SCULPTOR Sean Hedges Quinn, the man who cast Sir Bobby in bronze may pass the knight's name to his newborn – if it's a girl.Mr Hedges-Quinn, better known as Coach, was called onto the stage by Sir Bobby to take a much-deserved bow.

SCULPTOR Sean Hedges Quinn, the man who cast Sir Bobby in bronze may pass the knight's name to his newborn – if it's a girl.

Mr Hedges-Quinn, better known as Coach, was called onto the stage by Sir Bobby to take a much-deserved bow.

Ipswich Town fanatic Coach had worried about attending the ceremony as heavily-pregnant wife Hayley is due to give birth at any time.

And speaking after his great honour, Coach said jokingly: "I like Bobby for a girl, but not for a boy – that would be way too corny."

He admitted being close to tears as he stood before the applauding crowd. He said: "All my brothers and sisters are here with me. My only disappointment is my dad died last year, but I'm sure he's here as well.

"All I want now is for Hayley to break her waters at about four o'clock and it'll be the perfect day."

Sir Bobby paid tribute to Coach's dedication to his art. He said: "He came to photograph me and measure me.

"He asked to measure my little fingernail and I said: 'What do you need a measurement for, it's half an inch.'

"But he said it wasn't accurate enough for him."