Will there be a testimonial?

[NCFC_Shaun 0]

For Huckerby? Surely there will be - or at least there should be. We had one for Notman, and I seem to remember one for Iwan and Fleming (but I may be imagining those). Perhaps NCFC V San Jose Earthquakes? Or one of his previous teams; Man City, Coventry ...

[Eurrrrrrrrgh 0]

Yes but Notman needed it. Huckerby is loaded.

[William Darby 0]

WTF for?  He was minted before he came here, why line his pockets even more?  He had a send off at that musical do the other summer.

[Mr. Bump 0]

Who says that if there was a testimonial that the money raised wouldn''t go to charity?

[Yellow Shirt 17]

A charity one vs the Earthquakes would be a great idea- we need the practice. Played over there maybe?

[Forever Norwich 0]

we should play England [:D]

iJoke

[Row D Seat 7 0]

This is not a good idea. He didn''t play for us for 10 years, why give a testimonial?

Ok he was a popular player, but he''s retired now, lets move on.

[gazzathegreat 0]

Try looking at the broader picture here. No he wasn''t here ten years, but in the time he was here he achieved great things for NCFC.

Look at us now, a pale shadow of the team he walked into.

For the club and our perilous funds (dire in the words of the Chief Executive), can''t you see the benefits of having a match for Hucks, doesn''t have to be termed testimonial as such, surely the club can arrange something later in the year in which we can all show our gratitude and earn some much needed money for Norwich City in general?

[wessex_exile 0]

Of course there won''t be a testimonial. You''re rough tough uberhard Norwich City these days, testimonials are for gayers...

[In Dubious Battle 0]

The problem with it being against San Jose is that i can''t see Lambert allowing it to take place during the season and in our pre season period they will have competitive matches and are not gonna want to come all the way over here. I would be in favour of a testimonial match, but only if the proceeds went to charity, Huckerby was a legend for our club, but lets not forget he was paid handsomely as well.

[gary 0]

no professional player who has played all of their career in the higher divisions and only played here for 4 years should get a testimonial  - He has earnt more in a  month than most of us earn in a year and if he is just a little bit savvy , will be set for life . Seen the house and the cars ? trappings of wealth

If someone has talent then they deserve to be rewarded , but testimonials are pushing it a wee bit far in my opinion

[I am a Banana 0]

[quote user="Row D Seat 7"]This is not a good idea. He didn''t play for us for 10 years, why give a testimonial? Ok he was a popular player, but he''s retired now, lets move on.[/quote]

correct!!

[I am a Banana 0]

[quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"]The problem with it being against San Jose is that i can''t see Lambert allowing it to take place during the season and in our pre season period they will have competitive matches and are not gonna want to come all the way over here.

I would be in favour of a testimonial match, but only if the proceeds went to charity, Huckerby was a legend for our club, but lets not forget he was paid handsomely as well.
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maybe all of the money could go towards the ''PUPs'' fund at the end of the season??

[blahblahblah 2]

Testimonials are usually given to players who have given their career to the club.  Flemings'' testimonial was in his 10th year of service at Carrow Road.That said, if the money went to charidee-mate, who would complain ?

[macdougalls perm 0]

Who''s to say it would be about lining his pockets, I''m sure he''d be more than happy to see the proceeds go to a nominated charity  ... ffs ... some people on this board ... well, I won''t finish that sentence as it would contradict what I just said about dignified behaviour.  

[Chunky Norwich 0]

I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it.

The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks

[canarytom 0]

Get a grip Shaun

[pete_norw 0]

[quote user="Chunky Norwich"]I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it. The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks[/quote]

 

Lets no call it a testimonial,

 How about a fond farewell match, and all money from tickets go to help a local Grass rout football club I''m sure Hucks would approve. 

[tom cavendish 0]

[quote user="pete_norw"]

[quote user="Chunky Norwich"]I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it. The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks[/quote]

 

Lets no call it a testimonial,

 How about a fond farewell match, and all money from tickets go to help a local Grass rout football club I''m sure Hucks would approve. 

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''Norwich City Football in the Community'' department is a registered charity - so the profit from such a game could go to that. Plus they can then claim the tax back too. Hucks could then start to do some coaching for the Football in the Community dept.

[Good Evening Neil 0]

couldn''t be done for months as he is injured and wouldn''t be able to make the cameo appearance! unless he managed on of the teams? [:S]

[Good Evening Neil 0]

[quote user="NCFC_Shaun"] Perhaps NCFC V San Jose Earthquakes? Or one of his previous teams; Man City, Coventry ...[/quote]how about a Pink''Un XI [:P]

[macdougalls perm 0]

[quote user="Good Evening Neil"][quote user="NCFC_Shaun"] Perhaps NCFC V San Jose Earthquakes? Or one of his previous teams; Man City, Coventry ...[/quote]

how about a Pink''Un XI [:P]
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That''s a great idea!! [:)]

[gary 0]

[quote user="tom cavendish"][quote user="pete_norw"]

[quote user="Chunky Norwich"]I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it. The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks[/quote]

 

Lets no call it a testimonial,

 How about a fond farewell match, and all money from tickets go to help a local Grass rout football club I''m sure Hucks would approve. 

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''Norwich City Football in the Community'' department is a registered charity - so the profit from such a game could go to that. Plus they can then claim the tax back too. Hucks could then start to do some coaching for the Football in the Community dept.

