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Post by SneydGreenStokie on Apr 8, 2008 21:21:53 GMT
9 minutes to go and they went for jugular after being 1-0 down. When they got the equaliser, they did not settle for the draw, they went to win the game. After going 2-1, that wasnt enough and they went out to kill the game to make it 3-1. Fear of failure my arse. They WANTED the three points and were not afraid to throw off the shackles to get them. Compare that to us last night. As soon as we went a goal down, we looked shit scared. WBA will go up as champions imo. There are 4 other teams vying for 2nd spot. We cant buy a win at the moment and Hull are flying. Bristol and Watford are also suffering indifferent form The form team in the play offs are Palace. This weekend's games are CRUCIAL. Stoke MUST win. No other result is a good one as games are running out. Bristol City play Wolves at home. We need a favour from Wolves. WBA play Watford. Imo, we need WBA to beat Watford comfortably to help our goal difference and worsen theirs, provided we win of course. Hull play QPR at home. We need QPR to be on form and for Hull to start feeling the pressure. However, on our current form and obvious fear of failure, I worry whether or not we possess the necessary bottle. We have the physical ability, Im just suspicious about out mental state.
SGS
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Post by slangking on Apr 8, 2008 21:23:52 GMT
Err no, they got a dodgy penalty and then Blackpool capitulated.
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Post by kidcrewbob on Apr 8, 2008 21:26:15 GMT
I agree.......our mental state has been suspect since the Southampton / Scunthorpe week where despite going top for the first time, I got the feeling that we were about to start struggling - and haven't wee just.......
Plus something is not right about the Lawrence absence last night - mysterious groin strain not mentioned anywhere beforehand???
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Post by SneydGreenStokie on Apr 8, 2008 21:28:31 GMT
Err no, they got a dodgy penalty and then Blackpool capitulated. Capitulated? What, like the capitulated against us at the Brit. I dont think so. SGS |
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Post by starkiller on Apr 8, 2008 21:30:55 GMT
It's Pulis' mental state that has been the problem. What the fuck has he been up to - taking unworkable team selections to new heights???
Attempting to 'tread water' for 45 mins (which is what it amounted to) last night was seriously the most unforgivable approach to such a crucial game I have ever witnessed.
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Post by brazilindevon on Apr 8, 2008 22:39:58 GMT
Its nice to know your Shouting for us now ;D. Win 3 games and one of them Bristol and you will be joining us in the promised land folks
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Post by BuzzB on Apr 8, 2008 22:44:49 GMT
Brazinindevon, sounds so easy that does, but this is Stoke, nothing comes easy to us it seems.
We've has 3 winnable home games on the bounce and blew it, maybe our saving grace could be that we play better away from home.
Heres hoping..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... and praying! ;D
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Post by spiderpuss on Apr 8, 2008 22:46:06 GMT
Err Hull, its not in our hands? Win all of our games now and we could still be playoffs old bean. Wendys and last nights result show its all over.
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Post by chrispk76 on Apr 8, 2008 22:53:42 GMT
It's Pulis' mental state that has been the problem. What the fuck has he been up to - taking unworkable team selections to new heights??? Attempting to 'tread water' for 45 mins (which is what it amounted to) last night was seriously the most unforgivable approach to such a crucial game I have ever witnessed. the most accurate post of the week. pulis you made a mistake and we all could see it. if you'd've asked ANY fan before the game they woulda disagreed with your line up. even palace fans were releived. stupid arse tony |
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Post by brazilindevon on Apr 8, 2008 22:56:51 GMT
Chaps we have had some banter with you guys over the past few months.I like Stoke i worked for Century oils for 10 years,are they still there by the way.
We were lucky tonight we didn't have a single shot on goal until late in the seventieth minute.Strange for us Baggies considering up to Xmas the stats always showed 20 plus on target.We have not played well since we beat Scunthorpe 5-0 just after xmas.
Stoke are a good old traditional club and deserve to have a chance in the premier.
Yes your style of play is sometimes knocked but i hope you make it guys.If you don't make sure you beat the Dingles in the Playoffs.
Oh by the way we aint there yet.4 points from Watford and Wolves and i will start believing.
Keep the faith guys
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Post by lesleystoke on Apr 8, 2008 23:47:35 GMT
braziliindevon , STOKE R A GD OLD TRADITIONAL CLUB, wen the last tym u beat us, it's far frm over M8. GOOOAAAAARRRRRNNN STOKE
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2008 23:59:36 GMT
Was it a lucky penalty?
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Post by paula_m on Apr 9, 2008 0:03:06 GMT
Ref was a bit soft to allow it but contact was made
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2008 0:09:07 GMT
Ref was bias all game anyway.
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Post by tclueless on Apr 9, 2008 0:51:05 GMT
braziliindevon , STOKE R A GD OLD TRADITIONAL CLUB, wen the last tym u beat us, it's far frm over M8. GOOOAAAAARRRRRNNN STOKE And when was the Last time you won one of the major 3 trophies (League, FA Cup, European cup)? |
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Post by powchirper on Apr 9, 2008 0:58:09 GMT
boing boing  |
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Post by Danstoke82 on Apr 9, 2008 6:59:26 GMT
Chaps we have had some banter with you guys over the past few months.I like Stoke i worked for Century oils for 10 years,are they still there by the way. We were lucky tonight we didn't have a single shot on goal until late in the seventieth minute.Strange for us Baggies considering up to Xmas the stats always showed 20 plus on target.We have not played well since we beat Scunthorpe 5-0 just after xmas. Stoke are a good old traditional club and deserve to have a chance in the premier. Yes your style of play is sometimes knocked but i hope you make it guys.If you don't make sure you beat the Dingles in the Playoffs. Oh by the way we aint there yet.4 points from Watford and Wolves and i will start believing. Keep the faith guys Finally a Brazillian that is not stuck up his own arse, nice to know they have some sensible fans. I honestly don't think you have anything to worry about. Watford and Wolves should be achieveable for you. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Apr 9, 2008 7:18:19 GMT
SGS...sorry to be a pain but I seem to recall you slating a good few Stokies who dared to broach such a subject after the Watford game.
Everything was fine then though if I recall, because we were top of the league.
Well we aint anymore, and on the back of a dreadfully negative performance against Watford several shitty performances have followed.
Some of us saw the writing on the wall a wee while ago whilst others, failed to recognise what was staring us all in the face.
It doesn't matter how good your team is if your manager is shit scared of taking a game by the scruff of the neck, regardless of the opposition.
Having dominated at Shef Wed, they equalised and we accepted the draw. Good sides don't do that as WBA showed again last night, hot on the heels of their late escape v Colchester.
Shit or bust now mate...I just hope Mr Pulis realises this!
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