chiefie
Academy Starlet
he's not the messiah he's a very naughty boy
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Post by chiefie on Sept 28, 2013 19:46:06 GMT
2-0 both super jw
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Post by dutchstokie on Sept 28, 2013 21:07:37 GMT
..are u sure Pieters will play sunday? Just on this subject, how did Muniesa play against Tranmere? Did he put a shift in to suggest to Hughes that hes in the frame for a starting place so to speak?
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 28, 2013 22:53:53 GMT
Hopefully, it's: Begovic Wilkinson - Shawcross - Huth - Wilson Pennant - N'Zonzi - Ireland Arnautovic - Jones - Assaidi Subs: Sörensen, Pieters, Muniesa, Whelan, Palacios, Walters, Crouch --- Stoke 2 - Norwich 0. Att: 24456 Ref: Gustav Ollonborre from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Linesmen: Brad Fillinhick from Bredna Moore close to Cupboardton and Neil Sadaster from Hyrth Bonnmill near Hispoding Goal scorers: Arnautovic in the 42nd minute and an own goal after a Pennant corner in the 78th minute. Curiosity: A men's choir consisting of 17 dwarfs gladly singing at half time at the away section. pork filet & rice//:musik Can't think why you havn't included Geoff Cameron. In the limited time we've had to assess players under the new regime, I'd say Cameron, N'Zonzi and Ireland have impressed me the most so far. Geoff took that goal well. It wasn't easy to guide it through the fling bodies. Hopefully Begovic has got 'a bad game' out of his system, I thought his positioning was uncharacteristic vs Arsenal. I'm concerned that the presence of Marc Wilson {6ft odd} in front of the deadly duo of Huth and Shawcross may be adding to their collective hesitation, and uncertainty. I like Wilson, and he's been steady, and showed class with the volley {West Ham?}. But at the moment I'd play Palacios in that 'slightly advanced sweeper-upperer' role, behind N'Zonzi and Ireland. I need more faith in the fitness of Palacios, I've not been his biggest fan, but I do think he's been effective and busy in his last couple of outings. Quietly tidying up. And with him instead of Wilson, there should be no hesitation regarding who's responsibility the high balls are. I'm positive about Pieters, I thought he may have been integrated more gradually, I was wary about his injuries and lack of play. He was chucked rayt in and he's doing well. He has a competitive edge and a bit of grit, a robust lad. Early days but he doesn't look out of place {very often} in the Prem. There seems little debate about the back 5 picks. Pennant's goal against WHU was a peach, he always poses a threat through stretching play and winning set pieces, but I fear his main weapon of a mazy run and whipped in cross isn't fully utilised when he's pulled in in a three. Against Tranmere he looked aimless, kept running laterally, I thought. Which was disappointing, I was expecting him to run rings. Nevertheless I would persist with Jermaine at the moment he strikes me as a player who can easily get lost. I fear that Adam's deft touches {finish Crystal Palace} etc will always come with the leakiness. But played up front on the left of the three it could work. He's less costly further forward. He was the main threat in a blunt outfit, and was instrumental in dragging our ass out of the mire last season. He has played on both of our wings, and inhabits those areas anyway. Pieters flying past him, N'Zonzi and Palacios tidying up behind him. He could find the spark. There seems to be a bit of creeping disillusionment with Adam. I suppose Ireland may be his replacement, but they could compliment one another, they have different attributes. Pennant wide on one side, and Adam on t'other. They can do a bit of wing swapping, pull Norwich's back line apart. Nowt new until January up front, so got to utilise our current boys. I think if Crouch still has a threat, it should thrive within a team who pass, probe, and build patiently in phases.. I have high hopes that Crouch and Ireland will build a rapport. {a glimpse of that at Tranmere} Big Pete took the goal well, a quality dink. I'd probably need the benefit of medical reports, and a bit of feedback from training before committing. Fitness and 90minute ability is an issue. I'd have a go with a starting line up of: ---------Begovic----------- Cameron Huth Shawcross Pieters ---------Palacios----------- ------Ireland N'Zonzi------- ---Pennant Crouch Adam---- The attack gains in finesse and subtlety what it lacks in pace and power! Potential more than actual so far, but it's really positive that there are options up front. I realise that they aren't firing properly yet, but I put it down to 'bedding in' 'gelling' etc... What other comfort is there? There are credible bench choices to change the approach, or to cope with knackeredness {!} with combinations of: Arnautovic - to replace Adam, Pennant or Crouch Assaidi - to replace Adam or Pennant Jones - for Crouch Wilson - to cover for everyone of the back 7 slots {except GK} Wilko - for steel, Muniesa, Whelan, Walters, Ethers if necessary. {perhaps leave Shea, Ness and Edu out of this for now.} Pennant for set pieces, Adam/N'Zonzi for pens. Goaaaarn you Rip Roaring Potters, conna wait. {p.s. Musik, your locations are intriguing: Cupboardton and Hyrth, Hispoding ?- sound nice.}
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Post by adi on Sept 28, 2013 22:58:59 GMT
Theres some crazy shite on here tonight! Bring it on 2moro!!
