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Post by Jamo on the wing on Aug 4, 2015 18:44:37 GMT
Given pre season fitness and assuming no late signing I predict Butland Johnson Cameron Muniesa Pieters Van Ginkel. Whelan Adam Walters. Diouf. Arnautovic. Sub to come on Affelay. Bojan and Joselu That looks the most likely at this point.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 4, 2015 18:46:16 GMT
What is the news on Arnie? we need him to play against Liverpool, if fit.
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Post by jezzascfc on Aug 4, 2015 18:52:32 GMT
What is the news on Arnie? we need him to play against Liverpool, if fit. The way Arnie disconsolately trooped off, having ripped off the strapping he already had on his thigh, at the weekend, it may well be too soon for him to start again - which would be a huge loss.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 4, 2015 18:55:57 GMT
What is the news on Arnie? we need him to play against Liverpool, if fit. The way Arnie disconsolately trooped off, having ripped off the strapping he already had on his thigh, at the weekend, it may well be too soon for him to start again - which would be a huge loss. Agreed, Looked like an injury that could have him out for weeks but I hope I'm wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 10:06:39 GMT
Stoke v Liverpool will be the first fixture in Premier League history to be played in consecutive games at the same venue. Liverpool have only drawn a blank three times on the opening weekend of a Premier League campaign (92/93, 05/06, 12/13). Stoke have won just once on the opening weekend of a Premier League season – 2009/10 vs Burnley. Stoke have scored 21 goals from outside the box in two PL seasons under Mark Hughes; they scored 13 in five under Tony Pulis. The Potters have scored in their last 11 home league games; only Chelsea (19) can boast a longer current run.
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Post by lastoftheldk on Aug 5, 2015 11:39:45 GMT
can,t wait,,
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Post by Northy on Aug 5, 2015 16:07:18 GMT
Given pre season fitness and assuming no late signing I predict Butland Johnson Cameron Muniesa Pieters Van Ginkel. Whelan Adam Walters. Diouf. Arnautovic. Sub to come on Affelay. Bojan and Joselu didn't you see Johnson's 'fitness' on Saturday? Butland Cameron Woolshield Muniesa Pieters Whelan Adam Van Ginkel/Bojan Walters. Diouf. Arnautovic.
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Post by johnnysoul60 on Aug 5, 2015 16:19:05 GMT
It's going to be interesting , pretty sure they will be fired up for revenge and we looked nowhere near ready in Cologne but a weeks training may make a difference from what I saw in Germany I would pick to start Jack Cameron Any two from wooly muni or Wilson and hope for the best that it's one of their good days Pieters Whelan Sidwell Van GInkel Walters Douf Arnie / winge if Arnie isn't fit .
Go for a solid start batter them a fair bit and then use the skilful players who may lack fitness last 20 mins I also think young moha could make the bench he would have an impact last 15 when teams are tired very quick
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Post by hartzchoco on Aug 5, 2015 18:43:25 GMT
I'm a wreck. I'm a nervous fucking wreck.
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Post by Old School Stokie on Aug 5, 2015 19:00:20 GMT
I think the seasons coming too soon for Stoke
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2015 19:01:58 GMT
I'm scared
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Post by daviddunn on Aug 5, 2015 19:20:30 GMT
SJW has to be the first name on the team sheet they hate playing against him always pressing and closing 'the opposition forcing them into mistakes every time against LFC Diouf has to start as our main striker much the same reason don't let them dictate the pace and these 2 run about chasing them down to regain possession will allow us to play to our tempo
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Aug 5, 2015 20:20:50 GMT
Refining the 3-5-2 in the run up. If Arnie's taken a knock, and have I heard Bardsley's crocked? It's easy. ---------------Butland---------------- ------Cameron Wollscheid Wilson--------- -Johnson--------Whelan------- Muniesa- -----------Afellay---- Adam------------ -------------Walters Diouf-------------- {or Joselu Diouf}. Playing to our strengths.
