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Post by ParaPsych on Sept 6, 2019 17:53:59 GMT
My fave part of the Interview :-- "There was also Dave Kitson, who was arrogantly average and didn't last long in a very tight-knit dressing room." Bang On !!! Who sat in front of him and spoke to him before he signed and decided to spend a then record fee on him? Father Christmas? It is listed as one of the disappointments of his career, which is about as close as taking some sort of responsibility you will probably get there.
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Post by thisfootballclub on Sept 6, 2019 18:11:11 GMT
West Brom and Middlesborough both appear in better health than Stoke at this moment in time. As the defeats and inept performances tick by it is looking more and more like a tailor made situation for a manager of Tony Pulis's ilk.
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Post by Pugsley on Sept 6, 2019 18:13:44 GMT
Typical Toxic interview, sly digs everywhere while painting himself out to be badly done to working on a shoestring.
Done by a journo who is obviously his mate.
Pass the bucket.
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Post by RAF on Sept 6, 2019 18:19:44 GMT
He didn't get 'better and better' at West Brom and Middlesbrough... I believe both west Brom and Middlesbrough were in better league positions whilst he was in charge than they are at present. So were we under Mark Hughes. H
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Post by thisfootballclub on Sept 6, 2019 18:20:13 GMT
If Stoke were mid-table Premier League then Tony Pulis would not be the manager to take the club on. If however the club were bottom of the Championship then there are few other realistic, available and interested managers who fit the bill?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 18:22:01 GMT
West Brom and Middlesborough both appear in better health than Stoke at this moment in time. As the defeats and inept performances tick by it is looking more and more like a tailor made situation for a manager of Tony Pulis's ilk. So are we saying West Brom and Middlesbrough are yet further proof of March’s assertion that ‘he gets better and better with age’, just because they’re not currently bottom of the Championship?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 18:23:03 GMT
If Stoke were mid-table Premier League then Tony Pulis would not be the manager to take the club on. If however the club were bottom of the Championship then there are few other realistic, available and interested managers who fit the bill? There’s at least one, which is enough for me.
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Post by Linx on Sept 6, 2019 18:33:24 GMT
If Stoke were mid-table Premier League then Tony Pulis would not be the manager to take the club on. If however the club were bottom of the Championship then there are few other realistic, available and interested managers who fit the bill? Yep. Repeat 2006 to get TP in to get us promoted, then consolidate us in the league and then get in someone younger and with more flair to ‘kick on’. Kind of what we did between 2006 and 2015 until LMH seemed to lose the plot.
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Post by sneydgreenstokie1 on Sept 6, 2019 18:43:56 GMT
I really hope he does an autobiography I think it would be an awesome read Hoping for the same from Super Jonny Walter
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Post by steewee on Sept 6, 2019 18:51:02 GMT
Good read. Sorry, but I like the guy! Whether its right for him to ever come back or not - well, i understand both sides - but would prefer to have a pint or two with him over Jones any day. Here, here. Should never have to buy a pint in our city again. Genius.
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Post by steewee on Sept 6, 2019 18:54:09 GMT
You know what, if you ask most of our fans what their favourite moments in recent history with SCFC are, they'd say promotion to the EPL, FA cup final, an incredible European journey and tearing apart some of the elite teams in the prem. 3 out of 4 of those moments were delivered by TP. Absolute genius. 1 of those was directly delivered on the back of his core.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 19:00:03 GMT
You know what, if you ask most of our fans what their favourite moments in recent history with SCFC are, they'd say promotion to the EPL, FA cup final, an incredible European journey and tearing apart some of the elite teams in the prem. 3 out of 4 of those moments were delivered by TP. Absolute genius. 1 of those was directly delivered on the back of his core. ‘Directly delivered’, what bollocks, so that’s on him too is it? Why not credit him for the fucking League Cup win while you’re at it?
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Post by Big Sam on Sept 6, 2019 19:12:35 GMT
You know what, if you ask most of our fans what their favourite moments in recent history with SCFC are, they'd say promotion to the EPL, FA cup final, an incredible European journey and tearing apart some of the elite teams in the prem. 3 out of 4 of those moments were delivered by TP. Absolute genius. 1 of those was directly delivered on the back of his core. ‘Directly delivered’, what bollocks, so that’s on him too is it? Why not credit him for the fucking League Cup win while you’re at it? Are you ignoring the other 3 then?
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Post by steewee on Sept 6, 2019 19:21:58 GMT
You know what, if you ask most of our fans what their favourite moments in recent history with SCFC are, they'd say promotion to the EPL, FA cup final, an incredible European journey and tearing apart some of the elite teams in the prem. 3 out of 4 of those moments were delivered by TP. Absolute genius. 1 of those was directly delivered on the back of his core. ‘Directly delivered’, what bollocks, so that’s on him too is it? Why not credit him for the fucking League Cup win while you’re at it? Well we went to pot as soon as his core team was disassembled fella.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2019 19:24:36 GMT
Brace yourselves. Seems like hes paving his way towards Stanley mathews way March is already procuring the red carpet 🙈 Probably doing the shake n vac dance infront of him
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Post by kustokie on Sept 6, 2019 19:37:27 GMT
He's getting on now. Let's hope he retires and leaves this great game alone. Oi. He’s younger than me and I am just hitting my stride.
