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Post by Gods on Jan 21, 2018 23:36:10 GMT
I love his interviews.
There is a steely determination behind that self-effacing modesty.
It's impossible not to like him.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 21, 2018 23:43:16 GMT
Great player who always gives his best.
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Post by StokeTudoGuy on Jan 22, 2018 0:10:14 GMT
Alex Ferguson talking about Joe Allen "What a player he is"
Reckons he out played Ramsey and Bale at the Euro's, which is saying something.
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Post by huuuuuth on Jan 22, 2018 0:20:05 GMT
And he saves chickens
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Post by riccyfuller93 on Jan 22, 2018 0:27:53 GMT
Impossible not to like him? I'm not really a fan of him to be honest.
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Post by Gods on Jan 22, 2018 0:30:14 GMT
He is the antithesis to the popular view of the modern Premier League player, he is understated and then some and none of it is put on, I love this guy! |
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Post by Gods on Jan 22, 2018 0:33:48 GMT
Impossible not to like him? I'm not really a fan of him to be honest. Perfect, as if I needed anything to stand up my original hypothesis  |
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Jan 22, 2018 0:33:50 GMT
If it's a competition in 'groundedness' then I'd pitch Diouf, Adam and Ryan straight in there too. I love Joe Allen, my own personal jesus etc. Hope we're starting to see a more focused Joe, the rest of the team joining in etc.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 0:54:39 GMT
Impossible not to like him? I'm not really a fan of him to be honest. Nearly had to take a seat then, such was the shock |
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Post by spitthedog on Jan 22, 2018 1:16:49 GMT
"I'm delighted Joe Allen is grabbing some of the headlines at Stoke.
He was one of the players I thought never threw the towel in under Mark Hughes and he strikes me as a model professional in every sense. Against Huddersfield, under difficult circumstances, he proved it.
A new manager, and more attention than usual, is not the ideal preparation for a must-win game. However, win it Stoke did - and with a performance built on true grit.
We know Paul Lambert was not the club's first choice as manager, but if you can get a response from the players that signifies they are prepared to fight and battle then you can be the 31st choice for all I care.
Allen covers the ground as well as any midfield player in the country and is starting to score the goals his performances deserve.
This was a well-deserved win for the Potters, Allen and Lambert in particular. Well done boys."
Garth Crooks liked it!
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Post by kustokie on Jan 22, 2018 1:30:29 GMT
Imagine how much better he’s going to be now he has a coach that tells him what he’s supposed to do?
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Post by march4 on Jan 22, 2018 1:46:19 GMT
When I met him he seemed to be a shy and modest young man.
A refreshing change from many international footballers.
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Post by kustokie on Jan 22, 2018 2:16:07 GMT
When I met him he seemed to be a shy and modest young man. A refreshing change from many international footballers. Thinking about it, most of the present Stoke players are understated and well spoken, in particular Shawcross, Allen, Choupo, BMI, Adam, Pieters, and Butland always seem modest and articulate. Choupo’s English is excellent and very well mannered - I recall reading that Stoke got him on a free contract because his father, who is also his agent, expects him to keep up his side of the agreement and play through his contract. Diouf is very decent bloke; however, I can’t ever recall him being interviewed. Maybe he’s very shy. Edit: I forget Crouchie - he is also has a great sense of humor. |
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Post by yes on Jan 22, 2018 5:21:37 GMT
When I met him he seemed to be a shy and modest young man. A refreshing change from many international footballers. Thinking about it, most of the present Stoke players are understated and well spoken, in particular Shawcross, Allen, Choupo, BMI, Adam, Pieters, and Butland always seem modest and articulate. Choupo’s English is excellent and very well mannered - I recall reading that Stoke got him on a free contract because his father, who is also his agent, expects him to keep up his side of the agreement and play through his contract. Diouf is very decent bloke; however, I can’t ever recall him being interviewed. Maybe he’s very shy. Edit: I forget Crouchie - he is also has a great sense of humor. Diouf has a bit of argy bargy every time he plays, definitely not shy 😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 5:34:20 GMT
Joe Allen is grounded, except when twats like Deeney grab him by the face and lift him a foot off the ground.  |
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Post by Gifton on Jan 22, 2018 5:53:55 GMT
Impossible not to like him? I'm not really a fan of him to be honest. Not like you to be contrary mate... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 7:54:24 GMT
Impossible not to like him? I'm not really a fan of him to be honest. Not like you to be contrary mate... He’s the Oatcake’s very own Gary Bushell..... |
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Post by chipsaway on Jan 22, 2018 8:01:33 GMT
Probably my favourite player. Along with butland and Shaqiri, I think we're lucky to have him.
