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Post by lordb on Jan 15, 2018 21:51:04 GMT
OK lame second half but a really positive first half.
Lambert has to channel that for Saturday.
Presumably Pieters will come back.
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Post by PotteringThrough on Jan 15, 2018 21:52:30 GMT
Let's do this!
Lambert, time to shine - I know you can!
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Post by cozmick on Jan 15, 2018 21:53:32 GMT
Keep Tymon, Wimmer and Fletcher in the club shop for 90 minutes and we'll beat them 4-2
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 21:53:48 GMT
Lame second half down to fitness levels, not sure if that will improve by the weekend.
Our season starts right now !
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Post by Dr Hesham on Jan 15, 2018 22:06:04 GMT
The most important game in the season.
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Post by lordb on Jan 15, 2018 22:08:24 GMT
The most important game in the season. On paper it isn't but psychologically it absolutely is. Win and follow it up with key signings then a lot of (self created) negativity will lift. Lose and different story. |
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Post by Dr Hesham on Jan 15, 2018 22:11:20 GMT
The most important game in the season. On paper it isn't but psychologically it absolutely is. Win and follow it up with key signings then a lot of (self created) negativity will lift. Lose and different story. Psychologically it is very needed as push for the team with the new manager. In addition to that, I always see Huddersfield, Brighton and Swansea as potential teams for relegation. Beating Huddersfield helps Stoke to get 3 important points and helps Huddersfield to relegate too. |
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Post by chuckrocky on Jan 15, 2018 22:14:36 GMT
Butland
Bauer
Shawcross (Zouma if not fit)
Indi
Pieters
Allen
Adam
Choupo
Shaqiri
Ramadan
Diouf
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Post by lordb on Jan 15, 2018 22:19:36 GMT
I'd give Ireland another game.
Huddersfield give you a bit of space.
Choupo not at the races tonight but he frightened the life out of them up there.
They dealt with Crouch.
Roll the dice and play Saido?
Adam, Ireland, Shaqiri to play the ball in behind?
Can we sign a 'star trialist' like you used to be able to on 'The Boss's on the Commodore 64😁?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 22:20:47 GMT
simply has to be Diouf up top.
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Post by professorplump on Jan 15, 2018 22:21:32 GMT
At least Huddersfield won't have Pogba playing for them.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 15, 2018 22:23:12 GMT
Butland
Bauer Zouma (presuming Ryan hasn't trained for ages) Indi Pieters
Allen Fletcher
Shaq Ireland Choupo
Diouf
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Post by StatesideStokie on Jan 15, 2018 22:25:26 GMT
Massive game. Those just above us all have much tougher games on paper, so winning this one could give us a big lift. Psychologically, a win would do us the world of good, too.
I don't even wan't to contemplate losing it.
Assuming Shawcross is still out and we don;t make any additions before the weekend, I would go with this.
Butland
Bauer Zouma Martins Indi Peiters
Ireland Allen Adam
Shaqiri Ramadan
Diouf
Bench:
Grant
Crouch
Choupo-Moting
Fletcher
Wimmer
Edwards
Berahino
Cameron
Let's just grind out a win, relieve the stress a bit and then focus on doing what business we can to support the new gaffer. We clearly need to spend in several areas including left back, central midfield, striker, and IMO both wings need to be addressed. Shaq is a far better number 10 than he is right winger, and neither Choupo-Moting or Ramadan have done enough to make the left wing spot their own. IT's a lot to ask, and I doubt we'll address all of those areas in January, but let's hope we can at least bring in 2-3 quality additions. Bauer looks like he could be exactly what we need, so at least thats a start.
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Jan 15, 2018 22:25:55 GMT
simply has to be Diouf up top. Agreed. Got to start unless we can get someone else in before the game. |
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Post by smallthorner on Jan 15, 2018 22:26:07 GMT
Certainly the most important game of the season to date.
Absolutely massive.
We need a full house bear pit atmosphere
Let's give Paul a real Stokie welcome and raise the decibels.
