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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Jul 22, 2020 21:56:17 GMT
Forget the win, or its size. Forget league safety. Forget what MON has done. All that pales into insignificance compared with the news I had just after the final whistle. The news I've dreamed of for years. Nello rang to tell me that I've been appointed as Chair of the Neil Baldwin Football Club. You may remember the scene in the film where I was disappointed when Gary Lineker was appointed President and not me. That's all forgotten now. I've been on the Board of NBFC for decades, even though there's never actually been a meeting in that time because Nello has been too busy, but it looked like being Chair would forever be beyond my reach. But now with Gaz as President and me as Chair, there will be no stopping us. If Carling did memorable evenings...........................
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 22, 2020 21:58:11 GMT
Forget the win, or its size. Forget league safety. Forget what MON has done. All that pails into insignificance compared with the news I had just after the final whistle. The news I've dreamed of for years. Nello rang to tell me that I've been appointed as Chair of the Neil Baldwin Football Club. You may remember the scene in the film where I was disappointed when Gary Lineker was appointed President and not me. That's all forgotten now. I've been on the Board of NBFC for decades, even though there's never actually been a meeting in that time because Nello has been too busy, but it looked like being Chair would forever be beyond my reach. But now with Gaz as President and me as Chair, there will be no stopping us. If Carling did memorable evenings........................... Fantastic news. Well done👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jul 22, 2020 21:58:17 GMT
Forget the win, or its size. Forget league safety. Forget what MON has done. All that pails into insignificance compared with the news I had just after the final whistle. The news I've dreamed of for years. Nello rang to tell me that I've been appointed as Chair of the Neil Baldwin Football Club. You may remember the scene in the film where I was disappointed when Gary Lineker was appointed President and not me. That's all forgotten now. I've been on the Board of NBFC for decades, even though there's never actually been a meeting in that time because Nello has been too busy, but it looked like being Chair would forever be beyond my reach. But now with Gaz as President and me as Chair, there will be no stopping us. If Carling did memorable evenings........................... Nello has to be on penalty duties, forever, though!
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Post by raythesailor on Jul 22, 2020 21:59:44 GMT
Football politics are always complicated.
Congratulations on this MARVELLOUS appointment. 😀
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Post by andypleedsstokie on Jul 22, 2020 22:14:56 GMT
Congratulations. Well played. Would you be able to please advise us if Nello predicts Michael O'Neill will get us promoted like he said Macari would?! Thanks.
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jul 22, 2020 22:16:44 GMT
Well done Malcolm. Truly deserved!
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Post by str8outtahampton on Jul 22, 2020 22:25:45 GMT
Forget the win, or its size. Forget league safety. Forget what MON has done. All that pails into insignificance compared with the news I had just after the final whistle. The news I've dreamed of for years. Nello rang to tell me that I've been appointed as Chair of the Neil Baldwin Football Club. You may remember the scene in the film where I was disappointed when Gary Lineker was appointed President and not me. That's all forgotten now. I've been on the Board of NBFC for decades, even though there's never actually been a meeting in that time because Nello has been too busy, but it looked like being Chair would forever be beyond my reach. But now with Gaz as President and me as Chair, there will be no stopping us. If Carling did memorable evenings........................... Wonderful. Already removing piece of grit from eye.
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Jul 22, 2020 22:33:24 GMT
Lineker 0 - Stoke 1
Your boys took a hell of a beating.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2020 22:34:12 GMT
Marvellous
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Post by Gifton on Jul 22, 2020 22:39:39 GMT
Marvellous Malcolm! Great night all round!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2020 22:59:23 GMT
Probably sick of hearing me say it but you really are a top bloke and a credit to, not just this club and city, but football fans.
Keep doing what you're doing.
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Post by slicko on Jul 22, 2020 23:02:43 GMT
Congratulations Malcolm - much deserved!
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Post by thequietman on Jul 22, 2020 23:13:56 GMT
Congrats Malcolm, an honour that's fully merited. I'm sure that Neil was just giving deserving people a fair crack at glory before falling back on Mr Reliable.
I hope you'll be backing the club in the transfer market. Two for one hotdogs up the Union and a bag of chips on the way home?
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Post by mrcoke on Jul 22, 2020 23:18:49 GMT
Congratulations Malcolm, well deserved.
Your political experience will have taught you that the people can turn against politicians, so remember the fans can turn against Chairman, but I'm sure you are wise enough and sufficiently dedicated for that not to happen.
