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Post by stokemanusa on Sept 2, 2014 19:20:23 GMT
Who you having? I personally think this game cries out for Bojan and Arnie to get some confidence and a potential goal like Diouf's to get them going. Starting of from last weeks performance I'd keep the back four and CDM team the same and sub accordingly to the games requirements like last week.
Bego
Bardsley Ryan Wilson Pieters
Nzonzi Whelan
Arnie Bojan Moses
Diouf
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Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 2, 2014 19:22:41 GMT
Same as we played against Man City, I know ill get slated but its the first time we've looked good so far in the league, why change it.
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Post by steakandchips on Sept 2, 2014 19:22:54 GMT
Would be unfair to drop Crouch after the Man City game, but this is the first of many difficult selectios Hughes will have to make this season. We've got depth like never before
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Post by Paul Spencer on Sept 2, 2014 19:24:17 GMT
Come on fella - you didn't have to look too far down the board to see a similar thread to this did you?
No need for another one surely?
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Post by stokemanusa on Sept 2, 2014 19:25:58 GMT
Would be unfair to drop Crouch after the Man City game, but this is the first of many difficult selectios Hughes will have to make this season. We've got depth like never before Yes I see your point but it could be a match that suit's us to let some other's get going. |
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Post by stokemanusa on Sept 2, 2014 19:29:00 GMT
Come on fella - you didn't have to look too far down the board to see a similar thread to this did you? No need for another one surely? That thread isn't in retrospect against a single team we play next.  Case in point' Who would you rather see versus Paul Konchesky? |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 2, 2014 19:30:43 GMT
Moses.
Who would I like to see against Shaw?
Moses.
Who would I like to see against Moreno?
Moses
Etc.
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Post by march4 on Sept 2, 2014 19:31:16 GMT
Same starting 11, please.
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Post by Paul Spencer on Sept 2, 2014 19:32:22 GMT
Come on fella - you didn't have to look too far down the board to see a similar thread to this did you? No need for another one surely? That thread isn't in retrospect against a single team we play next. Case in point' Who would you rather see versus Paul Konchesky? I think it's pretty much covered in there chap. |
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Sept 2, 2014 19:35:38 GMT
Same as we played against Man City, I know ill get slated but its the first time we've looked good so far in the league, why change it. my thoughts exactly, great team performance, try to keep the momentum going. Let the subs come on and play like the want a spot in the first XI. |
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Post by cobhamstokey on Sept 2, 2014 19:42:15 GMT
For me
..........................Bego.........................
Bards.......Ryan...........Wilson.......Eric
...............NZonzi.........GCam..............
Moses..........................................Arno
...........................Diouf........................
...........................Crouch.....................
I'd put in GCam because he's a more attack minded player than Glen. Glens better for away games. I'd keep Crouchy up front because he's a better link man and holds the ball up well.
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Post by mattythestokie on Sept 2, 2014 19:42:37 GMT
I'd like see Adam play. Maybe for Walters.
Guaranteed, the starting 11 against Man City do all, arguably, deserve to play.
However, Adam is one of the players who picks the ball up and first thing is to take it forward. Similar to Moses. In games like these, we need them players.
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 2, 2014 19:45:14 GMT
Gone are the days of predictability, picking a team in a vacuum. The selection threads had become understandably tame, everyone just knew who would be sent into battle, and how they would do it. Different times, like breath of fresh air blowing through the board. I havn't gathered enough evidence re the opposition yet. How will they set up, what are their strengths and weaknesses. Who've they bought etc. I like the odd occasion when opposition fans post on here with thoughts about their team prior to the match {thanks StaffsVilla}, or when some Potter with local knowledge chucks a morcel in. I havn't digested all the info as to whether Assaidi is a money grabbing twat or a tricky winger yet. I don't really know who from our squad are likely to have a game during the break, or how they'll fair. {Arnie returns with a bag of assists and a hatrick for Austria?} I don't know whether I'm likely to see Odemwingie this side of Xmas, or whether Cameron has dipped into a terminally groin-splitting uber sulk. Or whether TP is hiding in Clayton Woods with one of those horse knobbling rayguns {like what they used in the Derby}. I'll hold my cards close to me chest for the moment. Hoping to gather more info before committing mesen to an 'Extended Ted Rodgers' or an 'Inverted Anne Diamond'.  |
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Post by stokemanusa on Sept 2, 2014 19:52:37 GMT
Moses. Who would I like to see against Shaw? Moses. Who would I like to see against Moreno? Moses Etc. He was fantastic. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 2, 2014 19:56:35 GMT
For me ..........................Bego......................... Bards.......Ryan...........Wilson.......Eric ...............NZonzi.........GCam.............. Moses..........................................Arno ...........................Diouf........................ ...........................Crouch..................... I'd put in GCam because he's a more attack minded player than Glen. Glens better for away games. I'd keep Crouchy up front because he's a better link man and holds the ball up well. CAMERON is injured, and we don't want an attack minded defensive midfielder do we, seems to be a contradiction in terms to me. |
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Post by numpty40 on Sept 2, 2014 20:05:19 GMT
