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Post by sjohank on Aug 17, 2013 13:49:31 GMT
Stoke played well second half, if not for that idiot!!!!! Who?
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Post by stokief on Aug 17, 2013 13:50:06 GMT
Really, really promising stuff from Stoke - overcame their nerves and were right in it second half. We are going to have a really good season. Can't wait 'til Palace next week... Ab-so-lutely. Big stage, first match of the season, new style. Should take heart from the embracing of the new ideas,whilst still looking like a committed bunch of players. Big 'up' to Bego obv. and well done to Pieters. Hope Palacios is ok.
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Post by Olgrligm on Aug 17, 2013 13:50:12 GMT
TP has just said exactly what I said at half time, which is nice.
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Post by stokiejoe on Aug 17, 2013 13:50:23 GMT
We are not going to be bottom three even without further signings. Pieters improved as the match went on and he adjusted to the pace, interesting that Wilson was second choice to Palacious. Nice to see Pennant back but don't want to see Walters on the wing again. The penalty was more of a miss than a save. Ethers has gone unforetunately. Overall we did well but not quite well enough. We need new signings but don't need to be desperate about it.
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Post by stokemark on Aug 17, 2013 13:50:53 GMT
Utterly gut wrenching - Walters cannot take another penalty ever again but I agree that there is no need for the insults
But plenty of positives - just a shame those cunts have the three points (and its my fucking birthday today)
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Post by march4 on Aug 17, 2013 13:50:54 GMT
That game was all about the gap we left between the centre backs and the midfielders.
Sort it out LMH or we will go down.
Without Bego, that would have been a very, very heavy defeat.
I'm extremely worried by our lack of defensive organisation.
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Post by stokemark on Aug 17, 2013 13:52:33 GMT
We are not going to be bottom three even without further signings. Pieters improved as the match went on and he adjusted to the pace, interesting that Wilson was second choice to Palacious. Nice to see Pennant back but don't want to see Walters on the wing again. The penalty was more of a miss than a save. Ethers has gone unforetunately. Overall we did well but not quite well enough. We need new signings but don't need to be desperate about it. I dont entirely agree re: desperate - the front three that started today were woeful
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Post by snapper23 on Aug 17, 2013 13:53:04 GMT
I have to say I have finally lost it with Walters. His work hard attitude was ok the first seasons he was with us but he got found out finally last year. And another penalty wasted...... He cannot continue to start.
Yes lots of positive signs for the team as a whole and Bego outstanding but worryingly similar up front.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 13:54:14 GMT
My thoughts (and addressing some posters who are usually on here):
Rossi - I suddenly agree with your desire for pace ;D Whelan in particular looks really slow at the start of the second half
Cartman - hopefully you're done celebrating after Walters missed that pen.
As for the rest, great match. More attacking, quality keeper, Liverpool were a very very good side in fairness but I think the fact we actually attacked and had 7 attempts was positive - away from home too! Still have my reservations about some players, wasn't impressed with Pennant at all when he came on and Ethers needs to go, but overall that could've been much much worse.
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Post by stokiejoe on Aug 17, 2013 13:56:42 GMT
We are not going to be bottom three even without further signings. Pieters improved as the match went on and he adjusted to the pace, interesting that Wilson was second choice to Palacious. Nice to see Pennant back but don't want to see Walters on the wing again. The penalty was more of a miss than a save. Ethers has gone unforetunately. Overall we did well but not quite well enough. We need new signings but don't need to be desperate about it. I dont entirely agree re: desperate - the front three that started today were woeful Probably my bad wording, I meant not go out and buy the first one or three you see tomorrow but we have to bring some firepower in before the window closes.
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Post by sjohank on Aug 17, 2013 13:57:23 GMT
Stoke played well second half, if not for that idiot!!!!! Who? If Walters - no need to abuse. Still I agree he's Championship quality. Entertaining match at Anfield. We play football and we create chances. Be Proud.
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Post by stokemark on Aug 17, 2013 13:58:43 GMT
Fair enough Joe
Overall im heartened by this performance - you are right that there are plenty of positives
Just gutted re: that penalty mate
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Post by stokemark on Aug 17, 2013 14:00:34 GMT
One other 'silver lining' I guess is that if we had drawn then maybe we would have thought twice when / if a deal for a forward player is in the balance.
Imagine that team with Diouf. Hoilett and Sinclair as the front three - Now that would be exciting !
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 14:09:04 GMT
He deserves every insult given he put himself ahead of he team , his preparation was awful , his execution worse and is a disgrace to his profession nothing less .
