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Post by cousindupree on Feb 2, 2016 9:17:36 GMT
'When you’re trying to move and become a different club in terms of aspiration and expectation then you have to get the players to drive that. I’ve tried to bring the right quality in. I’ve always felt I’ve had the backing of the club to do something. It’s another example today. It’s a huge vote of confidence from the owners.”
I love these words from Hughes its another clear statement about where we want to be heading. Such positivity after years of playing the 'little old stoke, 40 pts ambition etc'
Its amazing to see us now firmly in place as one of the top 10 clubs in English football....back where we belong!
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Post by Paddypotter on Feb 2, 2016 9:23:35 GMT
This statement also says he (Hughes) is going nowhere anytime soon. Great time to be a Potter.
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 9:29:21 GMT
Yet there are many waiting in the wings with a knife ready for his back.
During his time with us he's proven that he knows what he is doing. He knows what HIS squad needs, his reputation hangs on it.
Yes, it would've been 'nice' for the fans to sign a winger, a cb, a fullback and a striker. If Hughes thought we needed these players, wouldn't there have been some movement In trying to get them?
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Post by ruts66 on Feb 2, 2016 9:31:05 GMT
This statement also says he (Hughes) is going nowhere anytime soon. Great time to be a Potter. Absolutely. This signing is a double-positive as it keeps Hughesy very much on board...  |
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Post by mrred on Feb 2, 2016 9:32:06 GMT
So happy to have Hughes as our manager. He's bought a hell of a lot to our table and I hope he's with us for a long time to come.
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Post by skip on Feb 2, 2016 9:43:22 GMT
Hughes knows that Coates knows that Hughes knows. And we knows. Aces.
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Post by cousindupree on Feb 2, 2016 9:52:03 GMT
This statement also says he (Hughes) is going nowhere anytime soon. Great time to be a Potter. Absolutely. This signing is a double-positive as it keeps Hughesy very much on board... Its crucial that the club matches Hughes's ambition and we seem to be doing just that with this signing. Big big statement from the owners. |
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Post by sportsman on Feb 2, 2016 10:20:25 GMT
A club like stoke will always have highs and lows over a season. If we didn't and had consistency then we'd be challenging for the title every year.
What's important is as fans we don't overreact when you suffer the odd defeat. Stay loyal, stay loud, stay proud which gives the players the confidence to express out on the pitch.
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Feb 2, 2016 10:25:51 GMT
He'd be mad to go anywhere else now, he's building a very good side brick by brick and has the backing to do so.....(within reason obviously)!!!
Moving to a bigger club wouldn't necessarily guarantee that, just look at the state Villa are in, and not a single new player in on deadline day!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2016 10:31:28 GMT
Yet there are many waiting in the wings with a knife ready for his back. During his time with us he's proven that he knows what he is doing. He knows what HIS squad needs, his reputation hangs on it. Yes, it would've been 'nice' for the fans to sign a winger, a cb, a fullback and a striker. If Hughes thought we needed these players, wouldn't there have been some movement In trying to get them? Are there really people waiting in the wings? I don't sense any of that amongst the fans, or even amongst the Oatcake lunatic fringe. The only undercurrent of feeling I sense is a fear that he'll be off before the job is complete - and the backing he received yesterday allays those fears hugely. |
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Post by crownmeking on Feb 2, 2016 10:34:36 GMT
Yet there are many waiting in the wings with a knife ready for his back. During his time with us he's proven that he knows what he is doing. He knows what HIS squad needs, his reputation hangs on it. Yes, it would've been 'nice' for the fans to sign a winger, a cb, a fullback and a striker. If Hughes thought we needed these players, wouldn't there have been some movement In trying to get them? Some people are never, ever Bayern happy. |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 10:36:59 GMT
Yet there are many waiting in the wings with a knife ready for his back. During his time with us he's proven that he knows what he is doing. He knows what HIS squad needs, his reputation hangs on it. Yes, it would've been 'nice' for the fans to sign a winger, a cb, a fullback and a striker. If Hughes thought we needed these players, wouldn't there have been some movement In trying to get them? Are there really people waiting in the wings? I don't sense any of that amongst the fans, or even amongst the Oatcake lunatic fringe. Yes, there most certainly are. I don't get why, but there are. |
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Post by stokiejoe on Feb 2, 2016 10:43:33 GMT
A club like stoke will always have highs and lows over a season. If we didn't and had consistency then we'd be challenging for the title every year. What's important is as fans we don't overreact when you suffer the odd defeat. Stay loyal, stay loud, stay proud which gives the players the confidence to express out on the pitch. You are right of course. The thing is it is becoming more and more the "odd" defeat. We are gradually becoming more consistent and that raises expectation. I think next season will see Stoke performing from the start as we now have (or will by the end of the season) a strong settled side which can accept the occasional new member without disruption. The entire squad is being gradually upgraded to allow for rotation. It's a great feeling when you look to select a team and the problem is who to drop. |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 2, 2016 10:45:55 GMT
Are there really people waiting in the wings? I don't sense any of that amongst the fans, or even amongst the Oatcake lunatic fringe. Yes, there most certainly are. I don't get why, but there are. Waiting in the wings to do what? |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 10:56:49 GMT
Yes, there most certainly are. I don't get why, but there are. Waiting in the wings to do what? Read. First. Post. |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 2, 2016 11:02:10 GMT
Waiting in the wings to do what? Read. First. Post. Stab him in the back how? What's the grand plan? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2016 11:03:25 GMT
That little ol Stoke rings a bell with someone who posts regularly on here. Can't think who! Lol.
