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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Sept 24, 2019 18:05:48 GMT
I'm really struggling understand that formation. The only thing I can come up with is that we're looking to sit deep and ping the ball forward to the three upfront - otherwise I just can't see the connection between the midfield and the forwards. I'm assuming its a one off to deal with the opposition - looks a bit leftfield for Jones...
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Post by zerps on Sept 24, 2019 18:05:52 GMT
He’s gambling with relegation again In a league cup game ? What do you mean? |
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Post by chigstoke on Sept 24, 2019 18:08:42 GMT
I wouldn't let Jordan Cousins within 17 trillion feet of any Stoke City starting XI However, I don't mind the look of that team. Nice to see Powell on the bench, and MacJannet a good opportunity for him if he manages to get a few potential minutes. Well with two in the middle and one is the fairly immobile Woods you need someone whose going to be covering a lot of ground. Not convinced by Cousins passing but he will put the miles in Wing backs to cross early. So basically have Woods as the deep lying playmaker, getting balls into the wings for crosses, find the strikers, Cousins as a ball winner I guess, hassle opposition and keep his passing to a minimum because Lord knows it's not very good. Mind you, saying that, regardless of it being Crawley, I hope he has a good showing and shows improvement. |
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Post by Bagwash on Sept 24, 2019 18:09:13 GMT
Comfortable win tonight no Ince McClean or Allen. 3 nil Trouble is,Ince and Maclean are nailed on starters for Friday.Why? |
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Post by s7oke on Sept 24, 2019 18:09:19 GMT
I wouldn't let Jordan Cousins within 17 trillion feet of any Stoke City starting XI However, I don't mind the look of that team. Nice to see Powell on the bench, and MacJannet a good opportunity for him if he manages to get a few potential minutes. 3219.697 miles That’s a lot of feet 17 million in fact Where can we send him Space maybe 😂😂😂 |
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Post by drfootball on Sept 24, 2019 18:10:52 GMT
How is he gambling with relegation in a cup game,I don't understand your comment. |
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Post by lordb on Sept 24, 2019 18:11:20 GMT
Collins is going to have licence to move into midfield from the back
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Post by zerps on Sept 24, 2019 18:12:12 GMT
How is he gambling with relegation in a cup game,I don't understand your comment. League cup ffs |
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Post by robstokie on Sept 24, 2019 18:13:09 GMT
That front 3 looks very narrow - I could understand if we were to play say Ince or Jimmy or even Gregory wide as they will at least create a wide option and overlaps for the wing-backs to put balls in for Vokes and the other wide forward, who you would assume would tuck inside when the balls on the opoosite flank.
On the subject of width - the 2 wing-backs are not wing-backs, neither Smith or Ward are the types to get forward and create that width or deliver balls, yet we will be relying on them as the link going forward as neither Woods or Cousins have shown they can get it forward effectively or compete toe-to-toe with other midfields (no-real ball-winner in there). In fact playing just that pair in midfield could be suicide as a more dynamic 2 or a 3 will boss them, so I could see them sitting ever deeper to try and stop space between themselves and the back 3, which doesnt have a lot of pace and could be hurt by anyone whos half pacy running at them. This could lead to the front 3 being isolated, particularly if it looks as narrow as it does on paper, and it gives the opposition full backs opportunities to push up and pin us back with no real outlet to relieve pressure. Im worried.
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Post by claytonscrubs on Sept 24, 2019 18:13:35 GMT
I’m not sure what to make of that 😕
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Post by drfootball on Sept 24, 2019 18:14:21 GMT
How is he gambling with relegation in a cup game,I don't understand your comment. League cup ffs Ok it's the league cup but what's that got to do with relegation ? |
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Sept 24, 2019 18:15:51 GMT
Wow that side looks shite. Hope it’s enough to beat Crawley
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Post by wearepremierleague on Sept 24, 2019 18:16:03 GMT
I literally have no idea how that formation is going to work.
Three strikers none of which are suited to a deeper role. Very strange
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Post by zerps on Sept 24, 2019 18:16:37 GMT
Ok it's the league cup but what's that got to do with relegation ? Sorry you’ve lost me |
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Post by FullerMagic on Sept 24, 2019 18:17:36 GMT
Strange one.
