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Post by Naughtyfarty on Feb 25, 2015 23:01:44 GMT
hi Fellow Stokies
My Dad passed away today
My Dad took me to my first game in 1969 v Man City. I was a Burnley fan, my nan knitted me a claret and blue Woolley hat, and then my Dad took me to my first game....and it was in colour, the only time I had seen football was on a black and white telly
As it transpired, I was mesmerised by the full colour, the green pitch the sky blue sky and the sky blue Man City abd of course the Red and white of Stoke. I was in the Boothen end seeing the splender of the old Stoke end in its fullest, scarves etc
I was then hooked.......my Dad took me to the semis of 71-72 and the league cup final
In the mid-seventies, my Dad would finish his shift on Saturday midday or later and on the spur of the moment would say , hey Dave, we are going to .....
I went my first full season in 1971-72 season, never missing a match, and it went on until around 1978 when things changed...etc meeting a partner, and then struggling for money
But it became re-juvinated in the early 80's when we had chamberlain and Thomas, we would go for 4 pints in the staff of life I would go to the Boothem end and my dad would call at the mobile chip van and bring me chips to the boothen end
Notts County......when we went up....we left....we never saw the goal, but we were so so pleased we went up
my Dad went the FA Cup Final with me...and he was 81 and so well in health
Sadly 2 years ago he became ill
I'm sorry to share this with u, but my Dad was a true and true Stokie
God Bless Dad
One o
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Post by swampySCFC on Feb 25, 2015 23:04:52 GMT
All the best to you mate. Feel your pain
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Post by Naughtyfarty on Feb 25, 2015 23:07:07 GMT
thank u swampy
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 23:09:54 GMT
Deepest sympathy mate .
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Post by Naughtyfarty on Feb 25, 2015 23:14:29 GMT
thank u bispham
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Post by manchesterpotter on Feb 25, 2015 23:14:54 GMT
Condolences to you and all your family.
We'll Be With You.
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RIP Dad
Feb 25, 2015 23:16:05 GMT
via mobile
Post by benjaminbiscuit on Feb 25, 2015 23:16:05 GMT
Very sorry to hear your news
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Feb 25, 2015 23:17:27 GMT
hi Fellow Stokies
My Dad passed away today
My Dad took me to my first game in 1969 v Man City. I was a Burnley fan, my nan knitted me a claret and blue Woolley hat, and then my Dad took me to my first game....and it was in colour, the only time I had seen football was on a black and white telly
As it transpired, I was mesmerised by the full colour, the green pitch the sky blue sky and the sky blue Man City abd of course the Red and white of Stoke. I was in the Boothen end seeing the splender of the old Stoke end in its fullest, scarves etc
I was then hooked.......my Dad took me to the semis of 71-72 and the league cup final
In the mid-seventies, my Dad would finish his shift on Saturday midday or later and on the spur of the moment would say , hey Dave, we are going to .....
I went my first full season in 1971-72 season, never missing a match, and it went on until around 1978 when things changed...etc meeting a partner, and then struggling for money
But it became re-juvinated in the early 80's when we had chamberlain and Thomas, we would go for 4 pints in the staff of life I would go to the Boothem end and my dad would call at the mobile chip van and bring me chips to the boothen end
Notts County......when we went up....we left....we never saw the goal, but we were so so pleased we went up
my Dad went the FA Cup Final with me...and he was 81 and so well in health
Sadly 2 years ago he became ill
I'm sorry to share this with u, but my Dad was a true and true Stokie
God Bless Dad
One o
Sincere condolences to you and yours mate. I lost my dad in my arms nearly six years ago, would have been 83 today. It does get easier with time but take all the time you need, we'll be with you.
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Post by roylandstoke on Feb 25, 2015 23:20:52 GMT
Remember the good times my friend.
We'll be with you and your old man every step...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 23:25:27 GMT
thoughts with you and your family. We'll be with you
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RIP Dad
Feb 25, 2015 23:35:59 GMT
via mobile
Post by jarhead on Feb 25, 2015 23:35:59 GMT
Sorry to read this and for your pain.
