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Post by roosterscomb on Dec 20, 2013 13:36:33 GMT
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Post by stokeramblers on Dec 20, 2013 13:38:43 GMT
Cheers. Never miss a Hughes pre match presser!
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Post by itsmorethanagame on Dec 20, 2013 13:41:31 GMT
Cheers. Never miss a Hughes pre match presser! Agree mate, he's just got charisma running through his veins that man. Would hate to miss one of theses electric conferences.
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Post by kingstokie on Dec 20, 2013 13:46:29 GMT
MH: Crouchy is a bit of a doubt + Jon Walters has a bit of a problem with his ankle. They're both doubtful, but the real worry is with Ryan I'd take a 0-0 right now. If the worst happens, meaning no Crouch, Walters, Huth, Shawcross or Ireland, I'd have: Bego Wilko Cameron Wilson Pieters Whelan* N'zonzi Pennant Arnoutovic Assaidi Jones Or possibly Palacios.
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Dec 20, 2013 13:55:23 GMT
Mark Hughes: Robert Huth is still unavailable for tomorrow, and Ryan Shawcross hasn't trained yet. If we have to leave Ryan out tomorrow to be sure of having him over the rest of the Christmas period we'll do that
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 14:23:39 GMT
Sorry to slightly divert this thread away from the intended subject matter but i'm finding this notion of "taking a 0-0 right now" slightly unfathomable personally. Like most of our support i'm slightly concerned that Shawcross and others are out, however we're not playing Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea or an in-form Spurs or Everton (this season) here. It's Aston Villa and in the time that we've been in this division they've gone from what i'd consider to be a "top side" to being a very average side. This season they, along with roughly a dozen other clubs (ourselves included) are much of a muchness.
Even with injuries to important members of our team i find this attitude of settling for a draw at home against Villa as being somewhat defeatist even if it isn't in the literal sense. I'm wanting a win tomorrow, anything less will disappoint me if i'm honest and i don't see that as being over ambitious nor unrealistic. Or is it?
Before a ball has been kicked, regardless of what issues through suspensions or injuries there may be in our team, i just can't understand anyone declaring that they'd be happy with a 0-0 result in a home game this season against the likes of Villa, Sunderland, Fulham, Cardiff, West Brom, West Ham, Newcastle, Palace, Hull, Norwich, Swansea or Southampton. Sorry, i just don't get it, it's almost relegation mindset is that.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 14:24:53 GMT
No Ryan and no Robbie and the problem will be Benteke. And he hasn't scored in lord knows how many weeks. Yep, you know us If the worse does happen (and Hughesy seems to indicate Ryan will be out, by what he says about Xmas games), I would go: Bego Wilko Cameron Wilson Pieters Whelan N'zonzi Arnoutovic Adam Assaidi Jones Hopefully a few of the "doubtful" manage to pull through, if only for the bench. A home game against one of our peers; 3 points is essential and also a tall order. Beggo will have to be on top form if we are to do it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 14:29:39 GMT
Benteke not in the best of form, I'm still quietly confident without Ryan. Cameron and Wilson will do an ok job providing they get protection from the Wilkinson and Pieters and the defensive midfielder(s). Jones for Crouch and Arnie for Walters if they're unfit and let's get at them from the off......
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Post by scfcno1fan on Dec 20, 2013 14:33:27 GMT
No Ryan and no Robbie and the problem will be Benteke. And he hasn't scored in lord knows how many weeks. Yep, you know us If the worse does happen (and Hughesy seems to indicate Ryan will be out, by what he says about Xmas games), I would go: Bego Wilko Cameron Wilson Pieters Whelan N'zonzi Arnoutovic Adam Assaidi Jones Hopefully a few of the "doubtful" manage to pull through, if only for the bench. A home game against one of our peers; 3 points is essential and also a tall order. Beggo will have to be on top form if we are to do it. The 3 As strike with me fear.
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Dec 20, 2013 15:47:43 GMT
Full press conference...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 16:17:03 GMT
Just looking at that picture alone inspires lots of confidence.
Well done Mark.
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Post by kronkie on Dec 20, 2013 16:27:42 GMT
Its still a mystery why nozza didn't play against the shit and not one of the reporters asked the question or Have I missed something?
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Dec 20, 2013 16:30:18 GMT
Its still a mystery why nozza didn't play against the shit and not one of the reporters asked the question or Have I missed something? He was ill mate
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Post by trigger on Dec 20, 2013 16:43:49 GMT
SJW has a problem with his ankle, probably because it's attached to his friggin foot, useless lump.