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Post by JoeinOz on Jan 22, 2018 8:03:09 GMT
Allo is ace. He just gets on with it. His energy an asset to any team. I was surprised a while ago when there seemed to be a thing amongst some of us that he wasn't much good.
One point that has to be made however is his best position should be holding midfielder. This involves being in position to fill spaces and initiate attacks and be aware of the game from deep areas and knowing when to make effective runs forward. In this respect his powerhouse box to box showings can actually be a form of indiscipline.
If we stay up it'd be good if Lambo and his staff work with him to encourage him to play the holding role with vision and maturity.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 8:06:41 GMT
Allo is ace. He just gets on with it. His energy an asset to any team. I was surprised a while ago when there seemed to be a thing amongst some of us that he wasn't much good. One point that has to be made however is his best position should be holding midfielder. This involves being in position to fill spaces and initiate attacks and be aware of the game from deep areas and knowing when to make effective runs forward. In this respect his powerhouse box to box showings can actually be a form of indiscipline. If we stay up it'd be good if Lambo and his staff work with him to encourage him to play the holding role with vision and maturity. In a 4-2-3-1 alongside a genuine strong/pacey defensive midfield “sitter” he would go from strength to strength.... |
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Post by Kjones9 on Jan 22, 2018 8:08:06 GMT
I love Joe Allen.
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Post by JoeinOz on Jan 22, 2018 8:13:08 GMT
Allo is ace. He just gets on with it. His energy an asset to any team. I was surprised a while ago when there seemed to be a thing amongst some of us that he wasn't much good. One point that has to be made however is his best position should be holding midfielder. This involves being in position to fill spaces and initiate attacks and be aware of the game from deep areas and knowing when to make effective runs forward. In this respect his powerhouse box to box showings can actually be a form of indiscipline. If we stay up it'd be good if Lambo and his staff work with him to encourage him to play the holding role with vision and maturity. In a 4-2-3-1 alongside a genuine strong/pacey defensive midfield “sitter” he would go from strength to strength.... And if he can develop an understanding where they each know when to break forward and support the attack (like Lampard and Gerrard never did for England) it could be good for us all. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 8:13:59 GMT
"I'm delighted Joe Allen is grabbing some of the headlines at Stoke. He was one of the players I thought never threw the towel in under Mark Hughes and he strikes me as a model professional in every sense. Against Huddersfield, under difficult circumstances, he proved it. A new manager, and more attention than usual, is not the ideal preparation for a must-win game. However, win it Stoke did - and with a performance built on true grit. We know Paul Lambert was not the club's first choice as manager, but if you can get a response from the players that signifies they are prepared to fight and battle then you can be the 31st choice for all I care. Allen covers the ground as well as any midfield player in the country and is starting to score the goals his performances deserve. This was a well-deserved win for the Potters, Allen and Lambert in particular. Well done boys." Garth Crooks liked it! Garths team of the week is the most attacking I’ve ever seen, 1 CB and 2 wing backs, Allen is the closest thing to a midfielder - the other 3 are very attacking, and 3 strikers! |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 22, 2018 8:18:55 GMT
He was absolutely superb on Saturday and he's been largely outstanding all season.
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Post by JoeinOz on Jan 22, 2018 8:21:13 GMT
He was absolutely superb on Saturday and he's been largely outstanding all season. When a team struggles some players shrivel up and hide. Allo has stood up to be counted. For this he should be forever respected. |
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Post by scfc75 on Jan 22, 2018 8:24:17 GMT
Impossible not to like him? I'm not really a fan of him to be honest. I heard he was directly responsible for the new font in the Boothen. |
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Post by aloha63 on Jan 22, 2018 8:38:29 GMT
He's a class professional, great attitude on & off the pitch, great skills, great team spirit. At times when a club's in trouble he's Exactly the kind of player & personality that you need.
And by that example I'm sure he encourages others. I'd say he's vital to Stoke's success. Lucky to have him !
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Post by ivorstokie on Jan 22, 2018 8:49:00 GMT
I heard he was directly responsible for the new font in the Boothen.[/quote]
Didn't know they've started doing Christenings at the Bet 365.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 8:54:37 GMT
He was absolutely superb on Saturday and he's been largely outstanding all season. Not bad for a Dean Whitehead clone ay  |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 22, 2018 9:08:31 GMT
He was absolutely superb on Saturday and he's been largely outstanding all season. Not bad for a Dean Whitehead clone ay Indeed. Massively improved on the Dean Whitehead impression of last season for sure. |
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