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Post by thefish on Dec 24, 2013 15:17:00 GMT
Merry Xmas lads
Just a few quick questions before the game on Thursday.
1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? 2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? 3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? 4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? 5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? 6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to? 7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? 8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? 9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? 10. Finally, what do you think the score will be?
Cheers for any and all answers, and seasons wishes to you and yours from us and ours.
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Post by Beloved Monkfish on Dec 24, 2013 15:22:02 GMT
Merry Xmas lads Just a few quick questions before the game on Thursday. 1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? 2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? 3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? 4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? 5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? 6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to? 7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? 8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? 9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? 10. Finally, what do you think the score will be? Cheers for any and all answers, and seasons wishes to you and yours from us and ours. With regards to number 5, I think it's more about the distance the fans have got to travel rather than the players.
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Post by werrington on Dec 24, 2013 15:24:20 GMT
No 3 was the fans were bored shitless with the fayre on offer under the previous manager
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Post by jeycov on Dec 24, 2013 15:26:53 GMT
2. Geoff Cameron
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Post by f1rew0rks on Dec 24, 2013 15:39:48 GMT
4 .... there's more than one way to play football, it's about adapting to each style as the match dictates (as EVERY team does).
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Post by thefish on Dec 24, 2013 15:41:43 GMT
4 .... there's more than one way to play football, it's about adapting to each style as the match dictates (as EVERY team does). I agree with that, but that wasn't the question. MarkHughes stated early on that he wanted to be less reliant on the style that Pulis employed. I was asking if you thought that it'll take a couple of transfer windows for Mark Hughes to be able to bring in the players that will allow him ti play the football the way he wants to, instead of having to play the way Pulis did.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Dec 24, 2013 15:42:39 GMT
1. It has taken Hughes some time to find his best team and it has taken the players some time to work out the system. 2. Cameron is the most improved player and Begovic is now world class. 3. Fans got bored with the displays under TP. 4. We are now mixing things up which is the way it should be. It will take 2 or 3 windows before all our players are suitable for the new system - we also need to ship deadwood out. 5. In my youth we used to have mainly derby games at Christmas - suited the fans and the clubs - I don't see why we can't still have that. Obviously those teams at home have an advantage over those who have two long trips. 6. No idea 7. Depends upon your depth of squad, probably. 8. Nope 9. No one 10. 1-1 if we maintain our current form. 4-0 to you if we revert to our Everton form.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Dec 24, 2013 16:05:54 GMT
Merry Xmas lads Just a few quick questions before the game on Thursday. 1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? We were way to open early on in the season but have tightened up a bit by having the now common two defence minded midfielders. We are very much a work in progress though ranging from pretty good to pretty bad often in the same match.2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? Begovic is the real deal. Will have Champions League appearances this time next year. 3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? Novelty worn off for some. Match day prices whist competitive compared to the rest of the league are an issue for an area in an economic state as ours.4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? We mix it up which is the way it should be. Don't see the need to change that.5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? It doesn't have to be like this does it. Two of the longest trips of the year when public transport is limited is just horseshit from the fixture makers.6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to?h Dunno. With all the talk of a French conclave in the club I expected you to struggle. You have to say Pardew is doing a good job working for a maniac7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? Don't see why not.8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? Not really. More worried that we'll have 50% possession but Krul will be able to have a cigar on.
9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? Don't think he's having his best season but I've always liked Ben Arfa10. Finally, what do you think the score will be? It's hard to say with us. Can't see us winning but could easily get a point. 1-1Cheers for any and all answers, and seasons wishes to you and yours from us and ours. Ta
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Post by adi on Dec 24, 2013 16:13:22 GMT
2. Geoff Cameron
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Dec 24, 2013 16:17:20 GMT
1. Nothing has changed. our fans are the most fickle out there. We always have supporters who seem to want us to fail. 2. We actually signed a few but they seemed to slip under the radar a little. Marc muniesa, erik pieters, Marko arnautovic, ossama assaidi and stephen ireland. All have impressed in one way or another. Muniesa has quality coming through the ranks at barca. still only young and has alot to learn but has done well when called upon. Pieters is a solid LB and can get forward too. Arnautovic is probably the most talented player we have ha for a long time but is one of those who needs a rocket up his arse. Assaidi gives us pace and won it for us against chelsea with that screamer. Ireland also seems to be finding his old form and now seems to be important to the way we play. Geoff cameron has been like a new signing this season. class act overlapping on the right. better than that debuchy chap. 3.Pulis wasn't gone until early cheaper season ticket sales had passed. As a result, those who didn't renew because they thought pulis and his dire football was staying had to pay up and some didnt as a result of the greater expense. 4. Not really true. we are playing some very good stuff. I would hate to play like swansea. Teams have to be able to mix it up. 5. it's 700 miles ffs! plane or not it's poor from the league, not only for the players but more so for the supporters! from newcastle to tottenham in 2 days. 6. i don't know. probably remy. 7. it's possible for any club to do so. you can. whether you WILL is another matter. 8. no. stats mean nothing. why would we be worried about a right back? are you worried about geoff cameron? probably not but you should be. i don't really get what you are asking about a big club bias either to be honest. 9. not debuchy. probably remy. next. 10. 1-1 merry christmas. I hope the match isn't too merry for you lot though.
