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Post by likelyladgalizmo on Mar 1, 2011 20:21:30 GMT
----------------------Bego------------ Wilko----Huth-----Shawcross---Collins--Pugh ---------------------Diao-------------- ---------------------Deano--------------------- Pennant-------------------------------Etherington -----------------------Jones------------------
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Post by sjohank on Mar 1, 2011 20:24:49 GMT
??? Begovic Wilson - Huth - Shawcross - Pugh Pennant - Delap - Whitehead - EtheringtonFuller - Carew Most important: FULLER from start. Attack!
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Post by barmystokie1 on Mar 2, 2011 13:16:29 GMT
The team is obvious and has been stated many times before ..
Would snatch your hands off for a draw now .. leaves West ham 6 pts behind us with a very tough run-in..
COME ON STOKE
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Post by Binndy on Mar 2, 2011 13:55:41 GMT
Begovic Huth ryan Deano Wilko Higgy Wilson Pennant Matty Walters Carew
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Post by mickstupp on Mar 2, 2011 14:10:17 GMT
Delving into my phsycic powers, I predict the following:
Bego
Wilson Huth Shawcross Danny H
Pennant Delap Whitehead Walters
Jones Carew
We will work hard, defend, give the ball away, retreat into our own half, give the ball away some more, conceed, and then its game over.
Final Score
0-2 (Ba with both)
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Post by ProudPotter17 on Mar 2, 2011 14:18:49 GMT
Time to drop Pugh and move Wilson back to central midfield. This should be the side (but won't) Begovic
Wilko Huth Shawcross Higgy
Pennant Deano Etherington
Wilson Carew Walters
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Post by skelman on Mar 2, 2011 14:40:10 GMT
Begovic
Wilko Shawx Huth Higgy
Jermaine Deano Wilson Matty
Carew Ric ...... and get on the prayer mat.
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Post by whu on Mar 2, 2011 14:43:46 GMT
Hi Stoke Fans, West Ham fan here in peace, from the fansite KUMB.
In the build-up to the match we run a item in which we ask an opposition fans site for their thoughts on the game and the respective teams.
As well as providing an alternative viewpoint on the upcoming match we hope to bring in some opposition fans for friendly banter and discussion pre and post game.
I've put some questions below, if you or another supporter could answer them we'd be very grateful. If you can't spare the time but know someone who might be able to then please forward this message on to them.
Cheers and regards WHU
ps. When the article is complete I'd be happy to post a link and you'd be welcome to come along to the site and see the reaction
How has the season been shaping up so far?
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Your worst player(s)?
Do you have a particular memory of any previous meeting between our clubs?
Any young up and coming players in the squad that we might not know about?
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Where do you expect Stoke to finish in the League?
Where do you expect West Ham to finish in the League?
Which West Ham player will you fear the most?
Care to predict the score?
What West Ham players would you like in your squad?
What has been your highlight of the season so far?
Would you take a win Saturday over a win in the cup? Or vice versa?
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Post by shep207 on Mar 2, 2011 15:37:14 GMT
Considering we play them in the cup 8 days after we play them in the league, do you think the result this weekend will have any effect on how they approach the game a week later?
Not suggesting we would try and do anything but win on Saturday, but will it make them more determined to beat us in the cup if we do?
