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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 16:28:42 GMT
Hello Everyone,
im a big fan of Stoke City (And Maccabi), found this moment a great Opportunity to inform you guys with things about Maccabi and Israel.
first of all, i read couple of posts here, so i have to make things clear -
Theres 3 israeli teams playing
Maccabi Tel-Aviv, Hapoel Tel-Aviv, Maccabi Haifa.
Maccaib Tel-aviv is the team whos playing against you.
Israel is totally safe - its the most secured country in the world, actually, way more secured than Turkey, the Terrorist attacks and Rockets are only in the south now, Tel-Aviv is far away from the "Action", so u can be chilled and get here.
Maccabi is a tough and young team, we passed pao with 3-0
(you can watch here )
if you got more questions about israel or Maccabi, i will be very happy to answer them.
sorry for my bad grammer!
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Post by beershot on Aug 26, 2011 16:31:44 GMT
Welcome to the Stoke fans board.
Look forward to playing your team and meeting your fans.
Always wanted to visit Israel, this could be a good chance.
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Post by MrDBrent on Aug 26, 2011 16:33:25 GMT
This may sound really ignorant but can you drink alchohol there?
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Aug 26, 2011 16:34:29 GMT
Welcome to the Oatcake ! can't wait for the Europa League Group Stage to begin !  |
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Post by imnotbob on Aug 26, 2011 16:34:29 GMT
Shalom So, who are you going to be supporting then, Stoke or Maccabi?  |
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Post by jordyboy2468 on Aug 26, 2011 16:36:34 GMT
This may sound really ignorant but can you drink alchohol there? I think its only the Muslim states which don't allow you to drink, i could be wrong though. |
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 16:38:38 GMT
This may sound really ignorant but can you drink alchohol there? can't inside of the stadium. I'm gonna support maccabi after all I'm part of the 12 player, the supporting group of maccabi |
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Post by musik on Aug 26, 2011 16:54:40 GMT
Hellu! Welcome to the Board "stokemaccabi"! I think it's a tough group with four good teams. You absolutely can't underestimate Maccabi Tel-Aviv, beaten Panathinaikos 3-0 like that. Historically speaking, have won the Double in Israel 6 times and have ALWAYS played in the highest division?! candy//:musik |
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Post by jonso on Aug 26, 2011 17:01:02 GMT
I love Israel, the beer is tasty, the beaches are brilliant, the people are friendly and the wine.... Great.
Security is good there. If I wasn't in china then, I would be going back. Did I mention the weather, it is fantastic in November. My favourite time.
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Post by ruts66 on Aug 26, 2011 17:01:46 GMT
Welcome to The Oatcake, stokemaccabi... It's good to hear you are well away from the 'troubles'. What sort of reception can Stoke supporters expect from the local people? Are British people seen as Israel's friends because of our historical links and relationship with the USA? Tell us about the area local to your stadium. Are there seafront bars and restaurants, etc...? PS. This is definitely my preferred trip out of the three away games because I think the group will be decided before Besiktas away... |
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Post by sihanouk on Aug 26, 2011 18:04:49 GMT
Can you get fizzy bubullah in the stadium?
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:01:13 GMT
Welcome to The Oatcake, stokemaccabi... It's good to hear you are well away from the 'troubles'. What sort of reception can Stoke supporters expect from the local people? Are British people seen as Israel's friends because of our historical links and relationship with the USA? Tell us about the area local to your stadium. Are there seafront bars and restaurants, etc...? PS. This is definitely my preferred trip out of the three away games because I think the group will be decided before Besiktas away... Umm, its about how you will act, if ppl will come and does provocations like bringing Palestine flags or Hamas flags im not sure u will get out alive from the stadium :\ if you will come nicely and support your team, everybody will love you, in israel, the english soccer is part of the culture, everybody like it. and i bet there will be over 3000 fans of Maccabi in the Britannia stadium, our fans are beasts Everyone are welcomed, not just british ppl, the israelis are the most friendly ppl in the world, we will hug you, and count you as our friends, but its again, aslong ppl wont do any provocations. Tel-Aviv is Amazing, theres everything in here, Clubs, restaurants and amazing beachs, theres one problem - israel is realy expensive. :\ Tel-Aviv is 24/7 City, everything is open all the time, and theres ppl in the streets all the time. our stadium name is Bloomfied, the capticity of the stadium is 16k, in Europa League games and League games it usually full, and teams like Shalcke, Espanyol and more werent having a chance to win in here, the atmosphere is crazy, the israeli fans are epic. but about the ppl, Terror and all those things newspapers like Guardian are talking about, are lies, israel is secured, theres nothing to worry about, actually, theres more chances there will be a terror issues in countrys like Italy and spain than here. |
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Post by Eggybread on Aug 26, 2011 19:05:03 GMT
The idiot abroad didnt find it very relaxing what with all the troops and guns everywhere.But if your used to it then I suppose it becomes the norm.
