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Post by numpty40 on Jul 1, 2015 22:52:35 GMT
I've only known two in my lifetime, Hudson and Shilton.
Shaqiri would be another.
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Post by ayem on Jul 1, 2015 23:40:46 GMT
...Bojan? The world turned it's eyes on Stoke for a minute.
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Post by mailman44 on Jul 1, 2015 23:44:36 GMT
Don't forget Tuncay and Adam. Florida will never be the same. Ever.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Jul 1, 2015 23:45:14 GMT
John Tudor. Edit: maybe Howard Kendall. Shit, I thought I was on the 'Players Most in Need of a Hairdresser' Thread.  |
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jul 2, 2015 2:22:38 GMT
Bojan was a "Rock the city signing"
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Post by jayscfc1863 on Jul 2, 2015 2:43:07 GMT
The moment Sir Stan re-signed from blackpool would be up there with the top i would imagine?!
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Post by mozzermozzer on Jul 2, 2015 2:53:33 GMT
i remember then we tought kitson was a step up!holy shit we used to live in shitsville!
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Post by mozzermozzer on Jul 2, 2015 2:54:29 GMT
and not too long ago!
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jul 2, 2015 2:54:36 GMT
Crouchie's signing has to be considered a big one no?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Jul 2, 2015 4:31:28 GMT
Gordon Banks.
Alan Hudson.
G. Hurst?
P. Crouch.
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Post by 1863scfc1863 on Jul 2, 2015 5:05:29 GMT
Ed De hoey for me.
Great signing and a very big surprise at the time.
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Post by sting on Jul 2, 2015 5:58:38 GMT
Gordon Banks. Turned down Liverpool for us.
Jimmy Greenhoff. Out first £100k signing. I remember that day clearly and it most certainly rocked the city (well Alsager anyway)!
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Post by darksideofthemoon on Jul 2, 2015 6:54:20 GMT
Gordon Banks, surely??  Record fee for a goalkeeper when he transferred(?) Named as the 2nd best goalkeeper of the Century behind Lev Yashin (my all time favourite player!) FWA footballer of the Year in 1972/FIFA goalkeeper of the year on 6 occasions |
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Post by breakonthrough on Jul 2, 2015 6:59:21 GMT
Peter hoekstra?! Lee hendrie salif diao were considered coups at the time were they not?
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Post by stokemark on Jul 2, 2015 7:46:28 GMT
Bojan was a "Rock the city signing" Its fair to say that I am a pretty keen football / Stoke supporter (been going for 40 odd years) albeit not a massive follower of teh game outside of these shores I had never heard of Bojan before and I would wager neither had 95% of the population of Stoke so I beg to differ Great signing but definately not 'rock the city' |
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Post by manchesterpotter on Jul 2, 2015 7:54:12 GMT
Bojan was a "Rock the city signing" Its fair to say that I am a pretty keen football / Stoke supporter (been going for 40 odd years) albeit not a massive follower of teh game outside of these shores I had never heard of Bojan before and I would wager neither had 95% of the population of Stoke so I beg to differ Great signing but definately not 'rock the city' I think people who did know of him before he came would consider it as one. Considering the high profile of the clubs he'd played for I think more people would know of him than you think. I certainly consider it a 'rock the city' signing. |
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Post by foster on Jul 2, 2015 7:54:24 GMT
Palacios certainly caused some tremors when he rolled into town.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 7:54:25 GMT
The signing of Michael Owen raised a titter.
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Post by Block 22 on Jul 2, 2015 7:58:19 GMT
Bojan was a "Rock the city signing" Its fair to say that I am a pretty keen football / Stoke supporter (been going for 40 odd years) albeit not a massive follower of teh game outside of these shores I had never heard of Bojan before and I would wager neither had 95% of the population of Stoke so I beg to differ Great signing but definately not 'rock the city' Majority of 'keen' football fans would know who Bojan is. In fact I'd say any 'keen' football fan would know a bit or two about him. |
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Post by Gods on Jul 2, 2015 8:14:55 GMT
Its fair to say that I am a pretty keen football / Stoke supporter (been going for 40 odd years) albeit not a massive follower of teh game outside of these shores I had never heard of Bojan before and I would wager neither had 95% of the population of Stoke so I beg to differ Great signing but definately not 'rock the city' Majority of 'keen' football fans would know who Bojan is. In fact I'd say any 'keen' football fan would know a bit or two about him. That may be true, I must admit I had never heard of Bojan (I'd never heard of Shaqiri either in truth) but I consider myself to be a devoted Stoke City supporter but not a generic 'footy fan' in the round so that would fit with your theory. I suspect even now if you were to do a random poll in the UK of the population as a whole and ask 1)Who knows who Peter Crouch is? and 2)Who knows who Bojan is? then Crouchy would take it by at least 50:1. If you were to do the same with Crouch and Shaqiri it might be more like 1000:1. Crouch is the only player in our side with a national profile which reaches beyond a football audience in this country. |
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Post by stokemark on Jul 2, 2015 8:16:12 GMT