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 2, 2011 16:10:33 GMT
How has the season been shaping up so far? Our seasons been a bit hit and miss. I still think we will be comfortable but there's a nagging doubt about us taking a slight step back of late. A lot could depend on our two games against the Hammers. What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? I was hoping for a top ten finish but I'd take 12th or 13th now. The F.A Cup is now taking on more importance as we get closer to a potential day out at Wembley. Who do you think is your most important player(s)? Robert Huth has been outstanding this season in both boxes. Ricardo Fuller is still key to us if only the gaffer would pick him. Ex-Hammer, Matty Etherington is also a huge player for us. Your worst player(s)? Personally I don't rate Danny Collins as he can't defend. Do you have a particular memory of any previous meeting between our clubs? A couple of 1-0 wins at your place. One in an ultimately successful fight against relegation in the 2003/04 season and of course last years with Ric's wonder goal. Any young up and coming players in the squad that we might not know about? Not really although we have a young lad scoring for fun in the youth and reserve teams called Tunji Agbaje. What sort of line-up will be put out against us? Defensive! Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation? Obviously "Delilah" is a big favourite and "We'll be with you," which was our 1972 League Cup song. I also like our "We only score from a throw-in" as it is a very big "up yours" to the football snobs. Most of the best stuff is spur of the moment though. Where do you expect Stoke to finish in the League? 12th Where do you expect West Ham to finish in the League? 16th or 17th Which West Ham player will you fear the most? Ba (nailed on to score.) Care to predict the score? 1-1 What West Ham players would you like in your squad? Any of your midfield really! Parker and Ba though at a push, I guess. What has been your highlight of the season so far? Probably the come-from-behind late win against Villa. We'd lost our opening three games of the season and then TP lost his mum only to make a dramatic appearance at half-time. Would you take a win Saturday over a win in the cup? Or vice versa? I'd take a draw at your place and a win in the cup. Is that allowed?
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Post by whu on Mar 2, 2011 16:24:56 GMT
Thank you
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Post by stokie25 on Mar 2, 2011 16:29:04 GMT
Hi Stoke Fans, West Ham fan here in peace, from the fansite KUMB. In the build-up to the match we run a item in which we ask an opposition fans site for their thoughts on the game and the respective teams. As well as providing an alternative viewpoint on the upcoming match we hope to bring in some opposition fans for friendly banter and discussion pre and post game. I've put some questions below, if you or another supporter could answer them we'd be very grateful. If you can't spare the time but know someone who might be able to then please forward this message on to them. Cheers and regards WHU ps. When the article is complete I'd be happy to post a link and you'd be welcome to come along to the site and see the reaction How has the season been shaping up so far? Quite well until New Year then things seem to have nosedived a bit What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? Yes, i thought we'd comfortably sit mid table but we're there with more luck than judgment at the momentWho do you think is your most important player(s)? Carew, BOTH Wingers at the same time and Huth (at CB) Fuller could be make a good comeback tooYour worst player(s)? Worst wouldn't really be fair but Jones is having a mare just latelyDo you have a particular memory of any previous meeting between our clubs? not really other than wanting Matty to score every time we've faced youAny young up and coming players in the squad that we might not know about? Young? ;D This is Stoke mate...Pulis calls 34 year old blokes 'kiddie' What sort of line-up will be put out against us? Christ knows, all we can guarantee is Bego in goal It'll be 8 - 1 - 1 though ;DDo you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation? not really, 'bread' always makes me chuckle but there's no explaining itWhere do you expect Stoke to finish in the League? 15th nowWhere do you expect West Ham to finish in the League? 17th and you have the January window to thank for itWhich West Ham player will you fear the most? Ba, because of the signing speculation but realistically ParkerCare to predict the score? 0-0What West Ham players would you like in your squad? ParkerWhat has been your highlight of the season so far? The last minute win over Sunderland of the top of my headWould you take a win Saturday over a win in the cup? Or vice versa? yes, we need to secure points at the moment although i'd be gutted to get knocked out
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Mar 2, 2011 17:39:25 GMT
Hi Stoke Fans, West Ham fan here in peace, from the fansite KUMB. In the build-up to the match we run a item in which we ask an opposition fans site for their thoughts on the game and the respective teams. As well as providing an alternative viewpoint on the upcoming match we hope to bring in some opposition fans for friendly banter and discussion pre and post game. I've put some questions below, if you or another supporter could answer them we'd be very grateful. If you can't spare the time but know someone who might be able to then please forward this message on to them. Cheers and regards WHU ps. When the article is complete I'd be happy to post a link and you'd be welcome to come along to the site and see the reaction How has the season been shaping up so far? A season of missed opportunities & some awful away days What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? I would be happy with that Top 10 finish as i said from the start. The Cup run so far is a bonus. Who do you think is your most important player(s)? Matty Etherington & Jermaine Pennant Your worst player(s)? If he is wearing his lead boots Kenwynne Jones, but his baron spell has to end soon. Do you have a particular memory of any previous meeting between our clubs? Last Season with a fellow Happy Hammer having a nice drink & chat in The Queens. Honest, i don't have any issues with West Ham at all, friendly & good banter day Any young up and coming players in the squad that we might not know about? Ricardo Fuller...he has promise! ;D What sort of line-up will be put out against us? Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation? Everyone asks about Delilah, but expect a few chants of "Bread" which is quite popular with us, and is normally accompanied with a few slices of wholemeal flying around. Where do you expect Stoke to finish in the League? 13th Where do you expect West Ham to finish in the League? Safe as usual...16th Which West Ham player will you fear the most? Demba Ba & Scott Parker....Ba has a point to prove. Care to predict the score? Would be happy with a 1-1, and a win for The Potters in the FA Cup! ;D What West Ham players would you like in your squad? Parker....then again, who wouldnt?! Mark Noble too. What has been your highlight of the season so far? Beating Liverpool at home...and West Brom away! Would you take a win Saturday over a win in the cup? Or vice versa? Cup for WorcesterPotter please!
