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Post by nott1 on Dec 16, 2014 15:49:48 GMT
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Post by Kjones9 on Dec 16, 2014 15:52:55 GMT
Isn't that always the case with cup matches?
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Post by agingerstokie on Dec 16, 2014 15:54:21 GMT
How dare those welsh twats invade our turf!  |
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Post by 2004 on Dec 16, 2014 16:28:04 GMT
Do you reckon we will get 18k+ there?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 16:37:24 GMT
15 quid a ticket, I think there will be a few towards 14k home fans.
Hopefully Shenton will get some game time.
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Post by capto on Dec 16, 2014 17:12:57 GMT
Big game to them; premiership opposition, chance of an upset; not far to travel; and a club that has a long pretty proud history (Europe etc) via the Welsh cup), a chance to rub our English bastard noses in it; also, it's on a Sunday, so they'll jump at the chance to miss chapel!
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Post by stokemanusa on Dec 16, 2014 18:50:31 GMT
Come on should be a good match atmosphere...
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Post by dexta on Dec 16, 2014 18:59:44 GMT
No loved lost between us and Wrexham over the years
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Dec 16, 2014 19:14:26 GMT
Isn't that always the case with cup matches? If they want them the away team are entitled to 15% for Cup matches. 15% of our theoretical maximum (with no loss to segregation) of 28,300 is 4245 so logically they get the whole of the south stand. The concourse could not be split to allow a few hundred Stokies in. |
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Post by Eggybread on Dec 16, 2014 21:08:38 GMT
Wrexham will sell their allocation no problem
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Dec 16, 2014 21:30:55 GMT
'Takeover'? Bloody hell they're bringing 4,500 not 45,000.
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Post by Gods on Dec 16, 2014 21:34:50 GMT
No loved lost between us and Wrexham over the years Isn't there ?  I always felt that unlike Cardiff and Swansea they posed absolutely no threat whatsoever on the pitch or indeed off it  All in all a most enjoyable day out in the country. We would take over 3 sides of the ground and the locals were good semi-rural, country bumpkin sorts, you know the kind of thing, trousers held at the waist with harvesting twine  |
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Post by bunnyscfc on Dec 16, 2014 21:48:57 GMT
lots of links with Wrexham over the years.
Great awayday, shame we can't take 4500 there! Looking forward to it and boozing with some Wrexham lads pre game
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Post by Northy on Dec 16, 2014 22:10:05 GMT
Wrexham fan lives near me, offered him and his lad a lift down, he declined saying it will be 'a family day out' I wonder if they will let him back in the house after
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Post by nott1 on Dec 17, 2014 9:39:34 GMT
'Takeover'? Bloody hell they're bringing 4,500 not 45,000. The South Stand. Nobody said the whole stadium did they? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 10:05:50 GMT
Would be curious to know the immediate response of Wrexham to the draw. I seem to remember seeing a clip from a few years ago where the players and staff of a small club were being filmed during an FA Cup draw and they drew Millwall and all recoiled in dissappointment and disgust! |
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Post by wembley4372 on Dec 17, 2014 10:24:05 GMT
No loved lost between us and Wrexham over the years Isn't there I always felt that unlike Cardiff and Swansea they posed absolutely no threat whatsoever on the pitch or indeed off it All in all a most enjoyable day out in the country. We would take over 3 sides of the ground and the locals were good semi-rural sorts, you know the kid of thing, trousers held at the waist with a length of harvesting twine You posh git! The rest of us call it baling string! |
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Dec 17, 2014 10:26:39 GMT
'Takeover'? Bloody hell they're bringing 4,500 not 45,000. The South Stand. Nobody said the whole stadium did they? I didn't say they did  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 17, 2014 10:27:49 GMT
