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Post by Wizbit on Mar 9, 2009 21:13:19 GMT
who wasnt born or hasnt lived in Stoke On Trent?
If so why SCFC?
Nowt gay like just wondered ???
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Post by sammychung on Mar 9, 2009 21:22:42 GMT
Me.
Cos me Dad was a gloryhunter in 72 and we been going from Nantwich ever since!
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Post by Malex on Mar 9, 2009 21:30:05 GMT
I was born in Hampshire, lived down here for 9 years, moved to stoke for 2 years between the ages of 9 and 11, then ended up back down in hampshire from then onwards (now rapidly approaching mid 20's)
My father was born and raised in Stoke and is a big Stoke fan and used to take me down the vic for the 2 years that we were living up there (don't think i missed a home game for those 2 years and made a fair few away games too!) and I've been hooked since, although nowadays only really get to make it to the Brit about once a season if that and the southerner away games (done Swindon, Oxford, Wycombe, Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth, Charlton, Reading etc over the years). I have some family up there still but otherwise have no affiliation with the potteries area. I don't have a Stokie accent and probably sound like a home fan in the wrong end when I'm at away games down on the south coast. Never been in the least bit tempted to follow any of the more local clubs to me as I fell in love with the club whilst I was going weekly and I'm still as in love with it as I was then!
Am I still allowed on here?
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Post by Ddraigcoch on Mar 9, 2009 21:34:32 GMT
I was born in Hampshire, lived down here for 9 years, moved to stoke for 2 years between the ages of 9 and 11, then ended up back down in hampshire from then onwards (now rapidly approaching mid 20's) My father was born and raised in Stoke and is a big Stoke fan and used to take me down the vic for the 2 years that we were living up there (don't think i missed a home game for those 2 years and made a fair few away games too!) and I've been hooked since, although nowadays only really get to make it to the Brit about once a season if that and the southerner away games (done Swindon, Oxford, Wycombe, Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth, Charlton, Reading etc over the years). I have some family up there still but otherwise have no affiliation with the potteries area. I don't have a Stokie accent and probably sound like a home fan in the wrong end when I'm at away games down on the south coast. Never been in the least bit tempted to follow any of the more local clubs to me as I fell in love with the club whilst I was going weekly and I'm still as in love with it as I was then! Am I still allowed on here? I'd say you were fella ;D |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 9, 2009 21:42:20 GMT
Born in Warrington and lived in Newcastle - under - Lyme from age 3 until age 18. So I have never lived in Stoke but I'll carry on supporting them whether you like it or not, wizbit.
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Post by MUZZPERTH on Mar 9, 2009 21:46:33 GMT
yes me,
i bought (or my dad did) a stoke top at a market stall in edinburgh back in 1991 when i was only 10. my relationship with the club has got stronger over the years. think the fact that LOU was a fellow jock in charge at the time and that also every week i was amazed at a club stuck in the 3rd tier of english football was getting crowds of around 15000 at home. being young though i never manged to get to the vic and only ever made it to a couple of friendly games up here in scotland. been to 3 games this season and will be at boro and wigan games. not bad going for being 300 miles away.
i am hooked on stoke and i love it.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 9, 2009 21:47:03 GMT
Fornside- You sound like my Mum trying to be all middle class!   |
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Post by banburypotter on Mar 9, 2009 21:50:21 GMT
born in banbury, lived here all my life. from a young age we used to visit an aunt and uncle in burslem  and most if not all my relations were fail fans  , but my uncle who was from down this way originally used to get tickets for me and my dad, as stoke were in the division one (circa 1967) whilst fail were in something like division 3 north or something as laughable. bear in mind down here in oxfordshire the nearest big team was probably coventry city, but we had no relations there ;D so every time we came to stay and stoke were at home he would get us tickets, we used to sit in the butler street stand upper, in later years i moved to the boothen and my dad stayed in the butler street. dark dank nights in stoke at the vic were a long way from the small market town that was banbury back then and i found it magical, i was hooked and have supported them ever since. my dad departed this world some years ago and i got a wall of fame brick in his memory, my uncle passed on and i will always be grateful to him for introducing me to the family that is stoke city. my aunt is still with us and we sometimes stay over when stoke are at home, but more recently we stay with her when there is no game, to spend more time with her. my wife and eldest son stephen have been to the brit, but mandy felt she got in the way of a lads day out and stephen was not too bothered one way or the other, however shaun(banburybey) got into it early and is as passionate as anyone, and to be going home and away with him is the best feeling a dad can have when it comes to footy. we have had many a cracking/scruffy day out over the years watching stoke and could not possibly think of supporting anyone else. anyone that knows us on here knows how passionate we are about all things stoke. we are always loyal, always proud and always stoke. |
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Post by dexter97 on Mar 9, 2009 21:50:27 GMT
Born in Warrington and lived in Newcastle - under - Lyme from age 3 until age 18. So I have never lived in Stoke but I'll carry on supporting them whether you like it or not, wizbit. 'Castle is just a part of Stoke for people who think they're too posh to be Stokies. |
