Fulham fans 'should be proud of Michael Jackson statue'

05/04/2011

Fans of Fulham FC should take pride in the statue of Michael Jackson recently unveiled outside the club's ground, according to their chairman.

Mohamed Al Fayed defended the decision to erect a monument to the late singer - who visited Craven Cottage in 1999 - in the face of widespread criticism from supporters.

"People will queue to come and visit it from all over the UK and it is something that I and everybody else should be proud of," Mr Al Fayed commented.

He suggested those who voiced their disapproval of the statue are in the minority and claimed "football fans love it".

The chairman was a close friend of the late King of Pop - who famously recorded the hits Bad, Thriller and Billie Jean - and also encouraged disgruntled Fulham supporters to defect to local rivals Chelsea if they remain unhappy with the monument.

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Posted by Matt Foy