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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 14:51:15 GMT
bony is on a good run of form and they have some pace up front I noticed their tight marking and pressing was a constant yesterday too
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 9, 2014 14:54:25 GMT
And instead of going where 5 star is the Flowerpot didn't we go to the shittiest of the Emirates where there's no oil? Good memory, Bayern... Looks like they went to an oil-less emirate called Ras al Khaimah. While many teams come to the UAE for winter sunshine in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai followed by hordes of press, Stoke City have arrived under the radar to train in Ras al Khaimah. The Potters hope to use the midwinter training camp to prepare for their must-win Premier League clash against Spurs a week today. And while the players can train alongside the emirate's mangroves, boss Tony Pulis may well use the trip to let off some steam. Pulis was left fuming after seeing his struggling side let slip a 1-0 lead against Chelsea at the weekend.I always found it an odd trip tbh. Like that paragraph says most go to Dubai or Abu Dhabi but we went there. I always thought there was more to it than warm weather training but that's just me being cynical.
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Post by FullerMagic on Feb 9, 2014 15:19:31 GMT
You being cynical, Bayern? I don't believe it! linkManchester United are set to travel to Dubai for a short mid-season break after Wednesday's clash with Arsenal, Yahoo Maktoob understands.
And they won't be the only side heading for warmer climes with fellow Premier League sides Stoke City, West Ham and Crystal Palace also understood to be heading for the emirate.
The trio also bowed out of the FA Cup in the earlier rounds with West Ham losing heavily to Nottingham Forest, Stoke losing at Chelsea and Palace being dumped out by holders Wigan.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 12:24:55 GMT
GK: Begovic
RB: Cameron CB: Shawcross CB: Muniesa LB: Pieters
Water Carrier: Whelan Quarterback: Adam
RW: Odemwingie LW: Assaidi
CF/CM/CB/WorkYourBo**ocksOff/RunAroundALot: Walters
CF: Crouch
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Post by cousindupree on Feb 10, 2014 15:26:59 GMT
I wonder what performance we will get? The ManU Chelsea up and at em or the Norwich, Cardiff can't be arsed. The manager needs to get them firing in this sort of home game. As for the trip to the UAE. The last time we went there our first game back was against Spurs who had played about 5 games in 2 weeks. We were absolutely shocking and still looked like we were on the beach.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2014 22:29:45 GMT
Just heard on sky news that Michu and Shelvey could be back for Swansea. Bloody marvellous how they seem to get fit, when these teams come to play us!
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Post by PenkPonther on Feb 11, 2014 1:00:00 GMT
Let's give Chico Flores some grief in this one.
In the same way that we sing "Whelan, Whelan", we should sing "Squealer! Squealer!"
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Post by adi on Feb 11, 2014 1:13:43 GMT
Garry Monk looks like crimefighting coroner Quincy. He looks like one of the drug dealers in Harry Brown (Caine film)
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Post by Birchesheadpotter on Feb 11, 2014 10:37:10 GMT
Begovic
Cameron . Shawcross . Wilson . Pieters
Whelan
Odemwingie . Adam . Arnautovic
Guidetti
Crouch
Job done, 2-0.
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Post by trickydicky73 on Feb 11, 2014 12:24:43 GMT
We will win 3-1 and absolutely dominate the game.
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Post by kurt on Feb 11, 2014 13:02:49 GMT
Begovic Cameron . Shawcross . Wilson . Pieters Whelan Odemwingie . Adam . Arnautovic Guidetti Crouch Job done, 2-0. I would prefer Arni gainst ManCity and Arsenal...give him a Break tomorrow, then he has 10 Days to get 100 % fit.
