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Post by adi on Mar 7, 2019 0:00:04 GMT
Diouf scores a couple too.... get him in the side! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 9:02:02 GMT
Hope this is true! www.hln.be/sport/voetbal/ft-buitenland-thibaud-verlinden-maakt-vandaag-zijn-debuut-bij-stoke-city~a9e2517d/?Thibaud Verlinden makes his debut for Stoke City today
Thibaud Verlinden makes his debut at Stoke City in the English Championship today. The son of ex-keeper Dany Verlinden is in the team against 'The Potters' against Reading. Verlinden junior had to wait a long time for his debut with Stoke. Injuries threw a spanner in the works for the 19-year-old midfielder. Stoke is not doing well in the English second class after the Premier League relegation last season. With 46 points, the team is in a disappointing 17th place. A win at Reading must be there for Verlinden and co. They are only 20th on 24 teams with 36 points from 37 games. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 9:03:18 GMT
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Post by GeneralFaye on Mar 16, 2019 9:04:48 GMT
Very exciting if true !
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 9:12:42 GMT
Well up for it today if we've got something a bit different like this. I was hoping we'd chuck him in today. We're not learning nything by looking at Ince and McClean, espcially if we're changing formation next season. Maybe Verlinden on the right and Ince on the left? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 9:13:15 GMT
Not expecting too much from him if he does start today, but great to see he’s getting a chance to learn and be a part of the shake-up. Nice one Thibaud!*
*If the reports are true, obviously.
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Post by lordb on Mar 16, 2019 9:23:55 GMT
Well up for it today if we've got something a bit different like this. I was hoping we'd chuck him in today. We're not learning nything by looking at Ince and McClean, espcially if we're changing formation next season. Maybe Verlinden on the right and Ince on the left? Even better would be Verlinden and Permberton starting. |
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Post by GeneralFaye on Mar 16, 2019 9:40:07 GMT
Well up for it today if we've got something a bit different like this. I was hoping we'd chuck him in today. We're not learning nything by looking at Ince and McClean, espcially if we're changing formation next season. Maybe Verlinden on the right and Ince on the left? With McClean up front?! I wouldn't put anything past Jones. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 9:42:51 GMT
Great news if true.
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Mar 16, 2019 9:55:12 GMT
Verlinden starting will get the crowd onside. He looks a special talent.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 10:08:56 GMT
Ince has done nothing to justify his place, mcclean even less. Verlinden deserves a chance this season. So does Sorenson ahead of williams & woods.
Hopefully next season, if we cannot sell them,woods, ince, mcclean will be squad players only
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 10:15:01 GMT
Ince has done nothing to justify his place, mcclean even less. Verlinden deserves a chance this season. So does Sorenson ahead of williams & woods. Hopefully next season, if we cannot sell them,woods, ince, mcclean will be squad players only Sorensen went off injured for the u23s last week, and it was said yesterday he's broken a bone in his foot and may not play again this season I think. Still haven't given up on Woods and Ince totally, but if we're going to play the diamond, we're still none the wiser if Ince (or Verlinden for the matter!) can be the answer. We probably know McClean is finished though, so nothing to be gained playing him at the expense of somone like Verlinden surely? Really hope Verlinden grabs his chance if the story is true. It's about time we had a feelgood story this season |
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Mar 16, 2019 10:30:54 GMT
Well up for it today if we've got something a bit different like this. I was hoping we'd chuck him in today. We're not learning nything by looking at Ince and McClean, espcially if we're changing formation next season. Maybe Verlinden on the right and Ince on the left? Once definitely safe I’d like to see young Collins get a game as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 10:32:30 GMT
Apparently it's true that he's playing, a lad I know spends most of his time down the training ground ( a lot ) and says the way the team set up in training yesterday showed that verlinden was in the 11. Vokes too.
