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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 19:25:10 GMT
You now use the word "worried" rather than "meltdown". No ...it's a different word. He was in a position where he placed priority over Cup. Wrongly in my opinion. That's why I think he was in meltdown. Oh ok. What?
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Post by iamcliveclarke on Feb 13, 2016 19:25:24 GMT
Threads like this do go to show how many no nothing's follow our team. We lose a few and he's lost the plot, win a few and its Europe!! The nummy you on about our defeats to west brom, clearly was there or has selective memory! We won today and I'm enjoying the fact that I chose to go. As are the supporters on the train heading home. We aren't getting carried away though, we've played better and lost. Let's not get to low when we lose and start accusing the manager of losing the plot. Likewise he doesn't become the new messiah after a few wins. Bottom line is we'll finish somewhere between 7 and 15th.weve got another great addition to the team, bojan is now on a long term contract. The last time I visited Bournemouth I'd never have dreamt in my wildest dreams the players we have now, and the manager we've got. Be Proud, Be Loyal, Be Stoke....".............and stop knicker wetting! Top post! If only there were more SUPPORTERS like you
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Post by GeneralFaye on Feb 13, 2016 19:28:35 GMT
It's about having perspective and putting the results into perspective, it's simple. Just a bit sad when a large minority can't see it.
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 13, 2016 19:29:15 GMT
Who would you have picked against palace out of the players who were fit, or who hadn't just played 120 minutes back after their first game back?
Diouf possibly, he didn't play tex who had to make his full debut in the heat of battle? We lost possibly our third choice centre half for the season in that game to.
I think people look for things that aren't there.
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 19:31:51 GMT
No ...it's a different word. He was in a position where he placed priority over Cup. Wrongly in my opinion. That's why I think he was in meltdown. Oh ok. What? What what?
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 20:50:33 GMT
Don't give me excuses you are out fine dining with a fair lady ... So am I .... but Stoke is far more important haha
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Post by stokerstayinup on Feb 13, 2016 21:14:58 GMT
Mr Urananas is one such poster who seems to have gone "missing "tonight. How odd If you are that interested in me matey then I suggest you visit the match thread where I predicted a comfortable victory earlier this week. Don't try to be a smart-arse sunshine. So,the manager is in the middle of a meltdown yet you predicted we would beat Bournemouth.Do you know your arse from your elbow?
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 21:22:46 GMT
If you are that interested in me matey then I suggest you visit the match thread where I predicted a comfortable victory earlier this week. Don't try to be a smart-arse sunshine. So,the manager is in the middle of a meltdown yet you predicted we would beat Bournemouth.Do you know your arse from your elbow? Yes. He was in the middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team against West Brom and then threw in the towel against Palace. Pressure games in a tough situation. He has since had time to regroup, bed in our record signing and prepare for a poor, ready to be taken opposition.
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Post by Olgrligm on Feb 13, 2016 21:24:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 21:24:51 GMT
Don't give me excuses you are out fine dining with a fair lady ... So am I .... but Stoke is far more important haha You've really lost me now ....
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 21:31:20 GMT
Don't give me excuses you are out fine dining with a fair lady ... So am I .... but Stoke is far more important haha You've really lost me now .... You said "what" Steak and chips on the way now
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Post by stokerstayinup on Feb 13, 2016 21:31:45 GMT
So,the manager is in the middle of a meltdown yet you predicted we would beat Bournemouth.Do you know your arse from your elbow? Yes. He was in the middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team against West Brom and then threw in the towel against Palace. Pressure games in a tough situation. He has since had time to regroup, bed in our record signing and prepare for a poor, ready to be taken opposition. A ready to be taken opposition that had lost 2 of their last 14 games? So,basically ,moan when we lose but when we play well and deserverdly win,it's what you expect?
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Post by milky on Feb 13, 2016 21:32:11 GMT
So,the manager is in the middle of a meltdown yet you predicted we would beat Bournemouth.Do you know your arse from your elbow? Yes. He was in the middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team against West Brom and then threw in the towel against Palace. Pressure games in a tough situation. He has since had time to regroup, bed in our record signing and prepare for a poor, ready to be taken opposition. Middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team (in your opinion )against West Brom when we were on a winning run ?? Now you truly are losing the plot... It's ironic though..you can't bring yourself to give this manager any praise yet anyone who dares to suggest the previous manager is anything less than a living legend is accused of being a disrespectful,ungrateful bastard. It would be funny if it wasn't so sad.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2016 21:37:39 GMT
I think it's inexperience us older folks tend to have seen all there is to see and therefore keep an even keel.
