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Post by LGH87 on Jan 15, 2018 13:37:23 GMT
.....until we are on the pitch protesting against the board?
I genuinely think we could see scenes not too dissimilar from the 97/98 season.
The board are solely responsible for this mess, they should've sacked Hughes after the 4-1 defeat away at Palace in 2016 and they definitely should've sacked him in the summer.
The appointment of Lambert just tips the iceberg.
If we don't win these upcoming must win home games, I can see it turning really ugly.
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jan 15, 2018 13:39:46 GMT
Already planning on protesting? What if Lambert does well? Just give the guy a chance to try and fix this mess that HUGHES created.
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Post by LGH87 on Jan 15, 2018 13:58:46 GMT
Already planning on protesting? What if Lambert does well? Just give the guy a chance to try and fix this mess that HUGHES created. The board created it mate, we could all see that Hughes had taken us as far as he could and the wheels had started to fall off, yet the board persisted with him. I'll give him a chance as well, he'll get my full backing and if in 6 games time he's got us up the table and give us a good chance of survival I'll be as happy as anyone, however I'm being realistic, Paul Lambert is a poor manager and other than a good spell at Colchester and two good seasons at Norwich almost a DECADE ago, he has failed absolutely everywhere, so forgive me for not holding much hope in him.
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jan 15, 2018 14:02:08 GMT
Already planning on protesting? What if Lambert does well? Just give the guy a chance to try and fix this mess that HUGHES created. The board created it mate, we could all see that Hughes had taken us as far as he could and the wheels had started to fall off, yet the board persisted with him. I'll give him a chance as well, he'll get my full backing and if in 6 games time he's got us up the table and give us a good chance of survival I'll be as happy as anyone, however I'm being realistic, Paul Lambert is a poor manager and other than a good spell at Colchester and two good seasons at Norwich almost a DECADE ago, he has failed absolutely everywhere, so forgive me for not holding much hope in him. Sometimes players fail at certain clubs, doesn't mean they're bad players. Same can be said of managers. I wanted Moyes and everybody said he was shit just because of his recent jobs. Lambert has inherited a decent squad and just maybe that will help him excel.
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Post by LGH87 on Jan 15, 2018 14:14:30 GMT
The board created it mate, we could all see that Hughes had taken us as far as he could and the wheels had started to fall off, yet the board persisted with him. I'll give him a chance as well, he'll get my full backing and if in 6 games time he's got us up the table and give us a good chance of survival I'll be as happy as anyone, however I'm being realistic, Paul Lambert is a poor manager and other than a good spell at Colchester and two good seasons at Norwich almost a DECADE ago, he has failed absolutely everywhere, so forgive me for not holding much hope in him. Sometimes players fail at certain clubs, doesn't mean they're bad players. Same can be said of managers. I wanted Moyes and everybody said he was shit just because of his recent jobs. Lambert has inherited a decent squad and just maybe that will help him excel. A decent squad? We've got:- the worst left back in the league a shadow of his former self Shawcross Kevin fucking Wimmer Bruno has struggled for fitness all season Zouma is riddled with poor decision making we have NO central midfield to speak of, other than Joe Allen but he's half of the problem at times as well Shaq has lost his form & looks like he wants out Choupo is hit and miss Ramadan is hit and miss and to top it all off, we haven't got a single striker who can score regularly!
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jan 15, 2018 14:40:22 GMT
Sometimes players fail at certain clubs, doesn't mean they're bad players. Same can be said of managers. I wanted Moyes and everybody said he was shit just because of his recent jobs. Lambert has inherited a decent squad and just maybe that will help him excel. A decent squad? We've got:- the worst left back in the league a shadow of his former self Shawcross Kevin fucking Wimmer Bruno has struggled for fitness all season Zouma is riddled with poor decision making we have NO central midfield to speak of, other than Joe Allen but he's half of the problem at times as well Shaq has lost his form & looks like he wants out Choupo is hit and miss Ramadan is hit and miss and to top it all off, we haven't got a single striker who can score regularly! Zouma. A player who last season was a first choice centre back for Chelsea. Shaqiri. Everyone can see why this guy is too good for us. Butland. Arguably Englands #1 keeper. Martins Indi. International defender, proven last season just how important he is for us. Diouf. Hard working striker who always gives his all, definitely premier league standard. Choupo. Looks like one of our better players this season. Allen. Works hard and that's what we need if we're going to be in relegation fight. That's 7 first team players who for me are of Premier League quality or better. Teams that have been relegated before don't usually have this many players to pick from in my opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 14:42:52 GMT
A decent squad?
