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Post by mcf on Mar 18, 2008 12:54:35 GMT
Nuts on the block time for Rimmers and Wankstains alike
Do you think we will go up automatically. yes or no?
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Mar 18, 2008 12:56:32 GMT
If we can grind out a few results, particularly against Bristol City. We need to pick up our form again, which is tough with Fuller out.
And I'm a one-time wankstain based on the fact I didn't believe Pulis had what it took to get us into a promotion position. But results speak louder than perceptions.
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Post by 10 Pint Potter on Mar 18, 2008 12:57:21 GMT
Yes, after rival results of late i think we will
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Post by Big John RIP on Mar 18, 2008 12:57:26 GMT
YES
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Post by 606Stokie on Mar 18, 2008 12:57:41 GMT
Yes
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2008 13:00:19 GMT
Don't invite "all the family" to look at your thread to be greeted by the term "wankstains"
Moron
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Post by vestanpance on Mar 18, 2008 13:03:06 GMT
I believe we will go up as Champions.
Believe. Then Achieve.
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Post by mcf on Mar 18, 2008 13:03:18 GMT
Happy now you sulky prick?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2008 13:06:03 GMT
Exstatic...
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Post by OldStokie on Mar 18, 2008 14:38:35 GMT
No. I think Pulis will bottle it.
*Tin hat is now firmly on.
OS.
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Post by applemacman on Mar 18, 2008 14:44:25 GMT
Yes, down to the wire though!
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Post by onemanbang on Mar 18, 2008 14:48:34 GMT
im going stick my neck out and say no well lose in the pay off final to charlton or hull
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Post by mcf on Mar 18, 2008 15:11:05 GMT
Not really OS
You are entitled to your opinion.
I think No as well.
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Post by 10 Pint Potter on Mar 18, 2008 15:13:15 GMT
expect the worst and you'll never be disappointed i guess
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Post by potters 22 on Mar 18, 2008 15:43:32 GMT
Yes top 2!
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Post by markscfc72 on Mar 18, 2008 15:46:05 GMT
yes, shouldnt this be a poll
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Post by mcf on Mar 18, 2008 15:47:44 GMT
Polls are wank
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Post by GeordieDave on Mar 18, 2008 15:48:47 GMT
I think we'll do it. And here's why:-
We have two very winnable home games against Blackpool and Leicester. I also strangely fancy us against the better sides at home and therefore think the games against Bristol and Palace are there for the taking. I can see neither beating us and cant envisage defeat. A draw against Bristol with our superior goal difference might be enough. It isnt the "must-win" game many are claiming, unless of course Britsol win the next five on the bounce.
Our away games look quite tasty too. We have a decent (ish) record at Wednesday and Coventry and shouldnt fear a poor Colchester. Although I have horrible memories from last season and Layer Rd, at fever pitch, is a nightmare venue.
I think one of TPs enduring qualities is setting up sides to avoid defeat and I actually think we have enough quality to win four from seven minimum. Especially if another striker arrives.
Players like Lawrence, Shawcross, Fuller and Whelan should be fresh having had sat out games due to suspension.
We also have a lot of experience in the side and players like Simmo, Nash, Riggott, Lawrence, Fuller, Gally, Cresswell and Whelan have had "big-match" experience. Ditto Diao, Griff and to a lesser degree Boothroyd should he stay.
It will not be pretty but the run-ins of the other three suggest we might not need the points total first envisaged. Watford, Hull, Plymouth, Bristol, WBA all have to take points off one another and I can see us scraping over the line as Champions.
I forecast a further 15 points and think 82 might do it this season.
WBAs cup run is great news for Stoke and a resurgent Plymouth/Hull/Palace/Wolves also good news for us.
Sorry for waffling MCF .....
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Post by jezzascfc on Mar 18, 2008 15:49:02 GMT
Yes, by winning on the last day - I think we will have to win the last two games after slipping into third place.
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Post by BeauTDSC on Mar 18, 2008 15:49:54 GMT
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Post by mcf on Mar 18, 2008 15:50:27 GMT
Geordie Dave I'm just amazed that you didn't ask your mates.  |
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Post by Widget123 on Mar 18, 2008 15:50:33 GMT
i'm slowly coming around to the idea that we *could* get promoted - sadly i've got years of being disappointed as a stokie holding me back from being too optomistic.
