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Post by TexasPotter on Aug 19, 2016 19:36:35 GMT
With Shaq out Walters will start on the right in a BMW front line! His muscular play and ability to hold up the ball will offset Bojan playing through the middle. I hope we go 4-3-3, with Allen bolstering the middle, which is where Pep is looking to overload with his full backs. I'd go for Geoff at right back to get forward more than Bardsley and take advantage of the gaps their full backs as midfielders approach could provide. Given Cameron Shawcross Wollscheid Pieters Imbula Whelan Allen Walters Bojan Arnautovic I agree, This is my lineup. I personally think Cameron is a better option defensively than Bardo in this one. Stick him on the edge and keep everything in front of him and wide. With either Shaq, Walters or Sobhi. Geoff is also faster going forward than bardsley and alot more composed on the ball to find those gaps. Can't have another lost in wonderland performance from Bardsley near their goal losing possession to give nolito and icheanacho counters. |
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Post by loosestools on Aug 19, 2016 19:48:24 GMT
I liked that appraisal.
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Post by loosestools on Aug 19, 2016 19:49:16 GMT
Sorry, the one by Cheezfreaks |
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Post by kustokie on Aug 19, 2016 22:52:09 GMT
Shit, shit, shit. I just discovered the match is 12:30 and we're on the West Coast for a damned wedding. This means I have to get up at 4:15 AM.
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Post by kustokie on Aug 19, 2016 22:54:41 GMT
With Shaq out Walters will start on the right in a BMW front line! His muscular play and ability to hold up the ball will offset Bojan playing through the middle. I hope we go 4-3-3, with Allen bolstering the middle, which is where Pep is looking to overload with his full backs. I'd go for Geoff at right back to get forward more than Bardsley and take advantage of the gaps their full backs as midfielders approach could provide. Given Cameron Shawcross Wollscheid Pieters Imbula Whelan Allen Walters Bojan Arnautovic I agree, This is my lineup. I personally think Cameron is a better option defensively than Bardo in this one. Stick him on the edge and keep everything in front of him and wide. With either Shaq, Walters or Sobhi. Geoff is also faster going forward than bardsley and alot more composed on the ball to find those gaps. Can't have another lost in wonderland performance from Bardsley near their goal losing possession to give nolito and icheanacho counters. I'd rather have Shaq in the middle, but not much difference. I am really worried about our back four, irrespective of who is out there. I think they're going to go through us like shit off a shovel. |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Aug 19, 2016 23:00:28 GMT
I agree, This is my lineup. I personally think Cameron is a better option defensively than Bardo in this one. Stick him on the edge and keep everything in front of him and wide. With either Shaq, Walters or Sobhi. Geoff is also faster going forward than bardsley and alot more composed on the ball to find those gaps. Can't have another lost in wonderland performance from Bardsley near their goal losing possession to give nolito and icheanacho counters. I'd rather have Shaq in the middle, but not much difference. Â I am really worried about our back four, irrespective of who is out there. Â I think they're going to go through us like shit off a shovel. Why the fixation with shit KU? |
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Post by musik on Aug 20, 2016 0:19:49 GMT
Hellu! I think we'll win this one, but only if we have an offensive approach. - - - - - - - Given - - - - - - - Johnson-Shawcross-Wollscheid-Muniesa - - - - - - - Whelan - - - - - - Sobhi - - - - - - - - - - - Arnie - - - - - - - Allen - - - - - - - - - - - Bojan - Diouf - - - - -  tuna sandwich//:musik Good thinking Musik, drop our record signing and play a 19 year old winger who has just got off the bloody plane. Dank Joe! |
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Post by kustokie on Aug 20, 2016 3:52:36 GMT
I'd rather have Shaq in the middle, but not much difference. I am really worried about our back four, irrespective of who is out there. I think they're going to go through us like shit off a shovel. Why the fixation with shit KU? Good question. Maybe I should moderate my language, eh? But you have to admit 4 AM is a bit much. |
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Post by badry on Aug 20, 2016 8:27:52 GMT
- - - - - - - - - - Given - - - - - - - - - -
Cameron-Shawcross-Wollscheid-Pieters
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Sobhi"Walters" - - - - - - - - - - - - Arnie
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Post by cobhamstokey on Aug 20, 2016 8:43:40 GMT
I think we'll go 433 today. I think MH will go a bit cautious
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Bards.........Ryan.....Wolly........Eric
..........Allen.....Imbula.....Whelan...
