Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Peter Coates' polarising two spells of ownership of Stoke City. From a disappointing first spell as Chairman, to being driven out by his own supporters, to coming back and more than redeeming himself.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Neil "Nello" Baldwin: a famous Stoke City supporter and former kitman, hired by Lou Macari. From raising team morale with a chicken costume, to locking a reporter in a cupboard, to becoming Supporter of the Year.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Alan Hudson: a masterful Stoke midfielder whose first impression lived long in the memory. From a sensational move from Chelsea, to linking up with Jimmy Greenhoff, to funding the Butler Street Stand repair.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Frank Soo: a pioneering former Stoke City player of both English and Chinese heritage. From becoming the first player of a Chinese background in the EFL, to becoming a technical half-back, to being the first of ethnic minority background to play for England.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City's two English Football League Trophy crownings, bookending a turbulent decade. From the first Trophy won by Stein, to the madness of the 90's, to beginning the Icelandic era with silverware.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke City's three ventures into European competition. From two underwhelming exits in the 70's, to an impressive run thirty years later, to a memorable night at the Mestalla.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the 1946/47 season, where Stoke came within one game of winning the First Division title. From forming an excellent squad following WWII, to Sir Stan's transfer saga, to Stoke falling at the final hurdle.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss Stoke 0-8 Liverpool, where even the scoreboard couldn't keep count! From a hope for a giant-killing in our new home, to a spanking against a rotated opposition, to how Stoke got their own back fifteen years later.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the Britannia Stadium: which has been Stoke City's home for almost 25 years. From being nudged out of the Victoria Ground, to traffic issues from the very start, to becoming an infamous place to visit.

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Ben and Martyn Cooke discuss the collapse of the Butler Street Stand, and the devastating consequences thereof. From the shock following the event, to the dismantling of Stoke's best ever team, to capitulation from there on in.

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