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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2022 14:00:21 GMT
Rumours floating about that we're playing Hearts away late July.
Has this been confirmed by either club?
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2022 14:13:17 GMT
Rumours floating about that we're playing Hearts away late July. Has this been confirmed by either club? Hope so is a great ground. |
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Post by bunnyscfc on May 16, 2022 14:25:47 GMT
Would absolutely love this
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Post by Scouse on May 16, 2022 14:26:18 GMT
Was rumoured on here about a week ago ..with no further detail ..
the rumour up there reported by their press 3 weeks ago was they were going Spain for a training camp then looking to play perhaps 2 games in England , since then no further updates ..so case of scanning them ( and others) daily for news..though their focus has no doubt been on their cup final
As with most things dont expect Stoke to announce or comment on rumours .as frustrating as that is it’s not our way of doing things , that’s particularly true regards friendlies , which are historically only confirmed once contracts are signed ( sometimes not even then ) ..
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Post by werrington on May 16, 2022 14:32:26 GMT
Was rumoured on here about a week ago ..with no further detail .. the rumour up there reported by their press 3 weeks ago was they were going Spain for a training camp then looking to play perhaps 2 games in England , since then no further updates ..so case of scanning them ( and others) daily for news..though their focus has no doubt been on their cup final As with most things dont expect Stoke to announce or comment on rumours .as frustrating as that is it’s not our way of doing things , that’s particularly true regards friendlies , which are historically only confirmed once contracts are signed ( sometimes not even then ) .. I agree mate but they don’t have to announce them all at the same time in a job lot We found out we were playing Bristol Rovers last week from Bristol Rovers themselves but still nothing from Stoke confirming it It’s poor tbh |
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Post by bunnyscfc on May 16, 2022 14:34:02 GMT
They don't really want us there. Simple as that. Never changes, does it?
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Post by werrington on May 16, 2022 14:36:47 GMT
They don't really want us there. Simple as that. Never changes, does it? I don’t see why they can’t just tell us as and when games are sorted It’s like a grand announcement with matches announced all at the same time Might just be me being a moaning fucker though |
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Post by prestwichpotter on May 16, 2022 15:05:13 GMT
I'll be all over that like a rash, will be a decent away day that.......
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Post by PotterLog on May 16, 2022 15:06:18 GMT
Fuxake I'm in Edinburgh early July. First trip to the UK in 3 years, I'll be gutted if Stoke are there a week after I am or something
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Post by Scouse on May 16, 2022 15:12:15 GMT
Was rumoured on here about a week ago ..with no further detail .. the rumour up there reported by their press 3 weeks ago was they were going Spain for a training camp then looking to play perhaps 2 games in England , since then no further updates ..so case of scanning them ( and others) daily for news..though their focus has no doubt been on their cup final As with most things dont expect Stoke to announce or comment on rumours .as frustrating as that is it’s not our way of doing things , that’s particularly true regards friendlies , which are historically only confirmed once contracts are signed ( sometimes not even then ) .. I agree mate but they don’t have to announce them all at the same time in a job lot We found out we were playing Bristol Rovers last week from Bristol Rovers themselves but still nothing from Stoke confirming it It’s poor tbh Totally agree .. in days before the internet we could ‘get away’ with no announcements , ( I still got to many ) now it just makes us out to be uncaring about supporters ..I appreciate friendlies aren’t for everyone , especially the small ones ( TBH I enjoy them the most ) and genuinely understand the clubs reservations , as many times things change and the club doesn’t want fans travelling for a wasted journey .I’d suck it up ( and have done ) many wouldn’t would they ...I think fan ( potential ) behaviour also adds to their reluctance at times until everything including security has been confirmed ..as I say I understand ..but it’s not always helpful 2011 when they played one game in Austria in 2011amongst the worst .. v Bursaspor ( the Turkish champions at the time ) but didn’t announce the game until shortly before kickoff Bursaspor had cancelled their friendly against local opposition to play us , announced the game on their website , the game was advertised in Austria at least the day before the game and the game was televised in Turkey …all fans wanted to know was are we playing and can we watch .. In the end I gambled , Caught a late flight the day before the game , then a train from Vienna in the morning ,there was about 17 Stokies at the game who largely travelled based on ‘rumour’ .. that’s not good |
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Post by boothenender on May 16, 2022 15:18:26 GMT
Edinburgh.
Great town.
I am in Scotland at the end of July in Callendar fishing, walking and taking in the the local beer.
Will be going to the match if it falls at the end of July.
Edinburgh is pricey but a good place for a few days visiting and sightseeing.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2022 15:21:08 GMT
Edinburgh. Great town. I am in Scotland at the end of July in Callendar fishing, walking and taking in the the local beer. Will be going to the match if it falls at the end of July. Edinburgh is pricey but a good place for a few days visiting and sightseeing. Could you catch a Daniel O'Donnell 2023 one for my Mum? |
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Post by Scouse on May 16, 2022 15:26:09 GMT
They don't really want us there. Simple as that. Never changes, does it? As I’ve eluded to elsewhere , I think that’s possibly true on a few occasions , particularly re Austria ..( and was probably understandable ) But in the main I think it’s just Stoke being their pedantic selves or they’re baffled why fans would be remotely interested in such games , especially the small ones , so it doesn’t enter their heads or notably the media teams head to ask & push for answers ahead of official club statements ..and with my defending Stoke head on , don’t want fans making wasted trips |
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Post by wuzza on May 16, 2022 15:32:50 GMT
Hearts were my local club for many a year but I never went. Never took to either Edinburgh team. There’s an edge to a lot of the locals that can be quite unwelcoming.
Beautiful place mind.
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Post by lancashirelad on May 16, 2022 15:55:21 GMT
Use to go to the old Tynecastle in the mid 1980s when working in the city. 'Diggers' aka Athletic Arms for a few pints before each game but never many away fans in though a long time ago. A great city and would love to go but a busy July will rule it out.
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Post by hardcastle on May 16, 2022 19:04:42 GMT
Surely the reason the club is reluctant to confirm details of planned friendlies is that until the match is 100 per cent happening they're risking fans making expensive punts on hotels and travel which could turn out abortive?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on May 16, 2022 19:11:39 GMT
Love Edinburgh, hopefully it’s confirmed in plenty of time as it’s a bit of a trek and would probably need a couple of days off work to attend
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on May 16, 2022 20:46:12 GMT
Hearts were my local club for many a year but I never went. Never took to either Edinburgh team. There’s an edge to a lot of the locals that can be quite unwelcoming. Beautiful place mind. Was there for years and 100% agree |
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Post by ashleyscfc on May 17, 2022 0:00:24 GMT
They don't really want us there. Simple as that. Never changes, does it? Ive never understood this, I appreciate in some instances it applies but why wouldnt you want to support and make happy your most loyal fans planning holidays, shelling out small fortunes to support the club when it means nothing? They should be bending over backwards but even without TS its still the same old shambles. Fuck the fans, what do they matter as per usual. We've been asking them to announce pre-season as early as possible for best part of a decade. Ive seen the SC notes on it! And still they do it every year, despite the first team staff saying pre season is pretty much settled. If they want to limit numbers sell tickets accordingly, otherwise get on board and let people enjoy it! |
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Post by greystokie on May 17, 2022 2:35:12 GMT
There is just no customer focus whatsoever. I'm sure that a lot within the club must think
"It'd be a great job if it wasn't for the fans"
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Post by pretzel on May 17, 2022 5:37:26 GMT
Rumours floating about that we're playing Hearts away late July. Has this been confirmed by either club? In true Yes Prime minister style, I can comfirm on behalf of the club that this is definitely a rumour. |
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