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Post by lordb on Jun 27, 2024 18:13:12 GMT
Was 50 years ago A competition where teams play a second string , open one stand in some cases ,shouldn't really limp along because we won it before many of us born. In those days teams played full teams, crowds turned up now they simply.don't unless a trip to a big club to see them field players you've hardly heard of it or there's a chance you're a club who rarely wins things and you might get to the final then they appear in later rounds. It’s still the only proper trophy we have ever won! Chelsea did not play their second string and were trying as hard as they could to win it. Took another 20 years before it started to be downgraded
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Post by BristolMick on Jun 27, 2024 22:02:35 GMT
Brilliant draw, new ground, a team we hardly ever play, an overnight in the lakes, a game we should win. What’s not to like? SW Stokies will be well represented for sure.
BM
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Post by durbanscircus on Jun 27, 2024 22:13:57 GMT
What a waste of time and effort Light Weight Ive found a cheap hotel and Im mad for it
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Jun 28, 2024 0:14:06 GMT
Was 50 years ago A competition where teams play a second string , open one stand in some cases ,shouldn't really limp along because we won it before many of us born. In those days teams played full teams, crowds turned up now they simply.don't unless a trip to a big club to see them field players you've hardly heard of it or there's a chance you're a club who rarely wins things and you might get to the final then they appear in later rounds. It’s still the only proper trophy we have ever won! Chelsea did not play their second string and were trying as hard as they could to win it. I never said Chelsea played their second string. 3rd tier teams rest players now , because we won it half a century ago doesn't change today. Perhaps we should bring back the Watney Cup and the Isle of man tournament.
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Post by Northy on Jun 28, 2024 3:45:51 GMT
I recently stayed in a village just east of Carlisle called Wetheral, a lovely village to wander around, opposite where I stayed is a restaurant called Fantails (I did eat in there) it has a big advertising board on the end of one of the stands. The village also has a pub and a nice hotel, the Crown Hotel, if anyone is doing an overnighter.
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Post by Glory Hunter on Jun 28, 2024 7:30:22 GMT
I don’t get the negativity about this competition and our draw against Carlisle. It’s a good competitive game to give minutes to players who are on the fringe of the first team and those who are near full fitness. Will be a new ground for great majority of Stokies (last time there was 1985), it’s in August so more likely to be warm (as with Morecambe a couple of years ago). It’s the only way to tick off those lingering grounds from the 92 list (7 still required for me) and am looking forward to it.
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Post by Eggybread on Jun 28, 2024 7:36:30 GMT
Looking forward to it.Get a ground in I dont think Ive been too. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/800541/images/KYqg3pYeaerc5lD_P7BR.gif)
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Post by spitthedog on Jun 28, 2024 9:41:16 GMT
I think this competition could enjoy a resurgence if there was the right marketing around it. It's just a matter of hype and investment and creative marketing. The reason Championship games are relatively well attended is because of the dream of the PL, and that is because of the relentless hype around the PL and the Promised Land, even though it doesn't always deliver. There just needs to be more incentives for clubs and fans to engage with these cup competitions. Its a shocking name for a start with no resonance or romance associated with it!
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Post by lawrieleslie on Jun 28, 2024 14:08:32 GMT
Vale away at Barrow - we can give their 2 fans a lift The 2 vale fans hitch hiking back to Stoke after a spanking by Barrow. Minibus of Stokies, feeling benevolent following a win at Carlisle , stop at south end of Lake District to offer them a lift. "Where you going lads?" shouts the driver. "Burslem" shouts one of the unwashed. "Sorry lads, we’re going to Wolstanton" and off they drive
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Post by str8outtahampton on Jun 28, 2024 16:10:40 GMT
Very rare for us to play them ..went in 85 , seem to remember it bucketed down , though did go the home game in 75 when they were in the old 1st division ) and went there for the U21 EFL trophy game in 2018 .. 1-1 Campbell scored for us For the 75 game, did you go on the Silly Bus? I used to go out with the gal whose brother (I think) chartered it. Lovely bloke.
