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Post by boskampsflaps on Jul 23, 2017 10:12:51 GMT
This was nailed on to happen, his brother has been chasing a big money move for a couple of years...the big plus is we scalped the porno brothers for £25m..The hope is we spend the money wisely this time... 25 only if they qualify for Europe , a chunk of which goes to Germany if you want to see scalping watch Southampton this isn't even a haircut . A chunk, more like a crumb.
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Post by steve66 on Jul 23, 2017 10:24:56 GMT
Think we've done well to get 10 times more than we paid, he's only used scfc for his next ego stepping move, interesting to see hammers fans reactions to his arm waving tantrums!
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Post by mozzer on Jul 23, 2017 11:10:33 GMT
Has Arnie said anything to make this hatred towards him as bad as it is? I've only read that he wants to move on because the club have failed to deliver their promises. Have I missed anything else?? Did he bum a supporter on the way out?? It is so funny isn't it, even the West Ham boys are laughing their bag off at the small team attitude of some of the contributors of this thread..... a city in shock as a good stoke player moves on!!He has gone on to bigger and better things get over it, they are building to win something this year and so far it looks like we are happy to try finish anywhere up from 4th bottom and survive on the premier league gravy train, I ant blame the bloke.
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Post by chuckrocky on Jul 23, 2017 11:23:28 GMT
Has Arnie said anything to make this hatred towards him as bad as it is? I've only read that he wants to move on because the club have failed to deliver their promises. Have I missed anything else?? Did he bum a supporter on the way out?? It is so funny isn't it, even the West Ham boys are laughing their bag off at the small team attitude of some of the contributors of this thread..... a city in shock as a good stoke player moves on!!He has gone on to bigger and better things get over it, they are building to win something this year and so far it looks like we are happy to try finish anywhere up from 4th bottom and survive on the premier league gravy train, I ant blame the bloke. Funny that, this time last year I was reading their forum and laughing my tits off at their reaction to Payet engineering his move away. They've made some decent signings but I'd hardly class them as 'building to win something'.
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Post by nott1 on Jul 23, 2017 11:25:49 GMT
Has Arnie said anything to make this hatred towards him as bad as it is? I've only read that he wants to move on because the club have failed to deliver their promises. Have I missed anything else?? Did he bum a supporter on the way out?? It is so funny isn't it, even the West Ham boys are laughing their bag off at the small team attitude of some of the contributors of this thread..... a city in shock as a good stoke player moves on!!He has gone on to bigger and better things get over it, they are building to win something this year and so far it looks like we are happy to try finish anywhere up from 4th bottom and survive on the premier league gravy train, I ant blame the bloke. Why are they calling Stokies 6 fingered? I know several down Burslem way with three!
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Post by cwpscfc on Jul 23, 2017 11:33:10 GMT
To be fair, Arnie probably knew Sobhi was hot on his tail for a starting place. Arnie strikes me as the type of character that wouldn't thrive under pressure for a start. I think he would sulk and cause disruption within the ranks! Knowing this, if you were in that position, surely you'd be thinking if I don't get my place, im going be stuck on the bench behind Rama, no teams will have any interest in me what so ever.. if they did it would be roughly around the wages stoke were paying (if not less). London, happy days! An additional 30k, no competition as I'm their record signing, surely they've got play me? This is all in theory may I add.
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Post by PolPotter on Jul 23, 2017 11:37:16 GMT
It is so funny isn't it, even the West Ham boys are laughing their bag off at the small team attitude of some of the contributors of this thread..... a city in shock as a good stoke player moves on!!He has gone on to bigger and better things get over it, they are building to win something this year and so far it looks like we are happy to try finish anywhere up from 4th bottom and survive on the premier league gravy train, I ant blame the bloke. Why are they calling Stokies 6 fingered? I know several down Burslem way with three! I would give anything for 2 extra fingers.
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Post by mozzer on Jul 23, 2017 11:37:22 GMT
It is so funny isn't it, even the West Ham boys are laughing their bag off at the small team attitude of some of the contributors of this thread..... a city in shock as a good stoke player moves on!!He has gone on to bigger and better things get over it, they are building to win something this year and so far it looks like we are happy to try finish anywhere up from 4th bottom and survive on the premier league gravy train, I ant blame the bloke. Funny that, this time last year I was reading their forum and laughing my tits off at their reaction to Payet engineering his move away. They've made some decent signings but I'd hardly class them as 'building to win something'. Hardly engineering a move away by putting in a transfer request is he, he is showing a statement of dissatisfaction and wants to move on, he did not go on strike as Poyet did or act a complete dick like Poyet did over a protracted period. So you would not class that as building to win something, buying our best player or any of the players they currently have bought so far.... That is interesting...... so what exactly are Stoke doing at the mo then with all the transfer inactivity and talk of our youngsters chances which is nothing short of a footballing gamble, have you just ruined my season before it has even kicked off because if WHU are not building to win something we certainly are not building, last years achievement was nothing short of a football horror show with our chances of winning anything, regular 4-0 hammering's, Hull or Wolves anyone...plenty of time for us to pull 4 or 5 signings out of the bag of course, but the current line up and squad makes next season look nothing but well..............bleak!
