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Post by ashleyscfc on Jun 26, 2022 12:35:56 GMT
And where would said zone be ,there isn't exactly acres of free space around the ground. Seems the sanest place to me. On the corner, reasonably close to the traditional family stand. Near a main path coming to the ground. Good distance from the away end. Close to the boothen and Delilah’s. 4 containers - bar/food/shop/entertainment A few static screens or projectors maybe, loads of seating. (With some covered) Jobs a good un!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 26, 2022 12:43:24 GMT
And where would said zone be ,there isn't exactly acres of free space around the ground. Seems the sanest place to me. On the corner, reasonably close to the traditional family stand. Near a main path coming to the ground. Good distance from the away end. Close to the boothen and Delilah’s. 4 containers - bar/food/shop/entertainment A few static screens or projectors maybe, loads of seating. (With some covered) Jobs a good un! Exactly what I was thinking, word for word more or less!
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Post by owdestokie2 on Jun 26, 2022 12:58:11 GMT
And where would said zone be ,there isn't exactly acres of free space around the ground. You'll only need a 10ft by 10ft plot of land. That'll more than fit the amount of people in it who actually want one. I’ll be a little more diplomatic 😂. After the initial interest I wonder what the up take would be, especially as you previously mentioned “in January” or midweek? Not trying to be a damp cloth but if the concourses, levels of service and prices were top notch wouldn’t that be a better more sustainable solution? Just a thought. If it comes off and is successful I’ll be pleased for all concerned. Personally I wouldn’t use it
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Post by sportsman on Jun 26, 2022 13:02:50 GMT
Bloody fanzone! Knock a little tent up if you like, but don't spend much on it Stoke.
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Post by neddy on Jun 26, 2022 13:18:25 GMT
Love to see anything that improves supporters day out and could work. I’m just a bit thoughtful re the weather for most of the season? Great in August but in the winter months…..
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 13:25:09 GMT
So, just another place to drink then?
If only Stoke was full of pubs….
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Post by chuckrocky on Jun 26, 2022 13:52:13 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. Ideal that for those who park at the ground…..
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 13:53:13 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. Exactly. Like I've mentioned before, people can support a pub in Stoke or the surrounding areas and make that their fanzone.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 26, 2022 13:56:45 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. Exactly. Like I've mentioned before, people can support a pub in Stoke or the surrounding areas and make that their fanzone. They’re no where near the ground though.
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Post by chuckrocky on Jun 26, 2022 14:00:28 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. Exactly. Like I've mentioned before, people can support a pub in Stoke or the surrounding areas and make that their fanzone. What about the people that park at the ground? Or those with younger kids that don’t want to take them into a packed pub full of pissed up middle-aged men? I would imagine that vast majority of people using the fan zone wouldn’t normally be in a pub so it’s not going to effect any local businesses.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 14:07:05 GMT
Exactly. Like I've mentioned before, people can support a pub in Stoke or the surrounding areas and make that their fanzone. They’re no where near the ground though. Lots of buses run on matchdays from Stoke, Castle and Hanley. It's actually easier to park up at these places and get the bus than park up at the ground.
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Post by skip on Jun 26, 2022 14:25:47 GMT
Can someone who knows the people thinking of doing this at Stoke, to contact and then build a plan with Box Park. Expertise is always a good thing (if we want to avoid it being a few ropey food stalls and a wind break). www.boxpark.co.uk
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 14:43:03 GMT
Exactly. Like I've mentioned before, people can support a pub in Stoke or the surrounding areas and make that their fanzone. What about the people that park at the ground? Or those with younger kids that don’t want to take them into a packed pub full of pissed up middle-aged men? I would imagine that vast majority of people using the fan zone wouldn’t normally be in a pub so it’s not going to effect any local businesses. Perhaps wait an hour and a half and go drink at home? That way you don't have to drink and drive.
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Post by chuckrocky on Jun 26, 2022 14:55:32 GMT
What about the people that park at the ground? Or those with younger kids that don’t want to take them into a packed pub full of pissed up middle-aged men? I would imagine that vast majority of people using the fan zone wouldn’t normally be in a pub so it’s not going to effect any local businesses. Perhaps wait an hour and a half and go drink at home? That way you don't have to drink and drive. That’s the good thing about a fanzone, it’s somewhere you can go to kill a bit of time if you’re not interested in having a drink.
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Post by Ron on Jun 26, 2022 14:56:31 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. the fanzone isnt aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 15:00:14 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. the fanzone isnt aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use. Yep this. Not something would use personally but plenty will and not harming anyone. If folk want to go to a pub they still can, is an alternative for those who don't.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 15:04:04 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. the fanzone isnt aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use.
Absolutely
There's a lot of 'this isn't my routine so therefore it must be shite/I must be vehemently against it'
Put yourselves in other people's shoes!
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Post by chuckrocky on Jun 26, 2022 15:04:53 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. the fanzone is r aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use. It’s utterly bizarre that there are people that have a problem with the club spending what will be a relatively small amount of money to improve the match day experience of a good number of supporters.
