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Post by Kingswaystokie on Dec 15, 2017 8:52:11 GMT
In today's Sentinel the Chairman dismisses talk of sacking the Manager.
I've heard it all now.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Dec 15, 2017 8:54:39 GMT
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Post by thegift on Dec 15, 2017 8:57:28 GMT
*facepalm*
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Post by stokecitydom on Dec 15, 2017 8:58:11 GMT
Looks like he’s saying that we were awful last season & survived, so he’s hoping for the same outcome this year.
It’s very concerning that th hierarchy don’t seem to see any problems with what has been produced for the past 2 years.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Dec 15, 2017 9:01:14 GMT
It’s an astonishing quote that really uncovers just how deep the complacency and lack of ambition at the club runs.
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Post by FullerMagic on Dec 15, 2017 9:04:04 GMT
Must admit, I was a bit taken aback by this quote, that obviously just slipped out.
Can imagine that he just intended to give a beige supportive line or two - but this really suggests he's narked about the strength of the 'Hughes Out' talk and not remotely close to getting his axe out.
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Post by SCFC92 on Dec 15, 2017 9:05:32 GMT
The only way the message is going to get through to the hierarchy is if we vote with our feet and voices, it will NOT look good for the 365 brand if the team they put in all of their campaign has a fan base outraged and vocally unimpressed with the management.
Pathetic, I feel like the fans of Blackburn when Steve Kean wouldn't piss off!
COATES GET THE MESSAGE!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 9:05:57 GMT
Unbelievable !
This is so far removed from seeing the truth of the situation.
Between Coates and Hughes they will see us relegated this season.
Totally deluded !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by alster on Dec 15, 2017 9:06:02 GMT
It’s an astonishing quote that really uncovers just how deep the complacency and lack of ambition at the club runs. Do you think its possible Hughes has faced him down over his earlier comments about the two games and he has crumbled? |
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Post by thegift on Dec 15, 2017 9:06:35 GMT
The only way the message is going to get through to the hierarchy is if we vote with our feet and voices, it will NOT look good for the 365 brand if the team they put in all of their campaign has a fan base outraged and vocally unimpressed with the management. Pathetic, I feel like the fans of Blackburn when Steve Kean wouldn't piss off! COATES GET THE MESSAGE! Mark needs to fuck off quick, and coates, if need be. |
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Post by SCFC92 on Dec 15, 2017 9:09:05 GMT
I fucking hate being a Stoke Fan right now, and a football fan in general. We stay loyal through thick and thin, the only one constant, and we get shat on!
Its fucking bollocks.
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Post by thevoid on Dec 15, 2017 9:11:03 GMT
Remember the Bradford game in 97 on TV when the fans didn't take their seats until 10 minutes in?
When are we next on TV? 😎
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Dec 15, 2017 9:12:41 GMT
It’s an astonishing quote that really uncovers just how deep the complacency and lack of ambition at the club runs. Do you think its possible Hughes has faced him down over his earlier comments about the two games and he has crumbled? Anything’s possible I guess but I can’t see Coates putting up with that. I think it’s more likely we have no succession plan whatsoever and we’re just blindly pressing on and hoping for the best. |
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Post by raythesailor on Dec 15, 2017 9:13:11 GMT
It would be interesting to know if Bet365 have taken a lot of bets on the next Manager to fall of the Merry go Round , and maybe they may need to wait for another head to roll first, as I am sure MH must be a current favourite!
Bit like a jockey also being a Bookmaker 🙄
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Post by pyrus on Dec 15, 2017 9:13:47 GMT
If Coates had said that the whole thing was very worrying and we were in a relegation scrap and that the manager had to prove himself quickly, then I think he would have made the problem a lot worse.
What he says and what he thinks are likely to be somewhat different.
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Post by 1982stokie on Dec 15, 2017 9:15:28 GMT
Do you think its possible Hughes has faced him down over his earlier comments about the two games and he has crumbled? Anything’s possible I guess but I can’t see Coates putting up with that. I think it’s more likely we have no succession plan whatsoever and we’re just blindly pressing on and hoping for the best. nail on the head right there |
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Post by crapslinger on Dec 15, 2017 9:16:57 GMT
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Post by Claus_SCFC on Dec 15, 2017 9:18:23 GMT
PC is acting as the solid chairman we all know he is
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Post by stokesupporter on Dec 15, 2017 9:18:55 GMT
Where are they red cards?
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Post by crapslinger on Dec 15, 2017 9:20:33 GMT
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Post by Fenparkpotter on Dec 15, 2017 9:21:30 GMT
So it's the fans who are the problem, got it..
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Post by sufolkstokie on Dec 15, 2017 9:25:05 GMT
Coates reverts to Mark 1 type. This could get very silly again
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Post by geoff321 on Dec 15, 2017 9:31:23 GMT
Peter Coates is trying to defend his manager, but it's likely everyone at the club is feeling the pressure, in any case whatever he says Hughes has to start winning games and quickly and the Chairman knows that.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Dec 15, 2017 9:33:55 GMT
Well you’re a dick then Peter, an absolute dick.
You need to be carted off to the funny farm with Sparky.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 9:34:39 GMT
In today's Sentinel the Chairman dismisses talk of sacking the Manager. I've heard it all now. PC: denial is not a river that runs through Egypt 😀 Is this a master plan of confidence in the manager? I can only hope he has big funds for the January window whether the manager stays or goes |
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Post by Bera’s Beano on Dec 15, 2017 9:51:33 GMT
In today's Sentinel the Chairman dismisses talk of sacking the Manager. I've heard it all now. PC: denial is not a river that runs through Egypt 😀 Is this a master plan of confidence in the manager? I can only hope he has big funds for the January window whether the manager stays or goes It’s clearly a vote of confidence for Ramadan to push on a drag us to safety... Ha. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 9:54:42 GMT
If Coates had said that the whole thing was very worrying and we were in a relegation scrap and that the manager had to prove himself quickly, then I think he would have made the problem a lot worse. What he says and what he thinks are likely to be somewhat different. He didn't have to say that though either mate. I wouldn't expect him - or any Chairman worth their salt - to say anything like that tbh. But some recognition that the trend and trajectory we have been on is not the right one and that they, as a club, as a team, will do everything they can to reverse it. What he HAS come out and said is head in the sand stuff. You'd have thought that, after the not insignificant events of 20 years ago, he would have learnt that publicly not recognising or acknowledging the concerns of the wider fanbase isn't really a wise thing to do, especially if you're seeking to win people over and get us all pulling in the same direction. It's quite astonishing actually. His comparison to last year is also futile. After 'gameweek 17' in 16/17 we were 11th, on 21 points, 7 points from the relegation zone, 9 points from bottom, 3 points off of 7th, and with a -5 GD. We all know those stats have worsened in the intervening 12 months (for the record: 15th, on 16 points, 2 points above RZ, 4 points from bottom, 14 points from 7th, a -17 GD, and the most number of goals conceded to boot). Things HAVE to improve, and the quicker the better. He should acknowledge that fact, and loudly, to reassure. His quote does nothing of the sort I'm afraid. This 'we'll be fine' attitude will be our undoing if we're not careful. |
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Post by scfcwebby on Dec 15, 2017 9:55:13 GMT
We need to ensure Coates knows on Saturday that his only option is to get rid of Hughes... His time should have come to an end 6 months ago
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Post by chigstoke on Dec 15, 2017 9:55:50 GMT
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Post by crapslinger on Dec 15, 2017 9:57:45 GMT
Well you’re a dick then Peter, an absolute dick. You need to be carted off to the funny farm with Sparky.  Mad as fcuk |
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