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Post by GeneralFaye on Mar 5, 2015 17:32:12 GMT
"if anyone spat at me they'd be eating their supper through a straw that night".. how can you not love the guy?  |
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Post by harryburrows on Mar 5, 2015 17:35:35 GMT
Durhams bigging us up these days
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Post by GeneralFaye on Mar 5, 2015 17:36:46 GMT
Seems to think Mark Hughes is "pound for pound" up there for manager of the year.
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Post by stokie1130 on Mar 5, 2015 17:42:49 GMT
I know i cant belive it lol wish that whelan would get more praise thoght he was outstanding lastnight
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Post by redwhite on Mar 5, 2015 17:46:46 GMT
He's making up for Huthy's absence for sure!
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 5, 2015 18:22:30 GMT
Knowing the FA, Jon will probably get a charge for that!
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Post by hartzchoco on Mar 5, 2015 18:25:50 GMT
"if anyone spat at me they'd be eating their supper through a straw that night".. how can you not love the guy? Simply beautiful. |
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 5, 2015 18:40:29 GMT
Stoke legend.
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Post by spitthedog on Mar 5, 2015 18:51:26 GMT
"if anyone spat at me they'd be eating their supper through a straw that night".. how can you not love the guy? He knows how to connect with our fans that's for sure. |
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Post by wearestoke80 on Mar 5, 2015 18:55:23 GMT
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Mar 5, 2015 19:02:49 GMT
I was joking about the FA charge but look at the tarts on here....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 19:14:44 GMT
I have no doubt they would too |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 20:40:53 GMT
He does have something of the hard case about him does Jon! I've not been his biggest fan over the years, but you have got to like the guy. As I've said before though, he's been very good this season. Keep it up lad!
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Post by Trouserdog on Mar 5, 2015 20:48:05 GMT
Defenders must dread coming up against Walters- even if they get the better of him through ability, they know they'll be coming off the pitch with bruises. I always enjoy seeing him come up against young, inexperienced full-backs who've probably never experienced anything like the physical mauling that Super Jon gives them. That poor lad from West Ham was virtually in tears by the time the final whistle went!
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Mar 5, 2015 20:52:23 GMT
Listened to it live this afternoon and he came across very well.Goughie was pissing himsen when he gave his views on spitting and totally agreed with him.We really are fortunate to have players at our club with the character of John Walters,top top bloke and player.
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Post by foxysgloves on Mar 5, 2015 20:56:02 GMT
Listened to it live this afternoon and he came across very well.Goughie was pissing himsen when he gave his views on spitting and totally agreed with him.We really are fortunate to have players at our club with the character of John Walters,top top bloke and player. 100% agreed. Some of the abuse he received on here at times was shameful. Even when he was poor (a lot less often than some suggested) he never failed to give absolutely everything for the cause. Stoke City legend. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Mar 5, 2015 21:01:29 GMT
Listened to it live this afternoon and he came across very well.Goughie was pissing himsen when he gave his views on spitting and totally agreed with him.We really are fortunate to have players at our club with the character of John Walters,top top bloke and player. 100% agreed. Some of the abuse he received on here at times was shameful. Even when he was poor (a lot less often than some suggested) he never failed to give absolutely everything for the cause. Stoke City legend. To be fair I don't ever remember anyone criticising his effort or ability to give absolutely everything he had. The criticism at the time was, for the most part, was justified just as the praise is more than justified this season. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 21:10:46 GMT
I for one have definitely changed my opinion on the bloke.
In fact he has become one of my favourite players lately,the way he has played this season and the way he approaches games for us can only be admired and long may it continue.
