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Post by salopstick on Jun 30, 2011 14:07:24 GMT
genuinely shocked
this is terrible news, condolences to the family and to his friends on here
RIP fella
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Post by Trubritt on Jun 30, 2011 14:17:00 GMT
R.I,P Fellow Stokie
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Post by surreystokie on Jun 30, 2011 14:43:53 GMT
suffolkstokie, my heartfelt gratitude to you for providing the Eastern News cutting of this tragic news of a man who was quizzical, humourous, easy-to-like and to admire. He was a typical Stokie, a fellow without pretensions.
We got on well and I chatted to him at Wembley and also at the Brit, before the penultimate match. Like all of us, he was so proud of the club's recent achievements, if in his typically understated way.
I happpily recall his inviting me to party, inside Carrow Road, with his Canary pals, including the enthusiastic Delia, before a match with Norwich City, a club with the same outlook and humility as ours and it was the first fixture I looked for, when they were published, earlier this month. I was looking forward to seeing him there and so soon.
After such a shocking and untimely tragedy, my condolences go to Stepen's loved ones and his many friends in East Anglia and the Potteries. Jack, you have his legacy in print and may this, together with reflections of so many interesting days together, sustain you in the difficult days ahead.
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Post by salut on Jun 30, 2011 14:47:15 GMT
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Post by Chorley on Jun 30, 2011 15:05:42 GMT
My God. What a thoroughly great bloke. I was looking forward to bumping into him again at the next OO's match. What to say?
I've only just seen that another mint chap, Big Ade had died, too.
R.I.P., lads.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2011 15:08:05 GMT
Not long come in from work and i'm absolutely stunned at the news of Stephen's death,he was always great to talk too at away games and a true fan who will be sadly missed.I always remember one game in particular against my local team Derby when all out of town Stokies had to travel to the game on a bus and got picked up at Shardlow services on the A50 and we had some great banter about me and my daughter getting on the Stoke bus rather than travel just 3 miles up the road and sit in their end,RIP Stephen and my condolences to the family.
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Post by timbrownwasright on Jun 30, 2011 15:09:32 GMT
This has made me very sad.
I was fortunate enough to meet Stephen on several occasions, years ago. I posted a rant on the old Oatcake, during which I mentioned that I lived in Norwich. Stephen contacted me and we met up for a drink. I went to a few away games with him and he introduced me to several of the well known posters on The Oatcake (including Smudge in a pub in Gillingham).
I hadn't seen him for a few years (due to me not being able to make many games), but on the occasions I did bump into him (usually in away ground toilets!) we always had a quick chat.
RIP
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Post by leicspotter on Jun 30, 2011 15:11:17 GMT
This really is so sad, and shocking.
Last time I spoke to Stephen (not that I knew him well) was at Hartlepool. We've come a long way since then!!
I know he didn't alwaya appreciate the style of play under TP, but then, he DID have some style himself!!
Condolences to his family
LP
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Post by Claus_SCFC on Jun 30, 2011 15:15:35 GMT
Sad, sad news
I enjoyed reading his books, and his posts on here as well.
RIP Winger
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Post by houstonsteve on Jun 30, 2011 15:30:51 GMT
Very, very shocked. RIP Winger.
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Post by Mr Wheeze on Jun 30, 2011 15:34:04 GMT
RIP Winger
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Jun 30, 2011 15:38:15 GMT
Very sad news indeed. Far to young. R.I.P fellow Stokie.
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Post by itsajoytobeapotter on Jun 30, 2011 15:43:22 GMT
A great supporter who had that great ability to capture the things that we all saw so well in his books. A real tragedy. RIP
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2011 15:49:58 GMT
Terrible news
RIP
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Post by likelyladgalizmo on Jun 30, 2011 15:57:37 GMT
RIP
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Post by jezzascfc on Jun 30, 2011 16:06:01 GMT
I have just been reading the extensive tributes to Winger above and will admit to shedding a tear or two (sensitive arty-farty sort as the "authorc*nt", a term of endearment, was, he would have appreciated that!! LOL). Still finding it hard to take in........we've lost a good 'un
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Post by maxplonk on Jun 30, 2011 16:09:06 GMT
This is a terrible shock. Only knew him through his writing, which made him a sort of ambassador for Stoke City.
RIP
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Post by rigsby on Jun 30, 2011 16:32:26 GMT
Many condolences to all his family and friends, he was a fantastic writer, i've read "She Stood There Laughing" three times now it's a great book written by a true football supporter.
