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Post by samwidge on Aug 25, 2019 1:27:58 GMT
This shit was said last season when we wiped 19 games was it? How many games are we going to keep wiping for this idiot? What makes him so idiotic Bayern ? He genuinely seems to be trying to turn our fortunes around . It's been a shit start yes , but I've still got faith in him to get it going. Calling him an idiot , is a bit uncalled for .
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Post by samwidge on Aug 25, 2019 1:03:14 GMT
What makes you think he can make it work? Bielsa joined a bang average Leeds side and within one summer got them playing decent attacking football. Within in a year he has got them playing great. We were miles away from them today. Hes basically signed no one and just worked with what he's got bar a couple of loans here and there. NJ has had time and money and taken back 30 steps. He's totally clueless. Yes , it's been an awful week , with two terrible performances . But the two previous games we created lots of chances , didn't give many away , unfortunately the few we did were converted . Look , I'm not pretending that everything is fine , it's not . We're bottom . However there's 41 more games left and I think we can start again , bring the expensive signings back into the fold , put them in the shop window , and move forward .
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Post by samwidge on Aug 25, 2019 0:04:51 GMT
for a start who are these terrific players???? NJ brought his players in over the summer, plays his system why is he suddenly going to change direction? We played well against Charlton and derby . Could have won both games . Barring some poor goalkeeping , woodwork , and a soft penalty. I think we have good players . They're just shot for confidence . I agree that the manager should play to the players strengths and change our formation . I'm willing to give him time to get it right . My knickers are still dry .
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Post by samwidge on Aug 24, 2019 23:48:57 GMT
Ok , bugger . These first 5 games haven't gone well at all .
3 poor , sorry terribly poor performances . But 2 reasonably good performances . Two where we should have picked up more points , all be it for the woodwork , and individual errors like Jack Butland having a crisis of conciousn .
How about drawing a line under the first 5 games . Season starts right now . Tomorrow morning , players in for training , including those frozen out . The bomb squad who we are still paying each week . Well let's get them back , get them all fit and earning there money.
We've got some terrific players , it's just a matter of deploying them correctly . We have the makings of a decent team I'm sure of it . We're just devoid of confidence . And maybe some luck .
I really want Jones to make this work , i still think he could , of course he may have to swallow his pride and accept that we need to play to our players strengths . Maybe a 4-4-2 or a 4-1-3-2 .
Yes there's not much to cheer about at the moment , but we as fans have always been lauded as fans who , when cornered , close in and support our side through thick and thin . I think as fans we need to remember that . We are Stoke , bollocks to everyone else . Let's get behind our lads .
Bad start , but season starts now .
Tin hat on
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Post by samwidge on Aug 24, 2019 13:03:23 GMT
Fair play to Nathan . Dropped his big names . Well done . Come on stoke
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Post by samwidge on Aug 23, 2019 15:52:36 GMT
Davies
Collins CCV Lyndsey
Ince Etebo Duffy Maclean
Hogan Campbell Gregory
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Post by samwidge on Aug 22, 2019 9:48:37 GMT
Hughton would be a terrible fit. AND not what we need right now. Heโs simply not good enough. Totally agree . I don't get this clammer for Houghton . He's toss !
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Post by samwidge on Aug 18, 2019 12:34:14 GMT
I don't know who's worse, the scum bags or the police Tell that to the poor officer who gave his life on Thursday evening trying to prevent a burglary. I donโt get peopleโs hatred towards the Police. Itโs a far bigger issue than the officers not caring. Our last PM took 20000 off the streets. They probably didnโt attend because they were dealing with other incidents and there just werenโt any officers available. If you want to call anyone scum direct your abuse towards Miss May. Absolutely this . She's married to the owner of G4 security . So less police officers means much more business for her husband's company . She's always been anti police , as was her predicessor Cameron . They couldn't give a shit about everyday people .
