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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2012 8:51:04 GMT
WHATEVER THE TEAM ARE PLAYING LIKE!!!!
12th man will lift them
(TP hasn't mentioned 12th man for while?)
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Post by dozintheseventees on Nov 6, 2012 8:58:13 GMT
Much of our strength these past 4 seasons has come from a togetherness of purpose. The team has largely been united in it's efforts and the crowd have very much supported the club's aims because survival has been the name of the game. I think Pulis is right to point out that we will always need to maintain that focus to be successful because we are, and always will be, a small fish in a big pond. We have NOT been crap so far this season but have put a few poor performances in. There is far too much doom and gloom on display at the moment and the OP is right, we really need to get back to giving the team our full vocal support. It's a very big game on Saturday.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2012 8:59:10 GMT
The odd shot on goal might help too...
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Post by adamsson on Nov 6, 2012 9:01:51 GMT
WHATEVER THE TEAM ARE PLAYING LIKE!!!! 12th man will lift them (TP hasn't mentioned 12th man for while?) It can't be done if the team play like they did against sunderland the crowd will be like they were at the sunderland game Bored |
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Post by dozintheseventees on Nov 6, 2012 9:02:33 GMT
The odd shot on goal might help too... All of that is really predictable (though understandable) mumf but it's a huge game and it can only help if the crowd get fully behind the team (even if they're struggling). |
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Post by scfc75 on Nov 6, 2012 9:07:07 GMT
If we get to 30 mins without much action then the atmosphere will be as flat as a witches tit. We need to get some shots in early and test them, their confidence is lower than ours and if we get them on the back foot we shouldn't have any problems and the crowd will be lifted.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Nov 6, 2012 9:08:46 GMT
Everyone will walk down to the Brit with the sole intention of getting behind the team and roaring them on to victory.
At 2.05pm, people will start to learn the team that has been picked and slowly but surely the enthusiasm for the game will start to dwindle.
The crowd will start subdued, waiting to see what happens and when the usual shit is played out before our eyes, the atmosphere will die completely.
It is so predictable and is ultimately what makes watching Stoke something of a chore these days. Almost every week is like groundhog day!
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Post by dozintheseventees on Nov 6, 2012 9:15:07 GMT
Everyone will walk down to the Brit with the sole intention of getting behind the team and roaring them on to victory. At 2.05pm, people will start to learn the team that has been picked and slowly but surely the enthusiasm for the game will start to dwindle. The crowd will start subdued, waiting to see what happens and when the usual shit is played out before our eyes, the atmosphere will die completely. It is so predictable and is ultimately what makes watching Stoke something of a chore these days. Almost every week is like groundhog day! See I don't think their confidence WILL be low because they have actually played pretty well at times and should have more points than they've got whereas we are a bit lucky to have as many points as we have. They will think that it can only get better and they can turn it around. When you look at their team they have plenty that could trouble us and they will certainly be targeting three points on Saturday. We need to be 'at it' from the start and, if things aren't going too well, the crowd need to be behind the team because I think this will be a very tough game for us. I do fear you're right and the atmosphere WILL be down if we don't start well but I think the OP is right in urging the fans to back the team no matter what on Saturday. It can only help. Sorry Dave, I quoted the wrong guy.  |
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Post by gyr on Nov 6, 2012 9:25:33 GMT
The 12th man bit can only help, that goes with out saying. TP could help himself here, regarding the opposition, these are pretty crap at the back, we have to get at them from the get go. That and one or two fresh faces starting would help massively with the atmosphere.
