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At 3pm, Maddox will stride towards the centre circle and set the game in motion, in the red and white stripes he once adorned, before being substituted and leaving the field, to what is certain to be a prolonged and heartfelt ovation.

'We have arranged with the referee that one of our starting X1 will be kept off the pitch, while Mark takes his place and performs the kick-off', said chairman Grahame Rowley. 'Mark will then be substituted almost immediately, but, for a few seconds, he will be an Altrincham player again. He will be part of the team, and we are so pleased he has agreed to do it. It should be a memorable day all round, but that is going to be a particularly special moment.'

[Jacko]

Absolutely brilliant stuff good on yer mad dog, he'll probably be tempted to have a welch-esque pop from behind the half way line and stun the tranmere keeper 

[distancetraveller]

It is a smashing idea and a fitting way to pay tribute to an Alty Legend ..

It will also be a very emotional few moments for everybody concerned...

Good on ya Mad Dog..

[York Alty]

i have tears.

[ALTYGAL]

Although I will be attending on Saturday, I will probably miss the KO - but I have shed tears already just reading this 

Once Alty always Alty

[markecky]

I'm glad its not just me that this affected. The "chance to be an Altrincham Player again" was so nice yet so sad.

Its a great tribute to a great man.

[Amsterdam Alty]

i'm having to squeee saturday in thanks to the busiest saturday ever but i will not miss the kick off for the world now. previously i'd not been too bothered about being there on time but in a day i already know will have tears, this will be the catalyst

[gazwarrington]

I can certainly see me welling up as he walks off the pitch to an AMAZING round of applause and cheers.

GREAT GESTURE BY THE CLUB AND I AM GLAD MAD DOG HAS ACCEPTED IT.

[Jezza]

It'll  be great to see the legend back in the famous red and white stripes.....I hope he does have a go from the half way line!

it's going to be an emotional day....I'll be feeling proud and sad.......

[taxi Phil]

I know I'll cry - and I don't give a damn who sees me do it.

[distancetraveller]

I know I'll cry - and I don't give a damn who sees me do it.

There is nowt wrong with showing emotion Phil

[AltyTunnelSteward]

I know I'll cry - and I don't give a damn who sees me do it.

I suspect that we will be two amongst many Phil

[distancetraveller]

The sun is shining here in Shrewsbury...
Lets hope its shines all day on Mark's testimonial the fans turn out in numbers and that the club can raise a good amount for the lad and his family..

Cmon ALTY

[tonybrads]

does anybody know what time the bar is opening want to get there early and get my alty shirt

[Dougals Dad]

Wish I could be there. So many wonderful things going on in recognition of such a wonderful man and player.