Its fair to say that I am a pretty keen football / Stoke supporter (been going for 40 odd years) albeit not a massive follower of teh game outside of these shores I had never heard of Bojan before and I would wager neither had 95% of the population of Stoke so I beg to differ Great signing but definately not 'rock the city' Majority of 'keen' football fans would know who Bojan is. In fact I'd say any 'keen' football fan would know a bit or two about him. Maybe the FIFA generation My 'keeness' doesnt extend muh beyond Stoke / british football. |
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Post by mrcoke on Jul 2, 2015 9:54:47 GMT
The moment Sir Stan re-signed from blackpool would be up there with the top i would imagine?! I would reckon nothing else comes anywhere near the impact of Stan's return. It was front page news and the talking topic of every work place/meeting place in the area. Banksie signing was a huge step forward in the clubs ambition and a major talking point. The general view was Waddington had done another master stroke. For me the return of Ritchie and the signing of Greenhoff and Hudson were big high-lights as I then knew we would be scoring goals, but they were probably only really appreciated by the fans not the general public. In recent years Crouch and Bojan were big headline events. |
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Post by pumper on Jul 2, 2015 10:36:53 GMT
Majority of 'keen' football fans would know who Bojan is. In fact I'd say any 'keen' football fan would know a bit or two about him. That may be true, I must admit I had never heard of Bojan (I'd never heard of Shaqiri either in truth) but I consider myself to be a devoted Stoke City supporter but not a generic 'footy fan' in the round so that would fit with your theory. I suspect even now if you were to do a random poll in the UK of the population as a whole and ask 1)Who knows who Peter Crouch is? and 2)Who knows who Bojan is? then Crouchy would take it by at least 50:1. If you were to do the same with Crouch and Shaqiri it might be more like 1000:1. Crouch is the only player in our side with a national profile which reaches beyond a football audience. bang on. in the main its only the fifa2015 players (apart from the few other hardcore football fanboys) that know these other players. |
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Post by Block 22 on Jul 2, 2015 10:48:40 GMT
Majority of 'keen' football fans would know who Bojan is. In fact I'd say any 'keen' football fan would know a bit or two about him. Maybe the FIFA generation My 'keeness' doesnt extend muh beyond Stoke / british football. All comes down to what you would consider keen I suppose. European football gets more coverage on TV than its ever done, so easy to turn your TV on now and watch an Italian, Spanish or German game. |
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Post by Onneravineet on Jul 2, 2015 10:55:27 GMT
I think for a number of reasons the following signings have had various levels of impact, in terms of Rock the City NOT PERFORMANCE, for where we were at the time:
Bojan - As someone says above, this brought a lot of focus from Europe. I was amazed he chose us and I am still grateful.
Arnie - Big player profile on the continent and had people talking too. I was chuffed and still am.
Crouch - A big player with a big profile for ALL the right reasons. One of my favourite Stoke players in my time, all things considered.
Owen - Worldwide football face whom we failed to capitalise on in my opinion. He could have done more whilst with us if he was given more of a chance/role.
Hendrie - For where we were at the time he was a big signing and rocked the city and it was right at the start of our ascent.
Berger - This signing for whatever reasons didn't live up expectations but the excitement of his capture was quite high.
Hoekstra - For where we were I was blown away he signed for us. Ajax's replacement for Bergkamp signed for us!
Akinbiyi - For what he did during his loan, to secure his permanent signature gave us all a massive lift.
Walters - Signing him on loan was massive at the time for me. The Sentivale even did a poster at the time if I remember.
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Post by partickpotter on Jul 2, 2015 11:21:09 GMT
I've only known two in my lifetime, Hudson and Shilton. Shaqiri would be another. Lots more names mentionend on this thread, but in my time watching Stoke (from the early 70s) the two you mention are the standouts. The comparison with Hudson is a good one in terms of being unlikely. But we got him - or rather Waddo did. If Shakey does sign, I suspect Hughes will be a big factor in persuading him to ply his trade at the BrIt. |
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Post by Staying up for Grandadstokey on Jul 2, 2015 12:05:47 GMT
I've only known two in my lifetime, Hudson and Shilton. Shaqiri would be another. Hudson was an outstanding signing for us ,he was a brilliant talent and was only about 22 when he signed ,a masterstroke by Waddo. At the time I was on a residential training course in Birmingham with other lads from all over the country and I was envied by all footy fans. |
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Post by Fenparkpotter on Jul 2, 2015 12:07:56 GMT
Patrick Berger and Michael Owen for me!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 12:22:04 GMT
Majority of 'keen' football fans would know who Bojan is. In fact I'd say any 'keen' football fan would know a bit or two about him. Maybe the FIFA generation My 'keeness' doesnt extend muh beyond Stoke / british football. I've been a Stoke fan for over 40 years and take little notice of what goes on outside of SCFC in the football world. 99% of the foreign players we get linked with I've never heard of |
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Post by foster on Jul 2, 2015 12:39:16 GMT
Aye, play for Stoke and you may die. Join the Arse and you'll live... at least a while until you play Stoke. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to play for the Potters and tell our enemies that they may take our Oatcakes, but they'll never take... OUR BOJAN!!!!
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