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Diouf
Aug 26, 2014 13:13:59 GMT
Post by onionman on Aug 26, 2014 13:13:59 GMT
Playing with another striker. He's not accustomed to the lone role. But please don't let that stop the agenda ridden imbeciles having their say Thanks. I partly meant that but also are they typically headers, one on ones with then keeper where he has used his pace to get away, long shots, slide rule finishes, intuitive tap ins where he just has the knack of being in the right place ? The reason I ask is because it would be a pointer to the kind of opportunity we attempt to carve out for him whoever he does or does not play alongside. There is no doubt at all from his numbers in Germany that he does know where the back of the net is yet the evidence of 2 games is making some normally sensible people conclude he doesn't know his arse from his elbow which is clearly not the case, so we need to work out how we give him a leg up here He had a shot on the turn in the second half on Sunday, which went wide. The promising thing was that he got the shot away very quickly (even if it was off target) rather than looking to bring the ball under control and steadying himself, as some of our other forwards might. To me that suggests if we can get the ball into his feet in the penalty area enough times, he will get plenty of snap shots. Also the way he dispossessed Chester, and harried the Villa keeper the previous week, suggests he will look to create his own chances by hook or by crook. I don't think he's going to be a pretty player, and I can't see him dominating a defence, but I think he will scrape a decent number of goals over the course of a season. An Akinbiyi type 10-goal haul. The most worrying thing for me was his facial expression, as he seemed to carry an air of desperation which hints he could be a confidence player. So if he gets dropped, and/or the crowd gets on his back, he could start to play like he's living a nightmare.
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Diouf
Aug 26, 2014 13:23:20 GMT
Post by sutekh on Aug 26, 2014 13:23:20 GMT
Lets hope he dunna come on here then cos fuck knows what he will make of some of the plums on this thread
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Diouf
Aug 26, 2014 14:39:28 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 14:39:28 GMT
I seem to remember Bony was shit for quite a while before he came good, and I think he'd stroll into our team at present. Anyway, that's besides the point. Anyone who is willing to form a concrete opinion on a player's ability from two competitive games where the whole team performed below par is a fucking moron, and that stands regardless of whether he does actually turn out to be shit or not. Much in the same way that anyone who believes in an abrahamic god is a fucking moron regardless of whether it actually exists or not. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_DiaBy that logic Ali Dia never got a fair crack of the whip at Southampton. 20 minutes he was on for. He could have been a star that lad, if only they'd have given him time to settle. Not at all the same and you know that.
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Diouf
Aug 26, 2014 20:50:59 GMT
Post by The Red and White Baron on Aug 26, 2014 20:50:59 GMT
I like to think of myself as being reasonable- but I fear for him. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now, but there needs to be improvement.
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Diouf
Aug 27, 2014 7:31:08 GMT
Post by JoeinOz on Aug 27, 2014 7:31:08 GMT
He's too isolated up front. If we can get support to him quicker and closer to him it will be a huge help. At this stage dropping him wouldn't help. Its something that can be worked out.
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Diouf
Aug 27, 2014 7:45:37 GMT
Post by jeycov on Aug 27, 2014 7:45:37 GMT
Let's show him some support - even if it's just a Diouf (Hooooth) when he plays the ball.
We definitely need some new songs to welcome our new players (as well as needing some anyway)
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Diouf
Aug 27, 2014 8:53:48 GMT
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Post by trickydicky73 on Aug 27, 2014 8:53:48 GMT
He's too isolated up front. If we can get support to him quicker and closer to him it will be a huge help. At this stage dropping him wouldn't help. Its something that can be worked out. Other posters have said that Diouf is used to playing in a front 2, Joe. If that's the case, can you see Hughes trying a different formation just to accommodate him? That sounds a bit radical for Hughes considering how well we played using the 4-2-3-1 set up, but how else will we get the best out of Diouf? You say it can be worked out and I am not doubting you or Hughes, but how? Can you see Hughes trying 4-4-2 or will it be a subtle tinkering within the current system?
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Post by Olgrligm on Aug 30, 2014 15:17:51 GMT
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:19:15 GMT
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Post by keasie1863 on Aug 30, 2014 15:19:15 GMT
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Post by Kjones9 on Aug 30, 2014 15:19:28 GMT
Cocks.
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:20:21 GMT
Post by liamo on Aug 30, 2014 15:20:21 GMT
LOL
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:21:26 GMT
Post by chiswickpotter on Aug 30, 2014 15:21:26 GMT
One for all those Stoke 'supporters" who were slagging him off at Hull last weekend. Everyone needs time to adjust especially when the team are not playing well. Idiots!
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:29:40 GMT
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Post by Kjones9 on Aug 30, 2014 15:29:40 GMT
People constantly proved wrong.
Know nothing fucks.
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:55:07 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 15:55:07 GMT
HAHAHA.
Fuck the know it alls.
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:55:44 GMT
Post by liathroid on Aug 30, 2014 15:55:44 GMT
over the moon for the lad
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:56:51 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 15:56:51 GMT
I love this game. He was awful last week then pulls that out of the bag. Absolutely fantastic
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Post by Trouserdog on Aug 30, 2014 15:57:08 GMT
I fucking told you he'd come good.
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Post by crownmeking on Aug 30, 2014 15:57:16 GMT
There should be some red faced idiots on this thread today!!!
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:57:20 GMT
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Post by coates on Aug 30, 2014 15:57:20 GMT
I fucking told you he'd come good.
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:57:48 GMT
Post by Clayton Wood on Aug 30, 2014 15:57:48 GMT
You know what, I'm a fully convinced don't know. His recent Bundesliga history says OK but his games for us, including pre season, have been less than inspiring. I want to find something to latch on to that says he'll come good but without decent service that's not happening. Then given, so far, a poor first touch you'd hope when the service improves he can make the most of his chances. But then... Convince me Mr Diouf. OK I'm starting to be swayed.
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:57:54 GMT
Post by jeycov on Aug 30, 2014 15:57:54 GMT
over the moon for the lad Yes fantastic
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 15:58:34 GMT
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:58:49 GMT
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Post by mrred on Aug 30, 2014 15:58:49 GMT
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:59:36 GMT
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Post by coates on Aug 30, 2014 15:59:36 GMT
Thank you, being saying it since day 1. Slated to fuck for it. The guy is dog shit You were saying??
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 15:59:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 15:59:49 GMT
Grow up! Why can't you all just enjoy the victory instead of coming on here to say "I told you so" Bunch of arses.
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Post by slother on Aug 30, 2014 16:00:09 GMT
Maria Diouf @mariadiouf I'm SO proud of Mame and so happy for stoke city!! Go potters Goarn Mrs Diouf!!!
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 16:00:14 GMT
Post by crownmeking on Aug 30, 2014 16:00:14 GMT
I fucking told you he'd come good. I hope you are embarrassed!
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 16:01:55 GMT
Post by crownmeking on Aug 30, 2014 16:01:55 GMT
Grow up! Why can't you all just enjoy the victory instead of coming on here to say "I told you so" Bunch of arses. People have every right to comment on this mate!! They wrote Diouf off like a bunch of idiots.
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Post by coates on Aug 30, 2014 16:02:04 GMT
Grow up! Why can't you all just enjoy the victory instead of coming on here to say "I told you so" Bunch of arses. Nothing wrong with showing up people who slag players off before giving them a proper change.
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Diouf
Aug 30, 2014 16:02:11 GMT
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Post by chamberlain on Aug 30, 2014 16:02:11 GMT
There really are some fukin knownothings on the oatie. Can't be arsed to have a look but at least 1 was comparing him with pericard
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