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Post by jesusmcmuffin on May 10, 2024 19:23:11 GMT
Been to every single one since 2014 and Cork was up there with them all Superb city I suppose that's my point. I've been that many times I might as well have an Irish passport. Spoiderpuss we'll have to start calling you
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Post by vamborools on May 10, 2024 19:36:56 GMT
Just out of curiosity, how does it work ?Who calls the shots where and which teams we want to play against and how tough we need preseason to be etc ??
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Post by Northy on May 10, 2024 19:50:52 GMT
Not Ireland again, seemed expensive to get there for where it is and limited accommodation for the amount wanting to go. Unless it's in Dublin. Cost me 30quid return to cork last time. Lucky you
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Post by VolvicStokie on May 11, 2024 6:09:27 GMT
Should be in South Korea. Build that Korean fan base Stoke !
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 12, 2024 16:14:15 GMT
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Post by terryconroysmagic on May 12, 2024 21:24:48 GMT
Dundalk please do can have a piece of cake in Ruby Ellens cafe Dundalk is a shit hole (I wanna go home) Sligo, Galway or Limerick would be great
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Post by elystokie on May 12, 2024 21:28:17 GMT
I've heard that the Ireland trip is Cork.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on May 12, 2024 22:25:44 GMT
Dundalk please do can have a piece of cake in Ruby Ellens cafe Dundalk is a shit hole (I wanna go home) Sligo, Galway or Limerick would be great You make a valid point
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Post by northstaffycher on May 13, 2024 19:14:37 GMT
Amsterdam, Hamburg or Munich please Stoke 🙏🏻
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Post by fortressbritannia on May 19, 2024 15:07:18 GMT
Might sound a bit thick but what's the point of us going away to Ireland for a preseason tour? I understood in the Premier League days trips to America and Asia were more of a PR trip to increase the fan base. Even the trips to Austria under TP I understood - mainly because of his love of big fuck off hills and altitude training for fitness purposes.
But Ireland I don't get what are we getting out of it that we wouldn't just purely staying in the UK? Can't even say we'll be playing a top European side as a reason like maybe a trip to the continent would throw up. Obviously it is great for any Irish based Stokies but otherwise I don't get it
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Post by xchpotter on May 19, 2024 15:08:23 GMT
Might sound a bit thick but what's the point of us going away to Ireland for a preseason tour? I understood in the Premier League days trips to America and Asia were more of a PR trip to increase the fan base. Even the trips to Austria under TP I understood - mainly because of his love of big fuck off hills and altitude training for fitness purposes. But Ireland I don't get what are we getting out of it that we wouldn't just purely staying in the UK? Can't even say we'll be playing a top European side as a reason like maybe a trip to the continent would throw up. Obviously it is great for any Irish based Stokies but otherwise I don't get it Proper Guinness post match for the players 😁
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 19, 2024 15:33:07 GMT
Might sound a bit thick but what's the point of us going away to Ireland for a preseason tour? I understood in the Premier League days trips to America and Asia were more of a PR trip to increase the fan base. Even the trips to Austria under TP I understood - mainly because of his love of big fuck off hills and altitude training for fitness purposes. But Ireland I don't get what are we getting out of it that we wouldn't just purely staying in the UK? Can't even say we'll be playing a top European side as a reason like maybe a trip to the continent would throw up. Obviously it is great for any Irish based Stokies but otherwise I don't get it This is just a guess. It’s a bit cooler (temperature wise). Out of the way but close enough so it’s not a long flight. Their clubs are halfway through their season so you’re playing against a team of players that should be more up to speed than yourself so it’s a good test.
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Post by lordb on May 19, 2024 16:51:52 GMT
Might sound a bit thick but what's the point of us going away to Ireland for a preseason tour? I understood in the Premier League days trips to America and Asia were more of a PR trip to increase the fan base. Even the trips to Austria under TP I understood - mainly because of his love of big fuck off hills and altitude training for fitness purposes. But Ireland I don't get what are we getting out of it that we wouldn't just purely staying in the UK? Can't even say we'll be playing a top European side as a reason like maybe a trip to the continent would throw up. Obviously it is great for any Irish based Stokies but otherwise I don't get it Purpose is to get the players fit a bit of match sharpness and togetherness perfectly good place to do it
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Post by strettonstokie on May 19, 2024 17:11:03 GMT
The Cologne pre season tournament was the best, absolutely unreal atmosphere from the stokies we didn't win or even score a goal yet it was fantastic I'd go again if there was something like that on offer!
