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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2023 8:54:17 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising.
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 8:55:25 GMT
Major upgrades would be a tram/rail track to the ground not titivating the ticket office or concourses! They're never going to put a rail line or tram to the stadium, it simply wouldn't be used sufficiently to make it anything like cost effective. As part of an area tram system it could be!
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 8:56:58 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. I usually go to a match to watch football not piss about with a phone to my ear!
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Post by fca47 on Apr 18, 2023 8:58:53 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. Especially as the phone connectivity there is terrible during matches
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Post by 36dd on Apr 18, 2023 9:08:54 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. I usually go to a match to watch football not piss about with a phone to my ear! It be useful for half time check on the scores etc… even look at social media on issues that you can’t make out during the match, such as Wilmot’s injury on Saturday.
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2023 9:11:59 GMT
They're never going to put a rail line or tram to the stadium, it simply wouldn't be used sufficiently to make it anything like cost effective. As part of an area tram system it could be! A much bigger project than anything we'll organise as a club.
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2023 9:13:31 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. I usually go to a match to watch football not piss about with a phone to my ear! So you've never tried to even check the scores at other games at half time?
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Post by RipRoaringPotter on Apr 18, 2023 9:22:02 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. I usually go to a match to watch football not piss about with a phone to my ear! You got headphones have you?
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Post by JudgeMental on Apr 18, 2023 9:26:44 GMT
One upgrade that would make a huge difference to the experience in the ground for people would be free wifi. A number grounds have it now and not just Premier League Clubs, Wycombe Wanderers have free high speed wifi. It also opens opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. Also good for collecting useful supporter/customer info .
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 9:59:20 GMT
I usually go to a match to watch football not piss about with a phone to my ear! You got headphones have you? Why would I go to a match wearing headphones?
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 10:00:47 GMT
I usually go to a match to watch football not piss about with a phone to my ear! So you've never tried to even check the scores at other games at half time? No
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 10:02:07 GMT
As part of an area tram system it could be! A much bigger project than anything we'll organise as a club. They should be harassing the council to get their fingers out!
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2023 10:03:56 GMT
So you've never tried to even check the scores at other games at half time? No I can assure you that there is a significant number of people that do regularly check scores in other games or at least they would if their phones worked.
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2023 10:04:55 GMT
A much bigger project than anything we'll organise as a club. They should be harassing the council to get their fingers out! So you think that the local council have the funds available to pay for a major project like this? You're deluded!
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 10:13:07 GMT
They should be harassing the council to get their fingers out! So you think that the local council have the funds available to pay for a major project like this? You're deluded! Nottingham did it with the help of EU money, Stoke had the same opportunity. Of course there is all this levelling up dosh that the Tory Gov. have to spend too on places like Stoke!
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Post by nott1 on Apr 18, 2023 10:15:58 GMT
I can assure you that there is a significant number of people that do regularly check scores in other games or at least they would if their phones worked. If they can't use them how can they check scores and why do they bother trying? I know everybody sits there like zombies staring at useless phones instead of socialising with people around them.
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Post by ash on Apr 18, 2023 10:32:58 GMT
I can assure you that there is a significant number of people that do regularly check scores in other games or at least they would if their phones worked. If they can't use them how can they check scores and why do they bother trying? I know everybody sits there like zombies staring at useless phones instead of socialising with people around them. The whole point is that if they could check scores etc using wifi this prompts talking points etc and people socialising as suggest they should.
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Post by lordb on Apr 18, 2023 10:53:52 GMT
A much bigger project than anything we'll organise as a club. They should be harassing the council to get their fingers out! The council could get their fingers out....but where would the money come from? a tram system/light railway/something for N. Staffs would be transformational however will only happen if central government decide to pump the money in as such it will never happen Meanwhile Stoke City FC can do thing's to improve the stadium & matchday experience
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Post by LGH87 on Apr 18, 2023 11:21:36 GMT
I can assure you that there is a significant number of people that do regularly check scores in other games or at least they would if their phones worked. If they can't use them how can they check scores and why do they bother trying? I know everybody sits there like zombies staring at useless phones instead of socialising with people around them. Because they work intermittently, mine will work in fits and starts during the game yet my mate works all the way through but surely you aren't naive to the fact people like to check scores of rivals or check on how bets are doing, or even watch a race they've backed a horse in. Just because we're in the ground, we don't have to have our eyes fully focussed on the pitch for every second, how ridiculous. Stop being an arse. What if you're needed in an emergency?
