Iñigo Calderón Appreciation Evening

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Far from it I dont need to be in ' the in crowd ' with players.

Nobody said you.did. And this is a discussion forum for opinions. Yours on this subject which is clearly in the minority has been voiced. You then choose to repeat it ad nauseam because you get a bizarre.kick out of reading peoples responses and telling them theyre wrong as its your opinion that counts

 

[The Albion Roar]

Our attitude is - we feel it's the courteous, gracious thing to say 'thank you' to someone who has been an ambassador to the club and city we love, and a role model to so many people.

So that's what we're doing.

 

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Our attitude is - we feel it's the courteous, gracious thing to say 'thank you' to someone who has been an ambassador to the club and city we love, and a role model to so many people.

So that's what we're doing.

And so say most of us

 

[hillianseagull]

Is this going to happen for every player who comes to the end of his career with us. Did it happen for Peter O Sullivan who gave longer service? Ok for those that like to be in the forefront of this kind of adulation but count me out.

Peter O'Sullivan received a testimonial

 

[BensGrandad]

Peter O'Sullivan received a testimonial

From the club, his employers, for long service nothing from the supporters.

 

[hillianseagull]

From the club, his employers, for long service nothing from the supporters.

Who paid their money on the gate

 

[The Albion Roar]

From the club, his employers, for long service nothing from the supporters.

Well, if you feel it's that important 36 years after he left, organise something. We'd love to go along.

 

[BensGrandad]

Well, if you feel it's that important 36 years after he left, organise something. We'd love to go along.

I wouldnt because as is obvious I dont agree with it.

 

[hillianseagull]

Well, if you feel it's that important 36 years after he left, organise something. We'd love to go along.

 

[Petunia]

I wouldnt because as is obvious I dont agree with it.

Can I just ask, how old is Ben?

 

[Frutos]

Does 'every player' truly give 100% for the Albion cause, however sporadically they are playing?

Does 'every player' give up hours of their time on a very regular basis, to assist with the club's community programmes?

Does every player go knocking on the charity's door asking what they can help with next, rather than just fulfilling contractual obligations?

Is 'every player' a qualified teacher / sports psychologist who in their own time, delivers lectures to community groups and back-to-work schemes?

Does 'every player' get involved with the National Citizenship Scheme for young people?

Does 'every player' pay very regular visits to the Chestnut Tree House children's hospice?

Does 'every player' run a sponsored triathlon in their summer break to raise money for charity?

Because, if they do, then yes, they truly DO deserve such 'adulation'.

The most 100% THIS it is possible to give - spectacular drivel from BG even by his standards.

 

[Frutos]

It worries me that next season, should we get promoted, somebody feels obliged to do the same for BZ because of his goals or DS because of his saves without which we wouldnt have got promotion.

Why would that worry, or indeed affect, you in any way whatsoever?

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

BG give it up. A lot of people here are very fond of you but you are making a bit of a tit of yourself on this thread imo

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I wouldnt because as is obvious I dont agree with it.

Alright, you've made your point (endlessly).

Can you please give it a rest now......

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

BG give it up. A lot of people here are very fond of you but you are making a bit of a tit of yourself on this thread imo

A lot more are not fond of BG.

The bloke bores for Britain and should retire and give us all a permanent break from his witterings

 

[Super Steve Earle]

I would just like to say that I opened this thread, saw the fabulous poster, read what it was about, and sent off my email to register interest. It's just a great idea and sounds like a thoroughly enjoyable night out for one of our favourite sons. He just gets it right and personifies everything most would want in a footballer and ambassador. Mrs Earle loves him to bits and it's just a bit of fun with a slightly serious point of showing our appreciation back to him.

 

[8ace]

Dreadful timing, I had this date arranged for the inaugural "An audience with BensGrandad" evening - I've even booked the venue (Haywards Heath spoons)

 

[Sheebo]

Can Calde play left back though..?

 

[KZNSeagull]

Yes. Yes there is. Numbers will be strictly limited to 13 and they'll all have to sit on the same side of the table.

There are no chairs. Must people bring their own?

 

[W.C.]

with a small grsp of English to start with.

Calde spoke good English when he arrived.