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Post by crouchpotato1 on Sept 20, 2023 13:34:19 GMT
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Sept 20, 2023 13:34:29 GMT
A few weeks ago you lot were buzzing about the mother of all transfer windows n 6 weeks in its all turned to shitš¤¦š¼āāļøš give your heads a wobble ffsš I've wobbled me head and I still reckon we're bolloxed. I hope I'm wrong but I've got bad vibes about AN. He's coming across as someone who is losing control.
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Post by bertiestan on Sept 20, 2023 13:34:45 GMT
A few weeks ago you lot were buzzing about the mother of all transfer windows n 6 weeks in its all turned to shitš¤¦š¼āāļøš give your heads a wobble ffsš Well, it hasā¦. Has it bloody hell
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Post by gingerninja on Sept 20, 2023 13:53:44 GMT
What they say isn't wrong is it though, we are stagnating and one league goal in 5 is a sorry story. We need to start winning and get climbing the table, October is a very very tough month fixture wise, makes the next 2 games, both winnable even more important.
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Sept 20, 2023 14:06:23 GMT
What they say isn't wrong is it though, we are stagnating and one league goal in 5 is a sorry story. We need to start winning and get climbing the table, October is a very very tough month fixture wise, makes the next 2 games, both winnable even more important. If we lose the next 2 games coupled with no goals and uninspiring performances then AN is in big trouble. The pressure shouldn't be on this early in a season but with the lack of goals and losing so many games already then he has to look in the mirror and have a word. Its not looking good that's for absolute certain.
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Post by biddulphchav on Sept 20, 2023 14:41:06 GMT
What they say isn't wrong is it though, we are stagnating and one league goal in 5 is a sorry story. We need to start winning and get climbing the table, October is a very very tough month fixture wise, makes the next 2 games, both winnable even more important. If we lose the next 2 games coupled with no goals and uninspiring performances then AN is in big trouble. The pressure shouldn't be on this early in a season but with the lack of goals and losing so many games already then he has to look in the mirror and have a word. Its not looking good that's for absolute certain. I agree, and itās not like heās coming off the back of a good season, so he doesnāt have much credit in the bank, with the fans at least. I donāt think many of us felt he got the best out of the players he had at his disposal last year. Heās also talked a very big game, which hasnāt endeared him to a large number of people, he comes across arrogant and conceited. All in all, heās slowly starting to come under pressure, and I agree, no wins in the next 2 and more rubbish performances and tinkering with the side then I think he will be in real trouble. Letās hope he can deliver under pressure
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Post by swandog73 on Sept 20, 2023 18:24:43 GMT
I honestly don't believe we have the worst squad in the league! I don't think that we have the worst manager! So what is stokes problem, surely we can't keep saying "the manager is clueless" I think we should invite the little old lady that tried to sell her lucky white heather and take the lot off her hands ....
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Post by GrahamHyde on Sept 20, 2023 21:05:18 GMT
It is so far, we look dire.
1 point from the last 4 matches is it?
I'd love to start a season reasonably well for once. Forgotten what it feels like to be in the top half of a league as well.
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Post by baconburger on Sept 20, 2023 21:08:58 GMT
Canāt believe thereās even been another post on this thread tonight yes a draw this season is far worse than a loss last. Give your heads a wobble FFS.
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Post by Fred Merger on Sept 20, 2023 21:10:57 GMT
I thought we played some really good stuff for the most part. But we need a regular back 4 that knows each others game.
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Post by baconburger on Sept 20, 2023 21:12:13 GMT
I honestly don't believe we have the worst squad in the league! I don't think that we have the worst manager! So what is stokes problem, surely we can't keep saying "the manager is clueless" I think we should invite the little old lady that tried to sell her lucky white heather and take the lot off her hands .... Perhaps we just donāt have a right to win in a very competitive league. Perfectly acceptable away performance and outcome. Stoke fans really are complete and utter idiots.
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Post by baconburger on Sept 20, 2023 21:13:36 GMT
I thought we played some really good stuff for the most part. But we need a regular back 4 that knows each others game. You could have just left it at the first sentence!
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Post by peterthornesboots on Sept 20, 2023 21:15:05 GMT
We played some good stuff tonight in spells, got into decent positions, and looked dangerous.
However, we were not clinical enough. Then, at the other end, we looked really fragile defensively. Not good enough in either box.
I actually feel a little more positive after tonight and the second half against Norwich. At least there are some positives to take from both games.
However, AN needs to get points on the board. A win against Hull would give us four points from two games, which would be a decent return. If we lose though, it all starts looking a little bleak.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Sept 20, 2023 21:20:42 GMT
I honestly don't believe we have the worst squad in the league! I don't think that we have the worst manager! So what is stokes problem, surely we can't keep saying "the manager is clueless" I think we should invite the little old lady that tried to sell her lucky white heather and take the lot off her hands .... Perhaps we just donāt have a right to win in a very competitive league. Perfectly acceptable away performance and outcome. Stoke fans really are complete and utter idiots. We don't have the right to win any game but a great chance tonight and shot ourselves in the foot. I thought we were going to win 3 or 4 1 at one stage which away from home is not something can be said in a long time but looked like we could conceded every time they got in the final third I think we have really decent squad, that's what makes it more disappointing. The subs were poor, there's were better, similar to what we saw v Preston and was a different game after that. Preston are top, that's down to a manager who can set his side up more than the talent they have for me. Oh well
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Post by svengaliinplatforms on Sept 20, 2023 21:22:36 GMT
If you're being kind, it's really no better is it? Which is a worry in itself, when we have gone and bought a whole new squad that's supposed to be an overhaul & an upgrade on what we had prior.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Sept 20, 2023 21:23:18 GMT
This club is fucking rancid.