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Post by barmystokie1 on Nov 6, 2012 9:59:32 GMT
Everyone will walk down to the Brit with the sole intention of getting behind the team and roaring them on to victory. At 2.05pm, people will start to learn the team that has been picked and slowly but surely the enthusiasm for the game will start to dwindle. The crowd will start subdued, waiting to see what happens and when the usual shit is played out before our eyes, the atmosphere will die completely. It is so predictable and is ultimately what makes watching Stoke something of a chore these days. Almost every week is like groundhog day! Totally Agree with this. It is a trusty cliche, but it is imperative Stoke "get out of their traps" early and show intent to attack. However by the same token, IF Tony decides to have his usual eureka moment and decides to change the team and drop Walters and Co. who are due a"rest," then the decibels will rise very quickly and the Bear Pit might make a return. I also think a terrible decision from the ref early on helps to rev everybody up  |
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Post by rawli on Nov 6, 2012 10:13:07 GMT
Everyone will walk down to the Brit with the sole intention of getting behind the team and roaring them on to victory. At 2.05pm, people will start to learn the team that has been picked and slowly but surely the enthusiasm for the game will start to dwindle. The crowd will start subdued, waiting to see what happens and when the usual shit is played out before our eyes, the atmosphere will die completely. It is so predictable and is ultimately what makes watching Stoke something of a chore these days. Almost every week is like groundhog day! Totally Agree with this. It is a trusty cliche, but it is imperative Stoke "get out of their traps" early and show intent to attack. However by the same token, IF Tony decides to have his usual eureka moment and decides to change the team and drop Walters and Co. who are due a"rest," then the decibels will rise very quickly and the Bear Pit might make a return. I also think a terrible decision from the ref early on helps to rev everybody up Tony's eureka moments tend to be forced on him by injuries or suspensions. Otherwise it's the tried and tested formula. |
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Post by that's our Ric on Nov 6, 2012 10:19:55 GMT
Everyone will walk down to the Brit with the sole intention of getting behind the team and roaring them on to victory. At 2.05pm, people will start to learn the team that has been picked and slowly but surely the enthusiasm for the game will start to dwindle. The crowd will start subdued, waiting to see what happens and when the usual shit is played out before our eyes, the atmosphere will die completely. It is so predictable and is ultimately what makes watching Stoke something of a chore these days. Almost every week is like groundhog day! Totally Agree with this. It is a trusty cliche, but it is imperative Stoke "get out of their traps" early and show intent to attack. However by the same token, IF Tony decides to have his usual eureka moment and decides to change the team and drop Walters and Co. who are due a"rest," then the decibels will rise very quickly and the Bear Pit might make a return. I also think a terrible decision from the ref early on helps to rev everybody up Bang on mate, I think TP will make one or two changes for this one, particularly Ringtone coming back in, which will lift the crowd. These are definitely suspect at the back especially to crosses so we must have the wingers back, playing 4-4-2 with support to Crouch. We're at home, our backs are starting to get pinned against the wall again, a terrible ref decision - all fuel to the fire!! I for one am looking forward to this Imagine the effect of a Crouch and Owen start on the crowd noise ;D ;D |
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Post by monstermunch on Nov 6, 2012 10:43:03 GMT
Owen to start with Crouch 4-4-2 and Matty and Kits on the wings.
The noise will be electric.
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Post by scfc75 on Nov 6, 2012 10:48:08 GMT
Owen to start with Crouch 4-4-2 and Matty and Kits on the wings. The noise will be electric. The noise will be 26,000 Stoke fans all gasping at once |
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Post by Gods on Nov 6, 2012 11:34:02 GMT
The 12th man is at its worst when we play the unfancied sides so I expect the QPR atmosphere to be flat as a pancake.
If our current plight were to continue and we become genuinely haunted by the dark prospect of a return to oblivion then I think the atmosphere will pick up again in the new year as the grim reaper sharpens his sword and blind panic sets in among the faithful.
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Post by Davef on Nov 6, 2012 12:29:00 GMT
Stoke have only scored six league goals at the Boothen End of the ground in the whole of 2012 so far. We have yet to score at that end in the league this season.
And you wonder why the atmosphere is poor?
