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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 15, 2014 11:07:35 GMT
Owl faced cunt Hodgson will put a stop to it when he finds out! Woy probably got his north and south muddled up, given that Moult played for Northampton last season! To be honest I didn't even know we had an England C side - I bet Woy isn't too sure about it either. That would have worked John, except Louis didn't play for Northampton last season
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 14, 2014 18:15:23 GMT
My problems at the club last season are well documented on here so I won't bother to repeat them other than to say I'd thrown a Benny and decided to call it a day. But Malcolm Clarke in his SC capacity decided to sort it out. So he contacted Anthony Emmerson of Customer Support - a new post created by the club - and on Monday, after my lad had done the original negotiations because I was still throwing a benny, I had a meeting at Stoke with Anthony. I expected some smarmy bugger, but I was pleasantly surprised. 'Tea with no biscuits' is how I'd describe him. But how else would you describe a young man who's roots are set firmly in the bogs of the Victoria Ground at Hartlepools of all places? In a suit that is. But I wouldn't have expected him to wear a Compo hat like me, and a muffler. But he was polite and he was respectful, and I felt I wasn't eating humble pie for accepting his verbal and written apology on behalf of the club for the way I was treated last season. So I'm sorted and he'd made sure my six season tickets had been locked firmly down before he contacted me. So thank you, Anthony, and you Malcolm. Now I can look forward to next season knowing that both in the ground and on the park, things are much improved in my regard. BTW, Anthony's credentials before he came to Stoke have been grounded in the same job at Middlesborough, where, by all accounts, he did a fantastic job. Now all you have to do, Anthony, is get the Stoke supporters the same as you got the 'Borough supporters... all under 11's in free, and a free pint of beer before every game for every supporter. No pressure. And if Victor Momo on here gets on at you, give me a nod. I can handle him. OS. Ps. Don't forget my singular Kryptonite Card. Stop whining on about problems you old fart and just get behind the team. Nothing else matters as Jez used to remind us. It's time you started showing a bit more gratitude for being allowed in at all to witness that what you could have only dreamed about!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 13, 2014 20:55:32 GMT
I find it funny and sad in equal measure when some just can't help but to have a dig at the bloke. Tony Pulis. Proving fools wrong since joining Stoke City FC and continuing to do so. When it comes to fools being proved wrong you have some expertise. Putting that to one side it is indeed a well deserved recognition for the job done at Palarse. It stands comparison with the excellent work done here in the first season of his first spell.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 13, 2014 20:30:50 GMT
"Incase u didnt read my tweet properly.... Ill repeat myself..... fuck FRANCE!!!!! And fuck deschamps!" I agree, fuck France! English people have had the same sentiment for centuries!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 20:44:11 GMT
What was his name mate?
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 20:23:43 GMT
They regular win promotion. Mind you they have to given how many times they win relegation!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 20:16:07 GMT
So now you're telling me what threads I shouldn't be on! Unbelievable! If everyone did that with all other subjects you wouldn't have a bloody message board! Think you need give yourself a break off here. I wasn't even beginning to tell you what threads to be on. I was asking why somebody who has appeared on every thread involved with England or the World Cup bothers when they have so graphically expressed their rejection of both. I'm politely telling you that we have all got the message. I think you got one thing right. A rest is needed. I note you didn't answer any of my questions.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 19:40:26 GMT
It isn't just that he hasn't picked him though is it? It's the way he through him in and treated him in and after that game. The amount of second, third and thirty third chance that he's given others that makes me want him to fail and get hounded by the press and alike until the fucker is ill. Hate him. I back stoke and any stoke player that serves us so well before getting my england bunting out and wearing an England shirt with phil bloody jones on the back. You are entitled to your view although I personally find it narrow minded and parochial in the extreme. I wonder how many Spurs fans burnt their England flags in disgust when Geoff Hurst got selected for the 66 World Cup Final ahead of Jimmy Greaves? As a matter of interest how many other club message board up and down the country are discussing the omission of Ryan Shawcoss? Much as we love him, he just is not considered as an England potential player outside of Stoke supporters. I certainly don't think it merits the attitude you have taken but that's your choice. Now you have made that decision I don't understand why you feel the need to join threads discussing the summer World Cup finals featuring our national team?
