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Post by deeside2 on Sept 2, 2023 6:57:15 GMT
9.5/10
The transformation from the dross of previous seasons to "new" Stoke has been incredible and exciting. We've finally thrown away the old mundane, boring transfer "process" and moved into the modern era.
Just a shame we didn't get the CB and striker, but we're probably looking at the out of contract list, at least for the CB.
Well done to all at the club! I'm feeling very optimistic for this season and hopefully seasons to come.
Edit : also a big thanks to Fullermagic for his continuous efforts to do with everything Stoke - chapeau Sir !
The ITKers (and some not so ITK) all played their part in making it a truly memorable transfer window.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Sept 2, 2023 6:57:20 GMT
Its a window whose success will be determined by where we are in January , the club have to be givne hige recognition for the approach for me we we still wont score enough and let too ma set pieces and Ariel balls in too be a threat at the top of this league. Asanti would have fixed one of these with his physicality but obviously not to be .They clearly believe the 3 other full backs can cover Stevens absence if anf wg=hen it occurs . So its a great effort but at the Minnie still falls a bit short of the type fo wound-owner Burnley had last summer for example
Great effort and definite change in approach personally i think the top and bottom of the out field spine still need addressing but from JC down they deserve huge credit for the change in approach .
Todays another good test out fought and out shot hoisted by Preston last year will be a decent test of how far we have come especially given one or two injuries
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Post by mrnovember on Sept 2, 2023 6:58:11 GMT
MOTM performance from Fullermagic as per. Take a bow Sir. Agreed. Gaznandi and one or two others deserve a mention too. All contributed to us never being more than a quick refresh of this page away from being completely up to date
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Sept 2, 2023 7:00:27 GMT
Summer signings
Enda Stevens - Sheffield United, free
Ben Pearson - Bournemouth, undisclosed
Andre Vidigal - Maritimo, undisclosed
Daniel Johnson - Preston, free
Ryan Mmaee - Ferencvaros, undisclosed
Wesley Moraes - Aston Villa, undisclosed
Michael Rose - Coventry, free
Chiquinho - Wolves, loan
Ki-Jana Hoever - Wolves, loan
Mark Travers - Bournemouth, loan
Luke McNally - Burnley, loan
Nikola Jojic – Mladost Lucani, undisclosed
Mehdi Leris – Sampdoria, undisclosed
Wouter Burger – FC Basel, undisclosed
Bae Junho – Daejeon Hana Citizen, undisclosed
Lynden Gooch – Sunderland, undisclosed
Sead Hakšabanović – Celtic, loan
Junior Tchamadeu – Colchester United, undisclosed
Summer departures Morgan Fox - QPR, free
Douglas James-Taylor - Walsall, free
Nick Powell - Stockport, free
Sam Clucas - Released
Demeaco Duhaney - Released
Aden Flint - Mansfield, free
Phil Jagielka - Released
Mario Vrancic - FK Sarajevo
Tashan Oakley-Boothe - Released
Connor Taylor - Bristol Rovers, undisclosed
Jacob Brown - Luton, undisclosed
Chiquinho – Wolves return
Josh Tymon – Swansea, undisclosed
Out on loan Tom Edwards – Huddersfield
Tommy Simkin - Solihull Moors
Sonny Singh - Hereford
Alfie Brooks - Colwyn Bay
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Post by upthefud on Sept 2, 2023 7:01:25 GMT
GK Travers (loan), Bonham, Fielding 2024RB Hoever (loan) 2024 Gooch 2025 Tchamadeu 2027
LB Stevens 2024
CB McNally (loan) 2024 Wilmot, Rose 2025
MID Thompson, Haksabanovic (loan) 2024 Baker, Laurent, Johnson 2025 Sidibe 2026 Pearson, Burger, Bae 2027
ATT Wesley, Campbell, DWP, Gayle 2024 Tezgel, Lowe 2025Vidigal, Mmaee, Leris 2026Jojic 2027 FM - Any chance you can update this now we’re all done? Would be good to see those listed as DM and WF so we can better see the balance. As always, your work has been superb this window and as a lurker I’m very grateful
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Post by twobanksoffour on Sept 2, 2023 7:05:15 GMT
Decent assessment that but I wonder what the net spend was? Anyone have a guess? I reckon about £9m but a fair bit of guesswork in that.
