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Post by 1raytuper on Nov 29, 2015 1:43:25 GMT
after years of supporting stoke through thick n thin,i have decided that this season is my last as a season tkt holder.i hope we get to wembley again this season so i can sign off on a high.the first few seasons in the prem were pure bliss,sadly the reality is now hitting home,i have slowly realised that the stoke i supported as a boy for 40 odd years is now gone forever,this prem bollox is too sanatised ,void of any real connection with the citys working class,too many average johnny foreigners picking up a fat wage from a club they feel nowt for,all seater stadiums where i am obliged to sit among people i would normally avoid outside the ground.i know that its not stokes fault,its just how footy is nowadays,its just not for me. raytupper,signing out  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2015 1:47:46 GMT
Good on ya Rayt, enjoy your retirement....Hope u still post on here though...
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Post by lastoftheldk on Nov 29, 2015 1:51:14 GMT
Some good points there Ray which I can relate too.
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Post by Do it for dobing on Nov 29, 2015 2:19:10 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s
The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker
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Post by Skankmonkey on Nov 29, 2015 2:33:48 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker This. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2015 2:44:26 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. |
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Post by kustokie on Nov 29, 2015 2:44:56 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker This. Dunner werrit, Ray. You'll feel much better in the morning. And dunner pay too much notice to the whingers on here (including me) - Stokies are always happiest when they are having a good moan. It's in the blood. |
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Post by kustokie on Nov 29, 2015 2:51:05 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. I am sure our parents and grandparents felt the same way about the good old days in the 40s and 50s. Oh! except for the war and all the other shit like polio, smallpox, silicosis (killed my grandpa in 63), polution, poverty, TB, did I mention the war? Times change, we move on. |
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Post by Do it for dobing on Nov 29, 2015 2:54:32 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. I think when we remember the old days our memory becomes selective . |
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Post by kustokie on Nov 29, 2015 3:02:32 GMT
Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. I think when we remember the old days our memory becomes selective . No question. I remember the 5-0 thrashing we gave Arsenal like it was last week. Fortunately, I have no recollection of anything that happened last week, which means todays debacle will be erased by Thursday and I'll be ready for Saturday. |
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Post by nicholasjalcock on Nov 29, 2015 7:20:15 GMT
Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. I am sure our parents and grandparents felt the same way about the good old days in the 40s and 50s. Oh! except for the war and all the other shit like polio, smallpox, silicosis (killed my grandpa in 63), polution, poverty, TB, did I mention the war? Times change, we move on. Twas even better in the 19th century! In Longton there was an outbreak of diphtheria. Longton Cottage Hospital couldn't cope with the number of cases so it sent patients home too early thereby perpetuating the outbreak! But of course,they were the good old days! Excellent point made by the poster when he said without an interest you'll age quicker! If you get old twice as quick dunner think Osborne will double your state pension.  |
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Post by werrington on Nov 29, 2015 8:43:21 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. No .....he's just got older |
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Post by WoodbineWright2@ on Nov 29, 2015 8:49:32 GMT
Pick yer toys up and stick yer dummy back in yer chops Rayt. It's not that bad. I know what you mean mate, I get you. But everything in life is like that. I wish I could retire from work because it's not as much fun in retail as casting on the pot banks. I could have a laugh & piss about on the pots, get done & fuck off wom. Now it's all sanitized, no union, no cunt sticks together, jumped up twats always trying to disciple me... You can see where I'm coming from can't ya !!??
So calm down, gather yer'sen and just enjoy the fun you do get from it until you cock yer toes up - is my advice - life is short, so don't let them take away your club & your identity.
If not, have a happy retirement with your feet up in front of the box.
