[Mild Rover]

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:48 pm  

VerbalKint wrote:

Feel real sorry for Rich to be let down in such a manner. Top bloke, didn't deserve that.

I think that there's something to be said for staging a knock-about novelty exhibition game for testimonials. It's not like pre-season friendlies are a big draw in their own right. Play a sort-of low impact, low-risk half-contact game, allowing the some of the player's retired mates to turn out for extra nostalgia. Motu Tony, for example maybe or Paul King or any number of others. You could even have Nick Barmby or Luke Campbell or somebody do a little spell on the wing, if they were up for it. It'd be a bit daft, but that'd be part of the fun. You're at least guaranteed a celebtratory atmosphere.

Johann Cruyff's Ajax testimonial in 1978 (during his second spell there) was won 8-0 by Bayern Munich, so RW is in good company at least.

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 12:55 pm  

barham red wrote:

If you’re hoping for big minutes from Paea then you’ll be disappointed, my only criticism of him was his lack of effective on the pitch time. He’s fantastic for a 15 minute spell then it tails off quickly and he becomes an easy target for attackers. For me the biggest loss you’ll have will be Lynch, 80 minute props are hard to come by he took me as a real grafter.

Which is why he said "both are unlikely"!

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:06 pm  

Diogenes wrote:

Not a good idea for Radford to start publicly criticising the players so early. Signs of his inexperience here.

No mention of him accepting any of the responsibility for what happened yesterday.

Radford has got the job he wanted. The players have got the coach they wanted. Time for both to stop making excuses and start delivering.

Bingo mate that last bit.

I'd threaten westerman and watts with doncaster (no offence to Donny) unless they start to step up to the plate

[R.B.A]

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:22 pm  

Mild Rover wrote:

I think that there's something to be said for staging a knock-about novelty exhibition game for testimonials. It's not like pre-season friendlies are a big draw in their own right. Play a sort-of low impact, low-risk half-contact game, allowing the some of the player's retired mates to turn out for extra nostalgia. Motu Tony, for example maybe or Paul King or any number of others. You could even have Nick Barmby or Luke Campbell or somebody do a little spell on the wing, if they were up for it. It'd be a bit daft, but that'd be part of the fun. You're at least guaranteed a celebtratory atmosphere.

Johann Cruyff's Ajax testimonial in 1978 (during his second spell there) was won 8-0 by Bayern Munich, so RW is in good company at least.

Neil Hudgell played in Paul Fletchers testimonial game. I remember Johny Vegas playing in a Saints one, think it was Cunninghams. Thinking back to the 80s I recall a referee putting a shirt on and the Rovers pack smashing him. Think it was Ronnie Campbell but could be wrong.

One of the best testimonial games I have been to was Jamie Carraghers. Liverpool played Everton. Both teams started with full sides but only really played at 80%. Then Liverpool started bringing on ex team mates of Carragher and some old Liverpool legends. Everton put on their youth side. One of the linesman wore an Everton shirt and didn't give Liverpool anything all day. Carragher even took a penalty for Everton. It was just good fun which is what Testimonials should be. Whitings big day was ruined yesterday and its a crying shame for such a loyal clubman, and good player.

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:24 pm  

hull smallears wrote:

Bingo mate that last bit.

I'd threaten westerman and watts with doncaster (no offence to Donny) unless they start to step up to the plate

Good idea

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:54 pm  

Dont think Rich has much to be upset about

Whilst the team he has given 10 years loyal service failed to turn up, the town he grew up in and where all the family still live, the team he supported as a young lad, the team where he played as a young boy, the team that gave him his break and his chance and the team that he may end up finishing his career at as well as offering to stage the game when the KC couldnt and have offered any further assistance if required with the testamonial kept their end of the bargain and were competitive and put on a decent show for him both on and off the field which im sure he wouldve hoped for

Alright the result or the manner in which the result occured is probably not the way it was supposed to go but for the day as a whole - his only two professional clubs, a decent crowd, decent weather, decent atmosphere, i think he will be delighted

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:57 pm  

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I'd threaten westerman and watts with doncaster (no offence to Donny) unless they start to step up to the plate[/quote]

Would Cookey take them ?
He rightly indicated he would not tolerate any attitude from Hull players and they would be sent back with Radfords blessing.
They both think that they are stars but are wide of the mark.

[Mild Rover]

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:58 pm  

R.B.A wrote:

Neil Hudgell played in Paul Fletchers testimonial game. I remember Johny Vegas playing in a Saints one, think it was Cunninghams. Thinking back to the 80s I recall a referee putting a shirt on and the Rovers pack smashing him. Think it was Ronnie Campbell but could be wrong.

One of the best testimonial games I have been to was Jamie Carraghers. Liverpool played Everton. Both teams started with full sides but only really played at 80%. Then Liverpool started bringing on ex team mates of Carragher and some old Liverpool legends. Everton put on their youth side. One of the linesman wore an Everton shirt and didn't give Liverpool anything all day. Carragher even took a penalty for Everton. It was just good fun which is what Testimonials should be. Whitings big day was ruined yesterday and its a crying shame for such a loyal clubman, and good player.

Aye, for Netherton's I'd think the prospect of seeing the likes of Iain Morrison, Stanley Gene, Makali Aizue, Shaun Briscoe, Chris Chester, even trotting about at half-pelt, would be more attractive/special than a preparatory game for a mix of kids and fringe first teamers. The latter are important and necessary, but not really an 'event'.

Jonny Vegas dropped the ball with the tryline begging, I vaguely recall, to much good natured derision.

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:59 pm  

Fevxr2i wrote:

Dont think Rich has much to be upset about

Whilst the team he has given 10 years loyal service failed to turn up, the town he grew up in and where all the family still live, the team he supported as a young lad, the team where he played as a young boy, the team that gave him his break and his chance and the team that he may end up finishing his career at as well as offering to stage the game when the KC couldnt and have offered any further assistance if required with the testamonial kept their end of the bargain and were competitive and put on a decent show for him both on and off the field

Yes Fev were a credit to Rich, however it was all let down by that f**k**g drummer

Re: vs Featherstone - Whiting Testimonial : Mon Feb 03, 2014 2:05 pm  

Smiggs wrote:

Yes Fev were a credit to Rich, however it was all let down by that f**k**g drummer

Well you will be pleased to know if we meet again and we come to you, be it in the cup, SL or the middle 8 the drum wont be making an appearance as its too large to carry about

However if you come to us.......