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 21:38:51 GMT
Yes. He was in the middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team against West Brom and then threw in the towel against Palace. Pressure games in a tough situation. He has since had time to regroup, bed in our record signing and prepare for a poor, ready to be taken opposition. Middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team (in your opinion )against West Brom when we were on a winning run ?? Now you truly are losing the plot... Many distinguished commentators and posters made mention that due to the upcoming plethora of critical games and the mind games and abilities of TP we would be better to start our "old guard" It proved a wise observation as we are are now out of both Cups and no chance of a Europa place.
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Post by stokerstayinup on Feb 13, 2016 21:43:31 GMT
Middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team (in your opinion )against West Brom when we were on a winning run ?? Now you truly are losing the plot... Many distinguished commentators and posters made mention that due to the upcoming plethora of critical games and the mind games and abilities of TP we would be better to start our "old guard" It proved a wise observation as we are are now out of both Cups and no chance of a Europa place. He picked the wrong team v WBA imo.He didn't throw in the towel against Palace,he wasn't in the middle of a meltdown and today wasn't a gimmee.
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 13, 2016 21:45:02 GMT
So,the manager is in the middle of a meltdown yet you predicted we would beat Bournemouth.Do you know your arse from your elbow? Yes. He was in the middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team against West Brom and then threw in the towel against Palace. Pressure games in a tough situation. He has since had time to regroup, bed in our record signing and prepare for a poor, ready to be taken opposition. You obviously missed my original post, mind you I guess being out on a date night you have little time to structure a response. I'm out tomorrow with my missus, today I went to watch our great manager regain the plot. If I'd read half the shit on here though I to would have stayed at home and gone for a steak.for the record we looked very much a team. How did he throw the towel in v palace then ? Who could he have picked that he didn't other than possibly diouf? He didn't pick text he played Wilson, Arnie had a knock, and most on here think he's crap now anyway. As for west brom, had he rested players or changed it, people would have moaned that he was playing into pulis' hands. At 1-1 we were in the ascendency until Cameron was wrongly sent off. Mr Pulis who didn't like divers seemed not to comment on yacobs embarrassing act.
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Post by milky on Feb 13, 2016 21:45:33 GMT
Middle of a meltdown when he picked the wrong team (in your opinion )against West Brom when we were on a winning run ?? Now you truly are losing the plot... Many distinguished commentators and posters made mention that due to the upcoming plethora of critical games and the mind games and abilities of TP we would be better to start our "old guard" It proved a wise observation as we are are now out of both Cups and no chance of a Europa place. So if we'd started the "old guard " at West Brom we'd have got to Wembley and still been in the FA cup as well as being higher up in the league ? I presume none of these injuries would have occurred either ? You are clearly a footballing genius who could do a better job than Mark Hughes.
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 21:45:46 GMT
Many distinguished commentators and posters made mention that due to the upcoming plethora of critical games and the mind games and abilities of TP we would be better to start our "old guard" It proved a wise observation as we are are now out of both Cups and no chance of a Europa place. He picked the wrong team v WBA imo.He didn't throw in the towel against Palace,he wasn't in the middle of a meltdown and today wasn't a gimmee. Knock on effect. Once he chose that team against WBA
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 13, 2016 21:48:09 GMT
Fortunately though we just get to observe and we all have degrees in hindsight. You appear to have a 1st. That's why he's the boss, pulis is the boss, and you're looking a wise after the event type of guy.
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Post by stokerstayinup on Feb 13, 2016 21:48:26 GMT
He picked the wrong team v WBA imo.He didn't throw in the towel against Palace,he wasn't in the middle of a meltdown and today wasn't a gimmee. Knock on effect. Once he chose that team against WBA Stop guessing.
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 13, 2016 21:49:25 GMT
He picked the wrong team v WBA imo.He didn't throw in the towel against Palace,he wasn't in the middle of a meltdown and today wasn't a gimmee. Knock on effect. Once he chose that team against WBA Maybe you're right, he could have also rested them v everton.
