I would like to declare......

[Archibald Leach]

:mexican:

 

[dougdeep]

He certainly deserves it. Here's to the next 226.

 

[Gully]

Heartily agree, he was the unsung hero of the back to back championships, everyone raved about the goals and skill of Bobby Zamora but there was one constant in that side whose contribution was just as vital. It is rare that a player stays at a club as long as Michel has, he deserves fully a testimonial season for becoming somewhat iconic in Albion history, a living legend.

 

[D Block blue]

Good shout, been class all the way and albion at heart thats a rare breed.

 

[clippedgull]

At least he has some serious competition this season. Lets hope that he keeps his pre-season form up.

Hopefully this should ensure at least one pre-season home game next year!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

GENUINE Albion Legend

 

[Trigger]

GOD

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Defo legend. I think every Brighton manager has tried to replace Michel in almost every season he has been at the club, but he keeps fighting his way back into the team. True star.

 

[king Wombat]

Michel Kuipers' testimonial season is officially underway

Never, in my opinion, has a testimonial season been so richly deserved. Never has a player maintained such a remarkable standard of football over an entire decade. This year will be one of celebration, memories, and exhileration for all of us who appreciate the most iconic figure of our club. We will celebrate at the amazing success God has enjoyed between our sticks for so long. We will reminisce - all those saves, all that flair, all that personality, wrapped up in one lovable Dutchman. Michel is clearly a man for whom money is not the main focus; flair and flamboyance will be top of his list. I can't wait for tomorrow and the season ahead - the final step towards his domination of Britain: he's beaten Englishmen to the position, the Welshman ran scared as soon as Michel signed, he's totally embarrassed the Irishman into virtual retirement, and now it's just the Jocko for the set.

Michel, you're a hero to so many of us. 226 (or should that be 225.5) games of pure brilliance, and the promise many more to come. Enjoy your year

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I bet you're a hoot a parties..

 

[Stoo82]

Happy testimonial year Michel Kuipers.

 

[The Ringleader]

He is a true legend :yahoo:

Did anyone read the Argus after we beat Bradford 3-2 at Bradford??

something along the lines of

"Kuipers Showed his Joy at the end of the Game by doing a victory Jig"

 

[The Ringleader]

Sorry for putting it twice

 

[KneeOn]

So true, Such a legend. I rate only one man above him (Dick Knight) in terms of how he has shown his love for the club. Never leaving when goalkeeper after goalkeeper tried to replace him. The ups and downs of our Yo-yoing between Div 1 and Div 2 and then Chamionship to League one. Such a good man, and I hope he walks out for that first game against City at Falmer. Lets see him break another 225.5 games!

 

[Danny-Boy]

Sorry I thought this was a thread about Andrew Strauss's England captaincy....

 

[chez]

Yeah whatever.

 

[KneeOn]

Yeah whatever.

Meaning? Yeah whatever at MK's Testimonial Year, or Yeah whatever to the person who thought this was the cricket thread?

 

[FalmerforAll!**]

Michel Kuipers' testimonial season is officially underway

Never, in my opinion, has a testimonial season been so richly deserved. Never has a player maintained such a remarkable standard of football over an entire decade. This year will be one of celebration, memories, and exhileration for all of us who appreciate the most iconic figure of our club. We will celebrate at the amazing success God has enjoyed between our sticks for so long. We will reminisce - all those saves, all that flair, all that personality, wrapped up in one lovable Dutchman. Michel is clearly a man for whom money is not the main focus; flair and flamboyance will be top of his list. I can't wait for tomorrow and the season ahead - the final step towards his domination of Britain: he's beaten Englishmen to the position, the Welshman ran scared as soon as Michel signed, he's totally embarrassed the Irishman into virtual retirement, and now it's just the Jocko for the set.

Michel, you're a hero to so many of us. 226 (or should that be 225.5) games of pure brilliance, and the promise many more to come. Enjoy your year

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110% agree. What a great way to start the season

 

[Gonzo]

Ah I love a good love in. A man who has shown true commitment to the club, through the bad times and the good. He's seen many managers come and go, but he's shown true loyalty in a time when many players would have jumped ship. If any player deserves to see us through to Falmer, it's him.

Arise Sir Michel!

 

[Don Quixote]

I love him. However i hope to see Smith starting this season.