Mauro - when's his testimonial due?

[MCB]

Amazed to think that he is only 24. And yet every year since 2011 we've asked if this is his breakthrough season, where he consistently starts - yet he made 43 appearances last season, so I think he's now a fundamental part of our team, even if i'm not sure of his strongest position.

But my question is - does anyone know when he actually joined us? I'm thinking about his testimonial! His first game for us was the relegation clash with Grimsby Town on 01 May 2010. Do you count 10 years from when he joined us? Or from his first appearance?

Could he have his testimonial as early as next season, when he's 25? What an achievement that would be.

[barnetpete]

I believe he joined us in summer 2009 after he stole the show when Barnet FITC won the Kickz cup at Stamford Bridge. Which resulted in Chelsea and Villa wanting him for trials and PF was finally convinced to take a look at him.

[rudebwoyben]

I love it that Mauro has been written off as a part of our squad several times and he's shown the ability and determination to prove that he still is.
That was a lovely goal he scored at Peterborough last week.

[South_Belfast_Bee]

He's one of our own!

[WinchyBee]

Great player, written off so many times for no good reason.

[Mickbee]

By people who don't know jack shite about football.

[MCB]

I believe he joined us in summer 2009 after he stole the show when Barnet FITC won the Kickz cup at Stamford Bridge. Which resulted in Chelsea and Villa wanting him for trials and PF was finally convinced to take a look at him.

So his testimonial will be next season then?

Benfica anyone?

[jerroll]

I believe he joined us in summer 2009 after he stole the show when Barnet FITC won the Kickz cup at Stamford Bridge. Which resulted in Chelsea and Villa wanting him for trials and PF was finally convinced to take a look at him.

So his testimonial will be next season then?

Benfica anyone?

surely summer 2019 will be 10 years of service not next season

[MCB]

I believe he joined us in summer 2009 after he stole the show when Barnet FITC won the Kickz cup at Stamford Bridge. Which resulted in Chelsea and Villa wanting him for trials and PF was finally convinced to take a look at him.

So his testimonial will be next season then?

Benfica anyone?

surely summer 2019 will be 10 years of service not next season

I make the 18/19th season his 10th with us - so yes, the end of it I guess.

I can't even remember who else in recent years has got close to it. Lee Harrison. Barry Fry. Nicky Evans. Anyone else?

But none of them are unbroken stints. Who have I forgotten Jerroll?

[rudebwoyben]

I believe he joined us in summer 2009 after he stole the show when Barnet FITC won the Kickz cup at Stamford Bridge. Which resulted in Chelsea and Villa wanting him for trials and PF was finally convinced to take a look at him.

So his testimonial will be next season then?

Benfica anyone?

surely summer 2019 will be 10 years of service not next season

I make the 18/19th season his 10th with us - so yes, the end of it I guess.

I can't even remember who else in recent years has got close to it. Lee Harrison. Barry Fry. Nicky Evans. Anyone else?

But none of them are unbroken stints. Who have I forgotten Jerroll?

Paul Wilson!

[tpBEE]

Surely Yak is over 10 years? He joined us when he was at school

[rudebwoyben]

Surely Yak is over 10 years? He joined us when he was at school

I don't think so. He first played for us in 01/02 and left at the end of 09/10.

[jerroll]

I believe he joined us in summer 2009 after he stole the show when Barnet FITC won the Kickz cup at Stamford Bridge. Which resulted in Chelsea and Villa wanting him for trials and PF was finally convinced to take a look at him.

So his testimonial will be next season then?

Benfica anyone?

surely summer 2019 will be 10 years of service not next season

I make the 18/19th season his 10th with us - so yes, the end of it I guess.

I can't even remember who else in recent years has got close to it. Lee Harrison. Barry Fry. Nicky Evans. Anyone else?


But none of them are unbroken stints. Who have I forgotten Jerroll?

The Yak got within a year or two of a testimonial & Paul Wilson had one against West Ham.

[Mem Beespod]

By people who don't know jack shite about football.

For me the WB role is made for him

[jerroll]

By people who don't know jack shite about football.

For me the WB role is made for him

agreed although he is a victim of his own versatility as he looked a natural in central midfield in the 2 1/2 games prior to Harry's injury on Saturday.