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Post by jeycov on May 4, 2014 13:04:06 GMT
Do you think that we should start Crouch v Jonas Olsson for the game on Sunday? I would think that Odemwinge will be keen to prove a point I expect Ryan to return, and 2 of Muniesa, Pieters and Wilson to be in there alongside him. West Brom creating some chances at the moment v Arsenal , especially Berahino, although they are looking vulnerable on the break  Thoughts? |
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Post by march4 on May 4, 2014 13:06:19 GMT
Same team apart from Ryan in for Cameron.
Let's give Muniesa another game at centre back and see how Wilson fares at full back.
These are the sorts of things we need to know for next season.
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Post by arniepieinthesky on May 4, 2014 13:08:06 GMT
I reckon Hughes played Odemwingie knowing him and Assaidi's pace would cause issues - Fulham were likely to be chasing at some stage of the game due to their circumstances, so with pace you can just pip them off. It was a good team selection for that particular match.
It could be more business as usual perhaps for the West Brom game, although I haven't really had my eye on West Brom much this term so wouldn't really know what would be more effective, pace or the link up play Crouch would provide.
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Post by mrpickles on May 4, 2014 13:09:43 GMT
This one - by a mile. Smudge is the work Rivals are doing this weekend going to result in their board becoming anything like this one as far as the functions are concerned? Or will it be back to the same tired old format on Monday? I'm in complete agreement there march. |
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Post by antimony on May 4, 2014 13:16:12 GMT
Do you think that we should start Crouch v Jonas Olsson for the game on Sunday? I would think that Odemwinge will be keen to prove a point I expect Ryan to return, and 2 of Muniesa, Pieters and Wilson to be in there alongside him. West Brom creating some chances at the moment v Arsenal , especially Berahino, although they are looking vulnerable on the break Thoughts? Olsson is slow, turns as quick as milk, and is prone to a rash challenge or 2. Always seems far too amped up to be a reliable CB. I work with some Baggies fans, and they find him infuriating. They are also a lot more direct these days (more so than us anyway) so id say more of the same please. Think we could rip them a new one with the front 3 from yesterday. Question is can Les get them as game for it as he did our last home game. A nothing match away on the last day isnt going to be full of hard challenges and battles lets be honest. Albion will be in party mood regardless after surviving another season. |
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Post by crouchbot on May 9, 2014 7:59:03 GMT
I'd bring Shawcross back in and swap Ireland for Adam for this one, otherwise keep it the same. I can see the merits in playing Crouch against Olsson but this is a different Stoke now. We'll get far more joy playing Odemwingie, Arnie, Assaidi and Ireland/Adam. If we play te same counter attacking game we did against Fulham having these players running at the likes of Olsson and hopefully Lugano will cause them all sorta of problems and I'd fancy another rout ala Villa.
Begovic
Cameron Shawcross Wilson Pieters
Whelan Nzonzi
Assaidi Adam Arnautovic
Odemwingie
Bench:
Sorenson
Muniesa
Wilkinson
Palacios
Etherington
Walters
Crouch
Is Guidetti injured or something? If he is injured I can't see why he's still here, may aswell go back I Citeh.
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Post by apb1 on May 9, 2014 8:02:24 GMT
Muniesa for Shawcross, keep the rest unchanged - although I quite like March's suggestion.
BTW Bring Crouch on or play him and it's his 100th game for us. Or 100th league game.
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Post by lastoftheldk on May 9, 2014 9:11:24 GMT
Start with the same side that started against Fulham
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Post by gilberto on May 9, 2014 9:48:13 GMT
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Post by mrcoke on May 9, 2014 9:58:32 GMT
Shame about Assaidi.
WBA will be a tougher nut to crack than Fulham; they looked quite useful against Sunderland in the second half and if they continue in that vein could be quite a challenge for Stoke. My current feeling is this match could go the way of the Cardiff match.
Before the Fullham match I called for MH to try something different which he duly did. (They must be reading this stuff!)
I expect Crouch will be back in, but WBA defenders can manage him I think so maybe MH should try something different again. What about: keep the same back line and play Ryan up front?
(I'm now going shopping with the wife to avoid the flack.)
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Post by vamborools on May 9, 2014 10:02:10 GMT
Possibly we could benefit by going back to a more direct Pulis ball style of play for this game, it has worked well for us against them for the last 10 years, obviously a weakness of theirs so could pay dividends ?