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Post by johnsmithsupper on Dec 24, 2013 16:18:38 GMT
9. I think you should be worried about our right back not the other way about
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Post by ohbottom on Dec 24, 2013 16:20:21 GMT
Merry Xmas lads Just a few quick questions before the game on Thursday. 1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? 2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? 3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? 4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? 5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? 6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to? 7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? 8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? 9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? 10. Finally, what do you think the score will be? Cheers for any and all answers, and seasons wishes to you and yours from us and ours. 1. Well, only a couple of weeks ago there were still plenty of doom-mongers on this board. We've 4 tough fixtures coming up, if we lose all 4 they'll all be back again and more strident than ever. 2. Bego is one of the best keepers in the country, so no surprise he's shone. Wish he was English, with the world cup coming up 3. Dreadful football from the second half of the season before last. 4. Yes 5. I think it's more concern for the fans. I'm sure we never used to have to travel anything like as far, or have back-to-back away fixtures. 6. Pardew is a devotee of Wicca. It's down to the casting of the runes. 7. Yes, but only if you sacrifice a goat under the next full moon. 8. No, no. 9. 10. 3-1
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Post by fortressbritannia on Dec 24, 2013 16:23:05 GMT
Merry Xmas lads Just a few quick questions before the game on Thursday. 1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? 2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? 3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? 4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? 5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? 6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to? 7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? 8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? 9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? 10. Finally, what do you think the score will be? Cheers for any and all answers, and seasons wishes to you and yours from us and ours. 1. To be honest not an awful lot has changed we're still direct with long balls up to Crouch but once it's up there we are a lot better at getting players around him. Other than that we're just playing players in the right position and system. 2. Geoff Cameron at right back has probably been our player of the season so far a lot of our attacks go through him. Though honourable mentions go out to Asmir Begovic and Glen Whelan who have had decent seasons so far as well. 3. Our performances after our boxing day demolition of Liverpool were pretty poor to say the least. Tony Pulis started to brown off a lot of supporters with team selection and tactics with square pegs in round holes and dropping in form players. 4. I think we are playing the way Hughes wants us to play. There's one than more element to our play, yes we can still play the direct stuff, but we can equally mix it up by going through the likes of Stepher Ireland, Steven Nzonzi and Charlie Adam while Geoff Cameron will look to break from full back given the chance. It's about having the right game plan for each game and being able to adapt it if necessary, its not the long ball or short ball that matters its the right ball. 5. It's a pretty raw deal for everyone at Stoke (especially for supporters over Christmas) to make two 350+ round mile trips over Christmas considering the PL say they try to reduce traveling far distances over the Christmas period. 6. Newcastle have always had a decent team. It's off the pitch that prevent you from being up there constantly with unrest between players, owners and supporterd at times. 7. I don't think Newcastle are good enough to finish above at least one of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, Spurs. The FA cup is always a possibility but its the FA cup and anything can happen. 8. I've always resented to big club bias in the media especially but I've learned to live with it and generally ignore it. Am I worried about our left hand side no, defensively we are still solid plus we're on a decent run ourselves only losing 1 in our last 8 league games. 9. Yohan Cabeye is a top draw player who I'm slight surprised at not being snapped up by another club. 10.1-1
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Post by lawrieleslie on Dec 24, 2013 16:33:31 GMT
1. It has taken Hughes some time to find his best team and it has taken the players some time to work out the system. 2. Cameron is the most improved player and Begovic is now world class. 3. Fans got bored with the displays under TP. 4. We are now mixing things up which is the way it should be. It will take 2 or 3 windows before all our players are suitable for the new system - we also need to ship deadwood out. 5. In my youth we used to have mainly derby games at Christmas - suited the fans and the clubs - I don't see why we can't still have that. Obviously those teams at home have an advantage over those who have two long trips. 6. No idea 7. Depends upon your depth of squad, probably. 8. Nope 9. No one 10. 1-1 if we maintain our current form. 4-0 to you if we revert to our Everton form. Lakeland with reference to no. 5, there were often double-header Derby games mate. Occasionally there would only be one day between the fixtures and Christmas Day was a match day until 1950s.
