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Post by westlandspotter on Jul 11, 2011 9:14:08 GMT
Hello guys its nice to finally be on here. I'm not really sure how it works but I've managed to start a post about the season's expectations. Whats your general thoughts? I'd be disappointed with a bottom half finish I'd say qualifying for the Europa League again and getting deep in to the competition. I know a few Stokies at work who think its really time for us to deliver. We're not the new boys in the Premier League anymore, we're not just fighting relegation. Maybe we need to expand our football a bit and go a bit more attacking. We've got the players, Etherington, when he's not in the casino, is the best left winger in the country and Kenwynne Jones my son calls, The Drogba of The North. So, I'm going to stick my neck out and say 6th and Semi Finals of the Europa League. Anyway, see you all at the Brit  |
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Post by eastbelfaststokie on Jul 11, 2011 9:17:16 GMT
id be happy with top ten finish group stage in europa league and a good cup run again
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Post by dozintheseventees on Jul 11, 2011 9:19:04 GMT
I'll be happy if I never once consider relegation an issue this coming season. Anything else will be a bonus.
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Post by onlyonesirstan on Jul 11, 2011 9:19:18 GMT
If we don't get a few new signings, then I think we will finish in the bottom half.
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Post by thebet365 on Jul 11, 2011 9:32:54 GMT
No chance of 6th, The only teams that finish in the top 6 these days are the ones that have had massive investment either recently or over many years.
Man U
Spurs
Man C
Chelsea
Liverpool
Arsenal
Only if 1 of them have a terrible season does anyone have a chance of getting 6th.
Currently with the squad we have I'd say 14th and another good cup run. Since being in the PL we've been extremely lucky with injuries until the end of last season and you saw how we struggled without Huth/Ethers/Higgy
1 or 2 injures and our season could be fucked.
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Post by foster on Jul 11, 2011 9:34:49 GMT
Hello guys its nice to finally be on here. I'm not really sure how it works but I've managed to start a post about the season's expectations. Whats your general thoughts? I'd be disappointed with a bottom half finish I'd say qualifying for the Europa League again and getting deep in to the competition. I know a few Stokies at work who think its really time for us to deliver. We're not the new boys in the Premier League anymore, we're not just fighting relegation. Maybe we need to expand our football a bit and go a bit more attacking. We've got the players, Etherington, when he's not in the casino, is the best left winger in the country and Kenwynne Jones my son calls, The Drogba of The North. So, I'm going to stick my neck out and say 6th and Semi Finals of the Europa League.Anyway, see you all at the Brit No wonder other clubs fans think we're deluded. |
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Post by Stay up again for - hoodyjr on Jul 11, 2011 9:39:53 GMT
a win over man ure and chelsea an away win over liverpool, chelsea, man ure, arsenal stay clear of bottom 3 all season top 10 finish beat last years points good cup run reach group stage of europe not expecting much really  goarn stoke !!! |
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Post by mattface on Jul 11, 2011 9:43:05 GMT
Avoid relegation and a bit of a cup run would do for me - oh and picking up points against the shit
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Post by stokemark on Jul 11, 2011 9:52:06 GMT
Come on youth - 6th ?
We conna even get Carlton Cole signed up so we arent exactly in the market for 'big names' and paying salaries to suit are we ?
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Post by westlandspotter on Jul 11, 2011 10:06:03 GMT
Maybe then its about time Coates dug a bit deeper in his pockets? To be fair, he's probably making a lot of money as he's not spent anything near the amount we've pocketed through the Premier League.
Do you think Coates is showing a bit of a lack of ambition?
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Post by manchesterpotter on Jul 11, 2011 10:09:03 GMT
I'd like to have a decent run in both cups, and to be well clear of relegation by March/early April. That's all I want.
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Post by thebet365 on Jul 11, 2011 10:09:24 GMT
Maybe then its about time Coates dug a bit deeper in his pockets? To be fair, he's probably making a lot of money as he's not spent anything near the amount we've pocketed through the Premier League. Do you think Coates is showing a bit of a lack of ambition? Disco you opened a new account ? |
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Post by manchesterpotter on Jul 11, 2011 10:12:28 GMT
And I think Coates is doing just fine with the amount he's spending - ignore fees for players, think about how quickly wages add up. A wage of 40,000k a week = 2 million a year - that's where a substantial amount of money goes.
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Post by jonah77 on Jul 11, 2011 10:20:16 GMT
not worrying about relegation and a nice cup run in any competition.and a couple of wins against rhe top 5 would be nice.
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Post by wuzza on Jul 11, 2011 10:22:51 GMT
Survival !!
