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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 17, 2019 10:42:05 GMT
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Post by dreamtheater on Aug 17, 2019 12:01:51 GMT
There Was never a dull moment when Mickey Thomes was about Stoke City, bless him.
Richie Barker finding him curled up on the club steps fast asleep, after a night on the tiles, before training typical.
cracking player too
that goal against Liverpool ----------
and the best 'wind up merchant' we have ever seen
Never been less than an amazing character and personality before, during and after his football career
and yes, flawed but
god bless you Mickey and a swift recovery for, the world would be a far, far, duller place without the likes of you !
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Post by numberounominion on Aug 17, 2019 19:13:15 GMT
Awful illness
Fantastic man. Didn't matter if he was in the right. The wrong. Or just plain bonkers
Always put a smile on peoples faces
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Post by huuuuuth on Aug 17, 2019 20:37:01 GMT
One of my favourite ever players
Legend
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 17, 2019 21:02:52 GMT
All the best Mickey T
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Post by binthelplates on Aug 17, 2019 22:29:30 GMT
One of my favourite players and was lucky to meet him a few times when he played for us.
I had a posh paid for education in Colwyn Bay and we used to run along the prom a few times every week, to Rhos and back.
We used to meet him out jogging fairly regularly and he joined in a kick about on the beach once. As a star struck fan to play football with one of your hero’s is still an amazing memory.
Keep fighting and all the best Mickey.
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Aug 18, 2019 6:59:45 GMT
One of my favourite ever players Legend Can remember him throwing his boots into the Boothen End after his last game in his second stint.Player of the season at 36/37 years old?! |
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Post by huuuuuth on Aug 18, 2019 7:07:59 GMT
One of my favourite ever players Legend Can remember him throwing his boots into the Boothen End after his last game in his second stint.Player of the season at 36/37 years old?! Pretty sure it was Mickey in a home match in his first spell (can’t remember who against) when his sock was absolutely soaked in his own blood, and just played on as if nothing was wrong. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 18, 2019 9:19:56 GMT
Can remember him throwing his boots into the Boothen End after his last game in his second stint.Player of the season at 36/37 years old?! Pretty sure it was Mickey in a home match in his first spell (can’t remember who against) when his sock was absolutely soaked in his own blood, and just played on as if nothing was wrong. Home to Brighton that was. 3-0 win on motd. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2019 9:29:16 GMT
Good luck Mick!
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Post by huuuuuth on Aug 18, 2019 9:41:21 GMT
Pretty sure it was Mickey in a home match in his first spell (can’t remember who against) when his sock was absolutely soaked in his own blood, and just played on as if nothing was wrong. Home to Brighton that was. 3-0 win on motd. Cheers Joe. You have got a brilliant memory mate - I can’t remember what happened last week 😂 |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 18, 2019 9:51:43 GMT
Home to Brighton that was. 3-0 win on motd. Cheers Joe. You have got a brilliant memory mate - I can’t remember what happened last week 😂 I can't remember anything useful. |
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Post by elystokie on Aug 18, 2019 10:38:45 GMT
Cheers Joe. You have got a brilliant memory mate - I can’t remember what happened last week 😂 I can't remember anything useful. Like where the bar is...  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 18, 2019 11:04:33 GMT
I can't remember anything useful. Like where the bar is... I make it to bars yes. As you well know.  |
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Post by OldStokie on Aug 18, 2019 11:33:24 GMT
What a character, and I love 'characters'. I really felt for Mickey when I read the article. He's been through some rough, tough times in his life but one thing stands out to me... they say that you judge a man by the friends he has, and that list who were beside him and encouraging him during his illness is amazing. So, if you do read this Mickey, you can add a load more Stoke fans to the list of friends. You were our (for a while) loveable rogue and you gave us some great memories that we'll never forget. Thanks Mickey, and may your God take care of you so you've got many more mischievous years ahead of you. OS doffs flat cap to a legend. |
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Post by elystokie on Aug 18, 2019 11:55:01 GMT
Like where the bar is... I make it to bars yes. As you well know. I know mate, just couldn't resist  Shout up when you're next over, I'll buy you one to say sorry |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 18, 2019 11:56:16 GMT
I make it to bars yes. As you well know. I know mate, just couldn't resist Shout up when you're next over, I'll buy you one to say sorry Trent Tavern for an England game. 😆😁 |
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Post by elystokie on Aug 18, 2019 12:02:01 GMT
I know mate, just couldn't resist Shout up when you're next over, I'll buy you one to say sorry Trent Tavern for an England game. 😆😁 Hmmm... Just not an important one this time, can't be taking risks with omens |
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Post by newsteadst3 on Aug 18, 2019 16:39:51 GMT
What's his autobiography like? Does he mention us at all
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Post by franklin66 on Aug 18, 2019 21:21:06 GMT
True story me and a few mates were watching Crewe v Stoke midweek game my memory is not great but I think we won 2 nil and we left the ground and found the nearest pub for a pint and within 5 minutes of us getting there he walked in covered in mud and still soaking in sweat and went to the bar and got a pint.