RIP to a top bloke x
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Post by OldStokie on Jun 30, 2011 16:48:37 GMT
Sleep easy winger, my special mate.
I've lost a son, Tony has lost a brother (as have Greyman and Mr Pink), and Sam and Tom-the-Bastard and Matt and Scott have lost a favourite uncle, and our respective families have lost a special person in their lives.
But I have gained a daughter in Trezza, his partner, who is such a very special person in her own right. I've also pinched his bestest (© John Rudge) mate, Ben-the-Hat, who is an inspirational and wonderfully warm person, as is Clair, his partner, and other special people who rallied around Trezza in her darkest moments.
I was staying with winger and Trezza at the time, and it came as an enormous shock to us when we heard the news. There's a big hole there now that can never be filled for all of us.
My special thoughts are also with his son Jack (The Mogul - who winger adored), mum Carol, Dianne his lovely sister and her family, Bumble his beloved brother, and Arthur his dad. I'm hoping to see them at the weekend.
Thank you all for your wonderful, warm, kind words of condolence. I'm sure winger's family will take great comfort from what you have written.
Never has a cliche had more meaning than this now:
Hold on.....
OS.
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Post by We Are Premier League on Jun 30, 2011 16:53:20 GMT
Such sad news I was honored to meet him and what a top bloke he was.
RI.P mate sleep tight
mattyb_scfc_2
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Post by LH_SCFC on Jun 30, 2011 16:58:05 GMT
I read his first book on a school trip in Germany and lent it to a German lad to indoctrinate him in the Stoke way. He was soon writing "Goooaaaarrrrnnnn Stoke" everywhere.
RIP
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Post by Northy on Jun 30, 2011 17:04:00 GMT
Very sad news indeed, I didn't realise who winger was until seeing the picture, a face seen at many matches over the years. RIP winger, too young to go.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2011 17:07:27 GMT
Just got in a heard the news, shocked doesn't come close.
Met him a few times, mainly at away games, lovely bloke, rest in peace.
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Post by DansViews on Jun 30, 2011 17:09:35 GMT
gutted isnt the word, was a top top man and had some brilliant conversations with him at OO games
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Post by brandyandcoke on Jun 30, 2011 17:24:52 GMT
writing through tears,i can honestly say i,m prouder now than ever about your "winger " and my brother.thank you all so much for your moving,honest and gobsmacked words,what a f--king tragedy.steve was my hero and idol,his books were ace and like you all say he was a truely top gent.i now understand what a pain it must have been for him (and an honour for me and sam) for him to have to come to scotland for our wedding ! i LOVE YOU big bro . our kid XXXXXXXX Brandyandcoke was the first name Steve put me on the oatcake with , when it was proboards . I just want to thank you all for your kind words . I have been a Stokie for 55 years and took Steve to his first match at the Vic . RIP my lovely wonderful son xxx Mum xxx
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Post by Anto1962 on Jun 30, 2011 17:37:53 GMT
That's terrible , terrible news and has shocked me I just don't know what to say. Deepest condolences to the rest of the family R I P Winger.
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Post by kitkatkev on Jun 30, 2011 17:51:14 GMT
Shocked
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Post by NassauDave on Jun 30, 2011 17:54:51 GMT
Bloody awful news. I loved his books and his posts on here. Thoughts to his family.
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Post by andypleedsstokie on Jun 30, 2011 17:56:38 GMT
I was working late, waiting to go to a meeting in Leeds city centre so I thought I'd pop on the Oatcake Board to pass a few minutes before I headed off. I expected wild transfer rumours, amusing tales, and the usual banter. What I did not expect to find was this thread. At the moment I'm finding it hard to put into words what a shock this was and how incredibly sad this news is. I feel empty. My thoughts and condolences go out to all of Stephen's family and friends. I was privileged to meet "Winger" and be part of the Dender Bender PHW trip to Brussels a few years ago. That weekend will live in my memory forever, largely in part because of Stephen's fine company. We continued to remain in touch, I had the honour of helping proof read some of his work, and sharing laughs along the way. I can't say much more now, I'm too upset. We have all lost a true Stoke City hero in my eyes. RIP Winger. A "Pulis out" to you one last time. AndyP
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Post by AlliG on Jun 30, 2011 17:57:16 GMT
A real shock to see this thread.
Winger was alwas one of the most interesting posters on here, especially when he was at his contrary best.
RIP
Sincere condolences to his family & friends.
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