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Post by potterglen on Nov 29, 2015 9:19:04 GMT
Pick yer toys up and stick yer dummy back in yer chops Rayt. It's not that bad. I know what you mean mate, I get you. But everything in life is like that. I wish I could retire from work because it's not as much fun in retail as casting on the pot banks. I could have a laugh & piss about on the pots, get done & fuck off wom. Now it's all sanitized, no union, no cunt sticks together, jumped up twats always trying to disciple me... You can see where I'm coming from can't ya !!?? So calm down, gather yer'sen and just enjoy the fun you do get from it until you cock yer toes up - is my advice - life is short, so don't let them take away your club & your identity. If not, have a happy retirement with your feet up in front of the box. Fair comment Guv and I'm inclined to agree.  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 29, 2015 9:34:24 GMT
after years of supporting stoke through thick n thin,i have decided that this season is my last as a season tkt holder.i hope we get to wembley again this season so i can sign off on a high.the first few seasons in the prem were pure bliss,sadly the reality is now hitting home,i have slowly realised that the stoke i supported as a boy for 40 odd years is now gone forever,this prem bollox is too sanatised ,void of any real connection with the citys working class,too many average johnny foreigners picking up a fat wage from a club they feel nowt for,all seater stadiums where i am obliged to sit among people i would normally avoid outside the ground.i know that its not stokes fault,its just how footy is nowadays,its just not for me. raytupper,signing out Will you still go to occasional games?? |
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Post by baltipiesmuggler on Nov 29, 2015 9:35:47 GMT
Reads like that Monty Python Yorkshire men sketch.
Things change, get over it.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards
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Post by OldStokie on Nov 29, 2015 9:52:38 GMT
Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. I am sure our parents and grandparents felt the same way about the good old days in the 40s and 50s. Oh! except for the war and all the other shit like polio, smallpox, silicosis (killed my grandpa in 63), polution, poverty, TB, did I mention the war? Times change, we move on. You missed out scabies and the Boothen Bogs.  I can understand where Ray is coming from, but in my case, even though I don't attend as often as I used to, I just don't seem able to stop going completely. Why? That volley from Arnie to beat Chelsea is why. OS. |
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Post by harryburrows on Nov 29, 2015 9:54:20 GMT
Bit of a drama queen there Ray |
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Post by Waggy on Nov 29, 2015 10:06:10 GMT
Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. I am sure our parents and grandparents felt the same way about the good old days in the 40s and 50s. Oh! except for the war and all the other shit like polio, smallpox, silicosis (killed my grandpa in 63), polution, poverty, TB, did I mention the war? Times change, we move on. My father and uncle Roger harp on about the " olden days" but as you say times change, as my friend Trevor says " you be yourself these days". The only thing that gets in my pip these days is fashion- hooded tops etc. i will keep my classic fashion wear thanks. |
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Post by werrington on Nov 29, 2015 10:11:00 GMT
It's a pissed 2am post after we've lost
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Post by armitagestokie on Nov 29, 2015 10:12:21 GMT
I can see Alftupper's point, but after years of dedicated support the ticket prices are sweet when you're 65
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Post by blackpoolred on Nov 29, 2015 10:38:58 GMT
after years of supporting stoke through thick n thin,i have decided that this season is my last as a season tkt holder.i hope we get to wembley again this season so i can sign off on a high.the first few seasons in the prem were pure bliss,sadly the reality is now hitting home,i have slowly realised that the stoke i supported as a boy for 40 odd years is now gone forever,this prem bollox is too sanatised ,void of any real connection with the citys working class,too many average johnny foreigners picking up a fat wage from a club they feel nowt for,all seater stadiums where i am obliged to sit among people i would normally avoid outside the ground.i know that its not stokes fault,its just how footy is nowadays,its just not for me. raytupper,signing out Yes- I signed off in 2011 with a cup final, so hopefully you can also. I too cannot stand the over paid, over hyped average footballers that seem to stop at nothing to win: the diving, the cheating, trying to get players sent off, the time wasting and dont get me started on how the game is now ran & officiated - the people that run the game are not connected to the football supporter nor do they have a clue about football. I am enjoying rugby more these days and it was a game that bored me for the first 40 years of my life. Quite what rugby be has done to entice me and football has done to repell me I dont know - answer probably somewhere in my rant above. I still go to a few gamea and you will too - probably(it's in your blood) I may even renew my season ticket if we are allowed to stand and the game becomes a contact sport again |
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Post by 1raytuper on Nov 29, 2015 10:39:24 GMT
What a load of nonsense the football is as good as it has been since the 70s The city changed with the demise of the pottery industry and mines, nothing to do with football .People change we get older less tolerant. Dont be silly follow the team you love otherwise you just get older quicker Hes not on about the football though. He is on about the passion, the camaraderie, the togetherness, the working hard all week and letting of a bit of steam at the game, the smoke, the beer, your mates. It's now sterile, safe, sanatised. It's lost its appeal. I agree with everything he says. yep,thats about it mate. |
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Post by Davef on Nov 29, 2015 10:49:37 GMT
We were talking about this in the pub before the game yesterday.
