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Post by hertfordshirestokie on Oct 23, 2016 8:57:41 GMT
brilliant support from all yesterday, from start to finish we outsung them, that away end was rocking, great day out
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Post by roylandstoke on Oct 23, 2016 9:20:09 GMT
Well done to everyone who went.
Our away support is something to be proud of.
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Post by modfather on Oct 23, 2016 9:21:09 GMT
Yeah we were good ah. Just a shame there wasn't a few more of us
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2016 9:25:55 GMT
The away support yesterday was outstanding and plainly shown worldwide -a raucous, noisy and passionate
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Oct 23, 2016 9:37:59 GMT
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Post by stokeson on Oct 23, 2016 9:46:59 GMT
watched it online and the idiot commentator said " the support at home has been poor but the crowd are very vocal today." It was all stoke . Great job 12 th man.
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Post by JC9 on Oct 23, 2016 9:47:47 GMT
Great to see home fans noticing our support! |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Oct 23, 2016 10:02:51 GMT
Sounded dead loud throughout on the telly.
Even Phil Thompson mentioned it on Soccer Saturday.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Oct 23, 2016 10:51:29 GMT
Our support was excellent and when we were singing swing low some of their fans applauded it after.Just wish we could get back to this level of support at home on a regular basis as well
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2016 10:53:33 GMT
We were great but we should have taken more fans.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Oct 23, 2016 10:59:58 GMT
We were great but we should have taken more fans. Totally agree with the that mate and what bought it home for me is the empty seats when the 1st goal went in but each to their own.What it won't do though is take away from a truely top away day out |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2016 11:03:19 GMT
We were great but we should have taken more fans. Totally agree with the that mate and what bought it home for me is the empty seats when the 1st goal went in but each to their own.What it won't do though is take away from a truely top away day out It was a bit embarrassing when we were singing empty seats to them. It really annoys me when we don't sell out, we are so lucky to be as central in the county as we are and apart from money there really is no excuse. |
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Post by elystokie on Oct 23, 2016 11:09:07 GMT
We were great but we should have taken more fans. Totally agree with the that mate and what bought it home for me is the empty seats when the 1st goal went in but each to their own.What it won't do though is take away from a truely top away day out That was the only place there were empty seats as far as I could see, shame that's where the TV footage showed :( |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Oct 23, 2016 11:11:44 GMT
Totally agree with the that mate and what bought it home for me is the empty seats when the 1st goal went in but each to their own.What it won't do though is take away from a truely top away day out It was a bit embarrassing when we were singing empty seats to them. It really annoys me when we don't sell out, we are so lucky to be as central in the county as we are and apart from money there really is no excuse. Mate I work shifts some weekends and I can sometimes get swaps so I understand it can be difficult for some folk but number wise yesterday I have to say I was scratching my head when I heard we'd only sold 1800 |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Oct 23, 2016 11:12:39 GMT
Totally agree with the that mate and what bought it home for me is the empty seats when the 1st goal went in but each to their own.What it won't do though is take away from a truely top away day out That was the only place there were empty seats as far as I could see, shame that's where the TV footage showed  It was mate and from where I was I could see Smudge having a mental on his own😄 |
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Post by elystokie on Oct 23, 2016 11:15:47 GMT
That was the only place there were empty seats as far as I could see, shame that's where the TV footage showed :( It was mate and from where I was I could see Smudge having a mental on his own😄 Haha, yeh me too, nearly went there myself after half time but we were winning and I'm superstitious :) |
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Post by wearestoke80 on Oct 23, 2016 11:19:08 GMT
Great noise from us yesterday, gutted I wasn't there.
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Post by that's our Ric on Oct 23, 2016 11:19:18 GMT
That was the only place there were empty seats as far as I could see, shame that's where the TV footage showed It was mate and from where I was I could see Smudge having a mental on his own😄 In a way a sparser crowd makes the mentals stand out 😆 especially the Stokies closest to the goal after Shaq's first. Was Smudge one of them? Vocal support sounded great on the video streaming. |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Oct 23, 2016 11:24:38 GMT
It was mate and from where I was I could see Smudge having a mental on his own😄 In a way a sparser crowd makes the mentals stand out 😆 especially the Stokies closest to the goal after Shaq's first. Was Smudge one of them? Vocal support sounded great on the video streaming. Yes he was mate and I'm pretty sure Surreystokie was in the sparse seats also😄 |
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Post by elystokie on Oct 23, 2016 11:34:18 GMT
In a way a sparser crowd makes the mentals stand out 😆 especially the Stokies closest to the goal after Shaq's first. Was Smudge one of them? Vocal support sounded great on the video streaming. Yes he was mate and I'm pretty sure Surreystokie was in the sparse seats also😄 Yeh, she was on her own as well. Hold on minute... ;) |
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Post by riponstokie on Oct 23, 2016 12:28:44 GMT
Support really was tremendous yesterday..no one does taking the piss better than us. Also, during the 5 mins when we were singing swing low non stop, there was a pause in play when one of their players was down. Pieters was on the near side right by the fans and started just staring in awe at the away fans looking as if he was about to start tearing up. Class support, and a real connection between all the players and fans which is what we are all about. Onwards and upwards.
