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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Sept 8, 2017 9:36:11 GMT
Apologies if already posted, but Saturday's game against Manchester United will be Nigel's 2000th commentary on Stoke City. His commentaries go back 47 years to the start of the 1970 season.
He didn't get the League Cup final gig, but watched as a fan. I had the pleasure of meeting Nigel at an Alan Hudson book launch at Trentham Gardens. A very nice unassuming bloke who loves Stoke City and has a lifetime of memories.
No doubt he will wish Mark Bowen "the very best of luck" after he gets the team news, and will call the Stoke City line up with the intro "Stoke City in red and white shirts, white shorts and red and white stockings", and at some point, please Nigel, give those listening a "heads go up", somebody "On the deck", and a Jack Butland save that is "absolutely top drawer".
Congratulations to Nigel, and I for one hope there are many more commentaries to come.
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Post by leoncort on Sept 8, 2017 9:45:30 GMT
Credit to the station, the club and the area.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Sept 8, 2017 10:02:06 GMT
I do like Nigel as a bloke - but I hope he celebrates his 2,000th game by asking Hughes why he doesn't leave a player or two up near the half way line when we are defending corners.  |
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Post by rawli on Sept 8, 2017 11:25:47 GMT
I do like Nigel as a bloke - but I hope he celebrates his 2,000th game by asking Hughes why he doesn't leave a player or two up near the half way line when we are defending corners. Or he could do a Motson. Seems a nice bloke but past it. |
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Post by Somebody_Told_Me on Sept 8, 2017 11:40:40 GMT
Jesus 2000!! he's watched some shite!
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Sept 8, 2017 11:42:00 GMT
Jesus 2000!! he's watched some shite! Haven't we all!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 11:45:02 GMT
Let's hope that at some point tomorrow, the Stokies heads are bobbing up and down 'like corks in the sea'.
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Post by scfcwebby on Sept 8, 2017 12:10:18 GMT
Loves a good tatle does our Nige
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Post by Mendicant on Sept 8, 2017 12:17:04 GMT
Loves a good tatle does our Nige In the centre cirtle. |
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Post by loosestools on Sept 8, 2017 13:22:27 GMT
On 20 minutes 'There's only one Nigel Johnson'
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Post by Waggy on Sept 8, 2017 13:46:24 GMT
A great man, he has come to one of Mothers get togethers on more than one occassion. I often get him to describe the stoke strip to me after 3 pints of Black Sheep where we both say 'red snd white stockings' aloud and in unison.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 14:23:10 GMT
Let's hope he can commentate on a win!
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Post by FullerMagic on Sept 8, 2017 15:44:47 GMT
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Post by Onneravineet on Sept 8, 2017 16:03:46 GMT
2,000 done, great achievement!
Now he needs to call it a day.
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Post by Onneravineet on Sept 8, 2017 16:06:27 GMT
"And up pops Stein like a Pygmy in a forest fire"
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Post by houdi on Sept 8, 2017 17:22:35 GMT
Congratulations to Nigel.
A true gentleman.
Graham McGarry could learn a lot from you.
Up The Potters!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 18:02:03 GMT
Well done Nigel congratulations on your achievement.
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Post by plattamusii on Sept 8, 2017 18:10:40 GMT
I had the privilege of sitting next to him on the plane back from our game in Split.
I was wary of intruding on his privacy and was ready to leave in him peace but I needn't have worried.
He was very warm and friendly and started our conversation, we talked non-stop about Stoke all the way back.
He readily involved my wife and son into the conversation and was the nicest man you could possibly wish to meet.
I can confirm that Nigel Johnson absolutely loves Stoke City and he is a complete gentleman.
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Post by dano75 on Sept 8, 2017 18:20:53 GMT
Fantastic achievement and a really nice fella, well done Nige 👍
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Post by Staying up for Grandadstokey on Sept 8, 2017 18:21:31 GMT
I like Nige's commentary,at least you have some idea of what's happening "Joe Allen bursting through in the inside right channel",when Matt Sandos is commentating you sometimes would struggle to know there is a game going on. Nige is a real gent as well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 13:48:00 GMT
When we all pack into the Bet365 today some of us may just glance at the world famous statue of Sir Stan, well just remember that if it wasn't for Nigel Johnsons tireless campaign that statue would not exist. Nigel deserves more than just a pathetic 20 posts on our fanzine, we can agree or disagree with Nigel but at least I know that I am listening to a man who loves the Club as much as I do! a true FAN.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 19:13:47 GMT
Bet he enjoyed that today! Very good game!
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Post by mrred on Sept 9, 2017 19:18:00 GMT
I don't particularly like his commentary and think he should be stoned for his pronunciation of circle, but listened to the Talksport commentary on the way home and the amount of time they spent gassing about fuck all was insane, they completely missed our second goal because of it.
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Post by Etain Tur-Mukan on Sept 9, 2017 21:00:18 GMT
Well done Nige!!
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Post by GeneralFaye on Sept 9, 2017 21:01:43 GMT
I don't particularly like his commentary and think he should be stoned for his pronunciation of circle, but listened to the Talksport commentary on the way home and the amount of time they spent gassing about fuck all was insane, they completely missed our second goal because of it. You think Nige should be stoned?... okay then. |
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