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Post by mondeoman on Feb 27, 2013 13:16:33 GMT
ZIGGER ZAGGER what happened to him, in the 1960s/70s he was always in the Boothen end, I think his name was John Bailey, any ideas chaps ?
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Post by eddyclamp on Feb 27, 2013 13:27:48 GMT
Still gets down home and away,hardley missed a game,see him regular
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Post by jarvinski on Feb 27, 2013 13:31:12 GMT
He is outside the club shop before every home game, by the railings
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Post by mondeoman on Feb 27, 2013 13:34:08 GMT
Pleased to hear it, he was/is a great guy. Thanks for the replys.
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Post by NG4POTTERS on Feb 27, 2013 14:10:08 GMT
Saw him at wembley. Used to see him loads, went to school with his nephew. Didn't he used to run the programme hut at the back of the boothen?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Feb 27, 2013 15:39:22 GMT
Saw him at wembley. Used to see him loads, went to school with his nephew. Didn't he used to run the programme hut at the back of the boothen? One of the last times I was with him.was when some of the Stoke fans walked to Old Trafford. I joined the Army not long after that. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 15:40:55 GMT
He was at Fulham on Saturday passing on his usual pearls of wisdom.
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Post by jarvinski on Feb 27, 2013 17:24:00 GMT
Aaghhh bless, he does talk some shite
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Post by GlennA on Feb 27, 2013 18:56:48 GMT
Last time I saw him, he was getting into a fight (literally) with another OAP at a reserves match over a fucking offside decision.
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Post by somersetstokie on Feb 27, 2013 20:29:13 GMT
LEGEND. Inspired Peter Tersons play Zigger Zagger, and in the late 60's there was a BBC series to find Britains "biggest" football fan. I seem to recall he was in the final 6. Won by a Bristol Rovers fan who had travelled thousands of miles following his club, I think.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2013 20:43:57 GMT
He still goes every game and generally annoys his fellow bus travellers ;D he was last scene rubbing his hands at Fulham ;D
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Post by spiderpuss on Feb 27, 2013 21:02:11 GMT
Still his cheerful self at Fulham. Once went every reserve game, one season, even away at places like Chesterfield and Grimsby.
Now that's what I call support.
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Post by swampySCFC on Feb 27, 2013 21:37:23 GMT
Used to sit in the front row of the Boothen Stand. OLccasionally used to spill his coffee on to those standing in the paddock below. We werent impressed
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Post by farmer on Feb 27, 2013 21:49:30 GMT
John is great guy but also a pain in the arse you think hes bad at the match you want to hear him at the cricket.The free travel he used to get off British rail helped is travels.
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Post by sydneypotter on Feb 27, 2013 21:53:07 GMT
This man is a true Stoke legend.
He needs to be encouraged to train Zigger Zagger II.
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Post by Miracle Aligner on Feb 27, 2013 23:50:05 GMT
He was on our Valencia bus driving from Trentham Rugby Club to The Mestella and back. At his grand old age that is good going!
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Post by wembley4372 on Feb 27, 2013 23:53:57 GMT
Sits bang on the halfway line block 30 row 12
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Post by ned on Feb 28, 2013 1:35:45 GMT
It's not just football in the shape of SCFC that John is keen on.
He turns up at wherever Staffordshire is playing (in this case cricket). I met him in Newcastle upon Tyne when Staffs were playing N/umberland.
Being a Zigger Zagger is what John's all about.
Living, believing and what and you think about life. Thanks for the example, John.
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Post by yoc on Feb 28, 2013 8:01:57 GMT
You'd think he would have bought some gloves by now, he always seems to have cold hands?
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Post by wembley4372 on Feb 28, 2013 8:49:42 GMT
You'd think he would have bought some gloves by now, he always seems to have cold hands? You clearly don't know Zigger or you wouldn't have posted that. |
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Post by block30row19 on Feb 28, 2013 8:57:45 GMT
How old is he now then ???
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Post by BristolMick on Feb 28, 2013 19:26:51 GMT
LEGEND. Inspired Peter Tersons play Zigger Zagger, and in the late 60's there was a BBC series to find Britains "biggest" football fan. I seem to recall he was in the final 6. Won by a Bristol Rovers fan who had travelled thousands of miles following his club, I think. That Bristol Rovers fan was Gordon Bennett who was working at Stoke as head of youth development, (I think that was his title) not that long ago. I think he left to join Plymouth Argyle along with Mike Pejic when Ian Holloway was their manager. BM |
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Post by murphthesurf on Feb 28, 2013 22:38:39 GMT
This man is a true Stokelegend. He needs to be encouraged to train Zigger Zagger II. [/color]
THIS ![/size] A legend indeed. I really miss him. Plus the guy who used to blow a bugle: all of a sudden there was a 'toot, toot - toot toot toot - toot toot toot toot.......' and the crowd yelled CI--TY! We really need both the above back....... but please, NO DRUM - EVER! [/size] ;D |
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Post by yoc on Mar 1, 2013 8:01:24 GMT
wembley4372 - When you've been going as long as me you know all the faces, I might even know you?
I know why you posted that, but i've known Zigger 40 yrs.
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Post by wembley4372 on Mar 1, 2013 8:18:52 GMT
wembley4372 - When you've been going as long as me you now all the faces, I might even know you? I know why you posted that, but i've know Zigger 40 yrs. Fair enough, my apologies, I thought it was just a comment from a rude kiddie who should know better! Not some old bugger, who should know better!  |
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Post by hadgett on Mar 1, 2013 11:25:03 GMT
john bailey ex railway man,being going stoke for ever.just getting over hip replacement,see him every home game outside club shop putting the world to right.
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Post by andrewcritchlow on Mar 1, 2013 16:54:36 GMT
I was speaking to him on Saturday at Fulham. He said eh up Buxton I thought you were dead.
Cheers John !He loves his cricket so we just as much time talking
about cricket as we do about Stoke. A great bloke who's still as enthusiastic as ever.
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Post by somersetstokie on Mar 1, 2013 19:43:27 GMT
Interesting, Bristol Mick. Maybe as fans we should have more awareness of the fascinating people who have worked for, supported or been involved with our club.
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Post by stokienorthants on Mar 1, 2013 19:58:04 GMT
Sound guy, I remembering him being on the same coach when we went to Ajax in '74.
I also met up with him a couple of times enjoying some corporate hospitality in a box at The Hawthorns courtesy of some well heeled baggies mates.
Not a prawn sandwich in sight but as we weren't supposed to drink whilst the game was on there were two teapots, one for lager and the other for bitter, all seemed well to Plod CCTV.
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Post by Old School Stokie on Mar 1, 2013 20:57:30 GMT
Great character. On an away game to Southampton in mid 60's we were losing and up came a chant of "dirtry dockers" amongst some Stoke fans - next thing he told them all to shut the fuck up as he had some close affiliation to dockers - or so someone said! And they all shut up - respect
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