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Post by gingerninja on Nov 20, 2021 20:01:12 GMT
First let me say I have been impressed with how we have played at times and certainly very happy with our league position, but Jesus we were beyond awful today. Considering we are wanting to be a team that dominates possession today was a shambles. The whole team looked as if they had never played together before. We seemed stuck between playing out from the back or lumping it. Yes certainly a valuable 3 points, but more questions than answers for me..
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Post by redwhite on Nov 20, 2021 20:04:59 GMT
The fact we are 4th speaks volumes for how poor this league is.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 20:06:31 GMT
We won 2-0.
Other than the management team, nobody should give a fuck.
Have a drink and enjoy.
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Post by Royal Donut on Nov 20, 2021 20:06:56 GMT
First let me say I have been impressed with how we have played at times and certainly very happy with our league position, but Jesus we were beyond awful today. Considering we are wanting to be a team that dominates possession today was a shambles. The whole team looked as if they had never played together before. We seemed stuck between playing out from the back or lumping it. Yes certainly a valuable 3 points, but more questions than answers for me.. I thought we would have been alot better considering,,,, Best goal keeper out(1st choice recently) Best defender out Best defending midfielder (Thomson for me) Best attacking midfielder Best striker just coming back off a massive injury. do this to any team see how well they play, never mind a win.
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Post by TinkerT on Nov 20, 2021 20:08:17 GMT
The fact we are 4th speaks volumes for how poor this league is. I agree mate we've been terrible in games, it's a piss poor league
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Post by blackpoolred on Nov 20, 2021 20:08:40 GMT
We got murdered on all the stats bar the most important one - we were awful though - but played bad and won and they say that is a good sign
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 20:10:39 GMT
We are in the 2nd division.
It's the same standard as its always been.
We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase.
Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards.
(I mean that with the greatest possible respect).
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Post by gawa on Nov 20, 2021 20:13:34 GMT
I believe this is the first time we’ve had 3 consecutive league wins since 2016?
So doesn’t surprise me to see some negativity as there are a large majority of members on here who only like to post when we lose. Given the international break as well, this must be their longest secondment from oatcake for sometime. So no surprise to see some Negativity being spouted.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Nov 20, 2021 20:15:19 GMT
First let me say I have been impressed with how we have played at times and certainly very happy with our league position, but Jesus we were beyond awful today. Considering we are wanting to be a team that dominates possession today was a shambles. The whole team looked as if they had never played together before. We seemed stuck between playing out from the back or lumping it. Yes certainly a valuable 3 points, but more questions than answers for me.. I completely agree, we were awful and despite the result the performances are worrying. I'm slowly getting less optimistic as the season progresses despite our position. I think our performances have tailed off badly. It gives us a great platform to push on from but I can't help but think we're going backwards on the pitch.
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Nov 20, 2021 20:19:29 GMT
We are in the 2nd division. It's the same standard as its always been. We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase. Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards. (I mean that with the greatest possible respect). No arguments I've not seen any exceptional teams in this league. I just worry because I don't think we're improving, in fact the opposite but yeah results are pretty bloody decent.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 20, 2021 20:20:01 GMT
4th in the league, 3 wins on the bounce. A fucking disgrace🙄 it’s not been pretty lately but we are well on for the play offs which most were saying wasn’t going to happen. Cheer the fuck up
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Post by maninasuitcase on Nov 20, 2021 20:20:48 GMT
We played poorly and ground out 3 points. We'll play better and get nowt.
The wonderful world of Stoke City.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 20, 2021 20:22:46 GMT
We are in the 2nd division. It's the same standard as its always been. We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase. Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards. (I mean that with the greatest possible respect). I enjoyed today because of the second goal and the mental that ensued but what’s wrong with being honest and discussing the performance? We were garbage. It happened and we’re on a football messageboard so discussing that would seem pertinent?
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Post by lordb on Nov 20, 2021 20:34:40 GMT
We were garbage with the ball, worst game of the season at home However apart from winning and Campbell goal the big plus for me was that several players used their bodies to block the opposition. Even Sawyers had a go at doing that at one point. Terrible performance but the team did the hard work well If - and we absolutely can - add some decent football to that attitude that bodes well.
We can't play that poorly and win very often though
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Post by nonameface on Nov 20, 2021 20:35:10 GMT
Wasn't the best, but we picked up the points.
We've played worse and not.
It's how it goes right?
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Post by leesandfordstoupe on Nov 20, 2021 20:37:39 GMT
We are in the 2nd division. It's the same standard as its always been. We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase. Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards. (I mean that with the greatest possible respect). I enjoyed today because of the second goal and the mental that ensued but what’s wrong with being honest and discussing the performance? We were garbage. It happened and we’re on a football messageboard so discussing that would seem pertinent? It's just like watching Ty, I loved the goal too and I was so pleased for him and it demonstrates his goalscorers instinct but to argue he's anything other than a mile away from match sharpness is bizarre.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 20, 2021 20:41:46 GMT
We’ve played far better in home home games this season and not won,thats football and to fans moaning about a win just enjoy it FFS. Typical OTT reaction from the usual whoppers
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Post by theonlooker on Nov 20, 2021 20:42:14 GMT
Today was always going to be a grind. First game back after internationals, where we always seem to struggle and a load of injuries in key positions - including an unbalanced midfield that picks itself. A bit harsh to expect us to play great football every week. Last few performances have been ranging from lukewarm to crap today but three wins and three clean sheets whilst not playing well? I'll take that as we ride through the injury situation.