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Post by samwidge on Aug 18, 2019 12:21:39 GMT
I've calmed down a bit now. I'm not in a prison cell. I'm not in a hospital ward. I'm not in the morgue. My pride took a bit of a kicking but to who? Those vile little scum rats. Rest in the knowledge that , you'll always be a good decent person , and they will always be scumbags , and hopefully have a life of scum , to which they belong . While you enjoy a decent and pleasant life as is your character mate ๐
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Post by samwidge on Aug 18, 2019 12:14:28 GMT
I jumped the queue I jumped the queue I jumped the queue cause Iโm better than you. This seems to be the populist view at the minute. Sadly we live in a society with some absolute scum. Hate queue jumping push ins . Think they're VIP's . But that's a great song by the fantastic divine comedy ๐
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Post by samwidge on Aug 8, 2019 20:59:47 GMT
I'm hoping he's going to be our modern day , Nigel gleghorn . Quite excited to see what he can do .
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Post by samwidge on Aug 8, 2019 20:53:02 GMT
In amongst the top 8
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Post by samwidge on Aug 2, 2019 19:35:10 GMT
No problem Franklin , we're all entitled to our opinions mate . And it's good to know your not writing anyone off . To be honest , I was more reactionary to Hackett's messages , as he seemed to of already formed a judgement on Cousins ? As to whether it's a choice of either Cousins or Badou , then I'd be inclined to agree with you and I'd rather play Badou also . I was just a bit baffled by the smite-ing of Cousins , by Hackett . You want polarised opinion check Bayern out ๐ Ssshhhhh !! You"ll wake him up ๐๐๐
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Post by samwidge on Aug 2, 2019 19:24:08 GMT
Total agree mate . How anyone can write him off after one performance is baffling . Especially when his performance was a reasonable one . Arguably one of the better performances in the particular fixture . Absolutely boggling ?? I'm 100% not writing him off mate but is it off limits to have an opinion on what I've seen. I genuinely hope he does well but and you probably disagree he's done ok I'm just not convinced he's better than Badou IF we can get him to play. Don't think it's overly harsh or final. Every other player is forensicaly dissected it's nothing personal. No problem Franklin , we're all entitled to our opinions mate . And it's good to know your not writing anyone off . To be honest , I was more reactionary to Hackett's messages , as he seemed to of already formed a judgement on Cousins ? As to whether it's a choice of either Cousins or Badou , then I'd be inclined to agree with you and I'd rather play Badou also . I was just a bit baffled by the smite-ing of Cousins , by Hackett .
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Post by samwidge on Aug 2, 2019 19:07:02 GMT
Where has this criticism of Cousins come from? Can't say I have seen much of him to form a real opinion, but if it's just about the Leicester game can't see where the dislike is coming from, did nothing special but that's his job. He was fine. You clearly don't know how this works: 1 New player comes in 2 Do a google search 3 Base opinion on random prejudice 4 Slag player off and convince others you know what you're talking about 5 Ignore any evidence that suggests you're wrong 6 When actually watching player ignore good aspects and pick up on the slightest mistake 7 Endlessly repeat criticism You're making the mistake of having an open mind and forming you're opinion on the evidence of your own eyes. Rookie error. This . Boom ๐ฅ . Well said
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Post by samwidge on Aug 2, 2019 19:03:05 GMT
Where has this criticism of Cousins come from? Can't say I have seen much of him to form a real opinion, but if it's just about the Leicester game can't see where the dislike is coming from, did nothing special but that's his job. He was fine. Total agree mate . How anyone can write him off after one performance is baffling . Especially when his performance was a reasonable one . Arguably one of the better performances in the particular fixture . Absolutely boggling ??
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Post by samwidge on Jul 30, 2019 9:10:22 GMT
Run up dead fast , and then a massive dead hard toe bunter .
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Post by samwidge on Jul 24, 2019 23:15:36 GMT
So a side made up of 6 academy lads gets the win at a tough place to travel to. Not too shabby. And not bad for a bunch who arenโt good enough. Ueugh .... Feel dirty to agree with you Bayern ๐ . Just off for a wash with domestos !!!!
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Post by samwidge on Jul 6, 2019 0:58:00 GMT
This could be potentially be good news , as to us he's written off as a liability . But sacking him could cost us money in a severance package . Maybe if he joins " the blows " , it might save us a few quid in that package possibly ? And they're welcome to him . He's a train wreck !!
