A testimonial 'was' a way to get some finances into a players pocket, now that's not needed, mostly it goes to charity, which is also a good thing.
What we're forgetting is, a testimonial is also a way to thank a player properly for his loyal years of service, an opportunity to give a fond fair well, celebrate their in put, call it what you will.
It doesn't need to be asked for, & if it did, why did DF tell KD he wouldn't be given one?
Anyhow, either way, something is wrong in the state of Denmark tonight. The truth will out