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Post by that's our Ric on Jan 24, 2015 21:39:45 GMT
Send Out the dogs of war I say Glenn Whelan - Jonny Walters - Steve Sidewell et al Sidwell..."dog of war"....more like a poodle !! with a tragic line in edge-of-the-box sliding tackles
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Post by Northy on Jan 24, 2015 21:48:51 GMT
A strong team wouldn't include Huth, he looked uncomfortable on the ball v Wrexham and was part of the reason are build up was so slow. He also got beaten in the air. He needs to get out on loan. Many I think what him in for sentimental reasons. He is a legend but he's not the future. Same team as Leicester. Agree with this, maybe Butland in goal
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Post by potter25 on Jan 24, 2015 22:05:49 GMT
It's a night for the lads that will get their sleeves rolled up and get stuck in
We don't turn up we will get done
We are now one of the favourites but rochdale will be thinking if we can beat stoke and get Bradford at home we have a good chance of getting to the 1/4 finals...
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Post by jarvinski on Jan 24, 2015 22:24:51 GMT
You sant to see the state of their fucking pitch
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jan 25, 2015 5:01:54 GMT
The only change I would make is Adam or Ireland in for Bojan...
...UNLESS he wants to play, in which case go for it, Bojan.
I don't want any dicking around here. Rochdale are a good side and and given our tradition of fucking up there's no reason to "rest" anyone. Including Bojan and Bego.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 5:39:27 GMT
Yes I agree 5th favourites now behind The Shit, Arsenal, Liverpool & West Ham.Don't risk Ryan & Bojan if he's not 100%, except for that full strength please Hughesy.The Shit, Arsenal & Liverpool will still concentrate on finishing top 4 so great chance for us again this season to get to Wembley. Dead right there, especially so with the shit and the dippers having replays, and dippers still in Europe, I am dead sure we will do the job tomorrow, and with the draw being held before KO imagine how pumped we will be if we get someone like Bradford at home in the 5th...Bollocks to counting chickens and all that, I say lets fucking well count them, skin them, and cook the fuckers...Positive Mental Attitude...
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Post by jarhead on Jan 25, 2015 6:40:44 GMT
It also means there shouldn't be a bloody meltdown on here if it does because if it can happen to all those teams it sure as hell can happen to us Correct and there squads cost billions certainly man city and Chelsea! Spurs have spent a fortune aswell! Come on stoke
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Post by agingerstokie on Jan 25, 2015 7:21:56 GMT
You sant to see the state of their fucking pitch how bad is it?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 7:31:06 GMT
Don't mess about. Full strength team. Next round.
We have enough points in the bank to chuck some resources at this competition now.
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Post by metalhead on Jan 25, 2015 8:57:54 GMT
We played an under strength team and almost lost to Wrexham.
I would drop maybe Bojan only. Perhaps Moses too. Other than that, put a good team out.
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Post by FakeStokeBloke on Jan 25, 2015 9:05:50 GMT
I would play:
Butland
Pieters, Wolly, Muni, Cameron N'zonzi, Adam Walters, Bojan, Arnie Crouch
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Post by metalhead on Jan 25, 2015 9:09:08 GMT
I would play: Butland Pieters, Wolly, Muni, Cameron N'zonzi, Adam Walters, Bojan, Arnie Crouch Take Bojan out and this would do for me.
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Post by wearestoke80 on Jan 25, 2015 9:11:07 GMT
I would play: Butland Pieters, Wolly, Muni, Cameron N'zonzi, Adam Walters, Bojan, Arnie Crouch Whelan for Adam
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Post by towraytek on Jan 25, 2015 9:18:46 GMT
The FA Cup has been short on shocks for the last few seasons but those results yesterday must have been the biggest wake-up call ever for the Premiership teams left in it, with the remaining managers and Chairman knowing that with a bit of nous, their clubs can go all the way.
We know we are the better side and whatever the tactics, tomorrow night will mostly be about character.
Ek
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Post by that's our Ric on Jan 25, 2015 9:34:48 GMT
I would play: Butland Pieters, Wolly, Muni, Cameron N'zonzi, Adam Walters, Bojan, Arnie Crouch Whelan for Adam Whelan is the 1st name on the team sheet, a game absolutely made for him and Walters. Adam would be a liability for this with his tackling and the state of the pitch would squash his passing game. Probably is a game for long balls to the big fella Crouch but keep Bojan in there too for his shooting prowess All the warning signals are there after yesterday's results No excuses Stoke for not being on it from the off !!!
