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Post by wakefieldstokie on Jun 7, 2024 12:17:22 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice
Happy Days.
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Post by baconburger on Jun 7, 2024 12:22:35 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice Happy Days. That was Big Gus. Really nice guy. He sold something but I'm not sure it was programs. Don't know what his story was or if he even had a story but he wore that great big coat in all weathers. I used to love it in the Butler St paddock when I was a kid. I assume he used to live in the Longton area because I'd spot him about around there too. |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jun 7, 2024 12:24:22 GMT
He used to wear a Bolshevik hat in the winter, maybe it was because I was a kid at the time but he looked about 6.5"..........
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Post by baconburger on Jun 7, 2024 12:26:53 GMT
He used to wear a Bolshevik hat in the winter, maybe it was because I was a kid at the time but he looked about 6.5".......... Yeah he could have been scary but he was always happy, smiling and laughing, so not so. |
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Jun 7, 2024 12:27:33 GMT
He used to wear a Bolshevik hat in the winter, maybe it was because I was a kid at the time but he looked about 6.5".......... Yea I used to think he was massive |
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Post by eriksson74 on Jun 7, 2024 12:27:41 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice Happy Days. That was Big Gus. Really nice guy. He sold something but I'm not sure it was programs. Don't know what his story was or if he even had a story but he wore that great big coat in all weathers. I used to love it in the Butler St paddock when I was a kid. I assume he used to live in the Longton area because I'd spot him about around there too. Thought it was some sort of lottery card, as he came walking around the Butler street - dont know his story but a memorable character and part of the match day |
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Post by baconburger on Jun 7, 2024 12:29:37 GMT
That was Big Gus. Really nice guy. He sold something but I'm not sure it was programs. Don't know what his story was or if he even had a story but he wore that great big coat in all weathers. I used to love it in the Butler St paddock when I was a kid. I assume he used to live in the Longton area because I'd spot him about around there too. Thought it was some sort of lottery card, as he came walking around the Butler street - dont know his story but a memorable character and part of the match day Yeah that was more my inclination as to what he sold. I don't know for certain because whatever it was we never bought one but he'd often stop and chat to my Dad and his mate anyway. |
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Post by northstaffycher on Jun 7, 2024 12:48:55 GMT
Gus, used to see him cycling, again in his big blue-grey overcoat.
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Post by lagwafis on Jun 7, 2024 12:51:15 GMT
I remember him. Nice bloke. He pops up briefly in the below video selling programmes.
Does the streaker (6 mins 49 seconds) post on here these days?
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jun 7, 2024 13:01:09 GMT
He used to wear a Bolshevik hat in the winter, maybe it was because I was a kid at the time but he looked about 6.5".......... Was an older fella used to wear one My first season ticket was in the paddock by the tunnel Russian hat older dude A fella in a leather coat and sunglasses in all weather who looked like a spy A fella called Smith who claimed he used to play for Chelsea. Right geezer 2 gals about 15 with an autograph book Me and my mate who looked like Tom Baker's lovechild A woman in a pink coat who used to yell abuse at Derek Statham...I hope you broke your bloody leg- a fave Abuse yelling woman's husband who had a George Roper vibe and said nothing. She made up for him We were quite the firm. Cordless microphone man would be the main subject of abuse as it used to cut in and out and he would swear back at the crowd as he did a Norman Collier trying to announce the teams. |
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Jun 7, 2024 13:12:25 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice Happy Days. That was Big Gus. Really nice guy. He sold something but I'm not sure it was programs. Don't know what his story was or if he even had a story but he wore that great big coat in all weathers. I used to love it in the Butler St paddock when I was a kid. I assume he used to live in the Longton area because I'd spot him about around there too. The name Big Gus rings a bell & yes Im pretty certain a Longtonian at that. Im sure that I saw him on occasions in Longton Market.... ....as for the streaker (and fair play for a proper streak none of this top off/piss about the penalty spot crap nowadays for Instagram exposure) If nobody on here knows who he is/was then I would be shocked. Any leads on the identity contact Shaw Taylor at Police 5....and keep em peeled   |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jun 7, 2024 13:51:10 GMT
That was Big Gus. Really nice guy. He sold something but I'm not sure it was programs. Don't know what his story was or if he even had a story but he wore that great big coat in all weathers. I used to love it in the Butler St paddock when I was a kid. I assume he used to live in the Longton area because I'd spot him about around there too. The name Big Gus rings a bell & yes Im pretty certain a Longtonian at that. Im sure that I saw him on occasions in Longton Market.... ....as for the streaker (and fair play for a proper streak none of this top off/piss about the penalty spot crap nowadays for Instagram exposure) If nobody on here knows who he is/was then I would be shocked. Any leads on the identity contact Shaw Taylor at Police 5....and keep em peeled I think the streaker could be Hyaduck. He just forgot to get dressed that day and couldn't find his seat. |
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Post by UNKLE on Jun 7, 2024 14:00:21 GMT
We used to go in the Boothen Paddock behind the away dugout 88-89. There were a few characters in thereâŠ..
