| Joe Thompson retires on 20:34 - Feb 5 with 2391 views | TVOS1907 |
| Joe Thompson retires on 16:43 - Feb 5 by DaleiLama |
What are the rules for gates for pre-season friendlies? Can't see our opponent balking at letting Joe keep the gate money. Maybe even the EFL would bend the rules if asked? Get a reet big club to play against and try to generate plenty of interest in advance? Spose summer hols might affect attendance a bit for some. Just a thought. |
I think a pre-season friendly is the most sensible and manageable idea given time constraints and player/pitch availability.
It wouldn't be anything to do with the EFL either. |  |
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| Joe Thompson retires on 20:44 - Feb 5 with 2349 views | kiwidale |
| Joe Thompson retires on 20:34 - Feb 5 by TVOS1907 |
I think a pre-season friendly is the most sensible and manageable idea given time constraints and player/pitch availability.
It wouldn't be anything to do with the EFL either. |
Testimonial games are usually arrainged for entertainment value rather than anything else where past, current and guest players take part. I would imagine there wouldn't be a problem finding some big name players who would donate time to play in a testimonial for Joe Thompson and a poor do if the sporting public of Rochdale wont support it. |  |
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| Joe Thompson retires on 21:15 - Feb 5 with 2293 views | DiddyDave |
What a remarkable young man. I`m sure Joe will be fondly remembered in the years ahead. Best of luck Joe,a true Dale legend. | | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 00:28 - Feb 6 with 2132 views | CarbonDale |
| Joe Thompson retires on 16:31 - Feb 5 by James1980 |
The very best of luck to Joey T for his future, an inspiration of the very highest order.
Has been mentioned elsewhere the number 15 shirt should also be retired, I personally think this will be a fitting gesture. |
Can't agree with you on the shirt thing. It's one of those nonsense American traditions, in my book, that becomes devalued over time the longer it continues. I.e. as more and more numbers are 'retired', the threshold for what constitutes legendary status becomes lower. | | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 00:47 - Feb 6 with 2124 views | CarbonDale |
Joe Thompson has given us one of the most Roy of the Rovers moments we're ever likely to see, with the Charlton goal. I can't think of anyone better to serve an ambassadorial role for Dale. | | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 05:59 - Feb 6 with 2057 views | Albert_Whitehurst |
What was the story behind the game in the 60s when Nat Lofthouse and Jimmy Hill turned out for Dale...was that a testimonial? |  | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 07:54 - Feb 6 with 1994 views | EllDale |
I remember a fundraising game at Spotland when Derby County came with Bobby Charlton guesting for them. That was, I think, because the club were skint and Tommy Docherty was trying to help out. | | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 08:28 - Feb 6 with 1943 views | James1980 |
| Joe Thompson retires on 00:28 - Feb 6 by CarbonDale |
Can't agree with you on the shirt thing. It's one of those nonsense American traditions, in my book, that becomes devalued over time the longer it continues. I.e. as more and more numbers are 'retired', the threshold for what constitutes legendary status becomes lower. |
Have any shirt numbers been retired by the club in the past? | |
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| Joe Thompson retires on 09:45 - Feb 6 with 1884 views | Brierls |
As somebody said above, Joey T's story is real Roy of the Rovers stuff.
An incredible man with an unbelievable attitute and spirit to overcome the huge challenges that have been put in front of him.
It is completely fitting that Joe played at Wembley and scored the goal that kept us up last season.
One of the best good news stories to come out of Rochdale! Long may that continue. |  | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 10:21 - Feb 6 with 1829 views | D_Alien |
| Joe Thompson retires on 08:28 - Feb 6 by James1980 |
Have any shirt numbers been retired by the club in the past? |
The current squad numbering system has been in use for less than 20 years. (Before that it was just 1-11 for those playing on the day, plus 12 for the sub.) Number 15 would be the first for Dale but like CarbonDale, it's not something i think is necessary and the club not doing so would be in no way disrespectful. I mean, disrespectful of what? JT doesn't need that kind of nonsense |  |
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| Joe Thompson retires on 10:29 - Feb 6 with 1817 views | pioneer |
| Joe Thompson retires on 18:58 - Feb 5 by SuddenLad |
Keith Hanvey had a testimonial at Spotland. Peter Beardsley, Peter Barnes and Terry Connor were some of those who took part. I'm sure I have a programme somewhere from that match, a 4-page affair.
It was a Ron Atkinson guest XI v Huddersfield Town, where Keith had plied most of his career. [Post edited 5 Feb 2019 19:28]
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There was a testimonial for Jenkins, Butler and Smith combined at the end of 73-4 I seem to recall. I think we played Oldham and there was a sponsored walk with funds contributed to the testimonial fund. I doubt that they got more than 1500 quid each out of it. A real shame that three great rochdale careers ended in this way. | | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 10:39 - Feb 6 with 1803 views | DareToCalvin |
| Joe Thompson retires on 08:28 - Feb 6 by James1980 |
Have any shirt numbers been retired by the club in the past? |
We've retired 55 for Josh McCormack haven't we, and rightly so in my opinion. |  | | |
| Joe Thompson retires on 11:15 - Feb 6 with 1767 views | D_Alien |
| Joe Thompson retires on 10:39 - Feb 6 by DareToCalvin |
We've retired 55 for Josh McCormack haven't we, and rightly so in my opinion. |
Yes, i think you're right, and rightly so in that particular circumstance | |
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| Joe Thompson retires on 11:19 - Feb 6 with 1758 views | James1980 |
| Joe Thompson retires on 10:39 - Feb 6 by DareToCalvin |
We've retired 55 for Josh McCormack haven't we, and rightly so in my opinion. |
Of course and yes an absolutely fitting tribute to the young lad. | |
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| Joe Thompson retires on 19:05 - Feb 7 with 1396 views | DaleiLama |
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