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Post by dutchstokie on Nov 1, 2013 15:33:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 15:42:44 GMT
"Damn well said Ant. Mind you, Stoke and Britannia are hardly anyone's idea of a nice Saturday afternoon out. Anything can happen. Though we are by far the better team now, it doesn't mean easy 3 points. Stoke can be bloody dogged on their own groung. That CB Ryan Shawcross has caught my eye lately. Rickie and Jay Rod, let alone Osvaldo, will have their work cut out to get past him." Read more: thesaintsfc.proboards.com/thread/7880/potters-next#ixzz2jPQDUw2ynice to see that people are starting to notice that young CB we've got.....I reckon he'll turn out to be quite decent when he gets a bit older  |
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Post by manchesterpotter on Nov 1, 2013 15:51:48 GMT
Tough game this one, but I fancy us.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 1, 2013 16:01:13 GMT
"Damn well said Ant. Mind you, Stoke and Britannia are hardly anyone's idea of a nice Saturday afternoon out. Anything can happen. Though we are by far the better team now, it doesn't mean easy 3 points. Stoke can be bloody dogged on their own groung. That CB Ryan Shawcross has caught my eye lately. Rickie and Jay Rod, let alone Osvaldo, will have their work cut out to get past him." Read more: thesaintsfc.proboards.com/thread/7880/potters-next#ixzz2jPQDUw2ynice to see that people are starting to notice that young CB we've got.....I reckon he'll turn out to be quite decent when he gets a bit older once he stops growing. |
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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Nov 1, 2013 16:27:01 GMT
"Damn well said Ant. Mind you, Stoke and Britannia are hardly anyone's idea of a nice Saturday afternoon out. Anything can happen. Though we are by far the better team now, it doesn't mean easy 3 points. Stoke can be bloody dogged on their own groung. That CB Ryan Shawcross has caught my eye lately. Rickie and Jay Rod, let alone Osvaldo, will have their work cut out to get past him." Read more: thesaintsfc.proboards.com/thread/7880/potters-next#ixzz2jPQDUw2ynice to see that people are starting to notice that young CB we've got.....I reckon he'll turn out to be quite decent when he gets a bit older once he stops growing. I think you're wrong. He'll never stop growing. |
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Post by robwahlmann on Nov 1, 2013 16:34:26 GMT
Ryan is a rock!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 16:55:53 GMT
he isn't really though anymore is he? |
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Nov 1, 2013 17:04:15 GMT
"far better squad" my arse. The only thing they have that we don't is a decent striker and a manager who happens to be (imo) a very, very good one. (oh and 60 odd million pounds to spend in one transfer window).I'd say, player for player we have better centre backs, a better goalkeeper and a better winger. The only positions I would have from them are left back, centre midfield and striker.
I would rank them as a similar team to west brom. They have some players capable of taking them to a high level for a period of time (as west brom did a couple of seasons ago).
We are only one good striker off that imo (diouf etc) and I think we would be a better team individually than them with that addition. Whether or not we would be a better team, with better tactics is another matter of course.
One thing they do have on their side is a very balanced team which is capable of breaking quickly with a good work-rate to boot.
It'll be tough, but I firmly believe a team of:
Begovic
Cameron huth shawcross pieters
Muniesa nzonzi
Assaidi ireland arnautovic
Crouch
Can put this one to bed. 2-1 stoke.
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Post by nik80 on Nov 1, 2013 17:08:08 GMT
These cocky bastards think they're going to wipe the floor with us! Hope we turn up the heat and teach them a fucking lesson. They have looked class though, suppose I can understand their over confidence.
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Post by lordb on Nov 1, 2013 17:11:28 GMT
They are in the top 6 & are just outside the drop-zone, it's a game they should be targeting to win.
Non the less Hughes will want to build on the goalscoring of late whilst getting back to basics at the other end.
Supoose a draw is the obvious result but we can win games like this.
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Nov 1, 2013 17:14:17 GMT
These cocky bastards think they're going to wipe the floor with us! Hope we turn up the heat and teach them a fucking lesson. They have looked class though, suppose I can understand their over confidence. To be honest, reading through that thread they haven't said anything too bad. Certainly not as cocky as i expected. Nevertheless i still hope we teach them a lesson  |
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Post by huuuuuth on Nov 1, 2013 17:14:49 GMT
They have started very well and look a good side. However, I fancy us for a "turn the corner" performance and result soon and I hope it's tomorrow  |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Nov 1, 2013 17:38:17 GMT
Is Southampton in Portsmouth?
