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Post by Kingswaystokie on Aug 23, 2019 18:08:20 GMT
I like all the stuff NJ says, he's passionate, seems totally committed but tomorrow is about a manager getting the best out of good players that he has bought..... shit or bust.
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Post by numberounominion on Aug 23, 2019 18:14:14 GMT
Anything that steers clear of Butland and Allen
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Post by loosestools on Aug 23, 2019 18:35:50 GMT
Put faith in Butland, cognitive behavioral therapy - face your demons! He cant be dropped , it will be just another kick in the knackers. Don't kick a man when he's down.
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Post by Linx on Aug 23, 2019 18:44:40 GMT
Right now, Iād just settle for not conceding a soft goal inside the first five minutes.
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Post by loosestools on Aug 23, 2019 18:57:31 GMT
Right now, Iād just settle for not conceding a soft goal inside the first five minutes. I know - its soul destroying. I am of the opinion that the formation is really shit, just too much space in midfield and the full back positions. Teams that beat us are rigid formations playing simple football. Its embarrassing.
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Post by Pugsley on Aug 23, 2019 20:25:39 GMT
Butland plays tomorrow.
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Post by berahinosgoals on Aug 23, 2019 22:01:10 GMT
Right now, Iād just settle for not conceding a soft goal inside the first five minutes. It's becoming predictable now. Stoke have 3 shots but oppo score on their first attack
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Post by Gabrielzakuaniandjuliet on Aug 23, 2019 22:10:34 GMT
If Butland starts, we should really try to get behind him from the beginning and give him a lift, even if inwardly you wish he wasn't playing
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Post by mrcoke on Aug 23, 2019 22:23:24 GMT
If Butland starts, we should really try to get behind him from the beginning and give him a lift, even if inwardly you wish he wasn't playing Thoroughly endorse that. When he runs to his goal he should be given an almighty reception to lift his spirits and want to reward fans faith in him.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2019 22:26:07 GMT
If Butland starts, we should really try to get behind him from the beginning and give him a lift, even if inwardly you wish he wasn't playing Thoroughly endorse that. When he runs to his goal he should be given an almighty reception to lift his spirits and want to reward fans faith in him. It is a shame he doesnāt have a song other than Englandās No.1 as I donāt think that would help the situation!
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Post by FrankButcher on Aug 23, 2019 22:37:20 GMT
If Butland starts, we should really try to get behind him from the beginning and give him a lift, even if inwardly you wish he wasn't playing Thoroughly endorse that. When he runs to his goal he should be given an almighty reception to lift his spirits and want to reward fans faith in him. Wouldn't be surprised if bielsa instructs the captain of Leeds that if they win the coin toss to turn us round and have Jack in front of the away fans first half to intimidate him.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2019 22:38:48 GMT
Thoroughly endorse that. When he runs to his goal he should be given an almighty reception to lift his spirits and want to reward fans faith in him. Wouldn't be surprised if bielsa instructs the captain of Leeds that if they win the coin toss to turn us round and have Jack in front of the away fans first half to intimidate him. Nah Bielsa is a man of excellent character. Nor do I reckon he wants his mental keeper in front of ours!
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Post by felonious on Aug 24, 2019 5:38:39 GMT
If Butland starts, we should really try to get behind him from the beginning and give him a lift, even if inwardly you wish he wasn't playing .... and pray that he doesn't read the Oatcake
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Post by tejstokie on Aug 24, 2019 6:25:37 GMT
Since Allen has been "finally" and rightfully dropped does this mean a more traditional setup tomorrow? 442? If we boss it and shock the world I'm going to have a huge grin of vindication but, it is Leeds so cautious optimism going in.
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Post by berahinosgoals on Aug 24, 2019 7:23:50 GMT
" Good morning stoke fans it's matchday again " the day you have been looking forward to all week, your weekly dose of feeling like you have been royally shafted up the arse with a cactus, the day that will send you back to work next week on another high. enjoy š
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Post by jeycov on Aug 24, 2019 7:32:21 GMT
Thoroughly endorse that. When he runs to his goal he should be given an almighty reception to lift his spirits and want to reward fans faith in him. It is a shame he doesnāt have a song other than Englandās No.1 as I donāt think that would help the situation! Doesnāt quite fit but the SJW chant Super super Jack, ....... Or over to the singing corner to a get an uncomplicated song going so that everyone can join in
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Aug 24, 2019 7:45:07 GMT
This is the game when we click.
