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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Jan 6, 2019 15:31:47 GMT
This post is based on Rowetts exit, because of all the reasons mentioned on this board already and rightly so. We need a manager who can take us forward not just tomorrow, but for at least the next 3 years as well. The first thing the new manager has to do is to read the squad and then pick the system he finds suitable. Hopefully he has also own ideas that will bring us in the top six this season. At the same time he has to reinstall selfconfidence in our players and put a smile in everyone connected to Stoke City. Our players must love to play football again, and please, bring in new players with pace in all positions. Get Bojan and Bauer back in for a start. So who fits the bill? Honestly i don't know, but i hope we will pick a manager with craft and a Liam Lawrence minded assistant to lift the mood among everyone. I just wish we had the people to do just that. My friends, i'm allowed to have one more Good look to him if he reads the squad and finds a solution that doesn't include bojan or Bauer...
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Jan 2, 2019 19:42:24 GMT
I'm telling ya tone the old man still thinks we're 9th
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Jan 1, 2019 21:36:34 GMT
If scholes and Cartwright are the problem behind the scenes this will be known in football circles and no quality manager of standing will risk his reputation in taking the stoke job if they have control of transfers.
Also Rory was only made part of the backroom team as a popularity stunt. He wasn't involved with the first team at derby. I believe he is very much the junior in our management team not even allowed to sit in the dugout but up in the stands somewhere looking at a data screen. He was brought purely as a PR stunt.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Jan 1, 2019 17:57:26 GMT
Were there any chants against scholes and Cartwright today or just aimed at rowett.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 31, 2018 17:36:44 GMT
At least the game isn't one of the sky games on the red button. It'll Save our pain being shared with the nation.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 30, 2018 17:31:01 GMT
I'm guessing, after us being in the prem for 10 years, that the owners know that to stay there is not good enough no more. Let's say we got up through the play offs, we'd probably have to spend well over 100m just to try and compete at the bottom. Then, lets say we did that, or spent 200m on going up and got mid table again. Then what? Let's say we then spend 300m and finish 9th, then what? The owners now know that the fans would then want more. What another few hundred million? And so it goes on. Now some will then say, why can't you do it by spending a certain amount but with a good manager? Yes you maybe could, but then what happens, or happened? A club with a bigger fan base or a top team then comes in for your best players or manager, and you have to try and do it again. It's what Southampton had to do and now look. Yes that's football, but that's how I felt after 10 years of it. Everyone wants more, more costs absolutely stupid amounts of hundreds of millions. Wolves have done well so far. Let's see where they are in 2 years time never mind 10. The fans will expect champions league by then which means them spending stupid money. Where does it end before expectation out ways realism and you spiral down under the pressure. What are bet365 expected to spend on outgoings? Advertising and wages? I think to succeed at the football compared to the betting requires you having to spend more than what you bring in. Excellent post Totally agree - how many millions do you constantly spend to just survive and be one of the teams making up the numbers. Agree with the wolves comments as well. If they finish 7th what next..there fans are already dreaming of top 4...how much money would they need to spend in the summer just to finish 7th again..no matter how much they spend it will never meet the constant rising aspirations of the fans. Or realistically break into the top 6 season after season.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 30, 2018 14:42:50 GMT
I think he's gonna ring the changes and bring the good feel back.
