Well Be With You Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 41 minutes ago, Jibbers said: I hope there is a good turnout on Saturday. I read on a Stoke fans forum that they’ve sold 500 tickets and May be looking for more. Pasquale Bruno though! What a guy. Think the Stoke following will be nearer 1500. Good game this for the mighty potters I think. I consider the clubs on an equal standing at the moment, Hearts probably with the upper hand. In terms of scale, Stoke are considerably larger (ground, support, facilities, financial clout) but we are definitely looking forward to the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percival King Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Better hide the fire extinguishers before Stoke arrive at Tynecastle, their manager has form for booting these when he gets upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazajmbo Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 16/07/2022 at 21:00, Prince Buaben said: Think this has been a bit slap dash and seems like they have forgot to organise a testimonial match so thrown it together with a Stoke friendly. It should have been a more jovial and celebratory affair with a say a hearts select v killie/bradford select or Jim Jefferies XI v Paulo Sergio XI. Where we get to see cup winners and cult heroes. Rolling subs and a celebration of a guy living every one of our dreams Instead it is the last match for the first team sqaud to get fitness and sharpness before the season starts the following week. So the testimonial part of the whole day is in fact just a 15 minute half time show. This. Ill still be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmfc1965 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 16/07/2022 at 21:00, Prince Buaben said: Think this has been a bit slap dash and seems like they have forgot to organise a testimonial match so thrown it together with a Stoke friendly. It should have been a more jovial and celebratory affair with a say a hearts select v killie/bradford select or Jim Jefferies XI v Paulo Sergio XI. Where we get to see cup winners and cult heroes. Rolling subs and a celebration of a guy living every one of our dreams Instead it is the last match for the first team sqaud to get fitness and sharpness before the season starts the following week. So the testimonial part of the whole day is in fact just a 15 minute half time show. Against that there will probably be a bigger crowd than would have gone to the type of game you're suggesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stendelnator Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Is there a rough number of tickets sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Is it on Hearts TV? Edited July 18, 2022 by Disser Pointon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, Stendelnator said: Is there a rough number of tickets sold? Taking a glance at etickets, I’d guess around 5/6,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibbers Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Well Be With You said: Think the Stoke following will be nearer 1500. Good game this for the mighty potters I think. I consider the clubs on an equal standing at the moment, Hearts probably with the upper hand. In terms of scale, Stoke are considerably larger (ground, support, facilities, financial clout) but we are definitely looking forward to the weekend. 1500 is a good number for a pre-season friendly. Might push the crowd up towards 10,000. If coming up for the day only I’d suggest getting off at Haymarket as it’s only a shortish walk from there. Ryries and the Haymarket Bar are the best pubs for beer in that immediate vicinity. If you walk up Dalry Road and take a left just before Gorgie Road you’ll find Diggers at the top of the, small, hill. Head straight on to Gorgie Road for the Tynecastle Arms right at the stadium. Heres hoping for a good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Hunter Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, Jibbers said: 1500 is a good number for a pre-season friendly. Might push the crowd up towards 10,000. If coming up for the day only I’d suggest getting off at Haymarket as it’s only a shortish walk from there. Ryries and the Haymarket Bar are the best pubs for beer in that immediate vicinity. If you walk up Dalry Road and take a left just before Gorgie Road you’ll find Diggers at the top of the, small, hill. Head straight on to Gorgie Road for the Tynecastle Arms right at the stadium. Heres hoping for a good game. Thanks for that, our standard preseason trip is a two nighter so we are staying in Haymarket and will look out all of the pubs recommended. Forgot to say earlier that Stoke are the oldest football league club on the planet. So I guess we are kind of unique. Looking forward to the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Glory Hunter said: Thanks for that, our standard preseason trip is a two nighter so we are staying in Haymarket and will look out all of the pubs recommended. Forgot to say earlier that Stoke are the oldest football league club on the planet. So I guess we are kind of unique. Looking forward to the trip. Isn't that Notts County or some other footballing nonety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: Isn't that Notts County or some other footballing nonety? Notts County aren't in the Football League anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Glory Hunter said: Thanks for that, our standard preseason trip is a two nighter so we are staying in Haymarket and will look out all of the pubs recommended. Forgot to say earlier that Stoke are the oldest football league club on the planet. So I guess we are kind of unique. Looking forward to the trip. I didn't know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Hmfc1965 said: Against that there will probably be a bigger crowd than would have gone to the type of game you're suggesting Cant see the crowd being massive either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Is this game going to have any of our current first team playing in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Gold Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sooks said: Is this game going to have any of our current first team playing in it Yes, it's a first team game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Just now, Ari Gold said: Yes, it's a first team game Thanks hope fully it is a useful pre season exercise for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 07:01, red said: Very good point. This would have been the perfect opportunity to utilise the foundation plaza with kids activities. Outdoor bar maybe even a band. I remember going over to our Essen Friendly in Germany and they had a similar style plaza and the atmosphere was brilliant outside the stadium with bars and burgers and a band etc (that German beer was strong so maybe it was just a guitar can’t remember lol) The club should look into doing this kind of thing more imo when the weather is forecast to be good, when we were over in Gothenburg last month we went to a game & they had barbeques, official pop up merch stalls, a bar, music playing & a bouncy castle. Made it a great atmosphere like you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Hunter Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 11 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: Isn't that Notts County or some other footballing nonety? Notts County are non league now, so it’s SCFC 1863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambo 4 Ever Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Sooks said: Is this game going to have any of our current first team playing in it I think so hopefully shankland too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Stoke casuals heading up also, great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Stoke casuals heading up also, great. Deary me. Didn’t know such things still existed. 