We've got:- the worst left back in the league a shadow of his former self Shawcross Kevin fucking Wimmer Bruno has struggled for fitness all season Zouma is riddled with poor decision making we have NO central midfield to speak of, other than Joe Allen but he's half of the problem at times as well Shaq has lost his form & looks like he wants out Choupo is hit and miss Ramadan is hit and miss and to top it all off, we haven't got a single striker who can score regularly!
Yeh but apart from that we're ok =)
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Post by ibby on Jan 15, 2018 15:43:06 GMT
The deal he has signed may not be what it is, unless he keeps the club up, he gets the 2 and half year deal ?
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Post by broadwayroundabout on Jan 15, 2018 15:44:22 GMT
To be fair, if people want to protest to be heard on how disappointed they are let em, they don’t represent everyone, if people want to protest by not showing up, let em, if people want to protest by not renewing season tickets so be it, doesn’t make a lot of difference me, I’ve still got a choice on wether I go or not, that’s the difference it’s a choice, I don’t mind if there’s 9, 19 or 29 thousand bums on seats, win the next two winnable games and there will be a lambert love in😱
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Post by rockthecity on Jan 15, 2018 15:47:31 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal get behind the team or fuck off!!
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Post by wagsastokie on Jan 15, 2018 15:49:44 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal Off you go pick up roll up man and a couple of the great unwashed You'll look good honestly
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Post by pottermouth on Jan 15, 2018 16:22:49 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal We need to get behind the team and manager. He might surprise us all. One thing for sure, we will go down if we follow your ‘advice’ 😒.
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Post by Old School Stokie on Jan 15, 2018 16:27:12 GMT
Agree that we have to get behind the team - forget tonight whatever the result its still Hughes style & players cant change them overnight. We need about 25 more points to ensure Status cos 40 aint gonna be enough this year. Dont undermine the new manager or the players. If you are only used to Premier League then dont renew ticket next year. Many on here have seen worse scenarios than this and still supported the team
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Post by thevoid on Jan 15, 2018 16:28:22 GMT
Protest? Because the manager you fancied turned us down? Jilted egos. Lambert wants to manage us, we all want to stay up. No, because the club is being run on the cheap by a chairman who is reverting to type.
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Post by thevoid on Jan 15, 2018 16:35:27 GMT
I’ve been informed by a source in the professional game he knows of at least a handful of managers who have said they would never manage Stoke because of the way we’ve been perceived to ‘unfairly’ turn on Pulis and Hughes. Starting to kick off at either board or new manager when we’re actually needed to show some support is hardly going to kill the image we have nationally of being completely ungrateful inbreds is it? Horseshit. Our reaction to Pulis was no different to fans of nearly every other club he managed, and Hughes was given plenty of credit in the bank before the majority turned. Fans of other clubs were staggered that he wasn't under more pressure until the last few weeks.
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Post by claytonscrubs on Jan 15, 2018 16:38:29 GMT
Already planning on protesting? What if Lambert does well? Just give the guy a chance to try and fix this mess that HUGHES created. You’re started to grow on me .... WTF is going on ? If you keep this up i’ll have to give you a like. What a strange day. 😕
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Post by raythesailor on Jan 15, 2018 16:44:06 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal I normally stear well away from controversy on here BUT what the hell is that post all about ? This club is facing and attempting to deal with a very difficult period. We have the squad and potential to come out of this and you are suggesting protests before a ball has been kicked ? I don’t know your age but it sounds like something made up in the School Playground.
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Post by withingtonstokie on Jan 15, 2018 16:45:06 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal We need to get behind the team and manager. He might surprise us all. One thing for sure, we will go down if we follow your ‘advice’ 😒. Agreed, OP, what a wonderful idea. Not. I’m sure a few dozen fans protesting will mean he’ll get sacked immediately. He’s our manager - probably nobody’s first choice but he is the current SCFC manager so he’ll get my full support and I hope he proves all the doubters (including me) wrong!
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 15, 2018 16:46:36 GMT
Exactly what is a protest supposed to do? Lambert would not have been my choice - far from it - but then Thordarsson, Bozzie and Pulis (1st or 2nd time) and Hughes were not my choices either. But I managed to cope with the last few years of promotions followed by consolidation and finishing with ten seasons in the Prem.
