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Post by boskampsflaps on Aug 27, 2014 11:37:01 GMT
We are, its been 2 games, its not acceptable
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Post by vahl on Aug 27, 2014 11:39:11 GMT
I think we will take our frustrations out on these poor bastards tonight.
4 or 5 goals, clean sheet etc.
Goarn Stoke!
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Aug 27, 2014 11:40:25 GMT
Sorensen Cameron Huth Shawcross Muniesa Moses Sidwell Adam Arnautovic Bojan Odemwingie
I think this team would be good. Subs to come on would be Diouf, Nzonzi and Walters/Crouch. Sidwell, Odemwingie, Arnie, Huth, Bojan and Adam all need game time and confidence. Hopefully Diouf's fresh legs will aid his search for a goal if brought on second half.
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Aug 27, 2014 11:43:51 GMT
We are, its been 2 games, its not acceptable These are the high expectations bringing us down. We've been getting used to having steak and chips every week and it's just not acceptable.
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Post by Clem Fandango on Aug 27, 2014 12:01:50 GMT
It'll be good if Hughes include an academy player on the bench its the sort thing the lads need in terms of motivation.
I'm hoping we'll see Moses and maybe Johnny Tex getting a run out as well.
If Bardsley is still in the team for tonight as rumoured then maybe Cameron will get a run out in centre mid.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2014 12:11:27 GMT
It'll be good if Hughes include an academy player on the bench its the sort thing the lads need in terms of motivation. I'm hoping we'll see Moses and maybe Johnny Tex getting a run out as well. If Bardsley is still in the team for tonight as rumoured then maybe Cameron will get a run out in centre mid. Ollie Shenton playing just off Bojan? It'd be great experience if he was named on the bench.
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Post by crownmeking on Aug 27, 2014 12:37:48 GMT
Has it been confirmed if Bojan is out for tonight? If so, do we know why?
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Post by mrcoke on Aug 27, 2014 12:47:37 GMT
People are expecting MH to put out his "second strings" tonight and they may well be right.
IMO he should put out his strongest available team to get more match time, increase team understanding, which has been sadly lacking, and hand out a warning: "If you can't cut it against Pompey, do you expect to be picked for the ManC match?"
It's very important to the club and supporters that there is no slip up for this match and to get into winning ways.
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Post by Clem Fandango on Aug 27, 2014 12:50:56 GMT
People are expecting MH to put out his "second strings" tonight and they may well be right. IMO he should put out his strongest available team to get more match time, increase team understanding, which has been sadly lacking, and hand out a warning: "If you can't cut it against Pompey, do you expect to be picked for the ManC match?" It's very important to the club and supporters that there is no slip up for this match and to get into winning ways. I agree however when you've a large squad like ours this does present an opportunity to rotate a few around to get some game time as well. Certainly somebody like Diouf might benefit from a game like this where theres a chance he could grab that all important first goal. However Crouch does need a game as well.
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Post by sopendal on Aug 27, 2014 13:12:56 GMT
People are expecting MH to put out his "second strings" tonight and they may well be right. IMO he should put out his strongest available team to get more match time, increase team understanding, which has been sadly lacking, and hand out a warning: "If you can't cut it against Pompey, do you expect to be picked for the ManC match?" It's very important to the club and supporters that there is no slip up for this match and to get into winning ways. Just curious- judging after the first 2 league games- how do you determine the best squad without actually rotating a few players around to see who plays better? Lets face the reality- those two games were far from satisfactory, and although it was just 2 games, this is an opportunity for a few players that did not get too much play time to show what they are capable of. Without picking on anyone, or finger pointing on some players, wouldn't you perhaps want to see an alternative to wilson, diouf, nzonzi, arnie.. And i am going to put my head on a guillotine - maybe even bego?
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Post by podolipotter on Aug 27, 2014 13:37:14 GMT
People are expecting MH to put out his "second strings" tonight and they may well be right. IMO he should put out his strongest available team to get more match time, increase team understanding, which has been sadly lacking, and hand out a warning: "If you can't cut it against Pompey, do you expect to be picked for the ManC match?" It's very important to the club and supporters that there is no slip up for this match and to get into winning ways. Just curious- judging after the first 2 league games- how do you determine the best squad without actually rotating a few players around to see who plays better? Lets face the reality- those two games were far from satisfactory, and although it was just 2 games, this is an opportunity for a few players that did not get too much play time to show what they are capable of. Without picking on anyone, or finger pointing on some players, wouldn't you perhaps want to see an alternative to wilson, diouf, nzonzi, arnie.. And i am going to put my head on a guillotine - maybe even bego? And the pre-season training and friendlies achieved what exactly??
