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Post by kustokie on Jun 9, 2016 2:32:06 GMT
We'll have three 16 years old with us, so I vote for tailgate. Can we do both? Chris, They will let the 16 year olds in, it is more of a eatery than a boozer Ok. We're in
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Post by slash on Jun 9, 2016 2:46:15 GMT
long doggers would be nice
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Post by stokeny on Jun 9, 2016 4:02:24 GMT
Four of us coming from NY, what time in doggers?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 9, 2016 5:26:51 GMT
Nope. You Americans just need bringing down a peg or two that's all. You (they Royal you) over egg the MLS and American footballers beyond belief. And whilst it being hilarious to outsiders the fact that you guys believe what you say is amusing. Case in point being Dozy Altidore! Dreadful footballer but say that to an American and it was like you were burning the Stars and Stripes in front them. The MLS has massive potential of course it does but it needs a lot of work. The wage disparity just won't harbour what you need for a better standard in the league or a better quality of player for the national team. Pulisic looks a cracking little player and should be the blue print going forward with technical ability coming to the fore and not just loving an athlete! Hey, Bayern. Â Did anyone ever tell you that you might just have a bit of chip on your shoulder? Probably and they'd be talking bollocks because as I keep saying I like the MLS!
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Jun 9, 2016 12:04:50 GMT
It's not been easy, MLS has been around for 20 years. They just last season got kit sponsors for all 20 teams. But the attendance is there and the buzz about it is starting to grow. When you have people that understand how successful football clubs are built on a fundamental level like Rawlins does, throw in the added capital and it's not a matter of if but when. If there wasn't a strong market, Orlando City wouldn't be privately funding their new stadium. The NBA and NFL didn't really start experiencing stratospheric success until the '80s and the '90s after having been around for 40 years. MLS is far ahead of that pace. Just watch and enjoy the benefits that Stoke City will reap from having the foresight to start up this partnership. It's not really foresight is it? We had one anyway and then it disappeared with no one noticing (on here) bar me! The MLS is a fun league for sure but the standard needs to improve massively. For that to happen the wage structure has to change and get rid of the designated players. I just can't see how that helps. It's got massive potential, it always has but the execution has always been poor. And it does seem like that is changing but not enough is. You need relegation too! I admit i thought it was quiet between Stoke and Orlando originally as I thought we already had a partnership that moved from Austin to Orlando, especially as it was in effect the same team and Executive members. We were even on the website as partners during the formative years and I was looking forward to Stoke / Orlando Merchandise when i visited in 2013. I was quite suprised when i saw nothing about stoke and then checked the website.. lo and behold we were not even mentioned. I put this down to Stoke rather than Orlando as something was amiss and was left disappointed. Imagine my surprise when now we suddenly have this 'new' official partnership that shouldn't have died a death in the first place.....
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 9, 2016 12:23:38 GMT
It's not really foresight is it? We had one anyway and then it disappeared with no one noticing (on here) bar me! The MLS is a fun league for sure but the standard needs to improve massively. For that to happen the wage structure has to change and get rid of the designated players. I just can't see how that helps. It's got massive potential, it always has but the execution has always been poor. And it does seem like that is changing but not enough is. You need relegation too! I admit i thought it was quiet between Stoke and Orlando originally as I thought we already had a partnership that moved from Austin to Orlando, especially as it was in effect the same team and Executive members. We were even on the website as partners during the formative years and I was looking forward to Stoke / Orlando Merchandise when i visited in 2013. I was quite suprised when i saw nothing about stoke and then checked the website.. lo and behold we were not even mentioned. I put this down to Stoke rather than Orlando as something was amiss and was left disappointed. Imagine my surprise when now we suddenly have this 'new' official partnership that shouldn't have died a death in the first place..... Yeah it was odd, they had gone into patnership with Benfica (and still are) but ours (officially) had died a death before then. It never made any sense because of the market they have and that we were clearly trying to make our share of it bigger with the friendlies over there last time around. It'd be good to see some of young uns given the chance over there but in the MLS ideally and not their USL side.
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Post by stokeny on Jun 9, 2016 14:13:30 GMT
Posted the long doggers suggestion on the Stoke USA FB page, looks like a few more will be coming
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Post by mailman44 on Jun 10, 2016 20:38:44 GMT
Aye up lads, how about we start at 1600 at old Long Doggers? I am bring ing my Stoke flag to fly with pride over our hootenanny ....
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Post by stokeny on Jun 16, 2016 2:11:00 GMT
1600 it is, i'll translate for the civies 4pm
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Post by kustokie on Jun 16, 2016 3:34:51 GMT
1600 it is, i'll translate for the civies 4pm We'll be there. Do you think we need reserve space?
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Post by papotter on Jun 21, 2016 3:04:37 GMT
Any news on US friendlies this summer? Philadelphia Union perhaps???