So the OP and people who want to join him have a protest at the board in front of the cameras tonight. Exactly what do they want to happen?
# The board to put the club up for sale? Good luck with that - I'm not sure anyone would be interested in buying us at any sort of reasonable price until they know what league we will be in next season.
# The board to sack the manager tomorrow - pay up his 2.5 year contract (at a cost of £5 million or £6 million ish) and offer the job to who? Or whom? And whoever they do offer it to is going to jump at the chance, are they really? And miraculously the new manager is wanted by all the fans so there will be no protests?
So, come on Mr Original Poster, exactly what is this protest meant to achieve? And please explain in what way it will motivate the players to secure our place in the Premier League next season? Presumably keeping our place in the Premier League is one of the few things we can all agree upon?
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Post by leicspotter on Jan 15, 2018 16:47:15 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal I suggest you take a long, hard, look at yourself and "get a grip"! Paul Lambert is now the manager at Stoke City....support him for all you're worth and hope he can do the job we all want him to do...for the time being there is NO other option
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Post by dobing1863 on Jan 15, 2018 16:47:17 GMT
We all know what should have been,but this is the what is,Stoke supporters support Stoke.
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Post by StaffordPotter on Jan 15, 2018 16:49:02 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal Or stop being a complete moron and get behind your club.
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Post by Olgrligm on Jan 15, 2018 16:51:11 GMT
Are we in the third division again, with Brian Little taking us down to the fourth? Is the club on the verge of non-existence, since there are calls for protests and to sack the board?
Oh no, we're in the top division, in rude health and have just appointed a manager who will probably keep us up but isn't as exotic as Harry Flowers, the man who couldn't back himself to keep us up.
I understand the frustration, but some of the stuff on here is absolutely mental. First world problems.
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Post by wingy11 on Jan 15, 2018 16:55:03 GMT
For god sake give the new manager a bloody chance.... I agree no body wanted him, and he as been very poor at his previous clubs but he is our new manager now get bloody behind him. If you turn on him the club will definitely be going down. He kept aston villa up and we have a better squad than what they had.. A few wins and you will be all loving him..
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Post by adoptedessexstokie on Jan 15, 2018 16:57:01 GMT
Moronic post. I'm gonna go down there on Saturday & sing my bollocks off like always. The club need us now more than ever & unless you're inside the tent pissing out then bugger off to Trentham Gardens for the day to moan.
F**k Savage! F**k Flores! F**k O'Neill! F**k Paddy Power! F**k every other clubs fans! F**k this post!
Right now we need unity!
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Post by philb on Jan 15, 2018 16:58:32 GMT
Fuck protesting . What the fuck will that achieve Fuck all
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 15, 2018 17:05:34 GMT
For god sake give the new manager a bloody chance.... I agree no body wanted him, and he as been very poor at his previous clubs but he is our new manager now get bloody behind him. If you turn on him the club will definitely be going down. He kept aston villa up and we have a better squad than what they had.. A few wins and you will be all loving him.. At least we have a manager that we can agree on we didn't want him so that's a starting point of sorts, forth choice in a short and pretty shit list but at least Coated found someone who is prepared to do the job with the abortion of a squad Mark and his team have assembled, clearly they are a good group
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 17:06:43 GMT
Lambert certainly wasn't on my shortlist but...
He's been given the job of managing Stoke City and, up to yet, the bloke has done nothing wrong. Now is the time to channel our energies and get behind the team and back the man in charge. We are faced with an uphill battle but it's a battle we can win if we all pull together.
Maybe by trying to do something positive about our plight instead of some half baked protest against a guy who's inherited a mess, then just maybe we can all bring about a change in our fortunes for the better. As underwhelming as his appointment may be, I'm prepared to give him a chance to see what he can do. He really isn't my choice but he's currently our manager and I for one am alongside him in the fight.
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Post by werrington on Jan 15, 2018 17:42:34 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal How did it go ?...many turn up ?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 17:49:27 GMT
Are the Protest begin considered now. Sky are at Stoke ground today. Stoke fans get down and speak out. Lambert stats are not good since he left Norwich. We need fans then to protest away from game and at the training ground. Two and half year deal HUGHES IN!!!
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