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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2009 15:58:39 GMT
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Post by StokieSC on Jan 16, 2009 16:15:21 GMT
Before my time, but thanks - will watch when I get in.
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Post by march4 on Jan 16, 2009 16:23:13 GMT
Micky Bernard used to 'protect' the back four. When you think the back four was Marshy, Bluto, Smithy and Pej, it shows just how tough he was.
I'd heard beforehand that whilst they were waiting in the Wembley tunnel before the game he told the Chelsea players exactly what was going to happen to them once the game started. He sort of confirms this in the interview.
If you watch a re-run of the final you will see Micky Bernard. He is the one who runs up behind any Chelsea player who comes near him and hacks them down.
He was never really appreciated by the fans and was the first member of the cup winning team to leave. I think Waddo thought that Mahoney was a better prospect.
Mike Bernard - a Stoke legend!
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Post by wembley4372 on Jan 16, 2009 16:35:02 GMT
If you think Bernard was not appreciated then I fear you have started your weekend already!
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Post by hanibal7 on Jan 16, 2009 16:39:09 GMT
Mickey bernard was brill,and did he leave stoke for Everton???
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Post by march4 on Jan 16, 2009 16:41:38 GMT
If you think Bernard was not appreciated then I fear you have started your weekend already! When I say not appreciated, what I mean is that he never had the sort of following that Banks, Smith, Conroy, Greenhoff and Ritchie had. For example I never remember us singing a song about Bernard. However, he was an integral part of our early 70's cup team and played his part in the development of our club into genuine title challengers. Waddo had Mahoney with Stewart Jump in reserve. He let Bernard go and we signed Hurst and Robertson. I have the utmost respect for Mike Bernard and did not intend to do him an injustice! |
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Post by swampySCFC on Jan 16, 2009 16:50:03 GMT
If you think Bernard was not appreciated then I fear you have started your weekend already! When I say not appreciated, what I mean is that he never had the sort of following that Banks, Smith, Conroy, Greenhoff and Ritchie had. For example I never remember us singing a song about Bernard. However, he was an integral part of our early 70's cup team and played his part in the development of our club into genuine title challengers. Waddo had Mahoney with Stewart Jump in reserve. He let Bernard go and we signed Hurst and Robertson. I have the utmost respect for Mike Bernard and did not intend to do him an injustice! You are quite right Marchy lad. He was apreciated but perhaps was a bit more low key. He went on to have a very successful career at Everton, a club that signed Pejic, Heathy and Bracewell from us. Nice to see that if they came along today we could tell them to piss off |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2009 17:39:29 GMT
just watched this, absolutely brilliant. mike bernard was another of my favourites, did a great job for stoke. he should be invited back to stoke to come out at half time, superb interview, wish we had a player like him now.
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Post by owdestokie on Jan 16, 2009 18:08:19 GMT
What a cracking interview. Can remember the night well, got absolutely drenched walking back to Picadilly for train back to Nottigham for college.
Like the comment about being the only player to score a penalty against BM.
Mike could mix it with the best!!!!
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Post by armitagestokie on Jan 16, 2009 18:12:23 GMT
Great clip--great memories of old Trafford in the rain and the Hammers fans lobbing either cushions or seats onto the pitch at the end.
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Post by harrysburrow on Jan 16, 2009 19:04:43 GMT
Thanks for that Stokieuk. Mike could indeed mix it with the best - and the toughest. Up there
with Chopper Harris, Norman Hunter, Tommy Smith, Billy Bremner etc.
Imagine having 5 Stoke lads in the side now, the whole defence made up of local lads - backed up by the England keeper!!
Wonder what the MOTD pundits would make of Ian Hutchinson's throw today. Probably be the best thing since sliced bread with it being Chelsea!
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Post by mica on Jan 16, 2009 19:07:23 GMT
I was at the West Ham SF and Wembley final. Mike B was an essential part of the team, as our midfield hard man. I can't see how Waddo would have thought Mahoney would have replaced him as JM was more of an attacking player.
To me, MB's sale to Everton was a massive blow. This came after we'd been at or about the top of the table. We needed one new player to make us real championship contenders. I remember listening to the sports news every night, expecting us to sign someone, and then I heard MB had gone. Our championship hopes went with him. For me, this was the sainted Waddo's biggest mistake and I've always wondered just why on earth he did it.
Great interview, though, and many thanks for posting it.
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Post by lancer on Jan 16, 2009 19:19:00 GMT
Bernard was as hard as nails, and totally committed to the cause. He was also a very good footballer.
A defence containing Marsh, Pej. Bluto, Smithy and Bernard. Believe me, there is not a team today feieding such a formidable and fearsome defence.
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Post by march4 on Jan 16, 2009 19:26:48 GMT
Bernard was as hard as nails, and totally committed to the cause. He was also a very good footballer. A defence containing Marsh, Pej. Bluto, Smithy and Bernard. Believe me, there is not a team today feieding such a formidable and fearsome defence. 'Leader' up front was no shrinking violet either. I remember him throwing a ManU defender into the Butler Street paddock. Ref booked him for it. We won at Ipswich one week and during the after match interview their manger admitted they were scared of some of our players. The best thing about them all was that they could play a bit as well and never gave less than 100%. |
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Post by ihaveadream on Jan 16, 2009 19:34:06 GMT
Micky Bernard used to 'protect' the back four. When you think the back four was Marshy, Bluto, Smithy and Pej, it shows just how tough he was. I'd heard beforehand that whilst they were waiting in the Wembley tunnel before the game he told the Chelsea players exactly what was going to happen to them once the game started. He sort of confirms this in the interview. If you watch a re-run of the final you will see Micky Bernard. He is the one who runs up behind any Chelsea player who comes near him and hacks them down. He was never really appreciated by the fans and was the first member of the cup winning team to leave. I think Waddo thought that Mahoney was a better prospect. Mike Bernard - a Stoke legend! Would be good if tomorrows team told Chelsea what was going to happen to them, although they'd probably get carded for doing that nowadays. |
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Post by rocket88 on Jan 16, 2009 20:01:15 GMT
Ta for posting that video. ;D
Mike Bernard, a rate aaarrrrrrrdddddddddddd player & a gentleman also.
Memories..............................................
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Post by fromafar07 on Jan 16, 2009 20:08:14 GMT
thanks....great interview !!!
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Post by boothenender on Jan 16, 2009 20:21:31 GMT
...mike bernard... good player,good bloke ......
went to everton when he left stoke....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2009 21:51:57 GMT
didn't get chance to watch it properly earlier so have just watched it. Its a good interview and a great insight for us young un's  Ok, not so young - born in 70 ;D We used long throws back then  |
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Post by gloucestershire stokie on Jan 16, 2009 22:11:56 GMT
thanks great interview
'older' supporter? didn't think forty odd was that old
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Jan 16, 2009 22:37:44 GMT
No wonder he gives Banksy a lot of credit................after all he got him out of the shit in the League Cup Final after that dreadful back-pass!!!  No worries though Mike, it's all but been forgotten now, although it might have been a different kettle of fish had we lost because of it!!! |
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Ok, not so young - born in 70 ;D
