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Kitson...
Apr 9, 2018 16:17:44 GMT
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Post by Gifton on Apr 9, 2018 16:17:44 GMT
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Apr 9, 2018 16:21:45 GMT
How sure are we that it's Kitson?
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Kitson...
Apr 9, 2018 16:23:07 GMT
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Post by Gifton on Apr 9, 2018 16:23:07 GMT
How sure are we that it's Kitson? It's Kitson... |
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Apr 9, 2018 16:24:47 GMT
How sure are we that it's Kitson? It's Kitson... Thanks for clearing that up  |
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Post by Gifton on Apr 9, 2018 16:25:44 GMT
Thanks for clearing that up Hahaha |
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Post by nott1 on Apr 9, 2018 16:27:13 GMT
Didn't know he was gay!  |
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Post by StoKeith on Apr 9, 2018 16:28:16 GMT
How sure are we that it's Kitson? It's Kitson... In the article it says he was playing as late as 2011, but Kitson was still playing (for Oxford United) in 2014. Of course, it's true to say he was playing as late as 2011, but the implication is that the Secret Footballer retired in 2011. Or is all of that a red herring?  I personally have no idea. |
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Post by eddyclamp on Apr 9, 2018 16:30:36 GMT
Can't be Kitson as it mentions a footballer. This is one for Davesviews.
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Apr 9, 2018 16:32:22 GMT
Looking on the internet seeing what it says on there, mixed conclusions.
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Kitson...
Apr 9, 2018 16:35:43 GMT
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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Apr 9, 2018 16:35:43 GMT
Would Kitson really book the top floor of a hotel out of spite?
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Apr 9, 2018 16:42:12 GMT
Ahhh...the classic excuse from years ago, and still worth it!
I blame Kitson!
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Kitson...
Apr 9, 2018 17:24:47 GMT
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Post by maninasuitcase on Apr 9, 2018 17:24:47 GMT
The way he waved his leg in an attempt to score a goal was surely a clear sign that we all missed. That and the missing half time oranges.  |
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Post by Olgrligm on Apr 10, 2018 6:44:03 GMT
I would guess that a number of people related to our club would be at the front of the lawsuit queue.
I thought that his anonymised story about Begovic was particularly spiteful, because he knew that everybody with half an interest in Stoke would know exactly what he was referring to. Hiding behind the veil of anonymity to have a pop at our owners with an account that bore little relation to reality was very poor.
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Post by vahl on Apr 10, 2018 6:49:18 GMT
Apparently he's been close to killing himself and all sorts. It's no laughing matter but under the veil of anonymity why would you even mention it unless you were attention seeking?
'buy my book, buy my book'
He knows naff all about naff all and anyone who finds his books interesting or even purposeful are only adding to his delusions.
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Post by bathstoke on Apr 10, 2018 6:57:53 GMT
Ahhh...the classic excuse from years ago, and still worth it! I blame Kitson! One in a long line of recent bank breakers that have turned out to be duds. After this season they'll be the only types we'll attract, cause no decent players would trust Stoke with their career. We've scored a massive own goal... |
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Kitson...
Apr 10, 2018 7:50:04 GMT
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Post by stantheman on Apr 10, 2018 7:50:04 GMT
I would guess that a number of people related to our club would be at the front of the lawsuit queue. I thought that his anonymised story about Begovic was particularly spiteful, because he knew that everybody with half an interest in Stoke would know exactly what he was referring to. Hiding behind the veil of anonymity to have a pop at our owners with an account that bore little relation to reality was very poor. What did 'he' say about Begovic? |
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Post by flea79 on Apr 10, 2018 9:09:11 GMT
I would guess that a number of people related to our club would be at the front of the lawsuit queue. I thought that his anonymised story about Begovic was particularly spiteful, because he knew that everybody with half an interest in Stoke would know exactly what he was referring to. Hiding behind the veil of anonymity to have a pop at our owners with an account that bore little relation to reality was very poor. What did 'he' say about Begovic? I was wondering this, I found his book a great read and full of insight into what really goes on I still think its multiple players collaborating |
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Post by marwood on Apr 10, 2018 9:14:49 GMT
It's the blameless one all day long
But he (or his people) have always had the get out clause of artistic licence, and it's well known that it's largely one player but with several others experiences incorporated into his first person narrative for creative reasons
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Post by Gods on Apr 10, 2018 9:17:30 GMT
What did 'he' say about Begovic? I was wondering this, I found his book a great read and full of insight into what really goes on I still think its multiple players collaborating Yes, I assume it's a journalist ghost writing based on 'off the record' conversations he (or she) has with a number of players with a bit of artistic license thrown in for good measure. |
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Kitson...
