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Post by markscfc72 on Feb 12, 2008 15:43:49 GMT
Stoke have upped their crowd estimate to around 22,000 for tonight's clash with Southampton after being swamped with demand for tickets.
Queues have been forming at the Britannia ticket office for the past two days, while fans phoning for bookings are having to wait as long as 45 minutes to get through.
Director of football John Rudge met queuing fans earlier today to help them pass the time.
The club has apologised to supporters for the wait, but insist every available window and phone is being staffed.
Supporters are flocking to the cause after the club launched a 'buy-one, get-one free' offer on this week's home games against Southampton tonight and Scunthorpe on Friday.
"The response seem to have been terrific," says manager Tony Pulis, "and I thank all our supporters in advance.
"We need them every step of the way and I'm sure they will make it a cracking atmosphere tonight.
"It's now down to us to get the players right so they put on a performance and hopefully get the result we all want.
"The players should certainly relish playing in front of a big crowd - it's another sign that everyone is now pulling in the same direction at this football club."
Tickets remain on sale before the game and supporters are urged to both arrive early and sit in their allocated seat to avoid hold-ups.
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Post by PONTAFCE on Feb 12, 2008 15:45:24 GMT
What a result that will be a right boost for the lads with a gate like that.Lets hope they can do the job and make it a night to remember.
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Post by simpson on Feb 12, 2008 15:47:27 GMT
here here up the potters ! ;D
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Post by POS51 on Feb 12, 2008 15:48:31 GMT
Im really looking forward to a big crowd and atmosphere.
Not looking forward to the queues and general crush at half time, but hey, we need to get used to it for next season!
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 12, 2008 15:53:13 GMT
Get's out notebook and finally gets to fill in number 2 on the list of what the fuck does Rudgie do.
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Post by jpm64 on Feb 12, 2008 15:54:43 GMT
What was number 1 ???
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Post by GRUMPY 1 on Feb 12, 2008 15:57:09 GMT
1; gardening?
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 12, 2008 15:57:39 GMT
1. Advises TP on apparel to cover up a balding bonce
2. Disperses large gatherings outside the crowd by attempting to talk them
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Post by CillaBlacksPissFlaps on Feb 12, 2008 15:58:01 GMT
Polishes Coates's shoes.
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Post by Time4aPINT on Feb 12, 2008 15:59:57 GMT
"The response seem to have been triffic," says manager Tony Pulis, "and I thank all our supporters in advance." Tony's catchphrase is back. It's a lucky omen for tonight.  |
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Post by BuzzB on Feb 12, 2008 16:00:41 GMT
Rudgey, bloody hell I'd forgot about him! |
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Post by jew on Feb 12, 2008 16:02:12 GMT
as of 15:00pm 23,700 sold and i dont know about away travelers but i guess about 500 so......24k??????
If anyone is getting tickets tonight THERE WILL BE A BIG QUEUE!
I went at half 2 ish and there was about 100 people infront of me and when i got server about 100 behind me and that was just in 30 mins...
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Post by mcscooby on Feb 12, 2008 16:06:58 GMT
Rudgey was at the ground yesterday talking to some old fella in the cue.
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Post by stokecityscott on Feb 12, 2008 16:12:29 GMT
i went down on me bike have a look and it was going to the main entrance on the john smith stand
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Post by RAF on Feb 12, 2008 16:15:13 GMT
More like make the time go slower the boring Valeite. H  |
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Post by jarhead on Feb 12, 2008 16:24:51 GMT
conna fuckin wait,come on stoke dunna let us down ffs!!!
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Post by dexter97 on Feb 12, 2008 16:28:03 GMT
as of 15:00pm 23,700 sold and i dont know about away travelers but i guess about 500 so......24k????? 23,700 is more than there are seats in the home areas. Are we opening part of the South Stand to home fans? |
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Post by stokecityscott on Feb 12, 2008 16:32:29 GMT
We must be dexter, can you see us turning away fans?
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Post by jew on Feb 12, 2008 16:37:35 GMT
as of 15:00pm 23,700 sold and i dont know about away travelers but i guess about 500 so......24k????? 23,700 is more than there are seats in the home areas. Are we opening part of the South Stand to home fans? Well they are very unlikely to fill out the away end are they with their 500 following  so stick em up in the far left corner (close to the family stand) and then we can easliy fill half of the away end with stokies |
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Post by megadrive on Feb 12, 2008 16:37:38 GMT
i was there at 3 oclock ish and the guy behind there sed in his opinion it will be 23000, he sed we had sold 21000 and expected to sell another 2000 so dunno who told ya that
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Post by stokecityscott on Feb 12, 2008 16:40:56 GMT
Loads will go down after work, i say 26
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Post by Menorca Stokie on Feb 12, 2008 16:43:59 GMT
It'll all end in tears i tell ya, end in tears it will. ;D
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Post by Silverdale on Feb 12, 2008 16:44:00 GMT
i was there at 3 oclock ish and the guy behind there sed in his opinion it will be 23000, he sed we had sold 21000 and expected to sell another 2000 so dunno who told ya that lol what a pisser!!!! I suppose hes in the know is he?hahahahahaha pisser. |
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Post by Spiros on Feb 12, 2008 16:49:00 GMT
Get's out notebook and finally gets to fill in number 2 on the list of what the fuck does Rudgie do. Surely you know what number 1's and number 2's are!! |
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Post by jew on Feb 12, 2008 17:04:38 GMT
i was there at 3 oclock ish and the guy behind there sed in his opinion it will be 23000, he sed we had sold 21000 and expected to sell another 2000 so dunno who told ya that the guy had a big tash and was a big fella |
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so stick em up in the far left corner (close to the family stand) and then we can easliy fill half of the away end with stokies 
