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Post by Timmy on Mar 17, 2019 13:47:52 GMT
Not seen a thread about this on here so thought I'd share my thoughts and start a bit of a discussion on the topic. Firstly I thought that the lads in the corner gave it a real good go at generating a sustained atmosphere. It felt like a breath of fresh air hearing and participating in a variety of songs, instead of just go on Stoke every few minutes  Secondly for me there wasn't much visibility that this was going to happen for the Reading game. Where was it advertised / how do we join in with the fun? As good old Nathan Jones would say we need more people to 'buy into it' and get behind the lads regardless how toothless we are. Up the mighty potters!!! |
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Post by adi on Mar 17, 2019 13:58:54 GMT
Compared to the family stand a morgue has more atmosphere, it’s shameful
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Post by leicspotter on Mar 17, 2019 14:17:14 GMT
Honestly didn't hear anything in the Boothen...maybe got lost in the swirling wind?
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 17, 2019 14:23:00 GMT
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Post by orfyboothen on Mar 17, 2019 14:56:39 GMT
About 75 of us gave it a go. We loved it. An away day buzz at another otherwise boring home match! A couple of new songs and the kids in the corner seemed to enjoy it, joining in a fair few times.
As was said before, nothing gimmicky or too contrived... just likeminded folk getting together in a way not easy to do in all ticket matches in all seater grounds.
It might grow, it might not but we'll try to offer something for those interested.
God forbid we let matchdays just be about the result!
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Post by davejohnno1 on Mar 17, 2019 14:57:10 GMT
Could hear nowt from only a few blocks further along (block 30)
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Post by orfyboothen on Mar 17, 2019 15:00:26 GMT
Could hear nowt from only a few blocks further along (block 30) So be it. Others did. We had a right laugh regardless. |
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Post by sportsman on Mar 17, 2019 15:00:30 GMT
Compared to the family stand a morgue has more atmosphere, it’s shameful The family stand needs reducing to about 10 seats next season |
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Post by leicspotter on Mar 17, 2019 15:02:57 GMT
About 75 of us gave it a go. We loved it. An away day buzz at another otherwise boring home match! A couple of new songs and the kids in the corner seemed to enjoy it, joining in a fair few times. As was said before, nothing gimmicky or too contrived... just likeminded folk getting together in a way not easy to do in all ticket matches in all seater grounds. It might grow, it might not but we'll try to offer something for those interested.
God forbid we let matchdays just be about the result! Amen to that. |
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Post by Timmy on Mar 17, 2019 15:05:58 GMT
You could hear the verlinden song and the Nathan Jones songs on the highlights. Good effort  |
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Post by nottsover60 on Mar 17, 2019 15:10:11 GMT
I was in block 30 and could hear it. Constant noise makes for a much more enjoyable match atmosphere - well done.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 15:11:55 GMT
I was sat just in front of them for a one off. Not quite sure some of the choice language in the songs suits the area. It might be a one off but there were loads of very young children in there with the 5 quid ticket deal the club were doing, with about 50 blokes behind them singing the "When the Stoke go down.." song.
A couple of parents picked their kids up and moved away, some of them not returning for the second half.
I thought it was a good atmosphere to be fair and for a change, some imaginative songs.
Think it needs tweaking going forward.