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Post by owdestokie2 on May 19, 2024 17:15:38 GMT
Amsterdam, Hamburg or Munich please Stoke 🙏🏻 When do the Euros finish?
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Post by Scouse on May 19, 2024 19:22:05 GMT
Amsterdam, Hamburg or Munich please Stoke 🙏🏻 When do the Euros finish? 14th June to 14th July
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Post by owdestokie2 on May 19, 2024 21:39:20 GMT
When do the Euros finish? 14th June to 14th July Thanks. That’s why you can rule Germany for friendlies.
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Post by bigun1863 on May 19, 2024 22:08:44 GMT
My guess
Crewe Chester Stockport
And a trip to Ireland 😉😉
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Post by Northy on May 20, 2024 11:12:21 GMT
Thanks. That’s why you can rule Germany for friendlies. we always went towards the end of July didn't we?
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Post by lordb on May 20, 2024 11:13:36 GMT
Oldham
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Post by owdestokie2 on May 20, 2024 12:42:31 GMT
Thanks. That’s why you can rule Germany for friendlies. we always went towards the end of July didn't we? 27 July we have agreed to play Newcastle Town I “believe” the players return for training during the 1st week of July. Then there will be about 2 weeks of assessments, training etc before any friendly games/additional training. Pre-season tour (7days), about the 3rd week July? Can’t remember the Spanish dates for last year.
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Post by Northy on May 20, 2024 13:24:28 GMT
we always went towards the end of July didn't we? 27 July we have agreed to play Newcastle Town I “believe” the players return for training during the 1st week of July. Then there will be about 2 weeks of assessments, training etc before any friendly games/additional training. Pre-season tour (7days), about the 3rd week July? Can’t remember the Spanish dates for last year. Could that be the U21's? the season starts on the 10th August, so we do have the 3rd August weekend to do something?
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Post by clarkeda on May 20, 2024 13:25:27 GMT
The Cologne pre season tournament was the best, absolutely unreal atmosphere from the stokies we didn't win or even score a goal yet it was fantastic I'd go again if there was something like that on offer! Did we not even score a goal?
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Post by owdestokie2 on May 20, 2024 14:24:35 GMT
27 July we have agreed to play Newcastle Town I “believe” the players return for training during the 1st week of July. Then there will be about 2 weeks of assessments, training etc before any friendly games/additional training. Pre-season tour (7days), about the 3rd week July? Can’t remember the Spanish dates for last year. Could that be the U21's? the season starts on the 10th August, so we do have the 3rd August weekend to do something? Still think it could be Ireland about 3rd week July
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Post by nott1 on May 20, 2024 15:11:58 GMT
I told 'em.....remember that one? Whatever happened to them?
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Post by Northy on May 20, 2024 15:21:46 GMT
I told 'em.....remember that one? Whatever happened to them? Oldham, it Wrexham ...
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Post by strettonstokie on May 20, 2024 18:11:33 GMT
The Cologne pre season tournament was the best, absolutely unreal atmosphere from the stokies we didn't win or even score a goal yet it was fantastic I'd go again if there was something like that on offer! Did we not even score a goal? Nope odemwhingie put it in the net but was ruled out for offside 😂😂 it was a fantastic moment
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Post by clarkeda on May 20, 2024 20:17:23 GMT
Did we not even score a goal? Nope odemwhingie put it in the net but was ruled out for offside 😂😂 it was a fantastic moment I couldn’t even tell you and I was there watching the game. What an amazing trip. It’ll never be replicated.
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Post by strettonstokie on May 20, 2024 20:33:11 GMT
Nope odemwhingie put it in the net but was ruled out for offside 😂😂 it was a fantastic moment I couldn’t even tell you and I was there watching the game. What an amazing trip. It’ll never be replicated. Fantastic trip and one of my favourite memories watching stoke, just the whole setup was spot on
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Post by philb on May 20, 2024 20:36:00 GMT
About the time to start this conversation off. Considering we normally hear about pre-season mid-late May. Some of the ones of the last few years have been great, Cork, Leipzig, Duisburg and Hamburg. Although one of the recent ones we suffered with terrible facilities and a pitch that injured players? Anyone heard any rumours or got any hopes? Mow Cop followed by Austrian Mountains should do the trick 😜
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