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Post by sihanouk on Aug 26, 2011 19:05:29 GMT
These fools who talk about Palestine flags etc on the net wouldn't dare do it, don't worry mate.All internet warriors behind their screens. I bet most have no idea what it represents anyway so ignore them matey
Thanks for all the info. It sounds great. Am going to book this weekend and look forward to visiting. Put the fizzy bubullah on ice.
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Post by Tubes on Aug 26, 2011 19:07:36 GMT
This may sound really ignorant but can you drink alchohol there? ha, most definitely yes! Went for the England game and my mate was so pissed he slept all the way through the game! Great country, great people, definitely would love to go for the game if I can find a cheapish flight. |
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Aug 26, 2011 19:08:25 GMT
Welcome to The Oatcake, stokemaccabi... It's good to hear you are well away from the 'troubles'. What sort of reception can Stoke supporters expect from the local people? Are British people seen as Israel's friends because of our historical links and relationship with the USA? Tell us about the area local to your stadium. Are there seafront bars and restaurants, etc...? PS. This is definitely my preferred trip out of the three away games because I think the group will be decided before Besiktas away... Umm, its about how you will act, if ppl will come and does provocations like bringing Palestine flags or Hamas flags im not sure you will get out alive from the stadium :\ if you will come nicely and support your team, everybody will love you, in israel, the english soccer is part of the culture, everybody like it. and i bet there will be over 3000 fans of Maccabi in the Britannia stadium, our fans are beasts Everyone are welcomed, not just british ppl, the israelis are the most friendly ppl in the world, we will hug you, and count you as our friends, but its again, aslong ppl wont do any provocations. Tel-Aviv is Amazing, theres everything in here, Clubs, restaurants and amazing beachs, theres one problem - israel is realy expensive. :\ Tel-Aviv is 24/7 City, everything is open all the time, and theres ppl in the streets all the time. our stadium name is Bloomfied, the capticity of the stadium is 16k, in Europa League games and League games it usually full, and teams like Shalcke, Espanyol and more werent having a chance to win in here, the atmosphere is crazy, the israeli fans are epic. but about the ppl, Terror and all those things newspapers like Guardian are talking about, are lies, israel is secured, theres nothing to worry about, actually, theres more chances there will be a terror issues in countrys like Italy and spain than here. our fans are 'beasts' too |
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Post by sihanouk on Aug 26, 2011 19:09:06 GMT
I sleep through England games as well. Sober.
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:10:24 GMT
i hope you will get here, will be very exciting. its like a dream, never thought in the only year Stoke is competing in Europe they will play with Maccabi.
btw, for those who asked why did we play in cyprus,
in the early 2000s there were lots of terror attacks in israel, so untill 2004 we played in cyprus, but not anymore.
more info about Maccabi European history -
we played in the champions league in 2005, we played with Ajax, Juventus and Bayren Minchun in the same group, finished 4th with 4 points like Ajax. ( We won Ajax, and did 1-1 with Juventus)
Last year we won Olympiacos in the Europa league 2nd round, and after that lost to PSG 6-4 in agg in the playoff rounds.