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 19:14:32 GMT
Of course we can all pick out individual players we feel should/shouldn't be in the squad but the general make up of the squad is spot on for me. Hodgson could have easily just picked the established players to attempt to limit any damage but he has been brave enough to include plenty of emerging talent with the longer term in mind. Say what you like about him but few would put there own short term comfort on the line. Most would have taken the easy option. It's not difficult to imagine a 'Arry squad featuring Crouch, Defoe and Zamora. Well done Woy. Mark I see where you are coming from (and I don't mean Wolstanton) and he has been brave in who he's left out, but to not even have Shawcross mentioned or apparently considered and to then go and pick Smalling seems a bit baffling to me. Shawcross has been excellent this season, Smalling when picked and when not injured has been decidedly average. As I said we will always have players to quibble about in any England squad but looking at the bigger picture it looks brave and exactly what was required in terms of building for the future. I honestly don't think our rather parochial view of our own favourite central defender should obscure that. You can be sure there won't be any supporters outside of our own that are judging the squad based on Ryan not being included.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 19:09:05 GMT
The circles were cut by Stokes then groundsman Eddie Hartley probably assisted by his son Derek, Eddie was at Luton Town before that and was always good for a few Eric Morecambe stories Derek helps out with Newcastle Towns pitch along with lots of other local sports grounds these days.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 19:06:46 GMT
Oldham would love us. They have a sell on clause that would take care of next seasons bills for them!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 19:01:50 GMT
Of course we can all pick out individual players we feel should/shouldn't be in the squad but the general make up of the squad is spot on for me.
Hodgson could have easily just picked the established players to attempt to limit any damage but he has been brave enough to include plenty of emerging talent with the longer term in mind.
Say what you like about him but few would put there own short term comfort on the line. Most would have taken the easy option.
It's not difficult to imagine a 'Arry squad featuring Crouch, Defoe and Zamora.
Well done Woy.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 12, 2014 18:54:37 GMT
Why do people ask why do you hope we get stuffed? There's many stoke fans that feel the same because of the way that dour boring miserable useless idiot Hodgson has treated Shawcross. So that everton what's his face, who's played about half a dozen games in the premier league is all of a sudden on the standby list. Well done woy, marvelous. I hope England and rooney and co score about 5 goals each game. I also hope that defence concedes about 10 each game. Had he even looked at ryan just once this season and decided against Ryan I may cut him a touch of slack but he hasn't even done that. Prepare yourselves for two banks of four, boring trying to grind out draws, games. Marvelous Woy. Can't wait. Feel free to start an Italy appreciation thread in the shit bin.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 18:31:14 GMT
Its a bit weird how some exiles react to many things Stoke City if they don't mind me saying so. But there again, in fairness perhaps it isn't.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 15:09:35 GMT
With woy in charge and players being talked about being called up after about 5 games in the premier league I couldn't give a fuck about England. If he would have looked at Ryan this season and then decided no, I may feel different. And if you don't agree or don't like my opinion I really don't give a fuck. Its not really an opinion though is it. It is a toys out of the pram exercise because your opinion isn't shared.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 14:14:34 GMT
Fucking hell Walters!!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 14:04:38 GMT
Good work as always! The amount of time you put into these forums and this community is both brilliant and incredibly scary! Seconded.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 14:00:58 GMT
I'll back anything stoke first. If it means hoping England get ripped at the back I couldn't give a fuck. England are a fcuking joke. The wankers. And you wish this on your own national side on the basis that a player you happen to think should get picked doesn't? I'm afraid you would find that if you took a consensus of the opinion of most football supporters, coaching staff and managers outside of Stoke they would disagree with you. There have been far more worthy arguments for Stoke players to be picked for England than the one you seem to think should be but is that an excuse for that attitude toward your national football team. Really?
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 13:12:17 GMT
It's ok. He'll be Southampton manager next season when we don't get a point in our group games when England's defence gets ripped bits. Come on italy. Bitter yes. Misguided as well if that is the case.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 11, 2014 10:10:50 GMT
they appeal to peoples worst prejudices & fears What a load of bollocks Is it? They do nothing but attempt to cause a climate of fear propagated by a charismatic leader. All is based on putting the blame for everything onto selective groups. It's the exact same politics that has caused many a war.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 10, 2014 17:47:21 GMT
Its because he plays for Stoke............end of sadly Would be a regular, probably even captain if he played for the " so called top 4 " And he doesn't play for the top four for a very good reason. It is the same reason he doesn't get international consideration. Ryan is wonderful for us but his style of defending is all wrong for Champions League and international football. There is no conspiracy about this.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 9, 2014 20:19:56 GMT
Just to get back on topic, the last 4/5 pages of debating plat/plat+ shows that this was an important issue that some have an opinion on and the fact the council did not consult the fans they claim represent is causing friction. If the SC are to continue representing with any credibility they must work on engaging the supporter base or they could end up doing more harm than good. I'm not sure if this will be possible as malcolm and Ang have both stated they do not have the time to do more, maybe when elections run they could look for some one specifically who has the time and technical know how to be able to engage the general supporter base or maybe look to someone to work as an Admin for their existing facebook/twitter accounts I don't know how realistic this is. The council have a thankless task and are never going to please everyone and I applaud the fact that they give up their own time to do what they do but without speaking to the supporter base is anything they do worth the time as they will continually be under scrutiny, open to critisism and treated with suspicion. Part of me also agrees that the club will do what they want regardless like the removal of the 4 month option on St's but that is then up to the council to outline their objective regarding this, do they allow the club to make decisions and then feedback the supporters views either positive or negative or do they work hand in hand with the club to try and resolve issues that supporters have raised. Sent from my C6603 using proboards My biggest fear about the tone and content of some of the debate is that many supporters who might be able to do a good job, will (understandably) take the view that they wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. That would be a small price to pay for the undeniable fact that via this message board of late, the Supporters Council has received more attention and interest than it has in all of its history to date. The messages may not always be to taste or complimentary but at least it has been lifted from the complete obscurity it was wallowing in. If the message that is coming across is critical surely the answer is not to be defensive or upset about it but to take it on board and change it?