Harold - was about 5 foot and sold the sentinel and stood on a crate.
Mon - who used to wear a long grey raincoat and would shout âbloody hell monâ every five minutes.
Animal
V-headâŠ..and V-heads Mrs đł
The comedians. 2 30 y/o blokes who thought they were piss funny (they were mildly amusing to this 15 year old). One may have worn a Kawasaki leather jacket.
âŠ..and many more
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Post by wiss76 on Jun 7, 2024 14:09:57 GMT
Was Gus the black guy ? He was quality
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Post by sladealive on Jun 7, 2024 14:37:34 GMT
The big lad was Augustus (Gus) Burke , he lived for a fairly long time in Peel Street, Dresden. He was a top bloke and despite his massive frame, he was genuinely easy. He loved to play cricket in the street with the kids. He loved cricket and was often in attendance at Longton Cricket Club. He worked at Royal Doultons , Regent Works, Longton in the late 60s and most of the 70s. I always remember his strength lifting massive pugs of clay. He loved working at Stoke, selling scratch cards, his selling pitch started with â how many you want â, not many said none.
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Post by supersimonstainrod on Jun 7, 2024 15:08:32 GMT
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Post by wuzza on Jun 7, 2024 15:53:24 GMT
Well this thread has certainly brought the memories flooding back.
Other than the time they kicked us out to accommodate away supporters I stood in the Butler St my entire time watching Stoke at the Vic and Gus was always there, at least in the early days.
Like others have said I was never quite sure what he was calling out other than âcoming around gentsâ always seemed to be the finishing line.
Good days when football seemed to have a bit more space for such things.
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Post by bingbang on Jun 7, 2024 16:00:11 GMT
Can you remember when the golden goal girl walked around. Vikki Powell from Trentham.
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Post by Dutchpeter on Jun 7, 2024 16:10:56 GMT
We used to go in the Boothen Paddock behind the away dugout 88-89. There were a few characters in thereâŠ.. Harold - was about 5 foot and sold the sentinel and stood on a crate. Mon - who used to wear a long grey raincoat and would shout âbloody hell monâ every five minutes. Animal V-headâŠ..and V-heads Mrs đł The comedians. 2 30 y/o blokes who thought they were piss funny (they were mildly amusing to this 15 year old). One may have worn a Kawasaki leather jacket. âŠ..and many more Yes I remember Harold or âHâ as he was known. Liked to give the away dug out âadviceâ and would love to join in the banter by the tunnel. Very thick Potteries accent that you wouldnât hear now. Last saw him circa 1992. |
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Post by essexstokey on Jun 7, 2024 17:03:25 GMT
Think he was selling the draw tickets or scratch card or both
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Post by xchpotter on Jun 7, 2024 17:27:20 GMT
âTwenty fives are coming aroundâ or similar was his cry .
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Post by J-Roar on Jun 7, 2024 17:40:18 GMT
My dad told me he was Garth's dad. As an 8 year old I believed him.
My other memory of odd headgear was an old timer who walked round in a corduroy Big Audio Dynamite baseball cap in the Boothen Paddock.