Apr 10, 2018 13:02:19 GMT
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Post by Olgrligm on Apr 10, 2018 13:02:19 GMT
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Post by thegift on Apr 10, 2018 13:08:33 GMT
What did 'he' say about Begovic? Without remembering the exact details, it was something like this: He said that he once played for a club whose upcoming young goalkeeper had secured a move to a top team and was due to have a medical. He said that the club found out before a League Cup game against a lower league team, and so dropped the goalkeeper and manufactured a story about him saying his head wasn't right. The big club didn't want a mentally weak goalkeeper, so they pulled out and the player stayed on the bench at his original club. I can't find it now, but there was quite a big thread at the time. Again, i missed the thread as well |
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Post by mermaidsal on Apr 10, 2018 13:12:36 GMT
Can't be Kitson as it mentions a footballer. This is one for Davesviews. It would be Kitson's style (if you could say he had one of those with us), snidey twat in the corner, but if 2011's right it does seem to rule him out - were Oxford still in the league in 2014 tho, would non-league count? |
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Apr 10, 2018 13:13:00 GMT
What did 'he' say about Begovic? Without remembering the exact details, it was something like this: He said that he once played for a club whose upcoming young goalkeeper had secured a move to a top team and was due to have a medical. He said that the club found out before a League Cup game against a lower league team, and so dropped the goalkeeper and manufactured a story about him saying his head wasn't right. The big club didn't want a mentally weak goalkeeper, so they pulled out and the player stayed on the bench at his original club. I can't find it now, but there was quite a big thread at the time. I remember it happening but I can’t remember who it was against, any ideas? |
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Post by jimmygscfc on Apr 10, 2018 14:02:28 GMT
Shrewsbury.
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Post by Olgrligm on Apr 10, 2018 15:21:15 GMT
Without remembering the exact details, it was something like this: He said that he once played for a club whose upcoming young goalkeeper had secured a move to a top team and was due to have a medical. He said that the club found out before a League Cup game against a lower league team, and so dropped the goalkeeper and manufactured a story about him saying his head wasn't right. The big club didn't want a mentally weak goalkeeper, so they pulled out and the player stayed on the bench at his original club. I can't find it now, but there was quite a big thread at the time. I remember it happening but I can’t remember who it was against, any ideas? I think it was Shrewsbury. I think maybe Carlo Nash stepped in? |
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Apr 10, 2018 16:03:57 GMT
It's definitely Kitson, he's been identified from numerous stories he related.
Of course, he may be embellishing others for dramatic effect, it's a book, who wouldn't? Or using stories told to him by other footballers to add colour or disguise himself.
But it's definitely Kitson.
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Kitson...
Apr 10, 2018 16:30:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 16:30:17 GMT
In one of the books he talks about a small fine he got for having a good at a referee over a red card for one of his team mates. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24991622He also mentions how he left the same club when an old manager appeared in the summer, and how they fell out at the former club as the manager preached loyalty before moving on to another club soon after. Michael Appleton moved to Oxford just before he left, managed him at Pompey before moving to Blackpool. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 16:41:26 GMT
I think it's primarily one players experiences and a mix of other stories too
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Post by walrus on Apr 10, 2018 17:44:09 GMT
What did 'he' say about Begovic? Without remembering the exact details, it was something like this: He said that he once played for a club whose upcoming young goalkeeper had secured a move to a top team and was due to have a medical. He said that the club found out before a League Cup game against a lower league team, and so dropped the goalkeeper and manufactured a story about him saying his head wasn't right. The big club didn't want a mentally weak goalkeeper, so they pulled out and the player stayed on the bench at his original club. I can't find it now, but there was quite a big thread at the time. How could the club have been unaware that one of their players was due to have a medical elsewhere? That’s not how it works. |
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Kitson...
Apr 10, 2018 18:16:30 GMT
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Post by fulagoals on Apr 10, 2018 18:16:30 GMT
I mean, if he’s genuinely tried to take his own life then that’s truly awful.
On the other hand, who’d Bum that ugly git!?
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