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Post by chigstoke on Mar 5, 2020 21:07:21 GMT
The SentinelStoke City chairman Peter Coates insists he remains confident of seeing his club survive their relegation battle to remain in the Championship by the end of the season. He says he has every confidence in manager Michael O’Neill on the evidence so far - but admits survival for Stoke City could be a tight squeeze that might even go to their very last fixture of the season at high-flying Nottingham Forest. Asked if he remained optimistic about his club’s survival prospects, he replied: “Obviously. Absolutely! Yes, I do believe we have got the players and the management team to make sure we are okay. Little preview.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2020 21:09:41 GMT
Is that after he feasted upon two virgins ?
GD
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2020 21:14:50 GMT
Is that after he feasted upon two virgins ? GD In Stoke? Don't be bloody stupid |
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Post by owdestokie2 on Mar 5, 2020 21:17:16 GMT
I hope there were no “in hindsight” comments
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 5, 2020 21:18:19 GMT
Someone needs to tell him to keep quiet.
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Post by 19notbeaten72 on Mar 5, 2020 21:20:48 GMT
Someone needs to tell him to keep quiet. Dead right every time he comes out with statements like this things seem to go tits up. |
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Post by Goonie on Mar 5, 2020 21:23:09 GMT
Hmmm....all very deja vue
I'm actually more worried than if he'd remained quiet
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2020 21:34:31 GMT
Oh Jesus, I wondered when the old Jonah was going to get wheeled out.
I guess that's that then?
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Post by Jimm on Mar 5, 2020 21:39:48 GMT
What's all the fuss about?
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Post by harlequin on Mar 5, 2020 21:40:03 GMT
His comments seem fine. He’s making a point to acknowledge the threat of relegation and that it’s being taken seriously this time. (In the full article)
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 5, 2020 21:42:25 GMT
His comments seem fine. He’s making a point to acknowledge the threat of relegation and that it’s being taken seriously this time. Why does that even need to be said? |
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Post by ColonelMustard on Mar 5, 2020 21:42:29 GMT
I think we'll stay up but it's a stretch to say you are confident but also say it might go down to the last match.
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Post by chigstoke on Mar 5, 2020 21:45:50 GMT
Every time he speaks, something bad happens, so I'll see you all down the Memorial Stadium next season for our first League 1 match of the season.
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Post by harlequin on Mar 5, 2020 21:50:07 GMT
His comments seem fine. He’s making a point to acknowledge the threat of relegation and that it’s being taken seriously this time. Why does that even need to be said? He was probably asked a question on it and wisely decided not to downplay it this time. Projecting vigilance even if we're not seeing it action. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 5, 2020 21:52:27 GMT
Why does that even need to be said? He was probably asked a question on it and wisely decided not to downplay it this time. Projecting vigilance even if we're not seeing it action. He probably was. Why he’s taking questions though..... Absolutely daft. |
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Post by Alvechurch Assassin on Mar 5, 2020 21:59:34 GMT
It at least proves he’s still awake.
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Post by lordb on Mar 5, 2020 22:43:03 GMT
His comments seem fine. He’s making a point to acknowledge the threat of relegation and that it’s being taken seriously this time. Why does that even need to be said? Because the alternative would be to say nothing which would be construed as not supporting the manager. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 5, 2020 22:48:07 GMT
Why does that even need to be said? Because the alternative would be to say nothing which would be construed as not supporting the manager. It wouldn’t. He should say absolutely naff all. |
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Post by lordb on Mar 5, 2020 22:50:52 GMT
Because the alternative would be to say nothing which would be construed as not supporting the manager. It wouldn’t. He should say absolutely naff all. Seen/heard those kind of comments many times when chairman keeps stuum. He really can't win. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Mar 5, 2020 22:53:49 GMT
It wouldn’t. He should say absolutely naff all. Seen/heard those kind of comments many times when chairman keeps stuum. He really can't win. He can. No one was wondering where Coates was. Most people think he talks a load of shite when he does speak. Whoever is in charge of pr needs their head wobbling. |
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Post by BristolMick on Mar 5, 2020 23:01:09 GMT
Every time he speaks, something bad happens, so I'll see you all down the Memorial Stadium next season for our first League 1 match of the season. Gloucester Rd is good mind. BM |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2020 23:27:22 GMT
His comments seem fine. He’s making a point to acknowledge the threat of relegation and that it’s being taken seriously this time.  |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Mar 5, 2020 23:46:06 GMT
It at least proves he’s still awake. All it proves is he was awake for the interview!  |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Mar 6, 2020 11:10:40 GMT
Why does that even need to be said? He was probably asked a question on it and wisely decided not to downplay it this time. Projecting vigilance even if we're not seeing it action. I'm sure that's right. Most of the quotes in newspaper articles and local radio broadcasts (generally and not just about Stoke City) are the result of a reporter ringing up a club chairman, or an owner or partner in a business - and asking questions. Peter isn't the type to simply tell reporters no comment at best, or f off at worst - he's too much of an old style gentleman for that. In cases like this he'll give a fairly bland but optimistic comment. No harm done - except in the mind of some of our fans.  |
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Post by crowey on Mar 6, 2020 12:03:07 GMT
...... my stepfather was on the board when he first joined & he’s losing his marbles. Is it catching?
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Post by lawrieleslie on Mar 6, 2020 12:28:53 GMT
That article needs to carry a health warning for anybody suffering from epilepsy. Bloody awful ......thought Plymouth evening herald down here was bad but that takes the biscuit by country mile.  |
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Post by OldStokie on Mar 6, 2020 12:58:55 GMT
Peter is probably self-isolating... not from the virus but from the relegation battle.  OS. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Mar 6, 2020 13:01:12 GMT
Every time he speaks, something bad happens, so I'll see you all down the Memorial Stadium next season for our first League 1 match of the season. Gloucester Rd is good mind. BM The John Gabot? pub is great if you want a guaranteed ruck! |
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Post by BristolMick on Mar 6, 2020 13:06:30 GMT
Gloucester Rd is good mind. BM The John Gabot? pub is great if you want a guaranteed ruck! John Cabot has rebranded as The Royal Oak and is less lively these days. Gloucester Rd though is a 2 mile stretch of bars, cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs of world wide variety. Last time I was there we went to a Cuban and a Mexican bar. With Rovers ground at the top of this 2 mile stretch it has to be one of the best situated grounds in football for a top day out. BM |
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Post by berahinosgoals on Mar 6, 2020 13:33:28 GMT
His comments seem fine. He’s making a point to acknowledge the threat of relegation and that it’s being taken seriously this time. Why does that even need to be said? Probs because he owns the club and is a supporter too 😉 |
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