Testomonial Game For Stephen Foster

Discussion in 'Bulletin Board ARCHIVE' started by loyal tyke mb, May 9, 2013.

  1. loy

    loyal tyke mb Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2009
    Messages:
    1,011
    Likes Received:
    236
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Chance to say goodbye properly.
     
    loyal tyke mb, May 9, 2013
    #1
  2. Mr C

    Mr C Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2011
    Messages:
    24,964
    Likes Received:
    15,739
    Occupation:
    Saving the world.
    Location:
    Wentworth
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    No only did 6 years (only!), but he would be very welcome to come and play in Bobby's I'm sure. :)
     
    Mr C, May 9, 2013
    #2
  3. dreamboy3000

    dreamboy3000 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2005
    Messages:
    59,685
    Likes Received:
    26,295
    Location:
    DB3K Towers
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    No because he's only barely reached half the time you need to get one.
     
    dreamboy3000, May 9, 2013
    #3
  4. SuperTyke

    SuperTyke Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2005
    Messages:
    55,728
    Likes Received:
    29,864
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    There is no set time you 'need' to get one. It is completely optional and the length of time required to get one is flexible and down to the clubs choosing. Fleming was at Barnsley under 7 years
     
    SuperTyke, May 9, 2013
    #4
  5. Bos

    Bostonwayne Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2005
    Messages:
    813
    Likes Received:
    159
    Location:
    Birdwell formally Boston Lincs
    Style:
    Barnsley
    Fleming got a testamonial because his career was ended while playing for us
     
    Bostonwayne, May 10, 2013
    #5
  6. roy

    roytheboy Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2012
    Messages:
    374
    Likes Received:
    0
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Cracking idea. We should start a movement for one.
     
    roytheboy, May 10, 2013
    #6
  7. Marc

    Marc Administrator Staff Member Admin

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2012
    Messages:
    28,544
    Likes Received:
    23,799
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Personally think 6 years is not enough. I'm sad he limped out though. Bobby's testimonial would be good, just to say goodbye. Would also bring more in I think
     
    Marc, May 10, 2013
    #7
  8. North Yorks Red

    North Yorks Red Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2005
    Messages:
    16,656
    Likes Received:
    14,678
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Harrogate
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Nothing like long enough IMHO, yes he's been a good and popular player for us and but nowhere near earning a testimonial. Gary Fleming was an exceptional (and worthy)case because of his circumstances, as others have said if its just a case of a 'proper' farewell there are other ways.
    In any case if hardly anybody agrees with it and that was reflected in any testimonial attendance it would actually be demeaning.
     
    North Yorks Red, May 10, 2013
    #8
  9. Dys

    Dyson Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2005
    Messages:
    14,444
    Likes Received:
    4,697
    Location:
    Tarn centre
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Think we're all getting a bit too giddy here. Good player, great servant but testimonial? Not for me.
     
    Dyson, May 10, 2013
    #9
  10. I'm Spartacus

    I'm Spartacus Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2013
    Messages:
    7,141
    Likes Received:
    3,798
    Occupation:
    Missionary
    Location:
    Crime Central (Sheffield)
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Six years at Oakwell is the equivalent of twenty years anywhere else
     
    I'm Spartacus, May 10, 2013
    #10
  11. wak

    wakeyred Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2008
    Messages:
    9,950
    Likes Received:
    8,731
    Location:
    the clues in my imaginative online moniker
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    No, bobbing centre half who wasn't good enough for Burnley.
     
    wakeyred, May 10, 2013
    #11
  12. dreamboy3000

    dreamboy3000 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2005
    Messages:
    59,685
    Likes Received:
    26,295
    Location:
    DB3K Towers
    Style:
    Barnsley (full width)
    Unless memory is playing tricks he's mentioned in the past wanting an old firm team if he ever reached a testimonial. We should be doing everything in our power to make sure that happened for him. Ground would probably sell out too.
     
    dreamboy3000, May 10, 2013
    #12
  13. Jay

    Jay Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2005
    Messages:
    43,336
    Likes Received:
    31,962
    Location:
    On Sofa
    Style:
    Barnsley
    While that's true, the reason it's 10 years is for tax purposes. Have a testimonial when you have done less than 10 years service and the tax man takes a massive great chunk of it. When you've done 10 years that isn't the case. I don't know the details, I'm just going on what Don Rowing said when we were discussing Bobby Hassell and his testimonial at the meeting last year.
     
    Jay, May 10, 2013
    #13

Share This Page