Murty testimonial

[comeonthebiscuitmen]

How can Murty be suprised that a Testimonial Season might not be coming?

This story was all over TalkSport this morning.

Fat man Brazil was imploring all 'good Reading FC fans' to write to the club.

I've helped to pay Murty's wages and Mr Mad is 100% correct not to go back on his word.

He's drawn a line and it's done.

No Mas!

On the money side of things I agree. No need for testimonials.
However you can still have a game to mark his ten years and give the money to charity or something.
When rich celebs go on TV game shows they can't win the money themselves, they have to nominate a charity.
Should be the same for footballers.

[Fat Leather Jacket]

I think sometimes this club we support shoots itself in the foot unnecessarily.

For the sake of future testimonial these now appears to be ill-will being generated behind the scenes at the club. What a joke.

[readingbedding]

How can Murty be suprised that a Testimonial Season might not be coming?

This story was all over TalkSport this morning.

Fat man Brazil was imploring all 'good Reading FC fans' to write to the club.

I've helped to pay Murty's wages and Mr Mad is 100% correct not to go back on his word.

He's drawn a line and it's done.

No Mas!

On the money side of things I agree. No need for testimonials.
However you can still have a game to mark his ten years and give the money to charity or something.
When rich celebs go on TV game shows they can't win the money themselves, they have to nominate a charity.
Should be the same for footballers.

Yeah, that's a good compromise, for the fans, club, player and his chosen charity alike.

[Gordons Cumming]

This whole thing has arisen from some lazy journo I expect.

[Fat Leather Jacket]

I dont think the journos are that lazy, they just know how to push Madejski's buttons. All it takes is one to mention to him that money he could be earning he WONT be earning and he gets his back up.

He should sometimes take a step back and say nowt.

[jenster81]

I think we all know for a fact that the majority of any money raised at a testimonial for him would be given to charity. .

I don't know this to be fact (although I applaud Murtys efforts on the pitch and those of his wife for charity). What have you heard?

On BBCRB this morning, Murty didn't dispute what is being alleged, just that it was 'wide of the mark' - read into that what you will.

He also said something along the lines of 'why shouldn't players use testimonials to be able to provide for their family' so he may not be thinking of donating the money raised to charity.

Song for Saturday? "Testimonial, a testimonial, he knows he wants, he's sure he wants, a testimonial"

I think my comments were probably a little strong, but you get my sentiments, I think the players know they are paid an obscene amount of money compared to the majority of the worlds population, i think i was getting at 'the fact' that i, as many others believe that he will be sensible, whatever happens - he has a good head on his shoulders and a good wife to keep his feet on the ground!

[bubibe]

Murty testimonial i know its a little way off but i just wondering how we are going to make this the best testimonial which English football has seen.Lets make Alans one for newcastle look like a garden party compared to ours.

Any ideas how we can pull this off.

Testimonials for todays top players are indefensible and obscene. However a game or events for contribution and recognition of service are fine. The money should go to a charity - possibly a fund for the journeymen in the lower divisions who do struggle once their career is over or it is cut short. Is that not the original idea behind testimonials?

[M4 Junction 11]

Anyone care to make an early guess how high the post count will get on this thread in two years time when this will really be up for discussion and a properly managed STAR campaign?

[Custard Cream]

I may be in the minority, but I think testimonials are a thing of the past, when footballers did not earn enough in their short careers to provide for themselves and their family when they retire.

If the Club does it for Charity, then it still costs the Club (who can ill afford it) and the fans (ditto) ..... I would rather give to my chosen charity than Graeme's. I am just being honest here - I pay a lot of money to follow Reading and give them my support both from my pocket and voice. I see no reason to pay to watch ex players larking around a football pitch to raise money for either a player, who has earned plenty already or for his chosen charity, which may not be the same as mine.

Is he going to come along and do the same for me .... a loyal fan for twice as long as he has been at Reading?

I salute Graeme Murty for his loyalty, and think he has been a true 'servant' to Reading Football Club.

I would happily donate £20 towards a new player in honour of him!

[alad]

No way does he deserves a testimonial. He's simply done his job, picked up big wages when he barely kicked a ball for 2 years and now is on even bigger money.

Testimonials are just a reason for fans to show how great they think they are 'Oh he must have one, been such a loyal servent' etc etc. Of course Murty has played for love not the millions he has earnt during his time here

LOL @ how gullable fans can be.

Footballers wages are obscene as it is without being boasted by a final pay off. The funny thing is most people who are in favour of a testimonial are the same people who moan about players wages but are prepared to put more money into the pocket of a player who has already earnt more than most people will earn in a lifetime.

[Alan Partridge]

No way does he deserves a testimonial. He's simply done his job, picked up big wages when he barely kicked a ball for 2 years and now is on even bigger money.

