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Post by Somebody_Told_Me on Mar 3, 2010 12:55:32 GMT
A long steady run in the Prem or complacency?
Are there any stats on when teams go down after longer spells?
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Post by DannyStokie on Mar 3, 2010 12:56:23 GMT
third season syndrome.
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Post by stone6 on Mar 3, 2010 12:57:19 GMT
European qualification.
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Post by PickSCFC on Mar 3, 2010 13:00:28 GMT
ridiculous high expectations from fans
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Mar 3, 2010 13:02:08 GMT
Another two games that Wenger can moan about.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 3, 2010 13:03:30 GMT
Third season syndrome is a real bitch. We'll be lucky to survive without going into admin. And if by some chance we DO survive, Fourth season syndrome is lying in wait - and I don't need to tell you how horrible that can be. ;D
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Post by Robo10 on Mar 3, 2010 13:04:37 GMT
Third Season Triumph :-)
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Post by Olgrligm on Mar 3, 2010 13:07:50 GMT
Wasn't it the third season where Birmingham ballsed up under Bruce, brining in prima donnas like Heskey and changing their style of play?
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 3, 2010 13:09:31 GMT
ridiculous high expectations from fans Correct Pulis law no. 2 - Stoke fans should have no expectations of their team. This is enforced by the Pulis thought police. |
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Post by isaaccox on Mar 3, 2010 13:09:34 GMT
Going downs syndrome.
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Post by isaaccox on Mar 3, 2010 13:11:58 GMT
And before anyone starts, thats just a play on words  |
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Post by PotterLog on Mar 3, 2010 13:12:47 GMT
Third Term Thrombosis.
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Post by antwilkes123 on Mar 3, 2010 13:14:18 GMT
Hopefully keeping the faith, the passion, the volume, the belief, the support, the continuing to enjoy every moment syndrome?
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Post by PickSCFC on Mar 3, 2010 13:18:16 GMT
ridiculous high expectations from fans Correct Pulis law no. 2 - Stoke fans should have no expectations of their team. This is enforced by the Pulis thought police. i have expectations but im also a realist, another mid table finish next season would be a good season what would you expect in the 3rd season? |
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 3, 2010 13:30:06 GMT
I would expect
1. More investment into the playing side, in line with the last 2 seasons
2. An improvement in our play in the centre of the pitch
3. Replace our championship players with decent Prem standard players e.g. Sidibe, Delap, Wilko
4. Another solid Premier League finish - 8th to 14th.
OK mate?
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Post by Danstoke82 on Mar 3, 2010 13:40:42 GMT
Just another two games against Wenger would be nice.
He'd fucking hate it.
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Post by mumph on Mar 3, 2010 13:42:28 GMT
We will have an increasing % of fans who can not remember how bad we've been over the last 30 odd years; expectations, moaning, wailing and gnashing of teeth will increase as fans expect us to start to challenge for a top 3 spot.
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Post by pasa on Mar 3, 2010 13:42:58 GMT
what second season syndrome?
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Post by Somebody_Told_Me on Mar 3, 2010 13:43:06 GMT
I would expect 1. More investment into the playing side, in line with the last 2 seasons 2. An improvement in our play in the centre of the pitch 3. Replace our championship players with decent Prem standard players e.g. Sidibe, Delap, Wilko 4. Another solid Premier League finish - 8th to 14th. OK mate? I agree with that, but not with Wilko he will continue IMO, and Delap and Sidibe will still contribute if only in fewer games as we progress, not just replace. |
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Post by Beardy200 on Mar 3, 2010 13:47:28 GMT
I would expect 1. More investment into the playing side, in line with the last 2 seasons 2. An improvement in our play in the centre of the pitch 3. Replace our championship players with decent Prem standard players e.g. Sidibe, Delap, Wilko 4. Another solid Premier League finish - 8th to 14th. OK mate? Pretty good assessment mate although if you trawl through the bench and the reserves i'd have thought you could have found three better and more urgent examples to replace than those three.  |
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Post by ColonelMustard on Mar 3, 2010 13:51:54 GMT
Be a tough season next year and I expect nervous fannies rocking the boat as usual.
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 3, 2010 13:52:00 GMT
I'm on about the first team Beardy. As long as Sidibe has a Stoke contract and has two legs he will play in the first team. The manager cannot see beyond him. As long as Delap has two arms he will play |
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Post by Sammz on Mar 3, 2010 14:01:24 GMT
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Mar 3, 2010 14:52:32 GMT
Barclays Premier League Title Football Association Challenge Cup Winners Carling League Cup Winners But Shawcross goes to The Shit. PULIS OUT.  |
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Post by french toast on Mar 3, 2010 15:41:25 GMT
i would be happy with 17th again
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Post by fromafar07 on Mar 3, 2010 17:54:17 GMT
ridiculous high expectations from fans Correct Pulis law no. 2 - Stoke fans should have no expectations of their team. This is enforced by the Pulis thought police. ;D ;D hit the nail on the head there ! it's amazing what grief i get for actually having expectations this season !! the Pulis police are all over this board ! how dare i be so ridiculously ignorant to expect Stoke to beat a down and subdued Liverpool side at home !! all i should HOPE for for this season is to finish 17th according to some on here Personally, i expect bigger and better things for next season !! |
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Post by Beardy200 on Mar 3, 2010 18:03:06 GMT
Correct Pulis law no. 2 - Stoke fans should have no expectations of their team. This is enforced by the Pulis thought police. Personally, i expect bigger and better things for next season !! Personally i expect bigger and better moaning for next season. |
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Post by fromafar07 on Mar 3, 2010 18:05:06 GMT
i would be happy with 17th again amazing, simply amazing |
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Post by march4 on Mar 3, 2010 18:07:09 GMT
Third Season Trauma. Both Norwich and Ipswich were relegated in their third season's in the Prem in the early 90's. I can't see any other examples. There are, however, quite a few clubs who went down in their fourth season (there are more than second season casualties). So it looks like it is Fourth Season Syndrome to be worried about, which of course will be when we lose our two most important players; Sidibe and Delap. |
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 3, 2010 18:09:52 GMT
Personally, i expect bigger and better things for next season !! Personally i expect bigger and better moaning for next season. That's a given! |
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