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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 13, 2010 8:32:12 GMT
Seems to be the way they're going to line up tomorrow.
So, it seems, even with Abdy out of the picture, the chosen bit of tinkering is to leave Huth at right-back, and switch Higgy into the middle - meaning Collins plays and Wilko doesn't.
Seems a bit of a baffler, and you wouldn't bet against Huth totting up 30+ games at RB this season if this is a sign of things to come?
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Post by ratm on Aug 13, 2010 8:34:22 GMT
Huth is wasted at right back, his best position is at CB
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Post by AdderleyGreenStokie on Aug 13, 2010 8:35:19 GMT
IMO should be:
Higgy (LB) - Ryan - Hoot - Wilko (RB)
Collins shouldn't make the bench.
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Post by luke2u on Aug 13, 2010 8:36:38 GMT
IMO should be: Higgy (LB) - Ryan - Hoot - Wilko (RB) Collins shouldn't make the bench. Totally agree. |
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Post by CillaBlacksPissFlaps on Aug 13, 2010 8:37:52 GMT
I agree...
It has to be....
Wilko Huth Shawcross Higgy
BY far our best and most balanced back four.
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Post by stokelad84 on Aug 13, 2010 8:37:56 GMT
Whats the problem with Faye?
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Post by ratm on Aug 13, 2010 8:39:51 GMT
Higgy (LB) - Ryan - Hoot - Wilko (RB) That is our best back 4 but I can't see us starting with that tomorrow. |
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Post by icelandpotter on Aug 13, 2010 8:40:25 GMT
IMO should be: Higgy (LB) - Ryan - Hoot - Wilko (RB) Collins shouldn't make the bench. completely agree, we're crap at the back when it's NOT this line up imo. |
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Post by roylandstoke on Aug 13, 2010 8:45:09 GMT
TP loves defenders who can defend.
He loves battlers who are prepared to put their bodies on the line to block shots.
He also appears to have a soft spot for Danny Collins.
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Post by AdderleyGreenStokie on Aug 13, 2010 8:48:40 GMT
Whats the problem with Faye? He's not the same player as he was the first season in the Prem. Note: I should probably change my avatar |
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Post by RWChris on Aug 13, 2010 8:50:24 GMT
I've not spoken to a single Stokey who doesn't agree that our back four should be Wilko-Huth-Shawcross-Higginbotham.
And for a spell last season it seemed that TP had also realised this. Then all of a sudden in pre-season Wilko has dropped off the face of the earth.
I don't even think we need a new RB as an urgency although would like to see a LB who is more comfortable on the ball than Higgy.
RB Wilko
CB Huth
CB Shawcross
LB New
Bench Faye
Bench Higgy
Squad Collins
Squad Shotton
This'd be my first choice.
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Post by realstokebloke on Aug 13, 2010 8:51:42 GMT
IMO should be: Higgy (LB) - Ryan - Hoot - Wilko (RB) Collins shouldn't make the bench. Totally agree.
And then by the end of the window:
Salcido / Figgy (LB) - Ryan - Hoot - Maicon  (RB) |
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Post by n01stokie on Aug 13, 2010 8:53:47 GMT
Faye's injured isn't he?
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Post by stokelad84 on Aug 13, 2010 8:55:30 GMT
Ive been on holiday for 2 weeks, so have no idea mate |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Aug 13, 2010 8:56:23 GMT
I agree... It has to be.... Wilko Huth Shawcross Higgy BY far our best and most balanced back four. This. Huth Shawx Abdy Higgy I might live with. Every other answer is wrong. |
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Post by scfc75 on Aug 13, 2010 8:56:30 GMT
He's not been fit for a year! |
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Post by alexk on Aug 13, 2010 8:57:44 GMT
It seems everybody agrees on our best defence, except for one man. Collins is hopeless and Huth is a liability at right back. So frustrating.
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Post by rambo61 on Aug 13, 2010 9:04:40 GMT
He also appears to have a soft spot for Danny Collins. I think he,s got a hard spot for Danny Collins!! |
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Post by hjwscfc on Aug 13, 2010 9:06:18 GMT
Well if TP's going to pick Huth as captain then surely he can't play him out of position on a regular basis, it would be ridiculous :S
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Post by foster on Aug 13, 2010 9:09:44 GMT
Wilko, Huth, Ryan, Higgy
That LB spot really is a weakness.
Right backs not much better. Ideally we should be starting with Higgy on the bench as a CB replacement. Can't be playing these guys out of position.
If Figgy's a no go then we should go for Konchesky, should be well within budget at around 2.5-3m.
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Post by wembley4372 on Aug 13, 2010 9:14:06 GMT
Collins will have a great season
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Post by mayf on Aug 13, 2010 9:14:41 GMT
I thought Pulis made a bit of a tit of himself on goals on sunday when commenting on the England team and having players in their best positions......he obviously coudn't see the irony of his remarks
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Post by markscfc72 on Aug 13, 2010 11:44:59 GMT
its not the 4 in the thread title but i shouldnt say really, the club obviously arent too keen on it being on here
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Post by sirpineapple89 on Aug 13, 2010 11:51:18 GMT
its not the 4 in the thread title but i shouldnt say really, the club obviously arent too keen on it being on here Ah ha. Nash Jones Cuvelier Soares It is then. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 13, 2010 11:53:52 GMT
Sigh. Collins. Sigh
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Post by markscfc72 on Aug 13, 2010 11:56:06 GMT
dont worry yourself Bayern |
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Post by Irish Stokie on Aug 13, 2010 11:58:03 GMT
We badly need a new RB as i think Wilko should only be back up. He gives 110% but IMO isnt good enough for regular 1st team football at Prem level. That said, i hope he starts against Wolves at the expense of Collins with Huth and Ryan at CB and Higgy LB.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 13, 2010 11:58:57 GMT
dont worry yourself Bayern Good man!  |
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Post by Beatties Side Boob on Aug 13, 2010 11:59:27 GMT
I agree with this line up as there is no way Abdy is fit. certainly not Pulis fit.
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Post by sirpineapple89 on Aug 13, 2010 12:00:24 GMT
We badly need a new RB as i think Wilko should only be back up. He gives 110% but IMO isnt good enough for regular 1st team football at Prem level. That said, i hope he starts against Wolves at the expense of Collins with Huth and Ryan at CB and Higgy LB. I think Wilko has proved over the past two seasons that he is up to Premier League standard. Pulis likes defenders and Wilko can defend well. He's not good with the ball but to say he's not good enough after the past two seasons is a bit daft. |
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