Best of luck.
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Post by tnbiscuitswithtone on Jul 22, 2020 23:23:49 GMT
An even greater honour than to be chairman of the supporters club ?
Will you manage to do both jobs ?
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jul 22, 2020 23:26:59 GMT
Forget the win, or its size. Forget league safety. Forget what MON has done. All that pails into insignificance compared with the news I had just after the final whistle. The news I've dreamed of for years. Nello rang to tell me that I've been appointed as Chair of the Neil Baldwin Football Club. You may remember the scene in the film where I was disappointed when Gary Lineker was appointed President and not me. That's all forgotten now. I've been on the Board of NBFC for decades, even though there's never actually been a meeting in that time because Nello has been too busy, but it looked like being Chair would forever be beyond my reach. But now with Gaz as President and me as Chair, there will be no stopping us. If Carling did memorable evenings........................... If you need a winger with a bit of pace and a fantastic leap and bullet header then sign me up Malcolm lad.
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Post by mermaidsal on Jul 22, 2020 23:28:21 GMT
Richly deserved Malcolm xx
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Post by redstriper on Jul 22, 2020 23:32:40 GMT
Glad to hear he's finally seen sense... hopefully you can steer the club to even greater fame!
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Post by NassauDave on Jul 23, 2020 3:03:12 GMT
Marvellous news dear Doctor.
Bravo sir, bravo indeed 👏🏻
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 23, 2020 4:00:20 GMT
Forget the win, or its size. Forget league safety. Forget what MON has done. All that pails into insignificance compared with the news I had just after the final whistle. The news I've dreamed of for years. Nello rang to tell me that I've been appointed as Chair of the Neil Baldwin Football Club. You may remember the scene in the film where I was disappointed when Gary Lineker was appointed President and not me. That's all forgotten now. I've been on the Board of NBFC for decades, even though there's never actually been a meeting in that time because Nello has been too busy, but it looked like being Chair would forever be beyond my reach. But now with Gaz as President and me as Chair, there will be no stopping us. If Carling did memorable evenings........................... If you need a winger with a bit of pace and a fantastic leap and bullet header then sign me up Malcolm lad. Cristiano, stop it.
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Post by aloha63 on Jul 23, 2020 5:13:23 GMT
Ditto - that's Marvellous for you !
What took Nello so long....
You'll dignify the role - & up the Mighty Potters for next season
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Post by Little Gary Patel on Jul 23, 2020 9:09:42 GMT
Are you going to appoint a chief exec? I know someone who comes highly recommended....
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Post by OldStokie on Jul 23, 2020 10:34:07 GMT
Congratulations Malcolm. I can see a knighthood in the offing if Nello rings up the queen. Of all your fantastic achievements in the footballing world, this position now makes you a real voice to be heard. (Not that your could ever not be heard with that fantastic posh voice you have.) Hip-hip... hooray! Hip-hip... hooray! Hip-hip... hooray!
OS.
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Post by tpholloway1 on Jul 23, 2020 11:07:36 GMT
Congratulations Malcolm. Now that you're in a position of authority can you nominate a Mr. Neil Baldwin for Player of the Season.
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Post by marylandstoke on Jul 23, 2020 11:42:02 GMT
What a beautiful peace of news to wake up to. A superb way to underline the most difficult season and a ray of hope, moving forward, to the only two teams that matter in the area.
Congratulations and, obviously, it couldn’t happen to a nicer man (or club!)
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on Jul 23, 2020 13:38:44 GMT
Are you going to appoint a chief exec? I know someone who comes highly recommended.... I’m not sure that NBFC could afford the transfer fee, and of course we also have a CEO, Nello himself, when he’s not doing the manager, kit man and penalty taker jobs !
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Post by realstokebloke on Jul 23, 2020 13:45:50 GMT
Are you going to appoint a chief exec? I know someone who comes highly recommended.... I’m not sure that NBFC could afford the transfer fee, and of course we also have a CEO, Nello himself, when he’s not doing the manager, kit man and penalty taker jobs ! Can we do a straight swap though Malcolm please?
At least Nello admits he is a clown.
(+ well done btw.)
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jul 23, 2020 13:52:22 GMT
Surely one of the greatest honours in world football. Congratulations.
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jul 23, 2020 15:09:16 GMT
If you need a winger with a bit of pace and a fantastic leap and bullet header then sign me up Malcolm lad. Cristiano, stop it. I'm far better looking
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