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Post by Staffsoatcake on Sept 22, 2017 14:40:15 GMT
If we lose to Chelsea, the odds are, we will lose,But if we do pull it off and beat Chelsea, feel free to to ask Coates to extend M Hughes's contract.  |
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Post by wuzza on Sept 22, 2017 14:41:25 GMT
The injury news really takes off any pressure that might have existed (little if any).
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Post by Gods on Sept 22, 2017 14:53:40 GMT
We'll do well not to get absolutely rinsed.
Don't know about a contract extension, I think a knighthood is in order if we get anything out of this one!
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Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 22, 2017 14:57:40 GMT
These aren't the games that'll add any nails to the coffin.
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Post by 19notbeaten72 on Sept 22, 2017 15:00:56 GMT
Why do we have such bad luck with injuries. We seem to have more than any one else & always in key positions.
I will not be screaming for Hughes head but i am expecting a possible thumping hopefully less than 4 goals.
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Post by thevoid on Sept 22, 2017 15:49:33 GMT
Unfair to put him under pressure tomorrow, but if the Southampton and Bournemouth games don't see an improvement in perfomance and results, questions need to be asked.
He's had plenty of credit in the bank, but he must be approaching his overdraft limit soon.
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Post by Fred Merger on Sept 22, 2017 16:22:46 GMT
Bonus game?
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Post by Olgrligm on Sept 22, 2017 16:33:37 GMT
I wasn't aware that they were a serious prospect?
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Post by NassauDave on Sept 22, 2017 16:34:05 GMT
Hughes OUT. Just in case like........  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2017 16:38:39 GMT
I'm just hoping we don't take a beating, like Watford did last week.
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Post by kustokie on Sept 22, 2017 17:29:05 GMT
I don't expect to win; but, I do expect 100% effort (oh, and a sensible well-thought plan wouldn't hurt either).
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Post by sportsman on Sept 22, 2017 17:45:29 GMT
If we lose to Chelsea, the odds are, we will lose,But if we do pull it off and beat Chelsea, feel free to to ask Coates to extend M Hughes's contract. What do you mean? Some on here will be demanding a win margin of at least 3 goals! |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Sept 22, 2017 18:19:03 GMT
I don't think it would have amounted to much anyway even if we got walloped. The day a loss to a team like Chelsea influences the future of a Stoke Manager is the time to give up but tomorrow is just a complete free hit now after the team news. Anyone booing or chanting anything negative needs certifying.
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Post by loosestools on Sept 22, 2017 18:24:10 GMT
These aren't the games that'll add any nails to the coffin. A I said last night - Bournemouth will turn the fans. |
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Post by 99problems on Sept 22, 2017 18:31:38 GMT
I'd love a point... given the injuries, it's the probably the best we could hope for.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Sept 22, 2017 18:51:48 GMT
These aren't the games that'll add any nails to the coffin. A I said last night - Bournemouth will turn the fans. If that's the case I hope those that turn direct their venom at the right target |
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Post by gingerninja on Sept 22, 2017 18:52:40 GMT
The next 2 months will shape both our and his future. He has revamped the squad to a degree but there are still massive issues to address. We still don't look like scoring enough and and if Fletcher or Allen get injured options in midfield look limited. Coates does, intentionally or not have a safety net, 2 of his favorites are currently club less, Moyes & Allardyce so if things go pear shaped he is good to go!!
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Post by blackpoolred on Sept 22, 2017 20:44:46 GMT
1pt will be a minor miracle given the injuries. Heart, nerve and sinew needed tomoz and lots of luck to keep our reasonably good start to the season going.
Raise the fecking roof from start to finish no matter what the score, our team have put in some great effort so far and they need our help tomoz
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Post by stroller on Sept 22, 2017 20:52:56 GMT
It's footy and it's Stoke City. Anything can happen!
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Post by baltipiesmuggler on Sept 22, 2017 21:12:45 GMT
It's footy and it's Stoke City. Anything can happen! Yep. Whilst odds are they'll win at a canter all it takes is a bit of magic from someone and a bucket load of luck. One things for sure they won't sit back. We absolutely have to counter like mad men tomorrow. Get every bit of pace we have on the pitch. Sent from my SM-G928F using proboards |
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Post by generationex on Sept 22, 2017 21:30:48 GMT
What are the injuries?
Can anyone summarise for the ignorant like me?
I'm frightened now!!
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Post by walrus on Sept 22, 2017 21:34:36 GMT
What are the injuries? Can anyone summarise for the ignorant like me? I'm frightened now!! Shawcross and Cameron ruled out, Wimmer very doubtful. Our defence is looking threadbare to say the least. BMI is the only fit senior centre half. |
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Post by xchpotter on Sept 22, 2017 22:10:28 GMT
Think this will be the first 4-0 of the season.
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Post by thevoid on Sept 22, 2017 22:21:25 GMT
If we lose to Chelsea, the odds are, we will lose,But if we do pull it off and beat Chelsea, feel free to to ask Coates to extend M Hughes's contract. What do you mean? Some on here will be demanding a win margin of at least 3 goals! Not seen anything of the sort on here. Perhaps we could start by giving a Championship reserve side a game or is that too demanding and unrealistic? |
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Post by boothenender on Sept 22, 2017 22:31:46 GMT
I'm off to Scotland this weekend and will miss the match.
Not very confident about us for this game.
All that most Stoke fans want is a bit of fight and a bit of hard work.
We are not expected to get much from this game but all we are asking is
for a bit of hope and commitment. Most footy fans are hardworking folk
and deserve the same from their teams players.
I think Hughes is devoid of any new ideas and his time here will soon end.
Cheer the boys on if they deserve it, slaughter them and Hughes if they deserve it.
A draw would build a bit of confidence but a battering will suck the life out of fans and players.
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Post by GoBoks on Sept 22, 2017 22:44:25 GMT
A I said last night - Bournemouth will turn the fans. If that's the case I hope those that turn direct their venom at the right target BJ, you missed the point. He meant when we outclass Bournemouth, the few negative ninnys on here will turn back to positive.  |
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Post by MuddyWoody on Sept 23, 2017 2:22:29 GMT
Sparky out!
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Sept 23, 2017 6:54:41 GMT
Despite our injuries I think we will be difficult to beat.
Hughes does seem to have found a decent game plan for these games this season.
Its all the other games where we look totally lost.
As we have 1 fit centre back available, that centre back being one that didn't have a pre-season with us,I can't see us avoiding defeat today
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Post by milky on Sept 23, 2017 7:02:17 GMT
There will be no doubt a few positively foaming at the mouth at the prospect of a good 4-0 pasting.
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Post by Scrotnig on Sept 23, 2017 8:58:43 GMT
Bloody Hell listen to some of us. It's as if we've already played the game, and lost.
We gave a good account of ourselves against two "big" sides only a handful of games ago.
It is possible, but not certain, that we will lose this. Every game is an opportunity.
If we have a good day we could absolutely get a point here. Even if we do lose, let's look at the performance as well.
I know, Bristol reserves and all that, but this is a new game and a new opportunity.
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