| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial 11:24 - Mar 13 with 3785 views | TieDyedIn95 |
While I agree with some of the criticism levelled at him I think he should be awarded another contract extension if only to give him a well earned testimonial game. Testimonial games are rare things in football these days and I am still upset we didn't afford one to Tommy Smith after he'd been on our books over 10 years in 2017-18 and I wouldn't want to see Chambers denied a game, especially given that he's played more games than anyone for us in the last two decades.
Testimonials are going to be seen less than less here. We were lucky at Ipswich to have had a couple over the last 20 years in Richard Naylor and Fabian Wilnis. Jim Magilton arguably should have had one as he played/managed us from the back end of 1998-99 through to 2008-09 but naturally Evans sacked him before that was even a real discussion. As I said Tommy Smith should have been awarded one. Cole Skuse is a couple of years off but I don't see him getting another 2 seasons with us.
Ipswich vs Nottingham Forrest would be a good Testimonial game for Chambers I would say. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:27 - Mar 13 with 3314 views | Mullet |
Why on earth would that be unpopular?
The only people that hate Chambers, do so because they hate that they were so wrong time and again. Anyone who notches a decade as a player should get one. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:28 - Mar 13 with 3300 views | footers |
Against Lazio. Def info. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:29 - Mar 13 with 3295 views | Bluefish |
How can that be an unpopular opinion? He has been a fantastic servant for this club both on and off the field |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:29 - Mar 13 with 3287 views | tmiller12 |
Whilst I wouldn't say he should get an extension purely for a testimonial I totally agree with the sentiment. Great servant to the club, great role model for the young'uns and no one could never question his commitment.
If he gets an extension a testimonial would be nice to see, think it might depend on which league we're in though.
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:30 - Mar 13 with 3277 views | Pinewoodblue |
I’m in favour of giving anyone, who played first team football at one club for more than ten years, a testimonial.
Originally a reward for long service to people who were not exactly on a big wage, compared to current times.
Any testimonial these days should be for charity of the players choosing. [Post edited 13 Mar 2021 11:31]
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:33 - Mar 13 with 3252 views | Bluebell |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:27 - Mar 13 by Mullet |
Why on earth would that be unpopular?
The only people that hate Chambers, do so because they hate that they were so wrong time and again. Anyone who notches a decade as a player should get one. |
Exactly what I was thinking when I read the title.
Chambers is one of the most popular players to play for Town while I have been watching games (which is a long time). He is also very well liked by all the players.
He certainly deserves recognition for his time and effort spent at the club. [Post edited 13 Mar 2021 13:55]
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:33 - Mar 13 with 3250 views | Herbivore |
I'd like to see it. I worry this thread could be the one that caused Mach's head to finally explode though. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:34 - Mar 13 with 3236 views | footers |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:33 - Mar 13 by Herbivore |
I'd like to see it. I worry this thread could be the one that caused Mach's head to finally explode though. |
Let Skuse manage the side. | |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:35 - Mar 13 with 3225 views | Swailsey |
Agreed. I have rated him as a player, but even those who don’t can’t really question his passion, commitment and love for the club. Bam Bam got one, Chambo definitely deserves one too. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:36 - Mar 13 with 3215 views | judespiveyg |
I'd be in favour of that even if I probably wouldn't bother going, but doesn't a player have to play ten seasons for a club to get a testimonial or am I making that up? |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:43 - Mar 13 with 3156 views | BLUEBEAT |
Tommy Smith should definitely get a testimonial.
Outrageous that he hasn’t been awarded one, really.
Perhaps plans were put on hold due to the pandemic? |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:46 - Mar 13 with 3111 views | Dubtractor |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:28 - Mar 13 by footers |
Against Lazio. Def info. |
The inaugural Matteo Sereni Trophy. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:46 - Mar 13 with 3110 views | ArnieM |
100% Chambo deserves a testimonial. There’s little if any loyalty in the game these days, and Luke Chambers is a Club man through and through .
I’d suggest a gave vs the scum : guaranteed full house 👠|  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:48 - Mar 13 with 3093 views | Keno |
Totally agree with this!!
it could be a Town players Vs Loanees game [Post edited 13 Mar 2021 11:48]
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 11:55 - Mar 13 with 3059 views | Crawfordsboot |
I disagree - it would appear to be a very popular opinion 😃 |  | | |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:02 - Mar 13 with 3015 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
Least unpopular opinion of the day. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:21 - Mar 13 with 2954 views | stiff_talking |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:02 - Mar 13 by Marshalls_Mullet |
Least unpopular opinion of the day. |
Only if we get promoted |  | | |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:28 - Mar 13 with 2923 views | noggin |
The only problem I can see is, would people turn up? You would need to get big opposition to attract enough punters to make it worthwhile. Chambers definitely deserves recognition though. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:28 - Mar 13 with 2923 views | stonojnr |
not an unpopular opinion at all, someone who has played for as long and made as many appearances for the club deserves to be recognised & rewarded for it, I just didnt think we did testimonials anymore in modern football. | | | |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:31 - Mar 13 with 2903 views | Herbivore |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:28 - Mar 13 by stonojnr |
not an unpopular opinion at all, someone who has played for as long and made as many appearances for the club deserves to be recognised & rewarded for it, I just didnt think we did testimonials anymore in modern football. |
Think that's more because hardly anyone stays at one club long enough anymore. | |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:33 - Mar 13 with 2895 views | Fixed_It |
Great achievement in this day and age. Popular, loyal player whose service deserves recognition. Note the comments made recently by Jack Lankaster and his family. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 12:52 - Mar 13 with 2824 views | SomethingBlue |
Absolutely. And by the way I don't really see what anyone would criticise Chambers for. | |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 13:00 - Mar 13 with 2777 views | Jeff_winger |
I just don't get why you would think it would be an unpopular opinion. Chambers still one of our best players , probably POTY this season, even if you jump on the band wagon and use him as this years scape goat, you'd have to be a right tool to think he doesn't deserve credit for last 10 years |  | | |
| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 13:15 - Mar 13 with 2715 views | wkj |
I agree. I was gutted that poor ol' Tommy Smith didn't quite stay on long enough for one. Love him or hate him, having Tommy in the box while taking a corner was always exciting. |  |
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| Unpopular Opinion - Luke Chambers should get a testimonial on 13:34 - Mar 13 with 2659 views | Garv |
To echo everyone else, that's not an unpopular opinion.
Think some people wouldn't give him another contract but would want to see him get a testimonial. Guess the latter won't happen without the former happening.
I'd like to see a 'new Chambers' signed in the summer. Someone of a similar ilk to Chambers when he arrived, what was he, 26? Fade him out but keep him around.
Another side of me says we should have a completely fresh start and move him on. Would be a shame though. |  |
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