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Post by orfyboothen on Mar 17, 2019 15:17:45 GMT
I was sat just in front of them for a one off. Not quite sure some of the choice language in the songs suits the area. It might be a one off but there were loads of very young children in there with the 5 quid ticket deal the club were doing, with about 50 blokes behind them singing the "When the Stoke go down.." song. A couple of parents picked their kids up and moved away, some of them not returning for the second half. I thought it was a good atmosphere to be fair and for a change, some imaginative songs. Think it needs tweaking going forward. thanks for being constructive onlooker. There were a couple of songs like that, granted. 3 new ones which were prioritised were clean though. Loads of folk on Twitter have actually described the opposite effect... kids loving it and some parents with little ones moving near us. Saw some such examples myself. But you're right it's early days and we'll have to modify stuff carefully. Just so bloody difficult in the circumstances. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Mar 17, 2019 15:19:12 GMT
Could hear nowt from only a few blocks further along (block 30) So be it. Others did. We had a right laugh regardless. Good lad. Fair play. I was bored shitless. I wasnt criticising. Merely observing. When full our stadium can hold a right din. With large empty spaces the noise just evaporates. |
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Post by telfordstoke on Mar 17, 2019 15:19:12 GMT
Weren’t there yesterday but will be with my little girl at the Sheff Weds match so hopefully will generate some atmosphere near us in family stand
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 15:22:13 GMT
I was sat just in front of them for a one off. Not quite sure some of the choice language in the songs suits the area. It might be a one off but there were loads of very young children in there with the 5 quid ticket deal the club were doing, with about 50 blokes behind them singing the "When the Stoke go down.." song. A couple of parents picked their kids up and moved away, some of them not returning for the second half. I thought it was a good atmosphere to be fair and for a change, some imaginative songs. Think it needs tweaking going forward. thanks for being constructive onlooker. There were a couple of songs like that, granted. 3 new ones which were prioritised were clean though. Loads of folk on Twitter have actually described the opposite effect... kids loving it and some parents with little ones moving near us. Saw some such examples myself. But you're right it's early days and we'll have to modify stuff carefully. Just so bloody difficult in the circumstances. It is difficult because of how the ground is laid out etc. The inevitable reduction in season tickets might come at the right time though. Personally I think the Family Stand should either be in the other corner by the Boothen End or in the Q Railing lower tier by the big screen, which would open up that entire corner for a singing section. Not my decision though  |
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Post by stokefan1972 on Mar 17, 2019 15:25:35 GMT
Stick your south stand you can't beat the standing up in the boothen
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Post by loosestools on Mar 17, 2019 15:48:46 GMT
Err what singing in the Boothen? Even Block 19 have become mutes.
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Post by sportsman on Mar 17, 2019 15:55:51 GMT
I was sat just in front of them for a one off. Not quite sure some of the choice language in the songs suits the area. It might be a one off but there were loads of very young children in there with the 5 quid ticket deal the club were doing, with about 50 blokes behind them singing the "When the Stoke go down.." song. A couple of parents picked their kids up and moved away, some of them not returning for the second half. I thought it was a good atmosphere to be fair and for a change, some imaginative songs. Think it needs tweaking going forward. If it results in fucking off the family stand to preferably about 10 seats in block 10 then it's a win win. |
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Post by steino1966 on Mar 17, 2019 16:06:10 GMT
About 75 of us gave it a go. We loved it. An away day buzz at another otherwise boring home match! A couple of new songs and the kids in the corner seemed to enjoy it, joining in a fair few times. As was said before, nothing gimmicky or too contrived... just likeminded folk getting together in a way not easy to do in all ticket matches in all seater grounds. It might grow, it might not but we'll try to offer something for those interested. God forbid we let matchdays just be about the result! Cracking day yesterday at the top of the corner, having a laugh with my mates and a few songs started for Jones, Etebo and Verlinden! Quite alot of people have said they want join us for next time 👍 hopefully be able do it again before the season finishes. |
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Post by rockzscfc on Mar 17, 2019 16:06:50 GMT
I'm finally back in Stoke after 7yrs away. Went to my first match in 7yrs and I was mortified by the lack of atmosphere. I remember we used to cheer everything even if we were 2-nil down! I remember a constant 'oh when the reds...' for 15minutes, a proper delilah at least once per half, booing and hissing every touch by the opposition. Saturday... None of that, at all. The only time the whole stadium got behind a chant was aimed at the referee ONCE. IT'S SHAMEFUL. I get that we've had hard times, I get that we ain't premier league, but just think how many points THAT atomsphere once got us. Even if it was 10pts it gained us this season that's the doorstep of playoffs...