Gone are the days of predictability, picking a team in a vacuum. The selection threads had become understandably tame, everyone just knew who would be sent into battle, and how they would do it. Different times, like breath of fresh air blowing through the board. I havn't gathered enough evidence re the opposition yet. How will they set up, what are their strengths and weaknesses. Who've they bought etc. I like the odd occasion when opposition fans post on here with thoughts about their team prior to the match {thanks StaffsVilla}, or when some Potter with local knowledge chucks a morcel in. I havn't digested all the info as to whether Assaidi is a money grabbing twat or a tricky winger yet. I don't really know who from our squad are likely to have a game during the break, or how they'll fair. {Arnie returns with a bag of assists and a hatrick for Austria?} I don't know whether I'm likely to see Odemwingie this side of Xmas, or whether Cameron has dipped into a terminally groin-splitting uber sulk. Or whether TP is hiding in Clayton Woods with one of those horse knobbling rayguns {like what they used in the Derby}. I'll hold my cards close to me chest for the moment. Hoping to gather more info before committing mesen to an 'Extended Ted Rodgers' or an 'Inverted Anne Diamond'. I think the evidence seems to suggest that Assaidi is a money grabbing twat who is pretty tricky on the wing. I can't help you with your other dilemma's I'm afraid |
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Post by Plave on Sept 2, 2014 20:08:02 GMT
Same as we played against Man City, I know ill get slated but its the first time we've looked good so far in the league, why change it. Because they're a different team with different players who'll come with a different gameplan. That 11 did fantastically against Man City but Leicester at home requires a different approach and we must take the initiative. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 2, 2014 20:19:36 GMT
Same as we played against Man City, I know ill get slated but its the first time we've looked good so far in the league, why change it. Because they're a different team with different players who'll come with a different gameplan. That 11 did fantastically against Man City but Leicester at home requires a different approach and we must take the initiative. We still can with that team, push up a bit more etc. |
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Post by redwhite on Sept 2, 2014 20:58:14 GMT
Bego Bardsley Shawcross Huth Muniesa N'zonzi Whelan Moses Bojan Arnie Diouf Subs: Sorensen, Cameron, Assaidi, Crouch, Sidwell, Pieters, Adam Crouch was fantastic last week but I feel he'll be a better player against tougher opposition than against teams like Leicester. |
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Post by robwahlmann on Sept 2, 2014 21:06:34 GMT
..............Bego.............. Bards...Shawx.....Wils...Pieters Arnie....Zonz.....Whelo....Moses .........Crouch...Diouf......... Walters is an away player for me, or to be played against the better teams when we need his workrate more. Even though Charlie was able to take the pace out of the game against City I don't think he impressed enough to get into the first 11. Ireland will still be out for some time, very good player though! Sidwell clearly not in the same form as Zonz and Whelan, but we have a long season ahead of us and will need him. Huth not back to his old self yet, but will be needed. Cameron still injured, but will play an important part. Muni only if Pieters is injured or rested, will be needed though. Bojan and Assaidi players for the last 20-25 minutes right now. Wilko unfortunately not good enough, same for Palacios now. Shea, had hopes for him, but will never make it at Stoke. Butlan needs to play, must go out on loan! Sorro, good cover and important to the group. Wingie, what a pity to lose him for so long!!!  |
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Post by march4 on Sept 2, 2014 21:37:01 GMT
Leicester are another physical team. Consequently, Walters has to play otherwise we will be far too lightweight up front.
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Post by trentvegas on Sept 2, 2014 21:38:10 GMT
Leicester have got their tales up right now, PLAY CROUCH, De Laet and his partner aint got what it takes to deal with his aerial ability and his ability to hold the ball up, Bojan or Diouf to partner him. Same in central mid and at the back as the Citeh game
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Post by BuzzB on Sept 2, 2014 21:39:05 GMT
I think Leicester will be a tough nut to crack, whoever is selected.
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Post by march4 on Sept 2, 2014 21:42:23 GMT
I think Leicester will be a tough nut to crack, whoever is selected. They close down quickly and their forwards are known for their heavy, slightly late challenges on opposition centre backs. Early season they will be difficult opponents. |
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Post by Northy on Sept 3, 2014 5:19:45 GMT
The Leicester players all look like they have the same names as the stoke players, how very strange. Who would the stoke players be that you would play against a Leicester team ?  Same as Man Citeh to start with and perhaps, Assaidi on for Walters ? |
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Post by block27row27 on Sept 3, 2014 8:19:03 GMT
Really don't think we should underestimate Leicester - points against Everton and Arsenal and an unlucky defeat at Chelsea shows that they're a decent side. I'd go with the City lineup, then bring on the players that really want it.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Sept 3, 2014 8:23:00 GMT
Arnie in for Walters, rest stay the same.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Sept 3, 2014 8:28:32 GMT
Arnie in for Walters, rest stay the same. I think that would be my starting 11 as well. I can't see a good reason to make many more changes. |
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Post by andylgr on Sept 3, 2014 9:03:16 GMT
If it wasn't for Odemwingies injury I wouldnt start Arnie but thats changed things so I think we should go with this:
Bego
Bardsley
Shawcross
Wilson
Pieters
Nzonzi
Whelan
Moses
Arnie
Diouf
Crouch
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Post by potterspele on Sept 3, 2014 11:47:19 GMT
Since the first two games were dreadful with diouf on his own I would persist with crouch and diouf up front. Moses should start since he looked quality but the other wing is interchangeable, whichever of assaidi/arnautovic/walters is fittest and ready. Wouldn't change anything else though. We'll see if we've learned how to break a defence down at least.
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Case in point' Who would you rather see versus Paul Konchesky?