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Post by ukcstokie on Feb 2, 2016 11:17:01 GMT
A club like stoke will always have highs and lows over a season. If we didn't and had consistency then we'd be challenging for the title every year. What's important is as fans we don't overreact when you suffer the odd defeat. Stay loyal, stay loud, stay proud which gives the players the confidence to express out on the pitch. Have you ever been on here after a poor performance and a defeat? As Pwingie says, there are some who seem to just waiting for a defeat. |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 11:25:05 GMT
Stab him in the back how? What's the grand plan? Fucked if I know, do you? |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 2, 2016 11:34:47 GMT
Stab him in the back how? What's the grand plan? Fucked if I know, do you? Not a clue. I don't detect anyone not wanting Hughes to be our manager for a very long time so I'm not sure who's in the wings or what they're doing with a knife. |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 11:39:03 GMT
Fucked if I know, do you? Not a clue. I don't detect anyone not wanting Hughes to be our manager for a very long time so I'm not sure who's in the wings or what they're doing with a knife. You would say that, I'm surprised it's taken 3 posts tbh. There are, many impartial posters would agree. |
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Feb 2, 2016 11:40:45 GMT
Y et there are many waiting in the wings with a knife ready for his back.During his time with us he's proven that he knows what he is doing. He knows what HIS squad needs, his reputation hangs on it. Yes, it would've been 'nice' for the fans to sign a winger, a cb, a fullback and a striker. If Hughes thought we needed these players, wouldn't there have been some movement In trying to get them? youre such a dramaqueen, you really loathe Stoke City supporters for no reason. |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 11:45:45 GMT
Y et there are many waiting in the wings with a knife ready for his back.During his time with us he's proven that he knows what he is doing. He knows what HIS squad needs, his reputation hangs on it. Yes, it would've been 'nice' for the fans to sign a winger, a cb, a fullback and a striker. If Hughes thought we needed these players, wouldn't there have been some movement In trying to get them? youre such a dramaqueen, you really loathe Stoke City supporters for no reason. Perhaps because there are many loathsome Stoke 'supporters' on here 'cheeky'. You know, ones that constantly slag the same players off and call them derogatory names. Do you know anyone that does that? |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 2, 2016 11:49:34 GMT
Not a clue. I don't detect anyone not wanting Hughes to be our manager for a very long time so I'm not sure who's in the wings or what they're doing with a knife. You would say that, I'm surprised it's taken 3 posts tbh. There are, many impartial posters would agree. I think it's all in your head to be honest. |
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Feb 2, 2016 11:50:39 GMT
youre such a dramaqueen, you really loathe Stoke City supporters for no reason. Perhaps because there are many loathsome Stoke 'supporters' on here 'cheeky'. You know, ones that constantly slag the same players off and call them derogatory names. Do you know anyone that does that? Whats that gotta do with knives in the back of Hughes? you need to get that big fat chip off your shoulder and stop arguing with each and everyone on this board who dares post anything slightly negative about the team/manager etc. Youre bringing this board down with the shit you spout at fellow Stoke supporters. Its pathetic |
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 11:51:26 GMT
You would say that, I'm surprised it's taken 3 posts tbh. There are, many impartial posters would agree. I think it's all in your head to be honest. Well if we lose tonight I will point the usual suspects out, then you'll agree with me, then we can move on, right? Deal? |
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Post by Old School Stokie on Feb 2, 2016 11:51:44 GMT
Massive vote of confidence in Hughes at a time when probably most needed. Bad January out of two cups, talk of other clubs looking for good managers and Sir Peter comes up trumps. And I think they would have spent another £20 million + on that lad down the road. Still summer is around the corner and we do need goals in this team.
Will Imbula be the next Ya Ya Toure?
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Post by Kjones9 on Feb 2, 2016 11:54:27 GMT
Perhaps because there are many loathsome Stoke 'supporters' on here 'cheeky'. You know, ones that constantly slag the same players off and call them derogatory names. Do you know anyone that does that? Whats that gotta do with knives in the back of Hughes? you need to get that big fat chip off your shoulder and stop arguing with each and everyone on this board who dares post anything slightly negative about the team/manager etc. Youre bringing this board down with the shit you spout at fellow Stoke supporters. Its pathetic What's hating supporters got to do with anything? Oh that's right, nothing! But that didn't stop you posting your 'unique' views. I couldn't give less of a shit what you think about me, you've shown yourself up for what you are many times. And if I want to point it out, then suck it up, because I will. |
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Feb 2, 2016 12:00:10 GMT
Whats that gotta do with knives in the back of Hughes? you need to get that big fat chip off your shoulder and stop arguing with each and everyone on this board who dares post anything slightly negative about the team/manager etc. Youre bringing this board down with the shit you spout at fellow Stoke supporters. Its pathetic What's hating supporters got to do with anything? Oh that's right, nothing! But that didn't stop you posting your 'unique' views. I couldn't give less of a shit what you think about me, you've shown yourself up for what you are many times. And if I want to point it out, then suck it up, because I will. You still havent explained the knives in the back of Hughes comment. I love a good conspiracy story so please share this with us. I think of you like the gestapo of the oatcake uncovering Stoke related blasphemy, and reporting to Adolf Coates to execute said offenders by firing squad. Do you have a file on me?  I feel special |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Feb 2, 2016 12:07:59 GMT
I think it's all in your head to be honest. Well if we lose tonight I will point the usual suspects out, then you'll agree with me, then we can move on, right? Deal? I'm not really sure what you mean? If we throw in a Leicester type performance, then we're all allowed a bit of a moan up whilst still thinking Hughes is ace aren't we? Just like if we win, we're allowed to get the calculators out and look at the rules if teams already in Europe win the cups, to see what we need to do. In just don't detect this eagerness for him to fail that you seem to. |
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