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Post by fortressbritannia on Jul 23, 2017 11:38:19 GMT
Realistically we've got a good deal we've fucked a potentially disruptive player off. We already have a replacement in place and he ain't going to achieve anything at WHU.
Build a bridge, we'll give him a load of shit at the Brit and send packing with his tail in between his legs
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Post by nott1 on Jul 23, 2017 11:40:55 GMT
Funny that, this time last year I was reading their forum and laughing my tits off at their reaction to Payet engineering his move away. They've made some decent signings but I'd hardly class them as 'building to win something'. Hardly engineering a move away by putting in a transfer request is he, he is showing a statement of dissatisfaction and wants to move on, he did not go on strike as Poyet did or act a complete dick like Poyet did over a protracted period. So you would not class that as building to win something, buying our best player or any of the players they currently have bought so far.... That is interesting...... so what exactly are Stoke doing at the mo then with all the transfer inactivity and talk of our youngsters chances which is nothing short of a footballing gamble, have you just ruined my season before it has even kicked off because if WHU are not building to win something we certainly are not building, last years achievement was nothing short of a football horror show with our chances of winning anything, regular 4-0 hammering's, Hull or Wolves anyone...plenty of time for us to pull 4 or 5 signings out of the bag of course, but the current line up and squad makes next season look nothing but well..............bleak! I think the best way to engineer a move away is to put in a transfer request!
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Post by mrred on Jul 23, 2017 11:48:11 GMT
I think people are pissed at the way he's gone about it- a pencil-necked, cowardly move in hiding behind his brothers skirt, then subsequently fucking off without even the most basic, pre-written thank you to the club that's pulled his career from just about falling into obscurity and the fans that loved him (never understood it personally- just because he swings his bollocks round like a stroppy teenager).
I think it's come as a shock to some people that their cult hero is just another 10 a penny, mercenary cunt.
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Post by werrington on Jul 23, 2017 11:58:59 GMT
I think people are pissed at the way he's gone about it- a pencil-necked, cowardly move in hiding behind his brothers skirt, then subsequently fucking off without even the most basic, pre-written thank you to the club that's pulled his career from just about falling into obscurity and the fans that loved him (never understood it personally- just because he swings his bollocks round like a stroppy teenager). I think it's come as a shock to some people that their cult hero is just another 10 a penny, mercenary cunt. The more successful you become the more this type of player arrives Hand on heart I think a successful Sobhi will go the same way ...could be wrong and hopefully I am it's just an opinion
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Post by mrred on Jul 23, 2017 12:03:29 GMT
I think people are pissed at the way he's gone about it- a pencil-necked, cowardly move in hiding behind his brothers skirt, then subsequently fucking off without even the most basic, pre-written thank you to the club that's pulled his career from just about falling into obscurity and the fans that loved him (never understood it personally- just because he swings his bollocks round like a stroppy teenager). I think it's come as a shock to some people that their cult hero is just another 10 a penny, mercenary cunt. The more successful you become the more this type of player arrives Hand on heart I think a successful Sobhi will go the same way ...could be wrong and hopefully I am it's just an opinion I don't know, Sobhi seems a bit more humble. I've no doubt he'll move on to bigger things but I can't see him leaving in the same nature. Players will come and go but what's the point in burning bridges, especially with a club that's salvaged your career?
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Post by chuckrocky on Jul 23, 2017 12:11:51 GMT
Funny that, this time last year I was reading their forum and laughing my tits off at their reaction to Payet engineering his move away. They've made some decent signings but I'd hardly class them as 'building to win something'. Hardly engineering a move away by putting in a transfer request is he, he is showing a statement of dissatisfaction and wants to move on, he did not go on strike as Poyet did or act a complete dick like Poyet did over a protracted period. So you would not class that as building to win something, buying our best player or any of the players they currently have bought so far.... That is interesting...... so what exactly are Stoke doing at the mo then with all the transfer inactivity and talk of our youngsters chances which is nothing short of a footballing gamble, have you just ruined my season before it has even kicked off because if WHU are not building to win something we certainly are not building, last years achievement was nothing short of a football horror show with our chances of winning anything, regular 4-0 hammering's, Hull or Wolves anyone...plenty of time for us to pull 4 or 5 signings out of the bag of course, but the current line up and squad makes next season look nothing but well..............bleak! Surely putting in a transfer request and getting your brother to speak out in the media is engineering a move? I wasn't comparing West Ham's business to our own, our business or lack of is a completely different matter. I was just stating that in my opinion, their signings are not going to suddenly transform them from mid-table mediocrity to challenging for silverware.
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Post by badger on Jul 23, 2017 12:14:26 GMT
The club statement on his departure was minimalist at best, maybe to be expected, not sure.
