I read that his testimonial this year will be between a Sunderland x1 and Republic Of Ireland with all profits going to charities.

Well done I say. It's about time players did this and it's a shame Rob Lee didn't set the same example.

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

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But I thought Sunderland was a charity

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Look I was trying to put club rivalries to one side for once! Still laughed at your comment though!

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Makes you wonder, what's the point? If it's just for charridddy then why wait for an excuse like a testimonial?

BTW, he's never been at Sunderland for 10 years, has he???!!

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Apparently he's only been there five years so it isn't really a proper testimonial is it.

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Jacko, Five years at Sunderland is like a lifetime anywhere else. He deserves a medal, never mind a testimonial

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

It isn't a testimonial at all. I read somewhere that the match is actually being sponsored by the Republic as a benefit by way of saying thankyou for Discopant's contribution to their cause over recent years. I believe it was his idea to donate the proceeds to charity - he seems a really decent blerk, actually.

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

If that's the way it is Clarky then good on 'em

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Beardsley donated his dosh to charity - and he filled SJP.

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

Fair dos to Quinn. Not a bad sort - just a bit mis-guided, that's all ;-)

-- Anonymous, January 07, 2002

I think you will also find Bob Lee also gave a LARGE amount to charity.

-- Anonymous, January 08, 2002