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Post by FakeStokeBloke on Jan 25, 2015 11:06:20 GMT
Whelan is the 1st name on the team sheet, a game absolutely made for him and Walters. Adam would be a liability for this with his tackling and the state of the pitch would squash his passing game. Probably is a game for long balls to the big fella Crouch but keep Bojan in there too for his shooting prowess All the warning signals are there after yesterday's results No excuses Stoke for not being on it from the off !!! I agree that Whelan is a good player and that the game would suit him but Adam needs games and he isn't good enough to fit in there at prem level. Therefore I think he would do okay in there with N'zonzi who is class
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2015 11:15:01 GMT
If we do make it past Rochdale, which by no means is guaranteed, there will not be many teams left in the competition that I'd expect us to lose to. Arsenal, maybe Liverpool, maybe Man United. All of those cup-sets are very good news for us if we are to make a cup run! If we get through and draw any of those 3 at home then I fancy our chances.
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Post by Kjones9 on Jan 25, 2015 11:15:11 GMT
I wouldn't play Bojan still.
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Post by redstriper on Jan 25, 2015 11:19:37 GMT
It's amazing, but if we win, we could, if todays matches and the replays go like the games yesterday, be the highest placed team left in the comp, and therefore favourites by the time the next round matches start! What more incentive could the players need ?
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Post by heisenberg88 on Jan 25, 2015 11:19:42 GMT
I wouldn't play Bojan still. Why not? He's our best player and this is the biggest game of our season up to now
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Post by potter25 on Jan 25, 2015 11:20:25 GMT
I wouldn't play Bojan still. Agreed but would certainly have him on the bench..
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Post by Kjones9 on Jan 25, 2015 11:32:46 GMT
I wouldn't play Bojan still. Agreed but would certainly have him on the bench.. Yes I'd have him on the bench, for if we're desperate. I just think it's more trouble than it's worth playing him against a lower league team, in sub zero temperatures and on a shit pitch.
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Post by dutchstokie on Jan 25, 2015 11:52:32 GMT
Agreed but would certainly have him on the bench.. Yes I'd have him on the bench, for if we're desperate. I just think it's more trouble than it's worth playing him against a lower league team, in sub zero temperatures and on a shit pitch. Plus the over-riding factor of one of the Rochdale players putting in a mistimed tackle and clattering Bojan. Its not meant to be a slight on their players, it just happens sometimes. Weve got a strong enough squad to put this one to bed so everyone bring their 'A game' to Rochdale and we're through. Make no mistake though this will be a tough game - Rochdale are 5th in League one and going well
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Post by blackpoolred on Jan 25, 2015 11:54:46 GMT
Best mate is Leeds supporter and he said Rochdale were the best side they played last year(including championship teams) Organised team and passed them of the park, a real quality outfit.
I have to confess I thought they were a strugling tier 4 team, never realised they were doing so well. Tough game for us and if we dont come out with our strongest team and all guns blazing then it will be almost certain defeat.
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Post by upthefud on Jan 25, 2015 12:00:55 GMT
Butland
Bardsley Wolly Huth Pieters
Cameron Sidwell
Ireland Adam Arnie
Walters
I'm as worried about risking Moses as I am for Bojan, both make the bench.
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Post by wearestoke80 on Jan 25, 2015 14:30:33 GMT
Butland Bardsley Wolly Huth Pieters Cameron Sidwell Ireland Adam Arnie Walters I'm as worried about risking Moses as I am for Bojan, both make the bench. Huth over muniesa or Wilson ??
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Post by upthefud on Jan 25, 2015 14:58:15 GMT
Butland Bardsley Wolly Huth Pieters Cameron Sidwell Ireland Adam Arnie Walters I'm as worried about risking Moses as I am for Bojan, both make the bench. Huth over muniesa or Wilson ?? Given the opposition and the weather expected Huth must start ahead of Muni! If you'd prefer Wilson then that's personal preference. I just think Huth would relish a battle
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