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If Stoke City hadn t beaten Chelsea in the Football League Cup Final on Saturday
If Stoke City hadn t beaten Chelsea in the Football League Cup Final on Saturday, baby Kimberley Bernard probably wouldn t be here yet. Mother, Mrs. Doreen Bernard, reckons it would have been another two weeks. Doreen, wife of Stoke star Mike Bernard, was in the stand at Londons Wembley Stadium to see the match. Fifteen hours after the final whistle, Kimberley was born. Father, Mike, said" " We are convinced the excitement of the math brought it on." Stoke won 2-1 to gain their first major trophy in their 108-year history. Doreen Bernard with Cup Final baby Kimberley. March 1972 P020511
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This heartwarming print captures the incredible story of baby Kimberley Bernard, whose arrival into the world was directly influenced by Stoke City's historic victory over Chelsea in the Football League Cup Final. Mrs. Doreen Bernard, wife of Stoke star Mike Bernard, firmly believes that if her beloved team hadn't triumphed on that fateful Saturday, Kimberley would have arrived two weeks later. In a twist of fate, Doreen was present in the stands at London's iconic Wembley Stadium to witness this momentous match unfold. Little did she know that just fifteen hours after the final whistle blew and Stoke emerged victorious with a 2-1 win – securing their first major trophy in over a century – she would give birth to their precious daughter. Mike Bernard proudly shared his conviction that it was indeed the excitement and adrenaline from this monumental game that brought about Kimberley's early arrival. The joy and elation felt by both parents were undoubtedly amplified as they celebrated not only their team's historic achievement but also the birth of their beautiful child. The photograph showcases an ecstatic Doreen cradling baby Kimberley while basking in the glory of Stoke City's long-awaited success. This poignant image serves as a reminder of how sports can intertwine with life's most significant moments, forever etching memories into our hearts and minds.
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