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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 15:19:13 GMT
I think there could be a major upset on the cards here, and Man Utd might sneak a late draw
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Post by NassauDave on Dec 30, 2014 15:20:26 GMT
Dont hope for too much. That way you may be pleasantly surprised. That's the roller coaster ride of following Stoke City Football Club. Its either really exciting and delerious or it makes you feel worried and sick. And sometimes it's just like the teacup ride Dave. Billy, even that one makes me queasy
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Post by pulismaskreplica on Dec 30, 2014 15:26:35 GMT
1-1 Diouf
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 15:51:04 GMT
Now Bojan is injured, play Diouf behind Crouch with Arnie and Assaidi on the wings.
Walters as an impact sub late on.
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Post by Gods on Dec 30, 2014 15:53:46 GMT
Now Bojan is injured, play Diouf behind Crouch with Arnie and Assaidi on the wings. Walters as an impact sub late on. Sounds good but won't Sparky want to keep it much tighter than that, pack the midfield and hope to pinch something?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 15:57:32 GMT
I have no idea, no Bojan for this one by the looks of things and Moses still isn't back...
I'm guessing Diouf up top with Arnie, Ireland and Walters behind him
If they're without Di Maria they'll be lacking pace and then I think it comes down to how well we can defend, I fancy us to score atleast one against them so really it'll be a test of the back 4 and if it's the same one we played last week then fancy us to get atleast a point
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 15:58:29 GMT
Now Bojan is injured, play Diouf behind Crouch with Arnie and Assaidi on the wings. Walters as an impact sub late on. Sounds good but won't Sparky want to keep it much tighter than that, pack the midfield and hope to pinch something? It's a similar side and shape to what he put out at the Etihad to be fair, only he played Walters and Moses on the wing, instead of Arnie and Assaidi. Even then, he subbed off Walters and put Odemwingie on at half time. He might just go for it?
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Post by andylgr on Dec 30, 2014 15:59:22 GMT
There's no way diouf should be playing behind crouchy.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 16:08:14 GMT
There's no way diouf should be playing behind crouchy. His best game in a Stoke shirt came from that position, away at Man City. He's Walters plus goals.
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Post by stokebothends on Dec 30, 2014 16:15:09 GMT
Light Rain and eighteen mile an hour southerly winds predicted for Thursday, not sure if the direction of the wind makes a difference re how windy it is in the ground but it shud have some sort of impact on the game
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Post by lordb on Dec 30, 2014 16:56:15 GMT
Adam in please if Bojan is out.
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Post by 2004 on Dec 31, 2014 10:09:41 GMT
Right then. The shit. Who to pick. I would drop Crouch who has been very poor over the last few games and pick this team.
Begovic
Cameron Shawcross Muniesa Pieters
Whelan N'Zonzi
Walters Bojan (I'm hoping. Adam if injured) Arnautovic
Diouf
Subs: Butland Huth Wilson Assaidi Adam Crouch Shenton
I reckon we can get a draw in this one and I think it will be 2-2.
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Post by Northy on Dec 31, 2014 10:19:52 GMT
here's hoping for the same as last season, although they are a different proposition this time
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 31, 2014 10:23:50 GMT
here's hoping for the same as last season, although they are a different proposition this time They are a different proposition. Very different. More backbone and some real quality Nige.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Dec 31, 2014 10:24:26 GMT
I think we're a better team too though, so I wouldn't be surprised by a win for the mighty Potters.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 10:31:41 GMT
Right then. The shit. Who to pick. I would drop Crouch who has been very poor over the last few games and pick this team. Begovic Cameron Shawcross Muniesa Pieters Whelan N'Zonzi Walters Bojan (I'm hoping. Adam if injured) Arnautovic Diouf Subs: Butland Huth Wilson Assaidi Adam Crouch Shenton I reckon we can get a draw in this one and I think it will be 2-2. I'd go with the same team as that. 3-2 win
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Dec 31, 2014 10:32:21 GMT
United have some great players but not a good balance to the team.
Shit midfield and defence. World Class attack and goalkeeper.
