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Post by numpty40 on Jan 21, 2020 17:44:56 GMT
Since MON arrived we seem to be wising up to the darker arts of the game. Last night saw us time wasting, players going down injured when we're under the cosh, tactical fouls. Not before time  |
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Post by nickpowellgoals on Jan 21, 2020 17:47:18 GMT
Since MON arrived we seem to be wising up to the darker arts of the game. Last night saw us time wasting, players going down injured when we're under the cosh, tactical fouls. Not before time Totally agree. Everyone else does it and we used it well. Onwards and upwards. |
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Post by foxysgloves on Jan 21, 2020 17:54:14 GMT
We seem to have a common purpose.
Under Jones we seemed to have 11 players doing completely different things. None of them particularly well.
Since MON came in we’re starting to seem more cohesive and organised.
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Post by somersetstokie on Jan 22, 2020 12:20:09 GMT
Deplorable underhand unsporting behaviour! Well played lads. Keep it up.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 22, 2020 12:21:01 GMT
Careful, you'll soon have people on this thread claiming we never used to do this under Pulis.
(Yeah, I know!)
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 22, 2020 12:30:46 GMT
I mentioned after the West Brom match that MON seemed to have adopted some of TP's game management tactics.
I still think that's true and I have no problem with adopting TP's tactics in SOME respects so long as we DON'T go down the TP road of: long runs of binary games, a midfield cage - and full backs who are basically extra centre backs and who are banned from crossing the half way line even if they have the ball skills of John Halls.
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Post by adi on Jan 22, 2020 12:35:51 GMT
Careful, you'll soon have people on this thread claiming we never used to do this under Pulis. (Yeah, I know!) Can’t say as I remember it to be honest. Did we have people pretending to be injured? I get time wasting by other means but I couldn’t imagine pulis letting anyone pretens they were injured. |
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Post by GoBoks on Jan 22, 2020 12:36:40 GMT
I mentioned after the West Brom match that MON seemed to have adopted some of TP's game management tactics. I still think that's true and I have no problem with adopting TP's tactics in SOME respects so long as we DON'T go down the TP road of: long runs of binary games, a midfield cage - and full backs who are basically extra centre backs and who are banned from crossing the half way line even if they have the ball skills of John Halls. If we win the championship next season on a string of 1-0 wins, I would applaud our new binary season with gusto. |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 22, 2020 12:37:40 GMT
Careful, you'll soon have people on this thread claiming we never used to do this under Pulis. (Yeah, I know!) Can’t say as I remember it to be honest. Did we have people pretending to be injured? I get time wasting by other means but I couldn’t imagine pulis letting anyone pretens they were injured. Thomas Sorensen being killed by Robin Van Persie springs to mind 😂😂😂 |
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Post by adi on Jan 22, 2020 12:43:32 GMT
Can’t say as I remember it to be honest. Did we have people pretending to be injured? I get time wasting by other means but I couldn’t imagine pulis letting anyone pretens they were injured. Thomas Sorensen being killed by Robin Van Persie springs to mind 😂😂😂 You’ve a better memory than me then 😂 Long may it continue in my opinion. We shouldn’t be short changed just because the league won’t outlaw shithousery! |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 22, 2020 12:45:39 GMT
Thomas Sorensen being killed by Robin Van Persie springs to mind 😂😂😂 You’ve a better memory than me then 😂 Long may it continue in my opinion. We shouldn’t be short changed just because the league won’t outlaw shithousery! I don't know how he continued to be honest with you!  |
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Post by adi on Jan 22, 2020 12:50:11 GMT
You’ve a better memory than me then 😂 Long may it continue in my opinion. We shouldn’t be short changed just because the league won’t outlaw shithousery! I don't know how he continued to be honest with you! I remember now, that was brilliant. Didn’t feign injury so much as getting knocked over but it’s great to see 😆 |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jan 22, 2020 12:55:28 GMT
I don't know how he continued to be honest with you! I remember now, that was brilliant. Didn’t feign injury so much as getting knocked over but it’s great to see 😆 That moment was the confirmation of Arsenal's mental weakness at the Brit! |
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Jan 22, 2020 12:55:43 GMT
I don't know how he continued to be honest with you! I remember now, that was brilliant. Didn’t feign injury so much as getting knocked over but it’s great to see 😆 Honestly, I don't know why more people aren't proud of the shithousery we carried out under Tone sometimes. Walters winding up Scott Parker in that Fa Cup Quarter Final, Fuller antagonising Joey Barton. Hilarious. |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 22, 2020 12:56:00 GMT
I mentioned after the West Brom match that MON seemed to have adopted some of TP's game management tactics. I still think that's true and I have no problem with adopting TP's tactics in SOME respects so long as we DON'T go down the TP road of: long runs of binary games, a midfield cage - and full backs who are basically extra centre backs and who are banned from crossing the half way line even if they have the ball skills of John Halls. If we win the championship next season on a string of 1-0 wins, I would applaud our new binary season with gusto. So would I. But I would much prefer it if we won the Championship and scored a shed load of goals whilst doing so! One thing I like about MON's efforts so far is that, not only has he dramatically improved our defence, but he has also started to greatly improve chances created and goals scored. That suggests to me that, if he can keep to that blueprint, not only can he be a successful manager, but he can do it without dividing opinion the way TP did. For me that is a good thing. |
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Post by leicspotter on Jan 22, 2020 12:57:33 GMT
I think it is a sad state of affairs when honest players don't get the decisions whilst the cheats prosper...but I guess, as the saying goes, if you can't beat 'em...
Still sad to see
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Post by ilikelamp on Jan 22, 2020 13:09:30 GMT
You’ve a better memory than me then 😂 Long may it continue in my opinion. We shouldn’t be short changed just because the league won’t outlaw shithousery! I don't know how he continued to be honest with you! Was that rob styles as the ref? |
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Post by GoBoks on Jan 22, 2020 13:10:20 GMT
If we win the championship next season on a string of 1-0 wins, I would applaud our new binary season with gusto. So would I. But I would much prefer it if we won the Championship and scored a shed load of goals whilst doing so! One thing I like about MON's efforts so far is that, not only has he dramatically improved our defence, but he has also started to greatly improve chances created and goals scored. That suggests to me that, if he can keep to that blueprint, not only can he be a successful manager, but he can do it without dividing opinion the way TP did. For me that is a good thing. 100% agree. Apart from the feel-good factor of scoring regularly, having a more united fan base will go a long way to making supporting Stoke a better experience for everyone! |
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Post by lancer on Jan 22, 2020 16:06:45 GMT
Careful, you'll soon have people on this thread claiming we never used to do this under Pulis. (Yeah, I know!) Under Pulis we didn't have to have a player go down, we just made sure one of THEIR's did. |
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Jan 22, 2020 16:23:03 GMT
I don't know how he continued to be honest with you! I remember now, that was brilliant. Didn’t feign injury so much as getting knocked over but it’s great to see 😆 Can anyone lipread what Ryan said to him after he got sent off? I'm going with "Terribly unlucky, old chap". |
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