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Post by leicspotter on Mar 17, 2019 16:08:01 GMT
I was sat just in front of them for a one off. Not quite sure some of the choice language in the songs suits the area. It might be a one off but there were loads of very young children in there with the 5 quid ticket deal the club were doing, with about 50 blokes behind them singing the "When the Stoke go down.." song. A couple of parents picked their kids up and moved away, some of them not returning for the second half. I thought it was a good atmosphere to be fair and for a change, some imaginative songs. Think it needs tweaking going forward. If it results in fucking off the family stand to preferably about 10 seats in block 10 then it's a win win. The youngsters are the future |
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Post by loosestools on Mar 17, 2019 16:17:25 GMT
If it results in fucking off the family stand to preferably about 10 seats in block 10 then it's a win win. The youngsters are the future Well said, as long as they are brought up in the correct culture, the modern culture and not the culture of fighting and racial abuse which was the norm when I was first a supporter in the early 70's. We must encourage young support, I take a 16 year old to the matches because we we need to encourage the next generation. It is family entertainment (or will be when the goals start coming) |
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Post by Timmy on Mar 17, 2019 16:21:16 GMT
Are there any plans to make this a permanent feature next season, ie moving season tickets?
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Post by stokefan1972 on Mar 17, 2019 16:22:26 GMT
Are there any plans to make this a permanent feature next season, ie moving season tickets? no |
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Post by orfyboothen on Mar 17, 2019 16:24:18 GMT
Are there any plans to make this a permanent feature next season, ie moving season tickets? Nothing concrete mate. Still very early days. Might be that we try something monthly next season perhaps. Organising a permanent singing section might be difficult but we'll see. When we win 15 games in a row at the start of next season, we won't even be needed! |
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Post by Cartman on Mar 17, 2019 16:24:54 GMT
Saw some kids on row 1 of the south stand bouncing up and down with there arms swinging everywhere, which was great to see. Lots of these kids might bugger off and support United on TV If they see boredom was the norm regarding atmosphere.
It’s massively important, as they are the future.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 16:26:36 GMT
I was sat just in front of them for a one off. Not quite sure some of the choice language in the songs suits the area. It might be a one off but there were loads of very young children in there with the 5 quid ticket deal the club were doing, with about 50 blokes behind them singing the "When the Stoke go down.." song. A couple of parents picked their kids up and moved away, some of them not returning for the second half. I thought it was a good atmosphere to be fair and for a change, some imaginative songs. Think it needs tweaking going forward. If it results in fucking off the family stand to preferably about 10 seats in block 10 then it's a win win. We need to extend the family stand, and not reduce it. We need to encourage more families and bigger families to games. Mum's, Dad's and grandparents. The club also need to relax some of the rules they have in that area too. |
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Post by sportsman on Mar 17, 2019 16:59:24 GMT
If it results in fucking off the family stand to preferably about 10 seats in block 10 then it's a win win. The youngsters are the future Teach them well and let them lead the way.......all the way to block 10. Even in the prem we had rows of empty seats in the family stand. |
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Post by clarkeda on Mar 17, 2019 17:03:43 GMT
About 75 of us gave it a go. We loved it. An away day buzz at another otherwise boring home match! A couple of new songs and the kids in the corner seemed to enjoy it, joining in a fair few times. As was said before, nothing gimmicky or too contrived... just likeminded folk getting together in a way not easy to do in all ticket matches in all seater grounds. It might grow, it might not but we'll try to offer something for those interested. God forbid we let matchdays just be about the result! Cracking day yesterday at the top of the corner, having a laugh with my mates and a few songs started for Jones, Etebo and Verlinden! Quite alot of people have said they want join us for next time 👍 hopefully be able do it again before the season finishes. What were the new songs mate. |
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