ianrb1
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Post by ianrb1 on Apr 2, 2008 13:18:18 GMT
They are our rivals, and they held sway over us for far too long. But for our present manager, we would still be playing them twice a season. The further they are away from us down the League pyramid the better.
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Post by jay1610 on Apr 2, 2008 14:07:13 GMT
I agree ian but is that your view or your barber's ?
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Post by RAF on Apr 2, 2008 14:14:23 GMT
Unlike Ian and his make believe barber I don't really want the Vale to go down. Yes they used to be our rivals, but I always used to look out for their results and unless they were playing us, or a game that influenced us I never wanted them to lose. I sometimes laugh at them , but really I think it's sad they are in such a predicament. I've been to Vale Park not only when Stoke have played them but when Stoke haven't had a game aswell. I'd much rather those carpet football playing minge rats from the shithole of Cheshire got relegated.
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Post by mcf on Apr 2, 2008 14:33:52 GMT
Don't be such a fanny RAF.
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Post by RAF on Apr 2, 2008 14:41:51 GMT
Shut it or you'll be getting a pissed phonecall at 2 AM.
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Post by troj on Apr 2, 2008 14:56:18 GMT
to return the universe to its natural state both vale and crewe will go down ..and of course we are going up!
How fantastic will that be..eh
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Post by altair on Apr 2, 2008 15:03:06 GMT
The further down they go, the better for me. Remember Rudge on our pitch milking it after they beat us? That idiot commentator George Andrews? The Wembley of the North? Van der Laan's hair? How could we ever forget that they beat Spurs? They gave us shit by the cartload. And don't worry too much about poor ickle Port Vale - The fat dancer will eventually bail them out.
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Post by lurcherman on Apr 2, 2008 15:44:42 GMT
I don't hold with this if you love Stoke you must hate Vale standpoint. I'd rather Vale won than any other team bar Stoke *Nods head in agreement*.
Heres hoping that they go up next year.Shakes head in disagreement Here's hoping they reach the Ansell's league ;D ;D
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Post by Davef on Apr 2, 2008 16:13:36 GMT
Some of you lot have taken leave of your senses.
They'll probably be down on Saturday and the party hats are ready to be worn and the balloons blown up at Oatcake HQ.
Fingers crossed, next stop Blue SQ Conference.
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Post by Pembo on Apr 2, 2008 16:20:02 GMT
Not at all...Lower the better for the soap dodgers i say ;D
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Post by WurstBoy on Apr 2, 2008 16:26:03 GMT
if Vale were to go down and eventually fold, this could mean all new footballs fans growing up supporting Stoke.
The old ones will never convert.
Over time Stoke could build up a bigger following, fill in the corners of the antarctic stadium and challenge for honours at the top of the Premier League. Then maybe even Europe. mwuhahaha
So if all the above is contingent upon Vale going down, I am all for it....
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Post by Done it for valiant21 on Apr 2, 2008 16:34:28 GMT
While i appreciate some of your support in not wanting Vale to go down and generally wanting the best for us, i must say that i can't wait to come on here come the end of season when you mess up your only chance of getting into the Premiership. I enjoy reading the anti Vale comments as well as the abuse we've had all season from you lot because it will make it all the more pleasurable when we all come on here and congratulate you on your fuck up yet again
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Post by Dallas Cowboy on Apr 2, 2008 16:39:08 GMT
It would go part of the way towards restoring the natural order of football in the Potteries -- Stoke in the top flight, the Vale in the bottom flight, as it always was and how it always should be.
To regard the Vale as our rivals is arrant nonsense. If you don't believe me, go ask Denis Smith.
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Post by YarnfieldStokie on Apr 2, 2008 16:39:24 GMT
"Posted by valiant21 on Today at 11:34am While i appreciate some of your support in not wanting Vale to go down and generally wanting the best for us, i must say that i can't wait to come on here come the end of season when you mess up your only chance of getting into the Premiership. I enjoy reading the anti Vale comments as well as the abuse we've had all season from you lot because it will make it all the more pleasurable when we all come on here and congratulate you on your fuck up yet again"
Yeah but even if we do will still have 2 divisions and about 10,000 fans between us matey. Now jog on down to League 2 there's a good chap..... ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2008 16:41:24 GMT
What kind of inbred makes fun of someone for almost getting promoted when his own team finishes with a number of points that wouldn't stop somebody driving?
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Post by headsgoup on Apr 2, 2008 16:42:37 GMT
I hope they continue in abject misery for many years.
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Post by Done it for valiant21 on Apr 2, 2008 16:50:24 GMT
arragontstokie:
This season has been a major disappointment for us and we know as a club we have shortcomings, but the thing is with Stoke fans is that they think they should be in the Premiership. For this reason it will be hilarious when you don't make it this year with the add on bonus of every team now getting £30m for finishing bottom of the Prem - This means that you will never make it! You all know deep down that this is true therefore all these ingredients mixed together = you lot gutted come May! hahaaaa!!!! All the shit you have given Vale this season. As someone previously posted - "What goes around comes around"
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Post by Fenparkpotter on Apr 2, 2008 16:59:47 GMT
And if we do get promoted, I guess there will be no point expecting you to pop in during May!