You're actually hankering for your youth, nothing more, nothing less.
Do you think the old timers in the 70 or 80's were any different?
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Post by partickpotter on Nov 29, 2015 11:04:40 GMT
The OP may not like much about the Modern World, but that doesn't stop him being part of it - I'm talking about using social media for a good old whine.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 29, 2015 11:14:02 GMT
We were talking about this in the pub before the game yesterday. You're actually hankering for your youth, nothing more, nothing less. Do you think the old timers in the 70 or 80's were any different? This bang on. You're hankering for something you're never going to get back, the good old days. I suppose you're also desperate for those six long weeks of the school summer holidays (which actually lasted 6 months) where the sun didn't set let alone go in and Those long cold winters where it snowed every day so you missed school and could go sledging all day and Wagon Wheels were the size of REAL wagon wheels and I think you get my drift. Perhaps you should buy yourself a 20,000cc Chopper motorbike with the money you save from not renewing your ST, grow a Zapata tache, wear a bandana, rename yourself Peter Fonda and go touring across America to really recapture your youth. Or alternatively do what the rest of us do, look back on those sepia tinted days with some fondness but also a lot of horror, get a grip and crack on. |
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Post by gonk on Nov 29, 2015 11:17:39 GMT
after years of supporting stoke through thick n thin,i have decided that this season is my last as a season tkt holder.i hope we get to wembley again this season so i can sign off on a high.the first few seasons in the prem were pure bliss,sadly the reality is now hitting home,i have slowly realised that the stoke i supported as a boy for 40 odd years is now gone forever,this prem bollox is too sanatised ,void of any real connection with the citys working class,too many average johnny foreigners picking up a fat wage from a club they feel nowt for,all seater stadiums where i am obliged to sit among people i would normally avoid outside the ground.i know that its not stokes fault,its just how footy is nowadays,its just not for me. raytupper,signing out You should stop coming on he for few few weeks before giving up on your team.As there is not anything worse than coming on here after we have lost a match.All the cunts,trolls and people hoping we lose so they can make a point that they made a post about mouths ago.The players are no different now as they where in the 70s to now .They did not give a fuck about us then. Have a break from here and come back refreshed. |
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Post by petemac on Nov 29, 2015 11:33:59 GMT
I loved the Lou Macari years loved the Vic, hated the season we moved to the Brit and the few years that followed.
But something changed when Peter took Stoke City back from the Icelandic board. He gave us stability and a bottomless pit of cash to buy the stadium and fund our charge up the leagues.
He saved our club and should be knighted for it. I hate that we have fans who were nowhere near our club when we were struggling in the lower leagues the same people are season ticket holders now we are in the Prem.
But, we have made the Brit our home. We are talked about all the time whether it's good or bad. I feel so privileged to have personally watched us drop so low but bounce back so dramatically into the top table in football.
Bet365 and Sir Peter got us here, it's absolutely brilliant, we are living the dream. Why would we trade all this gory for mediocre lower league football.
I used to love seeing our name mentioned in the greenun on a Sunday morning, now we are on MOTD every week.
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 29, 2015 11:40:23 GMT
. I hate that we have fans who were nowhere near our club when we were struggling in the lower leagues the same people are season ticket holders now we are in the Prem. Why? If you are 18 now you were only one year old when we got relegated. It isn't their fault they weren't around when we hit the lows. |
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Post by petemac on Nov 29, 2015 11:42:13 GMT
. I hate that we have fans who were nowhere near our club when we were struggling in the lower leagues the same people are season ticket holders now we are in the Prem. Why? If you are 18 now you were only one year old when we got relegated. It isn't their fault they weren't around when we hit the lows. No Joe, I'm talking about 40-50 year olds, I work with some. As you say new fans are gifted to support Stoke in the golden years. |
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