Luke young testimonial

[Iggy Pop]

Originally Posted by Jose

It's normally a post season friendly game arranged against a team selected by the player, to honour their commitment to the club. Hence the 10 years plus thing. If I remember correctly the player also benefits from the proceeds of the game.

The games are played in a fairly light hearted manner, well most of them, with a number of old players, or local stars turning up to play.

Just to add, it's not only players that have had testimonial matches for us. Cliff Sear, who worked wonders for our youth setup in the late 80's and early 90's, was given one for his services to the club.

[Nibs]

Get a grip would ya.

[Quadrophenia]

Originally Posted by windjc

What is a testimonial?

A very painful operation.

[Funny_Old_Game]

Ffs stop this

[Willywill]

I think Alan George Hill just missed out on one too.

[the_holt_dragon]

I remember at one point talk among fans about giving the groundsman a testimonial. I think he was called Johnny something.

[Red Dragons AFC]

Originally Posted by Jose

It's normally a post season friendly game arranged against a team selected by the player, to honour their commitment to the club. Hence the 10 years plus thing. If I remember correctly the player also benefits from the proceeds of the game.

The games are played in a fairly light hearted manner, well most of them, with a number of old players, or local stars turning up to play.

Originally Posted by EnglishRed

Becoming a bit of a relic of a bygone age as players tend not to stay at clubs for as long, and at higher levels at least are better paid so there isn't the need for what was essentially a whip round.

Good to know...seems like they should still do it or find some other way to honor longtime players even if it isn't a money issue anymore, especially since you can't retire jerseys the way American sports do. Maybe a ring of honor, do football teams do that at all?

[redone]

Originally Posted by fezbob

Perhaps not a testimonial but it does feel like he deserves a decent send off.

i send him some photos of yourself, jesus!

[Iggy Pop]

Originally Posted by the_holt_dragon

I remember at one point talk among fans about giving the groundsman a testimonial. I think he was called Johnny something.

Johnny Edwards