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Mar 2, 2011 21:44:05 GMT
How has the season been shaping up so far? Like an inverted triangle.What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? Survival, No!Who do you think is your most important player(s)? is or are? Is is Begovic. Are are Etherington, Fuller.Your worst player(s)? Varies week to week!Do you have a particular memory of any previous meeting between our clubs? Yeh your lot coming under from Platform 1 at Stoke Station to our platform waiting to go to Longton!Any young up and coming players in the squad that we might not know about? Ha ha ha ha ha!What sort of line-up will be put out against us? One full of very tall players!Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation? The bread song. Explanations vary! ;D Where do you expect Stoke to finish in the League? 12thWhere do you expect West Ham to finish in the League? 17thWhich West Ham player will you fear the most? Ba for obvious reasons!Care to predict the score? 3 - 1 to you lot.What West Ham players would you like in your squad? Parker.What has been your highlight of the season so far? The FA Cup so far!Would you take a win Saturday over a win in the cup? Or vice versa? Take the cup win as I don't give us a chance on Saturday!Your in a deep depression!
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Post by stokemanusa on Mar 3, 2011 8:41:30 GMT
Sorensen
Wilko Huth Shawcross Higgy
Pennant Wilson Whitehead Etherington
Carew Walters (fuller sub 60th)
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Post by boothenender on Mar 3, 2011 10:27:12 GMT
reading everyones post on team selection shows that KJ is not cutting the mustard. carew would be great for us if we can get him full time...? i think wages will become a major issue with big john and lil tone..! score for league game will west ham 3-stoke city 1. score for cup game will be stoke city 2- west ham 0. west ham will have their eyes firmly fixed on premiership survival. stoke will be going all out for a semi-final at wembley. our chances of relegation are a lot less than west hams but we should not rest on our laurels. west ham are starting to fire on all cylinders and we have gone off the boil,infact we have frozen. this is now the time for TP to show us what kind of tactical master he is. if we beat west ham home and away,which i doubt we can. will raise his value as a manager to an all time high. lets all hope that we can brush west ham aside and get our season going again,and as a bonus we can have a special day out at wembley. cant see us winning the cup but we can all live in hope.
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Post by Binndy on Mar 3, 2011 10:49:23 GMT
Stoke city can pull off unpredicted wins
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Post by Cartman on Mar 3, 2011 11:57:52 GMT
I have a terrible feeling about this game.
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Post by stokeoptimist on Mar 3, 2011 12:38:05 GMT
Begovic Wilson Delap Pennant Whitehead Whelan Etherington Jones Walters
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 3, 2011 13:28:38 GMT
By the way, whu; tell that doughnut on your site who called me a doughnut for saying "Parker and Ba at a push" that I meant if I was pushed on a decision on individuals not that I'd only take one of the best midfielders in the league "if I had to". I thought the original comment about us taking any of your midfielders might have give him a clue but obviously not! Ask him if he's jam or custard?