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Post by lordb on Jan 15, 2018 22:27:13 GMT
Butland Bauer Zouma (presuming Ryan hasn't trained for ages) Indi Pieters Allen Fletcher Shaq Ireland Choupo Diouf I know you don't rate Adam but you have to admit he's played well lately whereas Fletcher looks finished |
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Post by jwhpotter on Jan 16, 2018 8:30:43 GMT
If everyone is fit and there are no new signings
Butland
Bauer Shawcross Indi Pieters
Cameron Allen
Shaq Ireland Ramadan
Crouch
Was impressed with Ireland yesterday he just understandably looks rusty. From this team It’s clear to me that we need at least 4 signings
Left back
Defensive Midfielder
Left winger
Striker
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 8:40:55 GMT
Butland
Bauer
Shawcross
Martins Indi
Pieters
Cameron
Allen
Shaqiri
Ireland
Sobhi
Diouf
(If everyone is fit)
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 16, 2018 8:49:59 GMT
Win It, then with a week or more off, they can go away for some warm weather training where hopefully they'll be put through a fairly rigorous training regime ready to be flying v Watford.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 8:51:29 GMT
Saturday's game reminds me of 1961/62 against the same opposition. It was Stan's return. Back then we were a meandering, bland team going no where and looking at possible relegation. Stan transformed the team that day and prepared Stoke for the promotion season 62/63.
Stan's return lifted the attendances from av. 9000 to 35000 on the day. The game put a smile back on our supporters and a repeat of that 3-0 score line would be very nice. I was there in 62 and will be there on Satdee.
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Post by senojbor on Jan 16, 2018 8:55:39 GMT
Do it for the Meir tunnel Lambert, just do it.
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Post by wrighter on Jan 16, 2018 9:06:15 GMT
Butland Bauer Shawcross (Zouma if not fit) Indi Pieters Allen Adam Choupo Shaqiri Ramadan Diouf i like that |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 19:31:27 GMT
Pivotal
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jan 17, 2018 0:09:46 GMT
Lose on Satdee and we will be effectively 8 points behind this lot due to the goal difference and we already need a couple of wins on the bounce just to get out of the bottom four. We're starting to drift and I just hope that Lambert has an immediate impact on spirit and fitness. Even my wife asked me why we looked knackered second half  |
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jan 17, 2018 0:26:53 GMT
Lose on Satdee and we will be effectively 8 points behind this lot due to the goal difference and we already need a couple of wins on the bounce just to get out of the bottom four. We're starting to drift and I just hope that Lambert has an immediate impact on spirit and fitness. Even my wife asked me why we looked knackered second half That's when you know....  |
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Post by malteser68 on Jan 17, 2018 1:04:01 GMT
One choice and one choice alone imo will determine whether we have any chance of avoiding relegation - who will start as CF
If Crouch starts in the first XI we are well and truly fucked
If not we'll be at the races
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Post by duckling on Jan 17, 2018 4:03:21 GMT
The most important game in the season. On paper it isn't but psychologically it absolutely is. Win and follow it up with key signings then a lot of (self created) negativity will lift. Lose and different story. I feel it could be the same for Huddersfield. I'll go out on a limb and predict that the winner will survive and the loser will go down. Huge test of mental fortitude for both teams. The Huddersfield fans will certainly be up for it. Will the Stoke fans? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2018 4:13:35 GMT
Butland
Bauer Shawcross Indi Pieters
Cameron Allen
Shaqiri Ireland Choupo
Berahino
If Cameron isn't fit then fuck knows what to do.
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Post by adamsson on Jan 17, 2018 7:16:19 GMT
Lose on Satdee and we will be effectively 8 points behind this lot due to the goal difference and we already need a couple of wins on the bounce just to get out of the bottom four. We're starting to drift and I just hope that Lambert has an immediate impact on spirit and fitness. Even my wife asked me why we looked knackered second half We were 2 nil down at old Trafford the game was lost, done, over, all that was left was damage limitation. |
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Jan 17, 2018 7:44:40 GMT
Butland Bauer Shawcross Indi Pieters Cameron Allen Shaqiri Ireland Choupo Berahino If Cameron isn't fit then fuck knows what to do. Good call. Adams instead of Ireland? |
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