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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Apr 5, 2023 10:08:11 GMT
If Smallbone doesn't stay, then keeping Powell is even more important.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Apr 5, 2023 13:00:02 GMT
If Smallbone doesn't stay, then keeping Powell is even more important. If Smallbone doesn't stay we need a replacement for Smallbone - it doesn't follow that Powell is that replacement. If Powell gets a run in the side before the end of the season we'll get to see whether he can make a contribution or whether he doesn't suit the way Neil wants to setup the side. Some players have really shone in the new style of play (Laurent and Campbell) while others haven't really fitted in (Tymon and Baker). At the moment it's just guesswork as to whether Powell will or not but Neil has the opportunity to assess whether Powell has a future at the club between now and the end of the season. Surely it's best to see what he delivers before making a decision one way or the other?
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Apr 5, 2023 13:13:02 GMT
If Smallbone doesn't stay, then keeping Powell is even more important. If Smallbone doesn't stay we need a replacement for Smallbone - it doesn't follow that Powell is that replacement. If Powell gets a run in the side before the end of the season we'll get to see whether he can make a contribution or whether he doesn't suit the way Neil wants to setup the side. Some players have really shone in the new style of play (Laurent and Campbell) while others haven't really fitted in (Tymon and Baker). At the moment it's just guesswork as to whether Powell will or not but Neil has the opportunity to assess whether Powell has a future at the club between now and the end of the season. Surely it's best to see what he delivers before making a decision one way or the other? Agree with this but harsh on Baker. He suits the system, just Laurent is bang in form.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Apr 5, 2023 14:14:01 GMT
If Smallbone doesn't stay we need a replacement for Smallbone - it doesn't follow that Powell is that replacement. If Powell gets a run in the side before the end of the season we'll get to see whether he can make a contribution or whether he doesn't suit the way Neil wants to setup the side. Some players have really shone in the new style of play (Laurent and Campbell) while others haven't really fitted in (Tymon and Baker). At the moment it's just guesswork as to whether Powell will or not but Neil has the opportunity to assess whether Powell has a future at the club between now and the end of the season. Surely it's best to see what he delivers before making a decision one way or the other? Agree with this but harsh on Baker. He suits the system, just Laurent is bang in form. Perhaps that's fair - Baker hasn't really been given a try in the new system and it's hard to see him displacing Laurent at the moment. However I think it's telling that Neil dropped Baker before he got the team playing as it is which sort of suggests he thought Laurent was the one he wanted in there. There are going to be some big calls in the summer and I think a few players - Tymon, Baker and Powell included - who are going to have to convince Neil they are part of where he wants to take the club. I think they are all decent players but sometimes a player isn't what the manager is looking for.
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Post by greystokie on Apr 5, 2023 14:28:00 GMT
If Smallbone doesn't stay, then keeping Powell is even more important. I like Powell a lot but the problem is that he is too injury prone to rely upon alone. By all means try to keep him but if Smallbone goes then we need another player for that position, as well.
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Apr 5, 2023 14:35:31 GMT
Agree with this but harsh on Baker. He suits the system, just Laurent is bang in form. Perhaps that's fair - Baker hasn't really been given a try in the new system and it's hard to see him displacing Laurent at the moment. However I think it's telling that Neil dropped Baker before he got the team playing as it is which sort of suggests he thought Laurent was the one he wanted in there. There are going to be some big calls in the summer and I think a few players - Tymon, Baker and Powell included - who are going to have to convince Neil they are part of where he wants to take the club. I think they are all decent players but sometimes a player isn't what the manager is looking for. Think fans looked at Baker to carry us a bit too much earlier in the season, and it was an impossible task. He'll still be in Neil's plans I reckon.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Apr 5, 2023 15:37:36 GMT
My bigger point is to do with keeping those we can and who can play a part. I think a deal can be reached with Powell.
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Post by jokker on Apr 5, 2023 15:49:37 GMT
If you look at the club's recent history - the close to four years since he signed for Stoke - it's hard to find a more influential player than Powell. So if anyone's been insulted it's him by you. Not that I think he gives a s**t about what you think.