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Post by 36dd on Apr 18, 2023 12:21:49 GMT
If they can't use them how can they check scores and why do they bother trying? I know everybody sits there like zombies staring at useless phones instead of socialising with people around them. Because they work intermittently, mine will work in fits and starts during the game yet my mate works all the way through but surely you aren't naive to the fact people like to check scores of rivals or check on how bets are doing, or even watch a race they've backed a horse in. Just because we're in the ground, we don't have to have our eyes fully focussed on the pitch for every second, how ridiculous. Stop being an arse. What if you're needed in an emergency? I sometimes WhatsApp my cousin who sits about 10 blocks away to discuss the game or the ref, or even team selection before ko. Usually done on WhatsApp when I get a signal, so I’d definitely welcome wifi but easily still engage in convos with people around me.
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Post by cheadlepotter on Apr 18, 2023 14:01:10 GMT
If they can't use them how can they check scores and why do they bother trying? I know everybody sits there like zombies staring at useless phones instead of socialising with people around them. Because they work intermittently, mine will work in fits and starts during the game yet my mate works all the way through but surely you aren't naive to the fact people like to check scores of rivals or check on how bets are doing, or even watch a race they've backed a horse in. Just because we're in the ground, we don't have to have our eyes fully focussed on the pitch for every second, how ridiculous. Stop being an arse. What if you're needed in an emergency? Pigeons?
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Post by march4 on Apr 18, 2023 14:31:58 GMT
Major upgrades would be a tram/rail track to the ground not titivating the ticket office or concourses! They're never going to put a rail line or tram to the stadium, it simply wouldn't be used sufficiently to make it anything like cost effective. Correct. A daft idea.
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Post by mattador78 on Apr 20, 2023 15:04:20 GMT
Because they work intermittently, mine will work in fits and starts during the game yet my mate works all the way through but surely you aren't naive to the fact people like to check scores of rivals or check on how bets are doing, or even watch a race they've backed a horse in. Just because we're in the ground, we don't have to have our eyes fully focussed on the pitch for every second, how ridiculous. Stop being an arse. What if you're needed in an emergency? Pigeons? Smoke signals 🤷♂️
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Post by windows1 on Jul 10, 2023 20:22:38 GMT
Did the club ever state what Stadium improvements they were making this year? I remember them mentioning at the end of last season details would be coming out...
Assumed Boothan concourse would be getting a refurb.
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Post by sportsman on Jul 10, 2023 20:51:15 GMT
Did the club ever state what Stadium improvements they were making this year? I remember them mentioning at the end of last season details would be coming out... Assumed Boothan concourse would be getting a refurb. It's something I mentioned on the club survey they sent on email the other day. I just put after the big announcement of work and money spending, then coming out and saying the money budget for it all has pretty much now doubled I was wondering what the hell they are actually doing or going to do and why it's such a secret. Unless I've missed it all?
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Post by stoke1863 on Jul 10, 2023 20:57:47 GMT
Did the club ever state what Stadium improvements they were making this year? I remember them mentioning at the end of last season details would be coming out... Assumed Boothan concourse would be getting a refurb. It's something I mentioned on the club survey they sent on email the other day. I just put after the big announcement of work and money spending, then coming out and saying the money budget for it all has pretty much now doubled I was wondering what the hell they are actually doing or going to do and why it's such a secret. Unless I've missed it all? The budget may have increased in line with inflation and the huge increase in materials rather than there being new plans. Perhaps just upping the budget to not skimp on the original plan?
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Post by lordb on Jul 10, 2023 20:59:01 GMT
New smaller dressing rooms
It's a joke... Jeez
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Post by BuzzB on Jul 10, 2023 21:06:53 GMT
At the fixture release gig, Ricky Martin mentioned that improvements to the concourses had been carried out, this was on 22 June. He did not specify which concourse though, didn't look a lot going on along the main entrance side of the ground to be honest.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jul 11, 2023 0:00:33 GMT
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Post by nott1 on Jul 11, 2023 5:36:26 GMT
This is the sort of thing I have been banging on about for years and no need for a stop at the actual stadium as long as it's walking distance. There is plenty of population nearby that would use it to get to Hanley and other areas in the Potteries etc. Get it done Stoke Council!
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