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Post by st3mark on Sept 2, 2023 7:10:44 GMT
Great window. Best squad we've had for a long time. Even with only 3 CBs we still have Burger and Stevens who can do a job there when needed. Might sign Tuanzebe still who knows. Cant wait to roar them on tomorrow. Top 6 here we come. If Stevens plays CB, who plays left back? Junior, Gooch or Hoever
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Post by Gary Hackett on Sept 2, 2023 7:15:51 GMT
It seems silly letting Connor Taylor go considering we're so light at the back.
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Post by clarkeda on Sept 2, 2023 7:16:56 GMT
Only complaint is Jared couldn’t find another Anel Ahmedhodzic for us. Would have made it a 10/10 window for me.
It’s been a hell of a ride, I doubt we will ever see anything like it again.
On the surface, some really good buys. Junior Bae Burger Rose (I’ve been quietly impressed with so far) Vidigal Mmaee (he definitely has something about him)
Like everyone else, worried about Leftback cover although Neil has proved he will play a right footer there in Sterling last season.
And Center back cover could bite us on the arse but there was a hell of a lot to do, and we’ve done about 90% of it.
I wonder what the net spend has been. I can’t see us to be more then +£10m?
Meaning there should be some pennies for January.
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Post by clarkeda on Sept 2, 2023 7:17:40 GMT
Feels weird after the TP days of stockpiling centre halves to be short there and have wingers coming out of our ears… It gonna be fun though! He did say he wanted options to unlock those trickey games. He’s certainly got his options.
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Sept 2, 2023 7:19:45 GMT
What a fucking mental few months - from pure panic about what we had at the start of pre-season and bringing 32-year-old Enda Stevens in on a free, to unrecognisable excitement with what appears to be a young and exciting squad.
Inevitably, there are still gaps that need filling but we got the bulk of it done. You'd imagine a CB is a must (I'd snap Cathcart up, no bother). I think we can get through with our forward options as long as we continue to score goals in other areas of the pitch. Hopefully they gel quickly.
I would have liked to have seen Nathan Lowe get a loan move but good to see some of the others get what appear to be decent loans. Not sire if there's still the possibility of some more going out on loan?
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Sept 2, 2023 7:33:31 GMT
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Post by thicknthin on Sept 2, 2023 7:34:05 GMT
Only complaint is Jared couldn’t find another Anel Ahmedhodzic for us. Would have made it a 10/10 window for me. It’s been a hell of a ride, I doubt we will ever see anything like it again. On the surface, some really good buys. Junior Bae Burger Rose (I’ve been quietly impressed with so far) Vidigal Mmaee (he definitely has something about him) Like everyone else, worried about Leftback cover although Neil has proved he will play a right footer there in Sterling last season. And Center back cover could bite us on the arse but there was a hell of a lot to do, and we’ve done about 90% of it. I wonder what the net spend has been. I can’t see us to be more then +£10m? Meaning there should be some pennies for January. He may be comfortable on the ball but don’t rate Rose at all, he’s cost us 2 goals already.
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Post by lordb on Sept 2, 2023 7:47:20 GMT
Its a window whose success will be determined by where we are in January , the club have to be givne hige recognition for the approach for me we we still wont score enough and let too ma set pieces and Ariel balls in too be a threat at the top of this league. Asanti would have fixed one of these with his physicality but obviously not to be .They clearly believe the 3 other full backs can cover Stevens absence if anf wg=hen it occurs . So its a great effort but at the Minnie still falls a bit short of the type fo wound-owner Burnley had last summer for example Great effort and definite change in approach personally i think the top and bottom of the out field spine still need addressing but from JC down they deserve huge credit for the change in approach . Todays another good test out fought and out shot hoisted by Preston last year will be a decent test of how far we have come especially given one or two injuries Confident we will score lots more then the last few years, seems abundantly clear that already. Think we can all see we are short of a CB Free transfer list must be perused Re set pieces Clearly an issue however it is something new sides suffer from let's see if still shipping them in a couple of mobths
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Post by neddy on Sept 2, 2023 7:47:59 GMT
Decent assessment that but I wonder what the net spend was? Anyone have a guess? Net spend since AN has come in or just this summer? Just this summer! As even as good as it’s been there are some very strong sides in this league this year! Norwich Leicester Birmingham Southampton And others!
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Post by lordb on Sept 2, 2023 7:48:44 GMT
It seems silly letting Connor Taylor go considering we're so light at the back. It does atm Plus the two promising young CB's were let go on loan yesterday
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Sept 2, 2023 7:53:27 GMT
The first transfer window where I'd not heard of any of the players before we signed them.