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 20:18:58 GMT
How long is that fooking grass. The ball hardly rolls on it. Reminds me of the Brit before this season!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 15:27:34 GMT
I am trying to adopt your more Christian attitude to human nature demonstrated wonderfully in the post above where you are sincere in your belief that TP, despite years of contrary behaviour traits wishes the chap who has taken over his job nothing but success even if it slightly diminishes his own standing. It is not reduced lead that is keeping me sweet, Geoff; it is the many fold increase in entertainment at our football club that is making me a football happy bunny. It has been quite epidemic among Stoke supporters. You must have noticed? Bollocks. This accounts been hacked. Give it back to its rightful owner. Free the Wolstanton One and less of this happy, positive crap. Fair enough. I'm saving my bile for the England bashers that will be appearing in number over the summer. My Woy Wimming puts your Tone devotion to shame, I promise you.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 12:01:21 GMT
I've noticed Mark, of late, that there has been a milder, less aggressive tone to some of your posts concerning TP. Is it possible that you could be one of the many beneficiaries of the reduction in lead in our petrol? I am trying to adopt your more Christian attitude to human nature demonstrated wonderfully in the post above where you are sincere in your belief that TP, despite years of contrary behaviour traits wishes the chap who has taken over his job nothing but success even if it slightly diminishes his own standing. It is not reduced lead that is keeping me sweet, Geoff; it is the many fold increase in entertainment at our football club that is making me a football happy bunny. It has been quite epidemic among Stoke supporters. You must have noticed?
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 11:24:34 GMT
There is no dig at Hughes over QPR, and I would think he would be pleased with what Hughes has done at Stoke.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 10:03:44 GMT
Is hatred used as a replacement word in the London boy circles to express realistic appraisal in the face of inflated exaggeration? Are you helping Mutters with the Steve Bruce statue. The list of worthy candidates who have achieved the "miracle" is getting a bit long for one chap to cope! My ranking would match the original post on the thread. You will no doubt be pleased to know I no longer mingle with the London boys. I'm back in Stoke and work in Warrington with a host of deluded Mancs and Scousers. Catch you in Birchwood centre some time They are unsure if they are Mancs or Scousers and tend to talk a lot about that poor northern blokes form of egg chasing that resembles It's a Knockout'! I trust you have fitted your motor out with a UKyestony alarm!!?? PM me and let me know where you are.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 9:52:07 GMT
That's the first time in modern history anyone has dared post something about Pulis without simultaneously falling to the floor in orgasmic ecstasy and you haven't been able to detect some form of criticism requiring you to declare Jihad and come steaming in with abuse and denial then!!! I'm looking forward to your contribution to the ranking the seasons in the Prem thread. Should make interesting reading considering your hatred of Stoke appearing in Cup Final and post Christmas European ties Is hatred used as a replacement word in the London boy circles to express realistic appraisal in the face of inflated exaggeration? Are you helping Mutters with the Steve Bruce statue. The list of worthy candidates who have achieved the "miracle" is getting a bit long for one chap to cope! My ranking would match the original post on the thread.
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 5, 2014 9:37:48 GMT
I'm waiting for the Pulis press conference/interview when he takes credit for Stoke finishing 9th with their most points ever. It will happen. It's pretty obvious why he's voted for Bruce isn't it. I honestly cannot fathom what dark art act of underhand chicanery TP has supposed to have committed by choosing Bruce. What is it? That's the first time in modern history anyone has dared post something about Pulis without simultaneously falling to the floor in orgasmic ecstasy and you haven't been able to detect some form of criticism requiring you to declare Jihad and come steaming in with abuse and denial then!!!
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Post by MarkWolstanton on May 4, 2014 18:35:38 GMT
Who actually gives a shit? A few million English football supporters. Piss off Jock (look at your surname)
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