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 22:02:08 GMT
Fortunately though we just get to observe and we all have degrees in hindsight. You appear to have a 1st. That's why he's the boss, pulis is the boss, and you're looking a wise after the event type of guy. Not really matey Said the WBA team was in my opinion wrong at the time and also said we would dick Bournemouth last week. I'm not into knocking Sparky just for the hell of it .. but really think he messed up a bit during this period. Probably what sorts out a great manager from a good manager. He has deffo dropped a clanger with his management of the centre half situation. Don't you agree?
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Post by PotteringThrough on Feb 13, 2016 22:05:26 GMT
Hughes is a fucking nutcase - diouf at right back again?!?!
Long live the nutcase!
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 13, 2016 22:14:11 GMT
In hindsight yes I would have probably changed the team v west brom, I also would have v everton. That's why he's the boss one right one wrong. V palace I'd have only played diouf other than that I'd have picked the same team. Today I wouldn't have picked that front four, but it worked well. With regard to the centre halves we've had real bad luck. Clearly if he knew 4 out of 5 would be injured then he perhaps would have kept huth. He looked to strengthen in the window, but who realistically could he have brought in who was good enough to play alongside shawcross? Facts are that in the two and seasons in charge, and with far less spend we've got an all round better squad, and first team(despite losing nzonzi). Imbula will be a star, and we have depth. We could end up anywhere from 7th to 15th, but we're better to watch, more competitive in the bonus games, and with a big summer transfer I expect us to be pushing on for top 6-8 and reach a final. Meanwhile I expect pulis to leave west brom in the summer. Feel free to save this post.
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Post by Titan Uranus on Feb 13, 2016 22:30:49 GMT
In hindsight yes I would have probably changed the team v west brom, I also would have v everton. That's why he's the boss one right one wrong. V palace I'd have only played diouf other than that I'd have picked the same team. Today I wouldn't have picked that front four, but it worked well. With regard to the centre halves we've had real bad luck. Clearly if he knew 4 out of 5 would be injured then he perhaps would have kept huth. He looked to strengthen in the window, but who realistically could he have brought in who was good enough to play alongside shawcross? Facts are that in the two and seasons in charge, and with far less spend we've got an all round better squad, and first team(despite losing nzonzi). Imbula will be a star, and we have depth. We could end up anywhere from 7th to 15th, but we're better to watch, more competitive in the bonus games, and with a big summer transfer I expect us to be pushing on for top 6-8 and reach a final. Meanwhile I expect pulis to leave west brom in the summer. Feel free to save this post. My only gripe with Sparky is the FA Cup. That midfield was a cop-out in my opinion.
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 13, 2016 22:48:03 GMT
Entitled to opinions, and we all see it differently. A good draw in next years comp and we'll go far.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on Feb 14, 2016 0:23:06 GMT
There is so much reasonable argument in there that it's difficult to disagree with you, no matter how much my instinct tells me I should. I'd stick with your instincts in future
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Feb 14, 2016 17:48:24 GMT
Threads like this do go to show how many no nothing's follow our team. We lose a few and he's lost the plot, win a few and its Europe!! The nummy you on about our defeats to west brom, clearly was there or has selective memory! We won today and I'm enjoying the fact that I chose to go. As are the supporters on the train heading home. We aren't getting carried away though, we've played better and lost. Let's not get to low when we lose and start accusing the manager of losing the plot. Likewise he doesn't become the new messiah after a few wins. Bottom line is we'll finish somewhere between 7 and 15th.weve got another great addition to the team, bojan is now on a long term contract. The last time I visited Bournemouth I'd never have dreamt in my wildest dreams the players we have now, and the manager we've got. Be Proud, Be Loyal, Be Stoke....".............and stop knicker wetting! Top post! If only there were more SUPPORTERS like you Spot on. SUPPORTING a team is about celebrating the good times and being encouraging through the bad. Its not about going overboard when things go particualrly well and booing the team and accusing the manager of losing the plot when things don't go so well. It's not so much that some of our supporters have lost the plot - it looks more like they never understood the plot in the first place. Remember - the value of your investment may go down as well as up.
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Post by PerCyfilth ....Captains Log on Feb 14, 2016 18:01:18 GMT
I don't think LMH has lost the plot.. we have a swathe of injuries and a couple of players believing their own hype and their form has suffered.
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