billc
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Post by billc on Sept 7, 2011 17:23:44 GMT
Just been carrying out a bit of research on the 70s in Hanley Library. It comes as a shock to see how close City were to being relegated that season and to compound the problems Waddington got done for drink driving.
Great period for bands though with Rory Gallagher in Feb, Elton John at the Heavy Steam Machine at the beginning of March and Bowie at the end of the month at the Vicky Hall. Focus in May as well. I saw all except Bowie.
It was enjoyable looking the stories though. It looks like Stoke's season was turned around by a 2-1 win against Coventry
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Post by Davef on Sept 7, 2011 19:10:48 GMT
That was the season after we won the League Cup of course and when you look at it in a bit more detail it was actually quite an horrific one. We lost our first ten away league matches, were knocked out of all cup competitions at the first stage and even lost away at West Brom.  On top of that we suffered the tragedy of losing the services of Gordon Banks after his car crash. Like you say though, our season turned on a home win against Coventry and we won six of our last eight matches to save ourselves. www.stokecity-mad.co.uk/footydb/loadtmrs.asp?ssnno=102&teamno=501Manchester City away in the FA Cup: www.youtube.com/user/mcfcvideos#p/search/0/FBBEaFD99aA |
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Post by lawrieleslie on Sept 7, 2011 20:18:19 GMT
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Post by str8outtahampton on Sept 7, 2011 21:27:22 GMT
"...knocked out of all cup competitions at the first stage..."
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Not quite. Some of us trudged to Meadow Lane, very confident of reaching the QF (again) of the League Cup, and equally confident of the quality of our recent (expensive) signing to replace Banksie. Step forward Michael (?) McDonald. He had a complete 'mare, and I am not sure he ever played again.
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Post by fortressbritannia on Sept 7, 2011 21:44:16 GMT
Waddo was far from perfect (same as TP) but I don't think some people realise how lucky we are to have Pulis. I wonder if we'll look back at TP in 40 years time the same way we look back at Waddo and the 70's today
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Post by Davef on Sept 7, 2011 21:44:58 GMT
Not quite. Some of us trudged to Meadow Lane, very confident of reaching the QF (again) of the League Cup, and equally confident of the quality of our recent (expensive) signing to replace Banksie. Step forward Michael (?) McDonald. He had a complete 'mare, and I am not sure he ever played again. D'oh  ;D Mind you, losing as cup holders to a Third Division team was pretty horrific.  |
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billc
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Post by billc on Sept 7, 2011 22:52:28 GMT
It would have been a Saturday in early 91 and I caught the train from Crewe to Stoke. In the same carriage was Waddington on his own and going to a match. He looked very forlorn and unwell and I regret not talking to him. Because I saw some memorable games at Stoke. He died about two years later.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 7, 2011 23:57:11 GMT
Our promotion season changed after a 2-1 against Coventry too.  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 8, 2011 12:22:13 GMT
We had some bad slumps with Waddo. Some of which, if we had something similar now the gaffers head would be called for. It doesn't indicate that Waddo was loved it shows how much the game and the surrounding kerfuffle have changed.
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Post by lordb on Sept 8, 2011 12:30:09 GMT
We had some bad slumps with Waddo. Some of which, if we had something similar now the gaffers head would be called for. It doesn't indicate that Waddo was loved it shows how much the game and the surrounding kerfuffle have changed. until Peter Swales & Doug Ellis managers in general used to get 3 seasons 1 season to get rid of players they dont want 2nd season to get in players they do want (with the money from the player sales above) 3rd season to succeed wasnt unsual for managers to get relegated & still keep their job (rare now) |
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 8, 2011 12:46:27 GMT
It's ridiculous now. I wonder why anyone would want that profession. Increasing pressure however unfeasible the demands you have to deliver.
The England manager's job is more impossible than ever.
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Post by Gods on Sept 8, 2011 13:17:44 GMT
Still incredible to me that Waddo was ultimately hounded out of the place.
I remember the "Waddington out" chants the season he left like it was yesterday.
Football managers are like boxers, very few manage a dignified exit while at the height of their powers.
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 10, 2011 2:52:32 GMT
Waddington out echoed long and loud. I didn't really know what it meant. Waddo resigned on the Monday. He was the ultimate scapegoat for the Butler St stand not being insured.
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Post by ihaveadream on Sept 29, 2011 3:12:15 GMT
I remember being dismayed in March 73 when Spurs won OUR cup
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On top of that we suffered the tragedy of losing the services of Gordon Banks after his car crash.
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