I will start with an apology because although I am talking about the same opponent, Stoke City, my mind has been playing tricks. December 4th 1970 at Highfield Rd I was a slender lad and as we lived a few miles from Coventry my innocence, or stupidity, enticed me to believe that as we were parking in Stoke, Coventry I believed it was an away game, and nearer to Christmas. City won 1-0 and it holds a special moment in my mind as it was with my Dad. We had a wonderful time and a City win to boot. The second meeting with Stoke was some years later and I believe was actually on Christmas Day and I believe we drew 2-2. For many young lads and lasses the holiday time not only holds memories of bygone family reunions and meetings with relatives and friends it was also a great time for football and being able to wear the kit that was a Xmas pressie. My favourite kit was that 1970 kit and it was a hand-me-down from the son of my Mother's friend. It doesn't matter how poor or rich we became or are becoming we still have the same mind and the same memories.