Tuesday, July 31
The sentimental musings of an ageing British expat in words, music, and pictures. Files are only up for a limited time so drink them while they're hot.
The sentimental musings of an ageing British expat in words, music, and pictures. Files are only up for a limited time so drink them while they're hot.
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Tremendous, old boy. Never heard this before. What triggered this off? 30 July?
Is this from 1972 and Stoke's League Cup win (over Chelsea)?
Banksey is the best keeper I ever saw.
Anyway, as Basil Brush used to say to 'Mr Derek' at the end of each Show ... "You can't leave it there!
Tell us more..
Nothing in particular. Had the photo, had the record and it saved me having to write anything.
The only 1972 thing he could be referring to England-wise was the European Championships but we didn't even qualify for that.
Cheers for this. Growing up as a Stoke City fan in the 1970s, Banks was like a mythic figure. I never saw him play, (Peter Shilton was my era) but he cast a long shadow.
This reminds me of a funny story, if you don't mind indulging me....
The day before my family emigrated to Canada in 1979, Stoke got promoted to the First Division. That night, the entire family gathered for a send-off.
It was a pretty somber, low-key affair, with the exception of my normally stoic uncle, who got absolutely shitfaced and sang and danced the whole night.
It's an indelible memory and a testament to the power of fandom.
that got my old lip trembling - what a weirdly affecting tune.
x
Ahh! Banksy !! Boyhood memories of time spent on the Victoria ground at Stoke ..... In fact I was talking to Banksy about 9 months ago at a Sportsmans Dinner. An absolute gent who now spends a lot of time raising cash for charity.
IanB
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