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Post by bagnallboothen on Mar 1, 2020 14:59:03 GMT
He's no striker either, most of his efforts are too weak or off target! I like him, he has some skill but where to play him with any effect? He's had a hand in about 80% of our goals since Christmas at number 10, does that solve the problem?
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Post by robrigo on Mar 1, 2020 15:01:25 GMT
I don’t love any of our players anymore. Which is sad.
The last player I loved was Whelan. I now just feel so empty and lost.
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Post by johnnysoul60 on Mar 1, 2020 15:05:15 GMT
Its a team game , need players like him , created a fair few chances , also need the workers alongside he is decent of this league for me .
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Post by spongebobflathead on Mar 1, 2020 15:10:09 GMT
When he’s good he is excellent but When he’s bad he absolutely stinks the joint out Think he's had one poor game for us? I reckon he’s had 4 ,in-fact he’s had 2 absolute shitters just in February
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Post by rawli on Mar 1, 2020 15:21:12 GMT
Some Stoke supporters hate football.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 15:52:12 GMT
Although he's played well over 200 pro games, he's still inconsistent. Since he came into the team, he's probably played 2 good games for every 1 bad game, the latter usually coincides with an away game where support for him is further away as a result of our often negative game plans. But even on bad days he still keeps opponents busy, not least because he's happy helping out in deeper positions. Not saying he's a potential defensive lynchpin, but he's a team player. Take him out of the team, as O'Neill did in the 75th minute vs Luton, and Luton suddenly had two more players to add to their attack and our discomfort. If he plays 2 good games for every bad game - that still makes him more effective, in terms of creativity, than almost any other player we have. And he and Campbell have struck up a great partnership (when Powell plays in the centre) to the extent that they are the best forward combination we have had for a few years. There aren't many better number 10s in the Championship. He'll do for me until we reach a point where we are back in the Prem and able to spend big money on a replacement. One caveat is that I wish he was a more clinical finisher - but the longer he and Campbell get to play together, the more chance there is of him relaxing and getting the goals to go with his undoubted creativity. I'd like the duo to become a trio. Play N'Goy instead of Ince, or if Ty is rested, play N'Goy instead. Because the three of them are working on the same page, which, sadly, not many other current Stokies are. Or at the very least put him on with 30 minutes to go when Ince has yet another 'miss everything' day. Don't just play him for 8 minutes and then claim he has been given a fair chance.
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Post by Miles Offside on Mar 1, 2020 16:52:48 GMT
Creative player in ‘not everything he tries comes off’ shocker. The OP wasn't saying that, was he? The way I'd put it is not enough of what he tries comes off.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Mar 1, 2020 17:01:47 GMT
Creative player in ‘not everything he tries comes off’ shocker. The OP wasn't saying that, was he? The way I'd put it is not enough of what he tries comes off. The OP suggested the bad outweighs the good. Given his impact on the side since his return, I’m not having that. Without him our creative threat diminishes significantly.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Mar 1, 2020 17:06:59 GMT
If Powell hadn't become a regular we'd be fighting with Luton for bottom place.
He's had a big impact and is our main creative outlet.
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Post by Miles Offside on Mar 1, 2020 17:17:33 GMT
If Powell hadn't become a regular we'd be fighting with Luton for bottom place. He's had a big impact and is our main creative outlet. We aren't that far off Luton, and if Boro win tomorrow we join them in the relegation places. I'm not doubting he's a creative player, but it's over-stating the case to say he's had a big impact. And as a forward player he's only scored two all season.
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Post by jeycov on Mar 1, 2020 17:19:02 GMT
He’s got the flair of Bojan plus a lot more strength on and off the ball He’s not at his most comfortable on the wing, can’t fault his effort
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Post by dkws on Mar 1, 2020 17:20:40 GMT
I remember when he broke through at Crewe and radio stoke were fawning over him. So I tuned into their league 2 playoff final to see what the fuss was about, and he scored what I still rate as one of the best goals I’ve ever seen. I fully expected him to go on and become the greatest player to emerge from their academy, which would obviously be saying a lot. He disappoints me. Similar to Tom Ince in a way. Both looked like they were going to be stars. Neither are even close to being stars for Stoke IMO. I think it’s worth bearing in mind that this run of games where he’s been playing most if not all the 90 minutes, is the longest sequence of proper games he’s had since those Crewe days, except for when he first went to Wigan on loan from United back in 2013. Missing so much football has hindered his development. Stick with him, he could dominate games from central midfield if Stoke stay up. He does need team-mates on his wavelength though.
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Post by Olgrligm on Mar 1, 2020 17:22:23 GMT
I would rather Clucas played on the left so that Powell can play in the middle.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Mar 1, 2020 17:41:48 GMT
If Powell hadn't become a regular we'd be fighting with Luton for bottom place. He's had a big impact and is our main creative outlet. We aren't that far off Luton, and if Boro win tomorrow we join them in the relegation places. I'm not doubting he's a creative player, but it's over-stating the case to say he's had a big impact. And as a forward player he's only scored two all season. In what way is it overstating the case to say he's had a big impact? Since New Year's day he's been heavily involved in goals against Huddersfield West Brom Swansea Charlton QPR Cardiff Again, take him out and where does the creativity come from?
