Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 St Agnes AFC are sad and delighted all at the same time to announce the Tom Benney Testimonial! Anyone who has been around Combination football for very long will know Tom for his prowess as a goal scorer, his loyalty to his club and his team and for being an all around great chap! Sadly owing to a heart condition his playing career has been cut short but on Tuesday 27th December at 2pm St Agnes AFC would like to invite players new and old, supporters, family and friends to join us at Enys Parc for the Tom Benney Testimonial - a fixture between the 'Tom Benney Select' and the 'Kimmo's Old Farts' (Politely renamed KOF!!) This will be a special day for St Agnes AFC as we applaud Tom and mark the loss he has been to our playing side! More details will be posted nearer the date! There will of course be a charity fund raising opportunity with an 'unwanted Christmas Present Auction' and raffle - we hope that everyone who has played with Tom will come along and support! If you would like to be involved please get in touch with Kimmo 01872 242534 or 07974 370666 Thank you and hope to see you there! Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perranwell Twins Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Sounds like it will be a good day. If were about i could do some filming for you. Played against him once or twice... not sure if he scored or not but class player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Sounds like it will be a good day. If were about i could do some filming for you. Played against him once or twice... not sure if he scored or not but class player! I expect he did score He scored against most teams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks for the offer of filming Perranwell Twins - I suppose we would need to 'pay' you with vast quantities of food??? Thank you to those who have texted to offer help or to play - looking forward to it already! I will post more updates and plans as we approach the day! Hope to see you all there! Mandy & Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perranwell Twins Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Thanks for the offer of filming Perranwell Twins - I suppose we would need to 'pay' you with vast quantities of food??? Thank you to those who have texted to offer help or to play - looking forward to it already! I will post more updates and plans as we approach the day! Hope to see you all there! Mandy & Martyn ahh just seen in was 27th dec. most likely be back home then. save the food for when we visit with the well. all the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Thanks for the offer of filming Perranwell Twins - I suppose we would need to 'pay' you with vast quantities of food??? Thank you to those who have texted to offer help or to play - looking forward to it already! I will post more updates and plans as we approach the day! Hope to see you all there! Mandy & Martyn I will be there Me and Tom go way back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushy Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Testimonial really??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Didnt you have one at penryn?? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushy Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Haha bungle!! I just thought testimonials are for legends such as beckham, shearer, giggs etc I don't mean to sound harsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitty Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Haha bungle!! I just thought testimonials are for legends such as beckham, shearer, giggs etc I don't mean to sound harsh Read the very first post Bushy!!! it's for a local footballer who was a prolific goalscorer and who has been a loyal player for St Agnes for a great number of seasons when i'm sure other clubs who play at a higher standard had come knocking. Tom is still a young lad but medically cannot play any longer so I think St Agnes should be applauded for giving him a christmas send off and to show their appreciation of his loyalty and the large amount of goals he's scored for them over a number of seasons. (Probably all the centre halfs in the combo are not as sad to see the back of him ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillsy Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Tom Benney is a LEGEND of cornish football and deserves this match!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Haha bungle!! I just thought testimonials are for legends such as beckham, shearer, giggs etc I don't mean to sound harsh Legend in combo football in my book and other people's too Ask rappo and I expect he will say the same about Tom one club man and banged in a couple hundred goals for them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempy Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Haha bungle!! I just thought testimonials are for legends such as beckham, shearer, giggs etc I don't mean to sound harsh Read the very first post Bushy!!! it's for a local footballer who was a prolific goalscorer and who has been a loyal player for St Agnes for a great number of seasons when i'm sure other clubs who play at a higher standard had come knocking. Tom is still a young lad but medically cannot play any longer so I think St Agnes should be applauded for giving him a christmas send off and to show their appreciation of his loyalty and the large amount of goals he's scored for them over a number of seasons. (Probably all the centre halfs in the combo are not as sad to see the back of him ) It's a shame that people who are ...ck should even come on here and put comments like that!! Tom was one guy who kept Kimmo sane!!! ( albeit help him too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Bad english. **ck or **cks? Calm down! Nothing bad has been said!