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Post by clarkeda on Jan 20, 2020 22:52:53 GMT
We have needed a good wind up merchant since Walters left. Video doing the rounds on Twitter of some top shithousing from... Tommy Smith 😆 Thoroughly enjoyable throughout tonight. Got a link?
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Post by george2again on Jan 20, 2020 22:55:46 GMT
Can you imagine the impact this Guy would have looking forwards to feed players with pace? Something we have suffered with this for so long. Going to be difficult for him with a front 3 of McClean, Vokes and Mince. Think as with all our midfield players they struggle to find a pass forward with so little pace and movement. And that’s why we go back so much. Sure Powell would like to supply Campbell and Verlinden with slide rule passes.
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Post by george2again on Jan 20, 2020 22:56:14 GMT
Can you imagine the impact this Guy would have looking forwards to feed players with pace? Something we have suffered with this for so long. Going to be difficult for him with a front 3 of McClean, Vokes and Mince. Think as with all our midfield players they struggle to find a pass forward with so little pace and movement. And that’s why we go back so much. Sure Powell would like to supply Campbell and Verlinden with slide rule passes.
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Jan 20, 2020 22:57:58 GMT
Video doing the rounds on Twitter of some top shithousing from... Tommy Smith 😆 Thoroughly enjoyable throughout tonight. Got a link? Enjoy.
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Post by adi on Jan 20, 2020 22:58:03 GMT
Can you imagine the impact this Guy would have looking forwards to feed players with pace? Something we have suffered with this for so long. Going to be difficult for him with a front 3 of McClean, Vokes and Mince. Think as with all our midfield players they struggle to find a pass forward with so little pace and movement. And that’s why we go back so much. Sure Powell would like to supply Campbell and Verlinden with slide rule passes. You can say that again
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Post by george2again on Jan 20, 2020 23:00:16 GMT
Can you imagine the impact this Guy would have looking forwards to feed players with pace? Something we have suffered with this for so long. Going to be difficult for him with a front 3 of McClean, Vokes and Mince. Think as with all our midfield players they struggle to find a pass forward with so little pace and movement. And that’s why we go back so much. Sure Powell would like to supply Campbell and Verlinden with slide rule passes.
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Post by clarkeda on Jan 20, 2020 23:15:13 GMT
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Post by stokest5 on Jan 20, 2020 23:42:41 GMT
Seen someone suggest we need a song for him to the tune of Rhythm is a dancer. Do ya worst...😃
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 29, 2020 9:23:40 GMT
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Post by maccastokie1980 on Jan 29, 2020 10:27:10 GMT
What a player we have if we can keep him fit.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jan 29, 2020 10:40:27 GMT
He's always been a very good player, but a few on here were against him from the off, with stories of his anti-Stoke mindset and injury record. He's played quite a bit over the last two seasons so let's see how he finishes off this one. Even his intended pass to McClean for the second goal on Saturday was great, even though it actually didn't come off!!!
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Post by cheadlestokie on Jan 29, 2020 10:58:37 GMT
Obviously has plenty of ability. I just wish he had got another couple of yards of pace.
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Post by Ron on Jan 29, 2020 11:01:23 GMT
Arguably the most technically gifted footballer on our books. Our best form in years has been with him at no 10. Clever player and, despite what the idiot who sits behind me thinks, is not a lazy player. Yes he can drift in and out a game but so can others in his position. Long may his form continue!
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Post by deadwait on Jan 29, 2020 11:13:38 GMT
There is an arrogance about him which I love. Hate it when any opponent attempts the same however !