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Post by stokeramblers on Dec 24, 2013 16:34:57 GMT
"Quiet success" Nothing is done quietly up there, be it success or failure
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Dec 24, 2013 16:45:45 GMT
1. It has taken Hughes some time to find his best team and it has taken the players some time to work out the system. 2. Cameron is the most improved player and Begovic is now world class. 3. Fans got bored with the displays under TP. 4. We are now mixing things up which is the way it should be. It will take 2 or 3 windows before all our players are suitable for the new system - we also need to ship deadwood out. 5. In my youth we used to have mainly derby games at Christmas - suited the fans and the clubs - I don't see why we can't still have that. Obviously those teams at home have an advantage over those who have two long trips. 6. No idea 7. Depends upon your depth of squad, probably. 8. Nope 9. No one 10. 1-1 if we maintain our current form. 4-0 to you if we revert to our Everton form. Lakeland with reference to no. 5, there were often double-header Derby games mate. Occasionally there would only be one day between the fixtures and Christmas Day was a match day until 1950s. Yes, I've apparently been to one Christmas Day game at the Vic with my dad. Unfortunately I don't remember a thing about it - and my dad could never remember who we played or the score as I never got round to asking him until I was in my 20s.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 16:52:14 GMT
No 3 was the fans were bored shitless with the fayre on offer under the previous manager 1:1 Not strictly too though is it wezzer?. Not exactly improved attendances under Hughes either. Who'd have thought a wankstain spouting bollocks?.
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Post by werrington on Dec 24, 2013 16:55:10 GMT
No 3 was the fans were bored shitless with the fayre on offer under the previous manager 1:1 Not strictly too though is it wezzer?. Not exactly improved attendances under Hughes either. Who'd have thought a wankstain spouting bollocks?. StokeiejoeofAlsager reply above goes more in depth Taz
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 17:23:52 GMT
I doubt i'll be able to sleep tonight, not because of the excitement that Christmas can provide but because of FEAR. Absolute FEAR that has kept me awake since the Villa game and will do so until i'm put out of my misery on Thursday afternoon. The reason for this pure, unadulterated FEAR? Nah, not the opening track on 'Music Of The Spheres' It's down to Mathieu Debuchy, i just can't see how anyone can stop this man. I'm scared! Very scared! Rightly so That post rates about 100 on our Oatcake Sarcasm-O-Meter!
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Post by podolipotter on Dec 24, 2013 17:30:03 GMT
Nice one Geordie. Good luck for the rest of the season ------ AFTER boxing day of course!
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Post by lawrieleslie on Dec 24, 2013 17:30:11 GMT
Lakeland with reference to no. 5, there were often double-header Derby games mate. Occasionally there would only be one day between the fixtures and Christmas Day was a match day until 1950s. Yes, I've apparently been to one Christmas Day game at the Vic with my dad. Unfortunately I don't remember a thing about it - and my dad could never remember who we played or the score as I never got round to asking him until I was in my 20s. Stoke 3 Bury 2 Would probably have been this game in 1954 which was the last Christmas Day game ever to be played at The Vic. The only other Christmas Day game at the Vic post war was 46-47 and we won 2-1 only to lose the next day 2-0 at Anfield. Bit before my time though.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Dec 24, 2013 17:34:29 GMT
Yes, I've apparently been to one Christmas Day game at the Vic with my dad. Unfortunately I don't remember a thing about it - and my dad could never remember who we played or the score as I never got round to asking him until I was in my 20s. Stoke 3 Bury 2 Would probably have been this game in 1954 which was the last Christmas Day game ever to be played at The Vic. The only other Christmas Day game at the Vic post war was 46-47 and we won 2-1 only to lose the next day 2-0 at Anfield. Bit before my time though. Yes, that would have been the game - I was apparently 7 or 8 at the time so the date fits. Glad we won my only Christmas Day game!
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Post by f1rew0rks on Dec 24, 2013 17:36:01 GMT
4 .... there's more than one way to play football, it's about adapting to each style as the match dictates (as EVERY team does). I agree with that, but that wasn't the question. MarkHughes stated early on that he wanted to be less reliant on the style that Pulis employed. I was asking if you thought that it'll take a couple of transfer windows for Mark Hughes to be able to bring in the players that will allow him ti play the football the way he wants to, instead of having to play the way Pulis did. he is less reliant on the Pulis style, but it doesnt mean it should be shelved completely. If direct is what is required then i'm all for it, Previous direct meant hoof it back to the opposition, this seasons direct means get it forward to one of our own players.
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Post by stokeramblers on Dec 24, 2013 17:37:47 GMT
I doubt i'll be able to sleep tonight, not because of the excitement that Christmas can provide but because of FEAR. Absolute FEAR that has kept me awake since the Villa game and will do so until i'm put out of my misery on Thursday afternoon. The reason for this pure, unadulterated FEAR? Nah, not the opening track on 'Music Of The Spheres' It's down to Mathieu Debuchy, i just can't see how anyone can stop this man. I'm scared! Very scared! Rightly so That post rates about 100 on our Oatcake Sarcasm-O-Meter! DEBUCHY! DEBUCHY! Hold me!