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Post by samwidge on Jun 25, 2019 1:40:57 GMT
I've been saying since Jones arrived that he was brought in with a brief to slash and burn. Rowett was given the chance to add to our (failed) Premiership squad in the hope that we'd bounce straight back. When it became clear this wasn't going to happen and the spectre of FFP setup shop in the boardroom the club decided to change approach and bring in a manager who would dismantle the Premiership squad and rebuild a functioning Championship squad with Championship quality players. Which is what is happening - and it might take a couple more transfer windows to complete the job. A lot of the complaints on here stem from posters not taking this on board. Like it or not we're not going to get out of this league by building a Premiership quality squad. If we get out of this league it will be because we've managed to build an effective team out of Championship quality players. On paper player for player we will be worse than we have been for over a decade - but hopefully the team will be better than the sun of it's parts - which will to a large extent be down to what Jones and his backroom staff can put together from the players they're bringing in. Boom ๐ฅ . And drop the mike
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Post by samwidge on Jun 25, 2019 1:26:47 GMT
Sorry baystokie , my reply was not directed at you , rather it was directed at the original quote from dreamtheater
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Post by samwidge on Jun 25, 2019 1:15:03 GMT
Just consulted with my highly reliable and balanced and knowledgable Rs fan who goes home and away. Says he came highly reccommended from charlton but, in 3 years and to be fair, has been injured a lot and that hasnt helped But, in all that time, he referred to him as a 'ghost of a player'. I.e hardly visible ..cant run .cant tackle .. cant shoot and cant remember a single 90 minutes where he was memorable or affected a game individually. Sorry but there you are. Begs the question is our manager an astute genius or, a desparate fraud ? A football fan who is highly reliable and balanced and knowledgeable? Pull the other one - they are as rare as unicorn shite! Did you ever watch " jossie's giants " in the ? Late 80's early 90's ? A children's programme about a bunch of rubbish misfit Geordie spaz football teens , who were moulded into a successful ( I can't remember if they won a cup or trophy ) cup / trophy winning side . In all seriousness , players can be dreadfull at one club , and sensational at another , recent examples being , stein and sheron . Both of which were languishing in either the reserves or poor sides . Hey presto , they jammy a move to Stoke and end up fricking awesome ! Of course vice versa also occurs and excellent players are signed and turn out to be rubbish . I suppose there's just a chemistry that needs to happen . I'm gonna reserve judgement until they've played 15 or so games . It might work , it might not work . But I'm really excited by this new , hungry , youngish Stoke SIDE . And that's what we need , a SIDE , not individuals . I'm well into Nathan's revolution . VIVA LA REVOLUTION !! Goooaaaarrrrnnn Stoke
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Post by samwidge on Jun 20, 2019 20:58:37 GMT
Hopefully she comes with him to games as well๐ ๐ฒ By the beard of Zeus " By the beard of Zeus " ๐ Love it !! Great exclamation
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Post by samwidge on Jun 2, 2019 18:25:58 GMT
Begovic isn't shit . He's a good keeper . Yes I'll grant you that he's had a couple of poor seasons by his standards for whatever reason that might be ? Maybe he or his family haven't settled in the area , maybe his coach isn't compatible with him ? Who knows ? But a shit keeper he is not . He kept us up for at least two seasons with his keeping to my mind . I'd welcome him back with open arms . Edit : plus he can save a penalty , AND score ๐ I agree with it all bar the penalty bit, Bego was/is worse than Butland....... If that's at all possible!!! Yeah ok terror , he's no Sorensen . But at least he can dive either way . Butland great keeper that he is , is as bad at saving peno's as shilton . Has he ever got near one ?
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Post by samwidge on Jun 2, 2019 17:35:05 GMT
I'm just pleased I'm out of the country for a fortnight You lucky spud !! I work with a gang of lads from Runcorn and frodsham . You know , plastic scousers , who sound more Scouse than real boni fidi Liverpudlians . It's gonna be unbearable for at least 5 years ๐ฃ I'd be amazed if any of them have been to anfield
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Post by samwidge on Jun 2, 2019 17:11:55 GMT
Begovic isn't shit . He's a good keeper . Yes I'll grant you that he's had a couple of poor seasons by his standards for whatever reason that might be ? Maybe he or his family haven't settled in the area , maybe his coach isn't compatible with him ? Who knows ? But a shit keeper he is not . He kept us up for at least two seasons with his keeping to my mind . I'd welcome him back with open arms .