🤷♂️ Got my ticket today. 🥸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Deary me. Didn’t know such things still existed. 🤷♂️ Got my ticket today. 🥸 You ever been to Stoke ……….. it is either this or Alton Towers and it is far too hot for that at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sooks said: You ever been to Stoke ……….. it is either this or Alton Towers and it is far too hot for that at the moment Driven through it a few times but never stopped. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Just now, davemclaren said: Driven through it a few times but never stopped. 😄 Good plan unless you are really in to folk in bucket hats doing impressions of Liam Gallagher or moulding mud in to vases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 27 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Deary me. Didn’t know such things still existed. 🤷♂️ Got my ticket today. 🥸 Unfortunately they do, police are warning folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFHearts Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Stoke casuals heading up also, great. Hibs will sort them out 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Stoke is a rundown city. However it has two decent universities and the Bet365 is a decent stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 minute ago, John Findlay said: Stoke is a rundown city. However it has two decent universities and the Bet365 is a decent stadium. Stayed there in 1996 as a base for a couple of trips to Alton Towers. Didn’t think it was too bad…..long time since 96 mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibbers Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Diggers not allowing away fans in on Saturday on police advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andi17 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Just now, Debut 4 said: Stayed there in 1996 as a base for a couple of trips to Alton Towers. Didn’t think it was too bad…..long time since 96 mind you. Cmoan it was crap lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tynietigers Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Numbers are a lot lower than expected, but the B team start on the same day and I know if a lot of boys more interested in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glory Hunter Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, SCFHearts said: Hibs will sort them out 😀 As with any largish team that are generally well supported, there always a few. Absolute minority and my guess is they will save up for Millwall away the following week (the Edinburgh trip isn’t a cheap one if staying over). Hope that’s the case as the rest of us looking forward to a good weekend and a few beers. Stoke remain a bit tarnished by some misdemeanours involving the “naughty 40” many years ago. These days the casuals are 15/16 year olds who will be bladdered after 3 pints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, andi17 said: Cmoan it was crap lol 😂. Aye, I suppose it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 18/07/2022 at 20:51, Glory Hunter said: Thanks for that, our standard preseason trip is a two nighter so we are staying in Haymarket and will look out all of the pubs recommended. Forgot to say earlier that Stoke are the oldest football league club on the planet. So I guess we are kind of unique. Looking forward to the trip. Thought Sheffield United or Sheffield Hallam as they were known are the oldest club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thomas Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Stoke casuals heading up also, great. Stoke is not a bonny place . Ex brother in law down there did time for football violence . Don't think he'll be one of the casuals , hopefully not anyway After all I did shag his sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gnasher75 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I am totally buzzing for this. Looking forward to seeing Shankland and our other summer signings and expect to see our whole squad getting game team against a decent English side. And looking forward to seeing Rudi and various other Hearts legends at half time. Bit disappointed at the ticket sales and reckon the club could do a bit more to promote it. The latest advert is just about PPV and doesn't even mention tickets. Any word of the Wheatfield or Gorgie being opened given that the seats left in the Main Stand aren't the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I imagine that Gorgie will be opened for walk ups. Main stand effectively sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thought Police said: I imagine that Gorgie will be opened for walk ups. Main stand effectively sold out. Gorgie stand Section X tickets available just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Thought Police said: I imagine that Gorgie will be opened for walk ups. Main stand effectively sold out. Good news. 10,000 plus I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Can't make it. Just seen Skacel can't either. Brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyruby Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 No Rudi 😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 minute ago, rubyruby said: No Rudi 😔 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lego Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 18/07/2022 at 16:11, Well Be With You said: Think the Stoke following will be nearer 1500. Good game this for the mighty potters I think. I consider the clubs on an equal standing at the moment, Hearts probably with the upper hand. In terms of scale, Stoke are considerably larger (ground, support, facilities, financial clout) but we are definitely looking forward to the weekend. Are stoke still pouring money down the drain?, did they not lose £140m+ over a 2 year period after being relegated. If we have the 'upper hand' it just shows how much of a mess and over inflated the game is down south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartin1987 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Stoke have just got beat 2-0 off Bristol rovers prior to that drew 1-1 with fleetwood. A full main stand I think is very decent looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Could be a Stoke debut for Dwight Gayle https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62265586 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) I'm not sure on this game. On one hand it sounds like a kickabout between friends and then on the other we are looking to give Rowes game time indicating it's a serious workout. Guess that's the monopoly of testimonials. Anyone know how it'll likely play out? Edited July 22, 2022 by Homme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Say What Again said: Could be a Stoke debut for Dwight Gayle https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62265586 Scored at Tynecastle previously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwell Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Homme said: I'm not sure on this game. On one hand it sounds like a kickabout between friends and then on the other we are looking to give Rowes game time indicating it's a serious workout. Guess that's the monopoly of testimonials. Anyone know how it'll likely play out? Why not come and find out for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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