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jan 29, 2020 11:38:23 GMT
There is an arrogance about him which I love. Hate it when any opponent attempts the same however ! A player can afford to be arrogant when they are genuinely better than anyone around them and it's clear everyone around them agrees - like Cantona in his prime. Powell has ability - but at times he's half a second too slow and he really doesn't like the rough stuff (against Swansea he got caught out a couple of times and looked far from arrogant in not challenging for the ball against 2 far more determined Swansea players). He hasn't earned that level of respect where the opposition players think twice about diving in because they'll either look stupid or get hurt - or possibly both. In answer to the OP he could well become a crowd favourite - he's certainly got the talent - but for me he has got to show a bit more awareness on the ball and get stuck in a bit more. And that means being a bit less arrogant until he's earned the right. Mind you I'm easily won over - decking a loud mouthed racist in the crowd would probably do it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2020 11:58:10 GMT
If he gets in his groove he's another Arnautovic figure. He's cut from the same cloth. That's what I am concerned about. I don't know what his brother's like or if he even has one, but if he continues this rich vein of form, his ambitions cannot resonate with ours, I'm afraid.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2020 12:03:08 GMT
There is an arrogance about him which I love. Hate it when any opponent attempts the same however ! A player can afford to be arrogant when they are genuinely better than anyone around them and it's clear everyone around them agrees - like Cantona in his prime. Powell has ability - but at times he's half a second too slow and he really doesn't like the rough stuff (against Swansea he got caught out a couple of times and looked far from arrogant in not challenging for the ball against 2 far more determined Swansea players). He hasn't earned that level of respect where the opposition players think twice about diving in because they'll either look stupid or get hurt - or possibly both. In answer to the OP he could well become a crowd favourite - he's certainly got the talent - but for me he has got to show a bit more awareness on the ball and get stuck in a bit more. And that means being a bit less arrogant until he's earned the right. Mind you I'm easily won over - decking a loud mouthed racist in the crowd would probably do it. It's a simple fact: Nick Powell will never gain CBUFAWKIPWH's respect. If it's not one thing, it's another, as you have continually shown over the past few weeks.
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Post by jezzascfc on Jan 29, 2020 12:27:10 GMT
He is already my favourite. I love to watch players who can do what us mere mortals cannot. He is one of those, with his silky touch and sublime passing.
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Post by leicspotter on Jan 29, 2020 12:33:54 GMT
He is already my favourite. I love to watch players who can do what us mere mortals cannot. He is one of those, with his silky touch and sublime passing. Me too. He takes his time and considers his option, his calmness will surelly start to rub off on others (including the fans ) I particularly enjoyed his delayed pass down the left for McClean that set up Clucas in the first half v Swansea. Any one else would have played the ball on the outside, down the line, but Powell waited and played it inside the fullback allowing McClean to run into space...glorious
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Post by cousindupree on Jan 29, 2020 12:36:00 GMT
Arguably the most technically gifted footballer on our books. Our best form in years has been with him at no 10. Clever player and, despite what the idiot who sits behind me thinks, is not a lazy player. Yes he can drift in and out a game but so can others in his position. Long may his form continue! To answer the OP 's question this is the reason why he will always divide opinion and will be a favourite with some and a frustration to others. Just like Arnie and Shaq did when they were here. Even more surprisingly Huddy divided opinion also. All gifted individuals who could do things other players couldn't. On a personal note I loved Arnie Shaq and Huddy, they all had flaws but boy could they play and its for this reason that Powell is by some distance the player my eyes are always drawn to when I am watching the Potters.
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Post by danceswithclams on Jan 29, 2020 12:42:20 GMT
Arguably the most technically gifted footballer on our books. Our best form in years has been with him at no 10. Clever player and, despite what the idiot who sits behind me thinks, is not a lazy player. Yes he can drift in and out a game but so can others in his position. Long may his form continue! The two weapons who sit behind me, alongside never shutting the fuck up and giving an embarrassing running commentary of the game (that only serves to highlight their complete lack of any kind of football knowledge), regularly comment that it's amazing how Powell is playing for us "despite him hating football and absolutely despising Stoke City FC". The Oatcake fake news machine (coupled with a startling lack of critical thinking skills) in full effect there. Say something enough times and it becomes the truth.
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Post by Roy Cropper on Jan 29, 2020 12:57:08 GMT
There's a few around me that "don't get what he does". Morons.
