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Post by MarkWolstanton on Feb 15, 2012 23:57:38 GMT
As most have twigged long ago a regular as clockwork event is the periods of loosing the plot where Tone unfathomably decides to rip up the formula that provides the best results and exciting football to boot.
It features his and/or Kempo's mental breakdown that manifests itself in fear formations and his infamous little snipes in interviews at supporters who try and remind him of the obvious.
Happily a game eventually comes around where he knows he has to go for it and the formation and players that have been begging to be played duly appears. Once that bridge has been crossed and the manager satisfies himself with mumbles about supporters relying on hindsight all is well for a few months.
I'm optimistic that a clash against a side like Valencia will be seen in the same light as the cup game against West Ham last season and it will see a return of the Tone we all admire.
Nothing to lose and up and at em is surely the attitude and go from there through to the end of the season?
Come on Tone let's put that daft fucker side back in the locker!
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Post by philm87 on Feb 16, 2012 0:53:06 GMT
This is definitely the turning-point. Brit will be rocking, both wingers starting... we can beat these.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2012 0:58:53 GMT
Shit or bust. Can see a sending off or two affecting the result....  I bet they're preparing as we speak at Waterworld diving board.  |
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Post by mark71 on Feb 16, 2012 1:15:04 GMT
I'm optimistic that a clash against a side like Valencia will be seen in the same light as the cup game against West Ham last season and it will see a return of the Tone we all admire. Nothing to lose and up and at em is surely the attitude and go from there through to the end of the season? Come on Tone let's put that daft fucker side back in the locker! I pray to God your right mate. usually a game like this would take up my thoughts at every moment, awake or asleep. Unfortunatley after the last couple of months I couldn't really give a fuck about it, The only thing I'm looking forward to is the end of the season. I just hope and pray Pulis is lulling us all into a false sense when he says he is "Scared stiff" of them. |
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Post by stokeramblers on Feb 16, 2012 7:03:09 GMT
I think it's too late now. The worm has turned for many people. They've gone from grudging appreciation to wanting 'Pulis out'
Unless they are prepared to go back on themselves after tonight???
Hope so, TP loves making some people look like mugs
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Post by frasier99 on Feb 16, 2012 7:12:47 GMT
All Pulis needs to do is pick his best players in the right positions
The players will be fired up for this and will do the job regardless of manager
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Post by RAF on Feb 16, 2012 7:16:05 GMT
All Pulis needs to do is pick his best players in the right positions The players will be fired up for this and will do the job regardless of manager Which in turn will get the supporters even more fired up because they know we are really going for it and not trying to park the bus, thus Pulis gets the atmosphere he asks for and the fans get to see the best team fielded, everyone is happy, it's not fucking rocket science Pulis, it's really not, and had you played the best team every time regardless of if they lose or not you wouldn't have the complaints you are getting at the moment, and you wouldn't be having to ask for the supporters to get behind the team. H |
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Post by sargestokie on Feb 16, 2012 7:24:40 GMT
If it's any help, I've seen in a TP interview on the stoke website, that he has "hinted" that we need to play two wingers to gain necessary width.
Ethers and Pennant flying down the wing again, with the second coming of the long throw. That sounds good to me!
I personally cannot wait for what will be one of the biggest nights in our history! Put aside what's happened in the premier league and get behind the lads. Goooaaaarrrrrnnnn Stoke!!!
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Post by LH_SCFC on Feb 16, 2012 8:25:50 GMT
Thing is, we were shit against West Ham in the QF last year. They could have scored a hat full in that 2nd half if you watch the highlights back.
