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Post by wizzardofdribble on Dec 29, 2016 21:00:10 GMT
I have absolutely no doubt that we will win this game 2-1 although I'd be happy with a point.
There's no pressure psychologically for us to do anything & Chelsea will think they've already won (if they read The Oatcake).
Chelsea 1-2 Stoke
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Dec 29, 2016 21:16:29 GMT
I'm trying to be optimistic instead of realistic, but it's tough.
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Dec 29, 2016 21:23:00 GMT
I'm trying to be optimistic instead of realistic, but it's tough. Try harder.
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Dec 29, 2016 21:43:41 GMT
I'm trying to be optimistic instead of realistic, but it's tough. Try harder. Christ! I'm a Minnesota Twins fan as well, you're asking a lot...
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Dec 29, 2016 21:56:05 GMT
Try harder. Christ! Â I'm a Minnesota Twins fan as well, you're asking a lot... With 103 losses in 2016...That's more than Stoke
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Dec 29, 2016 22:02:29 GMT
Christ! I'm a Minnesota Twins fan as well, you're asking a lot... With 103 losses in 2016...That's more than Stoke Unfortunately, I'm not optimistic the Twins will do better next year. But, on a good note, Bullitt is on the TV right now and ol' Steve is chasin' the bad guys. Love that movie.
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Post by chuckrocky on Dec 29, 2016 22:24:49 GMT
Grant
Johnson Shawcross Indi Pieters
Allen Imbula
Shaqiri Bojan Sobhi
Diouf
Fuck it, we're going to lose whatever team we put out so let's at least throw a few punches.
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Post by bojancity on Dec 29, 2016 22:54:27 GMT
Grant
Johnson Indi Muni Pieters
Affelay Allen
Shaqiri Bojan Sobhi Diouf
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Post by kustokie on Dec 29, 2016 23:57:38 GMT
Try harder. Christ! I'm a Minnesota Twins fan as well, you're asking a lot... Hey, the Cubs won the World Series last year and the Royals the year before that. Miracles do happen. Onwards and upwards. On a more realistic note, Chelsea have one player out due to suspension or injury. Stoke have six, including Muniesa, Cameron and Bardsley (late fitness test, 25% chance of playing). So basically we have no back-up defenders. Bloody hell! premierinjuries.com
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Post by kustokie on Dec 29, 2016 23:58:41 GMT
Grant Johnson Indi Muni Pieters Affelay Allen Shaqiri Bojan Sobhi Diouf Muniesa out - try again.
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Post by kustokie on Dec 30, 2016 0:01:40 GMT
Banks Marsh Dodd Smith Pejic Mahoney Dobing Eastham Conroy Ritchie Greenhoff
Subs: None required
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Post by johnnysoul60 on Dec 30, 2016 0:11:26 GMT
off to this one feels like mission impossible , they are buzzing , just hope we dont give them anything soft would rotate a few
Grant
Johnson unless Bardsley fit then play him
Pieters
Shawcross
Bruno
Shaq
Affelay
Whelan
Allen
Ramadan
Diouf
and lots of prayer
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Post by kustokie on Dec 30, 2016 4:02:13 GMT
Grant Johnson Shawcross Martins Indi Pieters Shaqiri Allen Whelan Sobhi Bojan Diouf Chelsea 1 Stoke City 1 (Bojan) This is our best chance of holding Chelsea to 2 or 3 goals.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 6:14:01 GMT
I think we are in for a sound thrashing and another defeat by 3+ goals. At least the Beeb might put us first on MOTD.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Dec 30, 2016 6:14:33 GMT
Is Diego playing? An old acquaintance will be willing to give him another stare!
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Post by kurt on Dec 30, 2016 8:21:33 GMT
Grant Johnson Indi Muni Pieters Affelay Allen Shaqiri Bojan Sobhi Diouf This, but Shawcross instead of Muniesa.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 8:39:32 GMT
1 nil Stoke.
This is where Sparky turns the tide.
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Post by chiswickpotter on Dec 30, 2016 8:57:05 GMT
Got to counter their shape which means 4 at the back to give us a spare man against their three. I thought the Allen, Imbula, Afellay triangle looked promising for the last 20 minutes or so and Chelsea's midfield 2 are less threatening than many so I would go without Whelan. Diouf has to play on recent form and because we need someone to run in behind their three and then we can pick from 2 of Walters, Sobhi and Shaqiri. I would go for Shaq against Alonso and probably Walters for his physicality against Moses
Grant Johnson Shawcross Bruno Pieters Allen Afellay Imbula Shaq Diouf Walters
Parking the bus would be a rigid 4-4-1-1 Grant Johnson Shawcross Bruno Pieters Afellay Whelan Allen Walters Shaq Diouf
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Post by raythesailor on Dec 30, 2016 10:22:58 GMT
Banks Marsh Dodd Smith Pejic Mahoney Dobing Eastham Conroy Ritchie Greenhoff Subs: None required Plus Referee; Clive (the book) Thomas. Those were the days 😀
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Post by maninasuitcase on Dec 30, 2016 10:55:52 GMT
1 nil Stoke. This is where Sparky turns the tide. I hope he's got a big oar.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 12:13:26 GMT
1 nil Stoke. This is where Sparky turns the tide. I hope he's got a big oar. He can borrow Pete's.
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Post by mrcoke on Dec 30, 2016 12:17:00 GMT
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Post by wearepremierleague on Dec 30, 2016 12:52:36 GMT
Grant Johnson Shawcross Bruno Pieters Allen Whelan Shaq Bojan Sobhi Bony
5-0
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Post by wearepremierleague on Dec 30, 2016 12:53:57 GMT
Imbula did have a stormer there last season too. Him or Allen
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Post by burge2u on Dec 30, 2016 13:13:21 GMT
I really enjoyed watching those videos, they bring back some fantastic memories. Thanks.
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Post by enuntio on Dec 30, 2016 13:55:04 GMT
1 nil Stoke. This is where Sparky turns the tide. Again
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Post by nott1 on Dec 30, 2016 13:59:54 GMT
Grant Johnson Shawcross Indi Pieters Allen Imbula Shaqiri Bojan Sobhi Diouf Fuck it, we're going to lose whatever team we put out so let's at least throw a few punches. Too right, love the selection!
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Post by GeneralFaye on Dec 30, 2016 14:10:15 GMT
Grant
Johnson Shawcross Indi Pieters
Imbula Adam
Shaqiri Allen Sobhi
Walters
.. just off the top of my head, maybe Afellay in from the start.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2016 14:24:53 GMT
Id take a 2 nil defeat right now to avoid another very possible humiliation (again)
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Post by GoBoks on Dec 30, 2016 15:42:28 GMT
Not a hope. Hughes doesn't know which players to use, which formation to use, which tactics to use. Another four conceded. Neither do any of the Oatcake members judging by the absolutely crazy line-ups on here!
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