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Post by Gods on Mar 12, 2016 19:22:48 GMT
I know it was a long shot but I honestly think it died today  8 games to go and I am starting to slip sadly and inexorably in to 'roll on August' mode  |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 12, 2016 19:24:52 GMT
So many tears I've cried.
So much pain inside.
But baby it ain't over til it's over.
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Post by oatcakesteve on Mar 12, 2016 19:26:54 GMT
That's they way I'm starting to think Gods, sadly. I was optimistic before today's game, I don't think it'll happen now.
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Post by maninasuitcase on Mar 12, 2016 19:27:11 GMT
To be honest I never thought it was on in the first place.
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Post by that's our Ric on Mar 12, 2016 19:32:28 GMT
So many tears I've cried. So much pain inside. But baby it ain't over til it's over. Didn't know you sang Chief! It is Stoke after all Don't expect anything! Shit ain't it!? |
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Post by cobhamstokey on Mar 12, 2016 19:32:44 GMT
I think with the League cup run that we had we showed that at the moment we don't have the squad to cope with Europe or midweek games. If we can get some good signings in pre season I'd be more confident to make a real push for it next season.
The most important thing this season was that we didn't get into trouble because of the huge SKY money next season and we've done it with ease.
With 2-3 signings in for the start of season and hopefully Ryan and Bojan with a clear bill of health I can see us going places.
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Post by fca47 on Mar 12, 2016 19:34:00 GMT
It was only ever a dream, we ain't good enough, simple as.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 19:42:36 GMT
Today was pretty much make or break.
We broke.
Sad but true.
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 12, 2016 19:44:09 GMT
It was always a tall order, and today by no means makes it out of the question. It's still a possibility.
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Post by Olgrligm on Mar 12, 2016 19:46:19 GMT
Can we still mathematically finish in the top four? Yes? Europe is still on, then.
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Post by nzstokie on Mar 12, 2016 20:23:57 GMT
No, but we need 6 points from the next two games to keep it alive.
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Post by Sergeant Muttley on Mar 12, 2016 20:25:14 GMT
Do people really believe we were/are ever going to qualify for Europe playing like we have done at home this season?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 20:27:34 GMT
We're not playing well enough or well consistently enough to warrant it. Not saying we shouldn't aim or dream but you have to step back and analyse it for what it is.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 20:28:30 GMT
It's gone. Our poor home form has buggered a potentially great season.
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Post by nott1 on Mar 12, 2016 20:31:21 GMT
I really thought we were going to win this and finish in the top six. It is extremely disappointing considering the players we have. It looks like we need another couple of good defenders in the summer and a player of top class up front such as Yarmo to get much further.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 20:33:18 GMT
Never thought we'd be on for it this season at any point really, let's just try and beat our record points tally and position in the table.
If we can hold onto what we have and improve in a few positions in the summer there's no doubt we'll be pushing for 5th.
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Post by westlandsstokie on Mar 12, 2016 20:51:13 GMT
Was never going to happen, not a chance, we are far to inconsistent and don't score enough goals.
Hopefully we can win a few more games and keep the season alive if not we will probably finish 9th or 10th.
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Post by mrred on Mar 12, 2016 20:51:28 GMT
I don't want us in that joke league. Our home form is sketchy enough as it is without the distraction of some half arsed cup.
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Post by charlesjefferson on Mar 12, 2016 21:05:10 GMT
I don't want us in that joke league. Our home form is sketchy enough as it is without the distraction of some half arsed cup. Remember the 4th of May 2003? We beat Reading and it was a bloody wonderful day, we stayed up and were still in The Championship (First Division as was) 13 years later and we're turning our noses up at European Football are we?  |
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Post by lancer on Mar 12, 2016 21:09:14 GMT
I know it was a long shot but I honestly think it died today 8 games to go and I am starting to slip sadly and inexorably in to 'roll on August' mode Not all over yet, but a hell of a lot harder, especially if we play a few more games lie we played today. Only thing in our favour is that the other teams around us have to win all of-or most- of their games too. Right now I'm just comforting myself with the knowledge that we are at least safe, and in the Prem for another season.  |
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Post by Titan Uranus on Mar 12, 2016 21:18:24 GMT
Twas but a dream.
As one esteemed poster said after the Palace FA Cup throwaway ... " the season's now rat-shit"
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Post by GeneralFaye on Mar 12, 2016 21:22:29 GMT
We'll win a couple, we'll lose a couple and guess what? We might even draw a couple. So will that be enough? Probably not.
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Post by Gods on Mar 12, 2016 22:28:15 GMT
It was always a tall order, and today by no means makes it out of the question. It's still a possibility. I don't think so, I honestly don't think so. |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 12, 2016 22:29:55 GMT
It was always a tall order, and today by no means makes it out of the question. It's still a possibility. I don't think so, I honestly don't think so. You never do. You had us relegated after five games. |
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Post by nutterpotter on Mar 12, 2016 22:33:33 GMT
If we won today and lost next week, would you all be saying the dream is over? I don't think so.
A couple of wins in our next two games and we're back on track. We will need to beat Liverpool and West Ham though.
Going to be tough but it is doable. I'd take 9th again to be honest.
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Post by StokieNath on Mar 12, 2016 22:35:21 GMT
I can't see us making Europe now, We must beat Watford and The bin dippers to form the slightest of hopes of making 7th or 6th.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Mar 12, 2016 22:37:40 GMT
If we win next week we might start looking upwards again. But we can't repeat that level of performance today.
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 12, 2016 22:37:55 GMT
Booooooooooooooooo
Hughes out.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 23:23:50 GMT
I'm really disappointed we lost this game. Europa league was my last resort this season. As I say disappointed.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Mar 12, 2016 23:32:48 GMT
I'm really disappointed we lost this game. Europa league was my last resort this season. As I say disappointed. Staying up is always a good season for me. I am just frustrated because in some key games this season we have not shown up eg Liverpool at home in the cup, today, several other home games against lesser teams. We've passed up a chance of having a really special season. Next season Liverpool, chelsea and man u will all be stronger |
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