|
|
Post by silverdollar on Aug 2, 2015 17:45:54 GMT
First of all it was absolutely great to see Bojan getting some more game time under his belt. I truly hope he can find his form again because he will be a massive player in our squad!
A little concerned about Stoke defensively and would like to see a quality centre half added to the squad. If we are truly going to get into the top six we have got to get out of the mentality, that I see on this site, that Huth and Shawcross are footballing gods! They are heroes to many but they can be improved on.
NZonzi was a great squad member and added great quality to our midfield and he will be a great miss. We have acquired some good players who have athleticism and good technique. I don't want to be watching Diouf playing as a defender. He is a forward. It's alright getting him fit by running him as against Porto but we've now got wide players who can do a much better job for Stoke.
I believe Joselu, Van Ginkel, Afellay and Given have been good signings and have great experience that will enhance our team.
Walters and Adam will be seeing less game time this season but I believe they have a lot to contribute off the field. It is essential that our club maintains the battling and fighting spirit that has stood us well. I hope Walters chooses to stay!
There are players in our squad who will be best served by finding regular playing time elsewhere! For me Crouch, Sidwell, Texiera, Wilson and Bardsley need improving on before the deadline and although Crouch has been a great footballer he just slows down any attacking momentum that we might generate.
It is great to see Stoke making some young signings who are hopefully going to go on and push into the first team.
I have no doubt that this site will have a stream of gobshites mouthing away after today's last friendly and sadly it could be even worse should we lose against Liverpool but I prefer to remain positive and put my faith in Mark Hughes and his team.
I hope we have a memorable season!
|
|
|
|
Post by Bojan Mackey on Aug 2, 2015 17:47:24 GMT
That on match days I'm staying the fuck away from this board.
|
|
|
|
Post by StokeAz on Aug 2, 2015 17:47:55 GMT
Crap
|
|
|
|
Post by Kjones9 on Aug 2, 2015 17:50:08 GMT
I think that if somehow we could combine the two teams we put out yesterday and today and they open the transfer window back up, we'll be alright.
|
|
|
|
Post by chicagostokie on Aug 2, 2015 17:51:55 GMT
What I do like is that we have a group of attacking players that can play multiple forward roles. Joselu, Afellay, Bojan, Diouf, Arnie, Wingie can swap wings, play in the hole or down the middle. If they start to read each other's game and gel, we may see some real attacking flair this season. There's pace, creativity and flexibility in that line up.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 17:52:26 GMT
Shawcross' continued absence is a massive worry. That aside I conna wait give it those Scouse fuckers next week  |
|
|
|
Post by reddipotter on Aug 2, 2015 17:59:18 GMT
I have wondered why we have played two of these so-called tournaments with all the attendant travelling. The focus has been on that rather than putting together a proper training programme and because we have played so many good sides the defeats have surely dampened the morale. I hope just under a week back in Stoke will be enough to create a team rather than a group of individuals, especially with so many new arrivals.
|
|
|
|
Post by sheikhmomo on Aug 2, 2015 18:01:35 GMT
What I do like is that we have a group of attacking players that can play multiple forward roles. Joselu, Afellay, Bojan, Diouf, Arnie, Wingie can swap wings, play in the hole or down the middle. If they start to read each other's game and gel, we may see some real attacking flair this season. There's pace, creativity and flexibility in that line up. It's all on paper at the minute though isn't it? We've looked very uncreative up front since the Wrexham game. |
|
|
|
Post by trigger on Aug 2, 2015 18:03:11 GMT
Rock the City signings, pull the other one.
Pie in the Sky transfer targets.
Quite willing to reape the insane money on offer but not to back the manager.
A network team who can only spot players who are out of contract.
Genuinely concerned about our back four and an inexperienced keeper who'll need time to adjust but will be massively exposed based on our pre season.
Not looking forward to the likes of Sidwell being a regular starter.
Lack of creativity, yet again.
|
|
|
|
Post by scfcno1fan on Aug 2, 2015 18:06:00 GMT
I'm worried.
But then again, I'm always worried.
|
|
|
|
Post by benjaminbiscuit on Aug 2, 2015 18:06:17 GMT
One week before the season and negative investment in the squad the spine of our team decimated player of the year left Id say an absolute catastrophe of a summer and every single ounce of blame lies at the door of the CEO
The pattern of pre season is defeat , goals conceded and no creativity what so ever
Fully expect unless their is a huge change in investment to start with 3 straight defeats and a sudden massive clash with WBA and you know who .