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Post by numpty40 on Mar 1, 2020 17:45:23 GMT
Some Stoke supporters hate football. Don't worry we've got James Mcclean to come back soon to entertain us😏
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Post by Pugsley on Mar 1, 2020 17:51:34 GMT
If Powell hadn't become a regular we'd be fighting with Luton for bottom place. He's had a big impact and is our main creative outlet. We aren't that far off Luton, and if Boro win tomorrow we join them in the relegation places. I'm not doubting he's a creative player, but it's over-stating the case to say he's had a big impact. And as a forward player he's only scored two all season. You a Lee Gregory man then?
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Post by Miles Offside on Mar 2, 2020 17:25:10 GMT
We aren't that far off Luton, and if Boro win tomorrow we join them in the relegation places. I'm not doubting he's a creative player, but it's over-stating the case to say he's had a big impact. And as a forward player he's only scored two all season. You a Lee Gregory man then? Every bit as much as you are
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 19:19:09 GMT
Without reading it, I can imagine this thread will be riddled with the opinions of people who probably thought Arnautovic was lazy, so slagged him off; Shaqiri was a show-pony, so slagged him off; N'Zonzi was a sulky arsehole, so slagged him off; Bojan was too small...etc
Give me an honest plodder, any day of the week, who can kick it dead hard 👀
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Post by dioufsboots on Mar 2, 2020 19:30:10 GMT
We could not even create a chance when powell was not in the team,without him this past few month, we would probably be a positon or 2 lower than we already are
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 20:51:38 GMT
Powell is one of them players that when he fancies it, he’s one of the best in the championship. Unfortunately he doesn’t fancy it very often.
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Post by nonameface on Mar 2, 2020 20:52:46 GMT
Serious question. How many assists and goals has he got for us?
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Post by theoptimist on Mar 2, 2020 21:03:02 GMT
Serious question. How many assists and goals has he got for us?
Don't forget the all important 'pre-assists' ..... i saw a square ball off the outside of his boot against Luton that preceeds a goal we're going to score at Reading
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Post by jarhead on Mar 2, 2020 21:05:31 GMT
Trust me he’s a bag of wank
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Mar 2, 2020 21:09:36 GMT
Powell is one of them players that when he fancies it, he’s one of the best in the championship. Unfortunately he doesn’t fancy it very often. He’s fancied it plenty since New Year’s Day.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 21:13:53 GMT
Powell is one of them players that when he fancies it, he’s one of the best in the championship. Unfortunately he doesn’t fancy it very often. He’s fancied it plenty since New Year’s Day. Got disagree, I think he’s very inconsistent.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Mar 2, 2020 21:14:40 GMT
Serious question. How many assists and goals has he got for us? Two goals, four assists plus pre-assists in a fair few as well.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Mar 2, 2020 21:19:27 GMT
He’s fancied it plenty since New Year’s Day. Got disagree, I think he’s very inconsistent. Since he's come back into the side: Huddersfield - goal West Brom - fabulous round the corner pass that puts Ince in who assists for Campbell Swansea - assist Charlton - goal and assist QPR - two assists Cardiff - involved in both goals Imagine the damage he could do if he was consistent...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 21:22:25 GMT
Got disagree, I think he’s very inconsistent. Since he's come back into the side: Huddersfield - goal West Brom - fabulous round the corner pass that puts Ince in who assists for Campbell Swansea - assist Charlton - goal and assist QPR - two assists Cardiff - involved in both goals Imagine the damage he could do if he was consistent... Exactly. Imagine what he could do if he was consistent.
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Mar 2, 2020 21:35:35 GMT
Since he's come back into the side: Huddersfield - goal West Brom - fabulous round the corner pass that puts Ince in who assists for Campbell Swansea - assist Charlton - goal and assist QPR - two assists Cardiff - involved in both goals Imagine the damage he could do if he was consistent... Exactly. Imagine what he could do if he was consistent. Can you define consistency mate, I'm really not sure what you mean? If he was turning it on every second of every game, he'd still be at Manchester United... Take him out of the side and we really don't have much in the way of an attacking threat.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Mar 2, 2020 21:49:54 GMT
Since he's come back into the side: Huddersfield - goal West Brom - fabulous round the corner pass that puts Ince in who assists for Campbell Swansea - assist Charlton - goal and assist QPR - two assists Cardiff - involved in both goals Imagine the damage he could do if he was consistent... Exactly. Imagine what he could do if he was consistent. Not sure if you are joking on this one Clyde? To be honest, I think it's clear he's been the best player since he's played regularly. I really think that is clear to anyone who knows anything about football! So I'm a bit concerned about the sanity of the few people on this board who lay in after any game where he doesn't score and assist.
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