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Post by Gunslinger on Sept 13, 2022 21:12:41 GMT
10 from me. Away match, 3 points, clean sheet and an impressive performance.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Sept 13, 2022 21:15:40 GMT
10 of the best.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Sept 13, 2022 21:16:59 GMT
It was much better today, you can't really be annoyed he played there after its worked they targeted him and got very little. Ha! I assure you I am. Just as I was with Diouf - it's crazy. I get the rationale which is because he's quick, but he's not a defender. He put in a massive shift and did ok there today apart from a ropey first 15/20 mins ( you'll probably disagree ) but he was let off by them being dreadful. Thats not an excuse to play a forward in defence. You can't mark a manager down when a decision he has made works. Its nowhere near as crazy as Diouf, Brown said when he first came he can play there and has always been a right sided player rather than an out and out striker. We don't have many options due to injuries and I imagine he'll be on the bench once everyone is fit so maybe it's best to give Neil some slack. I don't disagree, I thought we took 10/15 to find our feet.
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Post by Roger Everyone on Sept 13, 2022 21:19:38 GMT
8.5 Has installed some belief and energy into the side. We could have scored more, and I think we can be a lot better than tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2022 21:20:12 GMT
Had us well-drilled defensively, and much better at set pieces this evening at both ends. The midfield was much better balanced, and the whole team had a better energy and intensity about it. Subs helped the team too, and we only seemed to get stronger.
Thought we edged the first half and deserved the lead, and we were the much better team overall in the second half. I feared the worst when Smallbone missed that chance just after HT, but the heads didn’t drop and we got better and better. Smallbone and Delap in particular seemed to love playing with Powell when he came on. And that 3rd goal really was lovely to watch.
9/10 for me. But that’s because I’m a stingy git.
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Sept 13, 2022 21:20:39 GMT
Pre-match, that line up shook me somewhat, but he got it absolutely bang on tonight.... A 10!!!
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Post by J-Roar on Sept 13, 2022 21:32:54 GMT
We could have played that game 100 times and Hull wouldn't have won it once. 6/10 for a dominant 3-0 away from home is hugely harsh Yeah maybe, I thought the first 20 minutes were pretty even and pockets up until 50 minutes were pretty even. I was really impressed with the corners. But there were still times where we didn't look organised in midfield and they'd cut right through. I stand by it, a standard championship would've punished us tonight and we wouldn't have got those opportunities. (I know you can only beat whats in front of you etc.) But Hull were really really bad, I can't be blinded just because it was 3-0 I'm really surprised no one else is annoyed about Brown at wingback again? Who would you play at rwb given the options? I fucking hate negative Nellys who think the only reason we can win is because the opposition were shite. 6 out of 10 for a 3-0 win away from home is absurd.
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Post by willieeetmiout on Sept 13, 2022 21:36:43 GMT
Yeah maybe, I thought the first 20 minutes were pretty even and pockets up until 50 minutes were pretty even. I was really impressed with the corners. But there were still times where we didn't look organised in midfield and they'd cut right through. I stand by it, a standard championship would've punished us tonight and we wouldn't have got those opportunities. (I know you can only beat whats in front of you etc.) But Hull were really really bad, I can't be blinded just because it was 3-0 I'm really surprised no one else is annoyed about Brown at wingback again? Who would you play at rwb given the options? I fucking hate negative Nellys who think the only reason we can win is because the opposition were shite. 6 out of 10 for a 3-0 win away from home is absurd. It's odd isn't it? Is Brown a great RWB. No. Does AN have many options in that position. No. Did Brown have a good game. Yes. Did AN make the right decision in the circumstances. Yes.
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Post by J-Roar on Sept 13, 2022 21:38:19 GMT
Who would you play at rwb given the options? I fucking hate negative Nellys who think the only reason we can win is because the opposition were shite. 6 out of 10 for a 3-0 win away from home is absurd. It's odd isn't it? Is Brown a great RWB. No. Does AN have many options in that position. No. Did Brown have a good game. Yes. Did AN make the right decision in the circumstances. Yes. Do some supporters say anything to prove what they think is right? Yes.