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Post by leicspotter on Jun 7, 2024 17:43:50 GMT
Can you remember when the golden goal girl walked around. Vikki Powell from Trentham. Didn't she marry Jackie Marsh? |
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Post by Orbs on Jun 7, 2024 18:57:13 GMT
We used to go in the Boothen Paddock behind the away dugout 88-89. There were a few characters in thereâŠ.. Harold - was about 5 foot and sold the sentinel and stood on a crate. Mon - who used to wear a long grey raincoat and would shout âbloody hell monâ every five minutes. Animal V-headâŠ..and V-heads Mrs đł The comedians. 2 30 y/o blokes who thought they were piss funny (they were mildly amusing to this 15 year old). One may have worn a Kawasaki leather jacket. âŠ..and many more Spider and Mick Millsâ mum on the other side. Halcyon days my friend halcyon days. Donât be sad that theyâre gone be pleased you were there to enjoy them. I seem to recall the young lady who you referred to as V heads missus ended up marrying Andy Holmes? Mon? Was he Polish perhaps? And the bloke who whistled (like a bomb dropping) when the keeper booted the ball high - someone used to go âner-ner-ner-nerâ mimicking an ambulance siren when physio Keith ran up to and then away from the injured player - wig flapping in the early evening air. |
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Post by pretzel on Jun 8, 2024 0:17:26 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice Happy Days. There was a thread back in 2015 about Gus. His son, Fitz' posted a little bit about his Dad's background. Shortly before reading this, I had rather randomly met Gus' daughter in the Finney Gardens one evening when she just happened to be visiting Stoke to go to a wedding. oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/post/4674868/thread |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jun 8, 2024 8:30:12 GMT
We used to go in the Boothen Paddock behind the away dugout 88-89. There were a few characters in thereâŠ.. Harold - was about 5 foot and sold the sentinel and stood on a crate. Mon - who used to wear a long grey raincoat and would shout âbloody hell monâ every five minutes. Animal V-headâŠ..and V-heads Mrs đł The comedians. 2 30 y/o blokes who thought they were piss funny (they were mildly amusing to this 15 year old). One may have worn a Kawasaki leather jacket. âŠ..and many more Yes I remember Harold or âHâ as he was known. Liked to give the away dug out âadviceâ and would love to join in the banter by the tunnel. Very thick Potteries accent that you wouldnât hear now. Last saw him circa 1992. I remember Peter Withe losing the plot with someone knocking on the glass of the dugout. Next week it had been painted over Bmouth sub Trevor Aylott got into it with a fan and ended up the two squaring up until Lee Sandford went to take a throw and shoved Aylott on his arse. Crazy days in the paddock I tell you |
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Post by baconburger on Jun 8, 2024 8:35:12 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice Happy Days. There was a thread back in 2015 about Gus. His son, Fitz' posted a little bit about his Dad's background. Shortly before reading this, I had rather randomly met Gus' daughter in the Finney Gardens one evening when she just happened to be visiting Stoke to go to a wedding. oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/post/4674868/threadAre the animals back at Finney Gardens yet. Mini zoo/farm type thing? |
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Post by foxysgloves on Jun 8, 2024 8:43:15 GMT
Yes I remember Harold or âHâ as he was known. Liked to give the away dug out âadviceâ and would love to join in the banter by the tunnel. Very thick Potteries accent that you wouldnât hear now. Last saw him circa 1992. I remember Peter Withe losing the plot with someone knocking on the glass of the dugout. Next week it had been painted over Bmouth sub Trevor Aylott got into it with a fan and ended up the two squaring up until Lee Sandford went to take a throw and shoved Aylott on his arse. Crazy days in the paddock I tell you I remember the smell of linemant drifting out of those windows on cold nights. Also remember an FA cup replay at home v Luton. Snow had been cleared off the pitch and was piled by the dugouts. The temptation for 11 year old kids was too much and we spent the match making little snowballs and firing them at the Luton subs as they warmed up. I actually think Steino was one of the subs that night. Thankfully he didnât let it stop him signing for us years later!!! |
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Jun 8, 2024 9:37:27 GMT
Back in the day I used to go in the Butler St Paddock. Every game a large black gent with a big coat sold programmes I think, always wondered what his story was, a regular in the ground, along with the old lady in the stand behind covered in badges, she'd howl at the playersđ in a screechy voice Happy Days. There was a thread back in 2015 about Gus. His son, Fitz' posted a little bit about his Dad's background. Shortly before reading this, I had rather randomly met Gus' daughter in the Finney Gardens one evening when she just happened to be visiting Stoke to go to a wedding. oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/post/4674868/threadThanks pretzel đđ» |
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Post by Orbs on Jun 8, 2024 10:14:44 GMT
I remember Peter Withe losing the plot with someone knocking on the glass of the dugout. Next week it had been painted over Bmouth sub Trevor Aylott got into it with a fan and ended up the two squaring up until Lee Sandford went to take a throw and shoved Aylott on his arse. Crazy days in the paddock I tell you I remember the smell of linemant drifting out of those windows on cold nights. Also remember an FA cup replay at home v Luton. Snow had been cleared off the pitch and was piled by the dugouts. The temptation for 11 year old kids was too much and we spent the match making little snowballs and firing them at the Luton subs as they warmed up. I actually think Steino was one of the subs that night. Thankfully he didnât let it stop him signing for us years later!!! Not sure you should be using the word âlinimentâ with your username đ§€đ§€ |
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