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Post by robrigo on May 25, 2018 11:44:30 GMT
Looks like our Rory is on his way back home- according to SLP!
Excellent news- and a possible future manager in the years to come?
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Post by loosestools on May 25, 2018 11:47:51 GMT
Hurrah!
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Post by uskstokie on May 25, 2018 11:49:17 GMT
It’s puts a feel good factor around the club. Rory played his heart out for us! I have no idea how good a coach he is. But it certainly puts a bit of feel good back in the club.
Welcome back Rory!! ☺️
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2018 12:03:48 GMT
I really hope this is true and Rory is returning. Welcome back to Stoke City !
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on May 25, 2018 12:39:16 GMT
I predict a honing of Bauer's throw-in technique...
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Post by nott1 on May 25, 2018 13:33:23 GMT
I predict a honing of Bauer's throw-in technique... He'll probably be gone before then! |
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Post by duckling on May 25, 2018 13:46:40 GMT
When club legends return to their club in a coaching/managerial role, I often feel a bit uncomfortable about it because they inevitably will be sacked at some point, likely within a few years at most. That's a sad day, and it can taint their legacy.
Then again, these former players make the decision to return knowing full well that they'll eventually be sacked.
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Post by duckling on May 25, 2018 13:51:24 GMT
It’s puts a feel good factor around the club. Rory played his heart out for us! I have no idea how good a coach he is. But it certainly puts a bit of feel good back in the club. Welcome back Rory!! ☺️ He started with the U18 team at Derby and moved up to U21, so it seems that he's had some success. Just because you're good at one level doesn't mean you'll be good at another level though. There are great high school teachers who would be horrible kindergarten teachers and vice versa. What's nice about Rory joining the club again is that he truly loves the club. I have a feeling that working for the club would be about more than just money. |
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Post by PotterLog on May 25, 2018 14:40:55 GMT
When club legends return to their club in a coaching/managerial role, I often feel a bit uncomfortable about it because they inevitably will be sacked at some point, likely within a few years at most. That's a sad day, and it can taint their legacy. Then again, these former players make the decision to return knowing full well that they'll eventually be sacked. It's the reason Denis Smith never became our manager, it would have broken his heart for things to go badly. Little did he know the fans would turn against him almost as much just for being a commentator on Radio Stoke  It's not such an issue with coaches I don't think, so really hoping Rory is back in our midst next season. |
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Post by callas12 on May 25, 2018 18:52:49 GMT
When club legends return to their club in a coaching/managerial role, I often feel a bit uncomfortable about it because they inevitably will be sacked at some point, likely within a few years at most. That's a sad day, and it can taint their legacy. Then again, these former players make the decision to return knowing full well that they'll eventually be sacked. It's the reason Denis Smith never became our manager, it would have broken his heart for things to go badly. Little did he know the fans would turn against him almost as much just for being a commentator on Radio Stoke It's not such an issue with coaches I don't think, so really hoping Rory is back in our midst next season. Yeah ex-players coming back in a coaching role is different to if it were in a management position. Maybe Rooster moves on in the latest changes & both Rory & Mark Sale who are ex players come in. Noel Blake came back & disappeared again without any major fan fare.. |
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Post by pyrus on May 25, 2018 19:08:21 GMT
Rory is a talisman. He became the central character of our first season in the Premiership. It’s just right that he should be back at Stoke. It feels like a lucky charm.
