|
Post by middleoftheboothen on Jun 26, 2022 17:18:45 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. 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. I agree with all of that Badge as I said in my other post its not for me but its great for the many fans who will use it and for kids especially making the experience a better one for them.
|
|
|
Post by scfc75 on Jun 26, 2022 17:18:45 GMT
The deciding factor to whether this is a success or not will be whether it’s covered / heated. The majority of the season is played through shite weather and I don’t think the appetite for people to stand in the cold / wind / rain will be there.
|
|
|
Post by lordb on Jun 26, 2022 17:41:06 GMT
The deciding factor to whether this is a success or not will be whether it’s covered / heated. The majority of the season is played through shite weather and I don’t think the appetite for people to stand in the cold / wind / rain will be there. Works fine in Germany
|
|
|
Post by Pugsley on Jun 26, 2022 17:52:07 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. Why is it all about drinking?
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 17:56:59 GMT
So, just another place to drink then? If only Stoke was full of pubs…. Why is it all about drinking? Pain relief.
|
|
|
Post by marrer on Jun 26, 2022 18:05:27 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. 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. You made me laugh there mate. There’s a name for that - coprophagy or summat like that. I take our dog out in the morning here on the farm in Oz and he’s always hunting kangaroo shit to eat. Anybody would think I don’t feed him. I know it’s not the same as eating your own shit but look it up - a few animals like rabbits and Arsenal supporters do.
|
|
|
Post by Pugsley on Jun 26, 2022 18:06:14 GMT
Why is it all about drinking? Pain relief. I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 18:09:40 GMT
I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season. The "fuckwits" will have more sense and buy a cheaper pint in a warm pub somewhere else.
|
|
|
Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 26, 2022 18:23:13 GMT
The whole thing of course would pay for itself after a few months, it’s not like it’s not financially viable
|
|
|
Post by J-Roar on Jun 26, 2022 18:23:41 GMT
I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season. Unless someone's knocking out Class A's I don't think they'll bother.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2022 18:42:52 GMT
I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season. I think made up scenarios don't really help
|
|
|
Post by flea79 on Jun 27, 2022 7:59:38 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. Can someone inform Simon King that attending a fanzone is not part of flea97’s match day routine so to scrap any plans for one immediately. thats good of you to make sure he knows, i thank you kindly!!!
|
|
|
Post by FranktheRabbit on Jun 27, 2022 12:33:28 GMT
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! Used to have the FIFA games there for kids when we were in the Prem and it was always packed. Plenty of people walking down from the bank/under the tunnel. It would definitely draw people in.
|
|
JudgeMental
Youth Player
Your Iso-Cube is waiting.
Posts: 365
Location: MegastokeCity 1
|
Post by JudgeMental on Jun 27, 2022 13:33:15 GMT
I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season. The "fuckwits" will have more sense and buy a cheaper pint in a warm pub somewhere else. The fuckwits (and quite a few others) will probably be cutting back on the footie and pints and any other indulgence that is over and above heating or eating - especially in the winter months. S-o-T isn't a flush area, and it'll be interesting to see if, and by how many, numbers drop this season regardless of how well the team is doing on the pitch.
|
|
|
Post by flea79 on Jun 27, 2022 14:47:48 GMT
Exactly what I was thinking, word for word more or less! Used to have the FIFA games there for kids when we were in the Prem and it was always packed. Plenty of people walking down from the bank/under the tunnel. It would definitely draw people in. even better in the absence of anywhere to host this monstrosity lets put it on a patch of grass normally reserved for dogs to do the business on during the week!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2022 14:57:46 GMT
I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season. The "fuckwits" will have more sense and buy a cheaper pint in a warm pub somewhere else. And turn up at 3-05
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2022 15:33:27 GMT
Don't understand the negativity - if you don't want it, don't use it. Plenty will. If it's done properly, with food and drink stalls (even entertainment) subbed out to local companies it's extra revenue for local small businesses at a time when they could really use it - especially in the food and drink sector. It could even lead to other small businesses starting up etc.
