Imps fans to pay tribute to Keith Alexander
Lincoln City supporters will get the chance to pay their respects to Keith Alexander after chairman Steff Wright said the club legend deserved the perfect tribute.
The Imps are still coming to terms with the death of the Sincil Bank hero, who died just hours after overseeing Macclesfield's 1-0 defeat at Notts County on Tuesday.
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Keith Alexander.
Tributes are still continuing to pour in for the 53-year-old and as a mark of respect, a minute's silence will be observed at every game across the country tomorrow.
Plans are also underway for Lincoln fans to commemorate the ex-City chief during next Friday's home clash against Hereford when the World Cup will be on show.
"Obviously we need to talk to the family first, but we would like to pay the perfect tribute to Keith because he deserves it," said Wright.
"The game against Hereford is our next home match and on one hand it's going to be a carnival because of the World Cup, but on the other it's going to be very emotional.
"Given the gentleman and the kind of guy that Keith was, the fans are going to want to pay their respects and we want to do something that reflects the fantastic person he was.
"We have a few ideas, but until we talk to Matt, his son, and Helen, his wife, then it would be unfair of me to go into any detail."
See today's Lincolnshire Echo to read a moving interview with Scott Kerr.
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by Josh, Lincoln
Saturday, March 06 2010, 12:05AM
“Still cant believe your gone :(
you'l always be in peoples hearts, especially the Lincoln fans, we truely appreciate what you did from nothing, always a legend never to be forgotten, we love you Big keef :) were definatley going to miss that smile on your face, and the legendary socks, and of course who can forget the ......bourbons. What i loved about you is you always took time to talk to people wherever you were , you'd happily chat about football and always bring a smile to anyones face , R.I.P Keith :)”
by WJR, Lincoln
Friday, March 05 2010, 8:40PM
“Can't believe Big Keef has gone. Still doesn't seem real...think it will take some time to sink in for most of us.
I think we should organise a benefit match for a cause/charity that was close to Keith's heart, but I also have to echo Steve's comments and say that I think a stand should be named after him, or there should be some sort of permanent memorial at the very least. If it wasn't for Keith there may well not be a Lincoln City today - he dragged a club from its knees and made it proud again and finally gave us a team to be proud of. We owe him a huge debt of honour for that and he was also an amazing person to boot. RIP big man, you were Simply the Best.”
by Stewart, Lincoln
Friday, March 05 2010, 7:36PM
“i think the club should arrange a charity game between the current squad and a team consisting of the players who was part of the squads that made the playoffs for 4 years under keith, get then likes of mcombe, taylor-fletcher, yeo, baily, gain, marriott and mcCauley, get a full house and remember keith in style what do people think?”
by Jonathan Ricketts, London
Friday, March 05 2010, 3:22PM
“Perhaps a day every year where fans come in yellow socks in memory of Keith. It gives a tangible feel for the fans and is something that keeps it light hearted in a way I think Keith would have liked. Perhaps make it a charity event where you pay a £ to wear the socks.”
by Cameron Love, Lincoln
Friday, March 05 2010, 1:37PM
“I dont think a match of old favourites playing the current team is a good idea, because the old favourites will probably beat us and show exactly how poor we are right now.
But I totally agree that a man like KA that had a large role in saving the club during its darkest days and gave some of the most consistant runs of success we have ever had deserves some sort of memorial in his name. I think a statue is probably a little too expensive and will draw criticisms from those that dont like how it looks or where it is positioned, etc. But I see no reason why one of the stands cant be renamed in his honour, such as an Alexander Stand which I think has a nice ring to it.
I am also pleased to see that not only our club but all clubs are marking a minutes silence, although I believe that a man like KA deserves a minutes applause for all the success that he brought to the club to which every Imps fan owes a debt of gratitude. So although I will observe a minutes silence in respect of him, I will also, deep down, be celebrating and applauding a gentleman and a successful L2 manager.
Thank you KA for making so many so happy during your reign at LCFC and Rest In Peace.”