Hang your head in shame let alone spout what a brilliant job you have done in the guardian .
|
|
|
|
Post by Silkystoke on Aug 2, 2015 18:11:40 GMT
Excited but numb...!!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:12:02 GMT
One week before the season and negative investment in the squad the spine of our team decimated player of the year left Id say an absolute catastrophe of a summer and every single ounce of blame lies at the door of the CEO The pattern of pre season is defeat , goals conceded and no creativity what so ever Fully expect unless their is a huge change in investment to start with 3 straight defeats and a sudden massive clash with WBA and you know who . Hang your head in shame let alone spout what a brilliant job you have done in the guardian . Ay up,another one of your "never proved right" predictions. Don't you ever get bored of making yourself look like a dick? |
|
|
|
Post by malteser68 on Aug 2, 2015 18:13:00 GMT
Rock the City signings, pull the other one. Pie in the Sky transfer targets. Quite willing to reape the insane money on offer but not to back the manager. A network team who can only spot players who are out of contract. Genuinely concerned about our back four and an inexperienced keeper who'll need time to adjust but will be massively exposed based on our pre season. Not looking forward to the likes of Sidwell being a regular starter. Lack of creativity, yet again. I agree with most of what you have posted |
|
|
|
Post by Kjones9 on Aug 2, 2015 18:13:37 GMT
Rock the City signings, pull the other one. Pie in the Sky transfer targets. Quite willing to reape the insane money on offer but not to back the manager. A network team who can only spot players who are out of contract. Genuinely concerned about our back four and an inexperienced keeper who'll need time to adjust but will be massively exposed based on our pre season. Not looking forward to the likes of Sidwell being a regular starter. Lack of creativity, yet again. I agree with most of what you have posted That's because its negative and a bit retarded. Right up your street. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:14:32 GMT
Only worry currently is Shawcross. He'd cost a small fortune to replace.
The rest will be fine and bed in nicely given a bit of time.
|
|
|
|
Post by Binndy on Aug 2, 2015 18:14:56 GMT
we can all see potential in the new youngsters.
The team needs to spend time, this week, on working well together.
we need a CB if shawcross is going to be missing games every time his nerve flairs up.
We need a RW.
Odemwingie is back.
Bojan looking good.
The midfield is a worry.
The team Gelling and a couple more in.we will be fine.
|
|
|
|
Post by trigger on Aug 2, 2015 18:15:42 GMT
As much as I loathe our CEO and what he thinks he is he can only play the hand he's dealt.
You've been pretty spot on with your posts but again his hands are tied.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:18:07 GMT
Very concerned
|
|
|
|
Post by Gods on Aug 2, 2015 18:19:11 GMT
I think we are fucked.
It looks like a massive cock up to me since the Liverpool game 10 short weeks ago everything has gone wrong.
We have failed to keep our best players, failed to sign our top targets and with Shawcross our luck seems to have run out too.
Worried doesn't begin to say how I feel.
|
|
|
|
Post by crapslinger on Aug 2, 2015 18:19:20 GMT
I think that if somehow we could combine the two teams we put out yesterday and today and they open the transfer window back up, we'll be alright. If we can play 22 men in a game yes we will indeed be fine though we will concede a few. |
|
|
|
Post by malteser68 on Aug 2, 2015 18:20:06 GMT
I agree with most of what you have posted That's because its negative and a bit retarded. Right up your street. Well you would surely know the meaning of retarded, wouldn't you now ? |
|
|
|
Post by malteser68 on Aug 2, 2015 18:21:04 GMT
I think we are fucked. it looks like a massive cock up to me since the Liverpool game 10 short weeks ago everything has gone wrong. You can't say that or else Pwingy the Enforcer will say that you're retarded |
|
|
|
Post by crapslinger on Aug 2, 2015 18:22:07 GMT
I agree with most of what you have posted That's because its negative and a bit retarded. Right up your street. Any need for that abuse, you do have form for it though do you not anyone who does not agree with your happy clappy stance gets mindless abuse, grow up child it's not big and certainly not clever. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:22:30 GMT
I've learned that quite a lot of people confuse a pre season kick about with a proper game.....
|
|
|
|
Post by StokieNath on Aug 2, 2015 18:23:26 GMT
Very worried in terms of our lack of creativity.
|
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:23:56 GMT
I think we are fucked. It looks like a massive cock up to me since the Liverpool game 10 short weeks ago everything has gone wrong. We have failed to keep our best players, failed to sign our top targets and with Shawcross our luck seems to have run out too. Worried doesn't start to say how I feel. Man up you big gay lord |
|
|
|
Post by crapslinger on Aug 2, 2015 18:24:00 GMT
I think we are fucked. It looks like a massive cock up to me since the Liverpool game 10 short weeks ago everything has gone wrong. We have failed to keep our best players, failed to sign our top targets and with Shawcross our luck seems to have run out too. Worried doesn't start to say how I feel. Nothing to worry about we have Wolly and Johnson all will be fine well perhaps ermmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm no we are fucked. |
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 18:25:06 GMT
I think we are fucked. It looks like a massive cock up to me since the Liverpool game 10 short weeks ago everything has gone wrong. We have failed to keep our best players, failed to sign our top targets and with Shawcross our luck seems to have run out too. Worried doesn't start to say how I feel. Give over. We could quite conceivably start next weeks game with only one player less who had an impact on the last game we played against them. |
|
|
|
Post by Sven on Aug 2, 2015 18:25:18 GMT
I think we are fucked. It looks like a massive cock up to me since the Liverpool game 10 short weeks ago everything has gone wrong. We have failed to keep our best players, failed to sign our top targets and with Shawcross our luck seems to have run out too. Worried doesn't start to say how I feel. Must admit i don't read to much in to pre season usually but i'm a little bit concerned |
|
