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Post by ochwarrior on Jun 27, 2008 20:06:33 GMT
Midweek games and approaching the ground from the the Kings Hall cark park to be greeted by the floodlights behind the Boothen End.They seemed to light up all of Stoke.
Pure magic.
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Post by Chris Of Arabia on Jun 27, 2008 20:09:54 GMT
It was a shorter walk back to my Mum's after the game
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Post by scfclifer on Jun 27, 2008 20:10:04 GMT
the old red rails that use to run across the boothen end used to sit on them as a kid ,,,,,used to get knocked off them every time we scored ;d
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Jun 27, 2008 20:13:09 GMT
The Golden Goal Girl.... ;D Ahhh happy days, didn't Terry Conroy marry her?
The kiddies paddock, where I started my love affair with this mighty club.
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Post by GeordieDave on Jun 27, 2008 20:13:37 GMT
Ive never settled at the Brit. In fact I fucking hate the place. Its a sterile experience although that should improve when consistently full. I dont feel at home. Its infrastructure is shite and with the exception of the Riverside I cant think of a ground more logistically challenging.
I loved the Vic. The smell, the noise. Ive sat in all four stands with a ST in the Boothen, Butler, Boothen Stand and old/new Stoke Ends.
I miss the old open Stoke End. I was a nipper and could watch the Boothen End swaying/cheering. Outside was the old club shop, badge and programme seller, hot dog man and so on.
I also miss midweek games that just seemed to have a special atmosphere. The lights, the smell, the crack.
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Post by victoriaboothenboy on Jun 27, 2008 20:16:23 GMT
The Golden Goal Girl.... Ahhh happy days, didn't Terry Conroy marry her?
Wasnt Terry .It was John Marsh
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Jun 27, 2008 20:16:24 GMT
Ive never settled at the Brit. In fact I fucking hate the place. Its a sterile experience although that should improve when consistently full. I dont feel at home. Its infrastructure is shite and with the exception of the Riverside I cant think of a ground more logistically challenging. I loved the Vic. The smell, the noise. Ive sat in all four stands with a ST in the Boothen, Butler, Boothen Stand and old/new Stoke Ends. I miss the old open Stoke End. I was a nipper and could watch the Boothen End swaying/cheering. Outside was the old club shop, badge and programme seller, hot dog man and so on. I also miss midweek games that just seemed to have a special atmosphere. The lights, the smell, the crack. Agree with all that Dave, karma for you! As an adult going to the Beehive before the match and drinking the best bitter in the world, then walking down the hill to the ground, christ I'm getting a lump in my throat here! |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Jun 27, 2008 20:17:34 GMT
The Golden Goal Girl.... Ahhh happy days, didn't Terry Conroy marry her? Wasnt Terry .It was John Marsh Thank you...I stand corrected. |
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Post by AlanHansen on Jun 27, 2008 20:20:34 GMT
Standing, turning up 5 minutes before k.o., being close to the pitch, the Boothen Paddock, getting off the ground easily, the mentals, how intimidating the place was and the fading memories. Still miss the place like mad.
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Post by powchirper on Jun 27, 2008 20:31:36 GMT
Think this is John Marsh's daughter.  |
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Post by jay1610 on Jun 27, 2008 20:31:51 GMT
Was never old enough to enjoy the place really, only 5 when we left, but I think that the standing is the thing that is most missed, the atmosphere accelerates much more quickly and people are in a much more confined space meaning that people are encouraged to join in. When you go to Cardiff and Colchester away, I imagine it barely scratches the surface of the Vic but, the atmos is better tenfold.
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Post by Oatcake Andy on Jun 27, 2008 20:58:43 GMT
The move from the Vic was one of the reasons I failed to continue to follow Stoke (that and the fact that sitting down behind the goal at the Boothen End was just pointless IMHO). I just loved the atmosphere.
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Post by daverichards on Jun 27, 2008 21:06:45 GMT
Going into the boothen end through season ticket holders only turnstile, and bypassing the concourse under the boothen
The old programme shop that was on the corner
standing with my back to the wall at the back of the boothen
swinging off the roof girders
being at a full house and yet when we scored a good ten feet would open up infront of me . Thats what proper metals are, when you can move around
seeing smoke billowing out of the roof at flood lit games
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Post by Mason_Stokie on Jun 27, 2008 21:08:51 GMT
the session around town before...
the final pint in the "vic"..
the final, final pint at the supporters club...
standing...
everything?
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Post by victoriaboothenboy on Jun 27, 2008 21:21:35 GMT
THE VIC - brings back many many happy memories. Here are just 5 of the best
1. Dumping Manure out of the cup in front of 49000+
2. Stuffing The Arse 5-0 the year they did the double
3. Euro night against the then mighty AJAX
4. A vague memory of a Dobing hat trick to avoid relegation
5. Beating Leeds 3-2 (from 2-0 down) to end their long unbeaten record
Happy Days
Any others out there?