Us stokies never forget.
R.I.P.
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Post by hartzchoco on Feb 25, 2015 23:36:20 GMT
God bless you brother, and may He keep your father close until you reunite. My sincere condolences.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 23:38:02 GMT
It's a tough time mate, losing a parent.
As someone else mentioned - remember those great and special times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Post by Naughtyfarty on Feb 25, 2015 23:46:27 GMT
thank u, Manchester, biscuit, huddy , roland, onenick, jarhead, hartz, and ptu
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Post by banburypotter on Feb 25, 2015 23:56:28 GMT
Sorry to hear of your loss mate, I know how that feels. Treasure the memories, they will help, they did for me.
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Post by ukcstokie on Feb 26, 2015 0:03:32 GMT
Sorry to hear about loss.
RIP fellow Stokie.
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Post by 4evastoke on Feb 26, 2015 0:17:50 GMT
RIP fellow Stokie, I lost my dad in November 2006, he was the first Stokie buried in a stoke city coffin and had a brilliant send off. We'll be with you every step along the way xxx
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Post by Billybigbollox on Feb 26, 2015 0:25:37 GMT
Sincere condolences. RIP sad news but you have fond memories.
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Post by Gods on Feb 26, 2015 0:31:57 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear that and I like your touching tribute.
I lost my dad 3 years ago and he took me to my first Stoke game too.
Try to remember the good times and stay strong.
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Post by madnellie on Feb 26, 2015 4:13:09 GMT
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. We'll be with you mate xx
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RIP Dad
Feb 26, 2015 6:25:41 GMT
via mobile
Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2015 6:25:41 GMT
Sorry to hear of your sad loss.
Deepest condolences and RIP.
We'll be with you.......
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Post by elystokie on Feb 26, 2015 6:38:24 GMT
It's an awful time mate that's for sure, so sorry for your loss, in time you'll hopefully be grateful that you had the love of this wonderful club in common, lots of fathers and sons don't have that bond, we'll be with you.
Sincere condolences to you and yours.
RIP fellow Stokie.
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RIP Dad
Feb 26, 2015 7:01:26 GMT
via mobile
Post by bathstoke on Feb 26, 2015 7:01:26 GMT
Good memoriesXx
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RIP Dad
Feb 26, 2015 7:08:21 GMT
via mobile
Post by Ayupshag on Feb 26, 2015 7:08:21 GMT
So sorry for your loss mate. Keep your chin up and remember the good times. RIP to your old fella
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Post by wearestoke80 on Feb 26, 2015 7:23:22 GMT
Terrible news, stay strong mate and hopefully we can get 3 points for him on Saturday
R.I.P
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Post by kidcrewbob on Feb 26, 2015 7:38:25 GMT
A beautiful retrospective fellah from the golden age of football - great memories that will sustain you and will not fade. Sincere condolences to you and yours from one who lost his old man 10 years ago this very week.
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Post by Northy on Feb 26, 2015 7:43:22 GMT
RIP to your dad and condolences to you and the family
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Post by Amo on Feb 26, 2015 8:08:15 GMT
Chin up mate reading your post bought a tear to my eye as I lost my Dad 4 years ago and your story reflects virtually to the day my intro to the world of Stoke City Football Club back in the late 60's when we signed one James Greenhoff.
One thing is certain come 3pm on Saturday both your Dad and mine will be watching over the Brit and cheering on those lads wearing the famous red and stripes.
RIP Dad.
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Post by homer32 on Feb 26, 2015 8:22:11 GMT
Real coincidence here as the Burnley game was my first game that My Dad took me to.I still remember the game as Burnley were a real top side and they scored first but we came back in the 2nd half and Jimmy Greenhoff & George Eastham scored to give us a great 2-1 win.My Dad died in 2009 and he died happy that we were back in the top league where he always said that we belonged.When you go to matches in the future you will feel he is still there with you.
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Post by localloser on Feb 26, 2015 8:42:54 GMT
Sincere condolences to you and your family mate. You have some great memories: let them sustain you at this very difficult time. By your side we'll always stay.
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