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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Mar 23, 2017 18:01:40 GMT
Today I sat on an FA disciplinary panel with Marvin Robinson. Over lunch we recalled his 3-game loan spell with us in 2000 which ended with that horrific leg break against Rotherham after he had looked very good in his first two games. He said he has never forgotten the hundreds of get well letters and cards he received from Stokies after that misfortune. I thought that was worth passing on.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 23, 2017 18:26:04 GMT
I was at that game, Malcolm - close enough to see the incident clearly. I'm glad he remembers us fondly - you are right he looked to be a good prospect. Its a bit of a shock to read that is was in 2000. Time does seem to fly by far too quickly these days.  |
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Post by PenkPonther on Mar 23, 2017 18:30:59 GMT
I've never forgotten that incident, at least I think not. As I recall he was playing whilst wearing an electronic tag for some misdemeanour or other. And he only got hurt because he ran flat out to close down the opposition keeper, and threw himself into a challenge that most players wouldn't have bothered to make. It was typical of the workrate and commitment that endeared him to the fans during his brief stay here.
Then when his leg broke in the challenge, I can still see his face now; eyes bulging out of their sockets in shock, and his jaw dropping wide open because of the pain.
Then his missus and kids ran out onto the pitch to be comfort him. Seemed like an eternity for the ambulance to show up.
The most telling thing about the incident was the way he absolutely sat still as could be, so as not to move his leg one centimetre. I learnt something that day that if someone's genuinely badly hurt, they stay absolutely still, rather than rolling about pretending to be hurt: a la every Arsenal player ever.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Mar 23, 2017 18:44:27 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale?
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Post by nantwichstokie on Mar 23, 2017 18:46:19 GMT
I've never forgotten that incident, at least I think not. As I recall he was playing whilst wearing an electronic tag for some misdemeanour or other. And he only got hurt because he ran flat out to close down the opposition keeper, and threw himself into a challenge that most players wouldn't have bothered to make. It was typical of the workrate and commitment that endeared him to the fans during his brief stay here. Then when his leg broke in the challenge, I can still see his face now; eyes bulging out of their sockets in shock, and his jaw dropping wide open because of the pain. Then his missus and kids ran out onto the pitch to be comfort him. Seemed like an eternity for the ambulance to show up. The most telling thing about the incident was the way he absolutely sat still as could be, so as not to move his leg one centimetre. I learnt something that day that if someone's genuinely badly hurt, they stay absolutely still, rather than rolling about pretending to be hurt: a la every Arsenal player ever. I'd forgotten his Mrs and Kids came onto the pitch. It was such a shame. He looked ideal for us at the time. he had the work rate but appeared to have that bit about him to grab a goal or two. Where was he on loan to us from? Was in Derby?? |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 23, 2017 18:46:56 GMT
Don't remember anything about an electronic tag?  Yes second game was 1-1- with Vale |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Mar 23, 2017 18:47:15 GMT
I've never forgotten that incident, at least I think not. As I recall he was playing whilst wearing an electronic tag for some misdemeanour or other. And he only got hurt because he ran flat out to close down the opposition keeper, and threw himself into a challenge that most players wouldn't have bothered to make. It was typical of the workrate and commitment that endeared him to the fans during his brief stay here. Then when his leg broke in the challenge, I can still see his face now; eyes bulging out of their sockets in shock, and his jaw dropping wide open because of the pain. Then his missus and kids ran out onto the pitch to be comfort him. Seemed like an eternity for the ambulance to show up. The most telling thing about the incident was the way he absolutely sat still as could be, so as not to move his leg one centimetre. I learnt something that day that if someone's genuinely badly hurt, they stay absolutely still, rather than rolling about pretending to be hurt: a la every Arsenal player ever. I'd forgotten his Mrs and Kids came onto the pitch. It was such a shame. He looked ideal for us at the time. he had the work rate but appeared to have that bit about him to grab a goal or two. Where was he on loan to us from? Was in Derby?? Yes it was Derby nate |
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Post by LDE76 on Mar 23, 2017 18:51:58 GMT
The player he went into the challenge with was Dave Artell, the current Crewe manager.
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 23, 2017 18:53:53 GMT
Looked really impressive and I thought he was going be a real boost to the season was gutted for him. Had the same thoughts for oulare then they found him passed out on his floor due to a blood clot. Goes with out saying keep my opinions on players to myself now
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 23, 2017 18:54:33 GMT
The player he went into the challenge with was Dave Artell, the current Crewe manager. I'd think you twat but he's being punished enough by being at Crewe |
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Post by followyoudown on Mar 23, 2017 19:04:09 GMT
Is this right I thought Aaron Ramsey was the first footballer ever to break his leg.
