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Post by Scouse on Nov 28, 2022 8:55:43 GMT
I’ve learnt Neil , a staunch and loyal Stokie from Leek sadly lost his hardest battle yesterday afternoon .. RIP
Neil , I’ve known from the 80s in the Wheatsheaf and the Glebe .. and although our supporting lives chose different paths at times , Big Neil was always a thoroughly sound bloke along that path and extremely good company to be with .. a gentle giant .
RIP Neil .. no more pain
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Post by biglad180 on Nov 28, 2022 8:59:38 GMT
rip fellow stokie
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Post by werrington on Nov 28, 2022 9:03:47 GMT
Heard this last night and very sad he was a great lad
I was thinking a few weeks back that I hadn’t seen him for a long time and now I know why
He shouted me at Derby away ( midweek ) a few years ago and that was the last chat I had with him
55 is no age
RIP Neil lad x
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Post by str8outtahampton on Nov 28, 2022 9:05:16 GMT
I’ve learnt Neil , a staunch and loyal Stokie from Leek sadly lost his hardest battle yesterday afternoon .. RIP Neil , I’ve known from the 80s in the Wheatsheaf and the Glebe .. and although our supporting lives chose different paths at times , Big Neil was always a thoroughly sound bloke along that path and extremely good company to be with .. a gentle giant . RIP Neil .. no more pain I cannot picture the fellow, but the name sounds very familiar, and possibly because I was at primary school in Leek. I suspect we would have been of similar vintage, and on occasion at the same away games. In any event, sad news. |
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Post by silsdenstokie on Nov 28, 2022 9:18:00 GMT
Top lad was Neil
RIP fella
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Post by OldStokie on Nov 28, 2022 11:20:34 GMT
Don't think I know the lad but I've always found the Leek Stokies to be sound as a pound. 55 is no age. Sincere condolences to family and close friends.
OS doffs flat cap.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Nov 28, 2022 11:53:03 GMT
Such fantastic camaraderie amongst the leek support and far too many have left us far too early , my very best away memories all started from leek what a bunch , merry monk to the sea lion for home games a wonderful ritual for those of a certain age , with others starting from there own watering hole , replaced by early Saturday van or car collections on away says Rip to another fantastically loyal in every aspect man .
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Post by norman conquest on Nov 28, 2022 12:44:56 GMT
Ive know Neil for what seems a lifetime, he grew up in the next street to me and we both, along with a lot of others spent an obscene amount of time and money following the Potters.
RIP
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Nov 28, 2022 13:03:43 GMT
RIP Niel.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 28, 2022 13:12:58 GMT
RIP Neil
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Post by str8outtahampton on Nov 28, 2022 13:31:44 GMT
Such fantastic camaraderie amongst the leek support and far too many have left us far too early , my very best away memories all started from leek what a bunch , merry monk to the sea lion for home games a wonderful ritual for those of a certain age , with others starting from there own watering hole , replaced by early Saturday van or car collections on away says Rip to another fantastically loyal in every aspect man . I have always felt that what's missing from the "new" ground is a reconstruction, brick by brick, of the Sea Lion/Talbot/Glebe within 250 metres of the stadium. Serving drinks at 1975 prices. And openly selling alcohol to minors. |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Nov 28, 2022 15:51:18 GMT
Such fantastic camaraderie amongst the leek support and far too many have left us far too early , my very best away memories all started from leek what a bunch , merry monk to the sea lion for home games a wonderful ritual for those of a certain age , with others starting from there own watering hole , replaced by early Saturday van or car collections on away says Rip to another fantastically loyal in every aspect man . I have always felt that what's missing from the "new" ground is a reconstruction, brick by brick, of the Sea Lion/Talbot/Glebe within 250 metres of the stadium. Serving drinks at 1975 prices. And openly selling alcohol to minors. Now now no one suggested they were moral bastions but then again the same could be said of many fondly remembered, Institutions and indeed people as time and custom have evolved |
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Post by bristolpotter on Nov 28, 2022 16:02:53 GMT
He was a familiar face from the 80s and 90s travelled far and wide watching Stoke , looked a rough lad but was a genuinely nice fella and certainly one to have on your side he will be missed by many at the match .
Rip Neil
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Post by kevkj on Nov 28, 2022 17:05:21 GMT
Neil was a top lad.