Butland
Bauer Shawcross Williams Pieters
Lawrence Rory Bojan Rooster
Sale Phillips
Happy days
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 30, 2018 11:43:29 GMT
If rowett got sacked today it would take our board 2 or 3 weeks to chase their preferred target only to be turned down and then employ their 2nd choice manager,by which time the Jan transfer window is virtually over and we have no time to get the new manager's choice of player in.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 18:46:29 GMT
Brace yourself for a measly bid from some prem team for jack anytime now....but this time I think he'll be gone. Can't say I blame him.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 18:23:22 GMT
Don't think he'll pull the trigger But if he did I would rather we went for johnson from Bristol city and give him some money to spend than either O'Neil or Bruce.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 16:49:09 GMT
He possibly does merit a place on the bench....what I have said is people need some reality about bojan - talented, skillful yes he is - in parts but he is not the world beater some seem to think who single handedly would fire us to promotion. It would only be after a few bojan appearances that some on here would start moaning about him as they now do with woods and starting to do with clucas. Realism is needed not this fantasy some have built up in there minds. Realism is that he should be in the matchday squad. I think that's what I agreed
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 16:30:18 GMT
Think people need to keep a little bit of reality with bojan. He isn't the all conquering attacking midfielder some tend to believe. Yes he has qualities you would think our team would need - but when he has had his chance this season it has to be said he hasn't really set the world alight as some seem to think. For most of his appearances he was playing far to deep to make any attacking influence and was constantly being easy pushed off the ball Yes it would be great if he was this exciting no 10 many hope for but he hasn't been that player for a long long time. He played well against Brentford and Bolton and scored a cracking header at Rotherham. In the context of our season, that should be worth a place on the bench surely? Do Campbell and Diouf offer more? Does Fletcher? He possibly does merit a place on the bench....what I have said is people need some reality about bojan - talented, skillful yes he is - in parts but he is not the world beater some seem to think who single handedly would fire us to promotion. It would only be after a few bojan appearances that some on here would start moaning about him as they now do with woods and starting to do with clucas. Realism is needed not this fantasy some have built up in there minds.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 16:00:38 GMT
Think people need to keep a little bit of reality with bojan. He isn't the all conquering attacking midfielder some tend to believe. Yes he has qualities you would think our team would need - but when he has had his chance this season it has to be said he hasn't really set the world alight as some seem to think. For most of his appearances he was playing far to deep to make any attacking influence and was constantly being easy pushed off the ball Yes it would be great if he was this exciting no 10 many hope for bit he had to been that player for a long long time. Gary Rowett- "Right Bojan, I'm going to play you in this match but I want you to sit really deep." (A short while later) Gary Rowett- "BOJAN! You're playing too deep! You're dropped!" Wow, is that quote true or just what you hope is true. Like I said reality is needed with a naturally gifted player who has struggled for stoke, Mainz and some Spanish club in the last few seasons. Keep it real guys.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 15:53:05 GMT
Think people need to keep a little bit of reality with bojan.
He isn't the all conquering attacking midfielder some tend to believe. Yes he has qualities you would think our team would need - but when he has had his chance this season it has to be said he hasn't really set the world alight as some seem to think. For most of his appearances he was playing far to deep to make any attacking influence and was constantly being easy pushed off the ball Yes it would be great if he was this exciting no 10 many hope for but he hasn't been that player for a long long time.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 29, 2018 12:24:40 GMT
442 for me
Butland
Edwards Shawcross Williams Pieters
Ince Woods Allen Clucas
Afobe Bera
With bojan and Bauer brought back onto the bench.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 19, 2018 21:17:07 GMT
I know of 1.
I was at the shrews ground today picking up some complimentary tickets my son won through his school for one of their up coming games. There was a chap in his 70's buying a ticket for the stoke game he had his big coat on, thermal gloves and a flat cap and was using a stick to steady himself. I could tell instantly he was only going for the aggro. Watch out lads it could be a lively one.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 16, 2018 21:43:47 GMT
Butland doesn't dive to his right he slowly falls before the ball is kicked and then watches over his left shoulder as the ball is rolled into the opposite corner.
It really is time we saw some improvement with his penalties We are meant to have a top gk coach in Andy Quy he really should be sorting it out by now and butlandsreluctance to come for crosses should be being worked on Either butlandsreluctance isn't listening to advice or the advice isn't being given. Over to you Mr Quy.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Dec 2, 2018 17:34:47 GMT
Southampton at home
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 30, 2018 14:09:07 GMT
Despite having very wealthy owners were now operating on a championship budget - so I can't see the board sanctioning an expensive dressing room relocation to another corner. The cheapest option would be to buy a new flexible tunnel which leads more directly up the touchline which could be longer than the one we have now so the players aren't walking out directly next to the away fans. The tunnel could be clear on the side nearest to the stoke fans so stokie can still see the players but coloured as it is now on the other side so away fans aren't visible. Nd by the time players leave the longer tunnel onto the pitch there half way up the touchline. Simples and cheap...I can see at Peter liking this option😁 If you're not appointed CEO of Stoke City Football Club immediately then I shall be very disappointed. It's forward-thinking visionaries like this we need. I'm setting up a Kickstarter as we speak to make this batshit mental solution a reality - please give generously and be sure to share the hashtag #TRANSPAROTUNNEL across social media. C'mon folks, with a little bit of determination we can make this happen. BRING ON THE TRANSPARO-TUNNEL!!!Thanks I'm glad you like the idea👍 In all honesty though the board aren't going to spend big money and move the dressing rooms so it's transpar-tunnel or nothing.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 30, 2018 8:51:49 GMT
Despite having very wealthy owners were now operating on a championship budget - so I can't see the board sanctioning an expensive dressing room relocation to another corner. The cheapest option would be to buy a new flexible tunnel which leads more directly up the touchline which could be longer than the one we have now so the players aren't walking out directly next to the away fans. The tunnel could be clear on the side nearest to the stoke fans so stokie can still see the players but coloured as it is now on the other side so away fans aren't visible. Nd by the time players leave the longer tunnel onto the pitch there half way up the touchline.
