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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 11:22:03 GMT
Right, enough of the nonsense and bo**ocks spouted on here in recent days. Lets look forward to the weekends match at Old Trafford. They are a team struggling for form, whereas our away performances thus far have been nothing short of spectacular. The smart money is on an away win, although I wouldn't be too disappointed with a point in all honesty. Starting XI: - Begovic
Cameron Shawcross Huth Pieters
N'Zonzi Wilson
Pennant Walters Arnoutovic
Jones Scoreline prediction: - The Shit 1 - The Potters 2 (Jones + Arnie) Pre-Match Pubic Houses: - Where are Stokies congregating prior to the match? We will be hitting Manchester city centre early doors for a few jars. See you all there. Goooaaarrrrrrnnnn Jon you Rip Roaring Potters!! Be Loyal, Be Proud, Be Stoke. WD p.s. Phil says "Hi"  |
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Oct 24, 2013 11:26:28 GMT
Right, enough of the nonsense and bo**ocks spouted on here in recent days. Lets look forward to the weekends match at Old Trafford. They are a team struggling for form, whereas our away performances thus far have been nothing short of spectacular. The smart money is on an away win, although I wouldn't be too disappointed with a point in all honesty. Starting XI: - Begovic
Cameron Shawcross Huth Pieters
N'Zonzi Wilson
Pennant Walters Arnoutovic
Jones Scoreline prediction: - The Shit 1 - The Potters 2 (Jones + Arnie) Pre-Match Pubic Houses: - Where are Stokies congregating prior to the match? We will be hitting Manchester city centre early doors for a few jars. See you all there. Goooaaarrrrrrnnnn Jon you Rip Roaring Potters!! Be Loyal, Be Proud, Be Stoke. WD p.s. Phil says "Hi" You say enough shit posted and then put bone idle jones in ya team. OK then.  |
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Post by mrred on Oct 24, 2013 11:28:06 GMT
Didn't realise you we're going to Old Trafford?
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Post by potterpaul on Oct 24, 2013 11:29:25 GMT
Good on yer WD, BUT...........Wilson? Walters? Jones? Pennant? Is that really your ideal team?
I could live with Pennant in the side........just about.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 11:33:02 GMT
Good on yer WD, BUT...........Wilson? Walters? Jones? Pennant? Is that really your ideal team? I could live with Pennant in the side........just about. I'd play Walters in the role that Ireland/Adam have been playing for this one Paul. His workrate will count in this type of match, and in the past he has played well when in behind Jones (and that is the reason I'd go for Jones too). At some point he needs to give one of the forwards a decent run, and I think Jones is the best option of the bunch. As for Pennant, I'd pick him for his quality of delivery. This is something we have lacked. He will also track back and put a shift in. As for Wilson, I'm not too fussed if it is him or Palacios, Muniesa or even Whelan. We just need a bit more protection for the back 4. Ireland and Adam in a midfield 3 leaves us way too open. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 11:36:23 GMT
Stafford-Stokie, Who would your preference be up front then? Being realistic, the options are limited to Jones, Crouch, Walters and Arnie. I think Crouch would end up too isolated, as we've seen time and again. I don't think Arnie is suited to it and I'd prefer him out wide. I suppose Walters could do a job but based on his past performance up front, I'd be tempted to give someone else a chance.
