SA_78
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Post by SA_78 on Feb 24, 2011 18:56:06 GMT
He gets on my nerves this guy. An article in The Times today said that "Some of Stoke's football was, although reminiscent of a rugby, perfectly legitimate: the way they carefully gained yards until an attack could be launched".
Just exactly how were we reminiscent like Rugby? This guy was dreadful after the Shawcross injury to Ramsey.
I think Patrick Barclay should suggest to Robert Huth that he plays like a rugby player, would like to see Huth's response to him!!!!
Am I being unfair on Barclay or does anyone agree with me?!!
Thoughts?
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 19:03:17 GMT
That's exactly how we play: gaining ground until we can launch a throw or a dead ball. Unwatchable tripe.
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Post by LH_SCFC on Feb 24, 2011 19:06:23 GMT
In rugby aren't legitimate passes made sideways and backwards?
Who are the rugby team again?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2011 19:07:19 GMT
That's exactly how we play: gaining ground until we can launch a throw or a dead ball. Unwatchable tripe. So don't go. |
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SA_78
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Post by SA_78 on Feb 24, 2011 19:09:00 GMT
Totally agree!!
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Post by curleywurley on Feb 24, 2011 19:14:44 GMT
That's exactly how we play: gaining ground until we can launch a throw or a dead ball. Unwatchable tripe. Lol. Would you prefer to see 'watchable' football in the Championship? I get excited watching almost every single SCFC PREMIER LEAGUE game, it's great craic! |
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 19:18:39 GMT
Well, I'd like something I can watch, yes.
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Post by stokiegav on Feb 24, 2011 19:19:18 GMT
Time to take the rose tinted specs off Im afraid
Yesterday was the first match Id wtched out of the last 5 and my first thought after seeing yet another pass seeimngly aimed for the corner flag (without a stoke man in sight) that we play like rugby.
Its frankly embarrising and the longer Fuller is out of the team the more we look like amateurs punching above our weight.
Full backs are a major weak link and while we have our current crop filling in anything above 13/14 is nothing short of a miracle
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 19:19:59 GMT
Back to the original point though. Barclay is right in the way he describes it. Whether you like it or not is a side issue.
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Post by block23 on Feb 24, 2011 19:32:55 GMT
obviously most of us are stupid and don't understand football. watched in a packed pub and everyone appreciated the performance. most who went and have posted on here and other sites seem happy. are we a good footballing side, no. do we need to improve, yes. but i for 1< (and thousands of others) love where we are at the moment, WE ARE STOKE!
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Post by redditchpotter on Feb 24, 2011 19:37:50 GMT
People keep calling for Fuller and if he was trying I would agree,but I don't think he wants to be here.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2011 19:41:17 GMT
Back to the original point though. Barclay is right in the way he describes it. Whether you like it or not is a side issue. Once the season is over, WfW, you won't be renewing your ST as you said so just chill out and look forward to the whistle blowing at 4:50 against Wigan on 22 May. You'll be released from your agony of having to support Tony Pulis's team. |
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Post by staffordstokie999 on Feb 24, 2011 19:47:32 GMT
Does he have no hair because his head is constantly up Wenger's arse?, this guy is a joke, i can remember him on the sunday supplement not long ago saying he wants to see football played by Wenger's rules!
If hes getting paid to write articles slating us then he can at least come up with something original instead of copying his bum chum's comments.
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Post by lawrieleslie on Feb 24, 2011 19:52:19 GMT
He gets on my nerves this guy. An article in The Times today said that "Some of Stoke's football was, although reminiscent of a rugby, perfectly legitimate: the way they carefully gained yards until an attack could be launched". Just exactly how were we reminiscent like Rugby? This guy was dreadful after the Shawcross injury to Ramsey. No wonder I buy The Independent. James Lawton, Sam Wallace and Phil Shaw have always been very complimentary and fair. I think Patrick Barclay should suggest to Robert Huth that he plays like a rugby player, would like to see Huth's response to him!!!! Am I being unfair on Barclay or does anyone agree with me?!! Thoughts? Agree but you are wrong about Ryan and the ramsey tart. Ryan did not injure him as it was an accident caused by two committed players going in hard for a 50-50 ball. |
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Post by scfc75 on Feb 24, 2011 19:52:43 GMT
That's exactly how we play: gaining ground until we can launch a throw or a dead ball. Unwatchable tripe. Yet you continue watching. Interesting. |
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 19:56:48 GMT
Nah. I take a book.
