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Post by bloodtypered on Jul 31, 2018 14:40:39 GMT
We like to be the under dogs dont we?
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Post by jwhpotter on Jul 31, 2018 14:42:55 GMT
I asked Rowett on the radio last night and he believes it won’t make a difference either way
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Post by chigstoke on Jul 31, 2018 14:44:07 GMT
A squad can't just keep throwing around the 'we like being the underdogs' tag all the time. For once I'd like to see us just fucking absolutely decimate everyone in our path as clear favourites. Bow down before Stoke City  |
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jul 31, 2018 14:44:10 GMT
We were the underdogs last season and that didn't get us very far did it.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jul 31, 2018 14:53:26 GMT
Enjoying the new username Misty. Change as good as a rest and all that.
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Post by PotterLog on Jul 31, 2018 14:57:33 GMT
We are the opposite of underdogs. We are overcats.
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Post by ed5993 on Jul 31, 2018 15:08:12 GMT
We were the underdogs last season and that didn't get us very far did it. Were we?! Expectations of most on this board, most of the fan base and followers of the League would have had us safe in mid table. This season - teams will target us as a scalp for sure, just like West Brom and Swansea or any team coming down that would be hoping to bounce straight back. Will definitely make things that extra bit harder. |
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Post by pez75 on Jul 31, 2018 15:10:38 GMT
We are favourites because of where we have come from. A couple more performances like pre-season and the odds will lengthen pretty fucking quickly...
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Post by bloodtypered on Jul 31, 2018 15:12:12 GMT
Enjoying the new username Misty. Change as good as a rest and all that. ? Wrong |
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Post by Gods on Jul 31, 2018 15:16:25 GMT
I think it means we won't 'feel the love' on the road, either our team or our fans.
Opposition players and supporters will not be respectfully doffing their caps at us as we roll in to town, instead they will be busting a gut to make it as unpleasant an experience as it can be for Stoke City.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jul 31, 2018 15:22:28 GMT
Enjoying the new username Misty. Change as good as a rest and all that. ? Wrong Son of Thunder  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 15:26:17 GMT
It’s upto the players to go out and enjoy it. I’m looking forward to seeing us on top spot singing We are unbeatable at everyone who tries to come and defeat us!!
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Post by bloodtypered on Jul 31, 2018 16:22:31 GMT
Son of Thunder Wrong again |
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Post by GoBoks on Jul 31, 2018 16:33:18 GMT
A squad can't just keep throwing around the 'we like being the underdogs' tag all the time. For once I'd like to see us just fucking absolutely decimate everyone in our path as clear favourites. Bow down before Stoke City Cheers for Chig! Stoke -2018/19 Championship Champions with 107 points!! |
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Post by fca47 on Jul 31, 2018 16:34:39 GMT
There are advantages and disadvantages, if we are a team of chokers then it will be a hinderence, if we are positive we will have the majority of the teams on the defensive from the start.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jul 31, 2018 16:54:53 GMT
Son of Thunder Wrong again Your photobucket name showed up when you posted that Snodgrass tweet. I'll play along though. Forget I said anything. |
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Post by tony1234 on Jul 31, 2018 17:02:01 GMT
Depnds on how strong our character is
If our character is strong, then we will embrace it - treat as a benchmark to live up to - the very highest one there can be....
If our character is weak, we will shrink from it.... its very flattering, but its not really us.
Have always thought that the plucky underdog is rarely plucky really. It takes more guts to be champions, to hold your nerve, to have that self-belief in the face of expectation and scrutiny, to be dedicated and prepared; to really have skin in the game and to take the outcome very personally; more than it does to throw yourself at a challenge, huff and puff a lot, but actually give yourself the get out clause it you fail that 'at least you tried".
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Jul 31, 2018 17:10:23 GMT
Not convinced we will be favourites for long.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jul 31, 2018 18:24:29 GMT
Yes - especially if our own supporters buy into it.
It's going to be a very tough season in a very competitive league - if we start getting on the teams back after a few reality check defeats the expectations aren't going to do us any favours.
We will only win the league if we recognise every game is going to be a battle. Any sense of entitlement by anyone associated with the club is going to be a problem. Confidence is one thing - arrogance something else.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jul 31, 2018 18:28:05 GMT
We are the opposite of underdogs. We are overcats. Top cats, Shirley?  More likely everyone's bitches!  |
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Post by Olgrligm on Jul 31, 2018 18:28:58 GMT
We need to be aware that many teams will view us a bunch of overpaid, overrated Premier League pansies who can be kicked off the park. Last season, they wouldn't be wrong. If we don't prepare for a battle, we will be effortlessly rolled over by teams like...well, like us ten years ago.
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Post by gibby1409 on Jul 31, 2018 18:57:28 GMT
Should be no hinderance! Just go out and smash em! 😊
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Post by scfcwebby on Jul 31, 2018 19:51:37 GMT
As wolves found out last season, everyone will up their game to try and best us!
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Post by tribe on Jul 31, 2018 19:57:45 GMT
I think it means we won't 'feel the love' on the road, either our team or our fans. Opposition players and supporters will not be respectfully doffing their caps at us as we roll in to town, instead they will be busting a gut to make it as unpleasant an experience as it can be for Stoke City. Good. It'll add excitement and a bit more crunch to our games. If players are afraid of the fabricated "pressure" of being bookies favourites then they might as well pack in now. |
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