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Post by 1982stokie on Dec 20, 2013 16:46:14 GMT
Sorry to slightly divert this thread away from the intended subject matter but i'm finding this notion of "taking a 0-0 right now" slightly unfathomable personally. Like most of our support i'm slightly concerned that Shawcross and others are out, however we're not playing Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea or an in-form Spurs or Everton (this season) here. It's Aston Villa and in the time that we've been in this division they've gone from what i'd consider to be a "top side" to being a very average side. This season they, along with roughly a dozen other clubs (ourselves included) are much of a muchness. Even with injuries to important members of our team i find this attitude of settling for a draw at home against Villa as being somewhat defeatist even if it isn't in the literal sense. I'm wanting a win tomorrow, anything less will disappoint me if i'm honest and i don't see that as being over ambitious nor unrealistic. Or is it? Before a ball has been kicked, regardless of what issues through suspensions or injuries there may be in our team, i just can't understand anyone declaring that they'd be happy with a 0-0 result in a home game this season against the likes of Villa, Sunderland, Fulham, Cardiff, West Brom, West Ham, Newcastle, Palace, Hull, Norwich, Swansea or Southampton. Sorry, i just don't get it, it's almost relegation mindset is that. Totally agree with that. I wonder if it is born out of last seasons horror show against them
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Post by wearestoke80 on Dec 20, 2013 16:57:45 GMT
Sorry to slightly divert this thread away from the intended subject matter but i'm finding this notion of "taking a 0-0 right now" slightly unfathomable personally. Like most of our support i'm slightly concerned that Shawcross and others are out, however we're not playing Man City, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea or an in-form Spurs or Everton (this season) here. It's Aston Villa and in the time that we've been in this division they've gone from what i'd consider to be a "top side" to being a very average side. This season they, along with roughly a dozen other clubs (ourselves included) are much of a muchness Even with injuries to important members of our team i find this attitude of settling for a draw at home against Villa as being somewhat defeatist even if it isn't in the literal sense. I'm wanting a win tomorrow, anything less will disappoint me if i'm honest and i don't see that as being over ambitious nor unrealistic. Or is it? Before a ball has been kicked, regardless of what issues through suspensions or injuries there may be in our team, i just can't understand anyone declaring that they'd be happy with a 0-0 result in a home game this season against the likes of Villa, Sunderland, Fulham, Cardiff, West Brom, West Ham, Newcastle, Palace, Hull, Norwich, Swansea or Southampton. Sorry, i just don't get it, it's almost relegation mindset is that. You can only assume that is the opinion of a certain section of fans that the Brit isn't the home banker it used to be! Also it won't help that we've got the lowest points at this stage then any other season in the premier league. This is another game that we should be targeting 3 points to push us further away from the bottom pack. A clean sheet and nicking a goal would do nicely thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 17:37:03 GMT
Just looking at that picture alone inspires lots of confidence. Well done Mark. How do you want him to sit?
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Post by stokeramblers on Dec 20, 2013 17:38:44 GMT
Just looking at that picture alone inspires lots of confidence. Well done Mark. Ah of course, he doesn't stand for press conferences like Pulis did! Do you miss him dearly?
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Post by Old School Stokie on Dec 20, 2013 17:44:01 GMT
My work colleagues advise me we are going to get dicked again - just like last year. Villa are better away. May need a blinder from Bego and a few shots this time.
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Post by sportsman on Dec 20, 2013 18:32:58 GMT
Maybe he should stand and keep his press conference to 5 mins then walk off?
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Post by scfcno1fan on Dec 20, 2013 18:36:15 GMT
Just looking at that picture alone inspires lots of confidence. Well done Mark. How do you want him to sit? I for one am glad that press conferences now are not simply Pulis sat there with a huge hard on for the opposition players, manager, fans, staff, owners, stadium, training facilities, transfer budget and matchday burgers.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 19:17:04 GMT
There's sone precious souks around.
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Post by rawli on Dec 20, 2013 21:35:44 GMT
There's sone precious souks around. Don't put yourself down so much
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Post by stokeramblers on Dec 20, 2013 21:38:33 GMT
There's sone precious souks around. Marrakech? Where do you normally go for your souks
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Post by BuzzB on Dec 20, 2013 22:20:05 GMT
My work colleagues advise me we are going to get dicked again - just like last year. Villa are better away. May need a blinder from Bego and a few shots this time. Play Charlie Adam and you WILL see more shots at goal, more chances created and most important more of a tempo. He is the only player with any go in him!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 22:30:51 GMT
Just looking at that picture alone inspires lots of confidence. Well done Mark. Ah of course, he doesn't stand for press conferences like Pulis did! Do you miss him dearly? Why does one 'or shall I say several' feel the need to keep bringing Tony Pulis up?. Insecurity, surely not,
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Post by MrMagic on Dec 20, 2013 22:37:19 GMT
Ah of course, he doesn't stand for press conferences like Pulis did! Do you miss him dearly? Why does one 'or shall I say several' feel the need to keep bringing Tony Pulis up?. Insecurity, surely not, Perhaps it's because you're acting like a two faced love sick teenaged schoolgirl. Total lack of honesty and self awareness? Surely not.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 22:38:49 GMT
Why does one 'or shall I say several' feel the need to keep bringing Tony Pulis up?. Insecurity, surely not, Perhaps it's because you're acting like a two faced love sick teenaged schoolgirl. Total lack of honesty and self awareness? Surely not. It's as if I keep bringing him up isn't it.
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Post by MrMagic on Dec 20, 2013 22:41:56 GMT
Perhaps it's because you're acting like a two faced love sick teenaged schoolgirl. Total lack of honesty and self awareness? Surely not. It's as if I keep bringing him up isn't it. You don't need to it's written all over every post Anyway I clearly remember making a comment on st Tonys body language a few years ago and getting lambasted by yourself so either you've had some road to Damascus turnaround on such matters or you have more faces than Big Ben .............
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 22:45:47 GMT
It's as if I keep bringing him up isn't it. You don't need to it's written all over every post Anyway I clearly remember making a comment on st Tonys body language a few years ago and getting lambasted by yourself so either you've had some road to Damascus turnaround on such matters or you have more faces than Big Ben ............. Tut, tut tut, replaced with an i , i i
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