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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 16, 2021 18:39:06 GMT
The longer it goes on, the more credibility has to be given to the theory that something in his contract says that he has to play if he's fit to do so. It is bordering on the ridiculous how he is seemingly undroppable. I don't disagree with any of those changes to be honest, apart from the fact that Allen keeps his place. Matondo not even on the bench is an interesting one as well. He was absolutely shite on Saturday, worse even than Clarke, but out of the squad completely is a bit of a damning indictment on the lad. I think its safe to assume we won't be taking up the option to sign him permanently. Matondo is injured aparently. Jones dropped Allen though so I'm not so sure about the contract thing, I think its just a series of managers seeing his name and assuming he isn't part of the problem. That make sense re Matondo. I was wondering why his legs were seemingly on back to front on Saturday. Maybe the physio pieced him back together incorrectly.
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Post by onionman on Feb 16, 2021 18:41:38 GMT
We’d be better off trying to make a midfield out of Mr Men characters. Honestly think Mr Bounce and Mr Dizzy would do a better job keeping Barry Bannan quiet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2021 18:42:09 GMT
Fucking criminal to drop Clarke. Fucking disgraceful!!! Ever thought he might not have dropped him?
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 16, 2021 18:43:05 GMT
Fucking criminal to drop Clarke. Fucking disgraceful!!! Ever thought he might not have dropped him? Right decision for me. I'm completely underwhelmed by him. We might as well have kept Ince based on his showings so far.
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Post by marylandstoke on Feb 16, 2021 18:46:28 GMT
Allen must have a "I play if Im fit" clause in his contract If true,Scholes wants fucking with a ragmans trumpet. OMG You Sir, are a poet.
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Post by mickstupp on Feb 16, 2021 18:46:58 GMT
We’d be better off trying to make a midfield out of Mr Men characters. Honestly think Mr Bounce and Mr Dizzy would do a better job keeping Barry Bannan quiet. This is where the game will be won or lost tonight.
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Post by realstokebloke on Feb 16, 2021 18:46:59 GMT
Given we have to have Smith, it could be worse.
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Clarke shouldn't be dropped (unless unfit - & in which case, why on the bench?).
Batth - always worrying. Expecting nowt from Brown as per.
McClean isn't a footballer. Period.
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Powell centrally (we hope).
Fletcher must score against his old team (it's the rules).
No Mikel.
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Post by lordb on Feb 16, 2021 18:50:46 GMT
Ever thought he might not have dropped him? Right decision for me. I'm completely underwhelmed by him. We might as well have kept Ince based on his showings so far. Clarke or Matanodf? Clarke has been really good, done more in here than Ince has done in years Matondo has been poor
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 16, 2021 18:54:19 GMT
Right decision for me. I'm completely underwhelmed by him. We might as well have kept Ince based on his showings so far. Clarke or Matanodf? Clarke has been really good, done more in here than Ince has done in years Matondo has been poor Clarke. Matondo is just rubbish. Clarke is underwhelming. Neat and tidy, clearly a good footballer but he rarely goes forward, never takes on a full back and cutting in from the right and passing it inside to Allen does little to impress me. Ince did exactly the same. The only difference between the two is that unlike Ince, Clarke doesn't hide from the ball.
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Post by xchpotter on Feb 16, 2021 18:54:20 GMT
This is going to be fun on here if we lose.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 16, 2021 18:54:30 GMT
Ever thought he might not have dropped him? Right decision for me. I'm completely underwhelmed by him. We might as well have kept Ince based on his showings so far. He's still better than Ince, he runs at his full back and actually gets past them. Brown is probably the worst out of all the options we have/had.
