Subject(s): (from L to R) Jimmy Armfield, Simone Perrotta, and Sir Geoff Hurst Sport: Football Location: Roy Oldham Sports Village, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Unveiled: 22/12/2010 Sculptor: Andy Edwards Material: Bronze Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque: This statue stands as a testament to Tameside's place in football history as the birthplace of three men who hold World Cup winner's medals. Sir Geoff Hurst MBE England 1966 (b Ashton 1941). Jimmy Armfield OBE England 1966 (b Denton 1935). Simone Perrotta Italy 2006 (b Ashton 1977). It was unveiled on 22 December 2010 in memory of Cllr Roy Oldham CBE (1935-2010) Leader of Tameside Council 1980-2010 after whom the surrounding sports village is named. Links: Sculptor Project