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Post by Veritas on May 26, 2018 7:43:43 GMT
I predict a honing of Bauer's throw-in technique... I think Rory was a one off freak of nature but just imagine if he was able to produce a Delap mark2 |
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Post by alster on May 26, 2018 8:08:56 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 8:14:57 GMT
If Rory came back wouldn’t that put Wilkos part time role under threat ? And what has happened to Rooster ? We will just have to bide our time but one thing I’m sure of is that Rowett isn’t going to turn is back room staff into a Stoke City social club because he would be know that he would be putting his own position under threat
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Post by Stokiedokie on May 26, 2018 8:17:25 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. Slaps forehead emoji thingy... |
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Post by lordb on May 26, 2018 8:25:39 GMT
If Rory came back wouldn’t that put Wilkos part time role under threat ? And what has happened to Rooster ? We will just have to bide our time but one thing I’m sure of is that Rowett isn’t going to turn is back room staff into a Stoke City social club because he would be know that he would be putting his own position under threat Wilkinson works with the Academy,Rory would be working with the first team. |
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Post by tosh on May 26, 2018 8:32:40 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. Think you're right. You just don't get it! This club fell apart recently through bringing too many self centred weak characters into the club. Rory is the exact opposite. Without exceptional talent, he played at the highest level almost throughout his career thanks to his work ethic and professionalism. A man admired by all who know him, and an excellent role model for young players. Sign him up Stoke! |
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Post by march4 on May 26, 2018 8:37:20 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. Dear God!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 8:38:01 GMT
If Rory came back wouldn’t that put Wilkos part time role under threat ? And what has happened to Rooster ? We will just have to bide our time but one thing I’m sure of is that Rowett isn’t going to turn is back room staff into a Stoke City social club because he would be know that he would be putting his own position under threat Wilkinson works with the Academy,Rory would be working with the first team. At Derby Rory was under 18s and now under 21s coach, how many first team coaches do we need? Or are you thinking that we need a specialist throw in coach ? |
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Post by lordb on May 26, 2018 8:40:42 GMT
Wilkinson works with the Academy,Rory would be working with the first team. At Derby Rory was under 18s and now under 21s coach, how many first team coaches do we need? Or are you thinking that we need a specialist throw in coach ? Wilkinson works with the young kids,not the U18's (well younger kids if you see what I mean). |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 8:50:42 GMT
At Derby Rory was under 18s and now under 21s coach, how many first team coaches do we need? Or are you thinking that we need a specialist throw in coach ? Wilkinson works with the young kids,not the U18's (well younger kids if you see what I mean). No, not today I don’t see what you mean, I’m in a fuck you mood and I will not give up on this, 17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, under 18s coach |
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Post by march4 on May 26, 2018 8:56:18 GMT
Wilkinson works with the Academy,Rory would be working with the first team. At Derby Rory was under 18s and now under 21s coach, how many first team coaches do we need? Or are you thinking that we need a specialist throw in coach ? Hughes seemed to bring plenty of them with him! |
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Post by cooper67 on May 26, 2018 11:50:12 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. Dear God!!!! He is showing his football knowledge again. |
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Post by nonameface on May 26, 2018 11:54:09 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. Never dominated in midfield, but he always ensured no-one dominated us either, he was far better than he was ever given credit. He read the game well and won way over his fair share of tackles and headers. Then there was the throw.... |
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Post by lordb on May 26, 2018 12:31:03 GMT
Wilkinson works with the young kids,not the U18's (well younger kids if you see what I mean). No, not today I don’t see what you mean, I’m in a fuck you mood and I will not give up on this, 17,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, under 18s coach 😎🏳️ |
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Post by davejohnno1 on May 26, 2018 12:39:42 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. I appreciate your love of artists over artisans but how could you not like delap as a player? In central midfield he was a terrific player, supremely intelligent and covered every gap on the pitch. Pulis did him few favours when he put him wide but in the middle of the pitch he was outstanding. His magnificent throw in simply masked what a fine footballer he was in a stoke shirt. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 26, 2018 19:55:48 GMT
I’m probably in a minority but never really liked Delap as a player. Don’t get what’s so great about him coming back in a minor coaching role. Never dominated in midfield, but he always ensured no-one dominated us either, he was far better than he was ever given credit. He read the game well and won way over his fair share of tackles and headers. Then there was the throw.... I'm pretty sure we would have not got relegated if we had Rory (in his prime) in our midfield this season. |
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Post by Scrotnig on May 26, 2018 20:17:52 GMT
Delap was incredible, a real star. He's remembered outside Stoke mostly for his throw ins but there was so much more to him than that.
His type of player has been sorely missed this past season.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2018 11:29:26 GMT
If he hadn't fluked that goal against Chelsea and chipped in with the odd set piece assist, we'd never have given him a second thought.
We should have fucked him off when he got injured, like so many on here wished we had with Stephen Ireland.
(runs away)
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2018 11:37:06 GMT
I just wish he kicked Wright Phillips harder.
Club legend.
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