Author Topic: Phil Gartside. A very nice man ! (Read 2968 times)

DonnyBazR0ver · « on March 27, 2013, 10:03:36 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

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Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside says Kevin Davies will be granted a testimonial at the club - if he requests it.

http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20130327/davies-in-line-for-testimonial_2293322_3123556

If you were Kevin Davies, what would you say?

« **on:** March 27, 2013, 10:03:36 pm »

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GazLaz · « **Reply #1 on** March 27, 2013, 10:07:13 pm by GazLaz »

Testimonials can't be given by the clubs. A separate testimonial committee has to be set up for the player and the club then grants them permission to use its facilities.

BRMC_rover · « **Reply #2 on** March 27, 2013, 10:09:39 pm by BRMC_rover »

Id say yes. Davies is 36, know's he is now unable to compete at the standard he plays at this season and has enjoyed a good contract with the club, which has im sure, set him up for many avenues he can take after his retirement.

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #3 on** March 27, 2013, 10:48:50 pm by Chris Black come back »

IF we get promoted I would definitely give Davies a one year deal. He is a South Yorkshire lad and would welcome the chance to continue playing. Just the type of figure you need in the Championship.

RedJ · « **Reply #4 on** March 27, 2013, 10:50:23 pm by RedJ »

He's like Kevin Phillips in a way. Always going to chip in with a goal here or there. (Or it seems that way, I've not been keeping up with the Championship this season.)

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #5 on** March 27, 2013, 10:53:11 pm by Chris Black come back »

Davies would just stop you getting bullied. He is a big, big lad with lots of experience at that level and above. Would welcome him into squad IF we get to Championship. People would look up to him and with good reason.

newyankee · « **Reply #6 on** March 27, 2013, 11:55:40 pm by newyankee »

The other experieced player I would go for is Phil Neville who has said he would like to go down the leagues to keep his career alive.

RobTheRover · « **Reply #7 on** March 28, 2013, 12:12:12 am by RobTheRover »

He played for England only 3 years ago.

Reds Under The Bed · « **Reply #8 on** March 28, 2013, 01:47:56 am by Reds Under The Bed »

Which is more than can be said for most of the players that pulled the England shirt on against Montenegro

MachoMadness · « **Reply #9 on** March 28, 2013, 03:40:58 am by MachoMadness »

Wins a lot of headers. And, erm, that's about it. No thanks.

RobTheRover · « **Reply #10 on** March 28, 2013, 06:18:19 am by RobTheRover »

Quote from: Reds Under The Bed on March 28, 2013, 01:47:56 am

Which is more than can be said for most of the players that pulled the England shirt on against Montenegro

Good point, well made.

Belle-Vue-Ghost · « **Reply #11 on** March 28, 2013, 08:17:15 am by Belle-Vue-Ghost »

Remember a few years ago when we played Bolton in the cup. Bullied the hell out of our defence. Would have him here like a shot

Mike_F · « **Reply #12 on** March 28, 2013, 10:04:27 am by Mike_F »

Whilst my gut reaction is that I'd offer him a year's contract, that deal would have to be strictly "pay-as-you-play". Apart from Steve Nicol can anyone remember a player at the back end of a top-flight career being any good for us?

Mike Newell?
Robbie Blake?
John Bloody Sheridan?

Not to mention any of that shower we had last season!

Derby Viking · « **Reply #13 on** March 28, 2013, 10:10:15 am by Derby Viking »

Gerry Daly, Billy Whitehurst, Neville Southall..........so that would be a no then

Mike_F · « **Reply #14 on** March 28, 2013, 10:17:37 am by Mike_F »

One for the stattos: I've often speculated that Southall must be the only player to go Prem (Everton)-Conf (DRFC)-Prem (Bradford) in the space of a season. Am I right?

Mr1Croft · « **Reply #15 on** March 28, 2013, 10:53:08 am by Mr1Croft »

Quote from: Belle-Vue-Ghost on March 28, 2013, 08:17:15 am

Remember a few years ago when we played Bolton in the cup. Bullied the hell out of our defence. Would have him here like a shot

You wouldnt believe it but that was 6 years ago now!

andysly · « **Reply #16 on** March 28, 2013, 11:40:50 am by andysly »

Kevin Davies would do a decent job for a year I'd say. Hopefully the board would have cash to pay his booking fines off.
Legendary beer guzzler as well.

Belle-Vue-Ghost · « **Reply #17 on** March 28, 2013, 11:41:45 am by Belle-Vue-Ghost »

Quote from: Mr1Croft on March 28, 2013, 10:53:08 am

Quote from: Belle-Vue-Ghost on March 28, 2013, 08:17:15 am
Remember a few years ago when we played Bolton in the cup. Bullied the hell out of our defence. Would have him here like a shot

You wouldnt believe it but that was 6 years ago now!

Time flies when you're on the DRFC rollercoster

podrover73 · « **Reply #18 on** March 28, 2013, 11:47:29 pm by podrover73 »

Quote from: Mike_F on March 28, 2013, 10:04:27 am

Whilst my gut reaction is that I'd offer him a year's contract, that deal would have to be strictly "pay-as-you-play". Apart from Steve Nicol can anyone remember a player at the back end of a top-flight career being any good for us?

Mike Newell?
Robbie Blake?
John Bloody Sheridan?

Not to mention any of that shower we had last season!

Billy Bremner

MachoMadness · « **Reply #19 on** March 29, 2013, 01:22:42 am by MachoMadness »

Quote from: Mike_F on March 28, 2013, 10:04:27 am

Whilst my gut reaction is that I'd offer him a year's contract, that deal would have to be strictly "pay-as-you-play". Apart from Steve Nicol can anyone remember a player at the back end of a top-flight career being any good for us?

Mike Newell?
Robbie Blake?
John Bloody Sheridan?

Not to mention any of that shower we had last season!

Kevin Horlock was brilliant until he signed permanent terms then he was permanently injured. I see what you mean though, I don't see what Davies would bring to us at this stage. He'd just be a less mobile Chris Brown, surely.

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