Edit : plus he can save a penalty , AND score ๐
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Post by samwidge on Apr 30, 2019 12:18:23 GMT
He was a poor appointment in the first place. We needed a manager that was use to managing at a higher level. It hasn't worked out, anyone can see that. A radical rethink is needed by the idiots who run the club before we cement ourselves in this dogshit league. What a totally misguided point of view! Can you tell me how you have come to the conclusion in such a very short space of time that "It hasn't worked out" and that "Anyone can see that". When I first experienced Stoke City being relegated twice from the top to the old third division I came to also experience that it takes time to turn things around. I remember crying on the final whistle when we eventually returned to the Premiership. Surely "Anyone can see" the whole fabric of our club has been in total decline with very little chance of anyone turning things around quickly. The one thing our club needs to turn things around is the acceptance from fans that to turn our decline around it is going to take time. No manager was ever going to come in and wave a wand and start us on a climb again. This site is toxic because so many of our supporters want success immediately. It is not going to happen. So many things about my club are great and all we require is a bit more patience because for me the greatest enemy for good things to come is the continual moaning and excessive criticism. Nathan Jones will prove himself an excellent appointment. He is a very good coach with excellent principles but he needs time, at least three years. We have players tied into contracts at Stoke on high salaries who manager and fans can clearly see are not the answer to our needs. Jones nevertheless has had no choice but to persevere and mollycoddle these characters to try and terminate the decline. Wasn't it not long ago that we were conceding three goals on a weekly basis? Weren't we witnessing players arguing amongst themselves on the pitch. We had many fans with passion but unfortunately they were unequiped to handle disappointment in their lives. Since Jones has arrived he has had to work with primarily the same players and their attitudes and appease fans with horrendous attitudes. This season has been one that was realistically always going to happen. Sunderland suffered even worse! Under Jones I think we have halted the slide! We have found out how to work and achieve clean sheets. The fact that we have not been able to score goals is symptomatic of old regimes rather than the new one. It is work in progress! Clean sheets should be seen as a positive. Especially when you consider that we have taken an offensive stance in games. We have not lost that many games! That is massive progress in terms of the very short time any manager has had to turn our mess around. I am excited about this summer. We are going to witness players leaving, we are going to see new players coming in and we are also going to see further progress with young players entering the fray. I believe that fans have not got to think that next season is going to be the year when we get promoted. It remains unlikely that this will happen but I do believe we will see Stoke overcoming their goal scoring drought. Clean sheets and more goals per game will see us beginning to reestablishing ourselves again. It is totally unreasonable and unfair to be on The club's and Jones's back so soon. I will always be a Stoke supporter and if you are like me you should know that there has always been more disappointment than excitement and success so cope with it. I do not think it will be too long before my pride in my team will be restored! Well said marrer .
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Post by samwidge on Apr 24, 2019 15:13:34 GMT
The best outcome is the one that helps stop Liverpool winning the league. That would be fucking unbearable, it would be headline news for the next 10 years. Even more Liverpool tops cropping up all over Stoke, reminders of their recent bad luck, overcoming all the odds, "it's long overdue", "isn't Jurgen Klopp fun?" Fuck that. I dislike Man City wayyyyyyy less than Liverpool. Amen
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Post by samwidge on Apr 22, 2019 12:25:09 GMT
I have an irrational hatred of 'harmless' Norwich. Maybe something to do with going there first day of the season and getting hammered in 1980 5-1! He may as well play the kids as they're the only interesting thing left in this god awful season. Bet he doesn't! Surprise me Nathan! Same here mate . And there neighbours Ipswich . Dunna know why , just really don't like either of them .
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Post by samwidge on Mar 2, 2019 13:10:38 GMT
Please please please ... Let us get what we want . A win
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