Duracell Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 hours ago, G STAR RAM said: In all fairness he is not even 40. There is nothing stopping him going out and getting another job like many others have to when losing their job through factors outside of their control. I agree. What's any of that got to do with a testimonial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Duracell said: I agree. What's any of that got to do with a testimonial? Was you not suggesting his 'career ending injury' meant he deserves a testimonial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 14 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: Was you not suggesting his 'career ending injury' meant he deserves a testimonial? No, you seem to be implying he is not entitled to one - that's not the same thing. I have no idea why you've taken offence to a retired player having a testimonial match. I just don't get it. Do we even know that the raised money is going in his back pocket, or is that just an assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronRam 140.6 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Saw him last year at Y-Not. Then again about a month or so later sadly in a full leg brace again. He likes the same crap bands as me (Depeche Mode) so he's a gud un in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Duracell said: No, you seem to be implying he is not entitled to one - that's not the same thing. I have no idea why you've taken offence to a retired player having a testimonial match. I just don't get it. Do we even know that the raised money is going in his back pocket, or is that just an assumption? I'm not implying anything, I am stating that I do not see what he has done to deserve a testimonial. I have no idea what is happening with the money, why would I assume it is going anywhere other than to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamuelLJackson Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 He suffered a career-ending injury playing for DCFC. He deserves a testimonial - even more clearly when the proceeds are going to his foundation not him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBustler1884 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Can't believe there is argument about this. Go or don't go, personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What is wrong with debating on a forum? Opening poster said they could not think of any reason why this would split opinion and I have tried to give reasons why I am not particularly in favour of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 28 minutes ago, RamuelLJackson said: He suffered a career-ending injury playing for DCFC. He deserves a testimonial - even more clearly when the proceeds are going to his foundation not him. Not only that, he received the terrible injury in the action of preventng the Gumps from scoring. 20 minutes later, Jake Buxton became a legend. In my book, that alone makes him worth a testimonial game, and I shall definitely attend and applaud Shaun until my hands are raw. Football is still about emotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loughboroughRAM Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Totally in favour of this. He was told he would never walk properly again and the fact he managed to play a game in the 21's is a near miracle based on the severity of what happened and serves as an inspiration to any aspiring athlete or anyone in potential to never give up. He could quite easily have thrown the towel in and nobody would really have blamed him, for me this testimonial is more than just saying thank you to a servant of the club. It's about showing gratitude and respect to a true role model who we were lucky enough to have as part of our club. I truly hope once he hangs up his boots he gets a coaching role in the youth setup - him and Bucko would be perfect IMO for the younguns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Not sure what the issue is with raising money for the charity of an ex-player who had his career cut short due to injury. It'll go a good way to making up for the "send-off" that he received at the end of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yani P Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Right thing to do - brilliant way for him to say a proper farewell - same for the fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 30 minutes ago, G STAR RAM said: What is wrong with debating on a forum? Opening poster said they could not think of any reason why this would split opinion and I have tried to give reasons why I am not particularly in favour of it. I sort of gathered that by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 13 hours ago, cannable said: Just one or two years?! He's only a year older than Shackell! haha - to be fair I put 2-3 years originally and then edited it because I thought someone would shoot me down for being optimistic in my guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 What's his injury been since last season? I heard a brief clip about a heel injury, has he recovered from that now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicME85 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Got selected to attend the pre match press conference. Have been asked to take questions, ideally regarding the testimonial. Anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Just now, RicME85 said: Got selected to attend the pre match press conference. Have been asked to take questions, ideally regarding the testimonial. Anyone got any ideas? How will the money raised be spent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, RicME85 said: Got selected to attend the pre match press conference. Have been asked to take questions, ideally regarding the testimonial. Anyone got any ideas? Can you ask Mcfarland to deny or confirm the Newcastle rumours please? He's remained silent until now but we deserve answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale The Ram Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, RicME85 said: Got selected to attend the pre match press conference. Have been asked to take questions, ideally regarding the testimonial. Anyone got any ideas? Who is Barker most excited to play with/against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Does he feel he's fit to lace Carbonari's boots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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