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Post by oatcakesteve on Aug 5, 2015 20:54:53 GMT
Interesting over at RAWK as always. Most think they'll give us a good hiding, some talking revenge lol, some happy with a one nil over us. I'd be great if we could turn them over again
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Post by BuzzB on Aug 5, 2015 21:27:56 GMT
Its a sell out.
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Post by likelyladgalizmo on Aug 5, 2015 21:45:49 GMT
Fiver on Stoke to win 2-1 Sidwell first goal scorer at 100-1. Gooarn Stoke!
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Aug 6, 2015 1:24:25 GMT
I'd go with
Butland Cameron Wilson muniesa pieters Whelan sidwell Walters adam arnie Diouf
I think Hughes will pick
Butland Johnson wollscheid muniesa pieters Whelan Adam Walters MVG arnie Joselu
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Post by LphPotter on Aug 6, 2015 1:31:13 GMT
I think it will be;
Butland Johnson Wollscheid Muniesa Pieters Whelan Sidwell Walters Adam Arnie Diouf
Given Cameron MVG Afellay Odem Joselu Bojan
I'd like to see MVG start but i think he will go with Whelan and Sidwell with MVG coming into the starting 11 in after a few games.
If Johnson is not fit enough, Cameron to RB with Wilson on the bench if he is fit if not Bardsley
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Post by thestokielad on Aug 6, 2015 1:34:52 GMT
I really hope Wollschied and Johnson don't play, they looked awful in pre season
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Post by stokemanusa on Aug 6, 2015 1:57:01 GMT
I think it will be; Butland Johnson Wollscheid Muniesa Pieters Whelan Sidwell Walters Adam Arnie Diouf Given Cameron MVG Afellay Odem Joselu Bojan I'd like to see MVG start but i think he will go with Whelan and Sidwell with MVG coming into the starting 11 in after a few games. If Johnson is not fit enough, Cameron to RB with Wilson on the bench if he is fit if not Bardsley I hope not, Johnson is as fast as me currently lol and wollscheid as cover for him coming over from CB... dear god that's a scary prospect versus Benteke. I'd rather Cameron and Wilson as their current form and fitness looked good in pre-season.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 6, 2015 12:14:39 GMT
I really hope Wollschied and Johnson don't play, they looked awful in pre season If those two play, it could be soiled underpants time.
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Post by Silkystoke on Aug 6, 2015 12:43:56 GMT
If Johnson play surely they will target him, cos they now he's shite...!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 12:47:47 GMT
................Jack..............
Johnson..Geoff/Ryan...Muni.....Erik
Walters....MVG.....Glenn.....Arnie
.........Diouf....Joselu.........
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Post by jimmygscfc on Aug 6, 2015 13:06:39 GMT
4-4-2????
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Post by jezzascfc on Aug 6, 2015 13:12:58 GMT
Right now I'd go with:
Butland
Cameron Wilson Muniesa Pieters
Whelan Van Ginkel
Walters Adam Arnautovic (Afellay if he is unfit)
Diouf
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Post by kustokie on Aug 6, 2015 13:15:13 GMT
I'm a wreck. I'm a nervous fucking wreck. Me too! I should not have followed all this pre-season bullshit.
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Aug 6, 2015 13:50:05 GMT
Assuming (which looks increasingly likely) we don't sign anyone before tomorrow nights deadline. Gouranga.
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Post by jimmygscfc on Aug 6, 2015 13:52:18 GMT
Assuming (which looks increasingly likely) we don't sign anyone before tomorrow nights deadline. Gouranga. I don't even know who's fit
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Post by agingerstokie on Aug 6, 2015 13:52:18 GMT
Butland Johnson - Muniesa - Wilson - Pieters Whelan - Van Ginkel Walters - Adam - Arnie Diouf
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Aug 6, 2015 13:55:22 GMT
Butland Johnson - Muniesa - Wooly - Pieters Whelan - Van Ginkel Affelay - Adam - Arnie Diouf Gouranga.
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