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Oct 24, 2013 11:40:27 GMT
Stafford-Stokie, Who would your preference be up front then? Being realistic, the options are limited to Jones, Crouch, Walters and Arnie. I think Crouch would end up too isolated, as we've seen time and again. I don't think Arnie is suited to it and I'd prefer him out wide. I suppose Walters could do a job but based on his past performance up front, I'd be tempted to give someone else a chance. I would play Crouch with Arnie/Walters around him. He is no good up top on his own but slightly deeper with the others running in and around he it may just work. Crouch is able to hold up the ball and lay it off bringing others into the game. Jones offers nothing if he is on an off day and next to nothing if he can be arsed to turn up. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 11:43:07 GMT
Stafford-Stokie, Who would your preference be up front then? Being realistic, the options are limited to Jones, Crouch, Walters and Arnie. I think Crouch would end up too isolated, as we've seen time and again. I don't think Arnie is suited to it and I'd prefer him out wide. I suppose Walters could do a job but based on his past performance up front, I'd be tempted to give someone else a chance. I would play Crouch with Arnie/Walters around him. He is no good up top on his own but slightly deeper with the others running in and around he it may just work. Crouch is able to hold up the ball and lay it off bringing others into the game. Jones offers nothing if he is on an off day and next to nothing if he can be arsed to turn up. Yeah, I'd agree with that mate. As long as the second forward was closest enough to him, throughout the match, then I'd be happy enough with that. |
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Post by StokieAsh13 on Oct 24, 2013 11:46:12 GMT
BEGOVIC
CAMERON SHAWCROSS HUTH PIETERS
MUNIESA NZONZI
PENNANT ARNAUTOVIC
IRELAND
CROUCH
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Post by nott1 on Oct 24, 2013 11:46:53 GMT
Jones?????? HA Ha Ha Ha. He has had his very last chance if Hughes knows ANYTHING about strikers!
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Post by adi on Oct 24, 2013 11:47:48 GMT
The problem is likely to involve a missed sitter (at least 1), a poorly conceded 30 yarder and a Stoke penalty being turned down.  that's my pessimistic slant on things  Would happily take a 0-0 bore draw though, it is the Theatre of Overpaid Tossbags after all! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 11:50:23 GMT
Jones?????? HA Ha Ha Ha. He has had his very last chance if Hughes knows ANYTHING about strikers! Whoever he picks is basically going to be the best of a bad bunch. They've all had chances and none have taken it. You aren't going to get one striker that everybody agrees on. Even Hughes is struggling with that. |
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Post by potterpaul on Oct 24, 2013 11:54:34 GMT
Good on yer WD, BUT...........Wilson? Walters? Jones? Pennant? Is that really your ideal team? I could live with Pennant in the side........just about. I'd play Walters in the role that Ireland/Adam have been playing for this one Paul. His workrate will count in this type of match, and in the past he has played well when in behind Jones (and that is the reason I'd go for Jones too). At some point he needs to give one of the forwards a decent run, and I think Jones is the best option of the bunch. As for Pennant, I'd pick him for his quality of delivery. This is something we have lacked. He will also track back and put a shift in. As for Wilson, I'm not too fussed if it is him or Palacios, Muniesa or even Whelan. We just need a bit more protection for the back 4. Ireland and Adam in a midfield 3 leaves us way too open. Fair enough, good expansion on your thoughts there. It just feels like we are getting a bit too worried about conceding again, I'd prefer to keep experimenting to be honest, the quicker we find the key to success the better, it doesn't matter that it's ManU. Probably never happen but for me 3 5 2 Bego Ryan Huth Muniesa Cameron Nzonzi WP Pieters Ireland Arnie Crouch I agree with Stafford on Crouchy with this one |
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Post by luke45 on Oct 24, 2013 11:55:57 GMT
Very much looking forward to this, despite our recent poor form this represents our best chance of coming away from Old Trafford with something in years. They aren't to be feared any more and if we press them high up the field in the same way Southampton and West Brom did and give them no space to control the game you never know, there's always a chance.
I'd go with:
------------Begovic--------------
Cameron - Huth - Shawcross - Pieters
--------Whelan - N'Zonzi----------
--Pennant - Ireland - Arnautovic--
------------Crouch----------------
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Post by sheikhmomo on Oct 24, 2013 12:15:55 GMT
Wake me up when we've lost.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 12:30:19 GMT
Wilson in midfield? I'm like a broken record but NO!  |
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Post by mermaidsal on Oct 24, 2013 12:39:19 GMT
Think we have more chance of a point at Old Trafford than against 'lesser' teams atm. But someone does need to neutralise Baldy early on...
