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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2021 9:57:34 GMT
Suspect he'll rest Allen given just played for Wales and we have a three game week No chance he drops golden boy. And neither should he. Especially if Thompson isn't fit.
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Post by lordb on Nov 18, 2021 10:49:51 GMT
Suspect he'll rest Allen given just played for Wales and we have a three game week No chance he drops golden boy. He has, well rested not dropped, before after internationals Allen to play Bristol City game
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Post by gingerninja on Nov 18, 2021 11:46:19 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?.
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Post by walrus on Nov 18, 2021 11:59:55 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?. What’s the alternative if Thompson is injured given the players we have fit?
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Post by gingerninja on Nov 18, 2021 12:05:12 GMT
We seem to have suddenly become very stretched midfield wise, Clucas is looming there in the background & may be fit, not sure if TOB will ever cut the mustard. From being a little overstocked in that department, we suddenly look light☹️
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Post by robwahlmann on Nov 18, 2021 12:16:22 GMT
What’s up with Bursik I must have missed it? I don't think it matters too much who of the two goalkeepers we play as I think both are good options.
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Post by Clem Fandango on Nov 18, 2021 12:18:42 GMT
We seem to have suddenly become very stretched midfield wise, Clucas is looming there in the background & may be fit, not sure if TOB will ever cut the mustard. From being a little overstocked in that department, we suddenly look light☹️ Was just thinking the same thing but I suppose you can't do much about injuries. I suspect it'll be Clucas or Allen on the bench with the other one starting if MON continues with the 5-3-2.
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Post by chayseeoatcake on Nov 18, 2021 12:34:31 GMT
Bursik Smith Ostigard Batth Wilmot Tymon Allen Sawyers Campbell Fletcher Brown 3-4-3 attacking formation and requires MON not to fall asleep again at 3-0 and sleepwalk into a comeback
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Post by jwhpotter on Nov 18, 2021 15:01:56 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?. Who else could play there?!
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Post by boweryboy on Nov 19, 2021 8:35:19 GMT
Good question !! All of our midfielders are lightweights and lack discipline, that's the problem.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Nov 19, 2021 8:46:04 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?. Who else could play there?! Clucas is the only other viable option, which isn’t exactly a comforting thought. Is Doughty still out? At a push could he play and we move Tymon inside?
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Nov 19, 2021 8:46:05 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?. Who else could play there?! Clucas is the only other viable option, which isn’t exactly a comforting thought. Is Doughty still out? At a push could he play and we move Tymon inside?
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Nov 19, 2021 9:03:27 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?. A quick counter usually involves bypassing the midfield - it's the positioning of the CBs and the ability of the wingbacks to get back that counts and with 3CBs a team should be less vulnerable to being caught out at the back anyway. A lightweight midfield is more of an issue when you are under the cosh and the opposition midfield is in danger of taking control in the middle of the park. The problem we are likely to face against Peterborough is a packed defence - in which case a more creative midfield is more important. I can't think of a better game to play Allen, Vrancic and Sawyers. What we need to do is cut out the individual errors that have cost us.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Nov 19, 2021 11:29:46 GMT
Posh have sold 850 tickets according to their forum.......
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2021 13:49:22 GMT
Can we really go with a midfield 3 of Allen, Sawyers and Vrancic?. I know Peterborough are not the best side, but wouldn't that leave us vulnerable to a quick counter as that is how I imagine they will set up?. A quick counter usually involves bypassing the midfield - it's the positioning of the CBs and the ability of the wingbacks to get back that counts and with 3CBs a team should be less vulnerable to being caught out at the back anyway. A lightweight midfield is more of an issue when you are under the cosh and the opposition midfield is in danger of taking control in the middle of the park. The problem we are likely to face against Peterborough is a packed defence - in which case a more creative midfield is more important. I can't think of a better game to play Allen, Vrancic and Sawyers. What we need to do is cut out the individual errors that have cost us. I do agree somewhat. However, games are often won/lost in the 50-50’s as well. For games like this, I wouldn’t say we definitely needed a defensive midfielder, but neither Vrancic or Sawyers are combative enough in the centre of the park. I feel we’ll lose a lot of possession for that reason alone.
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 20, 2021 8:52:54 GMT
We know Haz is a loss but we've got to get on with it.
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Post by OldStokie on Nov 20, 2021 11:30:02 GMT
I'm going for a 2-0 win today. Easy peasy. OS.
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Post by southcoaststokie on Nov 20, 2021 11:55:30 GMT
I'm going for a 2-0 win today. Easy peasy. OS. Raise you 3-0 😀
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2021 13:30:12 GMT
For all the doom merchants out there I'm sure you will be delighted to know that we have never lost to Peterborough United
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Post by doitforever on Nov 20, 2021 13:47:50 GMT
For all the doom merchants out there I'm sure you will be delighted to know that we have never lost to Peterborough United Why has that just ruined the small bit of confidence I had 15 mins ago.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Nov 20, 2021 14:49:30 GMT
For all the doom merchants out there I'm sure you will be delighted to know that we have never lost to Peterborough United We're doomed!.
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Post by callas12 on Nov 20, 2021 14:53:21 GMT
Just been flicking through the matchday programme & there's a feature on Paul Ware & obviously links to the Peterborough games. Sadly out of the 3x pictures they've used, 2x are Bertie Biggins! Doh! Come on Stoke, at least find the correct photo's of a departed ex Potter when doing a program feature on him 🙄😬
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Post by houstonsteve on Nov 20, 2021 14:53:37 GMT
Good morning match day threaders. Welcome from a sunny but cold Houston, TX, USA. First coffee finished. MOAR coffee needed. Looking forward to having a good old moan and an eventual 4-2 win to the mighty potters. Fletch is due one, Browny is due one, Vrancic is due one and Allen is due one (hes supposed to be the deep midfielder but he will be out of position to score today ) Goaaannnnnn Stoke.
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 20, 2021 14:58:36 GMT
Ferfuxache just win
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 20, 2021 14:59:27 GMT
It looks dead cold
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Post by mrteddysalad on Nov 20, 2021 15:00:03 GMT
Chester and Batth
FML
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 20, 2021 15:01:18 GMT
Attacking the Boothen in the 1st half. We're fucked
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Post by wearestoke80 on Nov 20, 2021 15:02:28 GMT
Attacking the Boothen in the 1st half. We're fucked This is never good
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Post by tejstokie on Nov 20, 2021 15:02:29 GMT
Come on you potters!
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Post by JoeinOz on Nov 20, 2021 15:03:46 GMT
Fucking rubbish. Get Smith off
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