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Post by Rick Grimes on Jan 29, 2020 13:11:13 GMT
We’ve really lacked a bit of shithousery in recent times but Powell brings it in spades along with his obvious ability on the ball. If he carries on he’ll be a fan favourite and under MON we should be a force next season.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Jan 29, 2020 13:38:56 GMT
A player can afford to be arrogant when they are genuinely better than anyone around them and it's clear everyone around them agrees - like Cantona in his prime. Powell has ability - but at times he's half a second too slow and he really doesn't like the rough stuff (against Swansea he got caught out a couple of times and looked far from arrogant in not challenging for the ball against 2 far more determined Swansea players). He hasn't earned that level of respect where the opposition players think twice about diving in because they'll either look stupid or get hurt - or possibly both. In answer to the OP he could well become a crowd favourite - he's certainly got the talent - but for me he has got to show a bit more awareness on the ball and get stuck in a bit more. And that means being a bit less arrogant until he's earned the right. Mind you I'm easily won over - decking a loud mouthed racist in the crowd would probably do it. It's a simple fact: Nick Powell will never gain CBUFAWKIPWH's respect. If it's not one thing, it's another, as you have continually shown over the past few weeks. That is the exact opposite of what I've been saying. Nick Powell could easily win my respect if he shows more bottle and plays through a bit of pain. He's a very talented footballer - but as with Bojan before him just having natural talent isn't enough to make a great player. Since he's got back in the side I've warmed to him more than I did originally - he could well be the missing link between the midfield and attack we've been crying out for. However he needs to be far more aggressive and switched on to go from "ermmm that was pretty" to "I love you and want to have your babies". Its probably my age but if you're talking about a creative midfielder as a fan's favourite I'm thinking Alan Hudson as the benchmark - someone who displayed far more talent with a ball than Nick Powell in an era where your only protection against Actual Bodily Harm (or "tackle" as it used to be known) were your shin pads.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2020 13:52:28 GMT
It's a simple fact: Nick Powell will never gain CBUFAWKIPWH's respect. If it's not one thing, it's another, as you have continually shown over the past few weeks. That is the exact opposite of what I've been saying. Nick Powell could easily win my respect if he shows more bottle and plays through a bit of pain. He's a very talented footballer - but as with Bojan before him just having natural talent isn't enough to make a great player. Since he's got back in the side I've warmed to him more than I did originally - he could well be the missing link between the midfield and attack we've been crying out for. However he needs to be far more aggressive and switched on to go from "ermmm that was pretty" to "I love you and want to have your babies". Its probably my age but if you're talking about a creative midfielder as a fan's favourite I'm thinking Alan Hudson as the benchmark - someone who displayed far more talent with a ball than Nick Powell in an era where your only protection against Actual Bodily Harm (or "tackle" as it used to be known) were your shin pads. You haven't been watching. Powell does exactly what you demand. He's just not turning into Alan Hudson overnight. He never will. No one is.
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Post by chad on Jan 29, 2020 14:42:39 GMT
We have needed a good wind up merchant since Walters left. Never be as good though. SJW was just the best at winding up the opposition ( players and fans)
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Post by jeycov on Jan 29, 2020 15:10:54 GMT
We have needed a good wind up merchant since Walters left. Never be as good though. SJW was just the best at winding up the opposition ( players and fans) Give him time
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Post by nickpowellgoals on Jan 29, 2020 16:27:05 GMT
He's an absolutely fantastic player and will be vital in keeping us up and pushing forward into the future
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Post by dkws on Jan 29, 2020 16:51:40 GMT
Good to read this thread. He’s beginning to sound like the Nick I remember from Crewe days. I’ve followed his career since then, and gave a quite comprehensive rundown, on another thread, of his ups and (mainly) downs. Paul Cook at Wigan helped him along by recognising how damaging another hamstring injury would be. There’s been no mention of those hamstrings while at Stoke, just the calf injury that was probably sustained in that opening fixture. I’m sure he would ‘play through pain’ if necessary, but pulling, snapping hamstrings is no joke, and wouldn’t suit Stoke either. There’s much talk these days of stats, such as goals and assists. Nick can improve his shooting, and will always provide assists, but where he’ll register more highly than anyone else, is in assisting the assister. That’s four games in a row isn’t it now, or five? Two of them the whole 90 minutes +. Very encouraging; he was always destined to be a Premier League player, given a fair wind, and at 25, there’s still time: maybe with Stoke.
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Post by RAF on Jan 29, 2020 17:04:24 GMT
It doesn't matter how fucking skillful he is, for some on here and others who follow Stoke, giving 100% and blustering aimlessly up and down the pitch is the only key to becoming a favourite.
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