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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Apr 25, 2013 11:57:47 GMT
Judging from that Mirror article and what we already know about the internal direction the club want to take, it would be a very good time for TP to move on. It's only right to praise and thank him for everything he's achieved for us the supporters. Look where we've come from? Yes..but let another coach take us to the next level. TP can leave with his head held high and the greatest respect from us all, I hope.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 11:58:56 GMT
I'd like to believe it but it's The Mirror.
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Post by RAF on Apr 25, 2013 12:02:47 GMT
Judging from that Mirror article and what we already know about the internal direction the club want to take, it would be a very good time for TP to move on. It's only right to praise and thank him for everything he's achieved for us the supporters. Look where we've come from? Yes..but let another coach take us to the next level. TP can leave with his head held high and the greatest respect from us all, I hope. That's two posts of yours today I have found myself nodding in agreement with. Can you please stop,? It's not good for either of us. Cheers H
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Post by Davef on Apr 25, 2013 12:03:12 GMT
Edit: Dave F, we've had a really disappointing second half of the season, but despite that it looks as though we will be safe again for the 5th time. The evidence backs up the competitive/points accumulation theory. Only the top 6 have conceded less than us so far this season. You said he will ALWAYS create a team that is competitive, difficult to beat and capable of getting enough points to stay in the league. Like those who say we will NEVER be relegated under his management, our form this last few months should be a wake up call. I half think that Tony Pulis himself doesn't truly believe that he can keep his 'never been relegated' run going and could well be looking for a way out. A bit like Curbishley at Charlton really.
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Apr 25, 2013 12:07:33 GMT
Judging from that Mirror article and what we already know about the internal direction the club want to take, it would be a very good time for TP to move on. It's only right to praise and thank him for everything he's achieved for us the supporters. Look where we've come from? Yes..but let another coach take us to the next level. TP can leave with his head held high and the greatest respect from us all, I hope. That's two posts of yours today I have found myself nodding in agreement with. Can you please stop,? It's not good for either of us. Cheers H Really? Which was the other one? Besides RAF we disagree on shit but we're both Stokies eh?
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Post by RAF on Apr 25, 2013 12:10:06 GMT
That's two posts of yours today I have found myself nodding in agreement with. Can you please stop,? It's not good for either of us. Cheers H Really? Which was the other one? Besides RAF we disagree on shit but we're both Stokies eh? The Suarez ban one. And yes we are H
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Apr 25, 2013 12:11:13 GMT
Really? Which was the other one? Besides RAF we disagree on shit but we're both Stokies eh? The Suarez ban one. And yes we are H It's the glue that binds us...
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Post by thepremierbanksy on Apr 25, 2013 12:16:26 GMT
You are right Raf, there is no loyalty in football or anywhere else for that matter. Managers are judged on results and he has been struggling. But bloody hell I'll never forget beating Arsenal, especially the cup match, the 10 man victory against Man City, the 2 comprehensive victories over Liverpool (ignoring the one when we hung on) and of course the FA Cup and subsequent European adventure. And if you would have told me all that in August 2007 I would have thought you were insane. Unfortunately, being a football supporter is not like getting a coach to Glasgow or any other destination. It's more of a Magical Mystery Tour, and I just think that maybe we might be a little more grateful for the ride over the last 7 years in particular. Can you not be grateful but at the same time think that a change is now needed? You most certainly can, Paul. As can I. Those calling him a cunt and a wanker obviously cannot.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 12:27:35 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud In response to the Mirror newspaper Peter Coates has come out and said TP not going anywhere.
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 25, 2013 12:30:22 GMT
The Suarez ban one. And yes we are H It's the glue that binds us... According to Tony Pulis the glue that binds us together is Glenn "chuffing" Whelan! Or have I missed the "male bonding" point here?
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Post by mermaidsal on Apr 25, 2013 12:30:44 GMT
Judging from that Mirror article and what we already know about the internal direction the club want to take, it would be a very good time for TP to move on. It's only right to praise and thank him for everything he's achieved for us the supporters. Look where we've come from? Yes..but let another coach take us to the next level. TP can leave with his head held high and the greatest respect from us all, I hope. IF we get another 3 or 6 points... Agree, I think Jnauary was when he felt he was being stuffed. And I'm still not 100% convinced he didn't go into a tactical uber sulk like only Tone can as a result, you'd almost think that's why he kept picking Crouchy and hanging him out to dry...
