“Seeing no reason to slow down this” • Squires squares after the football legend
Torsby municipality defies U.N-The resolution And Swedish place name.
The tribute to the coach legend Sven-Göran “Svennis” Eriksson is completed.
– I see no reason to slow down this, says Peter Jonsson (S), chairman of the municipal council, to P4 Värmland.
In May last year, Torsby Municipality submitted a certificate that a square should be named after Sven-Göran “Svennis” Eriksson, reports P4 Värmland.
– It’s nice. Of course, I appreciate that amazingly, “Svennis” told the radio then.
In June, the political decision was made on Svennis Torg – where there will also be a statue.
On August 26, the coach legend died after a period of illness. He turned 76 years old.
His passing caused a whole football world to mourn.
“A special man. Thank you for the memories and all your help and advice, ”wrote attack legend Wayne Rooney at X.
“I met him a few times when he was England’s coach and was always struck by his charisma and passion for the game. My thoughts go to his family and friends. A true gentleman, ”Prince William wrote in a post on X.
Municipality: We are adhering to the decision
One should wait three to five years to name a place after a deceased person, according to the UN resolution and Swedish place name.
– It is about being able to evaluate that person’s entire life, says Anette Torensjö, at the Institute for Languages and Folk Memories, to P4 Värmland.
However, Torsby Municipality will complete the tribute.
– We have made a decision and we are very stuck to it. We think it will be great, says Peter Jonsson.
The UN resolution is a recommendation and will not result in any punishment.