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Post by stokief on Aug 26, 2011 19:10:39 GMT
Hi! You say in your first post that you are a big fan of Stoke City. You may of course just be being polite however, if you are following our progress when did you first take an interest and what do you like about us? |
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Post by cheesegrater on Aug 26, 2011 19:15:32 GMT
will the women over there put out?
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Post by sihanouk on Aug 26, 2011 19:15:42 GMT
I watched the PSG games there were great.
Still haven't forgiven Israel for that last minute equaliser v Ireland in 2007 :-) Abas Swan?
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:20:45 GMT
Hi! You say in your first post that you are a big fan of Stoke City. You may of course just be being polite however, if you are following our progress when did you first take an interest and what do you like about us? i know everything about stoke, ive been to many games at the britannia stadium. i became Stoke City fan in 2003/04 in the season they finished 11th in the Championship league. right now my favourite player is Jones. |
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:21:46 GMT
I watched the PSG games there were great. Still haven't forgiven Israel for that last minute equaliser v Ireland in 2007 :-) Abas Swan? The 2nd leg was more exciting, 2-2 in ireland, our GK gave hes best game ever, and now hes a top GK in the spanish league. |
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Post by sihanouk on Aug 26, 2011 19:24:41 GMT
I watched the PSG games there were great. Still haven't forgiven Israel for that last minute equaliser v Ireland in 2007 :-) Abas Swan? The 2nd leg was more exciting, 2-2 in ireland, our GK gave hes best game ever, and now hes a top GK in the spanish league. I was in the Philippines at the time and trying to watch it on line. Wasn't it Awat of Racing Santander in goals? Israel have a really decent national team now |
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Post by sihanouk on Aug 26, 2011 19:25:28 GMT
will the women over there put out? ;D |
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Aug 26, 2011 19:26:30 GMT
Maccabi...welcome along. had a quick look at your 12th man website & found the links with Ajax interesting.
...and knowing the sporting traditions of Maccabi, I wont turn it into a basketball thread! ;-)
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Post by stokeyhunter on Aug 26, 2011 19:28:14 GMT
Hi, welcome to the board, what do your fans think of the draw?
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:28:25 GMT
The 2nd leg was more exciting, 2-2 in ireland, our GK gave hes best game ever, and now hes a top GK in the spanish league. I was in the Philippines at the time and trying to watch it on line. Wasn't it Awat of Racing Santander in goals? Israel have a really decent national team now yeah, it was, now hes Mallorca GK. he brought Mallroca to the 5th place in 2009/10. yeah, we got a preety decent national team now, im also a fan of the England national team, so after we won Russia 2-1 in 2008, and gave England a huge chance to get to the Euro, i was in Wembley to watch England - Croatia, but England like England, allways disapointing in the most important moments :\ |
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Post by stokemaccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:29:35 GMT
Hi, welcome to the board, what do your fans think of the draw? were not realy happy, top clubs, but we can compete them, we won 3-0 Panathinaikos which is from the lvl of Besiktas and Dynamo. |
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Post by maccabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:30:52 GMT
Hello, Stoke fans! Not the guy who opened the thread, but once I heard we are playing you guys I found this board and registered as well. I was both excited and upset that we have been drawn against you - On the upside, a team from the Premier League which is very attracting and always fun. On the down side, we could have gotten easier teams... We were hoping for group B! I lived in the London for almost 6 years, my father worked for Vodafone so we relocated when I was younger. We moved back to Israel when I was around 17. I will definitely be going to our away match against you, simply cannot wait!! I think the stadiums in England are the best - so special, unique, and have such an amazing atmosphere. It is totally different than what we have here in Israel; Sure, we do have tifo which is not common in England, but you guys know how to support and sing. I think the only barrier that will prevent you guys from coming to Israel is the prices which I assume are quite expensive, but I will praise my city just like the other guy in this thread did - Tel Aviv is an amazing place, specially for you guys who are used to winter. Worth every penny Now with all the respect aside, I hope we will somehow manage to take 6 points from you, although I will be extremely glad with a home win! Good luck to both of us, hopefully both sides will qualify, beat the turks and have interesting and fun matches!! |
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