Another thread sparked a thought in my head. How many testamonial matches have been played at The Valley. I remember the 1966 one against Chelsea when Johnny Haynes and Jimmy Langley played for us. I believe there was a testamonial for Derek Hales against West Ham which I didn't see. Les Berry had one against Arsenal if I remember rightly, but I am sure there have been others. I have a faint recall that there was one for Charlie Hall, but have there been others in recent history?
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Keith Peacock against Chelsea, not sure of the exact date, we got beat 4-2, I remember Alan Hudson was outstanding..
Les Gore, a scout, also had one on 28th October 1975 against Arsenal, I think we lost 2-0...
Don't think Bolder had one. Berry, Gritt and Curbs did. Hales had one too, think he scored a penalty in front of the Covered End.
John Robinson v Porto, Mendonca v Nijmagen, Curbs v Hearts.
George best played for us v Arsenal in Les Berry's testimonial.
I remember Grittys against spurs at selhurst 2 all. a keeper called lindsey hamilton played for us and was quality!
Keith Peacock vs West Ham, late 90's - think he might even have had 3 testimonials over the years!
Colin Walsh vs Spurs, 95/96 - Chris Armstrong spat at the Covered End and was later substituted for his own safety.
Sam Bartram was in goal for Keiths' Chelsea match so I'm told:
I was 8.......
Did they ever have one for Andy Hunt?
He played up front y'know !
Why Hearts?
John Dunn was in goal that night...
John Hewie had his in 1966. It was an Ex-Charlton Stars XI vs Internationals' Club.
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We were both sponsored by All:Sports and there was a link within the boardrooms as well I think.
Wouldve been nice to play Rangers or Celtic (Though the aggro that would go with Celtic wouldnt be worth the hassle)
I've got no memory of this at all. When would this have been?
I was there too.
EDIT: Just realised this dates from 2010!
Will either get one do we think if they're still around?