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 25, 2013 12:31:48 GMT
As for the Mirror article, there is rarely smoke without fire in these instances. He is getting his info from somewhere other than the Oatie, no matter how much our egos would like to think we shape the views of the national press!
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Post by mermaidsal on Apr 25, 2013 12:33:08 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud In response to the Mirror newspaper Peter Coates has come out and said TP not going anywhere. Mmm hmm...
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 25, 2013 12:33:10 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud In response to the Mirror newspaper Peter Coates has come out and said TP not going anywhere. If he has said something, the precise wording will be interesting...
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Post by jstoke7 on Apr 25, 2013 12:33:18 GMT
Judging from that Mirror article and what we already know about the internal direction the club want to take, it would be a very good time for TP to move on. It's only right to praise and thank him for everything he's achieved for us the supporters. Look where we've come from? Yes..but let another coach take us to the next level. TP can leave with his head held high and the greatest respect from us all, I hope. IF we get another 3 or 6 points... Agree, I think Jnauary was when he felt he was being stuffed. And I'm still not 100% convinced he didn't go into a tactical uber sulk like only Tone can as a result, you'd almost think that's why he kept picking Crouchy and hanging him out to dry... I'm not sure he did...but... If he actually let something like that affect the club and almost get us relegated then he really can piss off.
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Post by thesandbankskid on Apr 25, 2013 12:33:24 GMT
He doesn't need to organise it, I'll drop him off free of charge today, no problem.
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Post by realstokebloke on Apr 25, 2013 12:33:48 GMT
As for the Mirror article, there is rarely smoke without fire in these instances. He is getting his info from somewhere other than the Oatie, no matter how much our egos would like to think we shape the views of the national press! Less of the "our".
Only KKK's have conjured up this one surely?
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Apr 25, 2013 12:34:05 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud In response to the Mirror newspaper Peter Coates has come out and said TP not going anywhere. Oh shit. Could do with him elaborating on what Coates said. Did he mean not going anywhere after Norwich or anywhere at the end of season?
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Post by elystokie on Apr 25, 2013 12:34:32 GMT
Edit: Dave F, we've had a really disappointing second half of the season, but despite that it looks as though we will be safe again for the 5th time. The evidence backs up the competitive/points accumulation theory. Only the top 6 have conceded less than us so far this season. You said he will ALWAYS create a team that is competitive, difficult to beat and capable of getting enough points to stay in the league. Like those who say we will NEVER be relegated under his management, our form this last few months should be a wake up call. I half think that Tony Pulis himself doesn't truly believe that he can keep his 'never been relegated' run going and could well be looking for a way out. A bit like Curbishley at Charlton really. You of all people should know better than to use the 'C' word
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 12:35:57 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud In response to the Mirror newspaper Peter Coates has come out and said TP not going anywhere. If he has said something, the precise wording will be interesting... I've just sent a text to SL&P asking for Coates' exact words. Text message response "Struggling for signal...in boot of PC car....will update soon"
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 25, 2013 12:40:29 GMT
If he has said something, the precise wording will be interesting... I've just sent a text to SL&P asking for Coates' exact words. Text message response "Struggling for signal...in boot of PC car....will update soon" Hmm. It'll be interesting to see if it's a weak holding statement or something more definitive?
