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Post by theteacher on Feb 1, 2017 23:31:16 GMT
Heard a bloke behind me when I was walking back to the car saying he could tell already that Berahino would be no good for Stoke. WTF!!! Was he wearing a cap? |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 1, 2017 23:37:04 GMT
Has to start on Saturday for me. But other than playing him on the right I think it's hard to get him in the team with Crouch and still have enough in midfield. But 442 might be worth trying. Doesn't look like he's got more than 20 minutes in him to me. Appearances can be deceptive, of course, but these players who don't play seem to spend too much time in the gym. His physique has totally changed since the last time he played regularly so it will take a little time for him to get match fit and into match shape. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 1, 2017 23:42:51 GMT
Has to start on Saturday for me. But other than playing him on the right I think it's hard to get him in the team with Crouch and still have enough in midfield. But 442 might be worth trying. Doesn't look like he's got more than 20 minutes in him to me. Appearances can be deceptive, of course, but these players who don't play seem to spend too much time in the gym. His physique has totally changed since the last time he played regularly so it will take a little time for him to get match fit and into match shape. He played 25 tonight didn't he? And his fitness looked fine and he buzzed around a lot, made some good runs that as normal were ignored and did well to fashion a chance when he did. Yes his sharpness wasn't there but it's not going to be. Maybe it was seeing a Stoke player make a run in behind that has done it for me! If Shaq is still fucked I'd be very tempted to start N'Goy for the same reason too. |
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Post by peterthornesboots on Feb 1, 2017 23:44:49 GMT
Has to start on Saturday for me. But other than playing him on the right I think it's hard to get him in the team with Crouch and still have enough in midfield. But 442 might be worth trying. He probably would have started on Saturday had Crouch not scored tonight. I can't see Hughes playing 4-4-2 away from home which means that he would be shunted onto the wing. Or more likely is that he will come off the bench again. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 1, 2017 23:46:58 GMT
Has to start on Saturday for me. But other than playing him on the right I think it's hard to get him in the team with Crouch and still have enough in midfield. But 442 might be worth trying. He probably would have started on Saturday had Crouch not scored tonight. I can't see Hughes playing 4-4-2 away from home which means that he would be shunted onto the wing. Or more likely is that he will come off the bench again. We can't start another game with Afellay on the wing though so that's an option and one I wouldn't mind for now tbh. |
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Post by Boothen on Feb 1, 2017 23:47:51 GMT
Liked his little hi-five with Crouch when he came on. Shows he's fitting into the team.
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Post by ashleyscfc on Feb 1, 2017 23:50:56 GMT
Needs 6-12 months before we can judge, as long as he's showing good signs after pre-season ill be chuffed. The more game time we can give him this year the better.
Crouch and Saido is a different option, but we need legs in midfield to make up for it
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Post by peterthornesboots on Feb 2, 2017 0:00:47 GMT
He probably would have started on Saturday had Crouch not scored tonight. I can't see Hughes playing 4-4-2 away from home which means that he would be shunted onto the wing. Or more likely is that he will come off the bench again. We can't start another game with Afellay on the wing though so that's an option and one I wouldn't mind for now tbh. Afellay is certainly not a winger! He played very narrow tonight and wasn't really an outlet - wasted! I'm not entirely sure what the solution would be. Walters? Shaqiri? are they both definately out? |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 2, 2017 0:04:03 GMT
We can't start another game with Afellay on the wing though so that's an option and one I wouldn't mind for now tbh. Afellay is certainly not a winger! He played very narrow tonight and wasn't really an outlet - wasted! I'm not entirely sure what the solution would be. Walters? Shaqiri? are they both definately out? Walters is and Walters is never the solution on the wing. Where was Diouf, he should be back by now. I'd happily N'Goy out there if needs be. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 0:08:38 GMT
Affy not a winger. Correct!
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Post by turtlefox on Feb 2, 2017 0:10:17 GMT
We all know that he's unfit and I thought Hughes was brave to put him on with 20mins to go and the game in the balance.
Saying that, thought he did OK, with some pretty positive work.
I'd only bring him on on Saturday if we are could for the 3 points at the time. He needs a little more gym work before he starts for 90 mins and you don't know how the home coming will effect him.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 2, 2017 0:24:38 GMT
What was up with Shaq? Exploding calf again?
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 2, 2017 0:30:09 GMT
We all know that he's unfit and I thought Hughes was brave to put him on with 20mins to go and the game in the balance. Saying that, thought he did OK, with some pretty positive work. I'd only bring him on on Saturday if we are could for the 3 points at the time. He needs a little more gym work before he starts for 90 mins and you don't know how the home coming will effect him. Less gym for me. He's bulked up too much. Get him pounding the miles, putting in the hard yards. |
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Post by stokie1 on Feb 2, 2017 0:38:24 GMT
I have very low expectations. Hopefully he will prove me wrong.
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Post by StokieBoy31 on Feb 2, 2017 0:45:25 GMT
He's a little bit larger than I remember, but that will go in a month or so with games.