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Post by 99problems on Sept 29, 2013 8:24:10 GMT
Winnable... I'm thinking 2-0 to us.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 9:03:27 GMT
I'm feeling confident about today, but then it's been a mad weekend for results so who knows? Kill them off early.
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Post by bolders on Sept 29, 2013 9:08:29 GMT
It sounds like both Pieters and Muniesa are both injury worries for today
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 9:10:28 GMT
It sounds like both Pieters and Muniesa are both injury worries for today Despite the fact Wilson is cover that's really frustrating, he makes us tick in the mid 3 now. If he drops to LB put Whelan in with N'Zonzi and Ireland.
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Post by bolders on Sept 29, 2013 9:13:24 GMT
I don't think Hughes has time for Whelan that much I bet he would start WP
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Post by takeshikovacs on Sept 29, 2013 10:32:29 GMT
Nervous about today, as these are the games we need to be winning to give us breathing space, so let's hope we can put on a stylish, winning performance, and keep the momentum going.
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chinapotter
Academy Starlet
"Looking jolly from Stoke" -Mark E. Smith
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Post by chinapotter on Sept 29, 2013 12:21:29 GMT
Am I the only fan watching in TV on Phuket? Just wondering. Go on Stoke!
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:26:31 GMT
It looks windy
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:27:24 GMT
Ricky Van Wolfswinkel is my favourite footballer name ever ever
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Post by iglugluk on Sept 29, 2013 12:28:28 GMT
I would have preferred to see Ireland and Assaidi instead of Adam and Walters personally.........but Hughes sees them in training so hopefully it's the right call when all is considered after the match....we'll see shortly.
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:29:34 GMT
Close up on Arnie.
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:30:17 GMT
Right come on no pissing about.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 12:30:23 GMT
International coverage majoring on Marko, pre match. Looks a very nice day back at Wom Gooooaarrnnn You Mighty, MIGHTY Potters!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 12:31:05 GMT
Wakey wakey!
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:31:12 GMT
Good attack by Canaries
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:32:12 GMT
There seems to be fewer empty seats
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 12:32:22 GMT
Seems a bit quiet at the Brit?
Subdued start by players and fans
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:32:51 GMT
We seem a bit pegged back here
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 12:33:48 GMT
There seems to be fewer empty seats I agree, the Family Stand looks fuller ... not seen the corner yet. Maybe them season ticket things have done the trick? bugger me, we need to wake up I know that much, we haven't st#arted
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Post by blakngreen on Sept 29, 2013 12:34:26 GMT
Norwich have hit the ground running
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:35:16 GMT
That was ridiculously shit
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Post by swampmongrel on Sept 29, 2013 12:35:36 GMT
Wank start
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2013 12:35:49 GMT
Not the best tackle from Arnie
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:36:19 GMT
Dire free kick to give away but at least we defended it
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Post by JoeinOz on Sept 29, 2013 12:37:31 GMT
Very slow start from the Potters
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Sept 29, 2013 12:38:46 GMT
they seem asleep at the moment. need to get them fired up
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