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Post by butlerstbob on Oct 23, 2016 12:38:37 GMT
Some days when I read this board I actually think we have the worst supporters or some of the worst! Then I listen to the game on the wireless and think fuck we have some of the best supporters around, yesterday you were 1st class and not just now and again it was 1st class for 90 minutes, to those that were there I salute you!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2016 12:53:25 GMT
Persuaded myself to get up there yesterday a few weeks ago - was undecided. It was unreal. Bruised shins, insane noise for 90 minutes. I was overly excited for West Ham anyway, now I'm absolutely buzzing. So glad we now have a decent song for Joe that everbody blasted out. Unreal once again, roll on West Ham.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Oct 23, 2016 13:08:00 GMT
Totally agree with the that mate and what bought it home for me is the empty seats when the 1st goal went in but each to their own.What it won't do though is take away from a truely top away day out It was a bit embarrassing when we were singing empty seats to them. It really annoys me when we don't sell out, we are so lucky to be as central in the county as we are and apart from money there really is no excuse. I went mate but didn't take my kids and can understand people not going as it was disgusting to charge them 24 quid. |
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Post by norters on Oct 23, 2016 13:15:10 GMT
Agreed..
We're sometimes quick to criticise our away support but they were fantastic yesterday.
Was sat directly opposite amongst the Hull fans with a couple of mates and they were in awe of both our noise levels and variety of song.. they managed a few muted minutes of Slade but that was about it..
There was a row of 4 or 5 Stokies in front of us who did get up when Shaq bent in the 2nd.. a few grumbles from the locals but no aggression.
They were laughing at Swing Low and also complimentary about the team.. thought Annie, Joe and Shaq looked frightening at times.. Disappointed with Bony but hey, we have some proper talent these days..
Onto the Tax Payers Stadium.. going to be a great day..
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Post by nott1 on Oct 23, 2016 13:19:24 GMT
I'm an armchair fan nowadays but in my youth I would have jumped at the chance to get free transport to away games and would have gone everywhere, so what do people want nowadays to travel...... a free ticket as well?
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Post by walrus on Oct 23, 2016 13:27:44 GMT
Unfortunately for non-SOT-based fans, the free travel doesn't help. Once you have a £30 match ticket, train travel or petrol to wherever the game is, food and drink etc, you're looking at a bare minimum £50 day out, and often significantly more. For many, that's just not a viable expenditure every other weekend for nine months a year, so away trips have to be a treat, not a regular occurrence.
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Oct 23, 2016 13:28:20 GMT
I'm an armchair fan nowadays but in my youth I would have jumped at the chance to get free transport to away games and would have gone everywhere, so what do people want nowadays to travel...... a free ticket as well? An away day is about more than just the match. The free coaches are great for people who want to go straight to the game & come straight back home afterwards, but are absolutely useless for people who like to go by train & have a few beers en route & on the way back. Rather than just free coaches it should be free travel, I'm sure the clubs could come to some arrangement with the rail companies whereby showing your match ticket gets you on the trains for nowt. |
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Post by llyodc on Oct 23, 2016 13:32:05 GMT
Our support was excellent and when we were singing swing low some of their fans applauded it after.Just wish we could get back to this level of support at home on a regular basis as well i think our best days are gone. 2006-2012 were the glory years. not because of pulis but because we were breaking new ground. in 5 years time i think well be a smaller club. but thats fine. i will always remever the good old days |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2016 13:32:10 GMT
It was a bit embarrassing when we were singing empty seats to them. It really annoys me when we don't sell out, we are so lucky to be as central in the county as we are and apart from money there really is no excuse. I went mate but didn't take my kids and can understand people not going as it was disgusting to charge them 24 quid. Yeah of course, that's understandable and of course work commitments. I just think we have a lot of fans who can't be arsed which let's us down. |
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