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Post by banksy1art on Jul 27, 2022 21:20:52 GMT
It does look a bit shit but if I get to see the home team winning three points often they could put up a picture of a cock and balls for all I care. doesn't look ‘Shit’ at all. People will use every opportunity to moan about our perfectly fine club. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 27, 2022 22:00:18 GMT
It does look a bit shit but if I get to see the home team winning three points often they could put up a picture of a cock and balls for all I care. doesn't look ‘Shit’ at all. People will use every opportunity to moan about our perfectly fine club. They are taking the effort with it which is nice. But I have to agree this does look a bit shit. But I like the effort and don’t actually care. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2022 11:45:36 GMT
It looks far from shit. It was very shit but the plans look modern and the club should be applauded, which many find difficult. Just twat your hands together until they make a 'clap' noise.
Agree with the comments on food. Burger, hotdogs and chips doesn't cut it nowadays.
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Post by lagwafis on Jul 28, 2022 12:07:44 GMT
I always prefered the mosiac images of Sir Stan and Faye (though didn't one of them blow down?). It would've been nice to keep the same style but refresh it with new players every 3-5 years (Stein and Greenhoff, Banks and Smith etc.)
No complaints though, we've got bigger things to worry about and overall it feels like they're doing a good job with the refurbishments.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2022 12:19:37 GMT
It looks far from shit. It was very shit but the plans look modern and the club should be applauded, which many find difficult. Just twat your hands together until they make a 'clap' noise. Agree with the comments on food. Burger, hotdogs and chips doesn't cut it nowadays. They still do cut it but not in the traditional 'piece of meat slapped between two pieces of white bread' style that football and other sporting venues have got away with for decades. Football is really out of step with what modern street food is available elsewhere. Birmingham City did some very interesting things last season with some local companies that should really catch on. It's a huge market and I think the modern fan would be very receptive to it. Chuck in a modern style beer tap bar with proper local and craft ales and lagers and you've pretty much cornered it. It is a huge potential money maker for both club and small local businesses if done right. We need someone in the club that is passionate about fan culture and local business that can really tap into it. |
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 28, 2022 12:22:30 GMT
It looks far from shit. It was very shit but the plans look modern and the club should be applauded, which many find difficult. Just twat your hands together until they make a 'clap' noise. Agree with the comments on food. Burger, hotdogs and chips doesn't cut it nowadays. They still do cut it but not in the traditional 'piece of meat slapped between two pieces of white bread' style that football and other sporting venues have got away with for decades. Football is really out of step with what modern street food is available elsewhere. Birmingham City did some very interesting things last season with some local companies that should really catch on. It's a huge market and I think the modern fan would be very receptive to it. Chuck in a modern style beer tap bar with proper local and craft ales and lagers and you've pretty much cornered it. It is a huge potential money maker for both club and small local businesses if done right. We need someone in the club that is passionate about fan culture and local business that can really tap into it. We won't rest until we can get a Slamwich in the Boothen at half time! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2022 12:32:53 GMT
They still do cut it but not in the traditional 'piece of meat slapped between two pieces of white bread' style that football and other sporting venues have got away with for decades. Football is really out of step with what modern street food is available elsewhere. Birmingham City did some very interesting things last season with some local companies that should really catch on. It's a huge market and I think the modern fan would be very receptive to it. Chuck in a modern style beer tap bar with proper local and craft ales and lagers and you've pretty much cornered it. It is a huge potential money maker for both club and small local businesses if done right. We need someone in the club that is passionate about fan culture and local business that can really tap into it. We won't rest until we can get a Slamwich in the Boothen at half time! Look at this from Hull, even asking fans to vote on what they would like to be sold. Proper fan integration into the club. |
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 28, 2022 12:38:04 GMT
We won't rest until we can get a Slamwich in the Boothen at half time! Look at this from Hull, even asking fans to vote on what they would like to be sold. Proper fan integration into the club. Yep, been saying this for a good year and a half. Completely agree with everything you said. There's that Footy Scran Twitter page that's been shared a lot on here before now. I do think the page is quite cringe now to be honest, trying to outhipster each other, although I don't think Stoke's hotter than the sun Wright's spud and gristle's have ever featured. I remember when it was revolutionary that we first had oatcakes in the ground, which to me is fucking madness that it only happened in our Prem years. |
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Post by spiderpuss on Jul 28, 2022 12:43:32 GMT
More importantly will Jake Bug's new effort be advertised in the gents?
