I've decided that Stoke deserves a proper thread as the boys break ground on their 2nd season in the EPL with a solid win over Burnley. I believe we should go ahead and ask for a sub-forum to be created for Stoke as they aren't going anywhere except to the top!
Yesterday was tough, but I think Stoke is looking to improve on last year! I sent a request for a proper thread to a moderator just before I found this message. Go on Stoke!
Well, Liverpool was rough, but then, I can't say that I'm surprised. I knew the reds were pissed about 2 draws against the Potter's last year, and the defeat to the Spurs last weekend simply poked the hornet's nest. Next on the agenda is Birmingham City tomorrow (Saturday, August 22) at St. Andrew's (an away match for the Potters). I have a few reasons why I want the Stokies to come away with all 3 points... I want the Potters to get these points so that the nerve racking relegation tracking isn't as nerve racking later in the season. Barry Ferguson (formerly of Glasgow Rangers) plays for Birmingham City now, and as a fan of the Scotland National Team, am still embarrassed by what he did after the Netherlands match and during the Iceland WCQ. Alex McLeish (the manager) is also a former Ranger's manager. Although he does hold a special place for me as coming so close to getting the Scot's into the 2008 Euro Cup tournament, and beating France 1-0 at the Stade de France. So come on you Stokies!!!
Well, a draw against Birmingham. Not a lot of shots on goal as I was hoping for. Hopefully next week's match against Sunderland will yield better results. I know we are all rooting for Stoke to stay in the top half of the table.
For those of you in the Central Texas area, Chantico's Army (and anyone else who wants to) will be gathering at The Nomad at 4:00 this Saturday to watch the tape delayed Stoke v. Sunderland match on FoxSoccer. After the match, we'll then get ready for our Aztex v. Miami FC match. So much football, so little time. You can get details at the Chantico's Army website.
Robert Huth joins Stoke and Tuncay Sanli is also set to join, both are good signings http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8224661.stm
Soccer Krazy and Stoke supporters, we are also following the Potters in the following thread, since they are a affiliated with the Aztex. https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1069628 Personally, I hope Stoke gets a subforum in the EPL listings. Requests have been sent. Several new signings and 5th in the table!
How is Huth playing? The best defender in Germany ignored due to lack of a quality CB to play alongside him.
Beattie most likely leaving Stoke after incident with coach, thats not good since he is one of your best players http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8401965.stm
There's loads really but the Oatcake is very popular. http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/index.cgi And if you don't know where my name comes from see; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oatcake
We've had a few interactions with the Stoke supporters. Typically, it's been in providing information on the Aztex and players that hit their radar. For instance, when Kieron Bernard was in Stoke for a trial last fall, we gave them some insight into how he's done in Austin. Unfortunately, I've not been able to get over for a match, even though I'm in the UK every summer (offseason is a pain). There have been several Stokies come to Austin though. Folks from Beswick's have been over, as has Liam Lawrence's brother (last year) to watch some footie. We've adopted some of the traditions of the Potters, but we have also done a lot to create our own identity. I'm more than happy to blether on more about this if you'd like, even offline. Feel free to either direct message me or email me at info@chanticosarmy.com.
It was especially considering we scored the winning goal after having a player sent off! Up the Potters!
I am registered now at oatcake but I am nervous about making my first post. I wish it had the newbie thread where you introduced yourself before posting.
Oh just go for it, people from Stoke are super friendly as long as you don't say something bad about the area! There's a great deal more hostility on here! Heck people have PM'd me rude messages and negative rep'd me for being English!