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Post by lordb on Jun 26, 2022 15:08:21 GMT
Perhaps wait an hour and a half and go drink at home? That way you don't have to drink and drive. That’s the good thing about a fanzone, it’s somewhere you can go to kill a bit of time if you’re not interested in having a drink. This is a concept that some people just don't get
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 15:09:43 GMT
the fanzone is r aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use. It’s utterly bizarre that there are people that have a problem with the club spending what will be a relatively small amount of money to improve the match day experience of a good number of supporters. Another angle for the usual suspects to have a moan. Some will be poised to tell us how another club do it better you can guarantee
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Post by banksy1art on Jun 26, 2022 15:50:16 GMT
Can someone who knows the people thinking of doing this at Stoke, to contact and then build a plan with Box Park. Expertise is always a good thing (if we want to avoid it being a few ropey food stalls and a wind break). www.boxpark.co.ukYes please!!! I saw something like this in Newcastle Upon Tyne and was bloody brilliant 👍
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Post by J-Roar on Jun 26, 2022 16:09:55 GMT
What is with the hard on over fan zones! Wasn’t needed before why now? Another in vogue fashionable concept too satisfy a few noisy folk. Rather they renovate/repair and relocate the statue of sir Stan with the money they would spend. The match day experience for me is not some annoying berk like Jonty running a crèche like experience before a game it’s rocking up too the ground and catching up with friends in the ground watch the game and go from there. Agree. We should never try anything different. Just think how great life would be if change hadn't come along. We'd still be living in caves eating our own shit. Bliss.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Jun 26, 2022 16:19:27 GMT
What is with the hard on over fan zones! Wasn’t needed before why now? Another in vogue fashionable concept too satisfy a few noisy folk. Rather they renovate/repair and relocate the statue of sir Stan with the money they would spend. The match day experience for me is not some annoying berk like Jonty running a crèche like experience before a game it’s rocking up too the ground and catching up with friends in the ground watch the game and go from there. If people are planning to have a few hours of this before a game, why not support a local pub? It'll die and slow and painful death, who the fuck is going to want to stand outside the ground for a few hours in January? I stand outside for a few minutes waiting to get in. Go to my seat without buying any food or drink. Watch the game then leave. I'd be looking for ways to cut it down not extend my time there if anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 16:25:27 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. the fanzone isnt aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use. I personally just don’t like drinking at a match. It’s often the drunks that cause the vast majority of problems and I don’t see why people need to start a session at midday and carry it forward through a game. Overall though, I live in the US now and only watch it online anyways.
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Post by middleoftheboothen on Jun 26, 2022 16:54:00 GMT
I'll still go to the pub I always have before the game so not for me but it will benefit alot of other fans who will use it including kids who will enjoy the day even more so can only be a good thing for now and the future.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 16:58:00 GMT
the fanzone isnt aimed at those who drink in their local before walking the match. It’s aimed at those who live distance away and make their way to the ground in cars or by coach. I don’t get folk belittling something that will benefit a lot of other fans just because it’s not something they would use. I personally just don’t like drinking at a match. It’s often the drunks that cause the vast majority of problems and I don’t see why people need to start a session at midday and carry it forward through a game. Overall though, I live in the US now and only watch it online anyways. I'm one of those who meets my mates midday. It's about catching up with your mates and making a day of it. If that's not your thing then fair enough.
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Post by middleoftheboothen on Jun 26, 2022 17:01:39 GMT
I personally just don’t like drinking at a match. It’s often the drunks that cause the vast majority of problems and I don’t see why people need to start a session at midday and carry it forward through a game. Overall though, I live in the US now and only watch it online anyways. I'm one of those who meets my mates midday. It's about catching up with your mates and making a day of it. If that's not your thing then fair enough. Me too mate I meet my dad and uncles in the pub and see all the faces I only see on a Saturday before the game so its a big part of the day for me, not everyone who goes to the pub before the game is a pissed up idiot which some seem to be implying.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 26, 2022 17:11:23 GMT
I'm one of those who meets my mates midday. It's about catching up with your mates and making a day of it. If that's not your thing then fair enough. Me too mate I meet my dad and uncles in the pub and see all the faces I only see on a Saturday before the game so its a big part of the day for me, not everyone who goes to the pub before the game is a pissed up idiot which some seem to be implying. It’s nothing to do with getting pissed up, it’s about creating a better match day experience especially for those who don’t want or can’t go to the pub. It’d do no harm at all to create an area with local brewers, independant food stalls and a couple of big screens showing stuff like classic Stoke games from the past or whatever and a stage with local bands or djs. And other things such as Stoke City artwork for sale. Could also have some kind of coaching area for kids to practice shooting or whatever. It’s about getting fans there early to enjoy the area surrounding the stadium for a couple of hours. Having been to several grounds on the continent with this kind of vibe I can say I definitely enjoyed it more and they were all very busy outside the ground.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 17:13:39 GMT
I'm one of those who meets my mates midday. It's about catching up with your mates and making a day of it. If that's not your thing then fair enough. Me too mate I meet my dad and uncles in the pub and see all the faces I only see on a Saturday before the game so its a big part of the day for me, not everyone who goes to the pub before the game is a pissed up idiot which some seem to be implying. Same here, I love the pre-match build up in the pubs around Stoke. My original point was that due to the location of our ground on the hill, I find it hard to see the fanzone doing well apart from the months with the better weather, which isn't many during the season. I can't see it being a success. But if enough people want it then I wish it all the luck in the world.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 26, 2022 17:17:39 GMT
Me too mate I meet my dad and uncles in the pub and see all the faces I only see on a Saturday before the game so its a big part of the day for me, not everyone who goes to the pub before the game is a pissed up idiot which some seem to be implying. Same here, I love the pre-match build up in the pubs around Stoke. My original point was that due to the location of our ground on the hill, I find it hard to see the fanzone doing well apart from the months with the better weather, which isn't many during the season. I can't see it being a success. But if enough people want it then I wish it all the luck in the world. That’s it, it’s about choice. I currently meet in the pub and it’s fine but I’d certainly go to a fan zone every now and again to mix it up a bit. If the club are going to do it they need to do it properly as said further up. I don’t think the weather would be too much of an issue either with decent coverage and heating
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