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Post by stokehibees on Oct 20, 2014 16:47:26 GMT
Hi all!!! First time poster so please be gentle with me!!  As you can probably guess I hail from Edinburgh and have bought tickets for the Chelsea game. My son's a massive fan but so far hasn't had the opportunity to see the Potters in the flesh, too busy watching Hibs getting humped  It's his 18th the day before so we're coming down as a wee surprise for him. Anyways, I was looking for a few pointers e.g. where's best to stay, pre/post match drinks. Was thinking town centre for the hotel for being handy for drinks post match, but where's best before? Is there a supporters club near the stadium? Looking to get involved with the pre match atmosphere!! Many thanks in advance  |
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Post by wokinghampotter on Oct 20, 2014 16:51:52 GMT
Well there is a holiday Inn express within 400 yards of the ground if that appeals.
Prematch I would go to the White Star. A good few would say Greenhoffs. Take you pick! I try to go in The White Star but tend to go in Deliahs. Again you will get different opinions.
Enjoy the day and hope we get a result!
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 20, 2014 16:55:31 GMT
Well there is a holiday Inn express within 400 yards of the ground if that appeals. Prematch I would go to the White Star. A good few would say Greenhoffs. Take you pick! I try to go in The White Star but tend to go in Deliahs. Again you will get different opinions. Enjoy the day and hope we get a result! Cheers WP, holiday inn is fully booked!! Are these pubs close to the stadium? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 17:14:44 GMT
The Graythwaite Guest House in Newcastle-under-Lyme is a cracking B&B for a couple of nights stay. The Greyhound over the road is a decent boozer, couple of early drinks there and then walk into Stoke for a few beers before getting the bus to the game. It's a 20 minute walk but if you're both fit it's no problem. Plenty of decent curry houses on King Street as well and Newcastle town centre is a 5 minute walk away.
If it's a hotel chain you're after the Holiday Inn is your best bet although being stuck on an Industrial Estate/Retail Park is a bit depressing in my opinion, it is literally 2 minutes away though..
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Post by no1972 on Oct 20, 2014 17:15:57 GMT
How many of you coming,Trentham hotel is close it is now under the Travelodge banner but is ok as a base,there are two premier inns one in Hanley one in Trentham.There is also the Plough on Campbell road but I have heard good and bad reports but close to ground and pubs.
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Post by BristolMick on Oct 20, 2014 17:19:04 GMT
Well there is a holiday Inn express within 400 yards of the ground if that appeals. Prematch I would go to the White Star. A good few would say Greenhoffs. Take you pick! I try to go in The White Star but tend to go in Deliahs. Again you will get different opinions. Enjoy the day and hope we get a result! Cheers WP, holiday inn is fully booked!! Are these pubs close to the stadium? There aren't really any pubs close to the stadium. There are a few places to have a beer:- Delilah's is in the ground cost £2 to go in. The Harvester, the Power League, and Hem Heath Cricket club are all in the immediate area. For a proper pub experience you are looking at a 20 min walk to the stadium. Gardners retreat in Boothen is a proper boozer that's popular pre match. After the game the pubs WP mentioned are in Stoke town centre about 25 min walk from ground. Note this is NOT the City Centre that's in Hanley about 3 miles from ground. That is where most of the lively venues are. BM |
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 20, 2014 18:18:23 GMT
Cheers WP, holiday inn is fully booked!! Are these pubs close to the stadium? There aren't really any pubs close to the stadium. There are a few places to have a beer:- Delilah's is in the ground cost £2 to go in. The Harvester, the Power League, and Hem Heath Cricket club are all in the immediate area. For a proper pub experience you are looking at a 20 min walk to the stadium. Gardners retreat in Boothen is a proper boozer that's popular pre match. After the game the pubs WP mentioned are in Stoke town centre about 25 min walk from ground. Note this is NOT the City Centre that's in Hanley about 3 miles from ground. That is where most of the lively venues are. BM Cheers folks!!! Think I'll book here (cheap as chips lol) have a few pots in one of the above pubs and grab a taxi, either that or go to Deliah's. Is it easy enough to get in to? |
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Post by werrington on Oct 20, 2014 18:23:58 GMT
There aren't really any pubs close to the stadium. There are a few places to have a beer:- Delilah's is in the ground cost £2 to go in. The Harvester, the Power League, and Hem Heath Cricket club are all in the immediate area. For a proper pub experience you are looking at a 20 min walk to the stadium. Gardners retreat in Boothen is a proper boozer that's popular pre match. After the game the pubs WP mentioned are in Stoke town centre about 25 min walk from ground. Note this is NOT the City Centre that's in Hanley about 3 miles from ground. That is where most of the lively venues are. BM Cheers folks!!! Think I'll book here (cheap as chips lol) have a few pots in one of the above pubs and grab a taxi, either that or go to Deliah's. Is it easy enough to get in to? Stoke on Trent is a bit bizarre mate as it has a town called Stoke within it Get in a taxi and ask him to take you to Stoke from the hotel ( £5 max ) or a bus and sample the pubs down there then follow the crowds to the stadium which is about 1.5 miles away |
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 20, 2014 18:35:14 GMT
Cheers folks!!! Think I'll book here (cheap as chips lol) have a few pots in one of the above pubs and grab a taxi, either that or go to Deliah's. Is it easy enough to get in to? Stoke on Trent is a bit bizarre mate as it has a town called Stoke within it Get in a taxi and ask him to take you to Stoke from the hotel ( £5 max ) or a bus and sample the pubs down there then follow the crowds to the stadium which is about 1.5 miles away Haha, I thought it was me being thick, was getting a bit confused!! When someone mentioned Newcastle I was bamboozled I suppose I'm spoiled with having a ground surrounded by pubs........ |
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Post by no1972 on Oct 20, 2014 18:38:48 GMT
There aren't really any pubs close to the stadium. There are a few places to have a beer:- Delilah's is in the ground cost £2 to go in. The Harvester, the Power League, and Hem Heath Cricket club are all in the immediate area. For a proper pub experience you are looking at a 20 min walk to the stadium. Gardners retreat in Boothen is a proper boozer that's popular pre match. After the game the pubs WP mentioned are in Stoke town centre about 25 min walk from ground. Note this is NOT the City Centre that's in Hanley about 3 miles from ground. That is where most of the lively venues are. BM Cheers folks!!! Think I'll book here (cheap as chips lol) have a few pots in one of the above pubs and grab a taxi, either that or go to Deliah's. Is it easy enough to get in to? Plenty of nightlife for you, the hotel used to be called the Grand plenty ladies of the night in there ,casino,strip club just up the road. |
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 20, 2014 18:42:58 GMT
Cheers folks!!! Think I'll book here (cheap as chips lol) have a few pots in one of the above pubs and grab a taxi, either that or go to Deliah's. Is it easy enough to get in to? Plenty of nightlife for you, the hotel used to be called the Grand plenty ladies of the night in there ,casino,strip club just up the road. Jeezo, maybe not there then. I'm going to be with my two laddies, I don't think they or their mother would be too impressed!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2014 19:00:03 GMT
Kenwood Guest House on Stoke Road is decent as well, 10 minute walk from Stoke town centre so ideal for pre-match boozers.