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Post by wakeypotter on Sept 2, 2023 7:57:23 GMT
How many spaces are left in the 25 man squad
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Post by haway on Sept 2, 2023 7:57:25 GMT
Not happy with this like, he was very solid for us last season but then randomly gets frozen out this season. Would have wanted to keep him for experienced back up at least.
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Post by thepottypotter on Sept 2, 2023 7:59:57 GMT
Apparently there was a clause that they had to pay us £200K if Batth reached 50 league appearances for them. He played 49 leagues games and they jogged him on. As much as I pissed that they did Stoke out of the cash, I admire the skullduggery. Crafty Mackems
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Post by miggo on Sept 2, 2023 8:01:36 GMT
GK Travers (loan), Bonham, Fielding 2024RB Hoever (loan) 2024 Gooch 2025 Tchamadeu 2027
LB Stevens 2024
CB McNally (loan) 2024 Wilmot, Rose 2025
MID Thompson, Haksabanovic (loan) 2024 Baker, Laurent, Johnson 2025 Sidibe 2026 Pearson, Burger, Bae 2027
ATT Wesley, Campbell, DWP, Gayle 2024 Tezgel, Lowe 2025Vidigal, Mmaee, Leris 2026Jojic 2027 Good luck Neal on keeping this lot happy he certainly has his work cut out. It looks as though DWP, Tezgel and Lowe will struggle to make the matchday squads given the depth in those areas, we really should have got them a loan move they are not going to learn anymore playing u23 football every week. How ha e we only ended up with 3 CB and 1 LB. Other than Tuanzebe are there any free agents that could fill in ?
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Post by thepottypotter on Sept 2, 2023 8:03:13 GMT
GK Travers (loan), Bonham, Fielding 2024RB Hoever (loan) 2024 Gooch 2025 Tchamadeu 2027
LB Stevens 2024
CB McNally (loan) 2024 Wilmot, Rose 2025
MID Thompson, Haksabanovic (loan) 2024 Baker, Laurent, Johnson 2025 Sidibe 2026 Pearson, Burger, Bae 2027
ATT Wesley, Campbell, DWP, Gayle 2024 Tezgel, Lowe 2025Vidigal, Mmaee, Leris 2026Jojic 2027 Good luck Neal on keeping this lot happy he certainly has his work cut out. It looks as though DWP, Tezgel and Lowe will struggle to make the matchday squads given the depth in those areas, we really should have got them a loan move they are not going to learn anymore playing u23 football every week. How ha e we only ended up with 3 CB and 1 LB. Other than Tuanzebe are there any free agents that could fill in ? Check the free agent thread but Cathcart and Phil Jones are other CB options.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Sept 2, 2023 8:05:00 GMT
Looking at the free agents list for defenders globally, can't say I'm particularly taken by any of them.. I think AN really should be asked about this today, well, I would if I was in the position to.
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Post by nigerianstokie on Sept 2, 2023 8:06:47 GMT
How many spaces are left in the 25 man squad I don’t think you need to submit a 25 man squad in the Championship. Sure that’s just a PL thing.
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Post by Goonie on Sept 2, 2023 8:13:41 GMT
I don't think I have ever known a squad of players that are so versatile, in positions, roles etc
It's like having 10 Swiss army 🪖 knives playing outfield!
Opposition managers will have nightmares trying to predict our line up!
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Post by wakeypotter on Sept 2, 2023 8:15:25 GMT
Danny batth joining championship top team Didn’t they know he’s shit according to some on here. We could do with him here now Never wanted him to go. A good no nonsense defender
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Post by wakeypotter on Sept 2, 2023 8:17:08 GMT
How many spaces are left in the 25 man squad I don’t think you need to submit a 25 man squad in the Championship. Sure that’s just a PL thing. I thought I read it somewhere on here. Maybe wrong though
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2023 8:19:00 GMT
How many spaces are left in the 25 man squad I don’t think you need to submit a 25 man squad in the Championship. Sure that’s just a PL thing. Hmmm, I think we do mate. I may have dreamt it, but I'm pretty sure Champ clubs have to name a 25-man squad (and U21s who are on registered contracts), and League One and Two have to name 22-man squads. Someone smarter than me will be able to confirm or deny though
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Sept 2, 2023 8:20:52 GMT
Danny batth joining championship top team Didn’t they know he’s shit according to some on here. We could do with him here now Never wanted him to go. A good no nonsense defender Norwich have had the kind of window we used to have though haven’t they, signing a lot of ‘name’ Championship players past their best? There was plenty of nonsense with Batth, particularly if you gave him more than two seconds on the ball.
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