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Post by Paul Spencer on Aug 15, 2015 15:54:40 GMT
Absolutely fantastic performance from the lad today.
We looked a different side when we changed formation and he came on.
I think we should ditch 4-1-4-1 and go back to 4-2-3-1. Who would play the N'Zonzi role I have no idea but Ireland surely has to start.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 15, 2015 15:56:19 GMT
Revelation today.
He's got that kind of floaty-knit-it-all-together-cleverness in his locker, and he can occasionally just ooze class - just so frustrating when we don't see it.
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Post by liathroid on Aug 15, 2015 15:56:43 GMT
Absolutely fantastic performance from the lad today. We looked a different side when we changed formation and he came on. I think we should ditch 4-1-4-1 and go back to 4-2-3-1. Who would play the N'Zonzi role I have no idea but Ireland surely has to start. dont forget some wanted to sell him |
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Post by primmerz on Aug 15, 2015 15:56:44 GMT
Outstanding when he came on and Joselu also seemed a hand full. Butland and Arnie were superb today as well, plenty of positives from the game and plenty of things to improve on.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 15:57:01 GMT
Incredible. Often underrated and in Adam's shadow but he was fantastic today. Has to start, likely over one of Afellay or Van Ginkel.
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Post by liathroid on Aug 15, 2015 15:57:24 GMT
Revelation today. He's got that kind of floaty-knit-it-all-together-cleverness in his locker, and he can occasionally just ooze class - just so frustrating when we don't see it. in one word  |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Aug 15, 2015 15:59:09 GMT
Revelation today. He's got that kind of floaty-knit-it-all-together-cleverness in his locker, and he can occasionally just ooze class - just so frustrating when we don't see it. Always seems to link up well with Arnie. |
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Post by trickydicky73 on Aug 15, 2015 15:59:21 GMT
We need the 2 in midfield, I agree. Whelan was too exposed in the first half(going by the Radio commentary), and I still think we need a capable partner for him. I hope MOTD highlights Ireland's performance; I doubt it, though!
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Post by scfcno1fan on Aug 15, 2015 15:59:40 GMT
What was the formation when Joselu came on?
Did Diouf go out wide?
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Post by liamo on Aug 15, 2015 15:59:32 GMT
He was literally the centre point in every single one of our attacks, everyone was more effective with him on
Special mention for Joselu, making the right runs and definitely a good striker in there waiting to come out
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Aug 15, 2015 15:59:51 GMT
yes away from home he seems to find space and is the most intelligent passer in the final 3rd. When a player is in hot form you HAVE to play him.
Affelay cannot play that role based on his performance today. He needs to watch how Ireland does it
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Post by Stoke711 on Aug 15, 2015 16:00:11 GMT
Absolutely fantastic performance from the lad today. We looked a different side when we changed formation and he came on. I think we should ditch 4-1-4-1 and go back to 4-2-3-1. Who would play the N'Zonzi role I have no idea but Ireland surely has to start. Thought he was excellent. Turned the game along with Joselu who did well to win the penalty |
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Post by crowey on Aug 15, 2015 16:00:43 GMT
.... MOTM performance in the time he was on. Completely changed the game. Agreed, he has to start against Naaarwich
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Post by upthefud on Aug 15, 2015 16:01:19 GMT
Same back 5 + Whelan
Adam
Shaqiri Ireland Arnie
Diouf
Players who play well deserve to start barring Shaq
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 16:01:21 GMT
Revelation today. He's got that kind of floaty-knit-it-all-together-cleverness in his locker, and he can occasionally just ooze class - just so frustrating when we don't see it. It's nothing new. He's a very good footballer. |
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Post by shelve on Aug 15, 2015 16:01:36 GMT
His vision, touch and passing ability are amazing when he's on form. Had such a lot of potential when a kiddie at Man City and we see it occasionally, but we need to see it more often. I think he'll start against Norwich.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 16:02:20 GMT
What was the formation when Joselu came on? Did Diouf go out wide? Yep, then drifted in from the wing when balls were being put into the box. |
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Post by redwhite on Aug 15, 2015 16:02:42 GMT
He's hugely underrated IMO. He was fantastic.
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Post by upthefud on Aug 15, 2015 16:02:57 GMT
I don't see a central Afellay working. He's got pace and trickery and is a winger. He shouldn't start next week but could be a key impact player.
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Post by nonameface on Aug 15, 2015 16:03:14 GMT
Hughes got it right by taking walters and van G off. They were both having poor games. Arnie was motm and Ireland was great too. We should start with the team that finished and bring shaqiri on after 60mins in our next match. Joselu had nothing but scraps but looked better up top and Dioufs pace destroyed them second half.
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Post by Pirate on Aug 15, 2015 16:03:35 GMT
Very classy player & offers us the give & go knit play that nobody else does. Got an eye for a through ball to.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Aug 15, 2015 16:03:44 GMT
Same back 5 + Whelan Adam Shaqiri Ireland Arnie Diouf Players who play well deserve to start barring Shaq I like that team but if we're not signing another midfielder I think we have to persevere with MVG. Lad has pedigree and needs to adjust. |
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Post by kurt on Aug 15, 2015 16:03:56 GMT
Was outstanding today
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Post by PotterLog on Aug 15, 2015 16:04:50 GMT
He is our Bojan chico.  |
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Post by stokemanusa on Aug 15, 2015 16:05:27 GMT
Ireland away is magic, it's not the first time he's bossed it at CAM. Swansea away a season or so ago he was magical then too he has it in him, he doesn't do it week in week out but he's someone you want to have in your toolbox and ecstatic for the lad.
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Post by mrpickles on Aug 15, 2015 16:05:33 GMT
Ireland always excels when he's got intelligent, like minded footballers surrounding him.
His Stoke career is far from over.
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Post by mtrstudent on Aug 15, 2015 16:06:09 GMT
My only real worry with this team is that we haven't replaced NZonzi. He was the central turning point that bought us time in midfield, covered well, held things together and linked front and back.
Our attacking options are now ridiculous: Afelleay, Diouf, Arnie, Bojan, Shaqiri, El Ouriachi, Joselu, Ireland and of course Walters, Crouch, Adam. 11 players competing for 4 spots is going to leave some of them very unhappy.
A lot of teams get super excited about their attacking options but forget the spine. I still think Chelsea's best signing in recent years is Matic.
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Post by wearestoke80 on Aug 15, 2015 16:06:21 GMT
Shaqiri Ireland Arnie
Diouf
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Post by Paul Spencer on Aug 15, 2015 16:07:42 GMT
Same back 5 + Whelan Adam Shaqiri Ireland Arnie Diouf Players who play well deserve to start barring Shaq I like that team but if we're not signing another midfielder I think we have to persevere with MVG. Lad has pedigree and needs to adjust. Yeah if MVG is going to be the N'Zonzi replacement, then I guess we have to hang in there, as dissapointing as he was today. |
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Post by scfcno1fan on Aug 15, 2015 16:08:31 GMT
Well, looking forward to MOTD tonight now.
Hope they highlight this performance, I haven't seen everyone so pleased with an individual performance in a long time.
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