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Post by mrrine on Sept 13, 2022 21:48:48 GMT
Yeah maybe, I thought the first 20 minutes were pretty even and pockets up until 50 minutes were pretty even. I was really impressed with the corners. But there were still times where we didn't look organised in midfield and they'd cut right through. I stand by it, a standard championship would've punished us tonight and we wouldn't have got those opportunities. (I know you can only beat whats in front of you etc.) But Hull were really really bad, I can't be blinded just because it was 3-0 I'm really surprised no one else is annoyed about Brown at wingback again? Who would you play at rwb given the options? I fucking hate negative Nellys who think the only reason we can win is because the opposition were shite. 6 out of 10 for a 3-0 win away from home is absurd. Fosu. (I'd prefer not to play wingbacks at all but that's another discussion entirely.) You're welcome to 'fucking hate' whatever you want but 10 out of 10 is putting 6 past Liverpool *not* for beating a shit hull side with last season's top scorer in defence through choice.
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Sept 13, 2022 21:56:26 GMT
10 seems mental... A very generous 6 from me despite the 3 - 0, lets make no bones about it they were absolute dogshit and even an average team would've picked us apart. - Brown fullback - stop it, they targeted us down that flank the entire first half. - We were pegged back for a lot of that game and had everyone behind the ball frequently in the first half. - Second half was better after we rode out that initial pressure - extra points for the handling of set pieces at both ends. Maybe a 10 is down to a lot of excited Stokies.... But 6??? A team is only as good as you allow them to be, and we didn't allow them to be tonight!!! I'd rather give Stoke the credit, than take it away!!!
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Post by stokie23 on Sept 13, 2022 21:57:01 GMT
10 seems mental... A very generous 6 from me despite the 3 - 0, lets make no bones about it they were absolute dogshit and even an average team would've picked us apart. - Brown fullback - stop it, they targeted us down that flank the entire first half. - We were pegged back for a lot of that game and had everyone behind the ball frequently in the first half. - Second half was better after we rode out that initial pressure - extra points for the handling of set pieces at both ends. Incredible assessment. 10/10 for me.
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Sept 13, 2022 22:02:18 GMT
!0 for me
Of course we are biased and have a feel good factor after winning, but that was a really enjoyable game of football that we contributed to.
There wasnt too much hoofing and also not side-ways and backwards play to the keeper.
FINALLY ever since the Mark Hughes era, I think that was a break-though performance where we played to win.
It wasnt always pretty but there was so many shots on target, at least we had an intensity about us.
I am starting to like Alex Niel football
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Post by loosestools on Sept 13, 2022 22:09:19 GMT
Having watched the game and carefully considered all of the above posts - its a full house from me 10
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Post by Uttoxstokie on Sept 13, 2022 22:11:54 GMT
10 seems mental... A very generous 6 from me despite the 3 - 0, lets make no bones about it they were absolute dogshit and even an average team would've picked us apart. - Brown fullback - stop it, they targeted us down that flank the entire first half. - We were pegged back for a lot of that game and had everyone behind the ball frequently in the first half. - Second half was better after we rode out that initial pressure - extra points for the handling of set pieces at both ends. You shall be known as Mr urine from now on.
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Post by skip on Sept 13, 2022 22:12:20 GMT
We haven't bossed a game like that, especially away from home for an age. And some of the football was decent, partnerships beginning to gel, tougher and faster than for months on end. Huge improvement.
10 and keep going.
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Post by marylandstoke on Sept 13, 2022 22:28:18 GMT
Was lucky enough to watch it live.
Really rather enjoyed it
If Gayle and Delap do that ‘strikers’ thing that will be some partnership.
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Post by J-Roar on Sept 13, 2022 22:40:11 GMT
Who would you play at rwb given the options? I fucking hate negative Nellys who think the only reason we can win is because the opposition were shite. 6 out of 10 for a 3-0 win away from home is absurd. Fosu. (I'd prefer not to play wingbacks at all but that's another discussion entirely.) You're welcome to 'fucking hate' whatever you want but 10 out of 10 is putting 6 past Liverpool *not* for beating a shit hull side with last season's top scorer in defence through choice. Fosu isn't a defender. 6 out of 10 is fucking stupid.
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Post by st3mark on Sept 13, 2022 23:19:27 GMT
10 from me.
