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Post by werrington on Feb 6, 2014 18:51:25 GMT
I'll start it then
Lets go 442 again Sparky lad
1-1
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Post by Stafford-Stokie on Feb 6, 2014 18:53:43 GMT
I will be happy with a 1-1 considering our back 4 could be a right miss match. Could it be worth going 3 at the back and flooding the mid field? Just think were gonna struggle.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 18:53:47 GMT
I'd rip your hands off for a draw right now!
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Post by GrahamHyde on Feb 6, 2014 18:59:25 GMT
3-1 to them. They're strong at home.
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Post by boomboom on Feb 6, 2014 19:01:46 GMT
I'd rip your hands off for a draw right now! I'd settle for your right arm fella and a point. |
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Post by Banega23 on Feb 6, 2014 19:41:54 GMT
Minor point but not so sure it was a 4-4-2 tbh. Walters played very close to Crouch and he was excellently supported all game, but out of possession, Walters was deep behind the ball as if an advanced midfielder.
The game v United was the same formation MH employs as always, but with two crucial differences. One, the advanced midfielder was Walters rather than Ireland or Adam as it normally is, who worked tirelessly to support Crouch. Two, the team played with huge pressure all game high up the pitch which meant Walters often gave the impression of being further up the pitch, simply by Stoke winning the ball higher up the pitch. And lastly, the defensive line was a lot higher, which condensed space in the midfield for United, and again, pushed SJW closer to Crouch.
Loved the high pressure and want to see that again. Excellent display v United.
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Post by Banega23 on Feb 6, 2014 19:46:38 GMT
I will be happy with a 1-1 considering our back 4 could be a right miss match. Could it be worth going 3 at the back and flooding the mid field? Just think were gonna struggle. I don't think Hughes does three at the back does he, nor is Shawcross agile enough to cover a huge amount of space. Would be great to see mind, and an extra centre back would make it easier to play out of Southampton's pressure game, but more likely is that we'll go with a four man defence and the CBs will be forced into going long a lot to Crouch, which isn't exactly a problem for us. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 19:49:15 GMT
I just think that this is a tough, even very tough game. Anything out of this would be a bonus IMHO .
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Post by stokemanusa on Feb 6, 2014 22:01:01 GMT
Id take a draw, but they are very susceptible to counterattack at home.. I hope we have a go. If we play our cards right we could get a win out of the game and the vital 3 points but I think this game will be tight. With our defensive shake up and new look midfield a draw seems reasonable to me. I'd be gutted if we got trounced after the showing vs United. How we bounce into the game in the first 15' mins I think will be a tell all.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 6, 2014 22:07:50 GMT
2-0 Stoke.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 6, 2014 22:09:15 GMT
Minor point but not so sure it was a 4-4-2 tbh. Walters played very close to Crouch and he was excellently supported all game, but out of possession, Walters was deep behind the ball as if an advanced midfielder. The game v United was the same formation MH employs as always, but with two crucial differences. One, the advanced midfielder was Walters rather than Ireland or Adam as it normally is, who worked tirelessly to support Crouch. Two, the team played with huge pressure all game high up the pitch which meant Walters often gave the impression of being further up the pitch, simply by Stoke winning the ball higher up the pitch. And lastly, the defensive line was a lot higher, which condensed space in the midfield for United, and again, pushed SJW closer to Crouch. Loved the high pressure and want to see that again. Excellent display v United. For me it was 4-4-2/4-4-1-1 with the ball, 4-5-1 without. |
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Post by stokemanusa on Feb 6, 2014 22:16:02 GMT
Minor point but not so sure it was a 4-4-2 tbh. Walters played very close to Crouch and he was excellently supported all game, but out of possession, Walters was deep behind the ball as if an advanced midfielder. The game v United was the same formation MH employs as always, but with two crucial differences. One, the advanced midfielder was Walters rather than Ireland or Adam as it normally is, who worked tirelessly to support Crouch. Two, the team played with huge pressure all game high up the pitch which meant Walters often gave the impression of being further up the pitch, simply by Stoke winning the ball higher up the pitch. And lastly, the defensive line was a lot higher, which condensed space in the midfield for United, and again, pushed SJW closer to Crouch. Loved the high pressure and want to see that again. Excellent display v United. Here here well said. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 22:33:36 GMT
I am going 2 - 1 Stoke for no other reason than I fucking cack at prediction
Odemthingy with winner on 93 minutes
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Post by BuzzB on Feb 6, 2014 22:46:31 GMT
this, we are playing Southampton, as in SOUTHAMPTON not Bayern Munich!!  Faith, have some, and grab that 5/1 on offer from 365! Won't tell you again  |
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Post by mickstupp on Feb 7, 2014 0:34:17 GMT
We can't score goals away from home. Crouch played well on Saturday (and is a good player) but we cannot launch any counter attacks with him leading the line. Inject some pace into into the front line, and we may have a chance of getting something.