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Post by pulismaskreplica on Oct 24, 2013 12:43:26 GMT
Wake me up when we've lost. Seconded  |
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Post by trickydicky73 on Oct 24, 2013 13:00:36 GMT
Wake me up when we've lost. We gave them a decent game last season. They are not in great form, so why can't we sneak a win? It might click into place at Old Trafford; you never know! |
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Post by JoeinOz on Oct 24, 2013 13:01:43 GMT
unsoiled sheet
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Post by ihaveadream on Oct 24, 2013 13:10:20 GMT
Think we have more chance of a point at Old Trafford than against 'lesser' teams atm. But someone does need to neutralise Baldy early on... Distract him with this, it should get him all excited |
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Post by sufolkstokie on Oct 24, 2013 13:55:43 GMT
Shawcross a doubt
Geoffrey only trained first time today
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Post by countofmontecristo on Oct 24, 2013 14:45:10 GMT
Very much looking forward to this, despite our recent poor form this represents our best chance of coming away from Old Trafford with something in years. They aren't to be feared any more and if we press them high up the field in the same way Southampton and West Brom did and give them no space to control the game you never know, there's always a chance. I'd go with: ------------Begovic-------------- Cameron - Huth - Shawcross - Pieters --------Whelan - N'Zonzi---------- --Pennant - Ireland - Arnautovic-- ------------Crouch---------------- That looks a decent team. Be interesting what MH comes up with this week! |
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Post by podolipotter on Oct 24, 2013 14:54:27 GMT
We cant score, they are not playing well --- yet and we consistently lose at the Old Trafford. Mmmmmmm? A huge turnaround I think, Utd to go on a goal fest against us.
But I hope not..............................
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 16:07:31 GMT
I had a dream tat we were winning 3-0 at half time, Crouch scoring one of them. I then carried on said dream, and was talking to my brother at half time, and then woke up. Dreams can come true, can,t they? P.S. Would have loved to know how it actually finished!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 16:14:24 GMT
I had a dream tat we were winning 3-0 at half time, Crouch scoring one of them. I then carried on said dream, and was talking to my brother at half time, and then woke up. Dreams can come true, can,t they? P.S. Would have loved to know how it actually finished! We only do that kinda sh*t at Wembley. |
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Post by adi on Oct 24, 2013 17:21:19 GMT
I had a dream tat we were winning 3-0 at half time, Crouch scoring one of them. I then carried on said dream, and was talking to my brother at half time, and then woke up. Dreams can come true, can,t they? P.S. Would have loved to know how it actually finished! 4-3 Rooney hat trick and Walters OG, sorry to break the bad news |
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Post by cartman123 on Oct 24, 2013 18:19:41 GMT
WhyDelilah leaves Ireland out in favour of Walters. Unbelievable!
Can't see us getting anything at the shit. They can't afford to lose or draw otherwise the title race is over for them. Think they'll go out all guns blazing. We could be on the end of a good hiding. I hope not.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2013 18:28:24 GMT
WhyDelilah leaves Ireland out in favour of Walters. Unbelievable! Can't see us getting anything at the shit. They can't afford to lose or draw otherwise the title race is over for them. Think they'll go out all guns blazing. We could be on the end of a good hiding. I hope not. For this game, yes. Next week at home against Southampton, no. Utilising the squad available. |
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Post by cartman123 on Oct 24, 2013 18:39:33 GMT
WhyDelilah leaves Ireland out in favour of Walters. Unbelievable! Can't see us getting anything at the shit. They can't afford to lose or draw otherwise the title race is over for them. Think they'll go out all guns blazing. We could be on the end of a good hiding. I hope not. For this game, yes. Next week at home against Southampton, no. Utilising the squad available. Talk about being negative. Your as bad as Pulis. Walters offers absolutely nothing. Might as well field 9 outfield players with him playing. |
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that's my pessimistic slant on things 