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Post by spiderpuss on Jul 28, 2022 12:46:18 GMT
Let's face it, most of us don't care what's in the ground. We now have our 90s/early 00s routine and we're hardly likely to veer away from it. That means I've already watered and nourished somewhere else. I admire the club for trying, but I'm not changing what I do, just because there's now an LED TV above a bar somewhere.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jul 28, 2022 15:39:06 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices.
And it isn’t just us. I’ve followed Stoke all over the country and I’d struggle to name a single ground where the food and beer was of an acceptable quality or price.
I applaud the club for trying but I’d rather see the team refurbished and them carry on serving the dogshit balti pie in the stands🤮
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Post by danceswithclams on Jul 28, 2022 15:48:24 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. That's the point that many are making though isn't it? If the beer and food wasn't lukewarm and generally shit (and stupidly priced) then people might go into the ground early and enjoy it. I get the impression that most of the naysayers over this and the much-vaunted fanzone on here have only ever been to Stoke games. Venture abroad and you'll find that getting to the stadium and enjoying the atmosphere and fare on offer in terms of food/booze/other entertainment is pretty common, because y'know, people actually enjoy what's on offer. Some people like to go the pub instead and that's fair enough (I'm one of them) but just because this type of thing isn't up your street then there's no reason to put the kibosh on it for everyone else. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 28, 2022 15:52:34 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. That's the point that many are making though isn't it? If the beer and food wasn't lukewarm and generally shit (and stupidly priced) then people might go into the ground early and enjoy it. I get the impression that most of the naysayers over this and the much-vaunted fanzone on here have only ever been to Stoke games. Venture abroad and you'll find that getting to the stadium and enjoying the atmosphere and fare on offer in terms of food/booze/other entertainment is pretty common, because y'know, people actually enjoy what's on offer. Some people like to go the pub instead and that's fair enough (I'm one of them) but just because this type of thing isn't up your street then there's no reason to put the kibosh on it for everyone else. Prefuckingcisely! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2022 16:06:38 GMT
More importantly will Jake Bug's new effort be advertised in the gents? I'm a big Jake Bugg fan but cringe everytime I go in the bogs in the boothen to still see his late 2019 single being advertised. |
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Post by lordb on Jul 28, 2022 16:29:17 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. And it isn’t just us. I’ve followed Stoke all over the country and I’d struggle to name a single ground where the food and beer was of an acceptable quality or price. I applaud the club for trying but I’d rather see the team refurbished and them carry on serving the dogshit balti pie in the stands🤮 Spurs dropped their beer prices to match local pubs & matched the quality too the result: fans arriving/staying at the ground for longer, hours longer, lots & lots more ££££ going into Spurs bank account & happy fans Salford have loads of good independent food outlets at the ground, simply done & miles better than you normally get generally though yes football ground grub & beer is shyte there are exceptions though non league grounds often have fantastic food & beer I simply don't understand why football clubs don't want to make money |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 28, 2022 16:47:36 GMT
I always prefered the mosiac images of Sir Stan and Faye (though didn't one of them blow down?). It would've been nice to keep the same style but refresh it with new players every 3-5 years (Stein and Greenhoff, Banks and Smith etc.) No complaints though, we've got bigger things to worry about and overall it feels like they're doing a good job with the refurbishments. Yeah that looked really good. |
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Post by owdestokie2 on Jul 28, 2022 17:00:38 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. That's the point that many are making though isn't it? If the beer and food wasn't lukewarm and generally shit (and stupidly priced) then people might go into the ground early and enjoy it. I get the impression that most of the naysayers over this and the much-vaunted fanzone on here have only ever been to Stoke games. Venture abroad and you'll find that getting to the stadium and enjoying the atmosphere and fare on offer in terms of food/booze/other entertainment is pretty common, because y'know, people actually enjoy what's on offer. Some people like to go the pub instead and that's fair enough (I'm one of them) but just because this type of thing isn't up your street then there's no reason to put the kibosh on it for everyone else. Fully understand your point of view. I don’t use the catering facilities at the ground (1) have a routine which suits and (2) if we are talking concourses only, they’re freezing cold for a high percentage of games at the Brit. Not the most welcoming facility before or after the games. |