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Post by Spud on Mar 9, 2009 21:52:12 GMT
I'm from Manchester, Stoke are the only team Ive ever supported due to my dad being from Blurton and then joining the RAF meeting my mum from Manchester hence why I'm from Manchester. Went to my first Stoke game as a Birthday treat in 1993/94 season where we lost to Oldham or Tranmere and it was cold, wet and I loved it.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 9, 2009 21:54:02 GMT
Born in Warrington and lived in Newcastle - under - Lyme from age 3 until age 18. So I have never lived in Stoke but I'll carry on supporting them whether you like it or not, wizbit. 'Castle is just a part of Stoke for people who think they're too posh to be Stokies. Bah Himbug - you'll be trying to claim that Crwho is part of Stoke next! ;D |
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Post by Spud on Mar 9, 2009 21:56:27 GMT
born in banbury, lived here all my life. from a young age we used to visit an aunt and uncle in burslem and most if not all my relations were fail fans , but my uncle who was from down this way originally used to get tickets for me and my dad, as stoke were in the division one (circa 1967) whilst fail were in something like division 3 north or something as laughable. bear in mind down here in oxfordshire the nearest big team was probably coventry city, but we had no relations there ;D so every time we came to stay and stoke were at home he would get us tickets, we used to sit in the butler street stand upper, in later years i moved to the boothen and my dad stayed in the butler street. dark dank nights in stoke at the vic were a long way from the small market town that was banbury back then and i found it magical, i was hooked and have supported them ever since. my dad departed this world some years ago and i got a wall of fame brick in his memory, my uncle passed on and i will always be grateful to him for introducing me to the family that is stoke city. my aunt is still with us and we sometimes stay over when stoke are at home, but more recently we stay with her when there is no game, to spend more time with her. my wife and eldest son stephen have been to the brit, but mandy felt she got in the way of a lads day out and stephen was not too bothered one way or the other, however shaun(banburybey) got into it early and is as passionate as anyone, and to be going home and away with him is the best feeling a dad can have when it comes to footy. we have had many a cracking/scruffy day out over the years watching stoke and could not possibly think of supporting anyone else. anyone that knows us on here knows how passionate we are about all things stoke. we are always loyal, always proud and always stoke. Was down Banbury las weekend visiting my mates brother, nice place. For some reason it was full of dirty women in the pubs and that one club. The women outnumber the men which is always good. |
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Post by craig1974 on Mar 9, 2009 21:57:24 GMT
Nice thread this, seing where people come from to support Stoke . .
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Post by Ddraigcoch on Mar 9, 2009 21:58:12 GMT
Born in Brecon
Live for STOKE!
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Post by trebor63 on Mar 9, 2009 21:58:16 GMT
I was born in Nantwich and lived all my life in Crewe. My Dad was a Crewe and Stoke fan (watched whoever was at home) and apparently he took me to a friendly game between Crewe and Stoke around 69-70. He thought he'd get me to support the Alex but apparently I went on and on and on about going to watch Stoke (I guess our fans were loud buggers then too) He took me to my first match when Stoke were at home to Arsenal and we won 5-0  Shortly after this Stoke won the League cup finished in European places in the league and were littered with superstar players. I never thought them days would return but maybe just maybe they might do now! Thank you TP and PC |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 9, 2009 21:58:18 GMT
'Castle is just a part of Stoke for people who think they're too posh to be Stokies. Bah Himbug - you'll be trying to claim that Crwho is part of Stoke next! ;D  That's just wrong! |
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Post by MUZZPERTH on Mar 9, 2009 21:58:49 GMT
born in banbury, lived here all my life. from a young age we used to visit an aunt and uncle in burslem and most if not all my relations were fail fans , but my uncle who was from down this way originally used to get tickets for me and my dad, as stoke were in the division one (circa 1967) whilst fail were in something like division 3 north or something as laughable. bear in mind down here in oxfordshire the nearest big team was probably coventry city, but we had no relations there ;D so every time we came to stay and stoke were at home he would get us tickets, we used to sit in the butler street stand upper, in later years i moved to the boothen and my dad stayed in the butler street. dark dank nights in stoke at the vic were a long way from the small market town that was banbury back then and i found it magical, i was hooked and have supported them ever since. my dad departed this world some years ago and i got a wall of fame brick in his memory, my uncle passed on and i will always be grateful to him for introducing me to the family that is stoke city. my aunt is still with us and we sometimes stay over when stoke are at home, but more recently we stay with her when there is no game, to spend more time with her. my wife and eldest son stephen have been to the brit, but mandy felt she got in the way of a lads day out and stephen was not too bothered one way or the other, however shaun(banburybey) got into it early and is as passionate as anyone, and to be going home and away with him is the best feeling a dad can have when it comes to footy. we have had many a cracking/scruffy day out over the years watching stoke and could not possibly think of supporting anyone else. anyone that knows us on here knows how passionate we are about all things stoke. we are always loyal, always proud and always stoke. Was down Banbury las weekend visiting my mates brother, nice place. For some reason it was full of dirty women in the pubs and that one club. The women outnumber the men which is always good. i fancy a night out there  |