I remember the game too, shame for the lad his career never really recovered.
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Post by lancashirelad on Mar 23, 2017 19:07:40 GMT
As above I was sat near the incident and his wife etc coming on. I had to ask my kids to look away.
I remember very much how the long in took the St Johns Ambulance people to act I was shouting at them to assist they seemed so old and oblivious to the situation. After they finally got on and formed a stretcher barrier so Marvin could receive treatment. I know as a rule St J Amb do a great job but on this occasion it was frightening.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 19:45:46 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale? Yeah it was. At Vale park on a Sunday televised game if I remember right. Pretty sure he hit the bar but might be mistaken. |
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Post by heworksardtho on Mar 23, 2017 19:50:00 GMT
Marvin wasn't he ...........Gaye
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 20:03:08 GMT
I remember thinking what a signing this lad is going be when disaster struck. He would have been superb for us
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Mar 23, 2017 20:21:03 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale? Yes he told me he got man of the match against Vale and scored against Oxford in the two games before the injury. He's still only 36 and has recently been appointed as No.2 at Hendsford. |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Mar 23, 2017 20:25:26 GMT
Was that the Oxford game when there was petrol shortages or am I thinking of another game against Oxford?
If it is I always remember the Mrs playing hell because I was making a round trip of 80 miles and wasting the petrol😄Wasting?😮I'd have never forgiven her if I'd missed a 4-0 win😄
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Post by rockthecity on Mar 23, 2017 20:41:01 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale? Yeah it was. At Vale park on a Sunday televised game if I remember right. Pretty sure he hit the bar but might be mistaken. Yep underside of the bar I think |
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Post by rockthecity on Mar 23, 2017 20:43:16 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 21:21:44 GMT
Shawcross' fault
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Post by bmstoke on Mar 23, 2017 21:23:27 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale? Yes he told me he got man of the match against Vale and scored against Oxford in the two games before the injury. He's still only 36 and has recently been appointed as No.2 at Hendsford. 36? |
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Mar 23, 2017 21:29:38 GMT
Yes he told me he got man of the match against Vale and scored against Oxford in the two games before the injury. He's still only 36 and has recently been appointed as No.2 at Hendsford. 36? yep, 37 on 11 April according to Wiki. He was only 20 when he played for us, which I must admit surprised me |
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Mar 23, 2017 21:39:57 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale? Thought that myself....I remember watching it on TV up the Lakes when I went up for the weekend......cuz of my lady!!! 😡 |
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Mar 23, 2017 21:47:01 GMT
Is this right I thought Aaron Ramsey was the first footballer ever to break his leg. I remember the game too, shame for the lad his career never really recovered. Nah, there's been plenty of broken legs in the history of football.....but that's part and parcel of football!!! Ramsey's was totally totally TOTALLY different!!! 😉 |
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Post by Billy the kid on Mar 23, 2017 21:50:08 GMT
I was at that game, Malcolm - close enough to see the incident clearly. I'm glad he remembers us fondly - you are right he looked to be a good prospect. Its a bit of a shock to read that is was in 2000. Time does seem to fly by far too quickly these days. I was in row 11 boothen end, was thinking 7 years ago... then realised no 17 years ago, his bloody leg break is nearly old enough to buy a pint. On a different note when does this ground become no longer the "new ground" it's scary to think that a whole generation of Stokies have no idea or recollection of what was before. |
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Post by modfather on Mar 23, 2017 22:31:18 GMT
Ah.... there was about 15 mins injury time i seem to recall....??
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Post by heworksardtho on Mar 23, 2017 22:51:26 GMT
Wasn't one of his 3 games a Derby against Vale? Thought that myself....I remember watching it on TV up the Lakes when I went up for the weekend......cuz of my lady!!! 😡 Hope your not still with her after she ruined your weekend 😀 |
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Mar 23, 2017 22:54:21 GMT
Thought that myself....I remember watching it on TV up the Lakes when I went up for the weekend......cuz of my lady!!! 😡 Hope your not still with her after she ruined your weekend 😀 I'm not!!! 😆 seriously!!! 😎 |
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Post by prudhoe on Mar 23, 2017 23:35:20 GMT
Just having a quick look at his career on wikipedia after he left Stoke. Christ, talk about journeyman. Never settled anywhere for long did he. How strange that a player who showed such promise and workrate at Stoke was shipped out pretty quickly by almost every club that had him.
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Post by GrahamHyde on Mar 24, 2017 0:33:51 GMT
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