Osman testimonial tickets on sale Monday

Moyes shunted him around the midfield but didnÂ’t seem to know his best position. That said, he did get international recognition under the miserable bastard so he done something right. Hope itÂ’s a good day for him because he seems one of the gameÂ’s good guys.,

They don’t need this nest egg, a sentiment of yesteryear is being applied from players who earned a couple of thousand a year and needed this nest egg when they retired.

Anyway there’s my grumble for the day.

Leon has confirmed all money will go to charity.

Okay fair enough thanks for the info.

I seem to recall Niall Quinn at Sunderland doing this?

Well done Ossie! You’re doing a very good thing and now there’s at least two of you in the modern game, who’ve done the decent thing.

A nice gesture.

"There are two charities who are involved with my testimonial year," he added. "They are Make A Wish – which provides a wish for terminally ill children and their families – and Claire House, which is an important local charity.

"They are charities I am well aware of and have been connected to during my life, so to be able to help them and give a little back is something I'm pleased about."

However, I'd like to know though where the rest of the pre-season games have gone. Tranmere away, Leicester in Bangkok and Porto at Goodison does not seem like an ideal way to prepare for the new season. Where are the other matches against top class opposition that prepare the team's mental sharpness? Pre-season this year looks distinctly underwhelming.