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Post by jokker on Apr 5, 2023 15:51:55 GMT
My bigger point is to do with keeping those we can and who can play a part. I think a deal can be reached with Powell. He wants to stay here, so that's a good start.
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Post by GallysGuitar on Apr 6, 2023 12:21:07 GMT
No sign of Powell or Axel in training.
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Post by gingerninja on Apr 6, 2023 12:24:48 GMT
Surely Powell can't be injured again after one game 😞.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Apr 6, 2023 12:25:22 GMT
No sign of Powell or Axel in training. Are you judging by the video they've posted on YouTube? Because I definitely saw Powell.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 6, 2023 12:36:05 GMT
I love how an opening op where the answer (pretty obviously) is just "yes" has developed into a two page thread of disagreements* *I'm being sincere too
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Post by jwhpotter on Apr 6, 2023 12:41:07 GMT
No sign of Powell or Axel in training. Are you judging by the video they've posted on YouTube? Because I definitely saw Powell. Did you? Where mate? I couldn’t spot him
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 6, 2023 12:50:00 GMT
Agree with this but harsh on Baker. He suits the system, just Laurent is bang in form. Perhaps that's fair - Baker hasn't really been given a try in the new system and it's hard to see him displacing Laurent at the moment. However I think it's telling that Neil dropped Baker before he got the team playing as it is which sort of suggests he thought Laurent was the one he wanted in there. There are going to be some big calls in the summer and I think a few players - Tymon, Baker and Powell included - who are going to have to convince Neil they are part of where he wants to take the club. I think they are all decent players but sometimes a player isn't what the manager is looking for. I agree with that. I’m not convinced Baker does fit in the system. The only role in the midfield he can play is the one Laurent currently does, and the key thing Laurent does imo is carry the ball forward with real dynamism. Baker doesn’t really do that.
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Post by stokerstayinup on Apr 6, 2023 12:56:28 GMT
Are you judging by the video they've posted on YouTube? Because I definitely saw Powell. Did you? Where mate? I couldn’t spot him Right at the end receiving the ball off Fox?
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Post by GallysGuitar on Apr 6, 2023 13:13:38 GMT
Did you? Where mate? I couldn’t spot him Right at the end receiving the ball off Fox? Jagielka. Same boots. Could be that NP is doing his own programme with the schedule coming up.
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 6, 2023 13:13:54 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-live-bristol-city-8330627Will Stoke make any changes to the starting XI?Alex Neil doesn't rule out changes, if he thinks they're for the good of the team, but adds: "If we've played that well and the balance is that good, that might supercede tactics." Injury newsAxel Tuanzebe is 'getting there' but this'll be too soon. Dwight Gayle is 'back on the grass'. Nominated for manager of the monthNeil: "I'm more happy for Ki-Jana being nominated for player of the month."
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Post by werrington on Apr 6, 2023 13:23:05 GMT
No sign of Powell or Axel in training.
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Post by datguy on Apr 6, 2023 13:26:33 GMT
And this is why signing Tuanzebe would a) be possible and b) be a bit stupid.
Always injured and I think Premier League teams have realised that, but you don't want him sitting on £20+k here whilst being injured half the time.
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Post by gingerninja on Apr 6, 2023 13:28:58 GMT
As much as Tuenzebe is a class act, I feel for what he would probably cost, there must be as good much cheaper options around over the summer...
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Post by shrewspotter on Apr 6, 2023 13:53:29 GMT
As much as Tuenzebe is a class act, I feel for what he would probably cost, there must be as good much cheaper options around over the summer... Agree, Charlie Cresswell for me if Leeds let him go of course and Millwall dont want him
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 6, 2023 14:00:30 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-live-bristol-city-8330627It must be a very happy changing room at the moment?Neil: Yeah. I think when you're playing well and you're getting the sort of credit you deserve due to performances and scoring goals it's a nice position to be in as a coach, a nice position to be in as a set of players and it's a nice position to be in as fans that you can go and watch the team and like what you see. It's taken a little bit longer than I would have hoped but we're starting to see now where we've been for a number of games. We've spoken before about making sure it's not a false dawn. We're not going to turn up and score four goals every game but we're showing we're capable of playing well on a regular basis. Nick Powell came back in the team last week but does he have to prove he can fit in to what you want to achieve in the future?Neil: I made a comment after the game, I wasn't referring to Nick in particular, it's about any player - the best players don't always make the best teams. I really believe that. The best team is a team when everyone complements each other, they're functional, they know how to work and more importantly they put the team beyond themselves. The team becomes the most important thing. To be successful you need to be selfless. You can't solely think about yourself and that's what we want to create. Whether it's Nick or whether it's anybody else they have to show they have to be willing to work for the team, they have to do what they're asked to do within the job on the pitch and put the team first.