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Post by cheifheathscfc on Aug 27, 2014 13:38:35 GMT
does anyone know if its pay on the gate tonight? thanks
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Post by sopendal on Aug 27, 2014 13:48:49 GMT
Just curious- judging after the first 2 league games- how do you determine the best squad without actually rotating a few players around to see who plays better? Lets face the reality- those two games were far from satisfactory, and although it was just 2 games, this is an opportunity for a few players that did not get too much play time to show what they are capable of. Without picking on anyone, or finger pointing on some players, wouldn't you perhaps want to see an alternative to wilson, diouf, nzonzi, arnie.. And i am going to put my head on a guillotine - maybe even bego? And the pre-season training and friendlies achieved what exactly?? Well, obviously, not too much
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Post by BraveSirRobin on Aug 27, 2014 13:49:22 GMT
Yeah ....looks like its first come first served on the seats too . Hope nobody is sitting in my st seat!
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Aug 27, 2014 14:38:12 GMT
Has it been confirmed if Bojan is out for tonight? If so, do we know why? I don't think its confirmed, but the Portsmouth site seems to think he has a rib injury.
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Post by Northy on Aug 27, 2014 14:43:57 GMT
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Post by jeycov on Aug 27, 2014 15:04:02 GMT
Has it been confirmed if Bojan is out for tonight? If so, do we know why? I don't think its confirmed, but the Portsmouth site seems to think he has a rib injury. On SSN saying rib injury for Bojan and Bardsley took a knock in our last game so won't feature Moses to start Surely Cameron will play if he is staying with us? (I hope he does stay)
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Post by crownmeking on Aug 27, 2014 15:18:39 GMT
I don't think its confirmed, but the Portsmouth site seems to think he has a rib injury. On SSN saying rib injury for Bojan and Bardsley took a knock in our last game so won't feature Moses to start Surely Cameron will play if he is staying with us? (I hope he does stay) Strange, Ireland was out with a rib injury too... I would of thought Cameron will start.
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Post by stokiejoeofalsager on Aug 27, 2014 15:53:10 GMT
I don't think its confirmed, but the Portsmouth site seems to think he has a rib injury. On SSN saying rib injury for Bojan and Bardsley took a knock in our last game so won't feature Moses to start Surely Cameron will play if he is staying with us? (I hope he does stay) That's a bit of a blow. Thought bojan would do well tonight. Oh well. Charlie it is.
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Post by hurley on Aug 27, 2014 17:49:35 GMT
Alright, so as I've said before in another post this is my first year following Stoke. Are these threads the best place to follow games with other supporters?
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Post by kavinwestoz on Aug 27, 2014 18:00:35 GMT
Alright, so as I've said before in another post this is my first year following Stoke. Are these threads the best place to follow games with other supporters? yes here is best or twitter if you follow the right people
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Post by hurley on Aug 27, 2014 18:07:21 GMT
Alright, so as I've said before in another post this is my first year following Stoke. Are these threads the best place to follow games with other supporters? yes here is best or twitter if you follow the right people Any recommendations?
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Post by StokieNath on Aug 27, 2014 18:12:24 GMT
Confirmed stoke team v Pompey Butland, Wikinson, Shawcross, Huth, Munisea, Cameron, Odemwingie, Walters , Crouch, Moses, Adam
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Post by kavinwestoz on Aug 27, 2014 18:13:37 GMT
yes here is best or twitter if you follow the right people Any recommendations? @mightypotters1 @stokeloudandproud stokecity@bytheminstokke northstokiefirst two very similar
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Post by kavinwestoz on Aug 27, 2014 18:16:18 GMT
c'mon Stoke apparently Portsmouth hae made 8 changes from the weekend. we have a fairly strong team hopefully we can build some confidence.
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Post by stokemanusa on Aug 27, 2014 18:47:09 GMT
Game on'
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Post by mccfred on Aug 27, 2014 18:53:48 GMT
Lets keep a close eye on Huth and G-Cam today!
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Post by harryburrows on Aug 27, 2014 18:59:16 GMT
howes geoff playing in the middle
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Post by Mint Berry Barks on Aug 27, 2014 19:00:11 GMT
Walters, 1 up.
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Post by stokiejoe on Aug 27, 2014 19:00:36 GMT
Walters goal
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