This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Put a statue of Isaac Newell in Strood, Kent
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Put a statue of Isaac Newell in Strood Kent. He took Football to Argentina! Newells Old Boys is named after him and many famous players like Messi & Maradona have played there.
Because this will get peoples attention. The man did something for the good of people using sport. He has helped the world of Football and should be recognised
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