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Post by southendstokie64 on Aug 17, 2013 14:16:05 GMT
Get him off the pitch full stop,HE IS A COMPLETE DONKEY,no way is he a premiership player
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 14:16:12 GMT
Tony Barrett ?@tonybarrettimes 8m Apparently Mark Hughes isn't doing the post match press conference because he's going to catch a flight.
Interesting.
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Post by stokiejoe on Aug 17, 2013 14:30:31 GMT
Tony Barrett ?@tonybarrettimes 8m Apparently Mark Hughes isn't doing the post match press conference because he's going to catch a flight. Interesting. Just said exactly that on BT stream I'm watching. Asked if it was a scouting mission gave a slightly coy confirmation. Reckon he is off to sign someone.; didn't Diouf say he hadn't spoken to Hughes? Pulis has given a splendid performance as a pundit and as anticipated not said anything anyone could take exception to. Difficult situation for him handled well.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 14:31:44 GMT
Tony Barrett ?@tonybarrettimes 8m Apparently Mark Hughes isn't doing the post match press conference because he's going to catch a flight. Interesting. Just said exactly that on BT stream I'm watching. Asked if it was a scouting mission gave a slightly coy confirmation. Reckon he is off to sign someone.; didn't Diouf say he hadn't spoken to Hughes? Pulis has given a splendid performance as a pundit and as anticipated not said anything anyone could take exception to. Difficult situation for him handled well. I think it is Diouf mate. And Pulis was a fantastic pundit.
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Post by exiled2derby on Aug 17, 2013 14:47:10 GMT
I liked how Pulis referred to 'us' and not Stoke.
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Post by kingstokie on Aug 17, 2013 14:49:25 GMT
I liked how Pulis referred to 'us' and not Stoke. And He also named our players on a first name basis "ryan did well" "peter has been fantastic"
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Post by greenhoff74 on Aug 17, 2013 14:59:17 GMT
Hannover are playing at 5.30 against Borussia Munchengladbach it's on BT sport, he could be going there, it's only an hour flight.
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Post by musik on Aug 17, 2013 15:10:12 GMT
Very good game to watch!
Begovic - WORLD CLASS!
Pieters, Shawcross, Huth, NZonzi were good as well.
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Post by bathstoke on Aug 17, 2013 15:54:13 GMT
I liked how Pulis referred to 'us' and not Stoke. He said "we" also. Heartbreaking...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 16:08:20 GMT
Very good game to watch! Begovic - WORLD CLASS! Pieters, Shawcross, Huth, NZonzi were good as well. true watch Fonzy get a ban for twatting the lad in the head, watch this space.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Aug 17, 2013 16:10:54 GMT
Hannover are playing at 5.30 against Borussia Munchengladbach it's on BT sport, he could be going there, it's only an hour flight. Rather he was off to Belgium...
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Post by Boothen on Aug 17, 2013 16:17:29 GMT
Now that the majority of games have finished we can at least say that we didn't have the worst day. Arsenalol!
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Post by greenhoff74 on Aug 17, 2013 16:23:26 GMT
He's gone to France, Radio Stoke confirm.
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Post by hanibal7 on Aug 18, 2013 9:21:35 GMT
Is this thread about stoke city????
why the TP love in ffs!!!!!!!!!!!!
he said us, he said Ryan,are u lot children
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Post by stokeypieman on Aug 18, 2013 12:02:48 GMT
I saw the Fulham match last year where Walters tried to place his penalty and it was saved. The commentator for BT said that he has placed four to his left and one straight down the middle and he shot this one to his left, I wouldnt let him take another penalty but he played well I felt in the match.
I liked Pieters, he defended really well and he got forward, his crossing was poor but his passing was good.
Against Liverpool we struggled to pass it out of our half but the players stuck with the passing game. This made Stoke a much more entertaining prospect. I feel that against Crystal Palace we will be able to put a convincing win of 2 0 or 3 0 but I dont see Jones or Walters getting any goals, but I can see Huth, Pieters, Shawcross, Walters and Adam scoring.
We need the new forward desperately, even if we buy him on friday and he hasnt met the team I would play him.
Looking forward to this week and the transfer news.
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Post by cartman123 on Aug 18, 2013 15:15:28 GMT
Walters played well? Apart from that penalty, I can't ever recall him being on the pitch. Oh there was that shot but that's about it. Just goes to show how people see things differently. Personally, Walters would never start another game under me, and he'd be shipped out next season to make way for new signings.
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