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Post by rambo61 on Aug 5, 2022 13:25:52 GMT
Everyone I know is spouting doom and gloom. I went to hearts and we were awful. I watched Milwall live last week and we were awful. Is anyone out there with a heart full of joy thinking"it's going to be great tomorrow???"
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 5, 2022 13:29:39 GMT
Funnily enough, no.
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Post by sheds1862 on Aug 5, 2022 13:30:21 GMT
Me.
Am I expecting a rousing performance, nope.
But a few sherbets with the lads, check my fantasy league team and my coupon.
Football is back.
These days it's more of a social thing for me.
Don't go overboard if win and not hysterical when we lose
I'm definitely looking forward to it.
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Post by werrington on Aug 5, 2022 13:32:17 GMT
I always look forward to it and close the front door full of hope no matter what’s gone on prior …The day that stops is the day I call an end to it
Stoke City is all about following the not so good times with a small smattering of good times and the whole day around it
If anybody wants the opposite I believe Manchester City still have tickets available for their first home match
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Post by HarryTheHat on Aug 5, 2022 13:35:16 GMT
Blackpool I'd imagine
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 13:37:58 GMT
Me
We're having cake
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Post by PotterLog on Aug 5, 2022 13:50:31 GMT
I always look forward to it and close the front door full of hope no matter what’s gone on prior …The day that stops is the day I call an end to it Stoke City is all about following the not so good times with a small smattering of good times and the whole day around it If anybody wants the opposite I believe Manchester City still have tickets available for their first home match The thing is the hope that MON will have some kind of epiphany and get us back to performing (attacking) at a level that would have us challenging at the top end of the table - which I held out for a long time - has now completely gone. So while I'll hope for a good win tomorrow just like everyone else, and will be delighted if we get it, it's not going to move the needle in terms of my expectations for this season and beyond. In that sense it's just a drawn-out, rather depressing waiting game. |
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Post by flea79 on Aug 5, 2022 13:56:51 GMT
nope and normally first game back (i didnt go Millwall) im bouncing the day before, just said to the guy i work with i hadnt thought about it once today
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Post by werrington on Aug 5, 2022 13:57:48 GMT
I always look forward to it and close the front door full of hope no matter what’s gone on prior …The day that stops is the day I call an end to it Stoke City is all about following the not so good times with a small smattering of good times and the whole day around it If anybody wants the opposite I believe Manchester City still have tickets available for their first home match The thing is the hope that MON will have some kind of epiphany and get us back to performing (attacking) at a level that would have us challenging at the top end of the table - which I held out for a long time - has now completely gone. So while I'll hope for a good win tomorrow just like everyone else, and will be delighted if we get it, it's not going to move the needle in terms of my expectations for this season and beyond. In that sense it's just a drawn-out, rather depressing waiting game. Oh believe me O’Neill has kicked my stuffing out also but every match I leave the house hoping the good times will start when the match kicks off The manager situation is a different subject altogether |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 13:59:11 GMT
Really looking forward to it.
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Post by LGH87 on Aug 5, 2022 14:00:01 GMT
Really looking forward to meeting all the lads down stoke about 11ish for a few ales and we're gonna need a few to sit through that shite for 90 minutes!
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Post by RF10 on Aug 5, 2022 14:01:27 GMT
I'm looking forward to going out out in Stoke before having few pints with friends. Getting to the game to speaking to regular people around me again. Watching the game is just part of a day out.
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Post by AlliG on Aug 5, 2022 14:01:32 GMT
Me. It's the first Saturday matchday dinner of the season for me. Steak, mushrooms, egg, tomato, beans and a baked potato followed by pudding and custard. A good chat with my footballing mates who I haven't seen since the end of last season, and if the worst comes to the worst, the chance to sleep off my dinner for a couple of hours! (At my age the afternoon nap is still (just about) an optional extra.  ) |
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Post by NassauDave on Aug 5, 2022 14:06:01 GMT
Everyone I know is spouting doom and gloom. I went to hearts and we were awful. I watched Milwall live last week and we were awful. Is anyone out there with a heart full of joy thinking"it's going to be great tomorrow???" No. But thanks for asking. |
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Post by stokest5 on Aug 5, 2022 14:11:59 GMT
I’ve just read MON press conference for tomorrow. I’m not in the O’Neil out camp for now but he doesn’t do himself any favours by saying a positive from last week is we went to Millwall and gave them a game! We were atrocious! The only positive for me is we didn’t lose by more than 2.
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Aug 5, 2022 14:13:50 GMT
As my posting name suggests I refuse to get overly downhearted if things don't go according to plan.
I'm looking forward to yet another emotional roller coaster following my beloved SCFC, my 57th season and counting. I've seen better, I've seen worse, but there's nothing that will stop me following those Jekyll & Hyde - like Mighty Potters.
UTMP!!
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Post by chad on Aug 5, 2022 14:13:58 GMT
I’ll be there but it feels more like a chore than a pleasure. Hope I’ll be pleasantly surprised
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Post by scfc75 on Aug 5, 2022 14:16:13 GMT
I love matchdays. Sometimes the game itself is secondary to everything else, and that’s fine.
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Post by stokeuk474 on Aug 5, 2022 14:25:41 GMT
I've taken them up on the discounted ticket offer and i'm bringing my lad to his first game. Could be a masterstroke, or could be a disaster. Just hope he enjoys the experience
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Post by prestwichpotter on Aug 5, 2022 14:26:56 GMT
Can't wait. As always at home I fully expect us to come away with 3 points.......
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 14:27:16 GMT
I am. Even though it's been a tough few years to put up with, Stoke are still my club and I look forward to matchdays.
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Post by shrewspotter on Aug 5, 2022 14:37:05 GMT
I am looking forward to it for sure, doom and gloom about Delap but there is enough in Campbell, Brown and Gayle to knock Blackpool over surely
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Post by fraybentos on Aug 5, 2022 14:40:40 GMT
Just wait until they start passing it about around the back 5
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Post by bagnallboothen on Aug 5, 2022 14:43:27 GMT
Al least it clashes with tomorrow's live cricket so there will be something to stream.
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Post by phill51 on Aug 5, 2022 14:46:50 GMT
I am. Missed all of last season due to heath isses. Better now - can't wait.
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Post by Trouserdog on Aug 5, 2022 14:49:00 GMT
About as much as I'd look forward to a vasectomy.
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Post by lordb on Aug 5, 2022 14:55:12 GMT
crumb of comfort everyone
my brother missed 15 games last season (home & way league & cup)
Stoke won 11, drew 3 & lost just the one (Reading away) which given we finished bottom half is some achievement
he's on holiday tomorrow
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Post by scfc75 on Aug 5, 2022 14:58:15 GMT
crumb of comfort everyone my brother missed 15 games last season (home & way league & cup) Stoke won 11, drew 3 & lost just the one (Reading away) which given we finished bottom half is some achievement he's on holiday tomorrow We should have a whip round and get him to stay there. |
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Post by Northy on Aug 5, 2022 15:03:12 GMT
crumb of comfort everyone my brother missed 15 games last season (home & way league & cup) Stoke won 11, drew 3 & lost just the one (Reading away) which given we finished bottom half is some achievement he's on holiday tomorrow We should have a whip round and get him to stay there. slip some drugs into his hand luggage |
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Aug 5, 2022 15:04:45 GMT
Yeh be alright, bit meh about it to be honest like if I couldn’t go I wouldn’t be gutted
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