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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 20:23:28 GMT
Its an odd definable concept.
Given I moved away from Gods own at the age of 16 and have lived in so many amazing areas but still in my mind am a Stokie.
I love coming home, I love the Stoke pubs and the accent. I love going to the matches with everything it entails
My family is still here and I would be stressed if there were no definable roots left
I love seeing the areas and vistas of my childhood
I love the attitude and the way of looking at shit
I love being Stoke
I Love oatcakes and pies
GD
P.S Clayton rules
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Post by stokiejoe on Jun 6, 2014 20:28:43 GMT
Its an odd definable concept. Given I moved away from Gods own at the age of 16 and have lived in so many amazing areas but still in my mind am a Stokie. I love coming home, I love the Stoke pubs and the accent. I love going to the matches with everything it entails My family is still here and I would be stressed if there were no definable roots left I love seeing the areas and vistas of my childhood I love the attitude and the way of looking at shit I love being Stoke I Love oatcakes and pies GD P.S Clayton rules Odd in a way Dave I was born in Stoke Worked in Stoke Lived all my life in Stoke Had 14 or 15 holidays in Guernsey which is absolutely beautiful and a very pleasant way of life. Grass greener etc  |
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Post by peekay on Jun 6, 2014 20:29:08 GMT
You just "are". Simple as that. Loyal, proud and stoke.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Jun 6, 2014 20:32:09 GMT
Gordon Banks
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Post by potterglen on Jun 6, 2014 20:39:40 GMT
Born in Knutton and not lived in Stoke for 32 years but its beyond comprehension calling myself anything other than a Potter - its just the way it is.
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Post by Silkystoke on Jun 6, 2014 20:53:17 GMT
thought it was cock size..!!!
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Post by oatcakesteve on Jun 6, 2014 21:00:13 GMT
Born and raised in Stoke, lived here all my life. 100% Stokie. The accent, the oatcakes, everything Stoke. Very proud of where I come from and it's one of the first things I tell people who I meet through work etc, if they haven't already realised.  |
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Post by oatcakesteve on Jun 6, 2014 21:03:14 GMT
thought it was cock size..!!! Me dad had a big cock a couple of months back because the hens weren't laying. All is good now though, so got rid. |
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Post by baystokie on Jun 6, 2014 21:12:38 GMT
Born and raised in Stoke, lived here all my life. 100% Stokie. The accent, the oatcakes, everything Stoke. Very proud of where I come from and it's one of the first things I tell people who I meet through work etc, if they haven't already realised. Have lived in North East for 55 years and still amazed (and chuffed) when folk say 'you're not from up here, are you. You're not quite a Brummie, not quite a Scouse'. When I put them right, it seems as though they've never before met someone from S-o-T!! I had thought I had a slight NE accent and often found myself slipping into NE slang - but obviously not. I must admit, the main reason for returning is family and ensuring a constant supply of oatcakes. |
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Post by Boothen on Jun 6, 2014 21:18:14 GMT
Was born and bred in Stoke.
I lived in the Shadow of the Victoria Ground.
My Granddad was on the books, way back in the 30s.
I attended my first match at 5 years old.
I went to St Peter's Junior School which backs onto the old Boothen End,we used to get Football lessons from Stoke players on the training pitches across the river.
I was good friends with Duncan Ritchie, John's Father, until he sadly passed away.
I eat oatcakes nearly every day and take them on holiday with me.
Cut me and I bleed clay.
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Post by Ayupshag on Jun 6, 2014 21:20:18 GMT
I suppose like every other Stoke fan it's the urge to wear club colours whenever I leave the parish.
It's something you see anywhere in the world yet no other set of fans do it like we do
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Post by dobing1863 on Jun 6, 2014 21:24:35 GMT
Born right in the middle of stoke town under the shadow of mintons chimney never saw the sun til I was ten smoke was that thick ,sparras didn't sing in the morning the coughed ,that's part of what makes me a Stokie  |
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jun 6, 2014 21:25:25 GMT
Birth! I've been away 12 years and have apparently lost my accent. Weird cause no fucker understands me here unless I repeat myself  |
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Post by oatcakesteve on Jun 6, 2014 21:27:42 GMT
Born and raised in Stoke, lived here all my life. 100% Stokie. The accent, the oatcakes, everything Stoke. Very proud of where I come from and it's one of the first things I tell people who I meet through work etc, if they haven't already realised. Have lived in North East for 55 years and still amazed (and chuffed) when folk say 'you're not from up here, are you. You're not quite a Brummie, not quite a Scouse'. When I put them right, it seems as though they've never before met someone from S-o-T!! I had thought I had a slight NE accent and often found myself slipping into NE slang - but obviously not. I must admit, the main reason for returning is family and ensuring a constant supply of oatcakes. Fair play mate, I couldn't imagine that (55 years) but it sounds like you haven't lost it Oh, and you can never get enough oatcakes. |
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Post by lardybudge on Jun 6, 2014 21:35:08 GMT
See it's easy for you boys who are Stokies born and bred. I was born in Sutton, moved to Cheltenham when I was six and started following Stoke because my best mate was a Stoke fan. We'd just won the League Cup, had Gordon Banks, Terry Conroy et al and I thought you'll do for me. Unfortunately things since then took a turn for the worse and the more people took the piss about being a Stoke fan and gloated about following succesful clubs like Liverpool/Man U/Arsenal/Chelsea/Man City (apply depending on the year) the more I realised that Stoke HAD to be my club.
I have no connection to the area but it just feels right.
And then we reached the Premiership and gained the "new" reputation under Pulis and it just seemed even more right.
Coming up to the games, soaking in the atmosphere, feeling the passion and the togetherness, having people call me duck, that's what makes me a Stokie!