Yes, part of the naughty boy crew from the Glebe early 80s,but like most mellowed with age.
RIP mate.
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Post by leicspotter on Nov 28, 2022 18:05:11 GMT
I'm a bit too old to remember Neil from my origins in Leek, but any loss of a Stokie is a sad one, more so those from my home town. We lost a cousin from Leek during lock down, Max Chadwick, also a mad keen potter
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Post by skip on Nov 28, 2022 20:46:36 GMT
I'm related to Neil through an uncle, and will pass on the sympathies and love for him from here to his mum.
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Post by Sven on Nov 28, 2022 20:47:06 GMT
An absolute top guy, had the privilege of spending some good times with Neil at Stoke games and England cricket matches. Stoke through and through and will be sadly missed.
R.I.P Neil
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Post by xnfourt on Nov 28, 2022 21:51:58 GMT
Great Guy Neil..Had some great days N40..
Rip Mate...
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Post by NG4POTTERS on Nov 28, 2022 22:01:31 GMT
RIP. Was always sound with me. Had some good laughs with him at a few away games in the boozers. Rest easy
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Post by colnepotter on Nov 28, 2022 22:01:33 GMT
Known Neil for 40 years. A really genuine bloke. Stoke loyal until the end.
Will miss you mate. We’ll be with you.
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Post by s7oke on Nov 28, 2022 22:17:15 GMT
Great lad
Always a smile and a laugh.
R.I.P mate x
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Post by zommbee on Nov 28, 2022 22:30:19 GMT
One of those familiar faces from years ago but I only got to know him personally from about 20 years ago, had a few beers with him home and away and he was great company with some funny stories from his window cleaning days.
A proper Stokie through and through.
RIP Neil, you will be missed.
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Post by redblue on Nov 28, 2022 23:57:49 GMT
RIP Neil, I only new him vaguely, just to say hi too at away matches mainly, he was a sound guy
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Post by longdistancekiddie on Nov 29, 2022 1:39:54 GMT
RIP
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Post by redphizzer on Nov 29, 2022 15:24:19 GMT
Very sad news.
I use to see and speak to Neil in the Mucky Duck when I worked at the Leek Tax Office. He was big friends with a couple of my colleagues but would speak to anyone.
Unfortunately, as the office closed about 15 years ago I hadn't seen him for a long time.
He loved his football (and Stoke in particular) and he once played 5 aside with the Tax Office lads.
Big lad, big character, big heart.
RIP mate
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Post by felonious on Nov 29, 2022 18:50:43 GMT
Such fantastic camaraderie amongst the leek support and far too many have left us far too early , my very best away memories all started from leek what a bunch , merry monk to the sea lion for home games a wonderful ritual for those of a certain age , with others starting from there own watering hole , replaced by early Saturday van or car collections on away says Rip to another fantastically loyal in every aspect man . I have always felt that what's missing from the "new" ground is a reconstruction, brick by brick, of the Sea Lion/Talbot/Glebe within 250 metres of the stadium. Serving drinks at 1975 prices. And openly selling alcohol to minors.
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Nov 30, 2022 11:17:24 GMT
Had some good away day experiences with him from the late 80's onwards. Great lad. RIP big man.
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Post by Macko on Nov 30, 2022 19:02:14 GMT
Ironically heard this sad news via his mate in Thailand, Neil was a classic Stoke character on the terraces, it's no age to pass on. RIP big fella, condolences to his family.
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Post by Gods on Nov 30, 2022 23:32:40 GMT
Such fantastic camaraderie amongst the leek support and far too many have left us far too early , my very best away memories all started from leek what a bunch , merry monk to the sea lion for home games a wonderful ritual for those of a certain age , with others starting from there own watering hole , replaced by early Saturday van or car collections on away says Rip to another fantastically loyal in every aspect man . I have always felt that what's missing from the "new" ground is a reconstruction, brick by brick, of the Sea Lion/Talbot/Glebe within 250 metres of the stadium. Serving drinks at 1975 prices. And openly selling alcohol to minors. Now you're talking! |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Dec 1, 2022 8:09:58 GMT
RIP Stokie. Fair winds & following seas.
On the subject of Leek Stokies does anyone recall the late Bondygodfatherleek and his brilliant swap-shop idea few years ago.
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