The entertainment side of it could be really cool and has so much scope - it helps to keep the crowd happy in an industry that can't guarantee it for the main event. Just imagine a mini stage showcasing local bands or interviews with ex players etc?
Nothing but good can come out of it if done right.
Big 'If' though.
|
|
|
Post by thehartshillbadger on Jun 27, 2022 15:46:50 GMT
Don't understand the negativity - if you don't want it, don't use it. Plenty will. If it's done properly, with food and drink stalls (even entertainment) subbed out to local companies it's extra revenue for local small businesses at a time when they could really use it - especially in the food and drink sector. It could even lead to other small businesses starting up etc. The entertainment side of it could be really cool and has so much scope - it helps to keep the crowd happy in an industry that can't guarantee it for the main event. Just imagine a mini stage showcasing local bands or interviews with ex players etc? Nothing but good can come out of it if done right. Big 'If' though. My sentiments precisely
|
|
|
Post by mickmillslovechild on Jun 27, 2022 15:49:36 GMT
So this seems to be developing into every England international thread that happens i.e. posters opening and commenting on a thread that they're not interested in to specifically tell all the rest of us that they're not interested in it.
2 questions to them...
1) You are aware that if we DO get a fanzone, absolutely NOBODY at all, anywhere is saying that you personally HAVE to use it?
2) You are aware that just because you have social media (giving you opportunities to voice your opinions), it doesn't necessarily mean everyone has to hear every single bloody opinion you ever have? If you don't like the idea and won't use it, good for you but why the need to tell everyone that you're not interested in something? Most normal, sane people who aren't in the "Look at me, look at me brigade" usually just ignore threads that don't interest them.
|
|
|
Post by foxysgloves on Jun 27, 2022 18:36:54 GMT
I can picture it now... Fuckwits having a smell of the barmaids apron and shouting expletives ruining it for the rest of the people there. It will be closed after a season. Sadly I think you nailed it.
|
|
|
Post by foxysgloves on Jun 27, 2022 18:37:59 GMT
So this seems to be developing into every England international thread that happens i.e. posters opening and commenting on a thread that they're not interested in to specifically tell all the rest of us that they're not interested in it. 2 questions to them... 1) You are aware that if we DO get a fanzone, absolutely NOBODY at all, anywhere is saying that you personally HAVE to use it? 2) You are aware that just because you have social media (giving you opportunities to voice your opinions), it doesn't necessarily mean everyone has to hear every single bloody opinion you ever have? If you don't like the idea and won't use it, good for you but why the need to tell everyone that you're not interested in something? Most normal, sane people who aren't in the "Look at me, look at me brigade" usually just ignore threads that don't interest them. Just to let you know I’m not interested in what you’re not interested in either. Carry on.
|
|
|
Post by skip on Jun 27, 2022 22:21:59 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 👍 The one in Croydon is absolutely superb. Couple of others in London have been transformational. Yes, London has shit/poor bits that need a bit of invention too.
|
|
|
Post by Northy on Feb 24, 2023 12:26:22 GMT
|
|
|
Post by 36dd on Feb 24, 2023 13:50:09 GMT
I spotted Simon King walking through the stand at Block 35, last home match, looking at the surrounding areas pitch side..
Blocks 37.38 would be perfect for safe standing, everyone stands around me in 37.
Plus outside of the same corner where the massive grey wall is located, surely could be a prime location for a fanzone. Why not create a memorial on the grey concrete wall, even with painted goal posts for the kids to have a kick about before the game?
|
|
|
Post by nottsover60 on Feb 24, 2023 14:11:30 GMT
Derby have had a very rudimentary one for years. Just a fenced off bit of the car park with a bar under a gazebo and a food outlet. We once went to a match with work, lots of kids and families. It was a natural place to meet - everybody could find it even if they'd never been to the ground and it was a very unthreatening place for people who were apprehensive about taking kids to matches.
|
|
|
Post by BlurtonRed on Feb 24, 2023 14:28:26 GMT
A Fanzone would be great done properly We can't do it half hearted, it would be a real let down and damp squib. The Bristol City one was excellent this season. Bars, food bars and a live band. Plus you could go in there supporters bar and stand in there free. Got be done right
|
|
|
Post by dirtclod on Feb 24, 2023 17:36:48 GMT
I'm in the US so it really doesn't matter what I think. (But I've never let that stop me before) I kind of like you guys, so... I just hope they heat it so well that on really cold days it can also be used as a warming-station and a safe place to take kids. And plenty of overhead fans for the warmer months. As nottsover60 pointed out - a great neutral, easy to find and safe place to meet up.
