Category Archives: Stoke City

“Mentals” – the beauty of the game.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by whydelilah007

There’s something a bit special about those few seconds that follow the ball hitting the back of the net. Whether it’s a dramatic last-gasp winner, a wonder goal from 30 yards or an equaliser in the dying moments; the “mental” … Continue reading →

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Mark Hughes – Record Breaker.

Posted on May 12, 2014 by whydelilah007

Most points picked up on home turf – 36   This Season we have witnessed the restoration of fortress Britannia with a total of 36 points amassed on our stomping ground, our highest ever tally since returning to the top … Continue reading →

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2013/14 Campaign – The Alternative Awards

Posted on May 8, 2014 by whydelilah007

The “Stick that in your pipe and smoke it” Award – Nominees: –   Ending Arsenal’s title challenge…again! – The Britannia Stadium has never been a happy hunting ground for Arsène Wenger. The Frenchman and his side possess about as … Continue reading →

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Cult Heroes – No. 3: Abdoulaye Faye

Posted on May 2, 2014 by whydelilah007

I’ve never considered myself a religious person. The notion that there’s a divine deity that created all and oversees everything is just a bit too much to accept. Plus, surely such an immortal being wouldn’t have created a creature as … Continue reading →

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Peter Odemwingie – An unlikely hero?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by whydelilah007

If Ninian Park 2002 taught us anything, it’s that we can mug Cardiff City off with little more than an idle backside. Fast-forward to present day and we’ve had their pants down once again, with the ‘idle backside’ this time … Continue reading →

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Matthew Etherington – the road to recovery.

Posted on April 4, 2014 by whydelilah007

Out with the old, in with the new; that sums up this season quite aptly. New manager, new players, new style of play – a new direction. Amongst the many talking points that have arisen, a piece of news regarding … Continue reading →

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Cult Heroes – No. 2: James O’Connor

Posted on March 20, 2014 by whydelilah007

“Of all the young kids coming thorough at that time he was the least gifted of them all….” – not the most encouraging assessment you’re every likely to hear… “…but he had sheer determination to succeed…” – salvaged by these … Continue reading →

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