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Post by silsdenstokie on Jun 28, 2024 16:19:22 GMT
Could Combine it with a day in’t Lakes
A wainwright followed by a Stoke game…whats not to like
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Post by Scouse on Jun 28, 2024 16:21:25 GMT
Very rare for us to play them ..went in 85 , seem to remember it bucketed down , though did go the home game in 75 when they were in the old 1st division ) and went there for the U21 EFL trophy game in 2018 .. 1-1 Campbell scored for us For the 75 game, did you go on the Silly Bus? I used to go out with the gal whose brother (I think) chartered it. Lovely bloke. Started going the homes regularly that season , but didn’t go the away 75 , ..save for a handful of aways I started going away regularly 75/6 .( by train ) home game stands out cos we won 5-2 ..after a good start to the season they got relegated been Carlisle 3 times with Stoke (league 85 , friendly 96 and u21 game 2018 ) ..they’re one of a handful of teams who our paths have very rarely crossed
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Post by ChesterStokie on Jun 28, 2024 20:18:38 GMT
Could Combine it with a day in’t Lakes A wainwright followed by a Stoke game…whats not to like Yes the chance to enjoy a good mountain walk on a football trip doesn’t come along very often. Pendle Hill before our friendly at Accrington and Penyal d'Ifac near Calpe the day after Valencia is about all I’ve managed. Blencathra a half hour’s drive away from Carlisle feel like a good option for this trip!
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Post by silsdenstokie on Jun 28, 2024 21:01:05 GMT
Could Combine it with a day in’t Lakes A wainwright followed by a Stoke game…whats not to like Yes the chance to enjoy a good mountain walk on a football trip doesn’t come along very often. Pendle Hill before our friendly at Accrington and Penyal d'Ifac near Calpe the day after Valencia is about all I’ve managed. Blencathra a half hour’s drive away from Carlisle feel like a good option for this trip! Yeah was thinking Keswick area, plenty to choose from there
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Post by roylandstoke on Jun 29, 2024 0:28:11 GMT
I recently stayed in a village just east of Carlisle called Wetheral, a lovely village to wander around, opposite where I stayed is a restaurant called Fantails (I did eat in there) it has a big advertising board on the end of one of the stands. The village also has a pub and a nice hotel, the Crown Hotel, if anyone is doing an overnighter. If that’s a review based on one visit, you should be writing guide books! You’re spot on.
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Post by roylandstoke on Jun 29, 2024 0:32:30 GMT
Under 21s played there a few years ago in the football league trophy ( whatever it’s called). Won on penalties. Had the pleasure of a meeting Kevin Campbell. Pretty forgettable match, but a chat with a lovely man.
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Post by Northy on Jun 29, 2024 8:12:13 GMT
I recently stayed in a village just east of Carlisle called Wetheral, a lovely village to wander around, opposite where I stayed is a restaurant called Fantails (I did eat in there) it has a big advertising board on the end of one of the stands. The village also has a pub and a nice hotel, the Crown Hotel, if anyone is doing an overnighter. If that’s a review based on one visit, you should be writing guide books! You’re spot on. Do you live there ? I did use the pub and the hotel as well as fantails.
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Post by roylandstoke on Jun 29, 2024 9:39:47 GMT
If that’s a review based on one visit, you should be writing guide books! You’re spot on. Do you live there ? I did use the pub and the hotel as well as fantails. A dozen or so miles away. Wetheral is the right side of the city for easy access to the football too.
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Post by Northy on Jun 29, 2024 10:36:09 GMT
Do you live there ? I did use the pub and the hotel as well as fantails. A dozen or so miles away. Wetheral is the right side of the city for easy access to the football too. It is, my lad lives near Hallbankgate, halfway up Cold Fell, we walked up there, also did the Talkin Tarn Country Park, I was up there at the end of May.
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Post by sticky on Jun 29, 2024 13:25:00 GMT
Will this be on the Tuesdays or Wednesday?
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Post by kevkj on Jun 29, 2024 13:39:32 GMT
I dont think i have spoken to anyone who attended the 75 away game at Carlisle. I remember the 5_2 home game mind. Anyone travel to it? Our followings were hit and miss back then but assume we would have took a few their.
"Vis Unita Fortior"
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Post by Gods on Jun 29, 2024 14:03:17 GMT
I dont think i have spoken to anyone who attended the 75 away game at Carlisle. I remember the 5_2 home game mind. Anyone travel to it? Our followings were hit and miss back then but assume we would have took a few their. "Vis Unita Fortior" Nor me. We won the away game 2-0, Hudson and Ritchie, gate 14,507.
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