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Post by stokemark on Aug 7, 2015 19:18:21 GMT
That we are going into our first game of the season with such a limited first 11
We have dabbled, discussed and deturchitated an improved first 11 but clearly would rather take huge risks than financially shore up a very good first 11
Our support is more critical than ever but why we are left to be the 12th man when we should be looking to build on such strong foundations only the Coates family know.
In Hughes we trust on a wing and a prayer
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 19:22:17 GMT
You're right. I might not turn up now you've spelled out the complete incompetence in our ranks, thanks for showing me the way chief.......
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Post by werrington on Aug 7, 2015 19:23:35 GMT
Limited ?
Fuck me
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Post by harryburrows on Aug 7, 2015 19:24:38 GMT
That we are going into our first game of the season with such a limited first 11 We have dabbled, discussed and deturchitated an improved first 11 but clearly would rather take huge risks than financially shore up a very good first 11 Our support is more critical than ever but why we are left to be the 12th man when we should be looking to build on such strong foundations only the Coates family know. In Hughes we trust on a wing and a prayer Have you just invented a word ?  |
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Post by stantheman on Aug 7, 2015 19:29:55 GMT
Having watched Stoke home and away for 30 odd years, I can think of a thousand times I've been 'Shocked and stunned' and now certainly isn't one if them.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Aug 7, 2015 19:30:32 GMT
There are some soft twats on this board.
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Post by liamo on Aug 7, 2015 19:32:46 GMT
Wow
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Post by stgstokie on Aug 7, 2015 19:33:33 GMT
Butland
Johnson Cameron Muniesa Pieters
Whelan Van Ginkel
Walters Adam Affelay
Diouf
Looks a strong team to me
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 19:34:53 GMT
I've been shocked and stunned a few times with Stoke but I'm not aware of being 'deturchitated'.
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Post by steakandchips on Aug 7, 2015 19:34:45 GMT
The players that we're chasing, won't see Stoke as Plan A, probably not even Plan B. But as the weeks go by, we slowly become a more viable option. Leave the wrist slitting until after the window closes please.
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Post by malteser68 on Aug 7, 2015 19:35:35 GMT
The truth is probably half way - we are not exactly limited but aren't yet as strong as I believe we should be given the financial rewards from our 9th place finish and the income derived from the sale of some of our prized assets
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Post by Davef on Aug 7, 2015 19:36:23 GMT
We could conceivably start Sunday's game with 8 of the players that won our last Premier League fixture 6-1.
Coming into the team could well be a signing from Barcelona who has 50 Holland caps, one who's won 50 England caps and one of England's best young goalkeepers.
If you think that's limited, then fair enough.
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Post by liamo on Aug 7, 2015 19:37:45 GMT
We could conceivably start Sunday's game with 8 of the players that won our last Premier League fixture 6-1. Coming into the team could well be a signing from Barcelona who has 50 Holland caps, one who's won 50 England caps and one of England's best young goalkeepers. If you think that's limited, then fair enough. Exactly, we could sign Messi and some on here would still moan that he's not tall enough |
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Post by ianstokie on Aug 7, 2015 19:38:47 GMT
Potentially (nothing is guaranteed) we have the best squad ever at Stoke at this time. I also trust Sparky to put out a very strong 11.
Overall I think the only person we have sold that we will miss is NZonzi. Shawcross and Arnie missing is disappointing, but we have managed very well without them in spells last season.
Not shocked, not stunned.
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Post by harryburrows on Aug 7, 2015 19:40:24 GMT
Potentially (nothing is guaranteed) we have the best squad ever at Stoke at this time. I also trust Sparky to put out a very strong 11. Overall I think the only person we have sold that we will miss is NZonzi. Shawcross and Arnie missing is disappointing, but we have managed very well without them in spells last season. Not shocked, not stunned. Is Arnie out then ? |
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Post by michelle1863 on Aug 7, 2015 19:41:47 GMT
I pray to god we win otherwise I'm not coming on here...there's no perspective. i am both shocked and stunned!!!
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Post by Davef on Aug 7, 2015 19:43:02 GMT
I pray to god we win tomorrow otherwise I'm not coming on here...there's no perspective. i am both shocked and stunned!!! I can guarantee you one thing; we definitely won't win tomorrow.  |
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Post by jamerg on Aug 7, 2015 19:43:09 GMT
Jesus wept.
By all means be mildly concerned if you like, but if you really are "shocked and stunned" you need to get out more. A sense of perspective (even in a football sense) might also help: most of us can remember having our leading goalscorer sold to a direct rival when we were going for promotion.
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Post by crownmeking on Aug 7, 2015 19:43:37 GMT
There is a distinct wiff of pissy knickers in the air.
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Post by Clayton Wood on Aug 7, 2015 19:45:25 GMT
Phew, I thought the stand roof had blown off again for a minute.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 19:45:30 GMT
I pray to god we win tomorrow otherwise I'm not coming on here...there's no perspective. i am both shocked and stunned!!! "cough" we're playing on Sunday "cough" |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 19:46:18 GMT
We could start with:
Butland
Cameron Wollscheid Muniesa Pieters
Van Ginkel Whelan Adam
Walters Diouf Afellay
and still have (7 of) on the bench:
Given
Johnson
Bardsley
Sidwell
Odemwingie
Ireland
Crouch
Joselu
Wilson
Bojan
Moha
4 of that "limited" lot will miss out on the matchday squad!
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Post by harryburrows on Aug 7, 2015 19:46:58 GMT
I've been shocked and stunned a few times with Stoke but I'm not aware of being 'deturchitated'. You know what it is then ? |
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Post by michelle1863 on Aug 7, 2015 19:48:30 GMT
I pray to god we win tomorrow otherwise I'm not coming on here...there's no perspective. i am both shocked and stunned!!! "cough" we're playing on Sunday "cough" I knew that!!! I'm just too shocked and stunned |
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Post by michelle1863 on Aug 7, 2015 19:49:56 GMT
I pray to god we win tomorrow otherwise I'm not coming on here...there's no perspective. i am both shocked and stunned!!! I can guarantee you one thing; we definitely won't win tomorrow. haha! I'm getting carried away - I bloody wish it was tomorrow!!! |
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Post by Boothen on Aug 7, 2015 19:50:54 GMT
That we are going into our first game of the season with such a limited first 11 We have dabbled, discussed and deturchitated an improved first 11 but clearly would rather take huge risks than financially shore up a very good first 11 Our support is more critical than ever but why we are left to be the 12th man when we should be looking to build on such strong foundations only the Coates family know. In Hughes we trust on a wing and a prayer Have you just invented a word ? Yes he has. It's the only interesting thing about the post anyway. |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Aug 7, 2015 19:51:47 GMT
I think we will probably start with one new signing in the side on Sunday if Arnie is fit.
I think that tells its own story about the window.
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Post by Onneravineet on Aug 7, 2015 19:53:22 GMT
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Post by foxysgloves on Aug 7, 2015 19:53:23 GMT
We could conceivably start Sunday's game with 8 of the players that won our last Premier League fixture 6-1. Coming into the team could well be a signing from Barcelona who has 50 Holland caps, one who's won 50 England caps and one of England's best young goalkeepers. If you think that's limited, then fair enough. The OP is high end knicker wetting.....but......the three players missing are Ryan, Bego and Zonz. For me I think we will be weaker on Sunday than we were at the end of last season. I'm not overly worried but there's definitely a hint of trepidation. |
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Post by stokiejoe on Aug 7, 2015 19:53:24 GMT
I can say without any doubt that this is the first season where I have ever deturchitated so in case I have upset anyone I apologise.
wtf does it mean?
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