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A controversial statue of singer Michael Jackson was unveiled by Mohamed Al Fayed at Fulham's Craven Cottage ground with the club chairman saying that if fans did not like it, they could go and support another team.
Al Fayed, a close friend of the American singer who died in 2009, danced along to Jackson's music after unveiling the statue in bright sunshine before Fulham's home Premier League match with Blackpool.
"Why is it bizarre?" Al Fayed asked reporters afterwards. "Football fans will love it. If some stupid fans don't appreciate such a gift, and understand the things I believe in, they can go and support Chelsea or go somewhere else."
A number of fans have expressed their dismay at the statue, which overlooks the River Thames and depicts Jackson, who was a guest of Al Fayed at a match in 1999, wearing a silver jacket with gold braiding, black trousers, white socks and his trademark one glove.
The statue was originally going to be sited at Harrods department store in London before Al Fayed sold it.
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If his hand was motorised and moved up and down, it'd look like he's telling people to jack off.
We will never fully decide who has won the football.
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I don't know why Fulham fans are complaining. I'm sure their statue was cheaper than the �50m Chelsea paid for theirs.
Three for me, and two for them.
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Maybe Fayed is trying to attract a more youthful fanbase!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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They're both White and Black.
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Is it true that when Mr Jackson was introduced to the bemused Craven Cottage crowd a chorus of 'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles' struck up?
Naturally like most statues - it looks nothing like him!
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Yeah, the real thing had more plastic.
Three for me, and two for them.
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Looks far more human than the real Michael Jackson did.
EDIT - Bugger, Buffy beat me to it!
Robb2011-04-05 21:45:33
EDIT - Bugger, Buffy beat me to it!
Robb2011-04-05 21:45:33
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MJ hasn't been that dark since 1987.
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Wait till the birds get to it, LG
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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Managed to see it last week on the way through. Tempted to go inside, buy a white glove (for royalty) and shove it on the right hand. Not a masterpiece.
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Last thought about anything Fulham related, when are they going to get rid of those struts/poles. They really mess up watching a good game.
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