As it is, I think he will play Crouch and we will lose 2-0.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2014 1:12:49 GMT
Why is this not stickied, hmm? Are the powers that be on strike? Standards are slipping away faster than the hopes of a Stokie on transfer deadline day   And I will be another hoping to exchange a fairly vital body-part for a point, on Satdee.  |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 7, 2014 6:44:07 GMT
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Post by SCFC92 on Feb 7, 2014 7:04:50 GMT
3-2 Stoke
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Feb 7, 2014 9:42:26 GMT
If Arnie is out are we looking at SJW on the right with PO 'close' to Crouch and Assaidi wide left? Or Walters more central and PO on the wing?
Adam and Whelan CM.
Geoff moving to CB and Shotton at RB?
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Post by gazscfc on Feb 7, 2014 9:56:38 GMT
Southampton 2 - 0 Stoke
Then we can watch this board slide from euphoria to its usual wrist slashing form.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Feb 7, 2014 10:34:29 GMT
Southampton 2 - 0 Stoke Then we can watch this board slide from euphoria to its usual wrist slashing form. Not if we put in a decent shift and just get beaten fair and square. Can't argue with that. Anyway, keep the faith. No reason why we won't get something out of this game. Sent from my GT-I9192 using proboards |
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Post by foster on Feb 7, 2014 11:07:21 GMT
Why don't people just write the score the right way rather than add 'Stoke' at the end of a home result?
For example, instead of 2-0 Stoke or 3-1 Stoke, just put 0-2 or 1-3.
Anyway enough nitpicking, I'm going for 2-1 Stoke.
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Post by realstokebloke on Feb 7, 2014 11:24:59 GMT
Why don't people just write the score the right way rather than add 'Stoke' at the end of a home result? For example, instead of 2-0 Stoke or 3-1 Stoke, just put 0-2 or 1-3. Anyway enough nitpicking, I'm going for 2-1 Stoke.
i.e. It would be Stoke City @ Southampton
i.e. Back to front.
i.e. Your 2 -1 is 'correct'.
Bit like they get the bloody date base over apex too, so tomorrow would be:
Stoke City @ Southampton on 02/08/14
Bonkers.
We'll be Stoke City Spitfires (or summat) next.
Bloody Yanks
Edit: I'm going for 1 - 1 anyway so can't be wrong either way.
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Post by Ayupshag on Feb 7, 2014 11:51:13 GMT
3-1 I'm afraid. As much as last week was a great performance I can't see us turning them over at their place
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Post by RAF on Feb 7, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
I'm going to predict us getting a hiding, just because I did for the Chelsea and Man Utd games.
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Post by firingsquad on Feb 7, 2014 14:37:34 GMT
I'm going to go 1-1 h/t 1-2 full time Adam and assaidi
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Post by stokemanusa on Feb 7, 2014 18:24:16 GMT
I'm going to go 1-1 h/t 1-2 full time Adam and assaidi I'd like to go 1-1 with your avatar! Anyways, reasonable bet. I have a good feeling about tomorrow. |
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Post by hstoke on Feb 7, 2014 20:37:49 GMT
Come on lads what is the line up tomoz
Bego
Wilko
Shawcross
Cameron
Pierters
Assadi
Adam
Whelan
Odamwingie
Crouch
Walters
Or will N'donkey get back in and presuming Wilson a doubt
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Post by fca47 on Feb 7, 2014 22:00:03 GMT
It's about time we sorted the away form out. This year is even worse than under TP. I'll go 1 - 1.
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Post by firingsquad on Feb 7, 2014 22:03:23 GMT
I'm hoping he doesn't put nzonzi straight back in played better without him
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