I hate going to Stoke. We normally get beat, Its freezing cold and it takes about 5 years to get out of the car park. Last year was amusing when someone behind me managed to spell Brighton wrong in the 'Give us a B' chant and the comedy penalties that we gave away. Other than that it was as bad as it always is.
This year, I'm having a BBQ and going to a firework display instead despite only living about an hour away. That's commitment for you.
For anyone thats going all you need to know is POWERLEAGUE which is almost next to the ground. Park there pay £3, go the bar, watch the game on Sky and amble over to the ground. Don't go the city centre unless you like 'Life of Grime'