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Post by thestatusquo on May 9, 2014 12:50:30 GMT
A good chance to get 50 points but even a draws wouldn't be bad as we then beat the previous total of 47.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2014 13:12:56 GMT
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Post by mattythestokie on May 9, 2014 15:03:32 GMT
Begovic
Pieters Shawcross Wilson/Muniesa Cameron
N'zonzi Whelan
Walters/Odemwingie Adam Arnautovic
Walters/Odemwingie.
Thought we played really well on the floor last week and think Walters is more likely to continue that than if we had Crouch in the team. Whether he plays on the wing or up front I'm not quite sure though. Plus a nice reward for the goal he scored.
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Post by coates on May 9, 2014 15:34:53 GMT
More celebrations to come on Sunday |
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on May 9, 2014 16:15:11 GMT
If we play as we did against Fulham, West Brom 0-3 Stoke Unfortunate that Assaidi is out, but I'm sure wingie and arnie will terrorise them just as much. |
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Post by jeycov on May 9, 2014 16:43:25 GMT
Mel provides update on six players PEPE Mel has received mixed injury news ahead of Sunday’s final game of the season against Stoke (ko 3pm). Liam Ridgewell is back in training after missing the last three games due to the knee injury that forced him off in the dying minutes at Manchester City. Morgan Amalfitano was rested against Sunderland on Wednesday – the second of three Albion games in a week – while Jonas Olsson was not risked from the start against the Black Cats and was an unused substitute. But both players are available to face the Potters. The Baggies will be without injured trio Billy Jones and Zoltan Gera (both hamstring), and Steven Reid (groin). Read more at www.wba.co.uk/news/article/mixed-injury-news-for-final-game-1544680.aspx#VuMZ695LfXi3MH2K.99 |
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Post by JoeinOz on May 9, 2014 23:32:02 GMT
unsoiled sheet
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Post by boskampsflaps on May 10, 2014 1:25:14 GMT
Personally I'd try Walters upfront over Crouch.
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Post by unknown182 on May 10, 2014 8:48:03 GMT
Gutted about Assaidi. I'd give Guidetti or Walters a go up front.
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Post by ChiefWiggum on May 10, 2014 12:51:27 GMT
Is Ryan still suspended?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on May 10, 2014 17:19:36 GMT
No,just the one game ban for 2 yellows. |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2014 22:07:39 GMT
This one - by a mile. Smudge is the work Rivals are doing this weekend going to result in their board becoming anything like this one as far as the functions are concerned? Or will it be back to the same tired old format on Monday? I'm in complete agreement there march.  |
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Post by languedocfox on May 11, 2014 6:04:06 GMT
If you win and Newcastle (as seems quite possible) lose, you'll finish up in ninth place: would that be your best PL finish?
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Post by languedocfox on May 11, 2014 6:13:43 GMT
Incidentally: best of luck today (not that luck should come into it). I'm looking forward to seeing City play you next season, and I'd love us to end up in a position, as you are today, where the final match of the season is just about position and not about relegtion.
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on May 11, 2014 7:39:34 GMT
If you win and Newcastle (as seems quite possible) lose, you'll finish up in ninth place: would that be your best PL finish? Yes, and highest points total. See ya next season  |
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Post by Bagwash on May 11, 2014 8:20:58 GMT
Same team as last week,except for Ryan back in,although very hard on Muniesa. Baggies 1:3 Stoke GGGOOOAARRNNN STOKE And to all Stokies going today,av a gud un lads and lassies, See you all next season |
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Post by takeshikovacs on May 11, 2014 9:29:11 GMT
Come on Stoke, give us another performance to be proud of and bolster us throughout the lonely months of the close season!
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Post by eddy on May 11, 2014 10:01:06 GMT
Setting the alarm for 2am then. Watching the lads secure 9th is way better than being conscious for my morning classes.
No way I'm missing the last game of the season.
3-1 Stoke, Odemwingie to get a brace, Arnie with the other after setting up the first 2.
What a time to be a Stokie.
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Post by eddy on May 11, 2014 10:09:40 GMT
Forgot to add my XI, considering Assaidi is out.
--------------------Bego
Cameron Shawcross Wilson Pieters
-------Muniesa-------Nzonzi
---------------Ireland
Arnie-----------------------------Odemwingie
-------------Lanky Pete
Definitely harsh on Glenn Whelan, but Im keen to see Muniesa in a midfield role.
Adam to come on for Ireland if we aren't producing.
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