Question: Brighton Testimonials

[jonny.rainbow]

As we all know Kerry Mayo is to be granted a testimonial match at some point before the start of next season.

This has got me thinking. How many other Albion players have been offered Testimonials.

I remember Dean Wilkins getting one against QPR at the start of the 95-96 season for ten years service to the Albion in two separate spells.

As did Jimmy Case against Liverpool in the 94-95 season.

Steve Foster was granted a benefit match against Sheff Wednesday at the start of 96-97 season but I'm pretty sure this wasn't a testimonial.

Anyone have a complete list of testimonial matches and the players who received them?

 

[The Large One]

Gerry Ryan had a testimonial. About 11,000 came along, unless I am horribly mistaken.

The History Man is the fella to ask.

 

[Trigger]

Was that Charlton game at withdean a testimonial or just a friendly?

I can't remember.

 

[Mr Banana]

I was thinking how much i want Gary Hart to get one, that would be brilliant.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Gerry Ryan had a testimonial. About 11,000 came along, unless I am horribly mistaken.

The History Man is the fella to ask.

I remember Graham Pearce's against Palace at the Goldstone. 2-2 I think.

 

[Mr Banana]

Was that Charlton game at withdean a testimonial or just a friendly?

I can't remember.

Yes yes, that was for Malc Stuart and the legend that was Jock Riddell RIP. Not many people turned up.

 

[Trigger]

Yes yes, that was for Malc Stuart and the legend that was Jock Riddell RIP. Not many people turned up.

I was there, forgot the occassion but it was a pleasant evening.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

i remember scott ramsay scoring and dean wilkins doing loads of skill

 

[The Large One]

Yes yes, that was for Malc Stuart and the legend that was Jock Riddell RIP. Not many people turned up.

There was about 3,000.

Dean Wilkins played for about 40 minutes - and just ran the show...

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Peter Grummitt had one in (I think) 1977 or 78 - Chris Cattlin had one against Coventry in the same season.

I went to Cattlin's - decent crowd, don't remember going to Peter's.

 

[Charles 'Charley' Charles]

Steve Gatting had one, I'm sure in the 90-91 season against Arsenal

 

[Jam The Man]

Steve Gatting had one, I'm sure in the 90-91 season against Arsenal

Tis true.. 2-2 i think was the score

Other testimonials I recall since 1990 have been (in no particular order!):

Graham Mosely - lost 3-0 to Spurs.. Gazza on fire just before Italia '90

Gary Chivers - drew 1-1 with Spurs

Malcolm Stuart & Jock Riddell - 2-2 v Charlton

Steve Foster - 7-1 loss against Sheff Weds

Jimmy Case 2-1 loss against Liverpool

Dean Wilkins 1-0 loss (I think) against QPR... disgustingly only 3000 turned out at the Goldstone compared to 11,000 who turned out for Case. Even in those days I felt Dean had been a better servant than Case ever was... (awaits flaming... ) ... Deano spent his last couple of seasons being slaughtered by the North Stand - largely unjustly



Tim & Roger's book has a list of all testimonials up to the mid-90's

 

[Kenhead]

Malcolm Stuart & Jock Riddell - 2-3 loss to Charlton

I'm pretty sure we beat charlton

 

[Charles 'Charley' Charles]

All the years we've been going to the footy together, I've only been to one of those with you

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

peter o'sullivan had one but can't remember who against

 

[Jam The Man]

I'm pretty sure we beat charlton

2nd thoughts I think it was a draw... still not sure though!... Definitely Charlton though!

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

We beat Charlton 2-0 - Ramsay scored and one other (possibly Zamora).

 

[Kenhead]

We beat Charlton 2-0 - Ramsay scored and one other (possibly Zamora).

That sounds right to me, it was in may 2001, not long after we won the third divsion

 

[dougdeep]

Joe Kinnear had one and Spurs thrashed us.

 

[chez]

Cant believe Ian Chapman never had one - one of the clubs most loyal and blue & white blooded players ever.