Testimonials are just a reason for fans to show how great they think they are 'Oh he must have one, been such a loyal servent' etc etc. Of course Murty has played for love not the millions he has earnt during his time here

LOL @ how gullable fans can be.

Footballers wages are obscene as it is without being boasted by a final pay off. The funny thing is most people who are in favour of a testimonial are the same people who moan about players wages but are prepared to put more money into the pocket of a player who has already earnt more than most people will earn in a lifetime.

Did you think Roy Keane deserved a testimonial?

[RoyalBlue]

The very fact there is so much money in the game for players means that those who stay loyal to one club for 10 years should have that loyalty recognised by that club and its supporters in the form of something like a testimonial game.

OK, the player doesn't really need the money so suggest that he donates it to charity. I'm sure most would agree and even more certain that Murty would be amongst that number (if I'm wrong in that view, I hope he's embarrassed!).

Our staff get awards after 10, 25 and 40 years service. The awards certainly don't make them rich (worth much less than 1 week's wages in most cases) but the recognition behind them is much appreciated by the recipients.

[aardvark]

Gilkes and Parkinson's should be the last. No more, not even Murty.

[KC Royal]

I think JM is being a bit harsh on Murts really. I can't imagine any player spending 10 years at the club in the future, especially now we're in the Prem. Players will always want to go to bigger clubs, make more money etc. Also Murty has made such amazing progress in his time at the club given the injury problems that dogged his early part of his time at the club. The Radio Berkshire show he did at the end of the last season really hit home when he said the injuries affected him so badly it made him depressed, and he was seriously thinking about giving up the game.

As other posts have said I think him and his wife would to donate the money to charity, so really there would no excuse. Of course the fact is JM might not be here at the end of next season anyway.

[alad]

No way does he deserves a testimonial. He's simply done his job, picked up big wages when he barely kicked a ball for 2 years and now is on even bigger money.

Testimonials are just a reason for fans to show how great they think they are 'Oh he must have one, been such a loyal servent' etc etc. Of course Murty has played for love not the millions he has earnt during his time here

LOL @ how gullable fans can be.

Footballers wages are obscene as it is without being boasted by a final pay off. The funny thing is most people who are in favour of a testimonial are the same people who moan about players wages but are prepared to put more money into the pocket of a player who has already earnt more than most people will earn in a lifetime.

Did you think Roy Keane deserved a testimonial?

Comparing the greatest midfielder of his time to Murty LOL!

I don't think Keane deserved one from a financial point, no player does. Keane actually gave every penny he made from it (2.5m) to chairty, I very much doubt Murty would do the same.

[Alan Partridge]

No way does he deserves a testimonial. He's simply done his job, picked up big wages when he barely kicked a ball for 2 years and now is on even bigger money.

Testimonials are just a reason for fans to show how great they think they are 'Oh he must have one, been such a loyal servent' etc etc. Of course Murty has played for love not the millions he has earnt during his time here

LOL @ how gullable fans can be.

Footballers wages are obscene as it is without being boasted by a final pay off. The funny thing is most people who are in favour of a testimonial are the same people who moan about players wages but are prepared to put more money into the pocket of a player who has already earnt more than most people will earn in a lifetime.

Did you think Roy Keane deserved a testimonial?

Comparing the greatest midfielder of his time to Murty LOL!

I don't think Keane deserved one from a financial point, no player does. Keane actually gave every penny he made from it (2.5m) to chairty, I very much doubt Murty would do the same.

The talent of said player wasn't the question, it was whether he deserved a testimonial? From your earlier post it would say not.

Also if we are going that route comparing a player on £100,000 for numerous years of his career compared to someone that has played every year apart from 1 in the lower divisions, LOL

[alad]

If Murty donates all money to charity or to the academy then fair enough, let him have one.

[Alan Partridge]

If Murty donates all money to charity or to the academy then fair enough, let him have one.

Fair do's.

[Bath Hoops]

I think its very rare for any player to stay at a club now for 10 years, for me I'd like to see him get a testimonial. Not for him to get the money but for the fans to get a chance to say thanks. Anyone who has met Murty and seen how he has had passion for the club, wouldnt question it. Its a shame that Madejski just sees it as a money issue, I'd rather him say we'll give him it but the money will go to charity. Maybe Murty won't be remembered as one of our great quality players, but nobody can question his commitment and love for the club. He took us into the premiership as captain and you can see his influence since he has come back, I hope the club change their mind on this one and we can have a big game at the Madstad and give the fans a chance to say thanks.

[Forbury Lion]

Here's an unpopular solution - Don't offer Murty a new contract, then he won't be eligible for a testimonial

Murts has been a loyal well paid servent for the club.

Now, If a charity event could be organised that would pay for itself through ticket sales/sponsorship/media coverage with profits going to charity I suspect Mr Mad will be more in favour it, the risk to the main risk for the club would be allowing the players to take part.