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Post by LGH87 on Jun 14, 2017 8:09:09 GMT
Looks like the fixture list could be the final nail in sparky's coffin, as looking at our opening games I don't have us down for a win until Bournemouth at home on October 21st!!
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Post by walton corner on Jun 14, 2017 8:09:59 GMT
Can't afford slow normal start ..and you get those fixtures
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Post by stokiejoe on Jun 14, 2017 8:10:43 GMT
Tough start
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Post by walton corner on Jun 14, 2017 8:10:47 GMT
My thought too ..what a bad set for him
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Post by miltonstokienew on Jun 14, 2017 8:11:01 GMT
Looks like the fixture list could be the final nail in sparky's coffin, as looking at our opening games I don't have us down for a win until Bournemouth at home on October 21st!! That's the spirit |
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Post by drfootball on Jun 14, 2017 8:11:51 GMT
Looks like the fixture list could be the final nail in sparky's coffin, as looking at our opening games I don't have us down for a win until Bournemouth at home on October 21st!! And so it starts.Fixture list 5 minutes old and the black clouds overcome any possible ray of sunshine. Happy summer everyone !!!    |
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Post by samba :) on Jun 14, 2017 8:12:21 GMT
Out the way
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Post by baltipiesmuggler on Jun 14, 2017 8:13:01 GMT
Looks like the fixture list could be the final nail in sparky's coffin, as looking at our opening games I don't have us down for a win until Bournemouth at home on October 21st!! That's the spirit I'd love to remain positive, but we've been beyond shite for the start of the last couple of seasons and there's nothing to suggest this will be any different. Unless we improve dramatically we could be rock bottom ad already adrift after the first 10. Sent from my SM-G928F using proboards |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Jun 14, 2017 8:13:38 GMT
There's plenty of points for us if we have a good window and get our shit together. There's absolutely no reason whatsoever why we couldn't be unbeaten after the first three.
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Post by tcks on Jun 14, 2017 8:14:06 GMT
If Coates isn't prepare to spend ,we deserve all we get I'm afraid  |
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Post by haway on Jun 14, 2017 8:14:11 GMT
The beginning of the season is the best time to play the majority of the big clubs in my opinion (new signings still trying to settle in etc).
Not to mention you'll notice your players will annoyingly up their game against the big teams (whilst often lowering their game against mid-table or strugglers).
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Post by miltonstokienew on Jun 14, 2017 8:15:20 GMT
I'd love to remain positive, but we've been beyond shite for the start of the last couple of seasons and there's nothing to suggest this will be any different. Unless we improve dramatically we could be rock bottom ad already adrift after the first 10. Sent from my SM-G928F using proboards We'll beat West Brom , Newcastle , Southampton , Draw at Everton .. 10 points right there |
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Post by SCFC92 on Jun 14, 2017 8:17:32 GMT
Whilst I am/was/is firmly in the Hughes Out camp I think this is pathetic.
Lets get behind the team, I can actually see 14 Points out of our first 10 games myself
Wins Against
West Brom
Newcastle
Southampton
Bournemouth
Draws Against
Arsenal
Manchester United
However if we do start slowly Coates has a massive decision and a massive cheque to write for the next manager of our beloved club!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2017 8:18:53 GMT
How ridiculous.