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Post by werrington on Dec 24, 2013 17:40:15 GMT
I doubt i'll be able to sleep tonight, not because of the excitement that Christmas can provide but because of FEAR. Absolute FEAR that has kept me awake since the Villa game and will do so until i'm put out of my misery on Thursday afternoon. The reason for this pure, unadulterated FEAR? Nah, not the opening track on 'Music Of The Spheres' It's down to Mathieu Debuchy, i just can't see how anyone can stop this man. I'm scared! Very scared! Rightly so That post rates about 100 on our Oatcake Sarcasm-O-Meter! DEBUCHY! DEBUCHY! Hold me! Is he shite and was the OP just taking the piss ?
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Post by Miles Offside on Dec 24, 2013 17:45:29 GMT
Merry Xmas lads Just a few quick questions before the game on Thursday. 1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? 2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? 3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? 4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? 5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? 6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to? 7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? 8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? 9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? 10. Finally, what do you think the score will be? Cheers for any and all answers, and seasons wishes to you and yours from us and ours. Just going for my tea then a game of Monopoly (we know how to live it up in Stoke) so just got time to answer your first and last questions. Under Pulis, we'd win the ball, give it to Shawcross and he'd tonk it up 40 yards at Crouchy's head. Now, under Hughes, we pass it sideways and backwards a few times and then we give it to Ryan. You can guess the rest. 1-1 Merry Christmas
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Dec 24, 2013 17:53:06 GMT
is Irving Nattrass playing? I liked SuperMac too. I loved them Newcastle/Liverpool ding dongs when they first invented the Prem.... I don't like where the 'away' fans have to sit.
N'Zonzi hat-rick. The French Rennniassance?
Come Boxing Day. Stick the Geordies under lime, I say.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Dec 24, 2013 18:16:25 GMT
1. Quite a few people were predicting a rough season for you, even with Hughes in charge, what's he changed that's had Stoke defying the pre-season doom-mongers? It's been slow going but were beginning to look like we can score from open play with our defence not suffering too much. Attacking fullbacks help.
2. You didn't make a lot of signings in the window, so rather than ask which of those has impressed, I'll ask which Stoke player has caught the eye this season? GEoff Cameron has added a new attacking threat. Bego consistently good.
3. In 2012/13 only two clubs saw attendances decline, of which only Stoke City’s decline was significant with 1.8% less fans that made their way to the Britannia Stadium. What do you put that down to? Awful to watch.
4. It seems that as you return to a more direct style, your form is improving, do you think it's going to take another transfer window or two before Hughes has you playing the way he wants? Yes we still need pace up front and a midfield destroyer.
5. Mark Hughes complained about the distance your club has to travel over Xmas, despite Stoke being central and despite the club arranging a plane. Is this a genuine concern for your team, or is he just getting excuses in early before two tough away trips? We've been stitched up by the FA. Look at Sir Trevor's clubs fixtures.
6. Newcastle have been fairly steady this year, currently sitting 6th and in a good run of form. What do you put this quiet success down to? Good players performing well. Injury free.
7. Do you think that Newcastle can remain in or close to the European spots (or even get in via the FA cup?) If not, why? They're one of the better squads in the chasing pack and have goals in the team.
8. It may surprise you to hear that Matthieu Debuchy is statistically the best right back in the league this season, or that Lovren of Sotuhampton is the centre half; does the big-club bias bother you? And knowing you're to face the best performing right back, are you more worried about your left hand side? You should be worrying about Cameron's runs too. Pieters is pretty steady.
9. Aside from Debuchy, who are you worried about facing? Remy will cause us problems. Also the French midfielders.
10. Finally, what do you think the score will be? Heart says 1-1 head says 2-0 to you.
Good luck apart from boxing day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 19:48:59 GMT
This Hughes team also hoof it too 'nothing up with that' at times.
Hoof ball up to Crouch, headed onto Adam and the rest as they say is history.
I ain't knocking it but let's not kid ourselves it all carpet football stuff, and neither should it be too.
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Post by torquaypotter on Dec 24, 2013 19:52:15 GMT
Yes, I've apparently been to one Christmas Day game at the Vic with my dad. Unfortunately I don't remember a thing about it - and my dad could never remember who we played or the score as I never got round to asking him until I was in my 20s. Stoke 3 Bury 2 Would probably have been this game in 1954 which was the last Christmas Day game ever to be played at The Vic. The only other Christmas Day game at the Vic post war was 46-47 and we won 2-1 only to lose the next day 2-0 at Anfield. Bit before my time though. This was one of my first games at stoke my old school teacher MR HEEKS [ cannon street school ] Was on the stoke board and let me in at the old boothen end
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