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Post by stokielancer on Aug 30, 2014 18:41:35 GMT
The man , the rock, the captain! Legend! Mountain!
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Post by scfcno1fan on Aug 30, 2014 18:42:29 GMT
He really was fantastic today.
No number of superlatives would do his performance justice.
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Post by spongebobflathead on Aug 30, 2014 18:49:28 GMT
Can we start to merge the shawcross threads now ? Ffs !
Top top performance today and im made up ,I know I'm not going to get a lot of love on here for this but he was pretty poor against hull and even worse against villa
I think this shawcross for England on the three performances is a load of bollocks quite frankly , tin hat on !
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Post by jeycov on Aug 30, 2014 18:51:50 GMT
We are the feature game for SNF on Sky - let's hope that doesn't put in the shop window for a few big bids over the next couple of days.
Fantastic game and fantastic leadership today too
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Post by PotterLog on Aug 30, 2014 18:52:44 GMT
Can we start to merge the shawcross threads now ? Ffs ! Top top performance today and im made up ,I know I'm not going to get a lot of love on here for this but he was pretty poor against hull and even worse against villa I think this shawcross for England on the three performances is a load of bollocks quite frankly , tin hat on ! What about Shawcross for England on the six successive seasons of outstanding performances in central defence and the fact that Jagielka and Cahill conceded nine goals between them today? |
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Post by adi on Aug 30, 2014 18:56:28 GMT
He is immense. It's not like he plays alongside a world class defence, yet he still makes is look solid.
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Post by spongebobflathead on Aug 30, 2014 18:58:52 GMT
Can we start to merge the shawcross threads now ? Ffs ! Top top performance today and im made up ,I know I'm not going to get a lot of love on here for this but he was pretty poor against hull and even worse against villa I think this shawcross for England on the three performances is a load of bollocks quite frankly , tin hat on ! What about Shawcross for England on the six successive seasons of outstanding performances in central defence and the fact that Jagielka and Cahill conceded nine goals between them today? Which is fine and I happen to agree but I didnt see the board go into overdrive with no less than six different threads suggesting shawcross for England after the villa game ! Its just a little bit knee jerky for me sorry (not trying to sound like a pompus twat )but that is football and supporters tbh |
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Post by ruts66 on Aug 30, 2014 19:02:53 GMT
I love Ryan to bits and he's an excellent defender but he still needs to add quality distribution to his locker. Hopefully this will come through confidence and trust in Hughesy's alternative interpretation of football...
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Post by robstokie on Aug 30, 2014 19:06:57 GMT
Fuck them. England's loss is Stokes gain. All I know is that there is no English centre-half who is as good as our Ryan at the basic nuts-n-bolts of being a centre-half (positioning, the ability to read a game, throwing your body on the line and the ability to defend set-pieces).
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Post by harrysburrow on Aug 30, 2014 19:18:05 GMT
He's a top defender - if others can't see it then bollox too em.
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Post by Ryan_Shawjosh on Aug 30, 2014 19:26:09 GMT
I very rarely say this about a player but he can't be far off legendary status for Stoke. He has been faultless since joining us and being with us through our rise from the championship (apart from the first few games in our first season, but I'll ignore them).
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Post by davejohnno1 on Aug 30, 2014 20:08:44 GMT
What about Shawcross for England on the six successive seasons of outstanding performances in central defence and the fact that Jagielka and Cahill conceded nine goals between them today? Which is fine and I happen to agree but I didnt see the board go into overdrive with no less than six different threads suggesting shawcross for England after the villa game ! Its just a little bit knee jerky for me sorry (not trying to sound like a pompus twat )but that is football and supporters tbh He saved 2 certain goals against Villa, was unthreatened v Hull and scored our equaliser, untroubled v Pompey and was immense today. His form this season more than merits an England call up. Hodgson has reportedly called up Chambers because he has 5 injuries at the back. You telling me there are 5 better centre halves in this country better than Shawcross, let alone 5 English ones? He should be in that squad, simple as that! |
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Post by march4 on Aug 30, 2014 20:08:57 GMT
Back to his very best today, perhaps because he had a proper defender playing right back so that Ryan could concentrate on his own job.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 20:13:35 GMT
SSSSSHHHHHHH will people please stop banging on about Shawcross -- for Engshyte
I certainly dont want him ANYWHERE NEAR that fucking train wreck of an international setup
(remember they couldnt even beat Costa Fucking Rica in a meaningless rubber when the time came - no guts - no pride - no hope)
he's simply - too good for em !
and he's a legend for us already, if not in the making
ps How do you pick your new captain when its widely known he likes to mount grannies ?
