big mistake in not having a training session today

[tpsoldboysclub]

sorry mr pulis, even a light training session would of been suffice

[stokey-pokey pudding and pie]

i disagree, just heard phil browns reason for giving hull the day off and i reckon he's spot on.

man u are fucked and sleepless apparently, so i can see a few of them pissed off with having to go in. our boys are fit and as pro's i can't see any of them getting pissed or stuffing themselves with turkey skin!

rest will do em good

[sweetandinnocent]

this is the calm before the storm, lol

[tpsoldboysclub]

i disagree, i think manchester utd will be sharper than us

[daverichards]

Dec 25, 2008 15:21:28 GMT tpsoldboysclub said:

i disagree, i think manchester utd will be sharper than us

i disagree I think they will be jet lagged, how long were they in Japan for ? only been back a few days

[Maccca100]

Might keep it down to 3-0, we would need them jet lagged and one legged to stand a chance tomorrow

[PotterLog]

Dec 25, 2008 15:08:42 GMT tpsoldboysclub said:

would of been suffice

Brilliant.

[tpsoldboysclub]

i thank you

[tpsoldboysclub]

i just find it EXTREMELY interesting that the big four and alot of other top half teams have chosen to train today hmmmmm

[stokelad84]

i trust TP more than you!

[tpsoldboysclub]

you could call me a PHW i suppose

[chadpotter91]

be or8 the team will no doubt be kept together in a hotel tonight anyroad, to focus for the game

[McLovin]

moan moan moan moan moan.

Sour turkey or what? let them enjoy themselves for fucks sake, it's christmas.

I'm in work tomorrow, but I wan't ropped in today to focus for tomorrows boxing day sales ;D

I cant see them forgetting how to play football

[GlynDerby]

It was a mistake taking manchester utd half way around the world just to satisfy the sponsors and merchandise departments, it was NOT a mistake to give the players time off with their family, they trained on Wednesday and will do a thorough warm up tomorrow so theres no problem...

[stonestokie!]

Dec 25, 2008 15:42:28 GMT Maccca100 said:

Might keep it down to 3-0, we would need them jet lagged and one legged to stand a chance tomorrow

[daverichards]

Dec 25, 2008 18:17:50 GMT chadpotter91 said:

be or8 the team will no doubt be kept together in a hotel tonight anyroad, to focus for the game

what is this osession with HOME teams staying in a hotel before a HOME game, its a wasteful expense, they all have their own houses FFS.

[pulismaskreplica]

Pulis knows his players better than any of us do.

I think each manager to their own - I doubt Utd have suddenly gained a massive edge over us for tomorrow by training today anyway!!

[Not_Nick_H]

Dec 25, 2008 19:23:07 GMT @daverichards said:

Dec 25, 2008 18:17:50 GMT chadpotter91 said:

be or8 the team will no doubt be kept together in a hotel tonight anyroad, to focus for the game

what is this osession with HOME teams staying in a hotel before a HOME game, its a wasteful expense, they all have their own houses FFS.

At first glance Dve it does seem a bit extravagant I know, but TP does put enormous importance on the "team spirit". I think by keeping the players together from a very early point, he's helping to start that pre-match bond as soon as possible before the big day. It may actually work better than having them in training then letting 'em go home afterwards.

[daverichards]

nah, they should be at home with their family as much as possible

[MrMagic]

Dec 25, 2008 18:22:38 GMT McLovin said:

I cant see them forgetting how to play football

I'm assuming that you haven't been to many recent games. They forgot how to play football weeks ago.

[slangking]

I could have sworn they had a brilliant come-back against Newcastle a couple of weeks ago? Fack me, some people don't half talk some shite. Oh yeah, but I forget we lost the last game therefore all the players are shite and can't play football, what chance have we got with 'supporters' like this?

[sportsman]

Funny that, as i'm sure on Stoke world when interviewed TP said they were having a light training session, then he was bombing down to spend a little time with his family before returning back to stoke.

[Crazy Stokie]

Dec 25, 2008 15:19:25 GMT stokey-pokey pudding and pie said:

i disagree, just heard phil browns reason for giving hull the day off and i reckon he's spot on.

man u are fucked and sleepless apparently, so i can see a few of them pissed off with having to go in. our boys are fit and as pro's i can't see any of them getting pissed or stuffing themselves with turkey skin!

rest will do em good

Man Utd will be jet lagged and wont have had a great deal of rest after japan, so realistically the we have a slight advantage, but at the end of the day Man Utd are a good team.
Bumper home crowd, to all at the britt please sing your hearts out

[daverichards]

Bumper home crowd

I expect it to be no more than is usual for this season to be honest ;D

[The Occasional Man]

Why are people going on about jetlag? They were in Japan for 9 days barely long enough for their sleep patterns to alter - also I am pretty damn sure they would have a flown 1st Class there and back so would easily have slept through the time change.

They've already been back in the UK for 4 or 5 days any possible sleep pattern change or 'jetlag' will well of gone now.

The reason I'd imagine old red nose would of had a training session yesterday was because he'd given them several days off to catch up on sleep.

Whatever jetlag they had will be well clear be now.

edit: Also I am pretty sure TPs ritual is the same every year for Christmas day - light training session in the morning and everyone home for the afternoon.

[JoeinOz]

what is this osession with HOME teams staying in a hotel before a HOME game, its a wasteful expense, they all have their own houses FFS.

because it ensures players can prepare for games with as few distractions as possible. Especially at this time of year.

[Northy]

have you seen us perform on boxing day lately last season we were moaning that taking them in on Xmas day had contributed to the poor performance on boxing day owing to the players being pissed off with not being treated like adults on Xmas day.