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Post by Danstoke82 on Apr 25, 2013 12:44:13 GMT
The attitude that some of you have towards TP is depressing. Together with Peter Coates, this is the man who has transformed Stoke City, got us our seat back at the top table, given us back our proud identity and some brilliant memories in the process. Despite that there is a fairly large number who treat him with absolute contempt and can't wait to boot him out of the door. It's a sad indictment of our "have it now" modern society and a very poor reflection on Stoke City Football Club. Okey Its not an attitude problem in the slightest, it's concern. Concern that the man you champion in each thread is now taking the club we support backwards. He's done a marvellous job that I agree with but as stated in a thousand and whatnot other threads, his tactics, style of management and even player purchases are out of touch now. To be playing players week in and week out in positions that arent their own is truly scandalous in the Premier League. You would get away with it in say League One or maybe the Championship but not in this league and most have come to the now realisation that Pulis has no idea how to change with the times and this is why, myself included, feel the need that the club part ways with TP in a amicable fashion. This is the club we pay money into to watch every week. The club we are passionate about. I dont want to see the white flag before kick off anymore, I dont want too see a backup centre half on the right wing, I dont want to see a striker hung out to dry upfront all alone, I dont want too see players left out in the wilderness because they dont fit this rigid system that Pulis wont break. I dont want to see a defensive midfielder come on if we are desperate for a goal, I dont want to hear how we should appreciate where we have come from as other clubs around us (Fulham, Swansea, Wigan) where in a deeper mire than we were in the past, I dont want to see the manager publicly back opposition players and not his own, I dont want to hear him curse luck and blame the breaks as the only reason we surrended a game, I dont want too be labelled as "plucky" little Stoke City, I dont want to wait for things to drop in the transfer market as other competitors around us strengthen with players we could realistically bring here, I could go on and it's just all too much now. As a paying football fan I dont class myself as depressed or have a bad attitude, its just me seeing the light and realising that as this season has gone on, Pulis is completely out of ideas as to where this club needs to and must go in order to remain at the top table of English football. Of course, if Pulis was willing to change for the better of this team, introduce new ideas, have a look at youth, maybe tweak his transfer strategy, let go of players not good enough and blood a new era of footballer at the club than I would be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and say he needs to remain, but I just dont see how he is adaptable to do any of those things without always going back to what he feels is more suited for him and that is evidently what we are witnessing now. We have the players to really have a go but the Pulis system doesnt allow it. We have players who to be fair to them, arent really Premier League quality but he persists with them and some even out of position, so what chance do they have?. For all the abuse Shotton gets he really tries but when he is put on the right wing despite being a defensive player, he is being hung out by Pulis to a barrage of discontent. I've yet too see another manager play a defender out wide. The closest I ever saw was Chris Samba at Blackburn when he was deployed as a striker when needs must. I admire your loyalty to the man, I cringe sometimes when I see some of the abuse levelled at him, it's personal and not needed, I must admit, there have been times under my breath that I may of degraded Pulis a few times, Villa at home mostly and his dog awful press conferences but as a true Stoke fan, I'll never forget what he has done here. He brought Premier League football, something I thought I'd never see at Stoke during the dark defeats at Dean Court on a cold and wet Saturday afternoon. To have the opinion that things are not right and will not be identified if Pulis continues at the helm is not deemed having an attitude problem mate, for me, it's just being realistic. The club needs to move on and that in my opinion is away from Tony Pulis and his management. His time is done and I thank him.
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Apr 25, 2013 12:44:27 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud saying that talksport rang PC and asked him about it.
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Post by stayingupforbigbazza on Apr 25, 2013 12:45:44 GMT
has anybody said that the Mirror is full of SHIT
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 25, 2013 12:48:58 GMT
Even if he is off, I suppose there's only 2 choices today for PC if put on the spot.
Spill the whole story or deny it completely.
Silence would have been construed as an admission it was true.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 12:53:09 GMT
Stoke Loud & Proud In response to the Mirror newspaper Peter Coates has come out and said TP not going anywhere. How bloody depressing and frustrating if PC really means it.
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Apr 25, 2013 12:53:14 GMT
how the hell did stoke loud and proud find this out i wonder
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Apr 25, 2013 12:55:38 GMT
how the hell did stoke loud and proud find this out i wonder Talksport apparently
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 12:56:50 GMT
is this the same SL&P that we slag off for knowing absolutely sod all of any substance whenever we have a transfer window?
any reason why we're suddenly now hanging on every word he says?
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Post by Paul Spencer on Apr 25, 2013 12:59:31 GMT
is this the same SL&P that we slag off for knowing absolutely sod all of any substance whenever we have a transfer window? any reason why we're suddenly now hanging on every word he says? I guess he'd have to be pretty stupid to claim that talksport have just said something on air that they didn't.
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