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Post by march4 on Sept 6, 2019 19:43:48 GMT
In all seriousness, it might only be a small possibility but the way we are going it seems TP could be coming back for a third time.
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Post by berahinosgoals on Sept 6, 2019 19:48:50 GMT
In all seriousness, it might only be a small possibility but the way we are going it seems TP could be coming back for a third time. A bit timely his press stuff isn't it. Maybe he's allready been asked and he's on stand by for if the results dont improve in the next few games?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 19:54:29 GMT
‘Directly delivered’, what bollocks, so that’s on him too is it? Why not credit him for the fucking League Cup win while you’re at it? Are you ignoring the other 3 then? What on his arbitrary list in which he speaks for all Stoke fans? Here’s the thing. Pulis did a magnificent job, he’s one of the best managers the club ever had, the good times were among the very best I’ve ever had. But he’s also a manager entirely set in his ways who can’t adapt or evolve and will never change and who ultimately lost the plot and was deservedly moved on when the time came. His recent forays suggest his powers are on the wane and the game has moved on. What I want us to do is try and be a bit forward thinking like some of our peers, but we just hardly ever are. This appointment was an attempt to change that and it would be a shame if its failure sent us cowering for a comfort blanket that long term could set us even further back and completely torpedo any hopes of building anything more lasting and long term.
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Post by march4 on Sept 6, 2019 19:55:04 GMT
In all seriousness, it might only be a small possibility but the way we are going it seems TP could be coming back for a third time. A bit timely his press stuff isn't it. Maybe he's allready been asked and he's on stand by for if the results dont improve in the next few games? It does appear that could be a possibility.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 19:55:39 GMT
‘Directly delivered’, what bollocks, so that’s on him too is it? Why not credit him for the fucking League Cup win while you’re at it? Well we went to pot as soon as his core team was disassembled fella. And? Why couldn’t he finish top half with his ‘core team’ if he was such a genius?
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Post by stokemark on Sept 6, 2019 20:01:14 GMT
Pulis proved one thing - that hard work and commitment could galvanise a team to achieve great things. I am very grateful for all He did for our club - he made mistakes (who doesn't) and ultimately was hung by his own petard.
Any sensible Stoke fan who isn't an attention seeking prick would acknowledge the same
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Post by berahinosgoals on Sept 6, 2019 20:03:30 GMT
A bit timely his press stuff isn't it. Maybe he's allready been asked and he's on stand by for if the results dont improve in the next few games? It does appear that could be a possibility. If they do change the manager I agree there are a lot of worse options. That would be Scholes out of the door aswell you would imagine. Identifying players the DNA way 😁 and who can argue it doesnt work. Almost all of the iconic names bar a tiny proportion from the past 10 years have been TP signings, imo. No coincidence our signings/transfer policy turning to shit coincided with TP leaving stoke
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 20:04:22 GMT
It does appear that could be a possibility. If they do change the manager I agree there are a lot of worse options. That would be Scholes out of the door aswell you would imagine. Identifying players the DNA way 😁 and who can argue it doesnt work. Almost all of the iconic names bar a tiny proportion from the past 10 years have been TP signings, imo. No coincidence our signings/transfer policy turning to shit coincided with TP leaving stoke It turned to shit about two years before he left.
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Post by berahinosgoals on Sept 6, 2019 20:05:39 GMT
I read something on pulis the other day how he likes studying great leaders of world history, taking great interest in what personal life routes made them great leaders. I assume he looks for certain quality when signing players
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2019 20:06:13 GMT
I really hope he does an autobiography I think it would be an awesome read Hoping for the same from Super Jonny Walter It probably would be quite interesting so long as you take it with a pinch of salt,Tone and facts don't always go hand in hand
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2019 20:07:42 GMT
I read something on pulis the other day how he likes studying great leaders of world history, taking great interest in what personal life routes made them great leaders. I assume he looks for certain quality when signing players Many a great leader have employed their children when they have no discernable attributes for the job
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Post by Scrotnig on Sept 6, 2019 20:08:07 GMT
King Tone is the only man who can save the club now.
I’ll take the very worst of the Pulis era over the crap we have now, any time.
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Post by berahinosgoals on Sept 6, 2019 20:08:40 GMT
If they do change the manager I agree there are a lot of worse options. That would be Scholes out of the door aswell you would imagine. Identifying players the DNA way 😁 and who can argue it doesnt work. Almost all of the iconic names bar a tiny proportion from the past 10 years have been TP signings, imo. No coincidence our signings/transfer policy turning to shit coincided with TP leaving stoke It turned to shit about two years before he left. just went a bit stale, with the duration he was here we were constantly progressing, sooner or later you are going to have a low point, it was inevitable at some point
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 6, 2019 20:10:47 GMT
It turned to shit about two years before he left. just went a bit stale, with the duration he was here we were constantly progressing, sooner or later you are going to have a low point, it was inevitable at some point It doesn’t happen for no reason though, it comes from poor decisions. The 14 signings he made over the course of his last two windows made his team worse in pretty much every department. When they played. Which few of them did.
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