Decision after decision after decision they get wrong.
A lot of us were very concerned about the transfer window and here we are. More bad decisions.
I wish the club would just give up and jack it in so I wouldn't have to watch this shit
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Post by baconburger on Sept 20, 2023 21:27:32 GMT
This club is fucking rancid. Decision after decision after decision they get wrong. A lot of us were very concerned about the transfer window and here we are. More bad decisions. I wish the club would just give up and jack it in so I wouldn't have to watch this shit Donāt watch it then. It was a perfectly reasonable away perfect with an acceptable outcome. So fucking what it wasnāt as good as it should have been.
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Post by cokecystfit on Sept 20, 2023 21:39:56 GMT
This club is fucking rancid. Decision after decision after decision they get wrong. A lot of us were very concerned about the transfer window and here we are. More bad decisions. I wish the club would just give up and jack it in so I wouldn't have to watch this shit You don't have to watch. Fuck off up the Celtic.
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Post by roylandstoke on Sept 20, 2023 21:48:02 GMT
Weāre going at a point a game; that should keep us safe,
Weāre 19th ffs.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Sept 20, 2023 21:52:22 GMT
This club is fucking rancid. Decision after decision after decision they get wrong. A lot of us were very concerned about the transfer window and here we are. More bad decisions. I wish the club would just give up and jack it in so I wouldn't have to watch this shit Iāve read some shite on here but fucking hell.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Sept 20, 2023 22:00:38 GMT
This club is fucking rancid. Decision after decision after decision they get wrong. A lot of us were very concerned about the transfer window and here we are. More bad decisions. I wish the club would just give up and jack it in so I wouldn't have to watch this shit Iāve read some shite on here but fucking hell.Ā Is it? When was the last time this support had a team of players they could genuinely get behind? It's year after year of rubbish. The club just can't get it's house in order. They have more money than nearly every team in this league and they don't know how to sign a Centre Back, how to sign a striker. We all want our team to give us a distraction, give us a bit of joy. Every time we win, we all know a few defeats will follow.
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Post by thischarmingmanc on Sept 20, 2023 22:03:21 GMT
We got an away draw and that's your response? Boy what a knicker wetting bell end. Iāve read some shite on here but fucking hell.Ā Is it? When was the last time this support had a team of players they could genuinely get behind? It's year after year of rubbish. The club just can't get it's house in order. They have more money than nearly every team in this league and they don't know how to sign a Centre Back, how to sign a striker. We all want our team to give us a distraction, give us a bit of joy. Every time we win, we all know a few defeats will follow.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Sept 20, 2023 22:07:33 GMT
We got an away draw and that's your response? Boy what a knicker wetting bell end. Is it? When was the last time this support had a team of players they could genuinely get behind? It's year after year of rubbish. The club just can't get it's house in order. They have more money than nearly every team in this league and they don't know how to sign a Centre Back, how to sign a striker. We all want our team to give us a distraction, give us a bit of joy. Every time we win, we all know a few defeats will follow. Not at all it isn't a response to an away draw. It's a response to the last 7 years. I just expect better, I think stoke fans deserve better. Why do you think it's ok to come here and call someone abusive names?
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Post by dirtygary69 on Sept 20, 2023 22:12:03 GMT
Iāve read some shite on here but fucking hell. Is it? When was the last time this support had a team of players they could genuinely get behind? It's year after year of rubbish. The club just can't get it's house in order. They have more money than nearly every team in this league and they don't know how to sign a Centre Back, how to sign a striker. We all want our team to give us a distraction, give us a bit of joy. Every time we win, we all know a few defeats will follow. Iād say now, to be honest. A newly assembled squad of interesting players who appear, mostly, to be working hard and adjusting to the league. Weāve got rid of the shit and not even 1/5 into the season youāre coming out with crap like that. I appreciate that itās been a poor few years for the club and patience overall has worn thin, but now isnāt the time to get toxic over it all. For the squad weāve clubbed together, I actually think there are promising signs, sadly still mixed amongst the same failings of old. I still think for a new squad we are far from awful and can & will get better. I am happy to remain patient for a bit yet but will call something shit if I see it. Booing a bunch of new lads against Hull in what will be only their second/third/fourth game for us will just look ridiculous. I think many are simply being too impatient and not separating this from the last few seasons. He hasnāt got forever, but Iām still not having 7 games is enough to lose your mind over, given we actually played well and got a point.
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Post by ginkgo on Sept 20, 2023 22:14:29 GMT
From the corresponding fixtures last season we had a grand total of zero points from 6 (neglecting Ipswich).