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Post by papotter on Jun 21, 2016 3:07:13 GMT
Saw 10 day US trip - any chance of a friendly at the Philadelphia Union as well?
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Post by Greenhoff is God on Jun 21, 2016 20:33:20 GMT
I'm in FL from the 28th July so Miami would be nice for me and a welcome break from the searing heat of SoBe.
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jun 21, 2016 21:32:22 GMT
Four of us coming from NY, what time in doggers? 10am
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jun 21, 2016 21:36:43 GMT
Ok Lads, Bayern's "sod all things MLS" manifestos aside what do you lot attending the match prefer: 1) we take over Long Doggers beach bar right outside the venue or ... 2) we tailgate American style in the "car park" Think about it. I prefer Long Doggers Post Road. I think I can get them to let me buy a keg we can drink there with compliments. Bayern you jammy tart: you coming for this seminal match in Stoke's illustrious history? Long Doggers for me. Theres 7 of us coming from Savannah GA(3 of which are Stoke season ticket holders) 3 from Calgary Canada, and a couple of Orlando Stokies More than a couple coming from Orlando, we have 20 tickets that won't be going to waste
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 5:11:28 GMT
Any news on US friendlies this summer? Philadelphia Union perhaps??? It's thought the club (MH) preferred choice was a 2nd game in Florida - possibly in the Tampa area on the following Monday. To reduce travel between games.sentinel at the weekend reported a announcement expected shortly .. Though it's been shortly since April
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jun 29, 2016 1:19:13 GMT
All booked up, arrive Satdee before & leave Satdee after. Will be well pissed off if there is a second game on the following Monday
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Post by midtempo on Jun 29, 2016 8:33:04 GMT
Just got back from Orlando with Mrs Midtempo and we went to watch the MLS game last Saturday against Toronto . As I was in the new Blue away top I had a couple of conversations with the locals and it appears, according to them is that the game will not be played at the Camping World Stadium but at their reserves ground. Camping stadium was an easy in and out, only minor problem we had was the police blocked the road ( at Long St / S Tampa Av ) we wanted to go south and they sent us down the toll road (408 eastbound) after the match. Went in the West Club before and at half time, even in there the air conditioning was having little or no effect. Budweiser was $10 and bottled water was $5, beer and water on sale during the match brought to your seats !!! Also If you bought bottled pop from the kiosks they also removed the tops !!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2016 14:08:27 GMT
All booked up, arrive Satdee before & leave Satdee after. Will be well pissed off if there is a second game on the following Monday 1st day of training , MH again makes ref to the possibility of a 2nd game in the USA ..still unclear at this stage if this will be a public game and if not if travelling fans will be permitted access
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Post by wrightspies on Jul 8, 2016 16:43:28 GMT
Four of us coming from NY, what time in doggers? 10am That's more like it. Day on the piss!
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Post by mailman44 on Jul 8, 2016 21:46:06 GMT
Aye up me owds,
Match will be here before we know it, if there is a second one in Tampa we will have another big bash. Long Doggers at 1600 on Match Day more details to follow. Watch this space.
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Post by mailman44 on Jul 12, 2016 19:00:38 GMT
Lads, Need a quick headcount for the mash up at Long Doggers on match day. Sound off!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 12, 2016 19:02:14 GMT
Lads, Need a quick headcount for the mash up at Long Doggers on match day. Sound off! Who's being linked with the manager's job?
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Post by mailman44 on Jul 12, 2016 20:43:04 GMT
Lads, Need a quick headcount for the mash up at Long Doggers on match day. Sound off! Who's being linked with the manager's job? You are their first choice you mardy arse!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 12, 2016 21:06:00 GMT
Who's being linked with the manager's job? You are their first choice you mardy arse! I do better than Inchy. Seriously though has there been?
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Post by mailman44 on Jul 13, 2016 1:21:55 GMT
You are their first choice you mardy arse! I do better than Inchy. Seriously though has there been? Word on the street is Big Phil Scolari or Dunga.
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Post by kustokie on Jul 13, 2016 1:46:24 GMT
Lads, Need a quick headcount for the mash up at Long Doggers on match day. Sound off! Five of us from Kansas City
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Post by dcrob on Jul 13, 2016 4:19:23 GMT
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Post by stokeny on Jul 13, 2016 4:43:24 GMT
Four of us, looking forward to meeting up with dcrob and Calgary Potter again
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jul 13, 2016 5:41:50 GMT
Four of us, looking forward to meeting up with dcrob and Calgary Potter again Me, my wife and daughter are in from Calgary. My mate from Orlando is bringing up to 6 but I think he is the only genuine Stokie. We then have Lesalanos and his extended family (8) driving down from Savannah. We're all staying at the Hilton Oceanfront and should have a couple of spare tickets.
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