Would seem to make more sense to have Duffy behind a front 2?
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Post by terrorofturfmoor on Sept 24, 2019 18:23:48 GMT
Hope he doesn't get injured warming up!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 18:23:58 GMT
Maybe he wants out 😁
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Post by cousindupree on Sept 24, 2019 18:24:14 GMT
The creativity rests on the shoulders of Woods and Cousins....Christ on a bike!
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Post by stokief on Sept 24, 2019 18:25:23 GMT
Ah! Pick 'n'mix again.  Poor Nath. Plot lost a long time ago or genius in waiting? Having witnessed the 'turning point' at Brentford I have now reached the conclusion fully that Tony may aswell come back as I have said on many occasions.At least we'd be an organised rabble with a tactic in mind. The only good thing I can see from this evening from a spectator point of view ( I applaud all of you travellers/sufferers) is that you wont be watching Jack kick the ball out aimlessly but generally accurately to the opposition at every opportunity  Anyways, as always, wish to be proved wrong. Waiting for genius to emerge from the caterpillar of doom. GOARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRN STOKE!! |
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Post by stokief on Sept 24, 2019 18:26:21 GMT
Hope he doesn't get injured warming up!!! Bench splinters can keep one out for a few weeks more!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 18:27:04 GMT
Vokes off for Powell or duffy, Cousins off for Sorenson, and despite being very bizarre, something i don't mind seeing (as everything has has failed)
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Post by marylandstoke on Sept 24, 2019 18:32:16 GMT
Is it just all the squad numbers in a hat now and our multitude of coaches pick three each?
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Post by nicethrow on Sept 24, 2019 18:32:53 GMT
Ok it's the league cup but what's that got to do with relegation ? Sorry you’ve lost me You understand that the result of this game has no bearing on our league position? |
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Post by zerps on Sept 24, 2019 18:33:27 GMT
You understand that the result of this game has no bearing on our league position? It’s the league cup |
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Post by trickydicky73 on Sept 24, 2019 18:34:28 GMT
Some good, some bad. At least it's not one up front.
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Post by Goonie on Sept 24, 2019 18:34:40 GMT
Goes from playing 1 striker, to just sticking 3 on anywhere. It's almost as if he has a huge squad he can't keep happy and not the lean one he promised! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 18:35:36 GMT
Strange one. Would seem to make more sense to have Duffy behind a front 2? What has sense got to with it? Our fate lies in the hands of a tombola machine |
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Post by SCFC92 on Sept 24, 2019 18:36:09 GMT
How the fuck is a cup game pick and mix, tinkerman Jones
Do you want to run the players into the ground ready for a crunch game at the bet365 this Friday?
He has to rest the players, we're playing Friday, this is the correct decision.
You've asked for a settled side. The team will likely be the same on Friday as it was on Saturday barring any injuries, a.k.a a settled side.
Now get behind the team instead of lambasting them and Jones at every opportunity you bunch of mard-arses!
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Post by Goonie on Sept 24, 2019 18:36:47 GMT
I'm really struggling understand that formation. The only thing I can come up with is that we're looking to sit deep and ping the ball forward to the three upfront - otherwise I just can't see the connection between the midfield and the forwards. I'm assuming its a one off to deal with the opposition - looks a bit leftfield for Jones... It seems an erratic choice: perhaps his tactics are like the Cha cha cha? Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow! 😎 Has he been watching too much Strictly? We should be told🤔 |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2019 18:37:22 GMT
You understand that the result of this game has no bearing on our league position? I hope this particular conversation runs all night. Made me laugh anyway. |
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Poor Nath. Plot lost a long time ago or genius in waiting? Having witnessed the 'turning point' at Brentford I have now reached the conclusion fully that Tony may aswell come back as I have said on many occasions.At least we'd be an organised rabble with a tactic in mind. The only good thing I can see from this evening from a spectator point of view ( I applaud all of you travellers/sufferers) is that you wont be watching Jack kick the ball out aimlessly but generally accurately to the opposition at every opportunity 
