1. Generally as a club - how do you perceive Stoke City? Through the years? Any rivalry or a complete non-entity? Any reasons for admiration or contempt? Is/ was it a fixture of any interest?
- Never had anything against Stoke. Admired the way they survived in the Premier League in the early days under Pulis, which I think was a massive positive for both the Premier League and English football in general. Everyone hated coming to Stoke (hence the Tuesday night in Stoke tag) and it was sad to see that fade away. Always thought you should have stuck with the Pulis type values rather than bringing in Hughes - to me it looked like you trying too hard to shake off the perceptions of being a boring long ball team etc. Could have been the Atletico Madrid of the PL.
2. Which Stoke vs Man City games do you remember personally (good/ bad/ indifferent) over the years and why?
- Cup final is obvious one, but also a fairly uneventful 2-0 win in December 2009. It was the first game of the Mancini era, which of course saw the end of our trophy drought and success beyond. So you could argue it all started that day. Was also pleased it was you we played in the cup final, given arguably the worst day in our history also occurred against Stoke.
3. Which Stoke teams/ managers/ players have made impressions on you over the years... good or bad?
- As mentioned earlier, Pulis and the squad of 2008/09 - I'm amazed they were able to finish 12th. Had them down for certain relegation when the season began. In 10/11 I was impressed with Pennant and Etherington became quality wingers. Always felt Shawcross could have played at a higher level as well.
4. The Stoke support: home and away - any thoughts? are we typical? Is there anything that makes us distinctive from other clubs?
- Not much to say here, but always enjoyed hearing a rendition of Delilah.
5. Our grounds old and new - any particular memories/ opinions on the The Victoria Ground or the new Soulless version?
- Too young to remember the Victoria Ground - my only real memory of the Britannia was a very windy game back in 2015 that messed my hair up so much I decided enough was enough and had it all shaved off.
- Never had anything against Stoke. Admired the way they survived in the Premier League in the early days under Pulis, which I think was a massive positive for both the Premier League and English football in general. Everyone hated coming to Stoke (hence the Tuesday night in Stoke tag) and it was sad to see that fade away. Always thought you should have stuck with the Pulis type values rather than bringing in Hughes - to me it looked like you trying too hard to shake off the perceptions of being a boring long ball team etc. Could have been the Atletico Madrid of the PL.
2. Which Stoke vs Man City games do you remember personally (good/ bad/ indifferent) over the years and why?
- Cup final is obvious one, but also a fairly uneventful 2-0 win in December 2009. It was the first game of the Mancini era, which of course saw the end of our trophy drought and success beyond. So you could argue it all started that day. Was also pleased it was you we played in the cup final, given arguably the worst day in our history also occurred against Stoke.
3. Which Stoke teams/ managers/ players have made impressions on you over the years... good or bad?
- As mentioned earlier, Pulis and the squad of 2008/09 - I'm amazed they were able to finish 12th. Had them down for certain relegation when the season began. In 10/11 I was impressed with Pennant and Etherington became quality wingers. Always felt Shawcross could have played at a higher level as well.
4. The Stoke support: home and away - any thoughts? are we typical? Is there anything that makes us distinctive from other clubs?
- Not much to say here, but always enjoyed hearing a rendition of Delilah.
5. Our grounds old and new - any particular memories/ opinions on the The Victoria Ground or the new Soulless version?
- Too young to remember the Victoria Ground - my only real memory of the Britannia was a very windy game back in 2015 that messed my hair up so much I decided enough was enough and had it all shaved off.