2003 Supporters Shield

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by bunge, Oct 28, 2003.

  1. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    2003 Supporter's Shield

    The season's not over, but the Shield is officially ours. I have a thought that we as supporters should buy a permanent trophy for the Fire's case. If we chip in once and purchase a nice one, even nicer than the actual trophy that's passed around every year, we could just update it every season with a new engraving to signify the year we won.

    Right now the trophy moves, but I don't know what's left in its wake for future generations. If something already is there, I guess we're OK. But if not, I think we should start thinking about a really nice piece of hardware.

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. JeffGMc

    JeffGMc Member

    Oct 14, 2000
    New York City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Since it may be either that or a Polaroid, I know what I'd vote for.

    Possibly a smaller version? And if we can get a bunch of them made with $ chipped in from all supporter's groups, we can take care of this problem for a while.
     
  3. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
  4. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    Here's a damn good idea for a plaque...

    http://www.trophycentral.com/firplaqcomso.html

    And every time we win it, get another. Maybe just use the base and not have all the firemen insignia, but use the wood base shape and engrave a circle in the middle with "MLS Supporters Shield Champions 2003".
     
  5. lufty

    lufty Member

    Aug 21, 2000
    It should be a shield..... to be honest
     
  6. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    Well, one, your opinion is worth squat; and two, it's still a shield, just thinking about doing something locally to give the award permanence in the trophy case.

    I'm for the fireman plaque, if this is done.
     
  7. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    First off, I'm for anything that's not a Polaroid. Second, if we're talking about things in the the range of $100-$400, I'd splurge if it's decided that the $400 item is better.

    I like the Fireman's plaque idea, and I'm not against a plaque, but it does look a little bit cheesy. The trophy is OK too. I was under the impression that the official SS trophy was a couple thousand dollars so $400 seems cheap to me.

    Anyone else have links to trophys? I'll start to look around.
     
  8. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    I think maybe the ideal is have someone do that wooden plaque shape in metal, and engrave it.

    That may be too expensive though. It wouldn't look cheesy at all I don't think.
     
  9. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    That's what I'm thinking. If it's expensive, then either we don't do it or we suck it up. Hopefully it'll be resonable.

    I've never looked up trophys before, much less custome ones. Does anyone here have any experience with it?
     
  10. JeffGMc

    JeffGMc Member

    Oct 14, 2000
    New York City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Do we contact Pontiac directly or can we go through a third party? :D
     
  11. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    Here is a good idea. A custom plaque in the shape of the shield, and we could purchase a mini-shield for every year they win the Supporter's Shield.
     
  12. Iceblink

    Iceblink Member

    Oct 11, 1999
    Chicago
    Club:
    Ipswich Town FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  13. heybeerman

    heybeerman Member

    Aug 2, 2001
    Chicago Burbs
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    I like the trophy. Get a Shield engraved on it.

    Get it mounted on a wooden pedestal, with a plaque on the front. Do it right.

    I'm sorry, but the Fireman's plaque is cheesy.
     
  14. 352gialloblu

    352gialloblu New Member

    Jun 16, 2003
    England
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Isn't it a bit strange to buy another actual trophy to give just to our team when they win? I think a plaque or something would be better, since the whole idea of the Shield trophy is that it's passed around. Leaving a plaque or banner behind is a good idea, but not another trophy. It'll start supporters group wars over who can finance a bigger and better shield trophy when their club wins, and that seems a bit silly. I like the idea of the supporters of the club giving them something, just not a competing trophy.

    I like the fireman's thing, but it could be a bit nicer. Perhaps a shield-shaped plaque would be better. But we definitely need a banner to hang somewhere in the stadium, too.
     
  15. HalaMadrid

    HalaMadrid Member

    Apr 9, 1999
    There already is, in the north end of the stadium.

    3 actually. Listing MLS Cup, US Open Cup, and divisional/conference championships so far.
     
  16. I like bunge's sheild-plaque find. Very classy. I vote for that one.
     
  17. 352gialloblu

    352gialloblu New Member

    Jun 16, 2003
    England
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Right, that's what I meant, of course. Good job..

    Is this the shield plaque you are talking about: http://www.silvertrophy.com/eric/modules/catalogue/category.asp?c=9&t=1
    Nice. And all the little shields for the different years we win it! I like it a lot.
     
  18. Chicago1871

    Chicago1871 Member

    Apr 21, 2001
    Chicago
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The shield plaque would be tight. However, here's to hoping that the plaque doesn't go the way of the flag poles on the roof of Wrigley. :)

    I definetly like the idea of a permanent plaque or trophy or cup with the addition of engravings each year we win.
     
  19. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    The Silver Trophy stuff looks good, but I'd love to see one in person. And if this thing is going to be under $200, I would chip in extra to get something personalized with the Fire name, logo and anything we want to discuss here.
     

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