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Post by lordeffinghamhunt on Jun 11, 2011 9:24:37 GMT
I conner see that many people turning out for some of these Uefa cup games. Mid week, may be toss kick off times and against a team of Johny Foreigners that we don't know what country they are from let alone who they are.
Only if the club reduce the addmition prices by at least 50% will there be a decent enough crowd. To many games with to little money in Stoke on Trent.
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Post by toddyssilkyskills on Jun 11, 2011 9:30:22 GMT
maybe the early stages but if we start doing well it will raise major intrest.
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Post by lordeffinghamhunt on Jun 11, 2011 9:34:22 GMT
A nice last 16 tie against Rangers or Celtic would be nice. But that League thing will be rubish. Even if we are in a division with Juventus or a like they will only feild a sencond side of unkown players
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Post by toddyssilkyskills on Jun 11, 2011 9:35:21 GMT
A nice last 16 tie against Rangers or Celtic would be nice. But that League thing will be rubish. Even if we are in a division with Juventus or a like they will only feild a sencond side of unkown players Got to be better than not being in it though. ;D |
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Post by PenkhullStokie on Jun 11, 2011 9:37:39 GMT
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Post by toddyssilkyskills on Jun 11, 2011 9:37:49 GMT
A nice last 16 tie against Rangers or Celtic would be nice. But that League thing will be rubish. Even if we are in a division with Juventus or a like they will only feild a sencond side of unkown players I'll go an away game in the group stage stay over for a few nights and make a mini break of it, it's all down to fifa where that mini break might be.  |
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Post by Los Alfareros on Jun 11, 2011 9:38:17 GMT
Im not raving Mary
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Post by salopstick on Jun 11, 2011 9:41:55 GMT
i agree
a pointless competition far to long.
should be straight knock out imo
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Post by toddyssilkyskills on Jun 11, 2011 9:43:48 GMT
i agree a pointless competition far to long. should be straight knock out imo Is it not a good way of coming across maybe one or two good players though? |
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Post by stokelad84 on Jun 11, 2011 9:50:41 GMT
If we dont aspire to be in Europe, then whats the point in us doing well in the Premier League?
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Post by salopstick on Jun 11, 2011 10:03:33 GMT
If we dont aspire to be in Europe, then whats the point in us doing well in the Premier League? thats the problem, it has become an irrelevance dont get me wrong it is great for the club to be in europe but the competition isnt a good one anymore ffs clubs get in for "fair play" the old format of uefa, cup winners and european cups was better. this europa league is just the scraps of the champions league the greed of the big clubs have destroyed this tournament a lot of our games will now be sunday kick offs at stupid times more than normally, i just hope it doesnt affect our league form |
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Post by sufolkstokie on Jun 11, 2011 10:13:12 GMT
Whilst I agree the competition is somewhat diminished, it is a major notch in our progression.
It will, if we get through the early rounds, promote SCFC across Europe, hopefully attracting a better player. It will also help with our scouting network.
Equally it will probably quicken our recruitment strategy to add more strength and depth this season as we play on many fronts. It may also encourage TP to play a couple of the fringe youngsters and bring them on at SCFC. But of course TP's focus will alwys be, quite rightly the Prem.
Albeit not the Champions League, we, SCFC are back in Europe - never would I have believed that. I get to take my son to European games - how brilliant is that!
We are in it, so please try and enjoy it, I know I will.
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Post by stokelad84 on Jun 11, 2011 10:18:32 GMT
They made it a league format to help filter money into the smaller nations. So instead of the weaker teams getting just 1-2 games worth of money, they are guaranteed money while they are in the groups stages of the tournament (which in theory should make the smaller countries stronger.)
It is a pain in the arse yes, but if we as supporters just want to finish between 8th and 17th every year we will soon get bored of it. If we want to progress then we must be aiming for Europe on a regular basis.
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Post by roylandstoke on Jun 11, 2011 10:33:46 GMT
I expect it to be very, very low on our list of priorities. A bit like the autoglass trophy with extra travel.
The league is everything, followed by the FA cup, the league cup( not many games and a chance to play at Wembley) and then the Europa League.
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Post by march4 on Jun 11, 2011 11:21:33 GMT
As with the season, I expect us to see the 3 cup competitions as a chance of silverware and really go for it. Uncle Peter is very keen that we win something under his leadership and he is not getting any younger.
The problem is to keep an even keel in the Prem.
