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Post by dexter on Dec 6, 2015 20:27:42 GMT
My dad passed away peacefully yesterday morning aged 80 and it seemed fitting that we produced one of, if not the best, performances in anyone's memory. He actually signed for Stoke from Derby in 1955, scoring on his first team debut with a header and went on to score 3 goals in his first 6 games, suffering an early end to his pro career after sustaining a serious knee injury at plymouth. One of my fondest memories with him was the day of the Crouch wonder goal v Man City when i tried to get him turned around to do the "Poznan".... he had no idea what was going on. I was also fortunate enough to get a spot in the ex- players exec box with him about 4 seasons ago and we were royally entertained by geoff scott, terry conroy and sean haselgreave. I couldnt get him to the games as much as i would have liked in recent times due to his illness and i regret not being able to ring him yesterday to discuss the fantastic performance of the team. RIP Dad, will miss you more than words can say
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Post by f1rew0rks on Dec 6, 2015 20:32:17 GMT
sorry to hear that mate ..... remember the good times. RIP dexters dad.
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Dec 6, 2015 20:33:45 GMT
All the best to you and your family, mate.
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Post by Pedropotter on Dec 6, 2015 20:34:38 GMT
Sorry to hear that mate - some great memories there - He'll live on with the Potters. All the best, Pedro.
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Post by leicspotter on Dec 6, 2015 20:34:58 GMT
Condolences
Sounds like you have some great memories to cherish
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Post by march4 on Dec 6, 2015 20:36:39 GMT
RIP.
Your Dad has joined Stan in the great SCFC team in the sky.
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Post by Clem Fandango on Dec 6, 2015 20:38:50 GMT
Sorry to hear that fella. RIP
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RIP Dad
Dec 6, 2015 20:40:26 GMT
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Post by Trubritt on Dec 6, 2015 20:40:26 GMT
R.I.P Fellow Stokie
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 20:40:47 GMT
RIP Dexters dad. Sincere condolences to all your family and friends.
We'll be with you.....
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RIP Dad
Dec 6, 2015 20:40:58 GMT
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Post by dexta on Dec 6, 2015 20:40:58 GMT
Sorry for your loss
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 20:49:14 GMT
I lost my dad last year and he was the first person I thought of at full time yesterday. He'd have enjoyed every second of that match.
Take care of those around you and yourself. RIP.
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Post by onlyonesirstan on Dec 6, 2015 20:56:44 GMT
He would have been watching up above with the rest of the stokies. Remember the good times at this sad time. RIP
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Post by Robo10 on Dec 6, 2015 20:57:43 GMT
Great memories to have buddy
RIP
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Post by Beloved Monkfish on Dec 6, 2015 20:58:14 GMT
RIP Grandad. As has been said, the lads gave a fitting tribute with their performance yesterday. Man City were 'rubbish'.
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Post by Naughtyfarty on Dec 6, 2015 21:01:33 GMT
Take Care dexter, Ive also lost my dad this year, a massive Stoke fan who introduced me to Stoke City FC
Your memories will never go, and he will still be with you every step along the way
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Post by Beertricks Potter on Dec 6, 2015 21:09:54 GMT
Sorry to hear that Dexter, sounds like a grand fella. Condolencies to you and yours.
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RIP Dad
Dec 6, 2015 21:14:01 GMT
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Post by stokiejoe on Dec 6, 2015 21:14:01 GMT
So sorry for your loss, I know how it feels. Just try to focus on all the good memories if you can.
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Post by oldpotter on Dec 6, 2015 21:25:20 GMT
Sad news R.I.P
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Post by Paddypotter on Dec 6, 2015 21:41:42 GMT
My Condolences Dexter to your good self and your family.
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RIP Dad
Dec 6, 2015 21:48:25 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Dec 6, 2015 21:48:25 GMT
Sincere condolences to you and yours Dexta.
RIP Fellow Potter
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Post by 1raytuper on Dec 6, 2015 21:52:04 GMT
stay strong dex,remember the good times you shared.
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RIP Dad
Dec 6, 2015 21:57:57 GMT
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Post by Billybigbollox on Dec 6, 2015 21:57:57 GMT
Rip. Sad news. Condolences to you and your family
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Post by trentvale68 on Dec 6, 2015 22:15:24 GMT
Gutted for you, my sincere condolences. Lost my dear old mum at start of the year and am still totally bereft at it so I really know how you feel; just give yourself the time to grieve and at your own pace. Its harder for us guys as we're expected to just 'keep the stiff upper lip' whereas women have so much more support available. I feel for the many unsuspecting families who couldn't begin to predict the sadness that the next few winter months inevitably bring where there are elderly loved ones. It never helps hearing the usual things like "well, it was a good age, it was their time to go etc" - people mean well but actually often have yet to lose a parent and would never say that otherwise if they had. Its no easier just because they are old and you are middleaged; it's perhaps harder because you have had them for longer.
If you need help (and we all do with this) I can really recommend the Dove service based at the Dudson Centre in Hanley. I had several 50 minute sessions with a guy called Steve who really, really helped me with it. I think the GP has to refer you and I had an 8 week wait (such a busy time, the undertaker told me that in his 50 years on the job, this year was the busiest he ever knew). It is worth it. There's another one called Cruse that are more telephone based.
If you are still thinking re a funeral director, I can only say how excellent Tudor Davies were for my family; Geoff Tudor is one of the most sincere & kind men I have ever met.
If you need any advice or want to share, please don't hesitate to ask. You know, us guys need to help each other out a bit more when this shit happens in life.
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Post by johnsmithsupper on Dec 6, 2015 22:28:30 GMT
Having lost both parents now, my mum very recently, I can only sympathise.
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RIP Dad
Dec 6, 2015 22:29:16 GMT
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Post by dexter on Dec 6, 2015 22:29:16 GMT
Thanks TV68, i can relate to what you have said. It's the little things that hurt, i went for the phone yesterday after the match to ring him to discuss the game and how briliant we were. Just noticed his name in my phone address book, that sort of thing wrecks me at the moment. Just want to fast forward to the time when it doesn't hurt so much.
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Post by mermaidsal on Dec 6, 2015 22:35:28 GMT
So sorry for your loss dexter, and thanks for letting us know about such an obviously great dad.
RIP and love to you and all those left behind
xxx
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Post by swampySCFC on Dec 6, 2015 23:12:51 GMT
Best wishes mate. Great memories
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Post by muglump on Dec 6, 2015 23:25:16 GMT
That is a proper memory remember him well, not many get to don the red and white in anger proper respect
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Post by wuzza on Dec 6, 2015 23:32:09 GMT
Sincere condolences. It's a strange but the legacy of a love of a football club can be one of the most enduring things to pass on in this life.
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Post by Okie Stokie. on Dec 7, 2015 0:42:19 GMT
R.I.P. Fellow Stokie.
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