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Post by oatcakesteve on Jun 6, 2014 21:36:10 GMT
Birth! I've been away 12 years and have apparently lost my accent. Weird cause no fucker understands me here unless I repeat myself You won't lose your accent unless you want to. My mum was born in Wales and moved to Stoke with her parents and siblings when she was a young girl. She talks like any Stokie, but can put the welsh accent on whenever she likes. It has provided much amusement over the years. |
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Post by surreystokie on Jun 6, 2014 21:37:10 GMT
baystokie, I get that, too. When I respond that I'm from Stoke-on Trent, they say that they knew that I had a Northern accent. Cue geography lesson. Yes, it is as it is, GD. I was born in Bucknall, schooled at Brownhills High School and worked in the Potteries for two yrs, before moving to the USA during Kennedy's two yr presidency, before moving South due to husband's job, in 1963. Although I now live in a beautiful place, when I come up for the week-end, I still say that I'm going home and when I get there, it is precisely that. As soon as I come down the A50, my mind locks into recollections of a happy childhood, despite the war and poverty, with so much love, laughter and happiness. And of course my first trip to the Vic, running up the hill at the Town End, to breathe in the sounds and smells (usually Woodbines!) and acquire an immediate passion for Stoke City, in what seemed to a then primary pupil, a ginormous amphitheatre, where I was adopted by a new family and, as naturally, stayed with them for life. Love the people, the friendliness, the mutual understanding and the sheer Stokieness. Wouldn't, indeed couldn't swap it for anything. |
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Post by pyrus on Jun 6, 2014 21:38:16 GMT
Stokieness
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Post by braddamick on Jun 6, 2014 21:42:36 GMT
My Dad. He took me to the Vic when i was a Nipper. Took me every home game for next 10 years or so until i was ready to go on my own. I did same with my son and now he`s doing same with my Grandson.It`s a Duty. That`s what makes us Stokies.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Jun 6, 2014 21:43:54 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 21:46:00 GMT
Dad grew up in Stoke (Meir) and is a Stoke fan, although moved around a lot in the forces. Was drilled into me from a young age to become one, which I did. Wish I'd grown up in the area watching them every week but that's life, just grateful I can enjoy them from afar in the meantime.
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Post by Pedropotter on Jun 6, 2014 21:46:10 GMT
Birth, pride, heritage, spirit, working class values, a sense of belonging and a love of my kinfolk.
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Post by gothicstokelover on Jun 6, 2014 21:56:14 GMT
Clayton sucks I lived there near enough 25 years. |
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Post by dwr17477 on Jun 6, 2014 21:57:37 GMT
I have roots in Stoke-on-Trent dating back to at least the early 1800's. This is on my dad's side and my mum's family moved to the area in about 1870 from Scotland. My mum and dad moved out of the area in 1960's before I was born but we always went back to visit family. On Saturday's, the mums and kids would go up Hanley for shopping and the dads would make their way down to the Vic. The weekend was made or broken by the result - they used to moan about Greenhoff and Hudson from time to time, too.It was natural, as far as my brother and I were concerned, to take up the family tradition and support Stoke City - I am glad we did - it's a rollercoaster ride but well worth it.
The closest I've come to living in Stoke was when I was at Stafford Uni based at Beaconside from 1991 to 1993 and I used to go all the home games and a fair few away. I insist on having a Stoke top on holiday despite my wife's annoyance but the visits to Stoke are fewer and farther between nowadays due to my posse of children and work commitments - but I still love the feeling of being a Stokie - especially with all the gloryhunters that it pisses off - great stuff!
Why would I be anything other than loyal, proud and Stoke???
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Post by dobing1863 on Jun 6, 2014 21:59:26 GMT
The tribal homeland
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Post by banburypotter on Jun 6, 2014 22:08:34 GMT
A different slant to this, I am not from stoke, but, through relatives especially an aunt (still alive), and an uncle(sadly gone), who bought us tickets when we came up visiting, from the 60's I may add.plus the genuine, friendly, funny loyal friends we have made, almost makes me feel I am from stoke.
The main thing though, was when we were given permission to join in with the song "we support our local team" from the mates around us, you know who you are!
Me and our Shaun are honorary stokies and nobody will take that away from us, ever.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 22:08:49 GMT
My Mum, ( I have lived away from Stoke for most of my life) she had a great sense of humour and could talk the hind legs off a donkey, both signs of a Stokie. I however am a miserable twat who likes a drink and will get into a fight over just about anything......
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Post by stokebloke on Jun 6, 2014 22:16:41 GMT
See it's easy for you boys who are Stokies born and bred. I was born in Sutton, moved to Cheltenham when I was six and started following Stoke because my best mate was a Stoke fan. We'd just won the League Cup, had Gordon Banks, Terry Conroy et al and I thought you'll do for me. Unfortunately things since then took a turn for the worse and the more people took the piss about being a Stoke fan and gloated about following succesful clubs like Liverpool/Man U/Arsenal/Chelsea/Man City (apply depending on the year) the more I realised that Stoke HAD to be my club. I have no connection to the area but it just feels right. And then we reached the Premiership and gained the "new" reputation under Pulis and it just seemed even more right. Coming up to the games, soaking in the atmosphere, feeling the passion and the togetherness, having people call me duck, that's what makes me a Stokie! that's fucking ace! |
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Post by theteacher on Jun 6, 2014 22:20:06 GMT
When I was just a little boy I asked my father what should I be? Should I be vale or should I be Stoke? and this is what he said to me. Wash your mouth my son and shoot the Vale scum....... So I am Stoke and always will be |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 22:27:30 GMT
Getting in the premier league convinced me that I should become a stoke city fan.
Hope it lasts.
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