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 20, 2014 20:09:02 GMT
Ta very much folks!! Hope we do the business against they fekers ????
To coin a Hibee phrase "See you behind the goals!!"
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 22, 2014 11:21:23 GMT
Just got the tickets through the door, section 36 in the south stand. Looks like it's right next to the Chelsea fans? What's the segregation like after the game?
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Post by thebet365 on Oct 22, 2014 11:34:58 GMT
You come out of the stand and have to go left with the home support, the away fans are penned off in their own car park.
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Oct 22, 2014 11:40:06 GMT
Can I just say and to quote one of Scotland's finest writers, Irvine Welsh, "Glory to the Hibees!"
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 22, 2014 11:49:04 GMT
Can I just say and to quote one of Scotland's finest writers, Irvine Welsh, "Glory to the Hibees!" Good man, GGTTH ;-) |
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 22, 2014 11:50:13 GMT
You come out of the stand and have to go left with the home support, the away fans are penned off in their own car park. Cool mate, thanks!!! |
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 22, 2014 11:51:07 GMT
You come out of the stand and have to go left with the home support, the away fans are penned off in their own car park. Cool mate, thanks!!! |
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Post by adamsson on Oct 22, 2014 15:20:18 GMT
Just don't mention Stenhousemuir  |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Oct 22, 2014 17:50:26 GMT
Just don't mention Stenhousemuir Someone may have to explain it to him.  |
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Post by stokehibees on Oct 22, 2014 19:03:19 GMT
Just don't mention Stenhousemuir Someone may have to explain it to him. Don't tell me Stoke have suffered at the hands of the warriors as well!!? Many a good man have never returned from stenny and those who did won't speak a word of their experience. It's like a story line from a Stephen King novel that place. |
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Post by stokehibees on Dec 23, 2014 18:31:23 GMT
Well after what's got to be some of the worst driving conditions I've been in coupled with the M6 getting closed, the drive took 8 3/4 hours instead if just over 4!!! We got in just as they kicked off after leaving at 11am ????
As for the game, it was always going to be hard after they got the early goal. They've got so much quality and keep the ball really well. There were a few glimpses to get into the game before the second and the keeper had a great save from a deflected shot when Stoke were well on top. The final ball was too often disappointing though. ????
Quick question; is Arnautovics usually as gash? I can remember him being decent but he really disappointed last night. He got a lot of the ball but not once tried to go past the full back instead deciding to pass the ball back and slowing down attacks. The fastest he ran all night was when he was being subbed!!
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Post by tazi on Dec 23, 2014 18:41:12 GMT
Just a dozen posts and ones questioning Arnie.
Get thee tin hat on youth for that unlucky 13th post you'll be replying to.
Lol.
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Post by stokehibees on Dec 23, 2014 18:51:04 GMT
Just a dozen posts and ones questioning Arnie. Get thee tin hat on youth for that unlucky 13th post you'll be replying to. Lol. Oh well, just an observation. A lot of attacks stopped with him. |
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Post by tazi on Dec 23, 2014 18:55:51 GMT
Just a dozen posts and ones questioning Arnie. Get thee tin hat on youth for that unlucky 13th post you'll be replying to. Lol. Oh well, just an observation. A lot of attacks stopped with him. Even more frustrating as to why the crosses that he does manage to put in go totally unchallenged time after time. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 19:03:18 GMT
Oh well, just an observation. A lot of attacks stopped with him. What? |
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Post by tazi on Dec 23, 2014 19:18:44 GMT
These self made chods look promising, just hope they're as effective when I take on Ossmere as they seem to be nibbling all over. Guess I'll have to lower the delks sensitivity.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2014 19:41:21 GMT
These self made chods look promising, just hope they're as effective when I take on Ossmere as they seem to be nibbling all over. Guess I'll have to lower the delks sensitivity. He's losing it, he's definitely losing it .... |
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Post by elystokie on Dec 23, 2014 19:50:07 GMT
These self made chods look promising, just hope they're as effective when I take on Ossmere as they seem to be nibbling all over. Guess I'll have to lower the delks sensitivity. He's losing it, he's definitely losing it .... Somebody should make the NHS aware that letting their therapists go abroad for Xmas isn't always a good idea... |
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It's his 18th the day before so we're coming down as a wee surprise for him.
