This is taken from the right-hand 18-yard line camera position, last Wednesday in Stoke just before half time. The weather was horrendous during the day, and I wasn't feeling very well so I decided I would grab a shot during the match and settle for that.
It really was very cold. And the title refers to a line in English football which is used to determine how good a team are, if they can play well in winter 'On a cold night in Stoke'. It's not to say that Stoke City are a hard football team to beat as such, but more it's just very hard to beat them when the weather is so cold. The stadium is built high on a hill with open corners so when the wind gets up it really is unpleasant. I was very glad to finish and get to the hotel for a 2 hour hot bath.
3 good things:
1 - Great to see an old school friend who now lives in Stoke for a drink before the game
2 - It was a great feeling when we finished the derig after the game
3 - Getting into a hot bath in the hotel and warming up for the first time that day