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Post by f1rew0rks on Nov 1, 2013 17:44:54 GMT
Is Southampton in Portsmouth? Ooooooohhhh I think you would receive a T, C or W for that comment!!! Southampton would have you believe they are a posh city next door to Portsmouth, which is a considerably less posh city :-) I live about 30 miles from Southampton and will be travelling on the same train as their supporters, so dont piss them off just yet!!! |
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Post by nik80 on Nov 1, 2013 17:46:57 GMT
These cocky bastards think they're going to wipe the floor with us! Hope we turn up the heat and teach them a fucking lesson. They have looked class though, suppose I can understand their over confidence. To be honest, reading through that thread they haven't said anything too bad. Certainly not as cocky as i expected. Nevertheless i still hope we teach them a lesson No, sorry, not on that thread actually. Googled Southampton forum then looked at Saintsweb and Stoke build up thread. Some of them are balanced, few of them are a bit ignorant as to what to expect and others are well wrapped in their current hype. |
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Post by bmstoke on Nov 1, 2013 17:47:56 GMT
That threads a pisser.
I've got a mental image of middle aged, bearded men with pipes sitting discussing the match whilst nursing half a real ale.
We should behave more like that.
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Nov 1, 2013 18:13:02 GMT
To be honest, reading through that thread they haven't said anything too bad. Certainly not as cocky as i expected. Nevertheless i still hope we teach them a lesson No, sorry, not on that thread actually. Googled Southampton forum then looked at Saintsweb and Stoke build up thread. Some of them are balanced, few of them are a bit ignorant as to what to expect and others are well wrapped in their current hype. I won't look. it just makes me angry. just hope we give them a good battering in front of a great atmosphere. |
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Post by nik80 on Nov 1, 2013 19:22:24 GMT
No, sorry, not on that thread actually. Googled Southampton forum then looked at Saintsweb and Stoke build up thread. Some of them are balanced, few of them are a bit ignorant as to what to expect and others are well wrapped in their current hype. I won't look. it just makes me angry. just hope we give them a good battering in front of a great atmosphere. It's nothing you wouldn't have read before!  They look really solid this season but I'm a bit surprised at just how much belief they have in their form being sustainable. Rightly or wrongly many don't envisage Stoke away as being a tough match this season. I suppose results and the table would substantiate their view but having read the thread, I want it to be intimidatingly loud and unpleasant tomorrow and our play to be fast and full of intent! Show the bastards, if they play with feathers, they're gonna get their arses tickled |
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Post by robwahlmann on Nov 1, 2013 20:30:43 GMT
he isn't really though anymore is he? He is! |
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Post by unknown182 on Nov 2, 2013 0:17:32 GMT
To be fair the f*cking language on this board is f*cking shocking. The seplling and punctuaion. is f*cking laughable aswell.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Nov 2, 2013 0:21:50 GMT
To be fair the f*cking language on this board is f*cking shocking. The seplling and punctuaion. is f*cking laughable aswell. Stop fucking swearing! |
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Post by prettything on Nov 2, 2013 1:03:52 GMT
Fair play to them. They have spent a lot of money and are reaping the rewards. Why wouldn't they expect a result tomorrow?
From our perspective, I have no idea what team will turn up tomorrow. Will it be a the attacking,but ultimately defensively naive side against Birmingham, or the cagey, scared team we have seen during the start of the season.
As long as I see a a disciplined defence, players marking their man, adventure going forward, with a crowd getting behind the team, I will know we are on the right track.
I for one, will be getting behind the team from the onset!
Will you? Or will you be hiding behind the old excuse of, 'I will cheer, when the team give me the reason too.
Let's not be like the rest !
Come on Stoke!
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Post by greenbaize on Nov 2, 2013 1:58:31 GMT
we will win this afternoon end of
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Post by Mint Berry Barks on Nov 2, 2013 2:05:31 GMT
That threads a pisser. I've got a mental image of middle aged, bearded men with pipes sitting discussing the match whilst nursing half a real ale. We should behave more like that. Where's the fucking fun in that you fucking stupid fucking cunt? |
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Post by huuuuuth on Nov 2, 2013 6:40:04 GMT
I find it hard to take opinions seriously when 95% of your clubs supporters are called Julian. And no swearing? What the fuckityboo is that all about? Cunts |
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Post by pessimisskick on Nov 2, 2013 12:37:44 GMT
Saints fan in peace, I wouldn't read to much into our forums, most fans are realistic and happy to be safe this season, however have been on an amazing journey last few years. Posh city bollocks , we are a dockers town with some nice parts and some complete dumps. Looking forward to a good game we are playing very well and like most saints fans expect it to end at some point. I have a feeling we might get a bit of backlash from your team and fans today, but if we can hold out to last twenty the fitness levels in the team might show. Good luck after today
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Post by lordb on Nov 2, 2013 13:16:49 GMT
Saints fan in peace, I wouldn't read to much into our forums, most fans are realistic and happy to be safe this season, however have been on an amazing journey last few years. Posh city bollocks , we are a dockers town with some nice parts and some complete dumps. Looking forward to a good game we are playing very well and like most saints fans expect it to end at some point. I have a feeling we might get a bit of backlash from your team and fans today, but if we can hold out to last twenty the fitness levels in the team might show. Good luck after today you might have some nice parts of your town Stoke-On-Trent doesn't. no idea what teh score will be tbh. |
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