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Post by robwahlmann on Sept 20, 2008 18:19:44 GMT
Has been given a lot of stick the last 6-8 months, but I must say he has impressed me in most of our matches this season. Today he played really well, but Abdoulaye Faye must play as a central defender where he is awesome. Was also impressed by Cort today, but Higgy is not a left back even though he won numerous headers at the back post. Maybe we are starting to find our back four at last? ;D
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Post by Jamo on the wing on Sept 20, 2008 18:27:31 GMT
Griff was excellent but in general the back four were outstanding. Big mentions for Faye and Higgy who were immense. Praise for Leon for stepping into the breach and matching his team mates endeavors tackle for tackle.
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Post by headsgoup on Sept 20, 2008 18:39:38 GMT
Pleased as punch for Andy. Always tries to give his best.
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Post by beagriestache on Sept 20, 2008 18:43:25 GMT
You absolutely can't fault his commitment but I do sometimes worry about his lack of pace these days.
Still if he played well today, I apologise unreservedly for doubting him in the past.
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Post by Butters on Sept 20, 2008 19:06:46 GMT
Great to see him playing well, was dreading the thought of him playing in the Prem but hasn't put a foot wrong this season.
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Post by northstokie on Sept 20, 2008 20:10:40 GMT
His pace stood up against the likes of Babel and Riera so full marks from me...
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Post by DentySCFC on Sept 20, 2008 20:22:22 GMT
I think he's pissed myself, he was immense again.
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Post by roylandstoke on Sept 20, 2008 20:23:42 GMT
Griff has played as well as he did when he was 18 for the last few games (when he was 18 I thought he was going to go on and play for England ).
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Post by Marc01 on Sept 20, 2008 20:23:51 GMT
In his first loan spell at Stoke 2 years back Griffin was great.
He is getting back to that now.
Some fans have a downer on him for some reason(s)...
I reckon his decision to go to Derby and him being part of a Derby defence that really struggled (A 0 - 6 result for Derby at Anfield and the analysis on MOTD in particular) plays a big part in fans' attitudes towards Griff.
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Post by Trouserdog on Sept 20, 2008 21:02:13 GMT
An alarming drop in form last season meant that fans had a right to question his future as a Stoke player, but he's suddenly, and completely unexpectedly, started to look like the player we had on loan two years ago.
Perhaps having the rock that is Abdy Faye playing in the defence with him has had a positive impact on Griff's game? (It certainly seems to have had on Leon Cort)
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Post by mermaidsal on Sept 20, 2008 21:11:02 GMT
I ate my words about Griff last week and I'm eating them again now, great performance today as part of a bloody magnificent defence.
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Post by stokemark on Sept 20, 2008 21:35:31 GMT
Great performance and seemingly regaining his form - seems to have lost a few pounds and looks fit again
Well done Andy
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Post by ti on Sept 20, 2008 22:01:46 GMT
any one else notice that his hair looked slightly less grey haha
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Post by starkiller on Sept 20, 2008 22:24:08 GMT
Hope his hair gets less grey and he continues to play like he's getting younger.
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Post by BuzzB on Sept 20, 2008 22:34:06 GMT
full marks to Grif again, you'd think he'd crack a smile though doing those interviews ;D ;D
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Post by stokieblokie on Sept 20, 2008 22:53:01 GMT
Well done Andy. Bloody great game!
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Post by apb1 on Sept 21, 2008 0:23:46 GMT
His pace has indeed gone, but he seems to compensate by reading the game much better now.
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Post by avit on Sept 21, 2008 0:35:09 GMT
Maybe the thrashings he got while at Derby effected his confidence a bit. A couple of good games under his belt and his decision making is much better. I always find if your scared of making a bad decision you either make the wrong 1 or don't make 1 at all.I ve always had faith andy will come good. It will be interesting to see wether he gets moved to left back if sonko is out next week with davies poss be going to right back and danny in the center with faye. I personally would prefer that set up because danny seemed out of position today but I like the way he talks to the deffence and keeps them organised at the back.something we have been missing all last season and the start of this which is why we have been conceeding so easly particualy at set pieces.
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Post by nathan on Sept 21, 2008 9:20:01 GMT
Griffin played very well.
I've been critical of him more than most - at times he has been abysmal since returning - but maybe he he is now starting to rediscover a bit of form....
*Touch wood.
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Post by kingdeano on Sept 21, 2008 9:39:22 GMT
brillaint, that was a true captains display
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Post by DannyStokie on Sept 21, 2008 10:02:29 GMT
I agree, he played really well.I have criticized him a few times all ready this season but he proved his worth yesterday.
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Post by starkiller on Sept 21, 2008 10:04:44 GMT
Maybe the thrashings he got while at Derby effected his confidence a bit. A couple of good games under his belt and his decision making is much better. I always find if your scared of making a bad decision you either make the wrong 1 or don't make 1 at all.I ve always had faith andy will come good. It will be interesting to see wether he gets moved to left back if sonko is out next week with davies poss be going to right back and danny in the center with faye. I personally would prefer that set up because danny seemed out of position today but I like the way he talks to the deffence and keeps them organised at the back.something we have been missing all last season and the start of this which is why we have been conceeding so easly particualy at set pieces. No doubt Derby affected him. Two things are clear now. We are no Derby and Pulis is no Jewell. |
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Sept 21, 2008 10:11:28 GMT
Noticed on Radio Stoke that when interviewed, Higgenbotham said his position was left back:O
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Post by mitchandtitch on Sept 21, 2008 10:52:43 GMT
Griff was fantastic, as was Higgi(who was my mom)
What a game, what a day!
One of the best away days i have been to - my Dad was crying on the way back
Thank You STOKE
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Post by avit on Sept 21, 2008 11:03:40 GMT
Pulis is no jewel. This is correct but he is a little Gem!
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Post by Ghostface on Sept 21, 2008 11:19:20 GMT
As one of Griffin's biggest critics this past year, i would also like to say that he was outstanding once again yesterday, as he has been for the past few games. Still think his distribution is woeful, but wasnt found wanting defensively at all yesterday against oone of the biggest sides in the world. That last minute header off the head of Torres gets better every time you see it. A captain's performance yesterday....
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Post by NG4POTTERS on Sept 21, 2008 11:37:00 GMT
Yep, well done griff, i have been guilty of slating him but he deserved it in my opinion. This season he is becoming a leader and we need his experience. Well done Andy, keep it up.
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Post by daverichards on Sept 21, 2008 12:06:34 GMT
Griffin and Cort and Faye are in the NOTW team of the day , Cort star man in the defence, but strangley Faye in the midfield in their team ?
as for Sunday Mirror .... Sorenson in goal, and 2 Liverpool defenders !!!!!!!!!! bizarre
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Post by trebor63 on Sept 21, 2008 13:44:43 GMT
Griffin and Cort and Faye are in the NOTW team of the day , Cort star man in the defence, but strangley Faye in the midfield in their team ? as for Sunday Mirror .... Sorenson in goal, and 2 Liverpool defenders !!!!!!!!!! bizarre I suppose Liverpool defended very well. We defended our goal incredibly and at times heroically well. But Liverpool defended there entire half the pitch well!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by theprinceofstyle on Sept 21, 2008 16:38:03 GMT
Griff has certainly stepped up to the plate, looking solid at the moment!!!!
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