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Post by Rebelliousjukebox on Apr 2, 2008 17:02:33 GMT
I've got a good few Vale supporting friends and despite the usual local banter, I've got far more respect for them than all the glory hunting scummers I have to put up with. Would be quite happy if they got promotion next season... doubt that they will though. My sentiments too. I'd rather see people in the area with Vale tops on - so long as they keep to Burslem & surrounding area - than with Man Ure, Chelski etc. tops on.
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Post by YarnfieldStokie on Apr 2, 2008 17:11:58 GMT
As usual Valiant as long as Stoke are doing bad / underacheiving then that far outweighs the fact that Vale are about to drop into the lowest tier of League football with absolutely fuck all money, no fans, a ground which makes ours (despite its many faults) look like the San Siro and with a board with all the business sense of Mr Bean. If in doubt bury your head in the sand and rejoice in the fact that you prefer us to lose than your scabby lot to win. What a bunch of pathetic no marks you truly are!!!
And I in no way think we belong in the Premier. I was there evry week when we bombed out of it last time and am quite aware that if we do go up we will be red hot favourites to "Do a Derby!"
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Post by Davef on Apr 2, 2008 19:49:45 GMT
What kind of inbred makes fun of someone for almost getting promoted when his own team finishes with a number of points that wouldn't stop somebody driving? That's all you need to know about the Vale mate. Tinpot.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2008 20:02:31 GMT
I'm old enough to be one of the many who supported both clubs. Stoke being my first love but always wanted vale to do well and went to many Vale games when Stoke were playing miles away.
I think the feelings were mutual then, many Vale fans followed Stoke as their second team.
Oh how things have changed. I would say 95% of them would love to see Stoke go out of business now. For that reason only I really do hope they fade and die, never to be seen ever again. lets face it no one will miss them will they.
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Post by algor on Apr 2, 2008 20:03:46 GMT
I don't really care if they go down or not. Both my neighbours are fail st holders as we are in walking distance of the fail building site. I often see them leaving for the match on a Satdee and they say you could walk to the pub and match if you came to the fail, but as I say to them I could shove nettles up my arse but I aint going to do that either
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Post by fezgandy on Apr 2, 2008 20:15:45 GMT
Up the Vale ;D
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Post by block30row19 on Apr 2, 2008 20:20:13 GMT
arragontstokie: This season has been a major disappointment for us and we know as a club we have shortcomings, but the thing is with Stoke fans is that they think they should be in the Premiership. For this reason it will be hilarious when you don't make it this year with the add on bonus of every team now getting £30m for finishing bottom of the Prem - This means that you will never make it! You all know deep down that this is true therefore all these ingredients mixed together = you lot gutted come May! hahaaaa!!!! All the shit you have given Vale this season. As someone previously posted - "What goes around comes around" Sorry sad twat. But i just don't buy this .. Stoke fans think they should be in the Premiership shit. OK we would love to be and it is a dream still. Better than dreaming about a bunch of bananas. Fuck off back under the brick you crawled from under. TWAT. And i still hate Crwho more than your lot ;D
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Post by bostedclog on Apr 2, 2008 20:40:01 GMT
Not arsed in the slightest never considered them otr rivals and i never will .Not even worth this post really ,only cause im bored .They are a complete non entity and we should not be considering a bottom division team as our rivals .Dont think forest are arsed about county do you.
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Post by salopstick on Apr 2, 2008 20:42:45 GMT
Not bothered in the slightest. agree
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Post by swipers on Apr 2, 2008 20:52:45 GMT
Been brought up supporting Stoke so naturally hate the Vale.
Like it has been said, wouldn't want them to go out of business as I would miss taking the piss from their fans (yes plural). Just playing in the Ryman league would do nicely ;D
They loved it when we were facing the shiter when they stayed up in Div 1 so why should it be any different now ???
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Post by bostedclog on Apr 2, 2008 21:01:39 GMT
Weve only for the past 15 years even started to talk about vale as our rivals .Because we were at the lowest point in our history as we are now on the brink again stop bloody talking about them now The next poster gets a smite end of
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Post by stokemark on Apr 2, 2008 21:08:02 GMT
Agree with the concensus that I am enjoying seeing Vale drop like a stone but not go out of business and certainly a Vale supporter is worth 100 local glory hunters.
Crewe though ? - Id have to think twice. They are bitterly envious of Stokies, jumped up far too far above their station and count the odious Graham McGarry as a 'fan'. So, along with our other old 'rivals' Gillingham (remember them ?) I hope they sink without trace !!!
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