So I've been a little absent of recent. I decided to take a break from here after the world cup because I didn't want to get caught up in the hating on both sides. Anyway I wondered if any of you chaps would be catching the game tomorrow? It's an early one (13.30 uk time kick off). I know you guys used to get out to see the games but I don't know if thats still the case. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9107396.stm Score predictions? I'm going 2-1 to united but a draw would be great! ~ Lee
Well, given that Phil Rawlins appears to be moving the Aztex to Orlando (see below threads), I don't think any of us are really in a Stoke supporting mood right now, Lee.
Lee, We've all had great experiences with the Stoke fans as a whole through our association with the Aztex. I know if I weren't already a Blackburn Rovers supporter, I'd definitely lean towards Stoke as my English side of choice. Right now, though, I think we're all a little raw from the Rawlins debacle. For me, honestly, the salt in the wound was the announcement that Orlando would be pairing with Burnley! I hope you don't take a bad taste in your mouth about our feelings for Stoke from this incident. We're all still quite raw about the whole thing.
Thanks Blackburn. I expect an explosion of anger and rightly so over recent events. I stayed away from here post world cup because I knew there would be a lot of emotions flaring up and didn't want to read negative stuff. I find it a little odd they've teamed up with Burnley given the very strong Stoke connection and also the fact Stoke can offer a great deal to any smaller sister club where as Burnley don't have the same resources available. I'd feel the same if it were my team this happened too. All the best.
Of all the strange choices, the odd one from my POV is partnering with Steve Donner. Google "Donner" and "Rochester" and you get some shady sounding things. He's a sports agent and serial minor league sports team owner.
Just my opinion.... I hope that Stoke City fans make a statement about their disapproval of what happened. I'm sure you guys know that this affects your team's image in a negative way. I'm just saying what I would do if that happened with my team.