středa 11. ledna 2017

Testimonial match

A testimonial match or testimonial game, often referred to simply as a testimonial , is a practice in some sports, particularly in association football in the United Kingdom and South America, where a club has a match to honour a player for service to the club. These matches are always non-competitive. With Wayne Rooney’s Manchester United testimonial taking place against Everton today, Express Sport has a look at some of the more memorable celebratory fixtures over the years. Proceeds from the match will go to Tackle4MCR, a Manchester homelessness charity.


Vincent Kompany will be missing out on his own testimonial match due to a hamstring injury. Paul Scholes Testimonial match -Manchester United vs New York Cosmos 6- Paul Scoles gets on the scoresheet early in his last ever game for Man Utd.

A testimonial match is a game that is played in order to honour a player who has given a significant term of service to a particular club. Generally speaking, testimonials are reserved for. Clive WALKER Benefit match : The Chelsea years: Woking v Chelsea £10. Dennis WISE: Testimonial Brochure £10.


The Sky Blues and United held a testimonial match for Busst at Highfield Road. The money raised would go towards benefiting the player and his family, setting him up for a life without football. Read more about sharing. It will be available to 1.

What is a testimonial match in football? Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Jamie Jones-Buchanan are pictured at the testimonial match with their children. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.


The testimonial will run from November until January and will include a pre-season first team friendly against Bradford Bulls and a special ‘JJB Christmas Dinner. Joseph Yobo was given a grand exit from professional football by a stellar collection of football stars and legends during his testimonial in Port Harcourt i. Michael Carrick has been honoured with a testimonial after years service at Manchester United - but the official teamsheet got his name wrong. Wayne Rooney is marking years at Manchester United with a testimonial match against his former club Everton.


But, considering the traditional aim of testimonials has been to raise much-needed money for players as they leave the game, why do we still need them in the era. The Paul James Testimonial Match in pictures. Post-match, Exeter’s leading points-scorer said: “I’ve been blown away by the whole day. It started last night with an evening with all the old boys and the Lions lads and it’s continued into today with the game, which was absolutely fantastic. Celtic star Scott Brown set to face the Republic of Ireland for testimonial match after Liverpool talks broke down.


But talks with the Anfield club ended when they were knocked out of the FA Cup, meaning their season ends a week earlier on May 13. The pair exchanged blows and Dixon became involved with Simao as Highbury witnessed an unsavoury bout of pushing and shoving. Zenden, who apologised to Seaman, was substitute yet Dixon played on. I want a testimonial match for Didier Drogba (Galatasaray SK).


His sixth year for the club and i want a testimonial for him. How can i use this feature?

THE Scott Brown Testimonial Committee is delighted to officially announce a fantastic match between Celtic FC and the Republic of Ireland XI, in honour of Celtic captain, Scott Brown. Former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill will bring his Irish team to Glasgow to meet the Celtic first-team and take part in a wonderful event to celebrate the career of a great servant to the club. A Gloucester Rugby Cup game dedicated to Henry’s testimonial.


Look out for the Trindermonial crew and also Pied Piper who will be raising money for Henry’s charity.

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