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Post by RichJonesy on Feb 2, 2017 0:47:44 GMT
4-4-2 with Diouf out wide on the right if Shaqiri isn't fit and what about Bony and Berahino up front?
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Post by trentvegas on Feb 2, 2017 1:34:28 GMT
Reminds me of a young African Michael Owen
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Post by somersetstokie on Feb 2, 2017 2:51:38 GMT
I expect we'll have to wait until next season to see if he's good for Stoke. The last Stoke player to score 20 or more league goals in a season was Peter Thorne who got 24 in season 1999/2000. That is a long time ago.
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Post by clarkeda on Feb 2, 2017 8:20:56 GMT
We all know that he's unfit and I thought Hughes was brave to put him on with 20mins to go and the game in the balance. Saying that, thought he did OK, with some pretty positive work. I'd only bring him on on Saturday if we are could for the 3 points at the time. He needs a little more gym work before he starts for 90 mins and you don't know how the home coming will effect him. Less gym for me. He's bulked up too much. Get him pounding the miles, putting in the hard yards. This. But needs to be live games to 'get his eye in' again |
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Post by RichJonesy on Feb 2, 2017 8:23:59 GMT
I expect we'll have to wait until next season to see if he's good for Stoke. The last Stoke player to score 20 or more league goals in a season was Peter Thorne who got 24 in season 1999/2000. That is a long time ago. I want 20 out of him this season. |
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Post by mrred on Feb 2, 2017 9:35:28 GMT
I don't know if i'd take him to West Brom. Yes he needs to get competitive game time under his belt but is it worth the risk by taking him back to that cesspit? No doubt Pulis will have his finest to 'mark' him. He'll get nothing but pelters down there from their lot. Just all depends on the strength of his character I suppose.
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Feb 2, 2017 10:05:27 GMT
I don't know if i'd take him to West Brom. Yes he needs to get competitive game time under his belt but is it worth the risk by taking him back to that cesspit? No doubt Pulis will have his finest to 'mark' him. He'll get nothing but pelters down there from their lot. Just all depends on the strength of his character I suppose. He'll absolutely thrive on that atmosphere, he'll want nothing more than to stick one on them. |
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Post by ysc1 on Feb 2, 2017 10:06:35 GMT
Berahino to get the last minute winner.... Its going to happen
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Post by GeneralFaye on Feb 2, 2017 10:06:50 GMT
We haven't got the players for 4-4-2, Especially if Shaqiri is out again.
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Post by mrred on Feb 2, 2017 10:16:16 GMT
I don't know if i'd take him to West Brom. Yes he needs to get competitive game time under his belt but is it worth the risk by taking him back to that cesspit? No doubt Pulis will have his finest to 'mark' him. He'll get nothing but pelters down there from their lot. Just all depends on the strength of his character I suppose. He'll absolutely thrive on that atmosphere, he'll want nothing more than to stick one on them. I hope you're right mate. I'm dying in the hope that he'll score the winner. The possibilities for celebrations are endless. |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Feb 2, 2017 10:18:51 GMT
Doesn't look like he's got more than 20 minutes in him to me. Appearances can be deceptive, of course, but these players who don't play seem to spend too much time in the gym. His physique has totally changed since the last time he played regularly so it will take a little time for him to get match fit and into match shape. He played 25 tonight didn't he? And his fitness looked fine and he buzzed around a lot, made some good runs that as normal were ignored and did well to fashion a chance when he did. Yes his sharpness wasn't there but it's not going to be. Maybe it was seeing a Stoke player make a run in behind that has done it for me! If Shaq is still fucked I'd be very tempted to start N'Goy for the same reason too. Not a prayer he'll start Saturday mate,Crouch's height is essential for us in this game |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Feb 2, 2017 10:24:30 GMT
He played 25 tonight didn't he? And his fitness looked fine and he buzzed around a lot, made some good runs that as normal were ignored and did well to fashion a chance when he did. Yes his sharpness wasn't there but it's not going to be. Maybe it was seeing a Stoke player make a run in behind that has done it for me! If Shaq is still fucked I'd be very tempted to start N'Goy for the same reason too. Not a prayer he'll start Saturday mate,Crouch's height is essential for us in this game I'd start both! We can't have Afellay on the wing ever again. |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Feb 2, 2017 10:25:20 GMT
Not a prayer he'll start Saturday mate,Crouch's height is essential for us in this game I'd start both! We can't have Afellay on the wing ever again. Agree about Affalley but just can't see him starting both |
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Post by parsons75 on Feb 2, 2017 10:30:26 GMT
He's definitely carrying some extra timber.
So it wasn't Pulis bullying him after all?
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Post by edaboagenawo on Feb 2, 2017 10:34:47 GMT
Stay level. A couple of bad games and he'll be shit again. He isn't sharp enough yet. Needs games and fast. He's already burdened with the weight of expectation on his shoulders but when he is fully match fit. We'll know a lot more about Pulis' judgement. |
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