The trick is to score more goals than them Nige
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Post by davejohnno1 on Dec 31, 2014 10:37:47 GMT
If Bojan is injured, I would go with;
Begovic Cameron, Shawcross, Muniesa, Pieters Arnie, N'zonzi, Whelan, Assaidi Walters Diouf
4-4-1-1 at its best.
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Post by marrer on Dec 31, 2014 10:38:21 GMT
Full of beer from a great funeral wake in Oz so I feel I just have to say this as it hasn't been said up to now so hear goes...........
In the Manchester Slums In the Manchester Slums They look in the dustbin for something to eat They find a dead dog and they think it's a treat In the Manchester slums....
Will be watching this from outback Australia; hope to hear the Boothen Enders give this a go
Cheers
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 10:42:52 GMT
United have some great players but not a good balance to the team. Shit midfield and defence. World Class attack and goalkeeper. The trick is to score more goals than them Nige Shit midfield? Rooney,Carrick,and Mata started the last game,every single one of those players would walk into our team. Let's not pretend that tomorrow isn't going to be anything other than a ridiculously hard game,otherwise we could just make ourselves look a bit daft.
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 31, 2014 10:49:58 GMT
Can we win without Boj?
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Post by 2004 on Dec 31, 2014 10:52:31 GMT
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 31, 2014 10:53:39 GMT
Arno has done well last few games. On Thursday we need him to be a big influence.
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Post by kurt on Dec 31, 2014 10:59:06 GMT
Arno has done well last few games. On Thursday we need him to be a big influence. Think, the last 15 minutes at Old Trafford were his best moments this season so far....hope he can deliver it once again.
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 31, 2014 11:01:37 GMT
Arno has done well last few games. On Thursday we need him to be a big influence. Think, the last 15 minutes at Old Trafford were his best moments this season so far....hope he can deliver it once again. Praaps he's been practicing corner taking!!
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Post by marrer on Dec 31, 2014 11:07:37 GMT
Hey up Joe; what are you up to tonight?? Back on the in-laws' farm. My wife is asking me what I am up to on the computer?
I said OATCAKE!
Enough said; she thinks I'm nuts!
Happy new year
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Post by JoeinOz on Dec 31, 2014 11:16:12 GMT
Hey up Joe; what are you up to tonight?? Back on the in-laws' farm. My wife is asking me what I am up to on the computer? I said OATCAKE! Enough said; she thinks I'm nuts! Happy new year Staying at home. Was out last night and I'm going out Friday. NYE is a bit of a non enttity to me. Pubs are full of part timers. Less than 3 hours of 2014 remain.
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Post by darksideofthemoon on Dec 31, 2014 11:32:22 GMT
Hey up Joe; what are you up to tonight?? Back on the in-laws' farm. My wife is asking me what I am up to on the computer? I said OATCAKE! Enough said; she thinks I'm nuts! Happy new year Staying at home. Was out last night and I'm going out Friday. NYE is a bit of a non enttity to me. Pubs are full of part timers. Less than 3 hours of 2014 remain. At home having a quiet night too !! Happy New Year to you both !!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2014 11:43:29 GMT
We need to get the Brit rockin', even if they score. Let's all get behind them for this one!
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Post by luke45 on Dec 31, 2014 11:57:34 GMT
If Bojan is injured, I would go with; Begovic Cameron, Shawcross, Muniesa, Pieters Arnie, N'zonzi, Whelan, Assaidi Walters Diouf 4-4-1-1 at its best. That would be my team as well. I think we can definitely rule Bojan out of starting tomorrow, hopefully he might make the bench. I think pace and width is key for us tomorrow which is why I would start Assaidi, Man Utd's wing back system should allow us space to exploit in the wide areas when they lose possession of the ball and we've got to try and punish them for that at every opportunity. At the very least it should force their back three to become stretched and hopefully free up space through the middle for Walters and Diouf to make use of. It's hard to imagine us keeping a clean sheet tomorrow against such a strong attack but I still think they're very vulnerable without the ball and I'm confident we'll score 1 or 2 goals. I'm going for 2-2.
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