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Post by knowles on Dec 23, 2009 11:28:19 GMT
I'm sure I'm not the only person who thinks that Boxing Day football is the best fixture of the year. I simply cannot wait for Saturday to come around. Friday (Christmas Day) is merely a day that gets in the way- Man City is what it's all about. Off the top of my head, we haven't had the best success on Boxing Day, but I wouldn't change it for anything- it's the perfect way to work off that hangover and full stomach. One of the more memorable recent games was the 3-3 draw at Barnsley. The nerves as Lawrence stepped up to complete his hat-trick six minutes into injury time were unbearable, but beat any subbuteo set or playstation game I could have wished for. I'd quite happily throw the bread sauce and turkey into the bin now for something similar on Saturday. I can imagine the scene now. Hundreds of Stokies dressed as Santa dancing in the snow as Tuncay's brace slays Mancini's millionaires. Bring on the Citeh. Let's have the best Christmas present possible!  **By the way, our last Boxing Day win was against Bury in 2000** |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2009 11:31:13 GMT
Just wish I was going.
Being forced around to the relatives with this missus.
I’ve given it a lot of thought (a hell of a lot of thought) and I think I’d get away with manslaughter, or even a “not guilty” verdict, on grounds of provocation.
WD
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Post by eriksson74 on Dec 23, 2009 11:37:52 GMT
Boxing Day is the best day of Christmas for sure. Was Bury the last time we won on Boxing day, strange as I always thought we used to have a good record on boxing day, probaly did before 2000 then  |
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Post by thepremierbanksy on Dec 23, 2009 11:41:33 GMT
As a rule we seldom deviate from being wank on boxing day, having said that though the 3-3 at barnsley was immense, and last season's performance against the shit was only a moment of refereeing bravery or a moment of wilkinson calm from being a well deserved point.
just hope it doesn't get called off because of ice around the ground.
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Post by smapples on Dec 23, 2009 11:45:56 GMT
Like WD i cant go due to family issues, I just think for one day of the year they should have all the games on sky on the red button thing....just one day!
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Post by Targaryen Stokie on Dec 23, 2009 11:47:28 GMT
Great post Knowles, my sentiments exactly!
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Post by nantwichstokie on Dec 23, 2009 11:51:35 GMT
My stomach is turning already at the thought of Boxing Day! Canna bloody wait and then a few jars in town after. Imagine just imagine if Tuncay grabbed a last minute winner! GOAAARRNNN.
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Post by scfc75 on Dec 23, 2009 11:52:37 GMT
My happiest boxing day from memory was Beeston's winner in front of the Boothen against Newcastle (late eighties, don't remember the exact year) - we scored twice in the last 10 minutes to win from being 1-0 down. Strangely the only match i've ever stood on Butler Street for (pointless bit of trivia for you).
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Post by victoriaboothenboy on Dec 23, 2009 12:06:53 GMT
I'm sure I'm not the only person who thinks that Boxing Day football is the best fixture of the year. I simply cannot wait for Saturday to come around. Friday (Christmas Day) is merely a day that gets in the way- Man City is what it's all about. Off the top of my head, we haven't had the best success on Boxing Day, but I wouldn't change it for anything- it's the perfect way to work off that hangover and full stomach. One of the more memorable recent games was the 3-3 draw at Barnsley. The nerves as Lawrence stepped up to complete his hat-trick six minutes into injury time were unbearable, but beat any subbuteo set or playstation game I could have wished for. I'd quite happily throw the bread sauce and turkey into the bin now for something similar on Saturday. I can imagine the scene now. Hundreds of Stokies dressed as Santa dancing in the snow as Tuncay's brace slays Mancini's millionaires. Bring on the Citeh. Let's have the best Christmas present possible! **By the way, our last Boxing Day win was against Bury in 2000** Being "a young lad" Knowles you will not remember Xmas Day football. What better than playing Xmas Day then the return fixture on Boxing Day |
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Post by knowles on Dec 23, 2009 12:11:10 GMT
Yeah, I'm gutted I missed the back to back days. Now that would be perfect!!
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Post by hamburgpotter on Dec 23, 2009 12:24:21 GMT
Some of the In Laws were on about this the other day, and saying how lucky we were in England to have football over the festive period, and wondered why the Germans didnt follow suit instead of SHUTTING down now until 17th Jan, after all, most grounds have under soil heating nowadays, at least the Germans want somat off us ha ha
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2009 12:25:43 GMT
let's hope we put one over on citeh (we are due a win you know). goooaaaarrrrnnnn stoke!!!
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Post by fromafar07 on Dec 23, 2009 14:14:41 GMT
isn't there football most saturdays ??  |
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Post by knowles on Dec 23, 2009 14:17:21 GMT
Yes there is. You're on the ball today!  |
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Post by burtonstokie on Dec 23, 2009 14:42:54 GMT
Without doubt the best footballing day of the year as absolutely everyone is playing. Hope the snow doesn't affect that too much this year
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Post by dozintheseventees on Dec 23, 2009 14:50:16 GMT
I agree with Banksy in that we are seldom anything other than toss on Boxing Day but I still love the fixture and agree entirely with the sentiments expressed by Knowles.
scfc75: seem to recall that there was some 'strange' arrangements with the ticketing for that Newcastle match but I can't for the life of me remember why. I know that I ended up standing in the Booothen Paddock (when I always stood on the Boothen), Couldn't get on the Boothen that day but can't remember why. You're right though.....amazing ending to that match.