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Post by maine on Feb 16, 2021 18:55:30 GMT
Two of the weakest fullbacks I've seen in combination at Stoke.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 16, 2021 18:55:43 GMT
Right decision for me. I'm completely underwhelmed by him. We might as well have kept Ince based on his showings so far. He's still better than Ince, he runs at his full back and actually gets past them. Brown is probably the worst out of all the options we have/had. Does he? I've seen him beat his full back once in 4 games. It amazes me how people can watch 2 players do exactly the same things and conclude that one is excellent and the other is shit.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 16, 2021 18:57:25 GMT
He's still better than Ince, he runs at his full back and actually gets past them. Brown is probably the worst out of all the options we have/had. Does he? I've seen him beat his full back once in 4 games. It amazes me how people can watch 2 players do exactly the same things and conclude that one is excellent and the other is shit. Yeh, he managed it a couple of times in the first and second games, he wasn't great the other night but there were worse out there. He cuts in alot I agree but he still has a go at his fulback too, I don't think Ince was shit just awful form.......
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Post by fishlovesoatcakes on Feb 16, 2021 18:58:40 GMT
Allen to score tonight.
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Post by marylandstoke on Feb 16, 2021 19:00:57 GMT
I wish this was an ESPN game.
I would love to see how this plays out.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Feb 16, 2021 19:01:12 GMT
Cup your ears to the crowd then Joe...
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Feb 16, 2021 19:02:15 GMT
I wish this was an ESPN game. I would love to see how this plays out. Gluton for punishment Maryland! Im sure their must be something better on.....
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Post by crapslinger on Feb 16, 2021 19:05:34 GMT
I wish this was an ESPN game. I would love to see how this plays out. Gluton for punishment Maryland! Im sure their must be something better on..... You tube watching paint dry
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Post by marylandstoke on Feb 16, 2021 19:10:12 GMT
I wish this was an ESPN game. I would love to see how this plays out. Gluton for punishment Maryland! Im sure their must be something better on..... we get the luton game on one hand and Barca v PSG on the other
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Post by redandy on Feb 16, 2021 19:10:29 GMT
Brown .... why ??????
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Feb 16, 2021 19:11:49 GMT
Gluton for punishment Maryland! Im sure their must be something better on..... we get the luton game on one hand and Barca v PSG on the other Bloody Hell....its like comparing champagne to meths!
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Post by dexta on Feb 16, 2021 19:14:52 GMT
who else do you play then Clarke on the right, Tymon on the Left. Anything other than those two. How the fuck can people be happy with starting Brown and Mclean? They have proved every game they have played not to be up to the standard. It's fucking shite football. keep up Clarke injured
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Post by marylandstoke on Feb 16, 2021 19:16:02 GMT
we get the luton game on one hand and Barca v PSG on the other Bloody Hell....its like comparing champagne to meths! Yeah, Crystal Meths. Just found out I can do the bin dippers but it’s in Spanish. Today is the gift that just keeps giving
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Post by princey66 on Feb 16, 2021 19:20:45 GMT
Allen. Looks like we losing tonight then.
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Post by mrteddysalad on Feb 16, 2021 19:54:53 GMT
Clarke on the right, Tymon on the Left. Anything other than those two. How the fuck can people be happy with starting Brown and Mclean? They have proved every game they have played not to be up to the standard. It's fucking shite football. keep up Clarke injured why is he on the bench then?
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Post by march4 on Feb 16, 2021 19:56:16 GMT
Thompson and Brown - game over! Both playing in their usual fashion.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 16, 2021 19:59:01 GMT
He was never going to drop all 3 midfielders and Allen might work better with who’s in there tonight than Clucas and Mikel. It shouldn’t be difficult to do that, but I’m looking for positives. Allen is the reason for his poor form no one else. I think he’s crap, just hoping for better!
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 16, 2021 20:07:43 GMT
Allen is the reason for his poor form no one else. I think he’s crap, just hoping for better! You're not getting it
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Post by chiswickpotter on Feb 16, 2021 20:59:51 GMT
How the fuck is Allen still in the team What about Brown!!!!! Comfortably MOM. Our main threat going forward and kept Reach pinned in when we defended. Young lad who will improve don’t know what supporters want to jump on him so fast
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