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Post by windows1 on Jul 28, 2022 17:02:07 GMT
By all accounts the new facilities in the east stand are top quality
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Post by boothenesque on Jul 28, 2022 17:06:17 GMT
Not great reading this, someone's view of the situation at Stoke City, well it is a view alongside facts so it does seem to be valid and if true, then why was no one held accountable? Well I supposed team managers were held responsible in quick succession, which in itself might suggest a more deep-seated problem. Of course, without Coates we're nothing but on the other hand are we badly run because of? gameofthepeople.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/state-of-play-stoke-city.pdf |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Jul 29, 2022 8:18:14 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. That's the point that many are making though isn't it? If the beer and food wasn't lukewarm and generally shit (and stupidly priced) then people might go into the ground early and enjoy it. I get the impression that most of the naysayers over this and the much-vaunted fanzone on here have only ever been to Stoke games. Venture abroad and you'll find that getting to the stadium and enjoying the atmosphere and fare on offer in terms of food/booze/other entertainment is pretty common, because y'know, people actually enjoy what's on offer. Some people like to go the pub instead and that's fair enough (I'm one of them) but just because this type of thing isn't up your street then there's no reason to put the kibosh on it for everyone else. Like I said “it might just be me”. I’m an old fossil set in my ways. But I have no issue with the off field/catering/entertainment side being improved. It’s historically been utter shite which is probably why my views have been set as they are. As long as it’s accompanied by a similar on field refurbishment. That’s what will bring the punters back not a fanzone. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2022 8:25:58 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. And it isn’t just us. I’ve followed Stoke all over the country and I’d struggle to name a single ground where the food and beer was of an acceptable quality or price. I applaud the club for trying but I’d rather see the team refurbished and them carry on serving the dogshit balti pie in the stands🤮 I actually purchased a bottle of cider that was cold once. Mind you, it was January. |
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Post by ashleyscfc on Jul 29, 2022 14:17:36 GMT
Would getting titanic breweries be feasible? Local company, do some great beers and could help with a fan zone if it ever happens?
The club should be taking a local first approach on everything to help recycle money locally
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Post by stokecitytalke on Jul 29, 2022 16:08:49 GMT
It might be just me but I can never understand why anyone would want to go into the ground and buy hideously overpriced lukewarm booze and similarly overpriced lukewarm food when there are pubs and clubs on the way there serving decent booze and scran at reasonable prices. And it isn’t just us. I’ve followed Stoke all over the country and I’d struggle to name a single ground where the food and beer was of an acceptable quality or price. I applaud the club for trying but I’d rather see the team refurbished and them carry on serving the dogshit balti pie in the stands🤮 I actually purchased a bottle of cider that was cold once. Mind you, it was January. I once heard someone ask if they had any fruit flavoured cider and the server said no, only the ordinary sort! |
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Post by bunnyscfc on Jul 29, 2022 16:11:20 GMT
was at Clayton Wood with my lad last night for the start of pre-season and the new astro looks about 2/3 done. Was needed as the old one was absolutely shite - as bad as I've seen at an academy
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Post by prestwichpotter on Aug 2, 2022 16:19:29 GMT
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Post by 36dd on Aug 2, 2022 20:36:23 GMT
I think a consideration is to look and move the away fans to possibly the south east corner. Then make the south stand a singing section with safe standing mixed in?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 20:40:09 GMT
What are the rules re the ground being below sea level?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2022 20:40:30 GMT
I think a consideration is to look and move the away fans to possibly the south east corner. Then make the south stand a singing section with safe standing mixed in? They won't move away fans. |
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Post by mickstupp on Aug 2, 2022 20:50:04 GMT
Rip out that shite looking red monstrosity of a scoreboard in the north/west corner and build a safe standing area in there.
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Post by philb on Aug 2, 2022 21:27:41 GMT
What are the rules re the ground being below sea level? Well we’ve been slowly sinking for the last 5 seasons so 🤷♂️ |
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