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Post by stokefanone on Feb 11, 2014 14:04:46 GMT
Can't do with this numbers crap, 4411, 442, 451, 433. Its all about pace, if you have it you will trouble opponents. Main reason we have been doing better is because we have some pace and genuine class up front at the moment with Odie, the midfield is looking to move the ball forward quicker and a bit more quality from the likes of Arni, Assi and Odie. Ho, and not forgetting leaving Nzonzie out of the starting line-up, which I suggested a month ago. There are only two systems in my eyes, pushing up to try and score goals and win the game or sitting back to protect the game, systems change all the time during a game. The problem with Pulis was that he tried to control the flow of games by stopping creativity from the opposition, thereby nullifying the game, creating negative football and impossible to enjoy, unless you are frustrating the top teams so the underdog feelgood factor takes over. Pulis only ever allows one player to be free to think, Fuller was that man at Stoke, for 5 years an exceptional player. Without Ricardo, Pulis would have had his marching orders years ago, his genuine world class and flair created the smokescreen for Pulis. Pulis is no great manager, just a very stubborn man who does not give a toss what anyone thinks of his ultra-negative approach. If we do go down this season it is a price worth paying to be rid of the negativity of Pulis ball, though I dont see that happening.
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Post by kerouac on Feb 11, 2014 15:24:44 GMT
Can't do with this numbers crap, 4411, 442, 451, 433. Its all about pace, if you have it you will trouble opponents. Main reason we have been doing better is because we have some pace and genuine class up front at the moment with Odie, the midfield is looking to move the ball forward quicker and a bit more quality from the likes of Arni, Assi and Odie. Ho, and not forgetting leaving Nzonzie out of the starting line-up, which I suggested a month ago. There are only two systems in my eyes, pushing up to try and score goals and win the game or sitting back to protect the game, systems change all the time during a game. The problem with Pulis was that he tried to control the flow of games by stopping creativity from the opposition, thereby nullifying the game, creating negative football and impossible to enjoy, unless you are frustrating the top teams so the underdog feelgood factor takes over. Pulis only ever allows one player to be free to think, Fuller was that man at Stoke, for 5 years an exceptional player. Without Ricardo, Pulis would have had his marching orders years ago, his genuine world class and flair created the smokescreen for Pulis. Pulis is no great manager, just a very stubborn man who does not give a toss what anyone thinks of his ultra-negative approach. If we do go down this season it is a price worth paying to be rid of the negativity of Pulis ball, though I dont see that happening. I agree 100%
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2014 16:59:57 GMT
Assaidi and Arnie both doubtful
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Post by thevoid on Feb 11, 2014 17:54:21 GMT
Garry Monk looks like crimefighting coroner Quincy. He looks like one of the drug dealers in Harry Brown (Caine film) Good film that, need to see it again.
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Post by ianstokie on Feb 11, 2014 19:31:02 GMT
Can't do with this numbers crap, 4411, 442, 451, 433. Its all about pace, if you have it you will trouble opponents. Main reason we have been doing better is because we have some pace and genuine class up front at the moment with Odie, the midfield is looking to move the ball forward quicker and a bit more quality from the likes of Arni, Assi and Odie. Ho, and not forgetting leaving Nzonzie out of the starting line-up, which I suggested a month ago. There are only two systems in my eyes, pushing up to try and score goals and win the game or sitting back to protect the game, systems change all the time during a game. The problem with Pulis was that he tried to control the flow of games by stopping creativity from the opposition, thereby nullifying the game, creating negative football and impossible to enjoy, unless you are frustrating the top teams so the underdog feelgood factor takes over. Pulis only ever allows one player to be free to think, Fuller was that man at Stoke, for 5 years an exceptional player. Without Ricardo, Pulis would have had his marching orders years ago, his genuine world class and flair created the smokescreen for Pulis. Pulis is no great manager, just a very stubborn man who does not give a toss what anyone thinks of his ultra-negative approach. If we do go down this season it is a price worth paying to be rid of the negativity of Pulis ball, though I dont see that happening. I agree 100% And me 50 35 12 1 2 %
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Post by towraytek on Feb 11, 2014 21:20:06 GMT
Hellish windy tomorrow night, peaking just before ko time. Hope its not a repeat of that West Brom fixture about 10 years ago when the ball wouldn't stay still
Ek
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Post by Gods on Feb 12, 2014 1:09:47 GMT
Assaidi and Arnie both doubtful Do you know what is wrong with them?
