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Aug 26, 2023 13:15:45 GMT
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 26, 2023 13:15:45 GMT
5 at the back, not enough fit centre halves so hammers a left back in there? I'm saying nothing... As I said to you after last weeks game he was always going to line up with 3 centre backs and 2 wing backs against Millwall away for me,we’ll see if it’s the correct decision come 5pm
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 26, 2023 13:15:54 GMT
We shouldn’t be playing 5 at the back period. Never? Ridiculous statement there's always a game or two where a different system is required Should we play 433 mostly? Deffo and would suggest we will Never.
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Post by Veritas on Aug 26, 2023 13:16:56 GMT
Why? So you don't risk looking like a dick like last week. We shouldn’t be playing 5 at the back period. Plenty of teams have had success with three centre backs and while it isn't my preferred option no formation should ever be automatically ruled out.
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Post by lordb on Aug 26, 2023 13:17:24 GMT
Never? Ridiculous statement there's always a game or two where a different system is required Should we play 433 mostly? Deffo and would suggest we will Never. I hate managers, Wenger, Pulis, who only play one system, sooner rather than later it doesn't work
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Post by somersetstokie on Aug 26, 2023 13:17:29 GMT
Sarkic in goal for Milwall. He will probably play the game of his life!
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Aug 26, 2023 13:17:29 GMT
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Post by LphPotter on Aug 26, 2023 13:17:29 GMT
More 3 at the back bollocks? I reckon it's because we STILL haven't got any proper full backs. Just don't get why we overfill in other positions but continually neglect these key roles. Get some proper full backs in FFS. No it isn’t, it’s most likely because we haven’t got anyone to play on the right for this one considering Leris has just arrived and Campbell is only just back from injury. Stevens and Hoever are proper full backs for Neil’s 4-3-3 system.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:18:24 GMT
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 26, 2023 13:18:24 GMT
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Aug 26, 2023 13:18:36 GMT
He was carrying a knock last week but to be fair Thompson came in and played well enough to keep his place. Bit surprised we've stuck with 352 but assume Neil sees this has the best option against Millwall and to be fair he got his tactics spot on last time out. It’s a good formation for teams that come at you. Millwall don’t usually do that. I think it will be a boring game. Surprised that Burger isn’t playing. Their strength is our weakness (set pieces). His height would have been helpful but I understand it was very unlikely he’d start after only just arriving. I agree - I think we would be better off committing another forward and take the game to them rather than setup for a midfield battle. It worked last week so not overly concerned. Not surprised Burger isn't starting but a little surprised Leris isn't given his aggressive credentials and has at least done a few training sessions. Still some good options on the bench.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Aug 26, 2023 13:18:41 GMT
De ja Vue comments as before the watford game... In Neil we trust. It's just totally unnecessary playing this defensive shite now we've got the attacking flair. Maybe Leris has been brought in as as RWB after all so we can go with this formation and all get bored out of our fucking minds on a Saturday afternoon. Pathetic. Oh dear, I expect this tactic is gonna be used at times throughout the season by Neil, It's brought 3 points last week. I remember a manager not so long ago playing an exciting attacking diamond formation...I soon got tired of watching stoke get stuffed every week. Enjoy the ride or go to the garden centre on a Saturday afternoon if it makes you so unhappy.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 26, 2023 13:19:24 GMT
We shouldn’t be playing 5 at the back period. Plenty of teams have had success with three centre backs and while it isn't my preferred option no formation is should ever be automatically ruled out. We've been trying it for 3 years and it just sucks the life out of a game of football. It's great if you want to grind out boring draws whilst sending everyone to sleep.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:19:32 GMT
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Post by nottinghamstokie on Aug 26, 2023 13:19:32 GMT
That bench is strong. Looks like the Chiquinho rumour could be true! I'm out of the loop, obviously - what rumour ?
