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Match Thread - Port Vale v Stoke C U21

Fosse69

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Would be interesting to maybe get a poll going to see who was going, who is boycotting, and who is undecided.

 

Personally I won't be there, nor will I be there if we make it to Wembley (as much as it pains me to say). Attending this fixture just gives ammunition to the format. The people at the top will think "Okay, attendances are down, but when an u21 team meets it's rivals it still causes the same amount of interest".

 

Attending this game is short term thinking, rather than long term thinking. People may think it's a game against our rivals, but the atmosphere won't be the same because the Vale crowd won't be. You could argue that that is the fault of people such as myself, but I would argue that if B teams become a reality in the league then it will be from turnouts in games such as this which will have given the powers that be a reason to do so. By attending we're putting importance on a game that has none.

 

Let's be honest though - no-one is going to change their mind at this point. Those that want to go won't decide to stay away, whereas those that are choosing to boycott will not be tempted to go. The atmosphere may be slightly more level in comparison to the away end, but it'll still be another thing for them to hold against us. If you turn up you're admitting this is a rivalry, and we can only compete with the kids. If we don't - well they out sold us.

 

Stoke fans should remember that it wasn't too long ago that this was a competition for them. I'm sure there will be Stoke fans who see the bigger picture because whilst it doesn't particularly affect them now, it could do a few years down the line.

 

Perhaps a more relevant boycott of the competition should have been to attend the games except for those against u21 sides. At least that would have shown there is still appetite for the cup, just not for the B teams.

 

Let's get one thing straight - this isn't a derby. I am of an age where I barely remember the last one and I would give anything to draw them in the cup - but this just isn't it.

 

I would never shout down anyone who wants to attend. I understand the point of going and supporting the boys, as I do week in week out already. This just feels to me like a no-win, empty game. Not as a derby should.

 

That's just how I feel.

 

5 days to go and you will have your answer when the gate figures are announced. Also there may be some Vale fans that want to go but can't because they are not on the database and there is no one that can get them a ticket.

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Only a bell-end would think it is, and there'll be 4000 of them gurning at an 80%-empty Vale terrace.

 

Not a lover of this trophy but got ticket. Glad more Vale fans going and think by time of match there will be 3000 Vale fans at least. All credit to Vale fans who didn’t want to support this trophy, blood thicker than water!

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Only a bell-end would think it is, and there'll be 4000 of them gurning at an 80%-empty Vale terrace.

 

Similar to the 2000 and 2001 derbies at Vale Park then :wink:

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Similar to Stoke home games this season yet they still claim there is over 25000 there.

 

(Ticket sales)

 

That’s tickets sold though, there is a difference.

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It's a shame that the principles of the Vale fans attending can be bought so cheaply. I hope that none of those who turn up on Tuesday have the gall to criticise the tournament in the future.

 

I’ve been to all three games this season. Doesn’t mean I approve of the format of the tournament so I’m quite happy to criticise it.

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