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  1. 11-12-2019 03:10 PM #1
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    David Gray testimonial?

    Was just thinking about if there were any players given testimonials or similar type games without playing for a team for 10 years and wondered if someone like Gray is the kind of player that a club could make an exception for.

    I dont think gray will be here for another 4 years as a player, hopefully he proves me wrong but injuries have me thinking 4 years isnt going to happen yet it feels weird someone like Ian Murray got one but David Gray possibly won't.

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  2. 11-12-2019 03:29 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc View Post
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    Was just thinking about if there were any players given testimonials or similar type games without playing for a team for 10 years and wondered if someone like Gray is the kind of player that a club could make an exception for.

    I dont think gray will be here for another 4 years as a player, hopefully he proves me wrong but injuries have me thinking 4 years isnt going to happen yet it feels weird someone like Ian Murray got one but David Gray possibly won't.

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    There is very strict criteria around testimonials. I very much doubt it would be granted. There is guidance on the SFA website. Last one I personally know of who was less than 10 years at a club was a player who was very ill.
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  3. 11-12-2019 03:57 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by H18 SFR View Post
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    There is very strict criteria around testimonials. I very much doubt it would be granted. There is guidance on the SFA website. Last one I personally know of who was less than 10 years at a club was a player who was very ill.
    Super Joe T was 12 years at Easter Road and didn’t get one !
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    Quote Originally Posted by H18 SFR View Post
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    There is very strict criteria around testimonials. I very much doubt it would be granted. There is guidance on the SFA website. Last one I personally know of who was less than 10 years at a club was a player who was very ill.
    That boy Hearts conned Inverness to take in replace with the poor mans Sproule got one at the start of the season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by delbert View Post
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    Super Joe T was 12 years at Easter Road and didn’t get one !
    Neither did 3 of the Famous 5.
    Or 9 of the 11 Tornadoes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 90+2 View Post
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    That boy Hearts conned Inverness to take in replace with the poor mans Sproule got one at the start of the season.
    Nope. He got a benefit match..not a testimonial..there are tax rules around a testimonial that make the criteria strict..
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    Quote Originally Posted by 90+2 View Post
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    That boy Hearts conned Inverness to take in replace with the poor mans Sproule got one at the start of the season.
    He has a career ending injury at a young age. Well done on Hearts and Inverness putting a game on to help him
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    Sir David and Darren McGregor are here until april 2023, have the two of them started their coaching badges yet ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigwheel View Post
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    Nope. He got a benefit match..not a testimonial..there are tax rules around a testimonial that make the criteria strict..
    Ah okay. 👍
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Whizz View Post
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    He has a career ending injury at a young age. Well done on Hearts and Inverness putting a game on to help him
    Fully agree. Hearts flogged him to Inverness when it became apparent though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875 View Post
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    Sir David and Darren McGregor are here until april 2023, have the two of them started their coaching badges yet ?
    Yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 90+2 View Post
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    Yes.
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  13. 11-12-2019 10:52 PM #13
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    Looks like even if wanted it wouldn't be logistically possible if he doesnt hit the 10 years. Pretty surprised to see certain players here who didn't get one.
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    There are players, certainly in England that have been granted testimonials with less than 10 years service to a particular club.


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  15. 12-12-2019 05:28 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoltonHibee View Post
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    There are players, certainly in England that have been granted testimonials with less than 10 years service to a particular club.


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    Any examples ? As pretty sure testimonial rules are governed by the HMRC and not football...could have had a benefit match of course, those don’t have the same tax incentives


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    John McGinlay ( Bolton). The match was v Preston. This one was a testimonial. He didn’t play for Bolton for 10 years. There were others from memory but you’d need to search.


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