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Post by foxysgloves on Jan 23, 2017 21:55:57 GMT
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Post by happyending on Jan 23, 2017 22:35:16 GMT
Great article nice find. This is the guy we need to find an upgrade for apparently. Absolutely essential ingredient in a successful team.
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Post by onionman on Jan 23, 2017 22:53:14 GMT
Really enjoyed that article.
In a modern world of disappointing croissants and fancy tapas that don't fill you up, Glenn Whelan is a humble but satisfying potato.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 23:02:21 GMT
Yes. Thanks for finding that. It cheered me up after a bad day.
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Post by raythesailor on Jan 23, 2017 23:09:28 GMT
Very good article.
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Post by march4 on Jan 23, 2017 23:21:30 GMT
Good article.
Long may he reign in our midfield.
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Post by RichJonesy on Jan 24, 2017 0:05:18 GMT
Good article. I love Glenn. Not as much as some and I know a wank fest from one poster is on its way...!
The range of passing quote made me smile.
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Post by Jimmyg on Jan 24, 2017 0:27:09 GMT
Fed up with all this bullshit about a "Whelan upgrade" he's one player we don't need to worry about atm
People still don't see how important he is for us without him we seam vulnerable and disorganized.
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Post by johnfarmersmum on Jan 24, 2017 0:34:27 GMT
Excellent player.. I remember the day he signed..True dedicated Pro..He will go down in the Hall of fame as one of only two players who remain in our Prem starting 11... 7 years after promotion.
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Post by Gods on Jan 24, 2017 0:53:15 GMT
Glenn has put in the hard miles for Stoke City and he is hard as nails. You only have to see his fearless ice bucket challenge to get the measure of the man  |
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Post by PotterLog on Jan 24, 2017 1:57:51 GMT
Yes. Thanks for finding that. It cheered me up after a bad day. Same! |
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Post by PotterLog on Jan 24, 2017 2:15:39 GMT
How many millions have we spent on players seen as potential "Whelan replacements" over the years? 40 or 50?
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Post by OldStokie on Jan 24, 2017 2:57:07 GMT
The consummate pro. I've been a 'Stokie' since 1950 when I was 9 years old. Seen them all, and seen many better players, but I've never seen anyone give more than Glen does. I can't think of a single Stoke side that wouldn't have had him in the squad. One of Stoke's best buys ever, and like Mama, his fame will be that 'We need someone (insert younger etc.) to fit the Whelan role'. That ice bucket challenge sums him up... He didn't even flinch!  OS. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 24, 2017 7:53:37 GMT
I really hope that when Glenn does hang up his boots that the club gives him a testimonial against top opposition. Either a major national side or, maybe, a British eleven. If anyone deserves a big crowd at the Brit* to wish him well in retirement it is Glenn. * it will always be the Brit to me - sorry Denise!  |
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Post by The Stubborn Optimist on Jan 24, 2017 9:58:02 GMT
The consummate pro. I've been a 'Stokie' since 1950 when I was 9 years old. Seen them all, and seen many better players, but I've never seen anyone give more than Glen does. I can't think of a single Stoke side that wouldn't have had him in the squad. One of Stoke's best buys ever, and like Mama, his fame will be that 'We need someone (insert younger etc.) to fit the Whelan role'. That ice bucket challenge sums him up... He didn't even flinch! OS. Absolutely spot on summary of Glenn. I've been going since 64/65 and you're correct in suggesting Glenn would walk into any Stoke side over that period of time.The only other player I'd say was a close comparison to him, in my time as a Stoke fan, would be John Mahoney, who I was a big fan of too. Hudson, Greenhoff, Ritchie and the likes got most of the plaudits but it was Mahoney who did the spade work for them, much like Glenn does now. |
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Post by Gods on Jan 24, 2017 10:40:21 GMT
The consummate pro. I've been a 'Stokie' since 1950 when I was 9 years old. Seen them all, and seen many better players, but I've never seen anyone give more than Glen does. I can't think of a single Stoke side that wouldn't have had him in the squad. One of Stoke's best buys ever, and like Mama, his fame will be that 'We need someone (insert younger etc.) to fit the Whelan role'. That ice bucket challenge sums him up... He didn't even flinch! OS. Yes, it was the full treatment, large bucket, ice cold water plus some 'afters' from the kids, but it didn't faze our Glenn  |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jan 24, 2017 11:29:04 GMT
Stoke's social media team respond to criticism of midfielder Glenn Whelan with, presumably, a reference to Manchester United's world record signing Paul Pogba... 18h Stoke City FC ✔ stokecity 🗣 Glenn Whelan praises #SCFC fans for the atmosphere created in the final stages of the Potters' draw with @manutd on the weekend. pic.twitter.com/RjUX6lcsdF Follow Felix Scheidegger @felixscheidegg7 stokecity @manutd whelan is amongst the least mobile central midfielders in the league, thus he needs special support 4:44 PM - 23 Jan 2017 78 78 Retweets 77 77 likes Stoke City FC stokecity 19h19 hours ago More Stoke City FC Retweeted Felix Scheidegger That's strange, he's still fishing £89m out of his back pocket #SCFC … 4:51 PM - 23 Jan 2017 17,820 17,820 Retweets 21,239 21,239 likes www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/gossip |
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Jan 24, 2017 11:29:54 GMT
I would endorse every word of the support for Glenn. An underated player, top pro, fierce competitor and a terrific servant to our club.
