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Post by jimmygscfc on May 10, 2016 14:31:36 GMT
Based on that, I'm off to get his name on the back of my shirt. You'll need someone to stand next to you with 'Gabor' in that case. No-one under 50 will get that
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Post by chuffedstokie on May 10, 2016 14:35:33 GMT
Not a usual rumour monger.... but... A director at my place who is a big Man United fan with a box at Old Trafford just casually wandered up to me and asked if I was happy about 'Ashley Young'? My confused face led him to explain that it was 'common knowledge around Old Trafford' that he was on his way to Stoke in the summer. Went on to suggest that he was of the impression that we wanted him to replace Arnie (but seemed less convinced of this). Not convinced myself, but he seemed genuinely shocked that I wasn't in the know already. Anyone heard anything?.... One rumour that you wouldn't mind being a rumour. Keep an eye on that one.
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Post by petemac on May 10, 2016 14:46:55 GMT
Ricardo Fuller please but 10 years younger. We really do miss this fella
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Post by jimmygscfc on May 10, 2016 14:47:03 GMT
Not a usual rumour monger.... but... A director at my place who is a big Man United fan with a box at Old Trafford just casually wandered up to me and asked if I was happy about 'Ashley Young'? My confused face led him to explain that it was 'common knowledge around Old Trafford' that he was on his way to Stoke in the summer. Went on to suggest that he was of the impression that we wanted him to replace Arnie (but seemed less convinced of this). Not convinced myself, but he seemed genuinely shocked that I wasn't in the know already. Anyone heard anything?.... One rumour that you wouldn't mind being a rumour. Keep an eye on that one. Seriously? How old is he now? And I recall Stoke fans giving him dog's abuse when he's played against us. He's had his best days and for someone who relies on speed, he's not getting any quicker.
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Post by jezzascfc on May 10, 2016 14:48:31 GMT
You'll need someone to stand next to you with 'Gabor' in that case. No-one under 50 will get that I'm under 50 (only just though!!) and I get it, but I am au faith with all manner of cultural references from the "old days" (ie your time!).
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Post by jezzascfc on May 10, 2016 14:52:07 GMT
One rumour that you wouldn't mind being a rumour. Keep an eye on that one. Seriously? How old is he now? And I recall Stoke fans giving him dog's abuse when he's played against us. He's had his best days and for someone who relies on speed, he's not getting any quicker. Young is 30, same as Charlie and Afellay, younger than Walters and Whelan. I'd be happy enough on sensible wages, with minimal fee, to add him to the squad. I'd prefer Wijnaldum, but he'd cost 10m you'd think, even in Ashley's fire sale. On the abuse, I remember watching a Stoke home game v Pompey where Pennant got the kind of abuse that should put a player off a club for life. It didn't stop him joining Stoke.
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Post by chrisparker on May 10, 2016 15:07:28 GMT
We should sign the following players - - Niang - Song - Tom Carroll - Keane or Williams - Townsend
If we do then I can guarantee you we'll have a fabulous season.
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Post by jimmygscfc on May 10, 2016 15:16:41 GMT
Seriously? How old is he now? And I recall Stoke fans giving him dog's abuse when he's played against us. He's had his best days and for someone who relies on speed, he's not getting any quicker. Young is 30, same as Charlie and Afellay, younger than Walters and Whelan. I'd be happy enough on sensible wages, with minimal fee, to add him to the squad. I'd prefer Wijnaldum, but he'd cost 10m you'd think, even in Ashley's fire sale. On the abuse, I remember watching a Stoke home game v Pompey where Pennant got the kind of abuse that should put a player off a club for life. It didn't stop him joining Stoke. Yes, but Walters and Whelan are already here, as is Adam although I'll give you Afellay, but even he was 29 and had fewer miles on the clock due to lack of game time over the previous two seasons. I wouldn't be too happy with Young and I feel the same about those touting Andy Carroll. For all of his attributes, you really can only play one way with him. I don't see him as our frontline striker. And then there's his injury record...
