dcrob
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Post by dcrob on Jun 20, 2013 10:59:13 GMT
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Post by stokievt on Jun 20, 2013 12:21:14 GMT
So excited! Since moving to NJ it's only 3/4 of an hour away! Go on Stoke!
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Post by stokeyank on Jun 20, 2013 13:34:50 GMT
Hope those multiple sources are good ones! I live an hour and a half drive! Any plans that might be in the way of me attending will be immediately canceled!!!
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Post by chicagostokie on Jun 20, 2013 15:21:25 GMT
That would be fantastic, a 10 hour drive but would love to see the boys play in Philly.
Are you you chaps thinking of heading to Texas for the games?
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Post by shawi on Jun 20, 2013 16:19:50 GMT
Is it a memorial match for Tony Soprano, NJ?
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Post by stokeny on Jun 20, 2013 17:15:35 GMT
Sean, Lindsay and i are going to the Texas games. Philly too.
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Post by chicagostokie on Jun 20, 2013 18:24:32 GMT
Sean, Lindsay and i are going to the Texas games. Philly too. Great news brother! We should chat beforehand on logistics etc... Be great to you again my friend! |
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Post by nhstokie on Jun 21, 2013 1:23:03 GMT
twitter.com/UnionRumors reports the game will be scheduled for July 31st, which is the same night as the MLS All Star Game in Kansas City. Would be great to meet up with some of the US Stokies. The stadium is half way between Philly and Wilmington DE. I travel to this area frequently for work. I would recommend making hotel reservations as soon as you make plans to attend the game, the better hotels on the 95 corridor sell out fast during the summer months. You do not want to stay at any of the hotels near the stadium!
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dcrob
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Post by dcrob on Jun 21, 2013 11:21:08 GMT
That would be fantastic, a 10 hour drive but would love to see the boys play in Philly. Are you you chaps thinking of heading to Texas for the games? The wife and I will be going to both Texas games, also Philly if this is happening. Look forward to catching up with you and yours. |
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Post by chicagostokie on Jun 21, 2013 13:43:18 GMT
Sean, Lindsay and i are going to the Texas games. Philly too. Fella, do you want to look into getting tickets in Sec 124 (row A) for Houston and Section 127 (row 5) for Dallas for you and Lindsay? Terri and I will do the same, so we can sit with Rob and create a Columbus Crewe reunion! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 21, 2013 14:04:38 GMT
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Post by Mason_Stokie on Jun 21, 2013 14:18:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 14:31:52 GMT
Hopefully these games will be streamed live by the clubs like last seasons fixtures  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 14:35:10 GMT
'They have already confirmed that they intend to play one game at the Britannia Stadium against continental opposition which is now likely to take place on Saturday 10th following the news that Port Vale will be away from home on that occasion'
Is this Brugge?
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Post by BuzzB on Jun 21, 2013 14:38:18 GMT
'They have already confirmed that they intend to play one game at the Britannia Stadium against continental opposition which is now likely to take place on Saturday 10th following the news that Port Vale will be away from home on that occasion' Is this Brugge? Genoa I think, mentioned on the board somewhere. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 21, 2013 14:38:45 GMT
'They have already confirmed that they intend to play one game at the Britannia Stadium against continental opposition which is now likely to take place on Saturday 10th following the news that Port Vale will be away from home on that occasion' Is this Brugge? Genoa. Cheesesteak's all round. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 14:41:37 GMT
thx
Was Hoefkens tweet wrong then?
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Post by stokievt on Jun 22, 2013 13:36:55 GMT
Where are we all meeting, sitting lads?
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Post by shipshape on Jun 22, 2013 14:55:10 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on Jun 22, 2013 15:11:03 GMT
Couldn't really justify the expenditure, Shippers! I'm saving up for the next Europa League odyssey - surely a matter of time under Hughesy  |
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Post by StatesideStokie on Jun 22, 2013 16:25:24 GMT
Where are we all meeting, sitting lads? Looks like a bit of a trek from Central Philly, as the stadium is in Chester and its isolated from most bars. Might be worth picking out a bar in Philly or Chester for a meet up, then traveling in on the local transit or shuttles. Either that, or get to the stadium early and grab some beers in the parking lots for a bit of tailgating with the locals. |
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Post by dcrob on Jun 22, 2013 17:21:38 GMT
Tailgating might be the best shout (seemed to be the main approach last year) - looks like Lot C would be a decent place to congregate (or that grassy bit of Toyota Plaza it refers to). www.philadelphiaunion.com/ppl-park/public-transport-directions-parkingA shame they no longer play at Lincoln Financial - just south of downtown Philly and very easy access by road or transit. |
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Post by nhstokie on Jun 23, 2013 18:14:43 GMT
Anyone got seats yet?
