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Apr 21, 2024 11:41:42 GMT
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Post by samwidge on Apr 21, 2024 11:41:42 GMT
He scores at the beginning and the end of the season. Goes missing for 30+ games when it’s cold. No thanks. Its still quite cold.
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Post by samwidge on Apr 20, 2024 20:51:39 GMT
There's some names we're not seeing tonight, or won't be seeing until next season (or ever again because it'll mean we're doing well under Schumacher). Imagine being unable to give him even the tiniest bit of credit for today. He isn't perfect, he's made mistakes but he's somehow dragged this mess of a squad to 50 points. Today was absolutely brilliant. Not bad for a bloke who's a coward, out of his depth, looks lost, etc etc. I hope you're right mate about not hearing from those imbeciles again. That would be ace 👌🏻
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Post by samwidge on Apr 20, 2024 15:12:43 GMT
Probably the worst midfield three I've ever seen, at any level. Lucky you. I still remember the days of David Oldfield ‘pulling the strings’ in the midfield for us, followed soon after by Henrik Risom and some bloke called Dave from Crewe who I can’t remember Brammer ?
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Post by samwidge on Apr 20, 2024 13:28:35 GMT
I don't mind that team. Looks ok.
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Post by samwidge on Apr 19, 2024 11:57:38 GMT
shhh or you will upset the happy clappers Utter bollocks every word IMO. No plan? It's not always the right plan, but he has a plan. Unlike AN. Not inspiring? Inspiring enough to take points or at least play well against most top teams bar Leicester. No gravitas? WTF does this even mean? He looks kinda big-bellied to me! This is pure rectal opinionating. No authority? He demoted an unmotivated shithead to the reserves and got a motivated player back. Unlike the previous "man managers" we've had. No drive? He wanted to take a step up on the managerial ladder, and came here and brougth his family. You can see he's really invested in the way he's changed his manners. No leadership? See gravitas. His subs are mostly good and makes us better, unlike ANs or even MONs. His interviews are meaningless? WTF are you lot expecting? He's a football manager, not a guest at Hardtalk FFS... Is he the perfect appointment? No, of course not, and I said at the time that it was just as big of a gamble that Eustace would be. But he's done ok IMO. Better than I expected. And those of you wanting to get rid don't have an answer to who should be coming in except pie in the sky appointments like Cooper, Potter or some other blokes who's way above our current standing. If we go down and sack SS, we'll be having Ainsworth as manager, and you fucking all know it. Well said mate. Some people demanding a new manager every 3 months are a fucking embarrassment.
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Post by samwidge on Apr 14, 2024 19:22:09 GMT
Just trying to think of the worst XI of players that have played regularly This is what I’d go for: Butland Martina Williams Wilmot Ward Laurent Allen Mikel Leris Vokes Fosu Please though if I’ve missed someone obvious let me know. And to preempt: Re Butland not Bonham or Bursik - I just think Butland was terrible In that first season down. At fault for 5/6 goals and just had no confidence or anything. Verlinden
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Post by samwidge on Apr 6, 2024 16:27:19 GMT
it was complete nonsense to suggest wba had another gear etc, they'd conceded 4 clear goalscoring opportunities against us in the first 45 and continued to struggle all game. I don't think they struggled too much second half. We weren't going to score from open play again after the first, how many clear chances did they give us second half? Thankfully we converted after fucking up the penalty. Played well but both ends were a bit of a problem, we looked like conceding every time they had intent... And we couldn't make a half decent effort on goal bar the wonder finish (quite like hoevers) and then snoring the pen rebound. Very lucky. Cheer up mate
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Post by samwidge on Apr 6, 2024 16:12:24 GMT
This would have been a fantastic game to attend mjg.