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Post by jezzascfc on May 10, 2016 15:29:04 GMT
Young is 30, same as Charlie and Afellay, younger than Walters and Whelan. I'd be happy enough on sensible wages, with minimal fee, to add him to the squad. I'd prefer Wijnaldum, but he'd cost 10m you'd think, even in Ashley's fire sale. On the abuse, I remember watching a Stoke home game v Pompey where Pennant got the kind of abuse that should put a player off a club for life. It didn't stop him joining Stoke. Yes, but Walters and Whelan are already here, as is Adam although I'll give you Afellay, but even he was 29 and had fewer miles on the clock due to lack of game time over the previous two seasons. I wouldn't be too happy with Young and I feel the same about those touting Andy Carroll. For all of his attributes, you really can only play one way with him. I don't see him as our frontline striker. And then there's his injury record... Agreed on Carroll - he's not the man for a team with BMX behind him. We need a pacey, mobile forward, not a very large, incredibly injury prone, target man. From what I've seen of him, Breel Embolo, only 19, would be a star in the Premier League, but Wolfsburg had a 27m Euros bid rejected in January, so the summer bidding may be a bit rich for us. Realistically, I'd not be unhappy with the touted Zaza move.
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Post by jimmygscfc on May 10, 2016 15:41:52 GMT
Yes, but Walters and Whelan are already here, as is Adam although I'll give you Afellay, but even he was 29 and had fewer miles on the clock due to lack of game time over the previous two seasons. I wouldn't be too happy with Young and I feel the same about those touting Andy Carroll. For all of his attributes, you really can only play one way with him. I don't see him as our frontline striker. And then there's his injury record... Agreed on Carroll - he's not the man for a team with BMX behind him. We need a pacey, mobile forward, not a very large, incredibly injury prone, target man. From what I've seen of him, Breel Embolo, only 19, would be a star in the Premier League, but Wolfsburg had a 27m Euros bid rejected in January, so the summer bidding may be a bit rich for us. Realistically, I'd not be unhappy with the touted Zaza move. Embolo, at his age, isn't someone we'd buy though. He's one for the future that the bigger clubs will nurture.
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Post by stokiejoe on May 10, 2016 17:50:01 GMT
No-one under 50 will get that I'm under 50 (only just though!!) and I get it, but I am au faith with all manner of cultural references from the "old days" (ie your time!). We could sign the former Chelsea Doctor Eva and have the set
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Post by jezzascfc on May 10, 2016 18:01:25 GMT
I'm under 50 (only just though!!) and I get it, but I am au faith with all manner of cultural references from the "old days" (ie your time!). We could sign the former Chelsea Doctor Eva and have the set ...and he has a ready made chant - to the tune of Radio Gaga........"all we say is give it to Zaza"
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Post by stokiejoe on May 10, 2016 18:31:30 GMT
We could sign the former Chelsea Doctor Eva and have the set ...and he has a ready made chant - to the tune of Radio Gaga........"all we say is give it to Zaza" favourite band Queen
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Post by ScottNotSteve on May 10, 2016 18:41:16 GMT
Andre Gray from Burnley has been banging them in in the championship hasn't he? Plus he's fucking rapid.
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Post by jezzascfc on May 10, 2016 18:57:27 GMT
Andre Gray from Burnley has been banging them in in the championship hasn't he? Plus he's fucking rapid. ....but he's now a Premier League player anyway with them.
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Post by arnie3010 on May 10, 2016 21:30:28 GMT
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Post by PB1863 on May 10, 2016 21:39:58 GMT
...and he has a ready made chant - to the tune of Radio Gaga........"all we say is give it to Zaza" favourite band Queen Saw the musical WE WILL ROCK YOU last week. If you love queen you have to see this show.
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Post by superheroantonius on May 11, 2016 13:08:36 GMT
We need an upgrade on Haugaard
someone a lot better than Jakob
Personally , i would go for Warwick Davis
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Post by thevoid68 on May 11, 2016 16:27:43 GMT
I'd love Islam Slimani from Sporting. 25 goals in the Portugese league this year, and he's just the right blend of speed and strength. Wouldn't mind spending £20-25m on him at all.
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Post by ayem on May 11, 2016 16:40:28 GMT
El shaaraway. Last sold price under 20million.
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Post by nott1 on May 11, 2016 16:41:47 GMT
One rumour that you wouldn't mind being a rumour. Keep an eye on that one. Seriously? How old is he now? And I recall Stoke fans giving him dog's abuse when he's played against us. He's had his best days and for someone who relies on speed, he's not getting any quicker. We don't want any old shite from the shite, and he's not fit to lick Arnie's boots!
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Post by sbooth442 on May 11, 2016 16:47:44 GMT
i agree, crouch has had is day unfortunately, i think a Danny Ings, or a Charlie Austin would be a good fit, any thoughts
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