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Post by 10 Pint Potter on Mar 18, 2008 15:51:08 GMT
I think we'll do it. And here's why:- We have two very winnable home games against Blackpool and Leicester. I also strangely fancy us against the better sides at home and therefore think the games against Bristol and Palace are there for the taking. I can see neither beating us and cant envisage defeat. A draw against Bristol with our superior goal difference might be enough. It isnt the "must-win" game many are claiming, unless of course Britsol win the next five on the bounce. Our away games look quite tasty too. We have a decent (ish) record at Wednesday and Coventry and shouldnt fear a poor Colchester. Although I have horrible memories from last season and Layer Rd, at fever pitch, is a nightmare venue. I think one of TPs enduring qualities is setting up sides to avoid defeat and I actually think we have enough quality to win four from seven minimum. Especially if another striker arrives. Players like Lawrence, Shawcross, Fuller and Whelan should be fresh having had sat out games due to suspension. We also have a lot of experience in the side and players like Simmo, Nash, Riggott, Lawrence, Fuller, Gally, Cresswell and Whelan have had "big-match" experience. Ditto Diao, Griff and to a lesser degree Boothroyd should he stay. It will not be pretty but the run-ins of the other three suggest we might not need the points total first envisaged. Watford, Hull, Plymouth, Bristol, WBA all have to take points off one another and I can see us scraping over the line as Champions. I forecast a further 15 points and think 82 might do it this season. WBAs cup run is great news for Stoke and a resurgent Plymouth/Hull/Palace/Wolves also good news for us. Sorry for waffling MCF ..... of course griff and diao have big match experience to a big extent, they played in the effing Champions league! |
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Post by onemanbang on Mar 18, 2008 15:51:23 GMT
a simple yes/no would of been sufficient dave nah reasonable answer but i would suggest that blackpool isnt going to be easy and to be honest i cant see us taking all three points. I know, I know call me a optimist but i dont think we are giving them enough credit, if any of you went blackpool this season you know as good as anyone we were second best that day. |
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Post by GeordieDave on Mar 18, 2008 15:56:18 GMT
I think we'll do it. And here's why:- We have two very winnable home games against Blackpool and Leicester. I also strangely fancy us against the better sides at home and therefore think the games against Bristol and Palace are there for the taking. I can see neither beating us and cant envisage defeat. A draw against Bristol with our superior goal difference might be enough. It isnt the "must-win" game many are claiming, unless of course Britsol win the next five on the bounce. Our away games look quite tasty too. We have a decent (ish) record at Wednesday and Coventry and shouldnt fear a poor Colchester. Although I have horrible memories from last season and Layer Rd, at fever pitch, is a nightmare venue. I think one of TPs enduring qualities is setting up sides to avoid defeat and I actually think we have enough quality to win four from seven minimum. Especially if another striker arrives. Players like Lawrence, Shawcross, Fuller and Whelan should be fresh having had sat out games due to suspension. We also have a lot of experience in the side and players like Simmo, Nash, Riggott, Lawrence, Fuller, Gally, Cresswell and Whelan have had "big-match" experience. Ditto Diao, Griff and to a lesser degree Boothroyd should he stay. It will not be pretty but the run-ins of the other three suggest we might not need the points total first envisaged. Watford, Hull, Plymouth, Bristol, WBA all have to take points off one another and I can see us scraping over the line as Champions. I forecast a further 15 points and think 82 might do it this season. WBAs cup run is great news for Stoke and a resurgent Plymouth/Hull/Palace/Wolves also good news for us. Sorry for waffling MCF ..... of course griff and diao have big match experience to a big extent, they played in the effing Champions league! Did I not say that chief, ie ditto Griff and Diao .... I dont underestimate Blackpool at all, they are a fine footballing side and if we sit back they'll play us off the park. However we are top, we take the game to them dont we??? We dont sit deep. Thats asking for trouble. |
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Post by RAF on Mar 18, 2008 15:58:59 GMT
Only if we get one of the auto slots, I can't see us winning the play-offs.
So yes but maybe no.
Is that clear enough Merk?
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Post by Dr Oetcake on Mar 18, 2008 16:04:15 GMT
Alas, I think its the playoffs, its just a lifetime of Stokie under-achievement calling to me, the goals are drying up, and brilliant job that Pulis has done for a lot of the season with a threadbare squad, now he has some strength in depth with quality players, I`m not sure he has the ability to rethink strategy and tactics on the fly to cope with suspensions, injuries and particularly tactical switch arounds in the matches themselves. I would like to see a rallying Overson type call to arms from within the squad reflected in on the field performances that tell me the players themselves think they can do it, after-all, its up to them at the end of the day!
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Post by ruts66 on Mar 18, 2008 16:11:01 GMT
7 games/21 points remaining
If TP sets out 'not to lose' as he did at Watford, no
Otherwise, yes
Go on Stoke....
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Post by mcf on Mar 18, 2008 16:16:15 GMT
RAF
Read my post again you blind cunt - didn't I say 'automatically'?
Thick fucking prick.
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Post by RAF on Mar 18, 2008 16:25:04 GMT
Yes you did, I was just giving my view on the playoff chances aswell, acknowledging I probably wasn't being that clear at the same time, and knowing you are a bit of a thicko I was just asking if you understood my post not getting out of my pram like you just have.
You been drinking today Twiggy?
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