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Post by whatsashig on Sept 20, 2023 22:14:43 GMT
I donāt think it is, general play is way more positive. However itās still with no conviction and belief. Way less passing from the back endlessly but does happen but not like last season, apart from that purple patch in feb. Itās a mental thing thatās lost amongst the clever dick approach thatās watered down from the super dooper rich clubs that can play like that.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Sept 20, 2023 22:15:21 GMT
Is it? When was the last time this support had a team of players they could genuinely get behind? It's year after year of rubbish. The club just can't get it's house in order. They have more money than nearly every team in this league and they don't know how to sign a Centre Back, how to sign a striker. We all want our team to give us a distraction, give us a bit of joy. Every time we win, we all know a few defeats will follow. Iād say now, to be honest. A newly assembled squad of interesting players who appear, mostly, to be working hard and adjusting to the league. Weāve got rid of the shit and not even 1/5 intoĀ the season youāre coming out with crap like that. I appreciate that itās been a poor few years for the club and patience overall has worn thin, but now isnāt the time to get toxic over it all. For the squad weāve clubbed together, I actually think there are promising signs, sadly still mixed amongst the same failings of old. I still think for a new squad we are far from awful and canĀ & will get better. I am happy to remain patient for a bit yet but will call something shit if I see it.Ā Booing a bunch of new lads against Hull in what will be only their second/third/fourth game for us will just look ridiculous. I think many are simply being too impatient and not separating this from the last few seasons. He hasnāt got forever, but Iām still not having 7 games is enough to lose your mind over, given we actually played well and got a point. I absolutely wouldn't condone booing the players. I think we've signed a lot of promising players. That's not my problem. It's basic decisions about key positions. We had the money to sign a proven striker and a good center back, we've once again made key errors in relation to glaring holes in the squad. It happens all the time. It cannot be that difficult. My ill will is completely against the idiots making the decisions at this club. They're useless, completely useless
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Post by dirtygary69 on Sept 20, 2023 22:21:24 GMT
Iād say now, to be honest. A newly assembled squad of interesting players who appear, mostly, to be working hard and adjusting to the league. Weāve got rid of the shit and not even 1/5 into the season youāre coming out with crap like that. I appreciate that itās been a poor few years for the club and patience overall has worn thin, but now isnāt the time to get toxic over it all. For the squad weāve clubbed together, I actually think there are promising signs, sadly still mixed amongst the same failings of old. I still think for a new squad we are far from awful and can & will get better. I am happy to remain patient for a bit yet but will call something shit if I see it. Booing a bunch of new lads against Hull in what will be only their second/third/fourth game for us will just look ridiculous. I think many are simply being too impatient and not separating this from the last few seasons. He hasnāt got forever, but Iām still not having 7 games is enough to lose your mind over, given we actually played well and got a point. I absolutely wouldn't condone booing the players. I think we've signed a lot of promising players. That's not my problem. It's basic decisions about key positions. We had the money to sign a proven striker and a good center back, we've once again made key errors in relation to glaring holes in the squad. It happens all the time. It cannot be that difficult. My ill will is completely against the idiots making the decisions at this club. They're useless, completely useless They have been useless but this summer was a new leaf for them and it was refreshing to see us doing what we did, signing the players we have. Itās alright saying we had X amount for this and that, but we have signed Mmaee and Vidigal too, who are to come back from injury. If they score 25/30 goals between them, you canāt really say the striker position has been an issue. We were never going to spend millions on Stewart, Simms etc. It feels like we have definitely missed a trick at centre back because we have nobody different to come in and command in there. Again, though, who knows what was available and at what cost? McNally at least looks like he should be able to play the part as heās massive, and Iād be surprised if Neil is happy with what heās seen so far from him. Maybe a free signing might yet roll up.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Sept 20, 2023 23:05:53 GMT
Perhaps we just donāt have a right to win in a very competitive league. Perfectly acceptable away performance and outcome. Stoke fans really are complete and utter idiots. We don't have the right to win any game but a great chance tonight and shot ourselves in the foot. I thought we were going to win 3 or 4 1 at one stage which away from home is not something can be said in a long time but looked like we could conceded every time they got in the final third I think we have really decent squad, that's what makes it more disappointing. The subs were poor, there's were better, similar to what we saw v Preston and was a different game after that. Preston are top, that's down to a manager who can set his side up more than the talent they have for me. Oh well A really decent squad ?? The defence is a total shambles.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Sept 20, 2023 23:08:39 GMT
We don't have the right to win any game but a great chance tonight and shot ourselves in the foot. I thought we were going to win 3 or 4 1 at one stage which away from home is not something can be said in a long time but looked like we could conceded every time they got in the final third I think we have really decent squad, that's what makes it more disappointing. The subs were poor, there's were better, similar to what we saw v Preston and was a different game after that. Preston are top, that's down to a manager who can set his side up more than the talent they have for me. Oh well A really decent squad ?? The defence is a total shambles. Will give you that but that is the fault of one person . We signed 19 players was it? Do t worry though...once they gel and learn to head a ball it will all be ok and we'll all look rather silly
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