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Post by frasier99 on Feb 16, 2012 8:27:35 GMT
If it's any help, I've seen in a TP interview on the stoke website, that he has "hinted" that we need to play two wingers to gain necessary width. Ethers and Pennant flying down the wing again, with the second coming of the long throw. That sounds good to me! I personally cannot wait for what will be one of the biggest nights in our history! Put aside what's happened in the premier league and get behind the lads. Goooaaaarrrrrnnnn Stoke!!! and fuller to partner crouch?  |
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Post by swampySCFC on Feb 16, 2012 8:56:54 GMT
I hope its the turn round game or else we have problems |
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Post by jeycov on Feb 16, 2012 9:02:55 GMT
Shit or bust. Can see a sending off or two affecting the result.... I bet they're preparing as we speak at Waterworld diving board. Very good let's hope we end the game with 11 on the pitch!!! |
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Post by swampmongrel on Feb 16, 2012 9:02:54 GMT
As most have twigged long ago a regular as clockwork event is the periods of loosing the plot where Tone unfathomably decides to rip up the formula that provides the best results and exciting football to boot. It features his and/or Kempo's mental breakdown that manifests itself in fear formations and his infamous little snipes in interviews at supporters who try and remind him of the obvious. Happily a game eventually comes around where he knows he has to go for it and the formation and players that have been begging to be played duly appears. Once that bridge has been crossed and the manager satisfies himself with mumbles about supporters relying on hindsight all is well for a few months. I'm optimistic that a clash against a side like Valencia will be seen in the same light as the cup game against West Ham last season and it will see a return of the Tone we all admire. Nothing to lose and up and at em is surely the attitude and go from there through to the end of the season? Come on Tone let's put that daft fucker side back in the locker! I just hope we don't all throw all the toys out of the pram if we don't get a result against the 3rd best team in Spain. |
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Post by OldStokie on Feb 16, 2012 9:32:45 GMT
As most have twigged long ago a regular as clockwork event is the periods of loosing the plot where Tone unfathomably decides to rip up the formula that provides the best results and exciting football to boot. It features his and/or Kempo's mental breakdown that manifests itself in fear formations and his infamous little snipes in interviews at supporters who try and remind him of the obvious. Happily a game eventually comes around where he knows he has to go for it and the formation and players that have been begging to be played duly appears. Once that bridge has been crossed and the manager satisfies himself with mumbles about supporters relying on hindsight all is well for a few months. I'm optimistic that a clash against a side like Valencia will be seen in the same light as the cup game against West Ham last season and it will see a return of the Tone we all admire. Nothing to lose and up and at em is surely the attitude and go from there through to the end of the season? Come on Tone let's put that daft fucker side back in the locker! I just hope we don't all throw all the toys out of the pram if we don't get a result against the 3rd best team in Spain. I don't think anybody will be throwing any toys out if we set out to give them a game and end up losing having tried to win with the best team available. This is the only game I've been looking forward to for quite a while. I agree with what RAF says: Which in turn will get the supporters even more fired up because they know we are really going for it and not trying to park the bus, thus Pulis gets the atmosphere he asks for and the fans get to see the best team fielded, everyone is happy,...Hopefully, Mark W is right in his OP. We do need to kick start our season again, because the longer this slump goes on, the more bitter it will become. OS. |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Feb 16, 2012 13:40:52 GMT
Thing is, we were shit against West Ham in the QF last year. They could have scored a hat full in that 2nd half if you watch the highlights back. Understand where you are coming from but the approach was very different to what had gone before. I'll take Valencia having chances as long as we are also having a go. I'll take anything except a situation where we dont give ourselves a chance of winning. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Feb 16, 2012 13:45:25 GMT
If it's any help, I've seen in a TP interview on the stoke website, that he has "hinted" that we need to play two wingers to gain necessary width.
Ethers and Pennant flying down the wing again, with the second coming of the long throw. That sounds good to me! I personally cannot wait for what will be one of the biggest nights in our history! Put aside what's happened in the premier league and get behind the lads. Goooaaaarrrrrnnnn Stoke!!! ,,10310~2612164,00.html "We need to play with width without a question of a doubt and we need to stretch them as quickly as we can," he said. "Therefore, the two wide players are going to be very important to us if we're going to do that."Let's just hope Shotton and Walters are up to the task!  |
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Post by mark71 on Feb 16, 2012 15:18:35 GMT
If it's any help, I've seen in a TP interview on the stoke website, that he has "hinted" that we need to play two wingers to gain necessary width.
