Guest Haris Vuckic Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 He will never be forgotten. ''I like to wear hats'' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Shouldn't Given get one too? (and Harper) harper yes. too late for given now he's gone Would be more than happy to go to Given's if he wanted us to play in it. Although I would prob go anyway if he wanted to play Ireland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Mongo Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Testimonial apple-bicycle race? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 He needs the flag hanging over St James' thanking him for 10 years of frustration and mediocrity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Unless he donates it all to charity this will be one of the worst attended testimonials for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Unless he donates it all to charity this will be one of the worst attended testimonials for years. He hasn't got one yet, this is all speculation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Unless he donates it all to charity this will be one of the worst attended testimonials for years. He hasn't got one yet, this is all speculation. Oh aye, I know that. Was just...speculating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Oh aye, I know that. Was just...speculating. I read "this will" and thought that you thought something was actually happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Oh aye, I know that. Was just...speculating. I read "this will" and thought that you thought something was actually happening. It will, one day. He's entitled to it and he'll get it. Scary to think he's been here 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 He needs the flag hanging over St James' thanking him for 10 years of frustration and mediocrity. Would probably attract a larger crowd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Fuck off, 10 years? Surely it's not an actual rule that he gets one after a certain amount of time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 It will, one day. He's entitled to it and he'll get it. Scary to think he's been here 10 years. I'd be surprised if he would take one, I would think he would understand that he wasn't going to draw a big crowd, he'd get less than Rob Lee did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 You know we all got free scarves at Shearer's testimonial, would we all get a free apple at Shola's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest n4e Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 You know we all got free scarves at Shearer's testimonial, would we all get a free apple at Shola's? Free hat I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 You know we all got free scarves at Shearer's testimonial, would we all get a free apple at Shola's? Free hat I'd imagine. A fucking linesman's flag no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 He will be here next season. All the usual signs are pointing towards it. I am already resigned to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 He will be here next season. All the usual signs are pointing towards it. I am already resigned to it. the day he signs a contract extension is the day i buy a season ticket Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 If you say it out loud it has quite a nice ring to it. "Shola testimonial... Shola testimonial..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Has to be done, for comedy reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Geordie XI v Nigerian XI, with Shola changing sides at half time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KeithKettleborough Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Testimonials were originally given to players who were paid a pittance, to help them after they retired. As stated here it was for long service and probably 10 years was the "qualifying time". These days, with millionaires and even the Sholas of this world very wealthy men, they should be consigned to the history books and ended just like many of the old traditional aspects of football have ended. Certainly for those players who don't need the extra cash. Of course they can provide money for charity but like all things in life nowadays, there are folk not connected to the charity who will benefit financially from it including the players themselves. Even Shearer would have made something out of his game, the knock on effects of videos, interviews, merchandising etc all have value to those involved. By making the game a charitable one increases the standing of a player and over time, that will benefit him for sure. Imagine how Al's adulation may have been diminished in many folks eyes if he had taken all the proceeds from his testimonial. On the plus side the games do bring a lot of pleasure to those who attend and it is you choice whether you spend your cash going to see them, so in spite of my negativity, I am sure they will continue, perks and all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyP Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 so we can expect a Shola Legend dvd soon after? itd be a bit short in comparison like... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bovineblue Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 50+k all singing the Ameobi song This one? I saw him play a match down St James' Park Where his shots on goal were like he was playing in the dark S-h-o-l-a Shola He ran up to goal and he blasted it wide But it was OK 'cos he was flagged offside S-h-o-l-a shola sho-sho-sho-sho shola Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 They could have Shola's Offside Licence next to Shearers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 He could have it against a primary school team, so he has a chance of scoring a goal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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