Simples and cheap...I can see at Peter liking this option😁
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 28, 2018 20:02:08 GMT
Wow look at all them snakes...not.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 14, 2018 17:40:19 GMT
Could our current squad - some on long contracts play the style of football jokanovic favours...No. Would the board sanction a full blown spending spree to rebuild the squad of jokanovic choice...No. Were building a hard working team buolt on effort and organisation and that is the route the club have decided is the best chance to gain promotion. There'll be no jokanovic it's pulis jr all the way. When's the organizing going to start then? Think recent results have shown an increase in defensive organisation.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 14, 2018 17:10:49 GMT
Could our current squad - some on long contracts play the style of football jokanovic favours...No.
Would the board sanction a full blown spending spree to rebuild the squad of jokanovic choice...No.
Were building a hard working team buolt on effort and organisation and that is the route the club have decided is the best chance to gain promotion. There'll be no jokanovic it's pulis jr all the way.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 13, 2018 10:27:02 GMT
Benik will score us loads of goals in this league if ...
He is part of a 2 man strike force - he is not a lone striker.
We have wingers who occasionally cross a ball .
We have a midfield who can play a ball forward for him to run into.
It's the system which is failing the player. We are draining his confidence with our current setup
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 5, 2018 15:25:23 GMT
Time for a long term loan deal to Hibernian.
You don't bite off the hand that's feeds you...money which he has been happy to pocket for years despite this unbearable abuse he suffers each game week in week out.
Yes financially we will lose out but some things just aren't worth the hassle.
Time to go Mr McClean we tolerated your refusal to wear a poppy but youve took things to a new level. Bye bye
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 4, 2018 21:10:06 GMT
Wonder what Robbie savages view on the saints season is
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 4, 2018 21:06:24 GMT
His signing was a problem we didn't need. Stunned how coates sanctioned the deal for a very average footballer who would bring more controversy than quality to the team. Surely there were other wingers who would have come to stoke with alot less baggage.
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 4, 2018 9:11:27 GMT
Pointless signing which only brings controversy - don't know why coates sanctioned it.
Although... Block 19 need to stop their childish IRA songs - your not big and your not clever.
McClean should keep his response to himself this will just make things worse for him and ultimately scfc
Mcclean isn't good enough for us to ignore the stigma that follows him - it's just not worth it.
Wear a poppy or don't wear a poppy it's your choice but don't bite the hand that feeds you... Very well.
Why pick him for these games around this date. Put in his contract he won't play these weeks and cut his money for this month. If he believes his principles that much he won't have an issue with it. Plus it removes incidents like happened yesterday. And apart from not signing him on the first place it shows our loyalty and support to all who lost lives in conflicts.
Why did we sign him he's not worth the aggro...
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Nov 4, 2018 9:11:08 GMT
Pointless signing which only brings controversy - don't know why coates sanctioned it.
Although... Block 19 need to stop their childish IRA songs - your not big and your not clever.
McClean should keep his response to himself this will just make things worse for him and ultimately scfc
Mcclean isn't good enough for us to ignore the stigma that follows him - it's just not worth it.
Wear a poppy or don't wear a poppy it's your choice but don't bite the hand that feeds you... Very well.
Why pick him for these games around this date. Put in his contract he won't play these weeks and cut his money for this month. If he believes his principles that much he won't have an issue with it. Plus it removes incidents like happened yesterday. And apart from not signing him on the first place it shows our loyalty and support to all who lost lives in conflicts.
Why did we sign him he's not worth the aggro...
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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Oct 21, 2018 8:07:58 GMT
Don't think Adobe is a lone striker and am disappointed rowett insists on playing him this way
But have to say yesterday there were many times when Adobe was on the shoulder of the CB and pointing to the space he wanted the ball playing into but the pass never came. The midfield have to spot these through ball opportunities much quicker. The biggest culprit yesterday was Joe Allen who can't spot a forward pass to save his life.
We are wasting a proven goalscoring g talent with our current set up.
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