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Post by whu on Mar 3, 2011 13:46:14 GMT
By the way, whu; tell that doughnut on your site who called me a doughnut for saying "Parker and Ba at a push" that I meant if I was pushed on a decision on individuals not that I'd only take one of the best midfielders in the league "if I had to". I thought the original comment about us taking any of your midfielders might have give him a clue but obviously not! Ask him if he's jam or custard? Feel free to sign up to the site and comment on what he said, always nice to have the banter, I cant possibly comment on individual views, I just came here to get an outside view, some people just dont like whats said. Thanks for your views by the way.
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Mar 3, 2011 13:46:44 GMT
Bego Wilson Huth Shawcross Collins Pennant Delap Whitehead Etherington Fuller Jones
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 3, 2011 13:50:13 GMT
By the way, whu; tell that doughnut on your site who called me a doughnut for saying "Parker and Ba at a push" that I meant if I was pushed on a decision on individuals not that I'd only take one of the best midfielders in the league "if I had to". I thought the original comment about us taking any of your midfielders might have give him a clue but obviously not! Ask him if he's jam or custard? Feel free to sign up to the site and comment on what he said, always nice to have the banter, I cant possibly comment on individual views, I just came here to get an outside view, some people just dont like whats said. Thanks for your views by the way. Don't worry mate, I'm not that bothered about it! ;D As for leaving my views, no worries mate and good luck after our two games (although I suspect you won't need that much now.)
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Post by costkickaboagenawo on Mar 3, 2011 14:15:45 GMT
Whoever TP puts out against the 'ammers they will have to have a gladiatorial attitude and mentality, otherwise their asses will be well and truly whipped! Especially if they play like the last twenty minutes against the baggies! For those about to die...we salute you!!
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Post by podolipotter on Mar 3, 2011 16:31:01 GMT
As Whu put three past us in the league cup - and they have improved while we have stood still - I fancy Stoke will lose their no more than 2 against us in the league record this weekend. 4-0 Whu. But, I think the crowd, and the passion will get us to Wembley a week later. I do sincerely hope that I am way off with the first prediction and on the nose with the second.
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Post by bonzo on Mar 3, 2011 20:36:00 GMT
Cant see anything but an easy Hammers victory.Parker, Noble AND Hitzslsperger are class and will run the midfield.
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 3, 2011 20:47:31 GMT
Cant see anything but an easy Hammers victory.Parker, Noble AND Hitzslsperger are class and will run the midfield. Welcome, Hammer.
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Post by gaznandi on Mar 3, 2011 21:08:13 GMT
Fuckin ell, anyone would think we're playing Real Madrid...
Has no-one realised where they are still in the table.. Has no-one remembered until about 3 games ago they were everyone's tip to go down and a joke of a club.. Has no-one remembered they have a defence that consists of, amongst others, Bridge, Reid, Faubert, Green, Jacobsen, Tomkins and Upson ( all players we've laughed at one way or another)
We are 10th, wank and pushovers and they are 2nd bottom and Barcelona all of a sudden..
Just put this in another thread. It seems very strange to me how quick the change in thinking and attitude and expectations have become..
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 3, 2011 21:09:03 GMT
Fuckin ell, anyone would think we're playing Real Madrid... Has no-one realised where they are still in the table.. Has no-one remembered until about 3 games ago they were everyone's tip to go down and a joke of a club.. Has no-one remembered they have a defence that consists of, amongst others, Bridge, Reid, Faubert, Green, Jacobsen, Tomkins and Upson ( all players we've laughed at one way or another) We are 10th, wank and pushovers and they are 2nd bottom and Barcelona all of a sudden.. Just put this in another thread. It seems very strange to me how quick the change in thinking and attitude and expectations have become.. Email it to Tone mate.
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Post by Chris1863 on Mar 3, 2011 22:59:32 GMT
begovic wilko huth shawcross higgy pennant wilson whitehead etherington/walters fuller carew
I can only dream carnt i?
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