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Post by LGH87 on Jun 14, 2017 8:19:30 GMT
Looks like the fixture list could be the final nail in sparky's coffin, as looking at our opening games I don't have us down for a win until Bournemouth at home on October 21st!! And so it starts.Fixture list 5 minutes old and the black clouds overcome any possible ray of sunshine. Happy summer everyone !!! I forget that we've started every other season under Mark Hughes like a steam train! |
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Post by riproaring on Jun 14, 2017 8:20:16 GMT
The beginning of the season is the best time to play the majority of the big clubs in my opinion (new signings still trying to settle in etc). Not to mention you'll notice your players will annoyingly up their game against the big teams (whilst often lowering their game against mid-table or strugglers). While I think it's a great point you make, Hughes prepares us with a pre season of playing garbage teams and training of brisk walks |
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Post by philb on Jun 14, 2017 8:23:35 GMT
That is one tough start at home 😳
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Post by mensa on Jun 14, 2017 8:25:07 GMT
The beginning of the season is the best time to play the majority of the big clubs in my opinion (new signings still trying to settle in etc). Not to mention you'll notice your players will annoyingly up their game against the big teams (whilst often lowering their game against mid-table or strugglers). While I think it's a great point you make, Hughes prepares us with a pre season of playing garbage teams and training of brisk walks |
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Post by mensa on Jun 14, 2017 8:26:03 GMT
I hardly think Lepzig is a garbage team ... FFS
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Post by clarkeda on Jun 14, 2017 8:29:45 GMT
He's going to be under serious amounts of pressure if he doesn't get 3 points from the first 8
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Post by riproaring on Jun 14, 2017 8:30:54 GMT
I hardly think Lepzig is a garbage team ... FFS I'm talking generally going around the Far East etc |
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Post by Pugsley on Jun 14, 2017 8:31:46 GMT
Some posters are revelling in our horrendous fixture list. Poor form.
Will they will be happy when Pearson takes over?
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Post by okeydokeystokie2 on Jun 14, 2017 8:37:48 GMT
Really tough first couple of months, followed by Manchester City away as the first fixture in October!
Any win in those first 8 games is almost going to be a bonus.
If I was MH I'd set out to make us hard to beat and let our talented front 3 try to nick something. We can become more expansive as the season and the squad develops.
They must look at the points return they expect from groups of fixtures. I would see 2-3 in August and 2-4 in September. That's only 4-7 points before we go to The Ethiad. That will leave us close to the bottom of the league.
There will be doom and gloom on here, but it has to be put into the context of that opening run of games.
With Jack (or Lee), Shaq and Fletch in the starting 11 we will be better than the opening games last year.
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Post by TinkerT on Jun 14, 2017 8:39:10 GMT
Some posters are revelling in our horrendous fixture list. Poor form. Will they will be happy when Pearson takes over? Big Sam will be the man after Hughes fucks up our start. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 14, 2017 8:40:21 GMT
He's absolutely fucked with it isn't he?
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Post by homer32 on Jun 14, 2017 8:42:27 GMT
I'm pleased that we've got a seriously tough start as Hughes and his team need to pull their fingers out and get our lot ready to play.If they don't then they'll all be out of work by October.
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Post by duckling on Jun 14, 2017 8:43:42 GMT
Another way to think about it is that Stoke always have shit starts, so if you're going to lose the games no matter what, it's better to lose them to teams you wouldn't beat at any point in the season.
I'd be much more concerned about facing the big teams toward the middle or end of the season when Stoke usually find their rhythm.
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Jun 14, 2017 8:47:22 GMT
We have really slow starts under Hughes anyway which is unacceptable but at least the big sides will be out of the way by the time we normally "pick up".
As long as we don't concede four goals again and again.
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Post by sufolkstokie on Jun 14, 2017 8:49:25 GMT
He's absolutely fucked with it isn't he? Nope. If we get a few points and a couple of notable scalps which I hope we do then everyone will start talking European nogger and get carried away If we start poorly then Mr C will state, whilst many call for his head, that we have to be realistic given who we have played so far The style of how we lose probably won't come in to it as it didn't the last 18 months Anyways lets see if our new approach to pre season works and we can get the players in we need ( but I still think they are blind to what we really need). Oh and given how congested it is because of the World Cup one would expect the big boys to not take the domestic cups seriously next season so you never know |
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Post by pez75 on Jun 14, 2017 8:49:41 GMT
Unless TP is in charge you are not guaranteed to win the games you expect and lose the others - there are always surprises. However that is a tough start to the season!
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