Testimonials

[BlueinBosnia]

The Kev thread got me thinking about this. He's our longest-serving senior player, but Foden's been at the club longest. I don't know whether Kev will make it to his 10-year anniversary; I'd put it at 50-50 (and it would require a contract renewal/extension).

When would Foden actually be eligible for a testimonial? Would it be 10 seasons after his first professional appearance (i.e. 2027/28), or first appearance in a matchday squad (i.e. 2026/27)? Either way, mid-20s is pretty young for a testimonial.

The only other player that is pretty likely to get a testimonial this decade is Ederson, in my opinion.

So, which of those three are likely to get one, and who do you reckon we'd be likely to face for them?

[john@staustell]

Not a fan of testimonials for multi-millionaires. Back in the day a player got 500 quid a week and when his career was over age thirty, he had a testimonial to give him a few quid for booze for the next 2 or 3 years. From there he either sank or swum.

Not relevant these days, for me.

[BlueinBosnia]

Not a fan of testimonials for multi-millionaires. Back in the day a player got 500 quid a week and when his career was over age thirty, he had a testimonial to give him a few quid for booze for the next 2 or 3 years. From there he either sank or swum.

Not relevant these days, for me.

I'm a fan of them as a send-off (for players who've served a minimum of 10 years and are leaving/retiring, or who've made a major contribution to the club and are retiring or leaving for a non-rival, like Fernandinho), but I agree the financial side is unnecessary these days. I also think they shouldn't be played during the season, like Kompany's was, although I understand it might be harder to attract players to play a non-competitive game in the close season these days, and the stadium often has all kinds of repairs and events going on during that period, too.

[Mase]

Not a fan of testimonials for multi-millionaires. Back in the day a player got 500 quid a week and when his career was over age thirty, he had a testimonial to give him a few quid for booze for the next 2 or 3 years. From there he either sank or swum.

Not relevant these days, for me.

Kompany donated the money from his to a Manchester homeless charity.

[Nickyboy]

Not a fan of testimonials for multi-millionaires. Back in the day a player got 500 quid a week and when his career was over age thirty, he had a testimonial to give him a few quid for booze for the next 2 or 3 years. From there he either sank or swum.

Not relevant these days, for me.

Kompany donated the money from his to a Manchester homeless charity.

As a send off and a fund raiser for a charity of the players choice I'm all for them

[CTID Hants]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

[Dubciteh]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

And sergio? Id like to see both come back for a send off. Money to charity. Kick around between them all. Not arsed on opposition.

[Mase]

I know the story about why Weaver didn’t get a testimonial, but I’d love for him to have one.

[CTID Hants]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

And sergio? Id like to see both come back for a send off. Money to charity. Kick around between them all. Not arsed on opposition.

Yes, i was going to say Kun also but given his medical prog.....

Oppo.... team of 2012 against present?? Not such a crazy idea?

[PeterParker]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

And sergio? Id like to see both come back for a send off. Money to charity. Kick around between them all. Not arsed on opposition.

Yes, i was going to say Kun also but given his medical prog.....

Oppo.... team of 2012 against present?? Not such a crazy idea?

Good shout that, but they need to tell De Jong it’s a friendly.
Multiple times.

And bring a cake for yaya. Just in case

[Mase]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

And sergio? Id like to see both come back for a send off. Money to charity. Kick around between them all. Not arsed on opposition.

Yes, i was going to say Kun also but given his medical prog.....

Oppo.... team of 2012 against present?? Not such a crazy idea?

Good shout that, but they need to tell De Jong it’s a friendly.
Multiple times.

And bring a cake for yaya. Just in case

Kolarov back in a City shirt? Here we go!!!!!

[sheblue]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

And sergio? Id like to see both come back for a send off. Money to charity. Kick around between them all. Not arsed on opposition.

Yes, i was going to say Kun also but given his medical prog.....

Oppo.... team of 2012 against present?? Not such a crazy idea?

Kun was running around with messi on his shoulders after the world Cup final.
I think he could manage to stroll about in a friendly charity testimonial.

The biggest problem with testimonials is the attendance isn't what the player deserves.

[BlueinBosnia]

Did Merlin ever get his or did covid put pade to that?

And sergio? Id like to see both come back for a send off. Money to charity. Kick around between them all. Not arsed on opposition.

Yes, i was going to say Kun also but given his medical prog.....

Oppo.... team of 2012 against present?? Not such a crazy idea?

Kun was running around with messi on his shoulders after the world Cup final.
I think he could manage to stroll about in a friendly charity testimonial.

The biggest problem with testimonials is the attendance isn't what the player deserves.

That really surprised me with the World Cup. A friend of mine was blinded in one eye playing rugby, and, due to insurance issues, he wasn't allowed to perform any rugby-related activities up until a certain age (maybe 35), even coaching little kids. I'd have thought Aguero would have been in a similar situation (and I believe that's what stopped Usain Bolt from fulfilling his dream of becoming a footballer, too).