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Post by pickins on Jan 1, 2014 17:24:22 GMT
Thought he did brilliantly today and he is giving us some joy down the left with Assaidi.
Two blocks towards the end were phenomenal.
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Post by wrighter on Jan 1, 2014 17:29:59 GMT
Thought he did brilliantly today and he is giving us some joy down the left with Assaidi. Two blocks towards the end were phenomenal. agree 100%
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Post by ChrisKamarasPerm on Jan 1, 2014 17:33:05 GMT
Agree totally I am no big fan but very good today and Shawcross has Lukaku in his pocket.
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Post by DC1863 on Jan 1, 2014 17:33:46 GMT
Brilliant performance fully committed to the cause.
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Post by andylgr on Jan 1, 2014 17:35:44 GMT
I thought today his distribution was arguably the worst it's been all season. However you can't fault his commitment, he put in some great blocks especially in the 2nd half.
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Post by Bombus on Jan 1, 2014 17:43:57 GMT
Man of the Match along with the skipper.
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Post by redsaturday on Jan 1, 2014 17:56:09 GMT
Man of the Match along with the skipper. Can't argue I counted 6 times from memory I said great defending by peiters
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Post by andrewguk on Jan 1, 2014 17:56:46 GMT
I've been a fan since I saw him against Liverpool on 17 Aug.
He's been a great signing!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2014 18:10:48 GMT
He is easily the best left back we have had for a fair few years (I know that is not saying much)
Committed to the cause
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Post by onionman on Jan 1, 2014 18:13:35 GMT
His positioning today was brilliant. He was everywhere a left-back should be.
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Post by wuzza on Jan 1, 2014 18:14:34 GMT
Not fair to pick any of the defence out really. They were all immense.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 1, 2014 18:17:44 GMT
Defensively excellent, passing and forward play generally poor. But he put his body on the line today, excellent.
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Post by mattythestokie on Jan 1, 2014 18:18:42 GMT
He seems to have settled in well, and enjoying his time which is a bonus. Plays with a bit of passion!
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Post by mailman44 on Jan 1, 2014 18:19:38 GMT
Excuse my giddiness but it is so "cool" to have a cultured left back (and full international to boot) in the Stoke side. I think he is getting better and better every week.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 1, 2014 18:59:09 GMT
Aside from those players who've earnt my affections over their years with us (namely Shawcross, Tommy, Huth and Whelan) Pieters is my favourite Stoke player.
He was great today and has only had 2 bad games since he arrived (Swansea and Spurs). A real good signing for us
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2014 19:01:02 GMT
Cracking game from him today.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 1, 2014 19:02:37 GMT
He hasn't really put a foot wrong, has he? (apart from the odd comical underhit header back ) Really reassuring presence and a good, solid citizen. Got to be honest, I wasn't expecting him to be as solid and dependable as he is. He's very Higgy-like with a touch more in his locker going forward which is praise indeed, in terms of Stoke defenders.
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Post by wrighter on Jan 1, 2014 19:39:31 GMT
Hope he gets in the Holland squad for Rio !!
Erik,+ Bego ,Butland, Ryan !!!!!!
i can dream
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Post by andrewguk on Jan 1, 2014 19:44:15 GMT
From Everton message board
"Pieters played well. Couldn't get a shot off without him getting in the way"
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Post by pickins on Jan 1, 2014 20:11:36 GMT
Quick re-write of his song........
Give us joy on the left Erik Pieters Give us joy on the left we pray Give us joy on the left Erik Pieters Erik Pieters and Assaidi
Erik Pieters, Erik Pieters, Erik Pieters and Assaidi Erik Pieters, Erik Pieters, Erik Pieters for City.
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Post by spartanstokie on Jan 1, 2014 23:45:58 GMT
No we should sing To the tune of pass the douchie to the left hand side
Pass to pieters on the left hand side ... We say Paaaassss to pieters on the left hand side
And repeat
Me and the lad always sing it on the way to the games
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Post by padders01 on Jan 1, 2014 23:48:46 GMT
Defensively excellent, passing and forward play generally poor. But he put his body on the line today, excellent. 100% this Some on his close ball control was awful but defending wise he was everywhere
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Post by rambo61 on Jan 1, 2014 23:57:47 GMT
Superb defender...shit crosser from wide...same goes for Cameron. Both could be world class if they could sort out their distribution issues!!
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Post by stokemanusa on Jan 2, 2014 0:55:44 GMT
Pieters is class... He's defensive at heart but when he does venture forward he can dazzle. He's become a diehard and will lay his body on the line for us everygame. I think Wilson, Cameron, Whelan and Pieters are my most improved team players... Couldn't imagine us without them in the squad. Look at the quality for overall investment... massive return imo I also think that the new style suits all four mentioned players skills and assets better because they know their roles. They need to work on passing and crossing but man what a season for those 4 are having...
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Post by Olgrligm on Jan 2, 2014 0:58:00 GMT
I like him. He's not perfect, but he's a good, solid left back.
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Post by mvtt on Jan 2, 2014 1:03:43 GMT
Hope he gets in the Holland squad for Rio !! Erik,+ Bego ,Butland, Ryan !!!!!! i can dream and Cameron!
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Post by jarhead on Jan 2, 2014 1:04:22 GMT
Him and Ryan were superb along with Wilson tbh.
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Post by Jimm on Jan 2, 2014 1:08:12 GMT
Didn't notice it till just on MOTD, but after Pieters double block towards the end, watch his reaction. It's like he's scored a goal, it's great to see that it means something to him and he's prepared to but his soul into the cause and fight
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Post by jarhead on Jan 2, 2014 1:10:13 GMT
He's committed alright which sometimes makes him do things a bit rash but I like him.
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Post by stokemanusa on Jan 2, 2014 1:20:09 GMT
He's committed alright which sometimes makes him do things a bit rash but I like him. Kind like Huth? lol brash but hey were stoke! :&
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