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Post by musik on Feb 12, 2014 2:16:42 GMT
Stoke 3 - Swansea 0 (2-0) Ref: Lee Mittock from Berlingpool Linesmen: Gary Hatoff from Jillihampton and Phil McNaughty from Burnsville 4th Official: Julia D Toots from Crestwich Att: 20892 Goal scorers: Arnautovic 43rd and Assaidi 44th plus Guidetti 88th. Rate: 5 of 5 EyeQ solution://musik
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Post by petemac on Feb 12, 2014 7:05:25 GMT
If we can just grind out a win tonight and Sunderland lose it'll put a nice little gap there to buffer us against our next game. I fancy us getting a point against Arse after though. And then of course we should be going all out to win the next one.
Knowing us we will probably lose tonight then beat Citeh then draw against the Arse then lose to Norwich.
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Post by estrangedsonoffaye on Feb 12, 2014 7:35:56 GMT
Can't do with this numbers crap, 4411, 442, 451, 433. Its all about pace, if you have it you will trouble opponents. Main reason we have been doing better is because we have some pace and genuine class up front at the moment with Odie, the midfield is looking to move the ball forward quicker and a bit more quality from the likes of Arni, Assi and Odie. Ho, and not forgetting leaving Nzonzie out of the starting line-up, which I suggested a month ago. There are only two systems in my eyes, pushing up to try and score goals and win the game or sitting back to protect the game, systems change all the time during a game. The problem with Pulis was that he tried to control the flow of games by stopping creativity from the opposition, thereby nullifying the game, creating negative football and impossible to enjoy, unless you are frustrating the top teams so the underdog feelgood factor takes over. Pulis only ever allows one player to be free to think, Fuller was that man at Stoke, for 5 years an exceptional player. Without Ricardo, Pulis would have had his marching orders years ago, his genuine world class and flair created the smokescreen for Pulis. Pulis is no great manager, just a very stubborn man who does not give a toss what anyone thinks of his ultra-negative approach. If we do go down this season it is a price worth paying to be rid of the negativity of Pulis ball, though I dont see that happening. Nothing is a price worth paying for relegation, all that will come with relegation is sale of assets, increased expectation to succeed first time round and decreased gates. As for Tony, he is a good manager. He gets teams organised and working together, there's no Fuller at Crystal Palace so what's the explanation?
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Post by GrahamHyde on Feb 12, 2014 9:14:40 GMT
Huge game tonight.
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Post by podolipotter on Feb 12, 2014 11:38:34 GMT
Two very good performances in a row for Stoke, Wow! But Three??? Hopefully Bego can score in the first minute again to set us off but I think we may struggle to cope with Swansea's quick passing. Still with hurricane force winds in the Irish Sea forecast for around 7 tonight, it will certainly be a blower at the Brit tonight so anything could happen. Heart says 3-1 win, head says 0=1, 0-2 possible. Fingers - and everything else! - crossed.
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Post by agingerstokie on Feb 12, 2014 13:46:12 GMT
If we have severe wind I can't see their passing game being that effective.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 13:53:48 GMT
If we have severe wind I can't see their passing game being that effective. I agree. Let's hope they spend the 90 minutes wellying it in the air. That'll teach us.
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Post by Silkystoke on Feb 12, 2014 14:02:32 GMT
If we have severe wind I can't see their passing game being that effective. I agree. Let's hope they spend the 90 minutes wellying it in the air. That'll teach us. We're gonna have severe wind...must be the wright's pies..!!!
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Feb 12, 2014 14:17:12 GMT
Anyone else think 15/8 is an absolutely huge price on us tonight?
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Post by Gods on Feb 12, 2014 14:23:47 GMT
Anyone else think 15/8 is an absolutely huge price on us tonight? What can you get on the draw? That is where my money would go.
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Post by BigKahunaBurger on Feb 12, 2014 14:27:06 GMT
Anyone else think 15/8 is an absolutely huge price on us tonight? What can you get on the draw? That is where my money would go. 9/4 on the draw, 15/8 for either team. I've gone for us in full confidence.
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Post by Gods on Feb 12, 2014 14:30:36 GMT
What can you get on the draw? That is where my money would go. 9/4 on the draw, 15/8 for either team. I've gone for us in full confidence. Bookies really can't call this one it seems and I don't wonder why!
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