Would be curious to know the immediate response of Wrexham to the draw. I seem to remember seeing a clip from a few years ago where the players and staff of a small club were being filmed during an FA Cup draw and they drew Millwall and all recoiled in dissappointment and disgust! I've got a mate who is a Wrexham fan and they are pleased with it. Premier League club they can give a game to and nearby so they can all go. |
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Dec 17, 2014 11:40:56 GMT
Let's hope they don't score first like York did a few seasons ago |
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Post by nott1 on Dec 17, 2014 18:08:38 GMT
The South Stand. Nobody said the whole stadium did they? I didn't say they did I'd love to see 45000 in the South stand. |
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Dec 17, 2014 20:20:52 GMT
I didn't say they did I'd love to see 45000 in the South stand. So would I. Imagine the complaints from those trying to get off the car park |
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Post by northwalian on Dec 17, 2014 22:10:17 GMT
Hi lads(and gals) Wrexham fan here  Always used to love playing Stoke, although results were never much good for us, you always brought a great away support, loud and proud!! I believe there are not any pubs close to the ground, so where do the away fans normally go for a beer? Also, whats the beer and food like in the away end? We have "only" been given 4,300 tickets and its a massive scramble around here to get them. Do you know why we only got 4,300, when the full stand holds nearly 5K? Is this normal when you get a large away support? Its great to go to a "proper" stadium, the last few years and going to some really awful grounds, well its been mostly sh*ite TBH !!! Though saying that, we have been to Wembley twice in the last couple of years, which would have been unlikely if we were still in the league!! Hopefully, its a good game and we keep some of our pride intact:) Cheers:) |
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Post by jackovw on Dec 19, 2014 14:14:52 GMT
Hi lads(and gals) Wrexham fan here Always used to love playing Stoke, although results were never much good for us, you always brought a great away support, loud and proud!! I believe there are not any pubs close to the ground, so where do the away fans normally go for a beer? Also, whats the beer and food like in the away end? We have "only" been given 4,300 tickets and its a massive scramble around here to get them. Do you know why we only got 4,300, when the full stand holds nearly 5K? Is this normal when you get a large away support? Its great to go to a "proper" stadium, the last few years and going to some really awful grounds, well its been mostly sh*ite TBH !!! Though saying that, we have been to Wembley twice in the last couple of years, which would have been unlikely if we were still in the league!! Hopefully, its a good game and we keep some of our pride intact:) Cheers:) Have a good day, I know how you are all looking forward to it, wrexham stokie |
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Post by djralphy2k9 on Dec 19, 2014 14:17:34 GMT
Hi lads(and gals) Wrexham fan here Always used to love playing Stoke, although results were never much good for us, you always brought a great away support, loud and proud!! I believe there are not any pubs close to the ground, so where do the away fans normally go for a beer? Also, whats the beer and food like in the away end? We have "only" been given 4,300 tickets and its a massive scramble around here to get them. Do you know why we only got 4,300, when the full stand holds nearly 5K? Is this normal when you get a large away support? Its great to go to a "proper" stadium, the last few years and going to some really awful grounds, well its been mostly sh*ite TBH !!! Though saying that, we have been to Wembley twice in the last couple of years, which would have been unlikely if we were still in the league!! Hopefully, its a good game and we keep some of our pride intact:) Cheers:) Hi, away fans usually go to the Terrace Pub near the University, if you come from the station, turn right to the end of the street (the college is in front of you) turn left and carry on down that road and the Terrace is on your left, usually plenty of Police around there who can guide you. |
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Post by nicholasjalcock on Dec 19, 2014 14:34:40 GMT
I thought they built Offa's Dyke to keep the Wrecks some lot out?
