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Post by steewee on Mar 23, 2019 20:05:24 GMT
Good luck for the future Walters! Great player and contributor to some of the best times I can remember being a Stoke fan.
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Post by heworksardtho on Mar 23, 2019 20:57:32 GMT
With him been an Evertonian he loved a goal against Liverpool did our Jon
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Post by sharonbeech21 on Mar 23, 2019 21:28:18 GMT
Have a great retirement super jon. Great player and Top man.There will always be a special place in our hearts for you here at Stoke City. Stoke City Legend good luck in everything you do. Thanks for the memories lots of love ❤❤
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Post by benno241273 on Mar 23, 2019 22:05:39 GMT
Gave me my best day as a stoke fan super Jon. 5-0 at Wembley, always a place for you in our hearts. How we could do with a couple of SJW now.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Mar 23, 2019 22:14:54 GMT
With time I’ve realised how important he was and never appreciated it. What we’d give to have someone with his attitude now. Yes, the times I shuddered at his inclusion in the team and he proved me wrong. I think he suffered a bit because of that run he had under Pulis where he was played while out of form or knackered. Ok, people take the piss out of the "tries hard" bit, but it does go a long way in that nobody likes a shirker, do they? Like you say, I appreciate him more after the last few years and seeing the likes of Berahino and Jese wear the shirt.
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Post by stokefc on Mar 23, 2019 23:26:47 GMT
With time I’ve realised how important he was and never appreciated it. What we’d give to have someone with his attitude now. Yes, the times I shuddered at his inclusion in the team and he proved me wrong. I think he suffered a bit because of that run he had under Pulis where he was played while out of form or knackered. Ok, people take the piss out of the "tries hard" bit, but it does go a long way in that nobody likes a shirker, do they? Like you say, I appreciate him more after the last few years and seeing the likes of Berahino and Jese wear the shirt. he was picked for his appliance and his attitude and he wanted to play. great player in great times we miss a player like him now enjoy yersel now Jon you,ve done you bit thank you , thank you so much for so many fabulous memories
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Post by StatesideStokie on Mar 24, 2019 4:34:14 GMT
A man with more desire, dedication and drive that most of our current squad combined. He was a player who never gave less than 100% and played a massive part in helping shape the identity of the club while he was here. In an era where players seem more interested in their Instagram profiles, Walters is one of the last of a dying breed, a throwback to a time when players were relatable to the fans. We loved him because it seemed to mean just as much to him as it did to us. He defined what it meant to belong to a "team" and regardless of your opinion is on his ability as a footballer, I don't think you will find many people who have anything but the utmost respect for the bloke. I'm not one who questioned his ability - he was a very good player who delivered the goods for us against some of the very best teams on the planet, and he's a proper Stoke City icon. All the best, Super Jon. It was indeed, epic!
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Mar 24, 2019 10:38:13 GMT
With time I’ve realised how important he was and never appreciated it. What we’d give to have someone with his attitude now. Yes, the times I shuddered at his inclusion in the team and he proved me wrong. I think he suffered a bit because of that run he had under Pulis where he was played while out of form or knackered. Ok, people take the piss out of the "tries hard" bit, but it does go a long way in that nobody likes a shirker, do they? Like you say, I appreciate him more after the last few years and seeing the likes of Berahino and Jese wear the shirt. Completely agree. Pulis flogged him to death. He was playing really well but just needed a break and never got one. Think he started about 100 odd consecutive games.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2019 12:14:27 GMT
One thing about Jon (as we all know), he never gave anything less than 100 per cent for Stoke. Good luck in the future lad. Good luck!
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Post by fca47 on Mar 24, 2019 15:40:45 GMT
It's true, you don't realise how good he was until you look at the sorry excuse for a forward line we have now, assembled at great cost.
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Post by StaffordPotter on Mar 24, 2019 15:43:06 GMT
One thing about Jon (as we all know), he never gave anything less than 100 per cent for Stoke. Good luck in the future lad. Good luck! So true, we are lucky to get 10% out of some of the useless fuckers in our squad now.
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Post by Fred Ferret on Mar 24, 2019 16:13:31 GMT
Gave me my best day as a stoke fan super Jon. 5-0 at Wembley, always a place for you in our hearts. How we could do with a couple of SJW now. Absolutely, fanastic day and magnificent SJW. Sometimes you don't realise just what a diamond player you have, until you try to replace them - and utterly fail!
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Post by greystokie on Mar 24, 2019 19:20:17 GMT
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Post by bigcashprizes on Mar 27, 2019 17:39:11 GMT
SJW 😎
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Mar 27, 2019 17:54:27 GMT
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Post by lordb on Mar 27, 2019 18:05:39 GMT
Even his most ardent critics have to be proud of this statement.
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Post by benno241273 on Mar 27, 2019 18:14:37 GMT
absolutely love this man.
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Post by stokefc on Mar 27, 2019 18:23:31 GMT
Gloryhunter 😉😁
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Post by dave1975 on Mar 27, 2019 18:31:20 GMT
Can we not find some dodgy scientists in Russia or China and have him cloned??? 11 times!
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Post by theoptimist on Mar 27, 2019 20:44:54 GMT
This fella sweat blood for Stoke ... legend in my book. Respect!
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Post by WhyDelilah on Mar 27, 2019 21:15:56 GMT
Outstanding servant. Great player for the club. Some great memories.
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Post by berahinosgoals on Mar 28, 2019 13:26:11 GMT
This fella sweat blood for Stoke ... legend in my book. Respect! Proper player and if I'm right our top premiership goalscorer
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Post by foxysgloves on Mar 28, 2019 14:13:12 GMT
FAO of all current/future Stoke players. Here endeth the lesson.
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Post by napperwainwright on Mar 28, 2019 19:03:42 GMT
All the best SJW.
Always will remember his goal versus Chelsea in the League Cup. He hammered the ball into the Boothen End goal via the under- side of the crossbar.
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Post by lordb on Mar 28, 2019 19:09:37 GMT
All the best SJW. Always will remember his goal versus Chelsea in the League Cup. He hammered the ball into the Boothen End goal via the under- side of the crossbar. That was fantastic Was Begovic in goal for Chelsea?
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Post by napperwainwright on Mar 28, 2019 19:22:06 GMT
All the best SJW. Always will remember his goal versus Chelsea in the League Cup. He hammered the ball into the Boothen End goal via the under- side of the crossbar. That was fantastic Was Begovic in goal for Chelsea? Begovic was in goal for Chelsea, I've just Googled to check. Also Phil Bardsley was sent off. I'd forgotten about that.
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Mar 28, 2019 19:25:11 GMT
Has anyone checked on Huth's wellbeing,or have I just missed his response to this news?....
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Post by Goonie on Mar 28, 2019 19:29:12 GMT
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Mar 28, 2019 19:38:11 GMT
That’s Terry anc keane he has sorted allegedly .
Not many will finish with that as a badge of distinction , never mind being a fine player , with a much under estimated touch , great attitude and great physique and stamina
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 29, 2019 12:59:56 GMT
Even his most ardent critics have to be proud of this statement. Absolutely, perhaps Robert Huth could learn a lesson.
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