His last minute equaliser against Villa with a low drive from the edge of the box might have been the moment when players and supporters thought that we could just stay in the Premier League.
Often noted that when Glenn plays well, Stoke tend to play well.
And yet, I have still found myself defending him to some of our own supporters. It's a strange one...
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Post by Dallas Cowboy on Jan 24, 2017 11:57:49 GMT
The consummate pro. I've been a 'Stokie' since 1950 when I was 9 years old. Seen them all, and seen many better players, but I've never seen anyone give more than Glen does. I can't think of a single Stoke side that wouldn't have had him in the squad. One of Stoke's best buys ever, and like Mama, his fame will be that 'We need someone (insert younger etc.) to fit the Whelan role'. OS. The only other player I can think of who meets OS's accurate appraisal of Whelan is Eric Skeels. Like Whelan, Eric was not the most gifted of footballers but just like Whelan his commitment was faultless. Denis Smith rated his as the best man marker he'd ever seen. You don't seem to see much man-marking in football these days. Eric was often tasked with marking the opposition's star player and most of the time said star player failed to shine. Whelan's performances are always no nonsense and workmanlike, but I have to say sometimes he exasperates me and his errors, when they occur from time to time, do tend to be costly. |
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Post by maninasuitcase on Jan 24, 2017 11:58:48 GMT
Worthy of the joining the list of legends in my opinion.
January 30th 2018 will be his 10th season with us.
He deserves a testimonial.
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Post by thanksjon on Jan 24, 2017 12:24:32 GMT
Very good article,Whelan wont get the proper recognition till he's gone.
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Jan 24, 2017 12:25:14 GMT
I love a bit of Glenda, I hope he stays involved with Stoke after he hangs up his boots as a coach for the youngsters.
I must say I was surprised when I read this:
"I'm not one for statistics, but it comes as no surprise to me that when the Premier League pass success chart appears on Sky Sports News, Glenn's name is always up there alongside the big names."
Is that for real??? Some of his simple 5 yard passing is atrocious
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Jan 24, 2017 12:46:32 GMT
I can see the comparisons with Skeels and Mahoney. Mike Bernard would be another. Not necessarily an attacking midfielder who gets all the glory, but the man who makes the team tick. Later on, Brian Talbot came into Mick Mills's team and made it work - an old pro who filled that role really well.
Glenn will be a hard act to follow. It has proved difficult enough to find an adequate replacement never mind an upgrade.
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Post by cooper67 on Jan 24, 2017 12:46:37 GMT
Excellent player.. I remember the day he signed..True dedicated Pro..He will go down in the Hall of fame as one of only two players who remain in our Prem starting 11... 7 years after promotion. We got promoted 8 1/2 years ago. |
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Post by greenstokie on Jan 24, 2017 14:34:52 GMT
Sure we need an upgrade, don't we? It's extraordinary the amount of pretenders that Glenn has seen off.
There was some little rumours recently in one of the red tops about him moving on. Glad to see that was quickly buried.
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Post by djduncanjames on Jan 24, 2017 14:38:14 GMT
Worthy of the joining the list of legends in my opinion. January 30th 2018 will be his 10th season with us. He deserves a testimonial. I wonder what club he "supports" |
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Post by pez75 on Jan 24, 2017 14:46:14 GMT
Very good article,Whelan wont get the proper recognition till he's gone. Is this thread and the ones before not recognition?  |
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Post by leicspotter on Jan 24, 2017 20:32:57 GMT
Nice article
Just fails to mention that when Aaron Ramsey was lying in agony, and his team mates were all chasing the referee, it was Glen Whelan who looked after him until the medics arrived...top man. Makes you proud to be a potter!
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Post by Gods on Jan 25, 2017 0:56:41 GMT
Nice article Just fails to mention that when Aaron Ramsey was lying in agony, and his team mates were all chasing the referee, it was Glen Whelan who looked after him until the medics arrived...top man. Makes you proud to be a potter! Yep, while Ramsey's team mates were either running round waving imaginary red cards or frozen with fright Glenn was in there at the business end offering solace, top, top man |
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Post by superheroantonius on Jan 25, 2017 8:31:44 GMT
He is passionate about his football and he cares
From the first whistle to the last he would never let himself down, which means he will never let the club down.
Can we have ten other players on the pitch with the same attitude please :-)
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