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Post by dozintheseventees on Nov 6, 2012 12:36:25 GMT
Stoke have only scored six league goals at the Boothen End of the ground in the whole of 2012 so far. We have yet to score at that end in the league this season. And you wonder why the atmosphere is poor? I think everyone understands that Dave and there are very good reasons why the atmosphere has 'dropped'. I just think this is a massive game on Saturday and the team NEED us to back them. I'm not completely simple though, I know it won't happen if we're dreadful |
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Post by Davef on Nov 6, 2012 12:40:42 GMT
Stoke have only scored six league goals at the Boothen End of the ground in the whole of 2012 so far. We have yet to score at that end in the league this season. And you wonder why the atmosphere is poor? I think everyone understands that Dave I'm not quite sure the OP does Doz. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2012 12:46:24 GMT
Stoke have only scored six league goals at the Boothen End of the ground in the whole of 2012 so far. We have yet to score at that end in the league this season. And you wonder why the atmosphere is poor? Come on dave you've seen 3 Capital One Cup goals and Garcia's for Man City what more do you want ;)But seriously they are frightening stats and to think that the Walters pen against Bolton is the last Stoke prem goal at the Boothen is very worrying for me. |
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Post by Davef on Nov 6, 2012 12:51:36 GMT
Stoke have only scored six league goals at the Boothen End of the ground in the whole of 2012 so far. We have yet to score at that end in the league this season. And you wonder why the atmosphere is poor? Come on dave you've seen 3 Capital One Cup goals and Garcia's for Man City what more do you want ;)But seriously they are frightening stats and to think that the Walters pen against Bolton is the last Stoke prem goal at the Boothen is very worrying for me. On top of that, we've only see two WINNING goals at the Boothen End this year, Ethers against Norwich and Crouchy against Wolves! Though to be fair, Crouchy's worldy against Man City was worthy of winning any game. |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Nov 6, 2012 13:00:18 GMT
Has it really come to this? Are we really now the very lowest of sing when we're winning merchants. Very sad.
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Post by Davef on Nov 6, 2012 13:15:55 GMT
Has it really come to this? Are we really now the very lowest of sing when we're winning merchants. Very sad. I'd say our record in winning games and scoring goals is sadder. |
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Post by Gods on Nov 6, 2012 13:34:04 GMT
Stoke have only scored six league goals at the Boothen End of the ground in the whole of 2012 so far. We have yet to score at that end in the league this season. And you wonder why the atmosphere is poor? Good God, is that really true?! That is jaw-droppingly bad. I suspected something like that may be the case and had intended to check it out myself but couldn't quite work out how! I guess the reason is twofold: 1)We hardly ever score full stop. 2)When we do score it tends to be in the first half when typically we are attacking the South Stand. The second half is dedicated to protecting what we have. |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Nov 6, 2012 13:43:01 GMT
Has it really come to this? Are we really now the very lowest of sing when we're winning merchants. Very sad. You didn't spot the constant references to being bored shitless by wank, negative football whilst you were polishing your Cup Final rememberance badge, did you?  |
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Post by ichabodcheesecake on Nov 6, 2012 13:47:22 GMT
Has it really come to this? Are we really now the very lowest of sing when we're winning merchants. Very sad. You didn't spot the constant references to being bored shitless by wank, negative football whilst you were polishing your Cup Final rememberance badge, did you? How many cup final rememberance badges did we have previous to the current manager? I'll give you a few days to work it out |
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Post by Gods on Nov 6, 2012 13:49:48 GMT
You didn't spot the constant references to being bored shitless by wank, negative football whilst you were polishing your Cup Final rememberance badge, did you? How many cup final rememberance badges did we have previous to the current manager? I'll give you a few days to work it out The Autoglass Trophy, we've won it 2 times |
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Nov 6, 2012 13:52:30 GMT
You didn't spot the constant references to being bored shitless by wank, negative football whilst you were polishing your Cup Final rememberance badge, did you? How many cup final rememberance badges did we have previous to the current manager? I'll give you a few days to work it out I believe we had two major Cup Final remmberance badges from previous times, John. One of them was a winners version too. It took me even less time to realise the joke had gone over your head. |
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Post by stokeramblers on Nov 6, 2012 13:56:25 GMT
I couldn't give a fuck which end we score at the moment as long as we do.
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Post by RAF on Nov 6, 2012 14:00:28 GMT
I couldn't give a fuck which end we score at the moment as long as we do. And not into our own net obviously. H |
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Post by stokeramblers on Nov 6, 2012 14:03:20 GMT
I couldn't give a fuck which end we score at the moment as long as we do. And not into our own net obviously. H Pedant ;D although I should've expected that, especially from you B |
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