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Post by scfc75 on Dec 23, 2009 14:54:56 GMT
scfc75: seem to recall that there was some 'strange' arrangements with the ticketing for that Newcastle match but I can't for the life of me remember why. I know that I ended up standing in the Booothen Paddock (when I always stood on the Boothen), Couldn't get on the Boothen that day but can't remember why. You're right though.....amazing ending to that match. For some reason I remember me and my mate not planning on going until about an hour before the game... I've got it in my head that the game was all ticket for some reason but we managed to pay on the day but could only get into Butler St. That could be complete bollocks though.... Seeing the Boothen erupt at the death was a sight to behold |
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Post by dozintheseventees on Dec 23, 2009 14:57:46 GMT
scfc: You're probably right mate, probably WAS all ticket and I left it too late for the Boothen. The brain's on the way out mate.
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 23, 2009 14:59:47 GMT
Last Boxing Day game I went to was Preston at home. The weather was grey, the game was up there with the worst I've ever seen and there was a foul bloke behind us drunkenly screaming abusive language for the entire game. Apart from that it was great.  |
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Post by dozintheseventees on Dec 23, 2009 15:03:04 GMT
Don't know if it was the same game Potterlog but remember Michael Jackson scoring for Preston. That really was BAD and certainly no THRILLER. I'll get me coat!  |
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Post by knowles on Dec 23, 2009 15:05:19 GMT
The conditions that day were Dangerous |
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Post by thepremierbanksy on Dec 23, 2009 15:05:54 GMT
does anyone know if we're training on Christmas day this year?
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Post by scfc75 on Dec 23, 2009 15:07:38 GMT
Don't know if it was the same game Potterlog but remember Michael Jackson scoring for Preston. That really was BAD and certainly no THRILLER. The conditions that day were Dangerous Both of you - Beat It. |
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Post by dozintheseventees on Dec 23, 2009 15:12:22 GMT
See Poterlog, Knowles and myself remember it so...........YOU ARE NOT ALONE. |
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Post by Cupid Stunt on Dec 23, 2009 15:30:31 GMT
I'm sure I'm not the only person who thinks that Boxing Day football is the best fixture of the year. I simply cannot wait for Saturday to come around. Friday (Christmas Day) is merely a day that gets in the way- Man City is what it's all about. Off the top of my head, we haven't had the best success on Boxing Day, but I wouldn't change it for anything- it's the perfect way to work off that hangover and full stomach. One of the more memorable recent games was the 3-3 draw at Barnsley. The nerves as Lawrence stepped up to complete his hat-trick six minutes into injury time were unbearable, but beat any subbuteo set or playstation game I could have wished for. I'd quite happily throw the bread sauce and turkey into the bin now for something similar on Saturday. I can imagine the scene now. Hundreds of Stokies dressed as Santa dancing in the snow as Tuncay's brace slays Mancini's millionaires. Bring on the Citeh. Let's have the best Christmas present possible! **By the way, our last Boxing Day win was against Bury in 2000** Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 didn't happen then?   |
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Post by nantwichstokie on Dec 23, 2009 15:53:12 GMT
I'm sure I'm not the only person who thinks that Boxing Day football is the best fixture of the year. I simply cannot wait for Saturday to come around. Friday (Christmas Day) is merely a day that gets in the way- Man City is what it's all about. Off the top of my head, we haven't had the best success on Boxing Day, but I wouldn't change it for anything- it's the perfect way to work off that hangover and full stomach. One of the more memorable recent games was the 3-3 draw at Barnsley. The nerves as Lawrence stepped up to complete his hat-trick six minutes into injury time were unbearable, but beat any subbuteo set or playstation game I could have wished for. I'd quite happily throw the bread sauce and turkey into the bin now for something similar on Saturday. I can imagine the scene now. Hundreds of Stokies dressed as Santa dancing in the snow as Tuncay's brace slays Mancini's millionaires. Bring on the Citeh. Let's have the best Christmas present possible! **By the way, our last Boxing Day win was against Bury in 2000** Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 didn't happen then? Shout! Gunnarsson last minute shinner! |
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Post by padders01 on Dec 23, 2009 15:53:45 GMT
I'm sure I'm not the only person who thinks that Boxing Day football is the best fixture of the year. I simply cannot wait for Saturday to come around. Friday (Christmas Day) is merely a day that gets in the way- Man City is what it's all about. Off the top of my head, we haven't had the best success on Boxing Day, but I wouldn't change it for anything- it's the perfect way to work off that hangover and full stomach. One of the more memorable recent games was the 3-3 draw at Barnsley. The nerves as Lawrence stepped up to complete his hat-trick six minutes into injury time were unbearable, but beat any subbuteo set or playstation game I could have wished for. I'd quite happily throw the bread sauce and turkey into the bin now for something similar on Saturday. I can imagine the scene now. Hundreds of Stokies dressed as Santa dancing in the snow as Tuncay's brace slays Mancini's millionaires. Bring on the Citeh. Let's have the best Christmas present possible! **By the way, our last Boxing Day win was against Bury in 2000** Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 didn't happen then? No it didn't, it did happen in 2006 and we lost 2-1 2003 we played Preston drew 1-1 |
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Post by padders01 on Dec 23, 2009 15:54:58 GMT
Last Boxing Day game I went to was Preston at home. The weather was grey, the game was up there with the worst I've ever seen and there was a foul bloke behind us drunkenly screaming abusive language for the entire game. Apart from that it was great. 2004, 0-0 it was TRULY AWFUL |
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Post by scfc75 on Dec 23, 2009 15:57:30 GMT
Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 didn't happen then? That was 28th Dec 2002. The Boxing Day result that season was a 4-2 loss at Bradford. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2009 16:02:53 GMT
Best boxing day was beating the shit in the holocaust season.
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