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Post by capto on Dec 19, 2014 17:31:52 GMT
Hi lads(and gals) Wrexham fan here Always used to love playing Stoke, although results were never much good for us, you always brought a great away support, loud and proud!! I believe there are not any pubs close to the ground, so where do the away fans normally go for a beer? Also, whats the beer and food like in the away end? We have "only" been given 4,300 tickets and its a massive scramble around here to get them. Do you know why we only got 4,300, when the full stand holds nearly 5K? Is this normal when you get a large away support? Its great to go to a "proper" stadium, the last few years and going to some really awful grounds, well its been mostly sh*ite TBH !!! Though saying that, we have been to Wembley twice in the last couple of years, which would have been unlikely if we were still in the league!! Hopefully, its a good game and we keep some of our pride intact:) Cheers:) Hi Here's some info from away fans website - think its pretty much up to date - sorry about all the reference to ale, I know there's a big temperance movement in North Wales that affects Sundays, & you'll all be abstaining,so you'll just have to skip over that!! Just go into the website for more info: www.footballgroundguide.com/stoke_cityWhat Is It Like For Away Supporters? Away fans are housed on one side (towards the Players Tunnel and Main Stand) of the Marstons Pedigree (South) Stand at one end of the ground, where around 2,800 supporters can be accommodated. This stand is shared with home fans on the other side. At first I was quite perturbed by a large sign advising fans that persistent standing would result in ejection from the ground, however the facilities and view of the action from this stand are good. The concourse is adequate and there is a large choice of refreshments available such as Wrights pies (£2.90), sausage rolls, cheeseburgers, rollover hot dogs and chips. The stadium is quite high up in an exposed position and the open corners can mean that a cold wind can whip through the stadium, so bear this in mind, especially in the winter months. I thought the inside of the stadium was quite disappointing being rather bland and lacking character, although I'm sure that this can be developed in time. Listen out though for the Stoke anthem 'Delilah' being sung by the home fans, they can still give a great rendition of that Tom Jones classic song. It is also worth bearing mind though that the Stoke fans are passionate about their club and this can make for an intimidating atmosphere, so it is best to keep colours covered around the ground. Don't be surprised if you are kept in after the game, in a fenced off compound to the rear of the away stand, whilst the Stoke fans are allowed to disperse. Where To Drink? Next to the stadium is a Holiday Inn and a Harvester Pub/Restaurant that do allow in away fans. You can also park at the Harvester itself for a cost of £3. A bit further away on Dennis Viollett Road (off Sir Stanley Matthews Way) is a Power League complex that also has a bar, which also allows in away supporters, shows SKY television and you can even park in their car park for £4.50. Further down Sir Stanley Matthews Way (and turning left along Eastern Rise) is the Longton Rugby Club, which has two bars also showing SKY Sports. Parking is also available at £5 a car. It is around a 20 minute walk to the away turnstiles from the Club. Otherwise alcohol is available on the concourses at the back of the away end, in the form of Carlsberg lager (pint), Bitter (pint), Strongbow cider (can) and Smirnoff Ice (bottle), but queues can be lengthy, especially if there is a big support. If arriving by train then the Terrace Bar on Leek Road has been designated as an official away fans pub. The pub which is only five minutes walk from the railway station (turn right out of the station entrance, left at the crossroads and the pub is down on the left) also shows Sky Sports and offers food too. The shuttle bus to the ground (return cost £3 adults) that runs from near the station, also stops at the pub and returns after the game. By Train Stoke station is just over two miles away from the stadium, so unless you are feeling fit, it maybe best to hire a taxi. Tim Rigby a visiting Wolves fan adds 'there are some shuttle buses than run from Glebe Street in Stoke up to the Britannia Stadium, which depart every 15 minutes before kick off. There are return buses after the game back to Glebe Street from behind the Sentinel (East) Stand'. Björn Sandström adds; 'To catch this bus, turn right from the station and head down Station Road. At the bottom of Station Road at the traffic lights, turn right to go along Leek Road (A52). Then go straight across the A500 dual carriageway and into Glebe Street which is straight across in front of you. You should then see the line of buses that will take you to the stadium. It is only about a five minute walk from the station'. The shuttle bus costs for a return ticket £3 Adults, £2 Concessions. Colin Bell adds; 'It took us less than 30 minutes to walk to the stadium from the station, using this route: Turn right from the station and head down Station Road. At the lights, turn right along Leek Road (A52), under the railway line and then left down on to the tow path of the Trent & Mersey Canal. Follow the tow path all the way until you are level with the stadium, where two footbridges take you over the canal and then the railway line, straight into the ground near the South Stand away end.' |
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All in all a most enjoyable day out in the country.
