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Post by potterblade on Mar 13, 2016 9:48:50 GMT
If I was a baggies fan I would think this is very much on along with a first top 10 finish for TP. As a Stoke fan I hope not, has to be one of our remaining goals NOT to let this happen.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:02:08 GMT
I really don't care
Now is the time to prepare for next season
I just don't see the obsession with points tally and any thin chance of Europe has gone
We have too many critical players who need a bloody rest - Pieters, Ryan, Bojan (for a different reason)
I would like to see Hughes at least try 1 or 2 of the promising Under 21's (yes there are some)
He also needs to play a team with an eye to the future which means stop throwing Crouch on, as much as I like him it does not work anymore. Same for Walters
Give Jos a run out for a few games as an example
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Mar 13, 2016 10:05:50 GMT
I really don't care Now is the time to prepare for next season I just don't see the obsession with points tally and any thin chance of Europe has gone We have too many critical players who need a bloody rest - Pieters, Ryan, Bojan (for a different reason) I would like to see Hughes at least try 1 or 2 of the promising Under 21's (yes there are some) He also needs to play a team with an eye to the future which means stop throwing Crouch on, as much as I like him it does not work anymore. Same for Walters Give Jos a run out for a few games as an example Can you imagine the dummy spitting,toy throwing carnage on here if he did that and we lost?  |
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:09:01 GMT
I really don't care Now is the time to prepare for next season I just don't see the obsession with points tally and any thin chance of Europe has gone We have too many critical players who need a bloody rest - Pieters, Ryan, Bojan (for a different reason) I would like to see Hughes at least try 1 or 2 of the promising Under 21's (yes there are some) He also needs to play a team with an eye to the future which means stop throwing Crouch on, as much as I like him it does not work anymore. Same for Walters Give Jos a run out for a few games as an example Can you imagine the dummy spitting, toy throwing carnage on here if he did that and we lost? I would probably be one of them  But in all seriousness, now is the time to try some things, such as passing forwards, working out if Jos or Diouf are the answer, seeing if any of the kids can step up |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Mar 13, 2016 10:18:13 GMT
Can you imagine the dummy spitting, toy throwing carnage on here if he did that and we lost? I would probably be one of them But in all seriousness, now is the time to try some things, such as passing forwards, working out if Jos or Diouf are the answer, seeing if any of the kids can step up I agree mate. Sits back, lights cigar and waits for the Tsunami of shite on the Oatcake PS and in the stands. Theirs a thread on here about booing at halftime yesterday. Imagine the reaction at half time if the kids were getting spanked (ooh er). |
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Post by albundy on Mar 13, 2016 10:20:54 GMT
I really don't care Now is the time to prepare for next season I just don't see the obsession with points tally and any thin chance of Europe has gone We have too many critical players who need a bloody rest - Pieters, Ryan, Bojan (for a different reason) I would like to see Hughes at least try 1 or 2 of the promising Under 21's (yes there are some) He also needs to play a team with an eye to the future which means stop throwing Crouch on, as much as I like him it does not work anymore. Same for Walters Give Jos a run out for a few games as an example With over £1.2 million per place merit payment for our league finish a difference between 7th and 12th would be around £6m missed out on. |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 13, 2016 10:29:15 GMT
We're still only four points off seventh. Nothing has 'gone'.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:29:19 GMT
I really don't care Now is the time to prepare for next season I just don't see the obsession with points tally and any thin chance of Europe has gone We have too many critical players who need a bloody rest - Pieters, Ryan, Bojan (for a different reason) I would like to see Hughes at least try 1 or 2 of the promising Under 21's (yes there are some) He also needs to play a team with an eye to the future which means stop throwing Crouch on, as much as I like him it does not work anymore. Same for Walters Give Jos a run out for a few games as an example With over £1.2 million per place merit payment for our league finish a difference between 7th and 12th would be around £6m missed out on. Peanuts in the scheme of things especially if we keep flogging the tired horse |
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Post by thevoid on Mar 13, 2016 10:33:40 GMT
I bet there's people who got a bit of 'wood' when they read this thread title.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:35:32 GMT
We're still only four points off seventh. Nothing has 'gone'. Indeed - but we clearly have to find another way at home. I have no idea if any of the kids are ready, but one thing is for sure, shoving Crouch on and Walters is not the solution anymore |
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Post by Kjones9 on Mar 13, 2016 10:35:43 GMT
Will Newcastle?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 13, 2016 10:37:53 GMT
We're still only four points off seventh. Nothing has 'gone'. I can't see us finishing above Liverpool or Chelsea. And with Palace and Everton through to the cup semi's doesn't that make 7th being a European place less likely? Getting some kids on the bench now is a must. |
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Post by PerCyfilth ....Captains Log on Mar 13, 2016 10:41:12 GMT
No....next?