I notice only Bojan has publicly wished him well (unless I've missed others). I wonder if there's more to his departure than meets the eye, there doesn't appear to be much love lost from the squad?
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Post by sheikhmomo on Jul 23, 2017 12:22:42 GMT
I think you can believe both are true but not linked.
West Ham are far surpassing us in the ambition stakes (we appear to still be smarting from the Imbula deal and trying to do things on the cheap) but Arnie and his sibling have moved for money and money alone and have shit on us in their chase of it.
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Post by Fred Ferret on Jul 23, 2017 12:25:47 GMT
The club statement on his departure was minimalist at best, maybe to be expected, not sure. I notice only Bojan has publicly wished him well (unless I've missed others). I wonder if there's more to his departure than meets the eye, there doesn't appear to be much love lost from the squad? The club statement simply sought to state a fact - "he's left, thanks for his 'efforts'". No love lost there - and why should there be. We creamed Wet Sham - he left - full stop. The guy's history.
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Post by drfootball on Jul 23, 2017 12:28:38 GMT
Funny that, this time last year I was reading their forum and laughing my tits off at their reaction to Payet engineering his move away. They've made some decent signings but I'd hardly class them as 'building to win something'. Hardly engineering a move away by putting in a transfer request is he, he is showing a statement of dissatisfaction and wants to move on, he did not go on strike as Poyet did or act a complete dick like Poyet did over a protracted period. So you would not class that as building to win something, buying our best player or any of the players they currently have bought so far.... That is interesting...... so what exactly are Stoke doing at the mo then with all the transfer inactivity and talk of our youngsters chances which is nothing short of a footballing gamble, have you just ruined my season before it has even kicked off because if WHU are not building to win something we certainly are not building, last years achievement was nothing short of a football horror show with our chances of winning anything, regular 4-0 hammering's, Hull or Wolves anyone...plenty of time for us to pull 4 or 5 signings out of the bag of course, but the current line up and squad makes next season look nothing but well..............bleak! How do you know we're inactive in the transfer market ? Please share your knowledge ?
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Post by drjeffsdiscobarge on Jul 23, 2017 13:11:02 GMT
Would have been even better if he had pissed on it when he chucked it on the deck ;-)
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 23, 2017 15:46:21 GMT
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Jul 23, 2017 15:54:34 GMT
Huge shame. Clearly an important player for us over the past few seasons and a real entertainer. We are in deep shit in my opinion. Thin defensively, hapless up front and severely lacking in creativity in central areas. Hard to see Hughes surviving more than 6 games at this rate.
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Post by nott1 on Jul 23, 2017 15:56:56 GMT
Just a thought.....do fans who added Arnie's name to their Stoke kit get a refund?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 16:03:46 GMT
Just a thought.....do fans who added Arnie's name to their Stoke kit get a refund? Nope. The Supporters Council tweeted and asked the question and it was a resounding "no, check the small print in your T's & C's"
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Post by rogerjonesisgod on Jul 23, 2017 16:04:25 GMT
Fuck am I supposed to do with this? They ran out of letters but I still love our club! I cant even remove letters to make it funny :/ Add S and go on a picnic or add a C and sell it at the Circus.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 23, 2017 16:04:37 GMT
Just a thought.....do fans who added Arnie's name to their Stoke kit get a refund? Nope. The Supporters Council tweeted and asked the question as it was a resounding "no, check the small print in your T's & C's" Which is the correct answer.
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Post by thehoof on Jul 23, 2017 16:04:53 GMT
Has Arnie said anything to make this hatred towards him as bad as it is? I've only read that he wants to move on because the club have failed to deliver their promises. Have I missed anything else?? Did he bum a supporter on the way out?? It is so funny isn't it, even the West Ham boys are laughing their bag off at the small team attitude of some of the contributors of this thread..... a city in shock as a good stoke player moves on!!He has gone on to bigger and better things get over it, they are building to win something this year and so far it looks like we are happy to try finish anywhere up from 4th bottom and survive on the premier league gravy train, I ant blame the bloke. Just remind us of the last time WestHam won something - go and put some money on them for Europe or a cup then.
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Post by nott1 on Jul 23, 2017 16:06:28 GMT
Just a thought.....do fans who added Arnie's name to their Stoke kit get a refund? Nope. The Supporters Council tweeted and asked the question as it was a resounding "no, check the small print in your T's & C's" Anyone who's only just done it ought to get a replacement I reckon, it's only fair since the club was responsible for selling him!
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Post by britvic72 on Jul 23, 2017 16:22:23 GMT
Teamarna get over yourself - prima Donna!
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Post by aldershotstoke on Jul 23, 2017 16:29:44 GMT
Has Arnie been quoted as saying any parting comments to the club/fans? Might have missed it!
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Post by warringtonstokie on Jul 23, 2017 16:30:30 GMT
Has Arnie been quoted as saying any parting comments to the club/fans? Might have missed it! Not a word mate
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