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Post by Tosh on Jun 17, 2018 12:31:08 GMT
10 years excellent service, captain, legend.
Do players get a testimonial after 10 years still or when they are retiring?
I'm sure some players have had a testimonial whilst still playing.
If so, do you think he should get one now or when he retires? (That is if he ends his career with us)
And who should the opposition be?
Just for the fun of it I'd ask Arsenal!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2018 12:33:59 GMT
Maybe it's just me but I find testimonials to be cringeworthy.
Maybe if he is here until he retires then do a charity match at the end of his final season.
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Post by Tosh on Jun 17, 2018 12:39:00 GMT
Maybe it's just me but I find testimonials to be cringeworthy. Maybe if he is here until he retires then do a charity match at the end of his final season. I wouldn't say they are cringeworthy, I get that they are not every ones cup of tea, but for certain players,(long serving etc.) It's a nice way of the club and fans showing their appreciation. Plus I'm sure all money from testimonials usually gets donated to a charity anyway. |
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Post by agingerstokie on Jun 17, 2018 12:40:25 GMT
Wilkos testimonial was bloody brilliant. Still got the video of his penalty!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 17, 2018 12:46:28 GMT
It should be saved for when he leaves or retires really.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jun 17, 2018 12:50:25 GMT
It should be saved for when he leaves or retires really. Agreed. Like we did with Wilko. A proper send off. |
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Post by pyrus on Jun 17, 2018 12:53:53 GMT
I think you need to have played for a club for 10 years to qualify for a testimonial.
Historically it was because players did not get paid that much so it was a way to give them a lump sum to retire with and it was always a good send-off. I donāt think modern-day Premiership players have that problem. Some of them have used a testimonial to raise money for charity, so you have to applaud that, but as a spectacle they are a bit limp.
Having said that, I saw Banks testimonial against Man Utd where Eusebio and Bobby Charlton turned out for Stoke. That was brilliant. I have seen some shit ones as well - although I thought Wilcoās was great.
If Ryan had one Iād like to see Ramsey show up in a final act of good will to end all the nastiness from all sides - but I suspect it wouldnāt happen.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2018 14:49:10 GMT
Or our Ryan could cripple him again as a final hurrah.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 17, 2018 15:15:24 GMT
I think ALL testimonials for Premier League players in recent years have been for charity. If Ryan has one I think it should be against a select team of ALL the players we have loved to hate at Stoke in our days in the Premier League. Ramsey, Fabregas and Ronaldo would be the first 3 on my team sheet - anyone care to nominate a few more?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2018 15:23:16 GMT
Danny Rose.
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Post by Gob Bluth on Jun 17, 2018 16:05:02 GMT
Wait till he retires, he should definitely have one and as opposition a club that has been ever linked with ours during Ryan's career would be West Brom although I enjoyed watching the youngsters at Wilko's.
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Post by kustokie on Jun 17, 2018 16:07:07 GMT
I go for two halves: one against Arsenal and one against the Shit with Michael Oliver as the ref.
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Post by lagwafis on Jun 17, 2018 16:31:06 GMT
A Ryan XI vs a Glenn Whelan XI (who also played for us across ten different seasons) would be a nice idea if the money went to a local cause + the teams were made up of players largely from the Premier League era. I can't see anything happening until Shawcross retires though. As others have said, they don't really need the money these days, but it'd still be a nice touch to celebrate two players who combined have made close to 800 apps for us (if Ryan goes for another 18 months or so). It's rare we get anyone make over 300 appearances these days. Taking a quick look the only others in the last 35 years have been Fox, Sandford and Butler. I suppose Walters could still do it if we re-signed him  |
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Post by LDE76 on Jun 17, 2018 16:34:48 GMT
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Post by lloydcolesguitar on Jun 17, 2018 16:40:58 GMT
I think you need to have played for a club for 10 years to qualify for a testimonial. Historically it was because players did not get paid that much so it was a way to give them a lump sum to retire with and it was always a good send-off. I donāt think modern-day Premiership players have that problem. Some of them have used a testimonial to raise money for charity, so you have to applaud that, but as a spectacle they are a bit limp. Having said that, I saw Banks testimonial against Man Utd where Eusebio and Bobby Charlton turned out for Stoke. That was brilliant. I have seen some shit ones as well - although I thought Wilcoās was great. If Ryan had one Iād like to see Ramsey show up in a final act of good will to end all the nastiness from all sides - but I suspect it wouldnāt happen. Ramsey turning up would end nothing for me as i have disliked that vile club since 1971. |
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Post by ohbottom on Jun 17, 2018 17:11:38 GMT
I think ALL testimonials for Premier League players in recent years have been for charity. If Ryan has one I think it should be against a select team of ALL the players we have loved to hate at Stoke in our days in the Premier League. Ramsey, Fabregas and Ronaldo would be the first 3 on my team sheet - anyone care to nominate a few more? Young Jack Cork could be wheeled out in his coffin.... |
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Post by Clem Fandango on Jun 17, 2018 17:18:47 GMT