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Post by OldStokie on Sept 14, 2022 14:06:30 GMT
A good 8.5 from me. He's getting there and it's showing all the signs that the team are buying into his philosophy. I think AN would probably give himself the same score. It looks as though there's more to come from him so I'll save my higher marks for when it does.
OS.
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Post by pavel on Sept 14, 2022 15:46:20 GMT
10 from me, couldn’t watch it but 3-0 away from home. Poor team or not we usually foul up against them. Happy days. …. For the moment but may it long continue
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 14, 2022 15:59:03 GMT
9 Midfield had a much better balance with Thompson behind and Baker in his natural position. Tymon also helped the balance. Just need those strikers to start hitting the onion bag, some injured players back in the mix and it’s happy days. We looked fitter too.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Sept 14, 2022 17:43:59 GMT
10/10 is definitely OTT for me! I'm sure some folk were rating 0/10 for simply playing Brown out of position last time, and Neil couldn't legislate for conceding a silly early goal for the second game on the trot. This time we didn't and looked better for it. And the team did look better overall, especially the midfield. We scored 2 goals that were the kind we'd usually concede, and 1 and any team would aspire to. I don't usually do these ratings, but an encouraging 7.2/10, because 7/10 does feel harsh for a 0-3!
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Post by mrrine on Sept 14, 2022 17:49:02 GMT
Fosu. (I'd prefer not to play wingbacks at all but that's another discussion entirely.) You're welcome to 'fucking hate' whatever you want but 10 out of 10 is putting 6 past Liverpool *not* for beating a shit hull side with last season's top scorer in defence through choice. Fosu isn't a defender. 6 out of 10 is fucking stupid. Neither is brown ! but whilst brown is clearly better attacking, Fosu is better defending. You've convinced me with your brilliant argument, 6 out of 10 is stupid and based on that evidence I agree with you now...
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Post by lordb on Sept 14, 2022 18:02:21 GMT
Decent performance and result. But they were very poor. I think 10 is as much an exaggeration as the 4s and 3s MON frequently got. A solid 8. Save the 10s for when we play the big boys. That said, we looked a much more coherent team tonight. What big boys?
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Post by lordb on Sept 14, 2022 18:09:12 GMT
10 seems mental... A very generous 6 from me despite the 3 - 0, lets make no bones about it they were absolute dogshit and even an average team would've picked us apart. - Brown fullback - stop it, they targeted us down that flank the entire first half. - We were pegged back for a lot of that game and had everyone behind the ball frequently in the first half. - Second half was better after we rode out that initial pressure - extra points for the handling of set pieces at both ends. Maybe a 10 is down to a lot of excited Stokies.... But 6??? A team is only as good as you allow them to be, and we didn't allow them to be tonight!!! I'd rather give Stoke the credit, than take it away!!! Brown wasn't playing in defence
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Post by foxysgloves on Sept 14, 2022 18:59:04 GMT
Decent performance and result. But they were very poor. I think 10 is as much an exaggeration as the 4s and 3s MON frequently got. A solid 8. Save the 10s for when we play the big boys. That said, we looked a much more coherent team tonight. What big boys? Fair point. Better teams. Burnley. Watford. Shef Utd. WBA.
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Post by lordb on Sept 14, 2022 19:05:45 GMT
Fair point. Better teams. Burnley. Watford. Shef Utd. WBA. Nah, they aren't better either or at least only a smidgen better if that- surprised Albion in that list - League is there for the taking
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Post by foxysgloves on Sept 14, 2022 19:13:07 GMT
Fair point. Better teams. Burnley. Watford. Shef Utd. WBA. Nah, they aren't better either or at least only a smidgen better if that- surprised Albion in that list - League is there for the taking I think Hull are very poor. They’ll finish bottom half. I’ll give you West Brom. Replace with Norwich. A 3-0 win at any of those would be an excellent result as opposed to the very good one last night.
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Post by lordb on Sept 14, 2022 19:15:57 GMT
Nah, they aren't better either or at least only a smidgen better if that- surprised Albion in that list - League is there for the taking I think Hull are very poor. They’ll finish bottom half. I’ll give you West Brom. Replace with Norwich. A 3-0 win at any of those would be an excellent result as opposed to the very good one last night. Norwich 2 up already May have to concede that they might be a bit good
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