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Post by scfc75 on Feb 24, 2011 19:59:21 GMT
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 20:01:06 GMT
Do you know what a book is? Thought not.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Feb 24, 2011 20:02:38 GMT
He's another who thinks he somehow has some influence on our national game.
He is condescending in the extreme and certainly puts the "sick" in sycophant.
I'm not that bothered about his views on Stoke to be honest but he is certainly right up there in the football snobbery stakes. For a supposedly respected national football correspondent he really doesn't care much beyond the top four and he incessantly drools over "Barca."
Why he thinks anyone in England gives a toss about the Spanish champions is beyond me, it's all very well watching them on SKY but why keep referring to them in everything he does?
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Post by scfc75 on Feb 24, 2011 20:04:03 GMT
Do you know what a book is? Thought not. At least give me a chance to answer. No I don't. |
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Post by frenchie on Feb 24, 2011 20:13:44 GMT
waiting forwaddo
Its sad that you wont be watching our team again but thats your choice, having said that at least you wont have an arguement if ever you post again.
I cant agree with you that stoke are "unwatchable tripe"
I have over the years suffered from watchable tripe that was truly awesome 4.0 at Wigan springs to mind!
So!
however tripe we may be, sadly for me, we are watchable.
What are are you going to do now we are unwatchable????
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Post by lordb on Feb 24, 2011 21:08:46 GMT
if what Barclay says is true how come other neutral journo's dont agree with him?
are they blinded by Pulis's charm or something?
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 21:45:00 GMT
I'll be AWARE of it obviously but busy reading. I'm on Sartre's Roads to Freedom at the mo. The footy's so crap I'll have finished it by half time on Monday.
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Post by lommack on Feb 24, 2011 21:59:22 GMT
Waiting for Waddo is the modern day Lord Haw Haw
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2011 22:24:15 GMT
I said when we got promoted that we are like the kids from the rough end of town who have gate crashed the middle class party. We've nicked all the booze, shagged their girl friends, pissed on the carpet and vomited in the fish tank. We disgust them. They keep calling the police and telling us to leave. But the more they hate us being there, the more we enjoy it and the more determined we are to stay there and continue pissing them off.
Fuck him.
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Post by waitingforwaddo on Feb 24, 2011 22:28:29 GMT
I think you'll find I'm the modern day Nelson Mandela. ;D We'll be free one day little lad. ;D
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Feb 24, 2011 22:29:53 GMT
I said when we got promoted that we are like the kids from the rough end of town who have gate crashed the middle class party. We've nicked all the booze, shagged their girl friends, pissed on the carpet and vomited in the fish tank. We disgust them. They keep calling the police and telling us to leave. But the more they hate us being there, the more we enjoy it and the more determined we are to stay there and continue pissing them off. Fuck him. That's almost poetry, Malvern. Beautifully put, sir. <<Doffs cap.>> |
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Post by Pugsley on Feb 24, 2011 22:39:11 GMT
He's another who thinks he somehow has some influence on our national game. He is condescending in the extreme and certainly puts the "sick" in sycophant. I'm not that bothered about his views on Stoke to be honest but he is certainly right up there in the football snobbery stakes. For a supposedly respected national football correspondent he really doesn't care much beyond the top four and he incessantly drools over "Barca." Why he thinks anyone in England gives a toss about the Spanish champions is beyond me, it's all very well watching them on SKY but why keep referring to them in everything he does? You're bang on about Barclay, he's a right odious character. Totally up Wengers backside. Saying that he's BANG ON about Stoke style. I'll say it again - LAZY ARSED MANAGEMENT |
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Post by JoeinOz on Feb 24, 2011 22:48:05 GMT
I like reading Paddy Barclay.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Feb 24, 2011 22:51:23 GMT
I like reading Paddy Barclay. Each to their own, Joe! I don't doubt he's a talented writer but he's also a pompous prick in my opinion. |
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