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Post by nickstokefc on Dec 31, 2013 10:24:22 GMT
Noticed he hasnt played for wigan lately, and he's not injured according to his twitter.
Is he due back next week or was it a season loan,
He is one pulis could go for
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Post by MuddyWoody on Dec 31, 2013 10:34:25 GMT
Due back on the 2nd.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2013 10:36:47 GMT
Come and get him Tone
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2013 10:49:36 GMT
The next Gareth Bale according to Pulis  , come get him Tony got to be looking at £5 mill. + with that sort of potential, still a kiddie as well  |
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Post by robwahlmann on Dec 31, 2013 11:01:02 GMT
I think Shotton could be good back up for us now without splashing a lot of money! I'd rather sell Wilko as he is always injured anyway!
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Post by malteser68 on Dec 31, 2013 11:15:39 GMT
I think Shotton could be good back up for us now without splashing a lot of money! I'd rather sell Wilko as he is always injured anyway! both could be for sale |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 2, 2014 15:30:22 GMT
Confirmed as back... He could well feature on Sat then? BBCVersatile defender Ryan Shotton has returned to Stoke City at the end of his loan spell with Wigan |
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Post by mynamesnotmark on Jan 2, 2014 15:31:52 GMT
was at the Brit yesterday according to his twitter, come on TP get your money out!
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 2, 2014 15:37:28 GMT
Noticed he hasnt played for wigan lately, and he's not injured according to his twitter. Is he due back next week or was it a season loan, He is one pulis could go for I'd be surprised if Pulis wanted him, didn't he want to sell him until Coates stepped in. |
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Post by mrred on Jan 2, 2014 15:42:47 GMT
Hopefully it's a fleeting visit.
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Post by Jimm on Jan 2, 2014 15:46:11 GMT
He posted "I'm back bitches" and posted a pic from the stands  |
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Post by Gods on Jan 2, 2014 15:47:23 GMT
The next Gareth Bale according to Pulis I'm not sure Tone ever quite said exactly that although he did once mention both of their names in the same sentence  |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 2, 2014 15:49:26 GMT
He played well last season at right back.
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Post by metalhead on Jan 2, 2014 15:51:26 GMT
He played well last season at right back. Nice to see someone with a bit of sense. |
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Post by overthehills on Jan 2, 2014 15:52:17 GMT
Just been working with a big wigan fan who actually likes him and would snap him up perm if available. This is only 1 fans opinion though!
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 2, 2014 15:53:03 GMT
He played well last season at right back. Nice to see someone with a bit of sense. I think everyone bar a certain bloke in a cap will agree he's shite on the wing but as a right back last season he was fine, he let no one down and actually did well. |
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Post by Trouserdog on Jan 2, 2014 15:53:33 GMT
Shotton gets far too much undeserved stick.
At a time when we're desperately short of defensive cover, I think we should keep him around for a bit longer yet. I'd much rather have him stepping in at centre half if Shawcross or Wilson get injured than see Muniesa there.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 2, 2014 15:55:41 GMT
I'm firmly in the "Shotton is a decent right back" camp. I was sad to see him loaned out as I hoped he would get a game or two at right back to give us the chance to see Cameron in the defensive midfield role. Maybe it can now happen.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 2, 2014 15:56:01 GMT
The next Gareth Bale according to Pulis I'm not sure Tone ever quite said exactly that although he did once mention both of their names in the same sentence No he didn't, but a miss quote suited some peoples agendas more at the time. |
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Post by dirtygary69 on Jan 2, 2014 15:56:27 GMT
Some people tend to judge him as a person rather than a footballer and, whilst he's no world beater, he's certainly not as shit as some make him out to be. He has had a couple of decent runs in the side since breaking through and has struggled at other times.