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I am dead cynical  - so a footballer , who with his transfer deals must be close to , if not , a millionaire , has a match -  5,000 people watch a game involving two teams who do not want to be there - if they paya fiver each that is 25,000 pounds - take out policing , stewarding etc - profit pretty low - if there is 15,000 to the FITC then that is nothing really - huckerby earns that in aweek

Completely against testimonials at all - why do they need one - if the money goes to charity then sorry , but surely the players realise that they do need the money , - they are ina position to donate anyway

 

[Inch High aka Inchy.. 417]

Testimonial for what? Being the hero for a few fans for a few years is no reason for a testimonial.

[Good Evening Neil 0]

well i would be up for it [:)] i volunteer to be right back [;)] we should actualy try this!

[macdougalls perm 0]

[quote user="IncH_HigH"]Testimonial for what? Being the hero for a few fans for a few years is no reason for a testimonial.[/quote]

Really?

From the OED:

Testimonial: 5. A gift presented to some one by a number of persons as an expression of appreciation or acknowledgement of services or merit, or of admiration, esteem, or respect.

Seems pretty appropriate to me [*-)]

And which fans wasn''t he a hero to? He was to me outside City Hall certainly - I''d say that it was more than a ''few'' [:)]

[pete_norw 0]

[quote user="gary "][quote user="tom cavendish"][quote user="pete_norw"]

[quote user="Chunky Norwich"]I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it. The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks[/quote]

 

Lets no call it a testimonial,

 How about a fond farewell match, and all money from tickets go to help a local Grass rout football club I''m sure Hucks would approve. 

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''Norwich City Football in the Community'' department is a registered charity - so the profit from such a game could go to that. Plus they can then claim the tax back too. Hucks could then start to do some coaching for the Football in the Community dept.

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I am dead cynical  - so a footballer , who with his transfer deals must be close to , if not , a millionaire , has a match -  5,000 people watch a game involving two teams who do not want to be there - if they paya fiver each that is 25,000 pounds - take out policing , stewarding etc - profit pretty low - if there is 15,000 to the FITC then that is nothing really - huckerby earns that in aweek

Completely against testimonials at all - why do they need one - if the money goes to charity then sorry , but surely the players realise that they do need the money , - they are ina position to donate anyway

 

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Some people realy do give my arse an headach, when I said grass roots I meant a local team like Norwich United or Kings lynn, It dosen''t have to be them but a team on that level FITC may be a charity, but well supported,     

[pete_norw 0]

[quote user="gary "][quote user="tom cavendish"][quote user="pete_norw"]

[quote user="Chunky Norwich"]I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it. The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks[/quote]

 

Lets no call it a testimonial,

 How about a fond farewell match, and all money from tickets go to help a local Grass rout football club I''m sure Hucks would approve. 

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''Norwich City Football in the Community'' department is a registered charity - so the profit from such a game could go to that. Plus they can then claim the tax back too. Hucks could then start to do some coaching for the Football in the Community dept.

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I am dead cynical  - so a footballer , who with his transfer deals must be close to , if not , a millionaire , has a match -  5,000 people watch a game involving two teams who do not want to be there - if they paya fiver each that is 25,000 pounds - take out policing , stewarding etc - profit pretty low - if there is 15,000 to the FITC then that is nothing really - huckerby earns that in aweek

Completely against testimonials at all - why do they need one - if the money goes to charity then sorry , but surely the players realise that they do need the money , - they are ina position to donate anyway

 

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Some people realy do give my arse an headach, when I said grass roots I meant a local team like Norwich United or Kings lynn, It dosen''t have to be them but a team on that level FITC may be a charity, but well supported,     

[Houston Canary 0]

[quote user="gary "][quote user="tom cavendish"][quote user="pete_norw"]

[quote user="Chunky Norwich"]I suppose a testimonial would allow us to give him a farewell; something we''ve never really had the chance to do. Although if he can''t play any more it may not be worth it. The point of Huckerby being loaded and not needing the money is a bit of a moot point as 99% of all testimonials are for very well-off individuals. Notman is the exception that proves the rule me thinks[/quote]

 

Lets no call it a testimonial,

 How about a fond farewell match, and all money from tickets go to help a local Grass rout football club I''m sure Hucks would approve. 

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''Norwich City Football in the Community'' department is a registered charity - so the profit from such a game could go to that. Plus they can then claim the tax back too. Hucks could then start to do some coaching for the Football in the Community dept.

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I am dead cynical  - so a footballer , who with his transfer deals must be close to , if not , a millionaire , has a match -  5,000 people watch a game involving two teams who do not want to be there - if they paya fiver each that is 25,000 pounds - take out policing , stewarding etc - profit pretty low - if there is 15,000 to the FITC then that is nothing really - huckerby earns that in aweek

Completely against testimonials at all - why do they need one - if the money goes to charity then sorry , but surely the players realise that they do need the money , - they are ina position to donate anyway

 

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Do none of you read the PinkUn?  Huckerby has stated several times over the years he does not need the money, which is one of the reasons he did not switch to another team that was waving money in his face. These "he should be loaded, I''m not going to put any more money in his pockets" comments are so misplaced and needlessly mean spirited.

[gary 0]

Not getting at Huckerby personally - just testimonials in general - mega rich footballers do not need them