......Walters......Bojan........Arni......
There's no way he'll throw Sobhi into this one but would be nice to see him come off the bench.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 8:51:16 GMT
I think we'll go 433 today. I think MH will go a bit cautious .......................Given...................... Bards.........Ryan.....Wolly........Eric ..........Allen.....Imbula.....Whelan... ......Walters......Bojan........Arni...... There's no way he'll throw Sobhi into this one but would be nice to see him come off the bench. I'd swap Diouf for Bojan. We need his physicality and work rate. |
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Post by scfconnor on Aug 20, 2016 10:23:08 GMT
I'm feeling really pessimistic about this game today, we've strengthened the midfield brilliantly, but we are still yet to sign a first team defender or striker that can score goals for fun. Not to mention no Butland.
I would be happy with a draw today.
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Post by badry on Aug 20, 2016 10:33:13 GMT
Official
TEAM NEWS | Stoke City v Manchester City.
Given; Bardsley, Shawcross (c), Wollscheid, Pieters; Imbula, Whelan; Bojan, Allen, Arnautovic; Diouf.
SUBS: Haugaard; Muniesa, Adam, Walters, Cameron, Crouch, Ramadan.
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Post by badry on Aug 20, 2016 10:41:55 GMT
City XI | Knight, Zabaleta (C), Kolarov, stones, otamendi, Fernandinho, Navas, Silva, Sterling, de bruyne, Aguero
Subs | Hart, Fernando, maffeo, nolito, Delph, Clichy, iheanacho
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 20, 2016 11:03:35 GMT
Is it cold?
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Post by thedeadlyshart on Aug 20, 2016 11:07:45 GMT
Gah! It's 4 AM here but I'm up and ready to watch my beloved potters!
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Post by Rose City Potter on Aug 20, 2016 11:08:10 GMT
I hate to say it but I think that we are going to get pasted today  |
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 20, 2016 11:19:14 GMT
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 20, 2016 11:20:36 GMT
I hate to say it but I think that we are going to get pasted today I would like to take this chance to tell you you are talking crap....but I can't because I know exactly where you are coming from. |
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Post by crownmeking on Aug 20, 2016 11:20:59 GMT
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Post by petershiltonsmini on Aug 20, 2016 11:23:50 GMT
Sky coverage pretty balanced so far and loved Charlie's video diary.
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Post by blakngreen on Aug 20, 2016 11:24:04 GMT
Stuck at work until gone 14:30 Gutted to be missing the first home game of the new season. COYMP |
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Post by liathroid on Aug 20, 2016 11:24:39 GMT
we must put em under pressure ,especially when Stones has the ball
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Post by petershiltonsmini on Aug 20, 2016 11:25:38 GMT
Gutted I'm working and missing first game of the season.
Goooooarn Stoke
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 20, 2016 11:27:38 GMT
Giggs says stoke will win the game of fotball
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Post by houstonsteve on Aug 20, 2016 11:28:49 GMT
Goaaannn Stoke. Tough one today but come on you pottersssssss
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Post by petershiltonsmini on Aug 20, 2016 11:29:07 GMT
The back 4 worry me but hey ho let's get stuck in
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Post by michelle1863 on Aug 20, 2016 11:29:56 GMT
I'm flipping between real confidence.....and doom!!! Cmon Stoke don't ruin me Saturday!!
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 20, 2016 11:33:28 GMT
So far so good no yellow cards yet
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 20, 2016 11:33:39 GMT
Fucking tannoy system is bust again I see.
Money well spent not.
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