This current run of form and games like today are what get you promoted out of this division and it's worth saying the type of form and football we haven't seen since relegation.
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Post by MilanStokie on Nov 20, 2021 20:47:03 GMT
Another useless thread.
We won, that's all that matters really.
We have also won the last 3, whilst it hasn't been "pretty", we also haven't conceded a single goal.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Nov 20, 2021 20:48:39 GMT
We were garbage with the ball, worst game of the season at home However apart from winning and Campbell goal the big plus for me was that several players used their bodies to block the opposition. Even Sawyers had a go at doing that at one point. Terrible performance but the team did the hard work well If - and we absolutely can - add some decent football to that attitude that bodes well. We can't play that poorly and win very often though Powell back should provide the required decent football
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Post by Kenilworth_Stokies on Nov 20, 2021 21:10:22 GMT
Jesus Christ, life is too short for threads like this. Shit bin it, for all our sakes.
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Post by foxysgloves on Nov 20, 2021 21:19:47 GMT
This board.
Fucking hell.
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Post by musik on Nov 20, 2021 21:20:13 GMT
They say, good teams have luck.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Nov 20, 2021 21:23:37 GMT
Apart from a couple of 10 minute spells we stank the place out today, but it was a weird old game as despite them huffing and puffing I never felt worried they were going to get back in the game. Still a great moment at the end when Campbell sealed the 3 points. Happy days…..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 21:25:04 GMT
We are in the 2nd division. It's the same standard as its always been. We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase. Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards. (I mean that with the greatest possible respect). I enjoyed today because of the second goal and the mental that ensued but what’s wrong with being honest and discussing the performance? We were garbage. It happened and we’re on a football messageboard so discussing that would seem pertinent? To be honest mate it's the constant "this league is shit" bollocks that winds me up. This is the league we are in, we are as good or as shit as 95% of the teams in it, so it means fuck all. We were lucky that they were shit today because we weren't very good at all, but we won so I don't give a fuck
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Post by prestwichpotter on Nov 20, 2021 21:27:29 GMT
I enjoyed today because of the second goal and the mental that ensued but what’s wrong with being honest and discussing the performance? We were garbage. It happened and we’re on a football messageboard so discussing that would seem pertinent? To be honest mate it's the constant "this league is shit" bollocks that winds me up. This is the league we are in, we are as good or as shit as 95% of the teams in it, so it means fuck all. We were lucky that they were shit today because we weren't very good at all, but we won so I don't give a fuck 90% of Premier League games are fairly average to be honest, only the real elite teams play consistently good football week in week. Nowt wrong with the Championship it’s a good honest competitive league…..
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Post by boskampsflaps on Nov 20, 2021 21:28:16 GMT
We are in the 2nd division. It's the same standard as its always been. We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase. Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards. (I mean that with the greatest possible respect). You can enjoy it (the win/league position) and still think it was shit, which it was. Chill out a bit.
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Post by foxysgloves on Nov 20, 2021 21:28:23 GMT
I enjoyed today because of the second goal and the mental that ensued but what’s wrong with being honest and discussing the performance? We were garbage. It happened and we’re on a football messageboard so discussing that would seem pertinent? To be honest mate it's the constant "this league is shit" bollocks that winds me up. This is the league we are in, we are as good or as shit as 95% of the teams in it, so it means fuck all. We were lucky that they were shit today because we weren't very good at all, but we won so I don't give a fuck I remember when supporting Stoke used to be this easy. The internet has so much to answer for. Twatter. Korean dance crazes. Lads opening beer bottles with their ass cheeks. And fellas who couldn’t kick a ball to save their lives analysing every last fucking touch as if their lives depended on it. We fucking won!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2021 21:31:23 GMT
We are in the 2nd division. It's the same standard as its always been. We are 4th and looking good for a promotion chase. Just fucking enjoy it, you miserable bastards. (I mean that with the greatest possible respect). You can enjoy it (the win/league position) and still think it was shit, which it was. Chill out a bit. I'm perfectly chilled mate, just cracked open a nice bottle of Barbadian Rum to celebrate my birthday 👍
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Post by boskampsflaps on Nov 20, 2021 21:32:49 GMT
You can enjoy it (the win/league position) and still think it was shit, which it was. Chill out a bit. I'm perfectly chilled mate, just cracked open a nice bottle of Barbadian Rum to celebrate my birthday 👍 Happy Birthday.
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