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Post by alansuddick on Jun 11, 2011 11:48:19 GMT
whats the point then.we will never get anywhere near the champions league,fa cup comes along every 140 years,why not have a european campaign.i personally cant wait to go to places like romania,ukraine albania etc
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Post by Fentonpotter on Jun 11, 2011 11:50:33 GMT
I seem to be a real minority here but I can't bloody wait! After years of losing to Rochdale or Luton at home the chance to now see us competing with teams across Europe is unbelievable and an honour. We need to realise what an achievement it is for a club our size
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Post by thegreedyzebra on Jun 11, 2011 12:02:55 GMT
I disagree, any half decent Stoke fan will go no matter what
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Post by Cyprusdelilah on Jun 11, 2011 12:03:07 GMT
Can't believe some people  Bloody Europe. Love em come over here, bit warm July & August to play footy. |
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Post by naththepotterfan on Jun 11, 2011 12:30:35 GMT
I crnt wait just waiting for be passport to come now and then i can get ready for the european tour.
were all going on a european tour a european tour a european tour, were all going on a european tour.
some stoke fans will never be pleased whats wrong with ya stoke in europe is a massive thing for the club and i say fuck the fa cup and give it a good go in europe.
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Post by MilanStokie on Jun 11, 2011 12:33:11 GMT
I think the fact Lord that you won't know who the teams are is more of an admittence of your ignorance rather than the teams being widely unknown.
I for one am thrilled for a fresh campaign. It certainly proves our progression and a chance to play some great teams. So what if we have to play some teams that maybe don't excite the masses, along the way?
The Premier League format is as stale as the CL and Europa league at the moment. No real positions to play for and the only excitement is who will stay up. I actually believe we can do quite well in Europe rather than make the numbers up and if people can't be arsed to turn up for that then whats the point in supporting SCFC?
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Jun 11, 2011 13:24:24 GMT
3rd time in Europe in our history and people are complaining if we get to the group stage it will be a great step for the club , attract better players and the likes of Juve, Benfica, PSV , playing at the Brit , can only be a good thing ?? |
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Post by JoeinOz on Jun 11, 2011 13:25:55 GMT
If we get to the group stage I'm gonna find Pulis and smack his face in
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Post by march4 on Jun 11, 2011 13:26:49 GMT
2nd time in Europe in our history and people are complaining if we get to the group stage it will be a great step for the club , attract better players and the likes of Juve, Benfica, PSV , playing at the Brit , can only be a good thing ?? 3rd time, mate |
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Post by onionman on Jun 11, 2011 13:31:57 GMT
Being in Europe for the first time since the 70s is brilliant.
If we do rubbish in the Europa League, I'm sure it will piss us off.
If we do well, we'll love it.
And if it helps us raise the profile of the club and bring in better players, so much the better.
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Post by toddyssilkyskills on Jun 11, 2011 13:32:12 GMT
As with the season, I expect us to see the 3 cup competitions as a chance of silverware and really go for it. Uncle Peter is very keen that we win something under his leadership and he is not getting any younger. The problem is to keep an even keel in the Prem. The result of this transfr window should really spell out what our intentions are. |
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Jun 11, 2011 13:48:39 GMT
2nd time in Europe in our history and people are complaining if we get to the group stage it will be a great step for the club , attract better players and the likes of Juve, Benfica, PSV , playing at the Brit , can only be a good thing ?? 3rd time, mate sorry  |
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Post by Eggybread on Jun 11, 2011 14:13:11 GMT
I cannot wait for it.Its a dream come true to see my football team in Europe .Fantastic achievement and I for one will enjoy every minute of it .However long it lasts.
Moaning fuckers.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 14:37:49 GMT
I cannot wait for it.Its a dream come true to see my football team in Europe .Fantastic achievement and I for one will enjoy every minute of it .However long it lasts. Moaning fuckers. Me too, Eggy. Even if it lasts two games (which it might well do, given our previous in Europe!). There are some right miserable negative bastards on here, the OP in particular  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 15:03:48 GMT
2nd time in Europe in our history and people are complaining if we get to the group stage it will be a great step for the club , attract better players and the likes of Juve, Benfica, PSV , playing at the Brit , can only be a good thing ?? 3rd time, mate Just hope our involvement this time lasts longer than our previous two attempts. I remember the home games against Ajax and Kaiserslautern as a young lad, and the sheer disappointment and frustration when we were knocked out. We're in it, so let's have a right go at going as far as we can. |
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Bloody Europe. Love em come over here, bit warm July & August to play footy.