Also, on the personality side, I've spoken to him a couple of times and has always come across as a decent enough lad.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 2, 2014 15:58:31 GMT
Some people tend to judge him as a person rather than a footballer and, whilst he's no world beater, he's certainly not as shit as some make him out to be. He has had a couple of decent runs in the side since breaking through and has struggled at others. Also, on the personality side, I've spoken to him a couple of times and has always come across as a decent enough lad. He did actually start playing well at RB and was massively improving, personally I was a little surprised we let him go on loan. |
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Post by Gods on Jan 2, 2014 15:59:41 GMT
I'm not sure Tone ever quite said exactly that although he did once mention both of their names in the same sentence No he didn't, but a miss quote suited some peoples agendas more at the time. I think the context was full backs who can play on the wing and/or vice versa. He is not the most gifted footballer you will ever see but he is a decent athlete with an excellent engine and hence the ability to get up and down and therefore make a nuisance of himself against all but the very best sides. |
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Post by NassauDave on Jan 2, 2014 16:07:23 GMT
Just been working with a big wigan fan who actually likes him and would snap him up perm if available. This is only 1 fans opinion though! What do the other three think? |
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Post by overthehills on Jan 2, 2014 16:21:32 GMT
What do the other three think? Haha, first time a pie eater has spoke about football to me, been a pothead visiting other rail depot's everyone hates me!! They all tell me Grant Holt is shite and only came to retire on pies, apparently he is so fat, Uwe banned him going to an euro away game. |
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Post by ohbottom on Jan 2, 2014 16:24:57 GMT
If Shotton had been on the bench yesterday he could have come on instead of Pennant.........
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 2, 2014 16:27:36 GMT
No he didn't, but a miss quote suited some peoples agendas more at the time. He is not the most gifted footballer you will ever see but he is a decent athlete with an excellent engine and hence the ability to get up and down and therefore make a nuisance of himself against all but the very best sides. Thats how I remember it too mate, it seemed to make sense to me that he used Bale as an example, given everyone would know who he is. |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Jan 2, 2014 16:49:53 GMT
Welcome back Ryan.
I'm glad he's returned and am interested to see if his game can continue to improve.
I was surprised that he went out on loan because his performances towards the end of last season were on an upward trajectory, and thought he suited the profile of the 'New Direction'. Youngish Academy product.
It didn't work out playing him on the wing, but I did think his overall game and potential as an attacking wing back improved as a result of the experience.
I have always been impressed with Shotton's defensive positioning and speed, bearing in mind the quality of opponents he's faced. Last season I only saw him given a really hard time in that Wigan Horrorshow at the feet of Maloney. Other than that he's held his own against the finest left sided attackers and wing backs. The distribution and 'moving forward' part of his game was inconsistent, but it has to be considered within the context of a largely static and penned back set up.
The Mark Hughes crew has brought the best out of Shawcross, Cameron and Wilson so far, and I'd love to see what magic they could do with Shotton.
During his development I've seen Ryan play competently at left or right back, and centre back. So is useful as back up at the very least.
I do miss a good throw-in too. When he first took over the throw-ins he was trying too hard to do a Rory, and even Rory's had become predictable by that stage. Again in those last few games at the tail end of last season his circus cannon had become a lot more effective. He was finding his own chuck.
I'm frustrated at our continuing impotency from the deadball situation.
I get the feeling that some folk use Ryan as a totem for their hatred of Tone, but these are new times with different coaching methods and expectations, I'd like to see Shotton given the benefit of this.
I could be misguided, but even if he is earmarked for sale he won't have cost us much, it'll be a plus on the balance sheet. He has never shirked a shift for us.
He's got a good attitude on the pitch, I don't think I've seen him booked or petulant. He never loses it.
He fits the 'home grown academy nurtured' future profile of the Club to a tee.
Anyway, I welcome Ryan back and wish him all the best for 2014.
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Post by robwahlmann on Jan 2, 2014 16:58:27 GMT
Think Ryan is good cover both at right back and central defence. Would keep him at least till the summer.
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Post by stoke111 on Jan 2, 2014 17:10:32 GMT
Defensively, I would definitely rather Shotton than Muniesa as back up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2014 18:25:20 GMT
I think the context was full backs who can play on the wing and/or vice versa.He is not the most gifted footballer you will ever see but he is a decent athlete with an excellent engine and hence the ability to get up and down and therefore make a nuisance of himself against all but the very best sides. Thats how I remember it too mate, it seemed to make sense to me that he used Bale as an example, given everyone would know who he is. Yes thinking about it a sensible comparison from Tony, I bet Gareth Bale would be well impressed mentioned in the same sentence as Ryan Shotton |
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