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Darren Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Can I just state that no money is being given to Tom for this day!! Its a charity day at St Agnes football club, Tom will be making an appearance should his health let him, once the crowds are in and the players are on the pitch, Tom will make an entrance in a wheelchair wrapped up in his sheepskin coat. He's willing to sign autographs and have pictures taken with anyone who so wishes. ps. he is also donating his left boot to charity, its brand new, in fact, he has 6 left footed boots to give away all varying in sizes that he has used throughout his football career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Can I just state that no money is being given to Tom for this day!! Its a charity day at St Agnes football club, Tom will be making an appearance should his health let him, once the crowds are in and the players are on the pitch, Tom will make an entrance in a wheelchair wrapped up in his sheepskin coat. He's willing to sign autographs and have pictures taken with anyone who so wishes. ps. he is also donating his left boot to charity, its brand new, in fact, he has 6 left footed boots to give away all varying in sizes that he has used throughout his football career. darren you must have loads of PAIRS of boots you could donate to the charity day as most of yours havent had much use. your second touch is usually a header!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Darren Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Least I can see my boots when I look down!!! :clapper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marching on together Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Top class St Darren! Tom rightly deserves some regonition for his outstanding contribution to St Agnes. Well done to Mandy & Kimmo for organising this worth while event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Least I can see my boots when I look down!!! :clapper: Its okay as i wear boots two sizes to big so they poke past my extra large belly! Plus it helps in goal as being my size i fill it up more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SY WINNAN Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Winnos in spoke to Kimmo this morning should be great occasion. Especially if we can get Tom Drunk.... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoffy Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 you in the old farts team winno, To be fair im not far off that myself i'll be their, can play if reqd, but will be supporting tom just for being a bloody nice bloke :clapper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Darren Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 He's not really Scoff, not if you know him properly!! :glare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 You love him really Daz!! Scoffs is spot on. So sorry to hear Toms news,remember him as a 16 year old playing for Brendons Aggie reserve team and you just knew he was going to be a great player. A natural goalscorer with a lovely laid back attitude,Aggie will miss your goals Tom. Really sorry cant be there,will be up Scotland getting ready to go Parkhead to see Celtic beat Rangers the next day!?! Also Kimmo and Mandy another great event organised by yourselves! When your statues go up at Enys Parc i,ll make sure i aint already arranged to go Glasgow for a week!! Keep up the great work and Tom have a fantastic day,you deserve it mate. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh but FAIR Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Who Is Tom Benney?? Is he related to Melville of Fal Albion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Who Is Tom Benney?? Is he related to Melville of Fal Albion? Newbie Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_and_l Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Played with and against tom on many occasions top top bloke if the services of another retired striker are required even i would dust me boots of for such a combo legend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Darren Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Just a reminder of this event on Tuesday 27th December. Kick off at 2pm. Absolutely no idea what the teams are but there's been plenty of interest. The match will be followed by a Raffle and Mini Auction for the Willow Foundation. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Anyone got Mike Counter's number please? Sorry lost it - or pass him a message to see him there at 1.15pm please? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 luckily its on a few miles walk there and back as due to alcohol levels at that time of year i reckon driving will be a no go Tom has slotted a few past me over the years and even played in the same side as him at college lovely guy and such a natural goalscorer wont find a diamond like him at many clubs ever in the past or in the future. get ur wallets out for charity guys The Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPPO Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I,ll text Mike now Mandy, know he still looks on the forum every couple days, he misses football really! Have a great day, sorry can't be there to support Tom and see Kimmo put his gloves on again??? :clapper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Tom Benney Testimonial - GAME ON!!!! 2pm KO! Enys Parc, St Agnes! Come and see Benney's Boys V Kimmo's Marauders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy K Aggiemaid Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 A big thank you to those who turned up and played/officiated/donated and supported in every way! Benney's Boys 1 v Kimmos's Marauders 0! We raised £650 for the Willow Foundation a Charity founded by Scotland/Arsenal Keeper Bob Wilson in memory of his daughter supporting special days for seriously ill young adults. A fantastic amount especially in today's difficult financial times! A great day at Enys Parc - thank you to everyone who supported in every way! Tom Benney, Mandy & Martyn Kimmins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Well done to you all. Sorry I couldn't make it Mandy, but as I said in my text we had a family day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Kay Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Excellent celebration of a great player whose honest toil on the pitch has been inspirational. Great to see so many old faces. Thanks to Tom, Martyn and Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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