Would be great if they'd open it up to local food vendors and have the highest quality [Cold!] beer in the area and a plethora of warm drinks too. Would love to see our fans having a little joint that becomes a mecca - a place where people want and choose to hang out or to simply get out of the worst of the weather. Am hoping this is part of a longer-term plan by Ricky Martin to improve the "matchday La Vida Loca experience" for everyone.
But most importantly - Get winning, keep progressing as a team - that's the best type of "fan zone." But isn't it encouraging just to see them considering/talking about things like this?
|
|
|
Post by Lakeland Potter on Feb 24, 2023 17:51:22 GMT
I'm in the US so it really doesn't matter what I think. (But I've never let that stop me before) I kind of like you guys, so... I just hope they heat it so well that on really cold days it can also be used as a warming-station and a safe place to take kids. And plenty of overhead fans for the warmer months. As nottsover60 pointed out - a great neutral, easy to find and safe place to meet up. Would be great if they'd open it up to local food vendors and have the highest quality [Cold!] beer in the area and a plethora of warm drinks too. Would love to see our fans having a little joint that becomes a mecca - a place where people want and choose to hang out or to simply get out of the worst of the weather. Am hoping this is part of a longer-term plan by Ricky Martin to improve the "matchday La Vida Loca experience" for everyone. But most importantly - Get winning, keep progressing as a team - that's the best type of "fan zone." But isn't it encouraging just to see them considering/talking about things like this? Overhead fans for the warmer months! What warmer months? We are talking Stoke on Trent not Orlando, Florida! "Fans having a little joint" I can't see the local Police being happy about that!
|
|
|
Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 24, 2023 18:11:04 GMT
I'm in the US so it really doesn't matter what I think. (But I've never let that stop me before) I kind of like you guys, so... I just hope they heat it so well that on really cold days it can also be used as a warming-station and a safe place to take kids. And plenty of overhead fans for the warmer months. As nottsover60 pointed out - a great neutral, easy to find and safe place to meet up. Would be great if they'd open it up to local food vendors and have the highest quality [Cold!] beer in the area and a plethora of warm drinks too. Would love to see our fans having a little joint that becomes a mecca - a place where people want and choose to hang out or to simply get out of the worst of the weather. Am hoping this is part of a longer-term plan by Ricky Martin to improve the "matchday La Vida Loca experience" for everyone. But most importantly - Get winning, keep progressing as a team - that's the best type of "fan zone." But isn't it encouraging just to see them considering/talking about things like this? Overhead fans for the warmer months! What warmer months? We are talking Stoke on Trent not Orlando, Florida! "Fans having a little joint" I can't see the local Police being happy about that! The local police couldn’t care less mate😉
|
|
|
Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 24, 2023 18:12:03 GMT
I'm in the US so it really doesn't matter what I think. (But I've never let that stop me before) I kind of like you guys, so... I just hope they heat it so well that on really cold days it can also be used as a warming-station and a safe place to take kids. And plenty of overhead fans for the warmer months. As nottsover60 pointed out - a great neutral, easy to find and safe place to meet up. Would be great if they'd open it up to local food vendors and have the highest quality [Cold!] beer in the area and a plethora of warm drinks too. Would love to see our fans having a little joint that becomes a mecca - a place where people want and choose to hang out or to simply get out of the worst of the weather. Am hoping this is part of a longer-term plan by Ricky Martin to improve the "matchday La Vida Loca experience" for everyone. But most importantly - Get winning, keep progressing as a team - that's the best type of "fan zone." But isn't it encouraging just to see them considering/talking about things like this? Spot on Clodster. Just how hard could it be? Absolutely no need for cooling fans though. That budget can be spent on setting up the Nigde stall
|
|