Messages For Michel Kuipers - For His Testimonial Match Day Programme

[Mendoza]

Hello All,

I've been lucky enough to have been asked to put together a piece for Michel Kuipers testimonial programme, so I thought it would be a good idea to get messages of support to Michel from the fans and collate them.

Just a short one liner or couple of sentences to say thank you / your favourite FDM moment / anything you want! Be as creative as you want.

So either leave your message on this thread (or PM me if you don't want Michel/Others to read it until the programme is read) together with your name, home town, age (well anything so he know's who the message is from)

The programme will then be available on the day for £3

Thank you please

 

[Fozzyboy]

Thanks for all your heroics over the years Michel. You played a huge part in getting Albion to where we are now.
We should erect a life sized bronze statue of you outside the Withdean but I don’t think Mr Bloom could afford the amount of Bronze (tight wad)! Ha ha

Ady Foster (Fozzy), age 35, Worthing

 

[Badger]

Are you a fan of The Beatles classic: Yellow Submarine?

 

[The Large One]

Achter elke grote Brighton doelman is iemand als Adam El-Abd-of Tommy Elphick het opruimen van de rommel.


Possibly needs cleaning up a bit.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

Do you regard the save you made at wolves the greatest save you ever made?

Dave

 

[Hillian1]

How quickly can you make an omelette?

 

[Braders]

Michel , thanks so much for everything you've done with the Albion down the years , never , ever forget the FDM

Braders

 

[Simster]

Michel, what's your favourite humming sound?

 

[34064 Fighter Command]

Can't think of a message but every time I see Brezovan or Ankergran flapping at a long pass and the defence getting in a mess I have to shout ' awaaaaay ' just to remind them what to do.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Thanks for everything Michel; you were and will always be our very first Albion Hero, William (age 9) & Henry (age 6), Arundel

 

[Papa Lazarou]

What sort of work out do you need to do to get an arm that's bigger than your own head?

 

[tricky]

My favourite memory of kuipers was when he played on in goal at the withdean after dislocating his shoulder or some other nasty arm injury. He was the very image of bravery and courage that day and had played a blinder in goal. Also very thankful for his great performances away to bristol city as he made those days miserable for my city-supporting brother.

 

[Tooting Gull]

Michel, seldom has a testimonial been more deserved. Having been there from the day Micky hauled you off after half-time at Southend (what a start!), though titles, promotions and relegations, at Wolves for the amazing double save, and on the seafront as you demonstrated for Falmer, I and many others have seen you putting heart and soul into this club and it will not be quickly forgotten. Have a great night, and all the best for your future career.

 

[albion534]

That free kick save v forest When u pushed it onto the bar...gave me tingles in my trousers


Sam

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Reserved his only (?) penalty save for the richest team in the world. Bloody show pony.

 

[Fitzcarraldo]

On Championship Manager 99/00 you played centre mid. I never understood why we always played you out of position?

 

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

Its been a pleasure to watch you play for the Albion over many seasons, a chant that will live forever 'Micheal Kuipers a former dutch marine - CHEF- a former dutch marine, a former dutch marine'. Thanks for the fantastic memories and look forward to seeing you around the AMEX when you finally hang up your boots.

 

[Rich Suvner]

After being subbed at HT on your debut, who could've realised just how important you'd become to the Albion. That save at Bristol City away was just immense.


Peter, Worthing

 

[The Large One]

After being subbed at HT on your debut, who could've realised just how important you'd become to the Albion. That save at Bristol City away was just immense.

Don't remember that - but the one at home was STUNNING.

 

[Chucky20]

Its say a lot about the man that despite different managers bringing in their own "1st choice" keepers, Michel always managed to fight back and claim the jersey as his own. Thank you for the memories, and good luck for whatever the future holds.

Craig, 21 Woodingdean.