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Post by TheBra1n on Aug 30, 2014 20:15:20 GMT
im so so glad Ryan isnt anywhere near the car crash of a football team that is the England team
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Post by robwahlmann on Aug 30, 2014 20:19:30 GMT
If England need an old fashioned rock solid defender Shawcross is the answer! If this is enough for England is another question, but I'm sure Ryan wouldn't let anybody down when it comes to committment! Go on Ryan!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 20:21:47 GMT
'Go on Ryan' - play for Stoke for another ten years - far more appropriate  |
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Post by lordb on Aug 30, 2014 20:27:57 GMT
I think,after just the 6 years,that the media are starting to twig 're Ryan now.
He's getting praise today from all sorts.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 20:39:58 GMT
I love Ryan Shawcross.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2014 20:43:39 GMT
There used to be certain man who played for Stoke City who I loved to see in the team every week. Denis Smith was his name. Ryan is right up there alongside him in my mind!
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 30, 2014 21:19:20 GMT
Andy Dunn ?@andydunn_SM 9m
Had already written a piece for tomorrow's paper wondering what Shawcross had to do to get another England chance ...seems like today's performance makes it even more of a mystery.
Ian Dennis ?@iandennisbbc
First time since February that #mcfc failed to score in PL but deserved win for #scfc. Shawcross outstanding
Jim White ?@jimw1
Also you have to think Ryan Shawcross must have done something to upset Roy. His performance today was terrific
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Post by onionman on Aug 30, 2014 22:09:07 GMT
If the media calls for him to be picked, he'll be picked.
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Post by Vermelho20312505 on Aug 30, 2014 22:18:13 GMT
What about Shawcross for England on the six successive seasons of outstanding performances in central defence and the fact that Jagielka and Cahill conceded nine goals between them today? Which is fine and I happen to agree but I didnt see the board go into overdrive with no less than six different threads suggesting shawcross for England after the villa game ! Its just a little bit knee jerky for me sorry (not trying to sound like a pompus twat )but that is football and supporters tbh Firstly, he wasn't poor against either Villa or Hull! Secondly, why would there be a load of threads about Ryan's brilliance after too disappointing team performances? That would be pretty illogical wouldn't it? I think most have pointed out that it's based on years of great displays. Today is an apt time to raise it again following a mammoth performance away to the champions on the week he is again omitted from the England squad behind a load of crap. Simple. Sent from my GT-I8190N using proboards |
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Post by spongebobflathead on Aug 30, 2014 22:23:32 GMT
Which is fine and I happen to agree but I didnt see the board go into overdrive with no less than six different threads suggesting shawcross for England after the villa game ! Its just a little bit knee jerky for me sorry (not trying to sound like a pompus twat )but that is football and supporters tbh Firstly, he wasn't poor against either Villa or Hull! Secondly, why would there be a load of threads about Ryan's brilliance after too disappointing team performances? That would be pretty illogical wouldn't it? I think most have pointed out that it's based on years of great displays. Today is an apt time to raise it again following a mammoth performance away to the champions on the week he is again omitted from the England squad behind a load of crap. Simple. Sent from my GT-I8190N using proboards Fair enough , we will have to agree to disagree , I though he was poor against hull and very poor against villa ! |
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Post by parttimelurker on Aug 30, 2014 22:52:11 GMT
Erik Pieters can get into the defence of Holland squad who have made it to the last two World Cup Finals. Yet people think that Ryan (our crown jewel) isn't good enough to get in the really quite shit England squad. No wonder we never get anywhere.
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Post by Bagwash on Aug 31, 2014 2:25:46 GMT
For what its worth here is my humble opinion of our captain.
In my eyes the bloke is already a Stoke legend based on his performances since he joined the club and also the way he conducts himself off the pitch.
If you need a modern day footballing role model for young kids then Ryan's your man.As long as he wears the red and white of Stoke then being selfish I am not too fussed
whether he represents the national team or not.He most certainly is good enough.
Ryan Shawcross,Stoke City captain.
Long may it continue.
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