|
|
Post by Billy the kid on Jan 2, 2023 14:10:29 GMT
A special announcement coming up from Nigel, do we reckon he is hanging up his mic?
|
|
|
|
Post by marylandstoke on Jan 2, 2023 14:18:14 GMT
A special announcement coming up from Nigel, do we reckon he is hanging up his mic? Wouldn’t really be a surprise. Whatever it is..We’ll be with you mighty man. A real club legend. Remember, when you say we have been worse than we are now… Nige had to broadcast it! |
|
|
|
Post by marwood on Jan 2, 2023 14:24:25 GMT
Announced his Last season, 80 in October
LETS APPRECIATE THE BIG MAN WHILE WE CAN
All the best Nige!!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by peterthornesboots on Jan 2, 2023 14:25:03 GMT
God bless Nigel!
|
|
|
|
Post by Billy the kid on Jan 2, 2023 14:25:38 GMT
What an achievement to broadcast for such a long time, god bless you Nigel and thank you for all the memories. Heads go up, red and white stockings. And Stoke have scored!!!!.
|
|
|
|
Post by withnall on Jan 2, 2023 14:26:00 GMT
Sad news.
An era ends.
Cheers Nige.
|
|
|
|
Post by Edward Tattsyrup on Jan 2, 2023 14:26:39 GMT
End of an era. In the words of Chicago, you don't know what you've got until it's gone.
|
|
|
|
Post by peterthornesboots on Jan 2, 2023 14:26:50 GMT
What an achievement to broadcast for such a long time, god bless you Nigel and thank you for all the memories. Heads go up, red and white stockings. And Stoke have scored!!!!. 44 years he has been covering Stoke. It is quite remarkable! |
|
|
|
Post by thevoid on Jan 2, 2023 14:27:22 GMT
Thanks for the memories Nige
|
|
|
|
Post by PotterLog on Jan 2, 2023 14:27:51 GMT
My word!
|
|
|
|
Post by Billy the kid on Jan 2, 2023 14:29:29 GMT
What an achievement to broadcast for such a long time, god bless you Nigel and thank you for all the memories. Heads go up, red and white stockings. And Stoke have scored!!!!. 44 years he has been covering Stoke. It is quite remarkable! Im nearly 39 mate, Ive known no different. Right back to the Lou Macari days, through to Cardiff away to promotion to the premier league to an FA Cup final and in to Europe, and mostly all the way back down. I hope we have someone to take over that isnt like a nail on a chalk board. |
|
|
|
Post by marwood on Jan 2, 2023 14:32:36 GMT
Getting a few things off his chest
Go On Nige
proper fan.
|
|
|
|
Post by LL Cool Dave on Jan 2, 2023 14:33:48 GMT
Many thanks Nigel Jackson, thanks for all you've done.
|
|
|
|
Post by flea79 on Jan 2, 2023 14:35:57 GMT
The voice of stoke city for pretty much everybody I guess
Personally for me when I was abroad he was a link back home and I used to love listening to his commentary just like I was at home!
|
|
|
|
Post by jeycov on Jan 2, 2023 14:36:44 GMT
Talking a lot of sense atm
|
|
|
|
Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 2, 2023 14:38:21 GMT
God bless you Nige, a Stoke City legend and some fantastic commentaries in years gone by.
The time is right to hang up the mic 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
|
|
|
|
Post by southcoaststokie on Jan 2, 2023 14:38:27 GMT
Legend, hope he enjoys his retirement with a good seat in the stands
|
|
|
|
Post by nonameface on Jan 2, 2023 14:38:52 GMT
Good for him.
Gives someone else the opportunity.
|
|
|
|
Post by desman2 on Jan 2, 2023 14:41:15 GMT
Maybe he'll make guest appearances
|
|
|
|
Post by callas12 on Jan 2, 2023 14:43:18 GMT
I can well imagine the slating he regularly gets on here has fed through to him & hastened his decision making process.
If he's made the decision of his own accord and genuinely fearful for his health then fair do's. If its due to hearing the backlash on here, then that's very sad & folk should be ashamed of their public slatings. Constructive criticism is fine but some of the insults that have been written on here about him is poor and uncalled for.
Fair play Nige, your commentary has been unique and memorable, enjoy your retirement.
|
|
|
|
Post by milky on Jan 2, 2023 14:43:19 GMT
I wonder if that's why he has suddenly become more critical?
He was having a right pop at the performance at Rotherham, wasn't happy at all.
|
|
|
|
Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jan 2, 2023 14:43:27 GMT
1970 he started, remarkable!
All the best and thanks Nigel the voice of happiness and misery!
|
|
|
|
Post by ab61 on Jan 2, 2023 14:44:56 GMT
Never forget that night we won at Cardiff.
“And Stoke have scored. Stoke have scored”
Sends shivers.
|
|
|
|
Post by wuzza on Jan 2, 2023 14:46:01 GMT
A constant in the ever fluctuating fortunes of SCFC - I will miss his voice of sanity in the overblown hyperbole that has developed around football.
I hope the club do the right thing and he has a prime seat allocated in the top tier (using the lift to get there of course as per his retirement statement 🙂) where he can oversee whatever the future brings without the pressure of trying to describe the nonsense that is going on out on the pitch.
Thank you Mr Johnson for your wonderful service.
|
|
|
|
Post by bigvern on Jan 2, 2023 14:49:24 GMT
Sad news. Listening to the potters on the wireless will never ever be the same again. All the very best in your retirement Sir Nigel.
|
|
|
|
Post by spitthedog on Jan 2, 2023 14:52:32 GMT
Wonderful achievement.
Everyone has to retire at some point but he will be greatly missed. Great servant to the club.
A genuine supporter who has never been afraid to point out our shortcomings.
His voice will forever be imprinted on my memory from the epic Cardiff game.
Thanks for the memories Nige!
Wishing you a very Happy Retirement.
|
|
|
|
Post by datguy on Jan 2, 2023 14:52:55 GMT
Tell ya what, doing matchday commentaries on the local Beeb radio station is an easy way to get in for free isnt it! And he's been doing it since 1970.
I've never known a Stoke City without Nigel Johnson doing the match commentaries every single week. An SCFC legend. He shouldn't ever have to pay for a ticket again. He's a local institution.
Best of luck and thank you for your years of brilliant service.
|
|
|
|
Post by trincostokie on Jan 2, 2023 14:53:46 GMT
Well done Nige...you've played an absolute blinder over the years.
Thanks for the many, many memories
|
|
|
|
Post by bridgnorthstokie on Jan 2, 2023 14:53:47 GMT
All the best for the future Nigel.
Heads go up...
|
|
|
|
Post by mrcoke on Jan 2, 2023 14:54:09 GMT
Good luck to him. Hope he has a long happy healthy retirement. ?Who is going to count the corners?  |
|
