1960maaan Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Just seen this on the Socials, nice thing for them to do. Stockport sitting 5th and 6 points off of 2nd spot, fans seem to be getting behind them. Saw another Post saying they had back to back 10,000+ crowds for the first time since about 68/69 , nice to see them being appreciated. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Just seen this on the Socials, nice thing for them to do. Stockport sitting 5th and 6 points off of 2nd spot, fans seem to be getting behind them. Saw another Post saying they had back to back 10,000+ crowds for the first time since about 68/69 , nice to see them being appreciated. 10k+ wow! They didn't get anywhere near that when we used to play them, just shows what a presumably sensible pricing structure and some community work can do. I suppose the Gasheads would turn their noses up at such low figures though. Edited April 7, 2023 by Port Said Red 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: 10k+ wow! They didn't get anywhere near that when we used to play them, just shows what a presumably sensible pricing structure and some community work can do. I suppose the Gasheads would turn their noses up at such low figures though. An element of being disillusioned/priced out of supporting nearby premier league sides perhaps? IIRC a lot of Man City fans come/came from the Stockport area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: An element of being disillusioned/priced out of supporting nearby premier league sides perhaps? IIRC a lot of Man City fans come/came from the Stockport area. A lot of them are going back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: An element of being disillusioned/priced out of supporting nearby premier league sides perhaps? IIRC a lot of Man City fans come/came from the Stockport area. I thought most of City's support was drawn from north Manchester, whereas Stockport is to the south of the conurbation? It does have its own character though. I think it was in Cheshire, before Greater Manchester was created, as opposed to Lancashire like Manchester itself. The locals do not like you calling them Mancs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: An element of being disillusioned/priced out of supporting nearby premier league sides perhaps? IIRC a lot of Man City fans come/came from the Stockport area. I meet some many city fans that now watch Rochdale as it’s cheaper and more like football used to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: I thought most of City's support was drawn from north Manchester, whereas Stockport is to the south of the conurbation? It does have its own character though. I think it was in Cheshire, before Greater Manchester was created, as opposed to Lancashire like Manchester itself. The locals do not like you calling them Mancs. Certainly I know Man City fans from Stockport. That's anecdotal rather than evidence-based though. I spent the weekend in Stockport earlier in the season when we played at Blackburn. I'd never been before and, as you say, it's very much a town in its own right. Got some great museums too. The air raid shelters and Tudor buildings are well worth a visit. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: An element of being disillusioned/priced out of supporting nearby premier league sides perhaps? IIRC a lot of Man City fans come/came from the Stockport area. 3 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: I thought most of City's support was drawn from north Manchester, whereas Stockport is to the south of the conurbation? It does have its own character though. I think it was in Cheshire, before Greater Manchester was created, as opposed to Lancashire like Manchester itself. The locals do not like you calling them Mancs. I remember stopping for a pint on the way to Bury for the first time, maybe 81/82. Walked into a pub on the outskirts , 3 of us and the place was rammed with Man City, we decided to drink elsewhere . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Fun fact, Stockport was the first place I went to in the UK that had a Subway, I used my loyalty stamps (that dates this anecdote) that I had collected from Floridian holidays to buy a footlong meal deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 28 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I remember stopping for a pint on the way to Bury for the first time, maybe 81/82. Walked into a pub on the outskirts , 3 of us and the place was rammed with Man City, we decided to drink elsewhere . Talking of Bury, wasn't there a pub next to Gigg Lane called the Swan and Cemetery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: Talking of Bury, wasn't there a pub next to Gigg Lane called the Swan and Cemetery? Apparently so, though I never went there. Edited April 7, 2023 by 1960maaan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 7, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Curr Avon said: Talking of Bury, wasn't there a pub next to Gigg Lane called the Swan and Cemetery? It's still there https://swanandcemeterybury.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Curr Avon said: Talking of Bury, wasn't there a pub next to Gigg Lane called the Swan and Cemetery? There is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 minute ago, The Swan and Cemetery said: There is. Uncanny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 3 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Apparently so, though I never went there. You will one day. See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Curr Avon said: Talking of Bury, wasn't there a pub next to Gigg Lane called the Swan and Cemetery? Yes there is , use to meet my manc cousin in there when we use to play Bury . on the main road about 10 mins walk from the ground got to be honest I really did quite enjoy going to all the old grounds in the lower leagues Edited April 7, 2023 by redkev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 6 hours ago, phantom said: It's still there https://swanandcemeterybury.co.uk/ Nice pub great food 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 3 hours ago, TomF said: For some reason I look out for Stockport’s results. They really had a tough ten years going all the way to the National north. Still wide open for the two auto promo spots below Orient. Hope they nab one of em I remember going to their place years ago. Was staying at a mates place in Manchester. The pitch was unplayable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted April 8, 2023 Report Share Posted April 8, 2023 Always had a soft spot for clubs around that area with the big clubs as neighbours. Brilliant gesture and a club that risen again. Always liked Bury as an away day . Remember the injury time winner from the loanee from Brazil , Silva ? Not sure of the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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