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Post by trebor63 on Mar 9, 2009 21:59:42 GMT
'Castle is just a part of Stoke for people who think they're too posh to be Stokies. Bah Himbug - you'll be trying to claim that Crwho is part of Stoke next! ;D Crewe IS part of Stoke (for the very very posh ) |
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Mar 9, 2009 22:00:30 GMT
Born and bred in Stafford. Until I was 18 I always supported Liverpool. This was because they were a good team when I was about 6 so just latched onto them. Never went to see them and only glimpsed them on match of the day. I wasn't really into footie as my dad was into crown green bowls and my brother was a dingle, so no interest in footie in my house. Then when I was 18 I worked at Lotus shoe factory in Stafford with a couple of Stoke fans. One day they asked me to go along and that was it. On the train to Stoke. Knock on the back door at the roebuck then stroll round to the Glebe. Then the walk to the Vic. Go mental on the Boothen end then into the social club after. That became a regular Saturday for me and I have been hooked ever since. I owe a lot to them 2 Stokies. ;D |
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Post by dexter97 on Mar 9, 2009 22:05:26 GMT
Crewe IS part of Stoke (for the very very posh ) Crewe: Where status is measured by the number of fingers and toes one possesses. ;D |
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Post by KevinWhimper on Mar 9, 2009 22:05:27 GMT
Good effort for converting Stafford! you've crossed from the dark side! ;D
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Post by Wizbit on Mar 9, 2009 22:06:12 GMT
didnt want to upset you lakeland i hear your like part of the furniture on here [;-)]
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Post by banburypotter on Mar 9, 2009 22:08:10 GMT
Was down Banbury las weekend visiting my mates brother, nice place. For some reason it was full of dirty women in the pubs and that one club. The women outnumber the men which is always good. i fancy a night out there spud, i'll wager one of the pubs was biffer central aka chicagos, there are some sights to behold in there, ask my lad ;D there are a few clubs in banbury to be fair, and i am sure they are all have more women than men. muzz, one day mate, one day ;D |
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Post by trebor63 on Mar 9, 2009 22:10:48 GMT
Crewe IS part of Stoke (for the very very posh ) Crewe: Where status is measured by the number of fingers and toes one possesses. ;D You people with ten toes and ten fingers are soooooo smug! Whats wrong with having a few extra ones |
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Post by carolinastokie on Mar 9, 2009 22:11:24 GMT
Born in Telford, though it wasn't called that then, and since then have lived in Morville, Oswestry and Madeley in Shropshire; Manchester; Burton-on-Trent; Munich, Germany; Atlanta, Georgia and Greenville, South Carolina. Why Stoke? My Dad was born and brought up in Market Drayton and his Father and Grandfather were both Stokies, so I inherited it I guess. Since then I've passed the virus on to my son and daughters. My eldest daughter married a Stokie and so my granddaughter is now a Stokie as well. Two years old and can already sing the Ricci and Mama songs, though her Mum has drawn the line at Delilah just yet. |
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Post by Ddraigcoch on Mar 9, 2009 22:12:37 GMT
i fancy a night out there spud, i'll wager one of the pubs was biffer central aka chicagos, there are some sights to behold in there, ask my lad ;D there are a few clubs in banbury to be fair, and i am sure they are all have more women than men. muzz, one day mate, one day ;D Ahhhhh! Poor muzz...thats a bit harsh Naanberry;D |
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Post by Spud on Mar 9, 2009 22:14:36 GMT
i fancy a night out there spud, i'll wager one of the pubs was biffer central aka chicagos, there are some sights to behold in there, ask my lad ;D there are a few clubs in banbury to be fair, and i am sure they are all have more women than men. muzz, one day mate, one day ;D Went in one club with a light up dance floor and a bar with a Spanish sounding name, got a few funny looks walking around Banbury the next day with my yellow Stoke top on. |
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Post by Ddraigcoch on Mar 9, 2009 22:16:05 GMT
Crewe: Where status is measured by the number of fingers and toes one possesses. ;D You people with ten toes and ten fingers are soooooo smug! Whats wrong with having a few extra ones Went to school with a lad who had five fingers....he had this little digit growing out of the side of his hand......come to think of it he had one on his other hand aswell. Hell of a spinner ;D |
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Post by scfcrmagic on Mar 9, 2009 22:16:56 GMT
Born in Leicester moved to stoke when 3 years old ...Dad took me to watch Stoke and I've considered myself a stokie ever since.... Eddys mum
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Post by dealstokie08 on Mar 9, 2009 22:17:32 GMT
I was converted , I was a yido !!
Come from Notts, but lived in Kent since I was 5
My mothers boyfriend at the time took me to watch Stoke at Wembley in 92 for the Autoglass trophy, I was 13
I was hooked, from that day I supported Stoke and Spurs for about 3 years, More I started to get into football the more I realised the was only 1 team for me !!
Never lived in Stoke, buy have plenty of friends there, plus when my mum and her boyfriend split he moved back and I have a place to crash !!
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and most if not all my relations were fail fans 
, but my uncle who was from down this way originally used to get tickets for me and my dad, as stoke were in the division one (circa 1967) whilst fail were in something like division 3 north or something as laughable.
That's just wrong!