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Post by Bick on Jul 11, 2011 10:36:42 GMT
id be happy with top ten finish group stage in europa league and a good cup run again Is that all?!... I'd be fucking extatic with that. |
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 11, 2011 10:47:46 GMT
Jesus wept. The curse of modern day football is clubs/managers continue to push the agenda of lowering fans expectations while continuing to fleece them of their money. The really sad fact is that some supporters lap it up. I EXPECT a mid table finish MINIMUM, a decent cup run (in either competition) with a decent showing in the Europa League as a bonus. At no point do I EXPECT Stoke to be involved in relegation. I don't think that is asking too much. |
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Post by dozintheseventees on Jul 11, 2011 10:53:31 GMT
Pugsley: All of that would be fair comment mate were it not for the fact that several other clubs will spend at least as much as us, have a bigger fan base and have every expectation of finishing above us. I would expect us to be better than at least 4 or 5 clubs next season but it would be folly to take for granted any more than that. They all EXPECT to be progressing too so it will always be competative. We are just one of a dozen clubs that could finish anywhere from 8th to the relegation slots.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 11, 2011 10:57:49 GMT
Pugsley: All of that would be fair comment mate were it not for the fact that several other clubs will spend at least as much as us, have a bigger fan base and have every expectation of finishing above us. I would expect us to be better than at least 4 or 5 clubs next season but it would be folly to take for granted any more than that. They all EXPECT to be progressing too so it will always be competative. We are just one of a dozen clubs that could finish anywhere from 8th to the relegation slots. Agree totally, I just EXPECT us to do what I said. What you are saying is that it's OK for other clubs to have expectations but plucky Stoke and their fans should be happy with any old shit, despite having spent the best part of £100million on the squad by the end of this transfer window during our spell in the Prem. |
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Post by louismoult4england on Jul 11, 2011 11:02:19 GMT
I think if we do progress far in the Europle league then we could struggle in the Prem. but there are atleast 3 worse teams in the division.
will struggle in the first few games because of our opponents but we should pick up a good second half/ run-in at the end
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Post by louismoult4england on Jul 11, 2011 11:02:35 GMT
I think if we do progress far in the Europe league then we could struggle in the Prem. but there are at least 3 worse teams in the division.
will struggle in the first few games because of our opponents but we should pick up a good second half/ run-in at the end
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Post by frasier45 on Jul 11, 2011 11:03:05 GMT
I'll be happy if we survive, based on what we have and players we're rumoured to be after
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Post by ProudPotter17 on Jul 11, 2011 11:04:33 GMT
A mid-table finish and a good run in one of the cups. (Ideally, the Europa leauge).
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Post by wuzza on Jul 11, 2011 11:49:55 GMT
Why is it Pugsley that you verge on the manic depressive regarding most things Stoke - especially their manager - and yet you have your head in the clouds regarding expectation levels ?
Perchance to give you something to complain about when it doesnt happen ??
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Post by spitthedog on Jul 11, 2011 11:56:54 GMT
Escape relegation, hopefully before the last game
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jul 11, 2011 11:56:55 GMT
Same as last season would do me fine, so that's a cup run and safety.
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 11, 2011 11:57:04 GMT
Why is it Pugsley that you verge on the manic depressive regarding most things Stoke - especially their manager - and yet you have your head in the clouds regarding expectation levels ? Perchance to give you something to complain about when it doesnt happen ?? Why is it Wuzza that you are on the verge of being a stalker regarding most things Stoke - especially the Manager - yet you have lower than a snakes belly expectation levels? Perchance to give you something to cover your arse with when it does happen? Please expalin why it is OK for other clubs to have expectations BUT plucky Stoke and their fans should be grateful for any old shit? Why is a mid table finish way to much to EXPECT and decent cup run - afterall it's what we have done the last few seasons? |
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Post by wuzza on Jul 11, 2011 12:01:12 GMT
Stalker ?? Dont follow that at all - didnt think I posted much at all compared to most of the regulars.
I dont think other clubs with our Premier League experience have any higher expectations than us - do you think Wolves are expecting a top 10 finish for example ?
Enjoy this experience - the tv coverage, bidding for players like Carlton Cole etc etc. It was all a distant dream 4 years ago. You never know you might enjoy it !
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Post by Pugsley on Jul 11, 2011 12:04:23 GMT
Stalker ?? Dont follow that at all - didnt think I posted much at all compared to most of the regulars. I dont think other clubs with our Premier League experience have any higher expectations than us - do you think Wolves are expecting a top 10 finish for example ? Enjoy this experience - the tv coverage, bidding for players like Carlton Cole etc etc. It was all a distant dream 4 years ago. You never know you might enjoy it ! I don't give a toss what Wolves are expecting. Who said I wasn't enjoying it? I'm just answering the original post - MY EXPECTATIONS. Only in your tiny mind does it mean something else. |
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Post by westlandspotter on Jul 11, 2011 14:56:10 GMT
I do think its natural that expectation levels grow otherwise the club becomes static. It does build the pressure on Pulis but thats business. Plain and simple if Stoke are struggling, his job will come under pressure. Thats life.
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