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Post by kerouac on Aug 29, 2015 18:30:03 GMT
Does any else think he's pretty shite and a bit of a liability?
A few ball busting tackles don't make him good enough to be a starter in my eyes,he's easily beaten then constantly tugs at the player resulting in free kicks in dangerous areas.I want to like him and occasionally I can see why he's made it as far as he has,but the way we play at the moment I don't think we can afford to have cart horses as full backs.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Aug 29, 2015 18:31:52 GMT
He got murdered a couple of times when Gamboa came on that's for sure.One week i think he's shit then another week i think he's fine
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Aug 29, 2015 18:32:56 GMT
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Post by riponstokie on Aug 29, 2015 18:32:56 GMT
I do think he's woeful...for example against Liverpool Ibe murdered him then second half when muni went left back Ibe didn't beat him once...
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2015 18:33:45 GMT
No.
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Post by stokesaint1 on Aug 29, 2015 18:35:28 GMT
Frightens me to death. I really do blow hot and cold with him. Personally I wouldn't play him. Once Ryan is fit, I think he'll be the one, from the current back four, to give way. Please get back soon Ryan.
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Post by Davef on Aug 29, 2015 18:36:14 GMT
He got murdered a couple of times when Gamboa came on that's for sure.One week i think he's shit then another week i think he's fine To be fair mate, he was on a yellow card, though I don't think he's made a good start to the season. I still rate him as a decent left back though and I'm sure he'll come good. |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Aug 29, 2015 18:38:47 GMT
I'll need to watch it again then.
I thought he'd been a bit beige recently, but pretty decent today, did some mopping up at right back as well second half.
Had a shot n'all. Solid under the cicumstances.
Best game he's had for a while.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Aug 29, 2015 18:40:21 GMT
He got murdered a couple of times when Gamboa came on that's for sure.One week i think he's shit then another week i think he's fine To be fair mate, he was on a yellow card, though I don't think he's made a good start to the season. I still rate him as a decent left back though and I'm sure he'll come good. Didn't he get yellow carded dave when he hacked Gamboa down?Yes he hopefully will come good mate but just can't make my mind up. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 18:41:48 GMT
When you play against pace no matter how good you are you will get done now and then. Erik is a cracking fullback.
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Post by swampySCFC on Aug 29, 2015 18:42:33 GMT
I must have watched a different game. Thought he was OK. Muniesa's passing was woeful
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Post by hatchett on Aug 29, 2015 18:43:03 GMT
He held the player against Norwich instead of stopping the shot
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Post by stokerstayinup on Aug 29, 2015 18:43:37 GMT
Started last season poorly as well but got better.
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Post by nik80 on Aug 29, 2015 18:43:48 GMT
Does any else think he's pretty shite and a bit of a liability? A few ball busting tackles don't make him good enough to be a starter in my eyes,he's easily beaten then constantly tugs at the player resulting in free kicks in dangerous areas.I want to like him and occasionally I can see why he's made it as far as he has,but the way we play at the moment I don't think we can afford to have cart horses as full backs. Certainly have questioned I'm, actually thought he had one of his better games today! All fully fit, I think I'd opt for Johnson, Shawcross, Wilson and Muniesa. Free Cameron up to compete for a midfield spot and have Pieters as cover. |
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Post by stokemanusa on Aug 29, 2015 18:44:02 GMT
It's been a few hours after the match and folks are getting on the sauce and pulling out their agendas... Time to log off for the night.  |
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Post by kerouac on Aug 29, 2015 18:44:04 GMT
He divides opinions that's for sure.
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Post by Roy Cropper on Aug 29, 2015 18:45:13 GMT
He got murdered a couple of times when Gamboa came on that's for sure.One week i think he's shit then another week i think he's fine To be fair mate, he was on a yellow card, though I don't think he's made a good start to the season. I still rate him as a decent left back though and I'm sure he'll come good. My view exactly, usually a very solid defender, outstanding at times and guaranteed to give 100% every week. Not brilliant going forward but full backs good at both ends of the pitch are pretty rare. |
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Post by philm87 on Aug 29, 2015 18:47:24 GMT
I used to think he was a bit of a liability defensively, but I think he has improved over the past year or so and he has won me round. Sometimes his positioning is a bit dubious and he tends to struggle against the quicker, trickier players, but as an all rounder he is pretty decent I think. Very good on the ball, can cross it very well. Makes decent blocks and tackles, always gets stuck in.
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Post by kerouac on Aug 29, 2015 18:47:38 GMT
It's been a few hours after the match and folks are getting on the sauce and pulling out their agendas... Time to log off for the night. I don't see or have any agendas,simply discussing whether we rate Pieters or not......but you've logged off because people have opinions,so sleep tight and I hope you enjoyed your warm milk and biscuit. |
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Post by johnnydenz on Aug 29, 2015 18:49:35 GMT
I like Pieters and will come good but all in all i think that we only have around 4 or 5 players capable of taking us to that next level.
Walters will be a big loss and with Shawcross out theyre the only ones along with Whelan that have backbone in abundance. If whelan were to get injured then heaven help us.
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Post by Davef on Aug 29, 2015 18:53:30 GMT
To be fair mate, he was on a yellow card, though I don't think he's made a good start to the season. I still rate him as a decent left back though and I'm sure he'll come good. Didn't he get yellow carded dave when he hacked Gamboa down?Yes he hopefully will come good mate but just can't make my mind up. Yes he did, sorry, I had it in my mind that was booked earlier in the game. |
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Aug 29, 2015 18:55:28 GMT
Didn't he get yellow carded dave when he hacked Gamboa down?Yes he hopefully will come good mate but just can't make my mind up. Yes he did, sorry, I had it in my mind that was booked earlier in the game. No problem mate,still gutted tonight but very proud of the players apart from Affelay and Adam. |
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Pieters.
Aug 29, 2015 19:12:42 GMT
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Post by thestokielad on Aug 29, 2015 19:12:42 GMT
Wtf I thought he was one of our best players today, he was brilliant
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Post by numpty40 on Aug 29, 2015 19:18:22 GMT
He got murdered a couple of times when Gamboa came on that's for sure.One week i think he's shit then another week i think he's fine He's either good or shit, I just wish he'd be average a bit more. I actually thought he was very good today but then again all 9 were. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Aug 29, 2015 19:20:47 GMT
Thought he had a decent game today.
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Post by doctorbaker on Aug 29, 2015 19:22:36 GMT
Eric the Viking. He'll do for me, we need that solidiity he provides. He's a proper full back.
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Post by StokeAz on Aug 29, 2015 19:22:48 GMT
I thought he was our best player
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2015 19:41:05 GMT
Pieters played well today and I think is our best option at LB by some distance at the moment. I do worry when he gets too close to his man; he can get turned far too easily. His tackling can be superb at times though and never shies away. Always willing to stand up and be counted.
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