Stoke 3-1 Dirty Cheating Leeds.
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Post by realstokebloke on Aug 24, 2019 8:02:35 GMT
This is the game when we click. Stoke 3-1 Dirty Cheating Leeds. Loving the optimism Wizz. but shouldn't this be in the predictions thread as well ? ; )
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Post by realstokebloke on Aug 24, 2019 8:12:31 GMT
Jack (yes, Jack)
Collins. CCV. Lindsay.
Edwards. McClean
Ince. Duffy. Etebo.
Hogan. Greggers.
Never happen but desperate times call for desperate measures.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 8:13:27 GMT
So Jones after the Preston game said it was a perfect time to play Leeds. I kind of agreed with him. Everyone expects us to lose, some handsomely so the pressure is off.
So what would you do? Stay with your preferred formation and players or give something else a try.
For me it has got to be the latter.
I would go:
Butland Edwards(WB) Collins CCV Lindsay Ward(WB) Etebo Ince Powell Verlinden Gregory
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Post by robwahlmann on Aug 24, 2019 8:19:14 GMT
Jack (yes, Jack)
Collins. CCV. Lindsay.
Edwards. McClean
Ince. Duffy. Etebo.
Hogan. Greggers.
Never happen but desperate times call for desperate measures. I don't see any reason to drop Batth and I would also like to see Powell back in the team.
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Post by waddosnavy on Aug 24, 2019 9:16:58 GMT
Have the players in early - Show them highlights of Stoke ending Leeds 29 match unbeaten record, then get Smithy and Pej to give an adaptation of Nelsons 'warcry' STOKE SUPPORTERS EXPECT EVERY PLAYER TO DO HIS DUTY!!
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Post by redstriper on Aug 24, 2019 9:21:04 GMT
Jones managed to beat leeds at home last time so i think he will fancy it. i like the look of your team.
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Post by ravey123 on Aug 24, 2019 9:22:29 GMT
Jack (yes, Jack)
Collins. CCV. Lindsay.
Edwards. McClean
Ince. Duffy. Etebo.
Hogan. Greggers.
Never happen but desperate times call for desperate measures. I don't see any reason to drop Batth and I would also like to see Powell back in the team. Butland Edwards Collins CCV Lindsay McClean Ince. Etebo. Clucas Duffy Hogan Gregory
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Aug 24, 2019 9:23:27 GMT
Go back to basics get 10 men behind the ball, grind out a few 0-0 s and slowly take it from there when confidence hopefully starts to grow
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Post by Roger Everyone on Aug 24, 2019 9:25:48 GMT
What would i do...well my answer is i have picked up a new lady friend and its sex on tap at the moment So i can ignore the football for the next couple of months. By the time we have got used to each other and it turns into Birthdays and Christmas i will turn my eye back to football and hopefully we will be in the top half of the table š
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 9:27:02 GMT
Firstly I'd get the squad together and kindly remind them of their jobs and how they haven't done them to the best of their supposed abilities thus far. Then I would tell any player that makes a rank basic error resulting in a goal will have a two week fine, since if they have an assist or score a goal they no doubt get a bonus. Fair is fair after all. Lastly I would tell them that i'm on the verge of the sack and that if I did get the sack, I know where each and every one of them live and that I will pay them all a visit in due course, to bundle them in the back of my car and go for a bit of a row at the Statue - of which I would win hands down. Then I would pick the following: ...................Davies ........Collins Vickers Lindsay Edwards...............................McClean ....................Cousins................... .........Etebo.................Clucas....... .................Duffy or Powell.......... ....................Gregory................. Lastly, I would wish them all the very best.
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Post by march4 on Aug 24, 2019 9:27:28 GMT
Go back to basics get 10 men behind the ball, grind out a few 0-0 s and slowly take it from there when confidence hopefully starts to grow Spot on. That is what Waddo would have done. That is what Durban would have done. That is what TP would have done.
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Post by scfc75 on Aug 24, 2019 9:28:59 GMT
Iād do a win.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2019 9:38:15 GMT
What would i do...well my answer is i have picked up a new lady friend and its sex on tap at the moment So i can ignore the football for the next couple of months. By the time we have got used to each other and it turns into Birthdays and Christmas i will turn my eye back to football and hopefully we will be in the top half of the table š Equally you might get syphilis and we could be bottom
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