Breaking News Testimonial year for Kev

[JB Shrimper]

What exactly is a testimonial year?

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

What exactly is a testimonial year?

@JB Shrimper I don't know if it still happens but County Cricketers used to have Testimonial Years. Various events throughout the whole year from 'Sportsman's Dinners', Prize Drawers, Gala Nights, etc., etc., all in aid of the person who's 'Year' it was.

I guess in a packed County Championship season it would be much harder to have a Testimonial Match / Friendly (half a day at best) to mark the occasion against just 90 minutes of football.

 

[shrimpled]

Without question deserved and obviously somewhat overdue, although that's down to someone else's watch, not COSU.
I also see this as another endorsement of COSU's commitment to Kev.
I don't know if the agreement of a testimonial year was part of the terms of Kev's new contract but it's announcement at this juncture could be seen as a little reminder to some that COSU have every intention from their perspective that he is the right man for the job and expect him to be around to at least the end of his contract. Also having listened to JR comments today in the second part of the Shrimperscast interview in which he gives his expectations in respect of on the field success during the targeted 5 year regeneration of the Club, it could be argued that unless Kev massively drops the ball he is potentially one of the most secure managers in the game at this time.

He has the safest job in English football.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Indeed, this is long overdue.

 

[londonblue]

@JB Shrimper I don't know if it still happens but County Cricketers used to have Testimonial Years. Various events throughout the whole year from 'Sportsman's Dinners', Prize Drawers, Gala Nights, etc., etc., all in aid of the person who's 'Year' it was.

I guess in a packed County Championship season it would be much harder to have a Testimonial Match / Friendly (half a day at best) to mark the occasion against just 90 minutes of football.

The important point being, all money raised is considered a gift and is therefore tax free.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

@JB Shrimper I don't know if it still happens but County Cricketers used to have Testimonial Years. Various events throughout the whole year from 'Sportsman's Dinners', Prize Drawers, Gala Nights, etc., etc., all in aid of the person who's 'Year' it was.

I guess in a packed County Championship season it would be much harder to have a Testimonial Match / Friendly (half a day at best) to mark the occasion against just 90 minutes of football.

Yep, still happens. I think Nick Browne has been given one for Essex next year. Usually as you describe a mix of events - some sporting, some social.

 

[jackj13]

Not waiting for the new stadium then….

Very much deserved.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

A true legend

 

[LBBlue]

Back in the 60s players used to get a benefit game after 5 years service and a testimonial after 10. Probably all contractual. If someone had to retire through injury after a long service they would get a testimonial.

Alan Moody and Ron Pountney both had testimonial years with a number of events. They had a committee (mainly of supporters) that organised it all for them.

Kev was of course promised a testimonial when he packed up playing. Let’s hope this one happens.

 

[Amwell Blue]

Wiggy is organising a crab meal and shrimpet Steve is organising the transport

 

[Gremlin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1839382702337995050

My inner nerd needs to know more about the apparent kit mash-up shown at the 00:03 mark of the video.

King Kev seems to be wearing the white with black arms away shirt, but with red shorts & socks. I'm pretty sure that version of the away kit came with black shorts & socks. Can anyone elaborate on the when, where & why regarding the mash-up?

 

[Shrimper]

Back in the 60s players used to get a benefit game after 5 years service and a testimonial after 10. Probably all contractual. If someone had to retire through injury after a long service they would get a testimonial.

Alan Moody and Ron Pountney both had testimonial years with a number of events. They had a committee (mainly of supporters) that organised it all for them.

Kev was of course promised a testimonial when he packed up playing. Let’s hope this one happens.

Steve Tilson had one too

 

[* ORM *]

Steve Tilson had one too

As did Sid Broomfield. One of my earliest games.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Wiggy is organising a crab meal

Count me in!.

 

[LBBlue]

As did Sid Broomfield. One of my earliest games.

Peter Watson, Tony Bentley, Arthur Rowley, Dave Robinson. Did Paul Clark have one?

I think Peter Watson had both a benefit game after 5 years and a testimonial when he had to retire.

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Peter Watson, Tony Bentley, Arthur Rowley, Dave Robinson. Did Paul Clark have one?

I think Peter Watson had both a benefit game after 5 years and a testimonial when he had to retire.

@LBBlue Didn't he have one against Arsenal - Tony Adams et al?

 

[Napster]

Yes Paul Clark had one

 

[Tinks]

Thoroughly deserved

 

[BEERMONSTER]

@LBBlue Didn't he have one against Arsenal - Tony Adams et al?

Interesting footnote to that game was that after visiting the Southend night life post match our very own Peter Butler & Pat Scully along with Arsenal's Adams, Merson and the Romford Pele ended up sleeping in a car that was locked in the Roots Hall carpark for the night all slightly worse for wear!

 

[East Green I 83]

I am certain that when talking about his testimonial years ago, I remember Kevin saying he was friendly with Robbie Williams, and was reasonably confident that he would head up a team of celebrities for a game at RH?