Match Thread Stoke away 10th August 12:30 - Opening day! (4 Viewers)

[scubasteve]

They had a family zone for reading away the other year. I think its a decent idea to be honest. The state of some of our fans at away games, pissed up and on the gear, it's not always the best environment for small kids.

 

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[Skybluekyle]

Was your brother in a different age category?

Nah, both adults. Although, when I was having issues, he also tried to buy tickets and we swapped who tried when one failed. Thought maybe it's because we were logged in to our own accounts at the same time and the system thought we were trying to cheat it, but it didn't allow us to assign an additional ticket until we removed the ticket assigned or our basket errored, so not sure.

 

[hamertime]

Anyone could just buy a group of adults as long as one child ticket is bought also they won’t know anything. The child doesn’t even have to go the match how would they know.

 

[David O'Day]

Anyone could just buy a group of adults as long as one child ticket is bought also they won’t know anything. The child doesn’t even have to go the match how would they know.

They can ask you why you are trying to enter the family stand without a child present.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Relegation 6 pointer

 

[BlueSkiesForever]

Relegation 6 pointer

Definitely a should win game though, would be a bit disappointed if we lost to Stoke

 

[TwistAndShoutCCFC1987]

Anyone got two accounts 1000+ they aren’t using so I can buy two (in the family zone or whatever)?

 

[hamertime]

They can ask you why you are trying to enter the family stand without a child present.

You could say they are in the toilet, it won’t be a problem for anyone

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

I see that Stoke's owners (Coates family) are paying for all away travel (coaches) for the 12th consecutive season. That's some gesture (although they can afford it!)

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I see that Stoke's owners (Coates family) are paying for all away travel (coaches) for the 12th consecutive season. That's some gesture (although they can afford it!)

Maybe they should refund all gambling losses for a year instead

 

[David O'Day]

You could say they are in the toilet, it won’t be a problem for anyone

really? At the turnstiles? When the ask you where child is ad to point them out what are you going to do then?

i get you're someones 3rd rate burner account but come on, think about it

 

[hamertime]

really? At the turnstiles? When the ask you where child is ad to point them out what are you going to do then?

i get you're someones 3rd rate burner account but come on, think about it

A 14 year old kid can make his way to the ground while you have a few more in the pub no problem. Use your noggin for a change your like a robot

 

[lord_garrincha]

A 14 year old kid can make his way to the ground while you have a few more in the pub no problem. Use your noggin for a change your like a robot

Don't be stupid... At least get them to go to the offy first & bring back 20 fags before they bugger off.

 

[pusbccfc]

They had a family zone for reading away the other year. I think its a decent idea to be honest. The state of some of our fans at away games, pissed up and on the gear, it's not always the best environment for small kids.

Depends how many spaces. It could potentially leave seats unsold.

 

[Evo1883]

Depends how many spaces. It could potentially leave seats unsold.

Yea it's a silly idea that I doubt will see the season out

 

[David O'Day]

Depends how many spaces. It could potentially leave seats unsold.

Weirdly it also seems to be safe standing as if you put the ticket in your basket it warns you it is s/s

 

[David O'Day]

A 14 year old kid can make his way to the ground while you have a few more in the pub no problem. Use your noggin for a change your like a robot

that's fine but they can ask you to show them which child you are with

even someone as dense as you realises this, back to troll school for you

 

[CV22SBA]

Anyone could just buy a group of adults as long as one child ticket is bought also they won’t know anything. The child doesn’t even have to go the match how would they know.

You'd need a child with lots of points though in which case they probably go to all the games anyway.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

If we have no more incomings, I’d start with:
Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Torp, Rudoni, Sakamoto, EMC, Simms, BTA.

 

[bukayosakamoto]

If we have no more incomings, I’d start with:
Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Torp, Rudoni, Sakamoto, EMC, Simms, BTA.

What formation would that be in ?

 

[TomRad85]

I'll be in the sky while this is being played and won't know final score until I land. Going to drive me mad.

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[Somerset Sky Blue]

If we have no more incomings, I’d start with:
Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Torp, Rudoni, Sakamoto, EMC, Simms, BTA.

I think swap Eccles for bta (and possibly wright for emc, depending on fitness).

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Torp, Eccles, Sakamoto, Rudoni, EMC, Simms

City win 3-0 EMC, and a Simms double

 

[Viktor17]

Surely 433
Dovin
MVE
Binks
Thomas
bidwell
Eccles
Sheaf pending fitness
Rudoni
Saka
Emc
Simms

bench - Collins, Lati, JDs, palmer, torp, Allen, BTA, wright, obikwu/rafa

 

[Balli001]

Surely 433
Dovin
MVE
Binks
Thomas
bidwell
Eccles
Sheaf pending fitness
Rudoni
Saka
Emc
Simms

bench - Collins, Lati, JDs, palmer, torp, Allen, BTA, wright, obikwu/rafa

Tavares will be on the bench over both of those i would imagine

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Don’t think Sheaf will start… Wright possibly

Dovin
MVE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles
Sakamoto Rudoni EMC
Simms

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I'll be in the sky while this is being played and won't know final score until I land. Going to drive me mad.

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Try and get the pilot to do a holding pattern, ideally in Johansson’s eyeline.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

 

[stupot07]

Don’t think Sheaf will start… Wright possibly

Dovin
MVE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles
Sakamoto Rudoni EMC
Simms

This but I think Wright will start ahead or EMC if Robins feels he's fit enough

 

[SBbucks]

This but I think Wright will start ahead or EMC if Robins feels he's fit enough

Wright isn’t going to start when he’s only played 15 minutes in pre-season

 

[DannyThomas_1981]

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Would go with this as well.
Would like to see EMC, BTA on from around 60 minutes as they look top class.
Happy for Palmer to rotate into the Torp position later in the game - Palmer's very technical and looks good with Rudoni.
There's so much more pace and power in the team vs. a couple of years ago - both in the starters and on the bench.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Dovin
MVE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell
Eccles
Torp
Sakamoto
Rudoni
EMC
Simms

Subs
Wilson
Latibeaudimare
DaSilva
Allen
Palmer
Sheaf
Wright
Rodrigues
BTA

4 2 3 1 formation same as last year

 

[stupot07]

Wright isn’t going to start when he’s only played 15 minutes in pre-season

Probably not, but he was away with the USA for the Copa America so he didn't have 6 weeks off like everyone else. Robins may want to risk him for an hour if he trains well this week.

 

[stupot07]

Dovin
MVE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell
Eccles
Torp
Sakamoto
Rudoni
EMC
Simms

Subs
Wilson
Latibeaudimare
DaSilva
Allen
Palmer
Sheaf
Wright
Rodrigues
BTA

4 2 3 1 formation same as last year

Is Rodrigues fit now?

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Probably not, but he was away with the USA for the Copa America so he didn't have 6 weeks off like everyone else. Robins may want to risk him for an hour if he trains well this week.

Thing is with the strengthened squad there’s no reason to risk him from the start, makes so much more sense to start EMC and slowly bring Wright up to speed