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Aug 26, 2023 13:20:41 GMT
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Post by insect on Aug 26, 2023 13:20:41 GMT
It's just totally unnecessary playing this defensive shite now we've got the attacking flair. Maybe Leris has been brought in as as RWB after all so we can go with this formation and all get bored out of our fucking minds on a Saturday afternoon. Pathetic. Oh dear, I expect this tactic is gonna be used at times throughout the season by Neil, It's brought 3 points last week. I remember a manager not so long ago playing an exciting attacking diamond formation...I soon got tired of watching stoke get stuffed every week. Enjoy the ride or go to the garden centre on a Saturday afternoon if it makes you so unhappy. 😁
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Post by everyoneneedsawhelan on Aug 26, 2023 13:21:11 GMT
De ja Vue comments as before the watford game... In Neil we trust. It's just totally unnecessary playing this defensive shite now we've got the attacking flair. Maybe Leris has been brought in as as RWB after all so we can go with this formation every game and all get bored out of our fucking minds on a Saturday afternoon. Pathetic. We’ve won three out the first four games ffs
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Post by musik on Aug 26, 2023 13:22:17 GMT
Edna plays, that's nice. Perhaps faster than expected for his age and position, going by what I saw last time. Good player.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:23:22 GMT
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 26, 2023 13:23:22 GMT
It's just totally unnecessary playing this defensive shite now we've got the attacking flair. Maybe Leris has been brought in as as RWB after all so we can go with this formation every game and all get bored out of our fucking minds on a Saturday afternoon. Pathetic. We’ve won three out the first four games ffs And the most entertaining by far were the 2 games where we played 433 and took it to them and won both.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:23:35 GMT
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Post by stokiejoe89 on Aug 26, 2023 13:23:35 GMT
It's just totally unnecessary playing this defensive shite now we've got the attacking flair. Maybe Leris has been brought in as as RWB after all so we can go with this formation every game and all get bored out of our fucking minds on a Saturday afternoon. Pathetic. We’ve won three out the first four games ffs Wouldn't waste your time on him. He's clearly the resident board muppet
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Aug 26, 2023 13:25:03 GMT
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Aug 26, 2023 13:25:03 GMT
Don't like the team at all but as we know, if you say that on here it usually means we win and someone says...where are those who criticised the team now at full time ?
So here you go
Rubbish team line up Neil
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Post by mrcoke on Aug 26, 2023 13:26:29 GMT
Why Thompson? Don’t get it He has played very well last two games I agree, in fact I would say his has been excellent whereas Pearson hasn't been performing to his usual standard.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:26:31 GMT
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 26, 2023 13:26:31 GMT
We’ve won three out the first four games ffs Wouldn't waste your time on him. He's clearly the resident board muppet If you're happy watching the shite carry on I'm going to Bridgemere garden centre to look at some shrubbery.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Aug 26, 2023 13:27:32 GMT
Wouldn't waste your time on him. He's clearly the resident board muppet If you're happy watching the shite carry on I'm going to Bridgemere garden centre to look at some shrubbery. You do seem a bit grumpy of late Hackett, everything alright?
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Aug 26, 2023 13:28:56 GMT
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Post by LphPotter on Aug 26, 2023 13:28:56 GMT
We’ve won three out the first four games ffs And the most entertaining by far were the 2 games where we played 433 and took it to them and won both. To be fair it also got us completely outplayed in our only away game of the season so far. It’s not all about entertaining you.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:29:08 GMT
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Post by stokiejoe89 on Aug 26, 2023 13:29:08 GMT
Wouldn't waste your time on him. He's clearly the resident board muppet If you're happy watching the shite carry on I'm going to Bridgemere garden centre to look at some shrubbery. Never thought i'd feel sorry for shrubbery before...
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Post by vinnyoverson on Aug 26, 2023 13:30:14 GMT
Unsurprising to see a back three again for this game. Millwall will be putting plenty of balls in the box and looking to get on top of us with second balls etc. so more bodies in the central areas makes sense.
Not sure if Stevens is up to the task at centre half but we’ll find out today, I guess.
Expecting a very tough game. Millwall will be hurting and there’s something extra in this for Rowett.
At least we now have a number of potential game changers off the bench.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:32:06 GMT
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 26, 2023 13:32:06 GMT
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 26, 2023 13:33:35 GMT
If you're happy watching the shite carry on I'm going to Bridgemere garden centre to look at some shrubbery. You do seem a bit grumpy of late Hackett, everything alright? Yeah, I just want to see a good game of football where we use the vast array of attacking talent we now possess rather than watch mind numbing shite unnecessarily.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:35:07 GMT
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Post by lordb on Aug 26, 2023 13:35:07 GMT
Completely missed Campbell on the bench Good to see
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Aug 26, 2023 13:36:12 GMT
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Post by Veritas on Aug 26, 2023 13:36:12 GMT
Plenty of teams have had success with three centre backs and while it isn't my preferred option no formation is should ever be automatically ruled out. We've been trying it for 3 years and it just sucks the life out of a game of football. It's great if you want to grind out boring draws whilst sending everyone to sleep. The problem was we were trying it with players not suited to it
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Post by clarkeda on Aug 26, 2023 13:37:00 GMT
Hoever goal with a Tymon assisting it today.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:37:21 GMT
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Post by mtrstudent on Aug 26, 2023 13:37:21 GMT
Ugh hate 5-3-2 so expecting a dull game...
But at least we finally have a target man plus skill & pace elsewhere.
Goarn lads.
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Aug 26, 2023 13:38:21 GMT
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Post by yellowsnowman on Aug 26, 2023 13:38:21 GMT
Not keen on stevens in a back three, just shows we need another cb. Unsure if we need to spend 7m on this turk lad either, is there not alternatives out there for say around 2-3/4 million and keep some more in the pot for another striker or where else needs improving?
How many more through the door do we think?!
Come on Stoke!!
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