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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 22:58:12 GMT
Stoke had 2 trialists on show at Leicester tonight.
One was a keeper of Austrian origin, and the other was a Dutch striker.
Names will be revelaed in tomorrow's Sentinel...
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Post by twisty on Jan 23, 2008 22:59:20 GMT
you big liar Only joking  |
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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 23:00:56 GMT
;D
You got me there
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Post by stokecityscott on Jan 23, 2008 23:01:37 GMT
Knowles, the dutch Striker, is he heard of or just unknown? dont want no names like and what kind of player is he?
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Post by Birchesheadpotter on Jan 23, 2008 23:01:41 GMT
But were they any good??
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2008 23:05:10 GMT
... and the other was a Dutch striker. Collins John? (please say noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!)  ah |
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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 23:05:34 GMT
Keeper was OK and worth a second look.
The Dutch man (who I haven't heard of) was (in Richie de Laet's words) awful!
Remind me tomorrow (if you are interested) and I will tell you a bit about him as I had a lengthy chat with him
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Post by Birchesheadpotter on Jan 23, 2008 23:07:40 GMT
Cheers, not the 20 goal a season man we're after then
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 23, 2008 23:09:07 GMT
Good work Knowlsey. 
You're reminded in advance. ;D
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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 23:09:12 GMT
On that performance I would certainly say no!
Oh yes, I also had a quick chat with TP and he refused to rule out the possibility of signing Harewood- they are "trying their best"
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Post by apb1 on Jan 23, 2008 23:10:02 GMT
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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 23:10:50 GMT
Cheers RSB
I will no doubt forget though, so let me know tomorrow and I will post the info!
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 23, 2008 23:11:15 GMT
On that performance I would certainly say no! Oh yes, I also had a quick chat with TP and he refused to rule out the possibility of signing Harewood- they are "trying their best" Good stuff  But I can't see their best being good enough. If they're genuine, you've got to admire their ambition. Even if it's just on loan, our contribution to his wages for 5 months would set us back a small fortune But I suppose he would make a MASSIVE difference to us potentially getting the Premier millions, so it'd be pretty much a drop in the ocean. |
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 23, 2008 23:12:05 GMT
Oh yes, I also had a quick chat with TP and he refused to rule out the possibility of signing Harewood- they are "trying their best"
Really. That's good but has he got a plan B though - just in case my calculator can't do all the digits required in that particular probability? |
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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 23:12:15 GMT
apb- he might be the one in the bottom picture?!!!
I got a good photo of him which I will put on tomorrow if you like
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Post by knowles on Jan 23, 2008 23:15:00 GMT
He no doubt does have a plan B.
He laughed at the Agogo rumour, so that is clearly an agent trying to stir something up!
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 23, 2008 23:15:36 GMT
apb- he might be the one in the bottom picture?!!!
;D |
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Post by A-teen_six_T3 on Jan 23, 2008 23:52:36 GMT
Knowles,
Quick question to the players and TP
Are you seen as a journolist, Cus' I know you write the reserve reports, Saying "I know" s wrong. I think you do thats why I'm aksing, or are you seen as a keen (or nosey) Stoke fan.
Also are you a journo by trade or is it something you do as like a hobby
Do the sentivale pay your petrol for away reserve games?
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Post by knowingeye on Jan 24, 2008 8:23:42 GMT
CITY (4-4-2): Ryan; De Laet, Zakuani, Broomes, Buxton; Pericard, Pulis, Diao, D. Phillips; McCormick, Parkin. Subs: J. Phillips, Harrison, Thorley, Wedderburn, Brunt.
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Post by knowles on Jan 24, 2008 9:10:03 GMT
A-teen. Like you say, I do write the reserve reports.
I try and keep quiet when finidng this information out otherwise they probably wouldn't give it to me!
I asked Pulis and Mark O'Connor last night who the trialists were and they wouldn't tell me. I ended up asking the players themselves.
It's something I do as a hobby- its good fun, and something I could definately get into full time (if the opportunity arose)
So, to answer your question- I am seen as a 'keen' (or sad) Stoke fan!
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Post by knowles on Jan 24, 2008 9:10:59 GMT
KE- the identity of the players were being kept quiet so they played under the names of exisiting Stoke players (Steve RYan and Dean McCormick)
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 24, 2008 9:40:53 GMT
Y'up Knowlesy:
here's your (not so) early reminder to dish the gossip on the trialists & put up a photo.
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Post by knowles on Jan 24, 2008 9:41:49 GMT
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Post by knowles on Jan 24, 2008 9:46:35 GMT
![]() OK, I know this won't work! Any ideas how to get a photo up. I ain't too good witht his techonology stuff! |
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 24, 2008 9:47:22 GMT
Cheers.
That said, your 201(& a 1/2?) Sentohell word limit doesn't really let you tell us a fat lot about them really, so to embellish your report: were they any cop?
Sounds like the keeper fared better than the "striker"?
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 24, 2008 9:48:54 GMT
Boothen End Gaz is mr techno if he's on.
Or it maybe in the "other" section: on one of the "how to..." threads?
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Post by knowingeye on Jan 24, 2008 9:50:09 GMT
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 24, 2008 9:56:40 GMT
Knowlsey, the way to get one of your OWN pictures onto this site is to join (free) an image hosting site. Download their software, upload your pics and then post a link on here to the picture. I use webshots - open the link below www.webshots.com/then hit the subscribe link to subscribe (free for several thousand photos) PS - or email it to Becks who will do it for you, you lazy git! ;D |
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Post by knowles on Jan 24, 2008 9:56:47 GMT
Right, the keeper is Austrian. Made a decent save from Fryatt. Fairly good distribution after a couple of early mis-kicks. Had no chance with the winning goal, and was exposed for Leicester's first.
He currently plays at SV Mattersburg in the Austrian Bundesliga as their number 2. Interestingly, they have Carsten Jancker as their main striker (German bald fella).
Formerly played for Austria Vienna, and has repersented his national team at under-19 and under-21 levels.
As for Patterson. He was very poor. His trial ends on Friday and I don't think we will see him again! To be honest, he looked lost on the field.
He described the English game as very different to in Holland. "It's all long balls" he said.
He played as a youngster at PSV and Vitesse alongside Mark van Bommel and Ruud van Nistelrooy which he was very proud of.
At the age of 20, his father died and he drifted out of the game. A couple of years ago he decided to play again at grass roots level. From what he told me, he did sufficiantly well to earn a contract at PSV (perhaps for their C team?!!) and is currently on their books.
He is now 27.
What amazed me was that the 'real' Stoke players didn't know the names of these trialists. They were literally playing a match with strangers!!
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jan 24, 2008 9:59:39 GMT
Knowlsey - see my post and link above about webshots
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