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 18, 2019 21:37:00 GMT
True story me and a few mates were watching Crewe v Stoke midweek game my memory is not great but I think we won 2 nil and we left the ground and found the nearest pub for a pint and within 5 minutes of us getting there he walked in covered in mud and still soaking in sweat and went to the bar and got a pint. In the Vic? |
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Post by franklin66 on Aug 18, 2019 21:47:21 GMT
True story me and a few mates were watching Crewe v Stoke midweek game my memory is not great but I think we won 2 nil and we left the ground and found the nearest pub for a pint and within 5 minutes of us getting there he walked in covered in mud and still soaking in sweat and went to the bar and got a pint. In the Vic? I can't remember mate it was only a few steps from the Gresty ground. Straight out of the ground in a pub it was a pisser like I said he played a full game and we only just beat him in. |
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Post by westgatelakes on Aug 19, 2019 13:44:25 GMT
My over-riding memory of Mickey, apart from his full bloodied efforts for Stoke and some great goals, was, upon leaving Edgeley Park one Saturday afternoon, seeing the little man charging down the street full throttle, with some of his N40 mates, looking for a punch up. I think he`d left Stoke at that time but had obviously kept in touch with Jasper & Co.
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Aug 19, 2019 15:14:31 GMT
He was a guest speaker at The Hawthorns for one match when I was on a corporate, and he made no secret of his affection for Stoke City.
Part of a good midfield - was he in there with Sammy Mac and Robbie James, with Mark Chamberlain out wide, or am I mixing my eighties teams up? All good players, but I drank a little more back in those days, so my memory might not be so accurate...
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Post by milky on Aug 19, 2019 15:49:15 GMT
My favourite memory of MT was when he floored Terry Curran (?) with a left hook in front of the Boothen Paddock near to the corner with the Boothen End during a game against Everton... I think
It was so blatant and such a cracking punch that he somehow didnt get sent off!
George Berry did though but we still won 1-0 if memory serves.
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Post by hstoke on Aug 20, 2019 12:02:42 GMT
One of my favourite ever players Legend Can remember him throwing his boots into the Boothen End after his last game in his second stint.Player of the season at 36/37 years old?! that was season b4 macari came as manager Thomas run his bollocks that year tremendous heart |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 20, 2019 12:05:31 GMT
My favourite memory of MT was when he floored Terry Curran (?) with a left hook in front of the Boothen Paddock near to the corner with the Boothen End during a game against Everton... I think It was so blatant and such a cracking punch that he somehow didnt get sent off! George Berry did though but we still won 1-0 if memory serves. Boxing day 1982. Judder floored David Johnson then Chambo scored a cracker. Fantastic player Terry Curran. A real irritant too. |
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Post by orfyboothen on Aug 20, 2019 22:27:54 GMT
My over-riding memory of Mickey, apart from his full bloodied efforts for Stoke and some great goals, was, upon leaving Edgeley Park one Saturday afternoon, seeing the little man charging down the street full throttle, with some of his N40 mates, looking for a punch up. I think he`d left Stoke at that time but had obviously kept in touch with Jasper & Co. I remember that exact thing as well! Think it was the day we drew 1-1. Regis goal possibly. |
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Post by thestatusquo on Aug 21, 2019 11:25:46 GMT
Apparently they paid him for the article in £9 notes 😇
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Post by westgatelakes on Aug 21, 2019 13:08:26 GMT
My over-riding memory of Mickey, apart from his full bloodied efforts for Stoke and some great goals, was, upon leaving Edgeley Park one Saturday afternoon, seeing the little man charging down the street full throttle, with some of his N40 mates, looking for a punch up. I think he`d left Stoke at that time but had obviously kept in touch with Jasper & Co. I remember that exact thing as well! Think it was the day we drew 1-1. Regis goal possibly. Your memory is probably better than mine but it was back in the days when Stockport fans used to bait us by singing `you`re not famous any more` and, as I recall, used to beat us fairly regularly as well |
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