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Post by samwidge on Apr 6, 2024 12:37:17 GMT
Same here Ricky, I'd love to see Palace get relegated. I've got a real irrational dislike of that club. Played some good stuff this half. I think they've brought in a quality manager, have some great players but as a club they're just turgid. Well overdue a relegation. Absolutely
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Post by samwidge on Apr 6, 2024 11:57:17 GMT
Palace are the Preston of the Premier League. A completely pointless, tedious club. Few clubs bring as little to that league as Crystal Palace, despite having a few very good players in their squad. I'd fucking love to see them relegated, and then relegated again, to where their shit ground, shit kit and daft fans belong. Same here Ricky, I'd love to see Palace get relegated. I've got a real irrational dislike of that club.
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Post by samwidge on Apr 4, 2024 16:22:00 GMT
Thank you all so much for the advice! I had a great day, complete with a pint at the Glebe, an oatcake from the barge, a walk along the canal, enough on the pitch to both cheer and bitch mightily about, and then dinner at the Harvester before heading out. Here’s hoping I won’t be waiting another seven years for my next visit! Brilliant stuff, glad you had a great day and you're welcome back anytime mate 🍻
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Post by samwidge on Mar 30, 2024 14:27:42 GMT
Firstly, congratulations on making the correct decision to follow Stoke City F.C. Secondly, have a wonderful day and give yourself time to get in slightly before kick off, and have a pint or two before ( if you drink?), and let's hope it's a great match with loads of goals and we win 💪.
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Post by samwidge on Mar 29, 2024 16:56:58 GMT
Credit where credits due Big big result and all credit to the manager we critic's got that badly wrong Well done benjamín. Very magnanimous
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Post by samwidge on Mar 29, 2024 16:51:46 GMT
Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhh
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Post by samwidge on Mar 15, 2024 18:05:20 GMT
Crewe Vs anybody
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Post by samwidge on Mar 9, 2024 17:20:38 GMT
And we broke their unbeaten run 💪... Yeah excellent stuff lads.
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Post by samwidge on Mar 9, 2024 17:10:42 GMT
Yeeeeaaaaassssss. Come on stoke
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Post by samwidge on Feb 25, 2024 12:49:54 GMT
I can see that conversation "Look I know we pay you thousands of pounds a week but if you really try hard not to concede a goal I'll reward you with more" Hilarious 😂 how about them being professional and doing their job right in the first place. Some of the stuff you read on here is amazing isn't it 🤣. Yes of course you're absolutely right. Let's just sack the manager. Easy. Can't believe I was so thick........
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Post by samwidge on Feb 25, 2024 12:03:31 GMT
Sacking the manager/head coach would be a really stupid thing to do. He's only just arrived. How about a different approach.
Instead of throwing money at a new manager and paying off an old one. Save that cash and use it to INCENTIVISE the players. Big clean sheet bonuses, big win bonuses, big goal bonuses. Shoot on site. And a big " staying up" bonus if it's achieved. Let them know if they play hard and we'll, they'll be rewarded. If they don't and capitulate, they won't get the extra rewards.
And keep the manager/head coach.
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Post by samwidge on Feb 22, 2024 21:11:53 GMT
Not a chance of him doing that. Biscuits that is. Don't be fooled by his act. You don't have to go back too far to remember him lavishing praise on the owners of our football club for the change in direction they were partaking in. You know, the very same direction that he is now slagging off all the time. Just like his pretence that he's illiterate, every now and then he let's his guard slip Yes you're absolutely right Vince. I think he's some sort of bot. Artificial unintelligence.
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Post by samwidge on Feb 22, 2024 19:43:28 GMT
If this comes to pass presumably Benji will be singing the clubs praises Not a chance of him doing that. Biscuits that is.
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Post by samwidge on Feb 22, 2024 13:40:32 GMT
into superstition and voodoo dolls... And looks like a flower, but stings like a bee.
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Post by samwidge on Feb 15, 2024 17:10:53 GMT
There was an old striker named Gayle Who began to persistently fail As a youth he was hot But how bad things have got That he ended up playing for Vale Excellente 👏👏..... Let me try... There was an old striker called Gayle Who missed a sitter at Rochdale And another at Carlisle By an absolute mile It's no wonder he plays for the vale .... Coat on.