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:41:32 GMT
We're still only four points off seventh. Nothing has 'gone'. I can't see us finishing above Liverpool or Chelsea. And with Palace and Everton through to the cup semi's doesn't that make 7th being a European place less likely? Getting some kids on the bench now is a must. Maybe, gulp, go as far as getting them on the pitch |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 13, 2016 10:43:10 GMT
We're still only four points off seventh. Nothing has 'gone'. I can't see us finishing above Liverpool or Chelsea. And with Palace and Everton through to the cup semi's doesn't that make 7th being a European place less likely? Getting some kids on the bench now is a must. If it's a possibility, which it is, then we have to keep trying. No problem with getting some kids on the bench though. |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 13, 2016 10:44:05 GMT
I can't see us finishing above Liverpool or Chelsea. And with Palace and Everton through to the cup semi's doesn't that make 7th being a European place less likely? Getting some kids on the bench now is a must. Maybe, gulp, go as far as getting them on the pitch Are any of them knocking on the door at the moment? |
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Post by elystokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:44:17 GMT
I bet there's people who got a bit of 'wood' when they read this thread title. Some will barely be able to contain their glee, guaranteed. Baggies are more than welcome to it for me if it happens, I wouldn't swap places for a free season ticket personally. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 13, 2016 10:45:30 GMT
I can't see us finishing above Liverpool or Chelsea. And with Palace and Everton through to the cup semi's doesn't that make 7th being a European place less likely? Getting some kids on the bench now is a must. If it's a possibility, which it is, then we have to keep trying. No problem with getting some kids on the bench though. Which we will (non efforts like the first half yesterday aside). I really don't think Shawcross should be playing though. |
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 10:46:06 GMT
Maybe, gulp, go as far as getting them on the pitch Are any of them knocking on the door at the moment? Only one way of finding out - nowt to lose really |
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Post by salopstick on Mar 13, 2016 10:47:06 GMT
Once at 40 points tone books his holiday before the players
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 13, 2016 10:50:06 GMT
Are any of them knocking on the door at the moment? Only one way of finding out - nowt to lose really I don't think that's true - their performances in the u-21s offer an indication of who looks more ready than others surely? If we were looking at mid table hell with no chance of any kind of milestone finish I could see a case for it, but however pessimistic people might be, four points off 6th with 8 games left has to be worth going all out for? |
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 11:05:24 GMT
Only one way of finding out - nowt to lose really I don't think that's true - their performances in the u-21s offer an indication of who looks more ready than others surely? If we were looking at mid table hell with no chance of any kind of milestone finish I could see a case for it, but however pessimistic people might be, four points off 6th with 8 games left has to be worth going all out for? I don't know - some of them seem to have good reviews What is for sure is Mr H needs to change something at home - whether that is trying Jos up front, or a kiddie or two who knows? But sticking Crouchie up front or Walters on the wing/up front is not the answer anymore |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 13, 2016 11:07:33 GMT
I don't think that's true - their performances in the u-21s offer an indication of who looks more ready than others surely? If we were looking at mid table hell with no chance of any kind of milestone finish I could see a case for it, but however pessimistic people might be, four points off 6th with 8 games left has to be worth going all out for? I don't know - some of them seem to have good reviews What is for sure is Mr H needs to change something at home - whether that is trying Jos up front, or a kiddie or two who knows? But sticking Crouchie up front or Walters on the wing/up front is not the answer anymore I loved Yozzer's time wasting sub in the 90th minute too. What was that about? |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 13, 2016 11:09:34 GMT
I don't think that's true - their performances in the u-21s offer an indication of who looks more ready than others surely? If we were looking at mid table hell with no chance of any kind of milestone finish I could see a case for it, but however pessimistic people might be, four points off 6th with 8 games left has to be worth going all out for? I don't know - some of them seem to have good reviews What is for sure is Mr H needs to change something at home - whether that is trying Jos up front, or a kiddie or two who knows? But sticking Crouchie up front or Walters on the wing/up front is not the answer anymore I agree with that, but that's a different issue. Whatever happens something needs to change at home. |
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Post by cobhamstokey on Mar 13, 2016 11:15:56 GMT
If they did I'd still rather have MH in charge. They have improved in recent games but they are awful to watch.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 11:20:46 GMT
I don't know - some of them seem to have good reviews What is for sure is Mr H needs to change something at home - whether that is trying Jos up front, or a kiddie or two who knows? But sticking Crouchie up front or Walters on the wing/up front is not the answer anymore I agree with that, but that's a different issue. Whatever happens something needs to change at home. Maybe - although the fearlessness of youth running at players may help? All conjecture of course |
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Post by chiefdelilah on Mar 13, 2016 11:25:23 GMT
I agree with that, but that's a different issue. Whatever happens something needs to change at home. Maybe - although the fearlessness of youth running at players may help? All conjecture of course It has to start on the training ground. We're doing the same old tired, ineffective shite at home and I can't understand why Hughes hasn't rectified it or at least tried. |
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Post by cousindupree on Mar 13, 2016 11:29:22 GMT
Tone will bank his massive bonus for reaching 40pts and start thinking of summer in Florida. I think he deserves a renewed longer contract to keep him in Smethwick until 2020 and also a huge war chest to fritter ermm sorry spend in the summer.  |
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Post by milky on Mar 13, 2016 11:31:27 GMT
It's possible. .Of course it is..though their game in hand is away at arsenal where I don't think Tone has ever picked up a point with any team he has taken there.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Mar 13, 2016 11:33:05 GMT
Maybe - although the fearlessness of youth running at players may help? All conjecture of course It has to start on the training ground. We're doing the same old tired, ineffective shite at home and I can't understand why Hughes hasn't rectified it or at least tried. Tis a conundrum that is for sure Same with set pieces, attacking and defending them I really hope he does not actually believe we deserved a draw yesterday based on that performance. In fact we were damn luck not to have another 2 or 3 against us |
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