Tailgating sounds a great idea, this is not a particularly good area. The town of Chester is not exactly on the tourist map. Best to stay at PHL or closer to Wilmington.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Jun 23, 2013 18:28:24 GMT
this is not a particularly good area. The town of Chester is not exactly on the tourist map. Best to stay at PHL or closer to Wilmington. You're not kidding In 2010, Chester had 24 homicides, and a homicide rate of 64.3 per 100,000. The high homicide rate in 2010 prompted then-Mayor Wendell N. Butler, who previously served as the city's police chief before becoming mayor, to implement a "State of Emergency," implementing 12-hour shifts for the entire city police force, assistance from both the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, and a 9PM to 6AM curfew in five of the city's crime hotspots.[citation needed] The "State of Emergency," which lasted 34-days, coincided with the opening of PPL Park, but was sparked due to the murder of a 3-year old toddler in the city's crime-plagued West End (between Lamokin Street and the western borders with Upper Chichester Township and Trainer Borough).[citation needed] The city had 14 homicides in 2009, 17 in 2008, 27 in 2007, 18 in 2006, 15 in 2005, 19 in 2004, 12 in 2002, 19 in 2000, and nine in 1999.[14] The city did not record crimes in 2003 and 2001.[citation needed]
In April 2011, a birthday party shooting left two dead and seven injured, making national headlines
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Post by StatesideStokie on Jun 23, 2013 22:15:13 GMT
this is not a particularly good area. The town of Chester is not exactly on the tourist map. Best to stay at PHL or closer to Wilmington. You're not kidding In 2010, Chester had 24 homicides, and a homicide rate of 64.3 per 100,000. The high homicide rate in 2010 prompted then-Mayor Wendell N. Butler, who previously served as the city's police chief before becoming mayor, to implement a "State of Emergency," implementing 12-hour shifts for the entire city police force, assistance from both the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, and a 9PM to 6AM curfew in five of the city's crime hotspots.[citation needed] The "State of Emergency," which lasted 34-days, coincided with the opening of PPL Park, but was sparked due to the murder of a 3-year old toddler in the city's crime-plagued West End (between Lamokin Street and the western borders with Upper Chichester Township and Trainer Borough).[citation needed] The city had 14 homicides in 2009, 17 in 2008, 27 in 2007, 18 in 2006, 15 in 2005, 19 in 2004, 12 in 2002, 19 in 2000, and nine in 1999.[14] The city did not record crimes in 2003 and 2001.[citation needed]
In April 2011, a birthday party shooting left two dead and seven injured, making national headlines
Definitely the kind of place where you need to keep your wits about you and stay aware of your surroundings. Having said that, so is Philly... |
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Post by stokeny on Jun 23, 2013 23:28:33 GMT
I inspected a multi-family residential complex there a couple of years ago for a bank. An interesting property! There were a lot of bullet holes as I recall.
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Post by papotter on Jun 24, 2013 17:11:57 GMT
Great news about the friendly - live in Philly suburbs.
On Union website to book seats - where are people sitting?
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Post by phillysphinest on Jul 8, 2013 14:04:30 GMT
You're not kidding In 2010, Chester had 24 homicides, and a homicide rate of 64.3 per 100,000. The high homicide rate in 2010 prompted then-Mayor Wendell N. Butler, who previously served as the city's police chief before becoming mayor, to implement a "State of Emergency," implementing 12-hour shifts for the entire city police force, assistance from both the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police, and a 9PM to 6AM curfew in five of the city's crime hotspots.[citation needed] The "State of Emergency," which lasted 34-days, coincided with the opening of PPL Park, but was sparked due to the murder of a 3-year old toddler in the city's crime-plagued West End (between Lamokin Street and the western borders with Upper Chichester Township and Trainer Borough).[citation needed] The city had 14 homicides in 2009, 17 in 2008, 27 in 2007, 18 in 2006, 15 in 2005, 19 in 2004, 12 in 2002, 19 in 2000, and nine in 1999.[14] The city did not record crimes in 2003 and 2001.[citation needed]
In April 2011, a birthday party shooting left two dead and seven injured, making national headlines
Definitely the kind of place where you need to keep your wits about you and stay aware of your surroundings. Having said that, so is Philly... Don't worry too much. Chester is a rough town, but the common sentiment is "don't mess with the stadium." The citizens of Chester know that the new stadium and its MLS team represent a lot of money going into their economy. Not a single fan has been subject to any crime yet and they have really respected the stadium along with its immediate grounds and parking lots. As for visiting the city, just stay in Center City around all the touristy stuff and you'll fine that its incredibly safe. I'm really looking forward to this game! If any of you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask. |
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Post by StatesideStokie on Jul 9, 2013 1:24:17 GMT
Definitely the kind of place where you need to keep your wits about you and stay aware of your surroundings. Having said that, so is Philly... Don't worry too much. Chester is a rough town, but the common sentiment is "don't mess with the stadium." The citizens of Chester know that the new stadium and its MLS team represent a lot of money going into their economy. Not a single fan has been subject to any crime yet and they have really respected the stadium along with its immediate grounds and parking lots. As for visiting the city, just stay in Center City around all the touristy stuff and you'll fine that its incredibly safe. I'm really looking forward to this game! If any of you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask. Any suggestion on a good place to grab a few pre-game beers? Decent hotels within the vicinity? Also, any recommendations on the best section of the stadium? |
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Post by mailman44 on Jul 9, 2013 3:14:53 GMT
Burslem on the Deleware ....
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