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Post by samwidge on Feb 11, 2024 20:08:17 GMT
There's nothing even he could do. SS has been trying to lay down the law with these players. The result of this being what we saw against Blackburn: playing an inadequate team comprised of those who haven't thrown their dolly out of the pram. You think Pulis would be *gentler* with them? If TP comes in as a disciplinarian we'll be fielding the kids that wave the flags before kick-off. Except we wouldn't, because you don't play the kiddies. In terms of pedigree and track record - we are comparing a vintage Rolls Royce with a brand new Dacia Sandero. They are both technically cars, but the similarities end there. Pulis is used to this situation. He is more experienced, wiser and probably (but yes I can’t be sure as haven’t worked directly with either) emotionally maturer than Schumacher. There are countless ways to manage players (not just being a disciplinarian) without falling out. Pulis has made his money. He doesn’t need another pay day. If he came back, it would be for love of the club and not mercenary reasons like Schumacher. TP would be risking his reputation with the fans if he failed. TP has everything to lose, Schumacher has nearly everything to gain. TP would get us organised. He wouldn’t have the full backs at the other end of the pitch. We would be harder to beat for sure. Do you smoke loads of pot potty Potter? 🤔
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Post by samwidge on Feb 11, 2024 18:42:25 GMT
😂. TP wouldn’t have a clue how to manage this squad. You can’t play 442 anymore. Why not if it works? Exactly this. What is wrong with 442? Oh its not fashionable. Fuck that, it worked for over 150 years until this god awful tippy tappy shit became en-vogue. Every team plays it an it's dull as shit. Id love to see 2 wingers and 2 forwards.
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Post by samwidge on Feb 10, 2024 20:03:22 GMT
Tactics, team selections?? Go back to the “todays team “ thread. Wasn’t many unhappy with the selection Was thinking the same thing. Nearly everyone on it seemed pleased with it. Including myself.
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Post by samwidge on Dec 23, 2023 12:06:25 GMT
To " was not was - walk the dinosaur"...
Boom boom Steve Schumacher boom boom Boom boom Steve Schumacher boom boom.... Etc...
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Post by samwidge on Dec 20, 2023 9:25:05 GMT
Shoomey Shoomey Shoo You've got some work to do now. Shoomey Shoomey Shoo We need some help from you now. So Shoomey Shoo be ready for your act. Don't hold back! And Shoomey Shoo if you come through you're going to have yourself a Stokie snack! (That's a fact!) Shoomey Shoomey Shoo, here are you. You're ready and you're willing. If we can count on you Shoomey Shoomey Shoo We know we'll get that winner! 🤔 Trying to work out if the tune for that is " Strangers in the night" or " scooby doobie doo" 🤔
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Post by samwidge on Dec 18, 2023 20:02:07 GMT
Come on Benjy for once try to be positive. He hasn't even had a training session with the lads yet and you're putting a downer on it. I’ve nothing but support for him , I’ve said all along Neil was hopeless but the core issue is Martin and Jared until they are replace. SS is set up,to fail . Just reflect for a minute these blokes thought Wesley , Mmaee , vidigal , juno , the Algerian , the long lost Montenegro express and chiquino , constitute a championship forward line and spent millions creating it , he’s bonkers if he takes it with those two in the system .three not a proper championship player between them hence Campbell is our only half decent forward The long lost Montenegro express has scored for our under 21s tonight.... So not so lost after all.
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Post by samwidge on Oct 8, 2023 9:42:17 GMT
Just realised I didn’t notice the ref today. Fucking hell he’s achieved the gold standard. He’s the Pele of refs. It’s the referee equivalent of the Greek mathematician who jumped in a bath and discovered science. Of course my five-year-old daughter could have refereed that 90-minute cakewalk without a hint of controversy but let’s not be churlish, Eureka. "Eureka" is Greek for "my bath is too hot".
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