I think ALL testimonials for Premier League players in recent years have been for charity. If Ryan has one I think it should be against a select team of ALL the players we have loved to hate at Stoke in our days in the Premier League. Ramsey, Fabregas and Ronaldo would be the first 3 on my team sheet - anyone care to nominate a few more? Young Jack Cork could be wheeled out in his coffin.... And Meyler. |
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Post by kustokie on Jun 17, 2018 17:39:13 GMT
I think you need to have played for a club for 10 years to qualify for a testimonial. Historically it was because players did not get paid that much so it was a way to give them a lump sum to retire with and it was always a good send-off. I donāt think modern-day Premiership players have that problem. Some of them have used a testimonial to raise money for charity, so you have to applaud that, but as a spectacle they are a bit limp. Having said that, I saw Banks testimonial against Man Utd where Eusebio and Bobby Charlton turned out for Stoke. That was brilliant. I have seen some shit ones as well - although I thought Wilcoās was great. If Ryan had one Iād like to see Ramsey show up in a final act of good will to end all the nastiness from all sides - but I suspect it wouldnāt happen. Ramsey turning up would end nothing for me as i have disliked that vile club since 1971. We too! |
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Post by scfcwebby on Jun 17, 2018 18:26:13 GMT
A Ryan XI vs a Glenn Whelan XI (who also played for us across ten different seasons) would be a nice idea if the money went to a local cause + the teams were made up of players largely from the Premier League era. I can't see anything happening until Shawcross retires though. As others have said, they don't really need the money these days, but it'd still be a nice touch to celebrate two players who combined have made close to 800 apps for us (if Ryan goes for another 18 months or so). It's rare we get anyone make over 300 appearances these days. Taking a quick look the only others in the last 35 years have been Fox, Sandford and Butler. I suppose Walters could still do it if we re-signed him Walters got that many Games in one season under TP didn't he? š¤ |
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Post by ancientowl on Jun 17, 2018 18:33:45 GMT
Personally i believe heāll see out his career here, and if he does we should do it when he retires. I really enjoyed Wilkos and hope Ryan gets his too. As for opposition get the promotion side back and the rest made up of players heās played with over the years.
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Post by jeycov on Jun 17, 2018 19:28:27 GMT
I think ALL testimonials for Premier League players in recent years have been for charity. If Ryan has one I think it should be against a select team of ALL the players we have loved to hate at Stoke in our days in the Premier League. Ramsey, Fabregas and Ronaldo would be the first 3 on my team sheet - anyone care to nominate a few more? Diego ā smell the coffeeā Costa š¤§ |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 17, 2018 21:32:05 GMT
I think ALL testimonials for Premier League players in recent years have been for charity. If Ryan has one I think it should be against a select team of ALL the players we have loved to hate at Stoke in our days in the Premier League. Ramsey, Fabregas and Ronaldo would be the first 3 on my team sheet - anyone care to nominate a few more? Diego ā smell the coffeeā Costa š¤§ I was wondering when he would crop up, Janet! He's deffo got to start. |
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Post by BuzzB on Jun 17, 2018 21:47:33 GMT
Diego ā smell the coffeeā Costa š¤§ I was wondering when he would crop up, Janet! He's deffo got to start. Robin Van Persie and Shaun Wright Phillips |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 17, 2018 22:30:48 GMT
I was wondering when he would crop up, Janet! He's deffo got to start. Robin Van Persie and Shaun Wright Phillips Yes, got to have them - the game will need a few red cards! š |
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Post by duckling on Jun 18, 2018 3:35:51 GMT
Maybe it's just me but I find testimonials to be cringeworthy. Maybe if he is here until he retires then do a charity match at the end of his final season. I'm pretty sure these days all testimonials are charity matches. Wayne Rooney's testimonial raised Ā£1.2 million for charity. Ryan deserves a testimonial when he wants it, whether that's before or after he retires - or never if he prefers not to have one. |
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Post by liam007 on Jun 18, 2018 5:26:22 GMT
Best testimonial i have been at was George Berry's when he came and watched the 2nd half on the boothen end with all the stoke fans.
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Post by sharonbeech21 on Jun 18, 2018 21:07:13 GMT
He has to have a testimonial.10 years loyal service Captain and Stoke City Legend
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Post by swipers on Jun 18, 2018 21:57:51 GMT
Itās 11yrs isnāt it? This will be his 12th season... came on loan Aug 2007 signed perm Jan 2008
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Post by 3putts on Jun 19, 2018 18:38:59 GMT
I think you need to have played for a club for 10 years to qualify for a testimonial. Historically it was because players did not get paid that much so it was a way to give them a lump sum to retire with and it was always a good send-off. I donāt think modern-day Premiership players have that problem. Some of them have used a testimonial to raise money for charity, so you have to applaud that, but as a spectacle they are a bit limp. Having said that, I saw Banks testimonial against Man Utd where Eusebio and Bobby Charlton turned out for Stoke. That was brilliant. I have seen some shit ones as well - although I thought Wilcoās was great. If Ryan had one Iād like to see Ramsey show up in a final act of good will to end all the nastiness from all sides - but I suspect it wouldnāt happen. I would like ramsey to turn up and ryan breaks his other fucking leg. the way arsenal and everyone associated with them reacted[and still do] is a fukin disgrace.it was an accident ffs |
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Post by PolPotter on Jun 19, 2018 18:41:02 GMT
I hope he gets one while he is playing for us. He certainly deserves it!
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