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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 14:46:44 GMT
I thought he was positive, committed and played one of his best games for Stoke.
Beatts and Ryan were class again too.
So so so proud.
Well done Stoke, you've made my day.
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Post by georgeberrysafro on Jan 31, 2009 14:48:35 GMT
Yep, shaky start but improved immensely! He played very well, Whelan put in a great shift as well but I thought Shawcross was my MOM, he just got to everything. Although I've no complaints for Beattie getting it, great finish....3 games, 1 assist and 2 goals....a TOTAL steel for 2.5 million in the PREM!
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Post by bentrep01 on Jan 31, 2009 14:48:57 GMT
Spot on,havnt felt this proud about our performance since sticking it up The Arse ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by thingscouldbemarvellous on Jan 31, 2009 14:49:30 GMT
Shawcross was simply outstanding
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Post by hatchett on Jan 31, 2009 14:50:26 GMT
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Post by jamojamo on Jan 31, 2009 14:50:47 GMT
Pugh was very good
But i think Shawcross was man of the match, got to be said!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 14:51:38 GMT
Everyone played well, even Creser worked araarrddd for 45 mins. Pugh or Ryan for me.
Pugh deserves to keep his place somewhere next week - in the middle for Wheelo, if I'm honest, though Wheelo had a decent game ... So maybe for lil-faye?
Anyhoo .... GGOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRNNNNNN Stoke
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Post by bgpotter on Jan 31, 2009 14:52:31 GMT
Was worried about him at LB but I was wrong - he was immence - and just as good or even betterwhen he went to centre mid!!!!!!!
Shawcross my motm!
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Jan 31, 2009 14:58:36 GMT
Yeah I like Pugh he does try to play a bit of football which is unusual for one of our players (especially at left back). Hes one who doesnt just look to hoof it straight away if there is a better option. He also took it past a few players and made some good runs with the ball today.
I thought Whelan was pretty invisible again today tbh. He doesnt do anything obviously bad but thats because he doesnt get involved enough for a centre mid player. I think its crying out for Liam or Pugh to take his place in the centre
Beattie what a class finish though! Gotta be the best natural goalscorer we have had since Steino? Could reach double figures before the end of the season at this rate
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Jan 31, 2009 15:00:29 GMT
Shawcross gets better & has got better with each game. Just to think earlier in the season we were thinking of loaning him out
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Post by The Occasional Man on Jan 31, 2009 15:04:04 GMT
My man Danny Pugh! Again proves all the doubters and the tosser saying he should be sold that he is can hold his own in the 1st team.
I've said it several times over the past few weeks since the Chelsea game that Pugh should be starting.
Unlike Whelan in midfield he actually makes an impact and at LB today he did his job admirably sure a few early balls went astray but otherwise as usual he never hide, never shirked the job and pushed forward at every given opportunity.
In my opinion he is a player who suits the Premier League more than the Championship. Etherington was also fantastic today carried the ball excellently and his inter passing with Pugh for the goal was excellent.
I must say Beattie's finishing was absolutely cynical - exactly what we've been missing - Fuller and his goal in every 5 or so ain't nothing compared to this man!
The wanker of the match was obviously the inept twat with the whistle!
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Post by stokebill on Jan 31, 2009 15:09:24 GMT
Pugh has been outstanding recently, another great game today.
Shawcross is really creeping up on the blind side for player of the season. How much will he be worth come the end of the season at this rate?
Beattie is just made for this Stoke team.
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Post by The Occasional Man on Jan 31, 2009 15:10:21 GMT
Whelan has been carried in every bloody game! He was the reason we lost to Chelsea and completely invisible in all other games - gets a nose bleed over the halfway line. Sorry but he is utterly useless in the Prem - even in the Championship he was distinctly average. Pugh has been head & shoulders above him in everytime he's been given the chance. I think the old chant of: He's here He's there He's every fuckin' where Danny Pugh Should be resurrected for the man!  |
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Post by Claus_SCFC on Jan 31, 2009 15:12:52 GMT
Pugh played very well today. Nice to see a ballplaying fullback for a change.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 15:15:42 GMT
I must say Beattie's finishing was absolutely cynical Well, he is a cynic... ;D |
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jan 31, 2009 15:18:27 GMT
I'd say his performance was definately up there with Ethers, Ryan and Beattie and it was good seeing a left back attempting to keep the ball, trying to find a better option in terms of passing instead of just aimlessly hoofing forward. That's something we need desperately at the back IMO  |
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Post by stokie63 on Jan 31, 2009 15:27:20 GMT
shawcross was fantastic today
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Post by The Occasional Man on Jan 31, 2009 15:46:02 GMT
I must say Beattie's finishing was absolutely cynical Well, he is a cynic... ;D Oops..... warning . . .. . numerous beers cause spellling to deteroriate .. . . Clinical even!  |
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Post by Cityfullergoals on Jan 31, 2009 15:48:53 GMT
Great game from Danny, Matt ran his bollocks off, but definately Ryan MOM for me - he was that good we hardly noticed Ab today
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Post by th05 on Jan 31, 2009 15:50:43 GMT
Shawcross by far the man of the match.
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Post by Goarn ROORRRRYYYY! on Jan 31, 2009 16:05:54 GMT
Shawcross, Etherington, Pugh, Wilko all genius, but gotta give a special mention to Amdy Faye again today, absolutely love that lad!
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Post by growler on Jan 31, 2009 16:06:55 GMT
Shawcross was definitely man of the match but I don't understand the criticism of Whelan who was up there with the best of the rest today.
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Post by johnnysoul60 on Jan 31, 2009 16:08:36 GMT
Etherington For me but once Danny settled down he did really well ,
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Jan 31, 2009 16:42:19 GMT
Shawcross for me, but a lot of the team generally played well
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 16:52:01 GMT
shawcross for me again
i just hope he stays here, i really think he could be a stoke legend and a future captain of the club
i couldn't believe it earlier this season when some were saying he should go on loan to ipswich
he's at exactly the right age to learn and coming into the prem at that age has been crucial, there's no limits to what he can achieve
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 31, 2009 17:10:40 GMT
He did well but I'm sorry his passing was woeful.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 17:11:56 GMT
He did well but I'm sorry his passing was woeful. Apart from the interplay with Ethers for the goal, eh bayen  ah |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 31, 2009 17:19:50 GMT
Apart from that it was poor His first 3 went to Man City players and from there I didn't notice it so I guess it was ok He did do well though and I was surprised at how well he did truth be told. I was expecting Zidane like passing though after reading the stuff on here. I did chuckle when his first 3 were shite. But he was solid and did link up well with Etherington. I thought Wilko played better but there You go |
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Post by MrMagic on Jan 31, 2009 17:21:20 GMT
He did well but I'm sorry his passing was woeful. Thank the lord for some sanity. Pugh gave the ball away time after time today. His passing on the whole was very poor and he consistantly played the ball without looking where the man was. |
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Post by sgtpotter89 on Jan 31, 2009 17:57:27 GMT
i agree he gave the ball away at times but he also laid on some great passes, tackling was good, work ethic was superb
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