Ethers and Pennant flying down the wing again, with the second coming of the long throw. That sounds good to me! I personally cannot wait for what will be one of the biggest nights in our history! Put aside what's happened in the premier league and get behind the lads. Goooaaaarrrrrnnnn Stoke!!! ,,10310~2612164,00.html "We need to play with width without a question of a doubt and we need to stretch them as quickly as we can," he said. "Therefore, the two wide players are going to be very important to us if we're going to do that."Let's just hope Shotton and Walters are up to the task! I hope your wrong, seeing pulis's masterplans over the years I wouldn't put it past him |
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Post by oasis on Feb 16, 2012 16:10:39 GMT
If it's any help, I've seen in a TP interview on the stoke website, that he has "hinted" that we need to play two wingers to gain necessary width. Ethers and Pennant flying down the wing again, with the second coming of the long throw. That sounds good to me! I personally cannot wait for what will be one of the biggest nights in our history! Put aside what's happened in the premier league and get behind the lads. Goooaaaarrrrrnnnn Stoke!!! Shotton and Delap Surely, with Salif sitting! :? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2012 16:43:22 GMT
The season will turn around when pulis realises that pennant needs to start every game
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 16, 2012 16:57:43 GMT
As most have twigged long ago a regular as clockwork event is the periods of loosing the plot where Tone unfathomably decides to rip up the formula that provides the best results and exciting football to boot. It features his and/or Kempo's mental breakdown that manifests itself in fear formations and his infamous little snipes in interviews at supporters who try and remind him of the obvious. Happily a game eventually comes around where he knows he has to go for it and the formation and players that have been begging to be played duly appears. Once that bridge has been crossed and the manager satisfies himself with mumbles about supporters relying on hindsight all is well for a few months. I'm optimistic that a clash against a side like Valencia will be seen in the same light as the cup game against West Ham last season and it will see a return of the Tone we all admire. Nothing to lose and up and at em is surely the attitude and go from there through to the end of the season? Come on Tone let's put that daft fucker side back in the locker! Fingers crossed mate. |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Feb 17, 2012 21:11:13 GMT
Well it was good to see the team set up again in the way that most people recognise as the best to exploit our strengths.
It produced a far more positive second half as the players got back to doing the things that make the team tick after weeks of being messed about by change that is inexplicable.
It is highly likely that now the lost chord has been rediscovered by the management it will be played through to the end of the season.
It won't win us games like last night where an opponent even shore of some of its stars had far too much know how and ability. You can't after all expect a formation to paper over the inability to retain and pass the ball that has been woven into the squad.
It will I'm sure see an upturn in results and game interest for the rest of this term and will certainly provide a comfortable end of season.
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Post by knype on Feb 17, 2012 21:28:43 GMT
Well it was good to see the team set up again in the way that most people recognise as the best to exploit our strengths. It produced a far more positive second half as the players got back to doing the things that make the team tick after weeks of being messed about by change that is inexplicable. It is highly likely that now the lost chord has been rediscovered by the management it will be played through to the end of the season. It won't win us games like last night where an opponent even shore of some of its stars had far too much know how and ability. You can't after all expect a formation to paper over the inability to retain and pass the ball that has been woven into the squad. It will I'm sure see an upturn in results and game interest for the rest of this term and will certainly provide a comfortable end of season. Totally agree but the big question that has to be asked is why the fcuk does he piss about with the team? |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Feb 17, 2012 21:33:32 GMT
Well it was good to see the team set up again in the way that most people recognise as the best to exploit our strengths. It produced a far more positive second half as the players got back to doing the things that make the team tick after weeks of being messed about by change that is inexplicable. It is highly likely that now the lost chord has been rediscovered by the management it will be played through to the end of the season. It won't win us games like last night where an opponent even shore of some of its stars had far too much know how and ability. You can't after all expect a formation to paper over the inability to retain and pass the ball that has been woven into the squad. It will I'm sure see an upturn in results and game interest for the rest of this term and will certainly provide a comfortable end of season. Totally agree but the big question that has to be asked is why the fcuk does he piss about with the team? That would make for a fascinating end of season Meet the Manager forum wouldn't it? |
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Post by knype on Feb 17, 2012 21:34:57 GMT
Totally agree but the big question that has to be asked is why the fcuk does he piss about with the team? That would make for a fascinating end of season Meet the Manager forum wouldn't it? Cannot see that happening! Surely PC and "The Family" must see the same as us? |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Feb 17, 2012 21:40:27 GMT
That would make for a fascinating end of season Meet the Manager forum wouldn't it? Cannot see that happening! Surely PC and "The Family" must see the same as us? I'm not sure you see things the same when you are so close to it and wrapped up in it. It's a bit like watching a game at the stadium and getting wrapped up in the moment and the atmosphere. Try watching a game back on TV then compare what you think with your feelings actually at the ground. |
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