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Post by stokecityscott on Apr 11, 2008 15:40:25 GMT
CHRIS COLEMAN will require all his tactical nous to combat Tony Pulis's powerhouse Potters who, he believes, are "built for the kill."
But the Sky Blues manager is confident his team have got enough in their own armoury to tame the promotion candidates.
"You can't not change," said Coleman, who will welcome back Jay Tabb from illness tomorrow, "but you've got to be careful not to change too much.
"You have to get it just right and that's what we are paid to do. Whatever formation we change to, everyone will be well drilled and know exactly what's required.
"I don't need to tell them the importance of this match
because they already know.
"Stoke are coming here looking to win to get them back into an automatic promotion spot, and for us to win and get three points would be a massive step in the right direction."
Coleman has watched the opposition twice in recent weeks, saying: "I saw them against Watford who had a man sent off early on and they never really went for the win after that.
"They were very cagey so it's hard to tell with Stoke, but with the players they have got they are definitely built for the kill.
"They are big boys and put the ball forward very quickly.
"Rory Delap has a very long throw which is very dangerous, so they have got the capacity to win the game.
"I watched them again against Palace on Monday night and they looked a little bit nervy and edgy, and you can understand that the position they are in.
"But they are going to be hard and physically tough, fit and organised.
"But it is all about us and if we play like we can with enthusiasm and belief then we can get the three points."
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 11, 2008 15:44:08 GMT
Oh shit he's sussed us! Not hard really is it! ;D
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Post by GrandStokie on Apr 11, 2008 15:45:32 GMT
fair play to him
nice to hear someone talk about a football team in positive manner
karma for Chris Coleman
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Post by stokecityscott on Apr 11, 2008 15:46:06 GMT
if we win though, he wont sound like that.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 11, 2008 15:49:35 GMT
He won't but he has every game plan we have covered! ;D Bar Lawrences corners!  And which cunt smited me? ;D |
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