Saint Martini Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Ever since the WHU result and reports came in I've been wondering if a lot of people changed their minds about going to the Stoke game. This game has been called useless and boring from whenever it was announced but now that we apparently playing very exciting football is anyone changed their mind about going? (I won't be, which is rather logical looking at my location) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Want to, but it's a bit too far for midweek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South City Si Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Am tempted as have only been to Celtic/Claus game this pre-season and can't afford Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 As a result of the performance against WHU I will be going to see how we fare against a more direct style that Stoke will probably play. I do now believe we could play our way to some success with a zippy style of footy, however we don't have the height to compete with the high balls especially from corners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 As a result of the performance against WHU I will be going to see how we fare against a more direct style that Stoke will probably play. I do now believe we could play our way to some success with a zippy style of footy, however we don't have the height to compete with the high balls especially from corners! Its ok based on the pre season games I've been to this season scoring from corners won't be happening this season! As for going I'm in the same mind as yourself I think if we perform well against Stoke that will be grounds for optimism :-) Saying that we did well against Stoke both games last season with arguably the worst Saints team in the last 10 years lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Saint Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I am. Will be interested to see if any of our 'bigger names' who weren't picked on Friday are up for fighting for their place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 on thurs we had onloy sold about 4k tickets!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 on thurs we had onloy sold about 4k tickets!!!!!! What do the club expect? Charging £15 for two friendlies sandwiched close together. It was a tenner to see Lazio last season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 What do the club expect? Charging £15 for two friendlies sandwiched close together. It was a tenner to see Lazio last season! TBF if you bought a ticket for WHU you could buy a ticket for Stoke for half price which works out at £11.25p a game. Not a lot cheaper but it`s something. I will be there with my £7.50p ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I won't be there, but that's purely because I won't be home from work in time. I do also think we've had at least one too many home friendlies this summer, especially given that the other two were against relatively prestigious opposition. I can't say I'm surprised at the low take-up for tomorrow's game on that basis, especially at £15 a pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I wouldn't go even if the club were paying me £15 to attend. Stoke are the worst footballing team in the history of football, they suck the life out of every game they're involved with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMike Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 im going, very interested to see if the WHU came was a one off. Hope its a similar team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint75 Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 (edited) I do think Stoke will be more of a real test CCC style than WHU, for that reason alone I'm going, normally as mentioned it is a game to avoid but if the lads can perform against the bullying style of shi77y Stoke it will be more cause for optimism I haven't renewed my ST yet so this game could decide it for me Edited 4 August, 2008 by TheSaint75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtonesfc Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Just off to the ground to get 6 tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Octopus Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 just got 4 tickets Kingsland centre unreserved seating only They must be expecting a big turn out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 just got 4 ti**ets Kingsland centre unreserved seating only They must be expecting a big turn out! They're not!!! http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/?page_id=10357 Only the Kingsland and Family enclosure will be used!! The club obviously see it as an important fixture then :con**sed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Octopus Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I was being ironic fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Only the Kingsland stand will be open according to the Ticket Office and seating is free, i.e. you can sit where you like. Worth watching Stoke get stoked for a fiver if you watched Hammers get hammered (almost). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I was being ironic fella! Oh - my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 I'll be there, I think that the young team will only play 45 mins, then last years failures can put their case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Didn't go to West Ham, not going to Stoke - will be at Woking instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanovski Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Me cory!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 im going, very interested to see if the WHU came was a one off. Hope its a similar team. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Surely Poortvliet won't go with the same 11 that started against West Ham? 2 games in 4 days is asking a bit much considering it all starts for real this Saturday. I wouldn't be surprised to see a totally different 11 line up against Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Martini Posted 4 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Didn't go to West Ham, not going to Stoke - will be at Woking instead. Ah, you want to see the highwage players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Ah, you want to see the highwage players. Maybe! Or maybe I just don't want to go to SMS at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Yep i will be there with my mate rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted 4 August, 2008 Share Posted 4 August, 2008 Me cory!!!! Thought you were Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 According to the Echo,Saints will start with the same 11 that played against West Ham,then change it all around for the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 http://www.thisishampshire.net/sport/saints/display.var.2417391.0.jan_will_mix_it_up_against_stoke.php http://www.thisishampshire.net/sport/saints/display.var.2417388.0.acid_test_for_saints.php COYR's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Can anybody confirm that it's a 7.45 kick off? Many of the bookmakers have it down as 3pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke8588 Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Bit irrelevant but heres a video I recently uploaded onto youtube! The quality isn't great but I don't think that should matter to anyone lol!! COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadc76 Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 ill be going as i always do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Stoke will be pretty much like the CCC Teams that we will come up against on a weekly basis. No finnesse, brick built centre backs, no frills, brute force etc. IF our FOOTBALL can overcome that, then I will think we are in with a shout this season. But all too often in the past have we seen any attempt at playing Football brushed aside by the "no nonsense" approach that DOES (unfortunately) seem to get results in the CCC Ironically, Poortvliet's method of play would have been ideal if we were still in the Prem, but not in the "last man standing" CCC My main worry, as I've mentioned before, is that we are TOO LIGHTWEIGHT up front. Goals win Games, but I can't see us scoring many in the League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintkiptanui Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 I have placed £20 on saints to win at 9/5, so I fully expect us to get hammered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint16 Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 i wont be there but will be at the cardiff game, coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Not bothered about going tbh, too expensive for a tinpot firendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDonkey Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 I'm going if I can get off work in time - but since 'in time' means 'an hour early' that might not be possible. Any know if they'll be commentery avaiable online anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandwhitey Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 I have a spare ticket as I can't get there, any one locksheath way make use of it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Causer Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 i am coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shearer Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 I want to go but none nobody I know does! Might just pop along anyhows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintrich Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 i wont be there but will be at the cardiff game, coyr not bothered about going tbh, too expensive for a tinpot firendly. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 I am, plus i saw 4 stofe fans in chievely services 2day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 Echoing another post, is there live commentary anywhere? Having taken my son to the West Ham match, wifey says I ought to sit this one out. I agree though that this is match will better reflect our current standing than the West Ham game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 5 August, 2008 Share Posted 5 August, 2008 I'm going, will be good to see how two average championship sides do, one being the premiership and one being tipped to get relegated from the CCC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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