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Post by goodjobson on Jun 27, 2008 21:31:33 GMT
For some reason I always remember walking along Lime Street for a midweek game in the winter, puddles on the floor and seeing the reflection of the floodlights in them. Seeing the Boothen Stand and building apprehension the closer to the ground I got. Wondering who will be playing tonight. Hope we win, freezing my nuts off.
And then getting into the Boothen End at the corner between the Boothen Stand and the Boothen End, I would always look up to the Boothen to see how many were in. Making my way through the Boothen to the usual spot and joining in conversations with other regulars about anything really. We were all there to see the game, support the team together, and if we were playing shite we would all moan together! Everyone with the same asperations and working class lives enjoying each others company. It cannot be replaced.
I have to add though, although a different venue and not the same, I have adjusted to the Brit and last season was obviously the best season there yet. There were occasions when the stadium seemed to be waking up at last, some really loud delilahs.
I look forward to much more of that next year, it was time we moved and although I voted to stay at the Vic, I think it was right to move on now in reflection.
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Jun 27, 2008 21:31:47 GMT
Having to negotiate the fence and the pit to get on the pitch.
Remember it kicking off after 1 game and a copper on his horse going up the steep steps at the back of the Boothen. I still cant believe he never fell off.
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Post by ramitupper on Jun 27, 2008 21:38:58 GMT
Moaning twats who constantly go on about how great it was "DOWN THE VIC",Despite the fact it was a mainly cold,empty,poorly attended dump.  Oh sorry thats still going on.  |
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Post by Oatcake Andy on Jun 27, 2008 21:43:12 GMT
Moaning twats who constantly go on about how great it was "DOWN THE VIC",Despite the fact it was a mainly cold,empty,poorly attended dump. Oh sorry thats still going on. Glad to know you miss me ;-) |
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Post by doorx on Jun 27, 2008 21:43:17 GMT
standing on the boothen, pint in one hand pie in other, untill stoke scored then the beer went up in the air with everybody else's then you got soaked ;D ;D ;D
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Jun 27, 2008 21:46:13 GMT
I was Mascot at the Old Vic when i was 6 - best moment of my life leading the team out, sadly miss the vic
Stoke City 3 - 1 Portsmouth
Amazing Day!!!
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Post by leeklad on Jun 27, 2008 21:55:09 GMT
looking around post C,all me mates congregating round post C,nearly gettin locked out against rotherham boxing day,the best mentals you could ever wish for,me mate ant(r.i.p)I think everyones list could go on forever.The backstreets,the sweetshop,the fear,the excitement walking up the boothen steps,enough said
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Post by Mr Wheeze on Jun 27, 2008 22:51:40 GMT
The moaners in the Boothen Paddock, of which i was one! ;D The Vic was unique. You could have a small crowd of 7 or 8 thousand and the place would still generate a good atmosphere and make the opposition feel intimidated. The Brit is our home but memories of our spiritual home will never fade.  |
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Post by leeklad on Jun 27, 2008 22:57:29 GMT
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Post by algor on Jun 27, 2008 23:03:30 GMT
Paying 5p to get in the PMT club, walking from the PMT to the Boothen and paying £7.00 to get in, Standing on the terrace and spending 5 minutes trying to find my mates after we had scored! They were great times but we now have the chance to create new great times for a new generation of fans. Look back with affection but look forward with exitement |
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Post by Cityfullergoals on Jun 27, 2008 23:08:52 GMT
Personally I cant really add to what has been said on this post
My whole life revolved around saturday (or whatever night match) at the Vic
I have posted this before, and I really do feel sorry for the younger generation today, who have only experienced the Brit
The Vic and the REAL Boothen End was something that I will cherish until the day that i die full stop
Ask Huddysleftfoot or Wizzardofthedribble - they know EXACTLY what I mean 
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Post by powchirper on Jun 27, 2008 23:13:16 GMT
Paying 10 bob to get in the open end.  |
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Post by leeklad on Jun 27, 2008 23:21:48 GMT
i thought bob worked on the butler street paddock?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 27, 2008 23:27:21 GMT
Ive never settled at the Brit. In fact I fucking hate the place. Its a sterile experience although that should improve when consistently full. I dont feel at home. Its infrastructure is shite and with the exception of the Riverside I cant think of a ground more logistically challenging. I loved the Vic. The smell, the noise. Ive sat in all four stands with a ST in the Boothen, Butler, Boothen Stand and old/new Stoke Ends. I miss the old open Stoke End. I was a nipper and could watch the Boothen End swaying/cheering. Outside was the old club shop, badge and programme seller, hot dog man and so on. I also miss midweek games that just seemed to have a special atmosphere. The lights, the smell, the crack. The crack? Do You mean craic? |
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Post by jamiestarr on Jun 28, 2008 1:55:45 GMT
Watching Graham Shaw blast it at Mike Hooper's legs when he should have gone round him. That could have been the scalp of all time.
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