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Post by foxysgloves on Mar 5, 2015 21:14:30 GMT
100% agreed. Some of the abuse he received on here at times was shameful. Even when he was poor (a lot less often than some suggested) he never failed to give absolutely everything for the cause. Stoke City legend. To be fair I don't ever remember anyone criticising his effort or ability to give absolutely everything he had. The criticism at the time was, for the most part, was justified just as the praise is more than justified this season. Can't really agree Dave. He was a convenient scapegoat due essentially to Pulis clearly having a bit of a fixation on him. Despite being played out of position and without rest I personally felt he never let us down. I lost count of the arguments I and others had on here defending him. He was far from the weak link he was made out to be and is one of the main reasons we've forgotten what a relegation battle feels like. |
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Post by Clem Fandango on Mar 5, 2015 21:15:16 GMT
Defenders must dread coming up against Walters- even if they get the better of him through ability, they know they'll be coming off the pitch with bruises. I always enjoy seeing him come up against young, inexperienced full-backs who've probably never experienced anything like the physical mauling that Super Jon gives them. That poor lad from West Ham was virtually in tears by the time the final whistle went! Gary Neville always seems to big him up when covering us just saying that Walters is horrible to come up against because he just won't stop |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 21:24:23 GMT
Defenders must dread coming up against Walters- even if they get the better of him through ability, they know they'll be coming off the pitch with bruises. I always enjoy seeing him come up against young, inexperienced full-backs who've probably never experienced anything like the physical mauling that Super Jon gives them. That poor lad from West Ham was virtually in tears by the time the final whistle went! I thought that young LB for Everton last night had a rude awakening from Jon. He was all over him, and the lad looked like a lost puppy at times. |
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Post by robstokie on Mar 5, 2015 21:36:08 GMT
There is something likeable about SJW. Apart from the fact that he has made the most of what some would describe as a 'modest' amount of natural ability, and he sweats blood and runs himself into the ground for our club, he comes across as a thoroughly decent, honest and likeable bloke who is able to relate to us supporters in a way that most prem players cannot.
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Post by march4 on Mar 5, 2015 21:47:26 GMT
If SJW did batter an opponent for spitting at him the referee should wave play on.
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Post by mrpickles on Mar 5, 2015 21:51:04 GMT
If SJW did batter an opponent for spitting at him the referee should wave play on. After taking a moment to laugh, and then send the 'spitter' off of course  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 22:03:43 GMT
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Post by march4 on Mar 5, 2015 22:05:33 GMT
If SJW did batter an opponent for spitting at him the referee should wave play on. After taking a moment to laugh, and then send the 'spitter' off of course Good point |
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Post by chad on Mar 5, 2015 22:12:01 GMT
What was it that report said
He's like big red truck that never stops going round and round and bumping into people
The guy epitomises everything that we are about
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Post by stantheman on Mar 5, 2015 22:38:06 GMT
£2.75 million, 200 appearances and 49 x goals.
Fantastic work ethic, 100% effort and commitment for every second he's on the pitch.
The expression 'Stoke DNA' is Jon Walters.
He's also a very humble man who has time for everyone he meets, and his team-mates think the world of him.
Sign him up for another couple of years please.
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Post by Linx on Mar 5, 2015 23:08:43 GMT
Part of the rehabilitation of people's views on SJW's ability (as opposed to his workrate and commitment) has been his unlikely partnership with Bojan for those few delectable months either side of Christmas. People saw a different SJW, defter of touch and sharper of vision. I am beginning to wish he was five years younger, so that he can stay at his peak for longer. He will wane as he gets more into his thirties. slower, precise and technical players like Crouch can probably go on until they are about 36-37. Super John's game is all about energy and bustle. His duracell battery will die out sooner rather than later, surely?
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Post by march4 on Mar 5, 2015 23:48:54 GMT
Part of the rehabilitation of people's views on SJW's ability (as opposed to his workrate and commitment) has been his unlikely partnership with Bojan for those few delectable months either side of Christmas. People saw a different SJW, defter of touch and sharper of vision. I am beginning to wish he was five years younger, so that he can stay at his peak for longer. He will wane as he gets more into his thirties. slower, precise and technical players like Crouch can probably go on until they are about 36-37. Super John's game is all about energy and bustle. His duracell battery will die out sooner rather than later, surely? Rory kept on going. |
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