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Post by march4 on Jan 2, 2023 14:54:24 GMT
Well done Nige.
Happy retirement.
I fear this will also be the end of Radio Stoke.
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Post by stokesaint1 on Jan 2, 2023 15:04:43 GMT
Everybody reaches this point in their life and careers unfortunately, which I can personally vouch for. Nigel has had a great career doing this job but, as age catches up, standards start to be affected so Nigel is probably doing the right thing. "There's no doubt about it". Enjoy your retirement Nigel
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Post by jeycov on Jan 2, 2023 15:11:00 GMT
Clive Clarke talking a lot of sense right now We haven’t got the skilful players from the Premiership era, most Championship clubs are in the same situation. Winning mentality and attitude needs to return
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Post by Billy the kid on Jan 2, 2023 15:11:10 GMT
Well done Nige. Happy retirement. I fear this will also be the end of Radio Stoke. Apparently local sports on the BBC is ring fenced, for now.
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Post by DansViews on Jan 2, 2023 16:06:24 GMT
I missed this - what sort of things did he say in his announcement?
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Post by citynickscfc on Jan 2, 2023 16:14:53 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. He's 80 ffs
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Post by middleoftheboothen on Jan 2, 2023 16:15:02 GMT
Well done Nige. I always grew up listening to the away matches I couldn't go to in the week cus of school etc and this season I've had you on the stream as I can't get to the games and for all your mistakes you're a proper stokie and it shows in your commentary. A part of Stoke city for me and you should be remembered in high regards. The commentary for the Cardiff playoff game was quite brilliant and sums you up and although it's probably time to hang up the mic finding a replacement for you won't be easy.
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Post by scfcwebby on Jan 2, 2023 16:29:57 GMT
Legend, hope he enjoys his retirement with a good seat in the stands "Enjoy his retirement with a seat in the stands" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You're a funny (if not slightly sadistic) guy
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Post by hoppo96 on Jan 2, 2023 16:32:29 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. I think that's a little unfair. Sure, it's better he retires on his own terms but I think people are entitled to criticise, I mean if this was a new woman commentating and making the same mistakes there'd be a 11 page thread on this forum mocking her. As for anybody sending abusive posts about him? Well, welcome to the internet.
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Post by hoppo96 on Jan 2, 2023 16:33:56 GMT
I think local sports radio will be fine for now but you'll see more 'cutbacks'. We (BBC R Stoke) already seem to share a lot of our staff with BBC Radio Shropshire, I expect to get more commentators who maybe cover Walsall, Shrewsbury, Coventry too depending on cover. A bit like what happens with Reach & the Sentinel.
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jan 2, 2023 16:35:30 GMT
Wonder if he will ever see us win at home again
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Jan 2, 2023 16:40:35 GMT
No more Jason Brown
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Post by marylandstoke on Jan 2, 2023 16:47:19 GMT
I don't want to be "that" guy but....
Possibly a good time for a couple of our 'colour' commentators to hang it up too?
Shout out to Clive today. Awesome.
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Post by liathroid on Jan 2, 2023 17:23:15 GMT
liked Nigel , his commentary's were fun ,thats why I liked the him and great mistaken names
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Post by roylandstoke on Jan 2, 2023 17:24:44 GMT
I think he could get a game up front next season
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Post by questionable on Jan 2, 2023 18:01:08 GMT
I can’t imagine watching some of the shit he’s watched over the years, blokes a saint.
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Post by franklin on Jan 2, 2023 18:09:28 GMT
I wish him all the best a smashing chap, good luck and a long and happy retirement Nigel.
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Post by dirtclod on Jan 2, 2023 18:23:07 GMT
See what this bunch of tossers has done? It's not enough to run off a significant portion of the fans. Now they've gone and worn out the Nigel.
Have a happy retirement Nige. I will miss that voice. The least we could do as a club is set up a center cirtle any time he's in attendance.
Edit: For me he is the "voice" of SCFC. Love the bloke.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jan 2, 2023 18:26:30 GMT
He will be very sorely missed.
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Post by potter25 on Jan 2, 2023 18:36:41 GMT
“Heads go up”
Proper SCFC legend
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jan 2, 2023 18:40:11 GMT
The word "stockings" will also be officially retired.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Jan 2, 2023 18:49:56 GMT
Should have retired at least 2 years ago but in his day he was the voice of Stoke City
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Post by boweryboy on Jan 2, 2023 18:50:31 GMT
Even he has had enough of watching this shite !!!😡😡
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Post by BlurtonRed on Jan 2, 2023 18:55:55 GMT
Thanks for the incredible service Nige.
I'd love hear an ex pro now ask the questions after the game. Clarke would be brilliant.Talks some sense, knows his stuff
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Post by loosestools on Jan 2, 2023 19:01:04 GMT
A statue is required next to other SCFC legends - Banks, Mathews and Nige
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Post by BuckRogers on Jan 2, 2023 19:08:47 GMT
Happy retirement Nigel 🙌 I think this season as finally broke him
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Post by potters11 on Jan 2, 2023 19:15:42 GMT
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Post by eddyclamp on Jan 2, 2023 19:46:16 GMT
Stoke City are in the Premier League, who remembers that one. Seems years ago now. Good luck Nigel enjoy your retirement.
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Post by stokie1 on Jan 2, 2023 19:52:49 GMT
Complete legend. Will really miss him.
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Post by kidcrewbob on Jan 2, 2023 20:02:31 GMT
Should make him manager…….
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