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Post by wearestoke80 on Apr 6, 2023 14:01:35 GMT
No sign of Powell or Axel in training. I find it funny that it’s news that powell isn’t injured after one game
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 6, 2023 14:18:45 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-live-bristol-city-8330627It must be a very happy changing room at the moment?Neil: Yeah. I think when you're playing well and you're getting the sort of credit you deserve due to performances and scoring goals it's a nice position to be in as a coach, a nice position to be in as a set of players and it's a nice position to be in as fans that you can go and watch the team and like what you see. It's taken a little bit longer than I would have hoped but we're starting to see now where we've been for a number of games. We've spoken before about making sure it's not a false dawn. We're not going to turn up and score four goals every game but we're showing we're capable of playing well on a regular basis. Nick Powell came back in the team last week but does he have to prove he can fit in to what you want to achieve in the future?Neil: I made a comment after the game, I wasn't referring to Nick in particular, it's about any player - the best players don't always make the best teams. I really believe that. The best team is a team when everyone complements each other, they're functional, they know how to work and more importantly they put the team beyond themselves. The team becomes the most important thing. To be successful you need to be selfless. You can't solely think about yourself and that's what we want to create. Whether it's Nick or whether it's anybody else they have to show they have to be willing to work for the team, they have to do what they're asked to do within the job on the pitch and put the team first. That’s a pretty definitive ‘not a fan’ on Powell do we think?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 6, 2023 14:30:26 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-live-bristol-city-8330627It must be a very happy changing room at the moment?Neil: Yeah. I think when you're playing well and you're getting the sort of credit you deserve due to performances and scoring goals it's a nice position to be in as a coach, a nice position to be in as a set of players and it's a nice position to be in as fans that you can go and watch the team and like what you see. It's taken a little bit longer than I would have hoped but we're starting to see now where we've been for a number of games. We've spoken before about making sure it's not a false dawn. We're not going to turn up and score four goals every game but we're showing we're capable of playing well on a regular basis. Nick Powell came back in the team last week but does he have to prove he can fit in to what you want to achieve in the future?Neil: I made a comment after the game, I wasn't referring to Nick in particular, it's about any player - the best players don't always make the best teams. I really believe that. The best team is a team when everyone complements each other, they're functional, they know how to work and more importantly they put the team beyond themselves. The team becomes the most important thing. To be successful you need to be selfless. You can't solely think about yourself and that's what we want to create. Whether it's Nick or whether it's anybody else they have to show they have to be willing to work for the team, they have to do what they're asked to do within the job on the pitch and put the team first. That’s a pretty definitive ‘not a fan’ on Powell do we think? Like this thread, it's a long way of answering the question without just saying "yes".
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Post by walrus on Apr 6, 2023 14:38:29 GMT
And this is why signing Tuanzebe would a) be possible and b) be a bit stupid. Always injured and I think Premier League teams have realised that, but you don't want him sitting on £20+k here whilst being injured half the time. I think that’s a little harsh. It’s pretty much a given that players coming back from long term injuries pick up minor niggles as their muscles adapt back to the rigours of professional football. He’s already played more than some on here were foreseeing and I’d still take him in a heartbeat.
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Post by BuzzB on Apr 6, 2023 14:55:30 GMT
I find it funny that it’s news that powell isn’t injured after one game theres time yet mate, stairs, dogs, all sort of hazards at home 🤣
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Post by FullerMagic on Apr 6, 2023 15:19:36 GMT
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Post by insect on Apr 6, 2023 15:52:43 GMT
Does this mean Gayle is playing looking at the background on this video ? Also what’s happened to the official press conference this last couple of games ??
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