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Mar 16, 2019 10:49:52 GMT
Apparently it's true that he's playing, a lad I know spends most of his time down the training ground ( a lot ) and says the way the team set up in training yesterday showed that verlinden was in the 11. Vokes too. Great news I’d imagine 4231 or 433 Butland Edwards Batth Ryan Indi Allen Etebo Adam Ince Vokes Verlinden |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 11:09:07 GMT
Ince has done nothing to justify his place, mcclean even less. Verlinden deserves a chance this season. So does Sorenson ahead of williams & woods. Hopefully next season, if we cannot sell them,woods, ince, mcclean will be squad players only Sorensen went off injured for the u23s last week, and it was said yesterday he's broken a bone in his foot and may not play again this season I think. Still haven't given up on Woods and Ince totally, but if we're going to play the diamond, we're still none the wiser if Ince (or Verlinden for the matter!) can be the answer. We probably know McClean is finished though, so nothing to be gained playing him at the expense of somone like Verlinden surely? Really hope Verlinden grabs his chance if the story is true. It's about time we had a feelgood story this season How do you know McClean is finished - he's Jones' favourite Stoke player! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 11:11:57 GMT
Sorensen went off injured for the u23s last week, and it was said yesterday he's broken a bone in his foot and may not play again this season I think. Still haven't given up on Woods and Ince totally, but if we're going to play the diamond, we're still none the wiser if Ince (or Verlinden for the matter!) can be the answer. We probably know McClean is finished though, so nothing to be gained playing him at the expense of somone like Verlinden surely? Really hope Verlinden grabs his chance if the story is true. It's about time we had a feelgood story this season How do you know McClean is finished - he's Jones' favourite Stoke player! Just speculating that he clearly doesn't have a problem with him as a pro, and likes his attitude. And is happy for him to do a job in this kind of holding formation he's been playing for the last month where he's an obvious fit given the lack of any/many other options... But can you see a role for him in a diamond that's clearly going to be the Jones masterplan going forward? Ince? maybe Verlinden? possibly But McClean? |
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Post by scfcno1fan on Mar 16, 2019 11:15:05 GMT
Good news.
But difficult game to play.
Gale force winds and torrential rain (yes I know, Klopp excuses here) will make it difficult.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 11:16:54 GMT
How do you know McClean is finished - he's Jones' favourite Stoke player! Just speculating that he clearly doesn't have a problem with him as a pro, and likes his attitude. And is happy for him to do a job in this kind of holding formation he's been playing for the last month.... But can you see a role for him in a diamond that's clearly going to be the Jones masterplan going forward? Ince? maybe Verlinden? possibly But McClean? He can play just about anywhere - or nowhere especially. His skill levels are so poor that he doesn't specialise in anything. He's just been chucked out on the left wing as a last resort, and somehow got stuck there. Well I would have been ecstatic if he really was finished here, but he seems to be the SJW-clone of the current team/manager's. |
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Post by lordb on Mar 16, 2019 11:24:53 GMT
Good news. But difficult game to play. Gale force winds and torrential rain (yes I know, Klopp excuses here) will make it difficult. Not windy at the moment,nor raining Is that forecast for later? |
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Post by gingerninja on Mar 16, 2019 11:24:54 GMT
As much as I would love Verlinden to play and shine, is it really wise when gales are forecast and the match will be a farce with such dreadful conditions?
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 11:27:09 GMT
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Post by GeneralFaye on Mar 16, 2019 11:30:53 GMT
In fairness, the lad has been training in these conditions for years now, it's nothing new to him is it?!
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Post by gingerninja on Mar 16, 2019 11:31:20 GMT
Are gusts of 30mph not bad enough to ruin a game and turn it into a mockery?!!!
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Post by scfcno1fan on Mar 16, 2019 11:32:39 GMT
BBC app says 40.  But more inclined to go with that. Might not be a great spectacle mind. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Mar 16, 2019 11:32:41 GMT
As much as I would love Verlinden to play and shine, is it really wise when gales are forecast and the match will be a farce with such dreadful conditions? Hes not Palacios. If he plays and plays badly it'll be nowt to do with the weather |
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Post by gingerninja on Mar 16, 2019 11:34:01 GMT
The wind will be a great leveller, just which team adapts best I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 11:34:34 GMT
Looks like we are finally going to give the lad a chance and people are now saying we shouldn’t because of a bit of wind 😂
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Post by FullerMagic on Mar 16, 2019 11:35:52 GMT
Are gusts of 30mph not bad enough to ruin a game and turn it into a mockery?!!! Obviously not ideal! But wouldn't think similarish conditions are that rare at our stadium for 3/4 of the season. He's a grown man, hopefully he'll be able to deal with it as well as anyone else. Wouldn't think Messi would struggle particularly and he's 5'7" and 10 stone! |
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Post by robwahlmann on Mar 16, 2019 11:46:54 GMT
Ince has done nothing to justify his place, mcclean even less. Verlinden deserves a chance this season. So does Sorenson ahead of williams & woods. Hopefully next season, if we cannot sell them,woods, ince, mcclean will be squad players only I really can't see why Ince should get all this negativity, he has been our most creative player this season without a shadow of a doubt as I see it!  |
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