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Post by LL Cool Dave on Jan 15, 2021 7:24:39 GMT
Been awful this season, compared to last.
Blessing in disguise imo.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 7:30:50 GMT
Just an absolute dickhead. But he isn’t alone. Footballers think they are untouchable and above the law. The stories I’ve heard this week about police having to split up footballers party’s over xmas have been ridiculous.
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Post by werrington on Jan 15, 2021 7:40:22 GMT
Just an absolute dickhead. But he isn’t alone. Footballers think they are untouchable and above the law. The stories I’ve heard this week about police having to split up footballers party’s over xmas have been ridiculous. It’s because they sell newspapers and the public lap it up Let’s not think that sportsman of other sports or the bloke in the street don’t step out of line occasionally Clyde The media won’t sell papers if it’s one of those and the public just shrug their shoulders whereas if it’s a footballer they go apoplectic ....it’s called conditioning
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 7:44:23 GMT
Just an absolute dickhead. But he isn’t alone. Footballers think they are untouchable and above the law. The stories I’ve heard this week about police having to split up footballers party’s over xmas have been ridiculous. It’s because they sell newspapers and the public lap it up Let’s not think that sportsman of other sports or the bloke in the street don’t step out of line occasionally Clyde The media won’t sell papers if it’s one of those Oh your right mate, sportsman aren’t alone, general Joe bloggs are breaking rules, But they’re in the public spotlight. In a way we rely on them to set the tone. It’s one thing breaking the rules but to post it on social media thats next level stupid.
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Post by britvic72 on Jan 15, 2021 7:56:55 GMT
Maybe a ploy to get a transfer 🤔
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Post by telfordstokie on Jan 15, 2021 8:00:41 GMT
Played an important part last year but has massively dropped off in form this season. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him go this month after this and our new additions - but not sure who would want to take him and his wages on at the moment.
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Post by salfordstokie on Jan 15, 2021 8:04:51 GMT
Jesus, the way some people are reacting you would think he'd killed someone. These rules are ludicrous and the predictable reaction of the anti-McClean brigade is almost comical. The guy has done NOTHING wrong in my view.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Jan 15, 2021 8:11:16 GMT
He’s been doing this for weeks hasn’t he?
I’ve seen plenty of videos of him boxing with an another person, unless that was at Stoke?
I was going to mention on a thread that he seems more concerned with boxing now than football, it’s all he ever seems to do.
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Post by salopstick on Jan 15, 2021 8:18:41 GMT
On full pay?
He won’t give a fuck
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Post by werrington on Jan 15, 2021 8:22:13 GMT
He’s been doing this for weeks hasn’t he? I’ve seen plenty of videos of him boxing with an another person, unless that was at Stoke? I was going to mention on a thread that he seems more concerned with boxing now than football, it’s all he ever seems to do. Boxing training sessions are fantastic training for fitness and one the best things for fitness levels Carl Hoefkens could be seen most nights a week doing extra sessions at the Wallace centre in Abbey Hulton He should not be criticised for that especially in his own personal time, but he can be criticised for what he’s done with his misdemeanour
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Jan 15, 2021 8:22:46 GMT
The most pleasing thing is the ruthlessness we've shown on this. Whatever you think of McClean, he's been a first team regular since he arrived and has made a contribution for all that he's a fairly average player. But between his poor form and the silly stuff he does it's pretty clear the end is near for him here, not just suspending him but signing three left wingers in about a week.
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Post by gingerninja on Jan 15, 2021 8:26:28 GMT
In the scheme of things, it's not a massive breach, however rules are rules..His form this season has been by and large poor and I feel it would be a good time for him to move on to pastures new. His effort has never been in question, but that bit of quality he sometimes produced, just hasn't been there this season.
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Post by andystokey on Jan 15, 2021 8:28:17 GMT
Jesus, the way some people are reacting you would think he'd killed someone. These rules are ludicrous and the predictable reaction of the anti-McClean brigade is almost comical. The guy has done NOTHING wrong in my view. Football is only allowed to continue and has been given preferential treatment because of the distancing measures and the special football bubbles. This isn't just about him. The future of many clubs is based on being able to play. I for one would be really miserable if it was stopped again. It's a bit of additional respite from the shit we are in. They need to take a long look at themselves and then at their supporters who own pubs and can't go to work. 9 million people are on furlough while these folk are still earning a mega living. You can't defend it, he and the other footballers breaking the rules have been completely stupid. My response is nothing to do with what I think about JM.
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Post by jeycov on Jan 15, 2021 9:20:56 GMT
In the scheme of things, it's not a massive breach, however rules are rules..His form this season has been by and large poor and I feel it would be a good time for him to move on to pastures new. His effort has never been in question, but that bit of quality he sometimes produced, just hasn't been there this season. As a result of this he could be exposing his workmates, opposition etc to the virus- if we have the minimum number of players required to field a team we could be playing our academy team for a league game Like everyone mixing outside their bubbles, they are taking an unnecessary risk Well done Stoke for acting promptly sending a message to all at the club As for the likes of other international Players mixing with many others the FA should be stepping in, live football is in the balance, more examples of breaking the rules and it will mean the season is halted
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Post by ChrisKamarasPerm on Jan 15, 2021 9:21:59 GMT
Disappointing.
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Post by Northy on Jan 15, 2021 9:28:04 GMT
I could understand it if he was snorting cocaine with prostitutes at an orgy, but at a gym ferfuxache
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 9:28:34 GMT
All things being equal and the ideal world these lot live in, I wonder if we’d signed Eze they’d want him fucked off for his misdemeanour last week or Jack Grealish fucked off for his misdemeanour if he played for Stoke I don’t think their moral compass would of been as rabid if we had a player of that ilk But yes he’s been an absolute idiot and deserves his punishment No it wouldn't. As ever it comes back to the performance-cunt graph. The better you are the more of a cunt you can be. It will be ever thus. That theory applies to posters on this board too. You're on thin ice, son.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 9:32:28 GMT
Jesus, the way some people are reacting you would think he'd killed someone. These rules are ludicrous and the predictable reaction of the anti-McClean brigade is almost comical. The guy has done NOTHING wrong in my view. Totally disagree. He's been backed well by our supporters in my opinion. Since he's been with us he's called our fanbase "cavemen", dressed up as an IRA terrorist in front of his children for social media likes and also had the hand cupping incident in front of the Boothen. We should never have made an offer for him. We knew he'd bring trouble to our club, and that's exactly what he's done.
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Post by cerebralstokie on Jan 15, 2021 9:49:23 GMT
Jesus, the way some people are reacting you would think he'd killed someone. These rules are ludicrous and the predictable reaction of the anti-McClean brigade is almost comical. The guy has done NOTHING wrong in my view. You are entitled to your view on the rules which, I know, are shared by some others. However, the question is simple. Did he break the rules? If the answer is yes, then disciplinary action needs to be taken. I quite like McClean but he is his own worst enemy at times. Footballers are role models and to suggest that they are above the law does not set a good example.
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Post by bgreen13 on Jan 15, 2021 9:50:15 GMT
Yes he's been stupid in breaking the stupid rules.
But yet again because it's McClean people go waaaayyy over the top.
He's done it, he's been found out, he's been punished.
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Post by crapslinger on Jan 15, 2021 9:50:51 GMT
Jesus, the way some people are reacting you would think he'd killed someone. These rules are ludicrous and the predictable reaction of the anti-McClean brigade is almost comical. The guy has done NOTHING wrong in my view. Totally disagree. He's been backed well by our supporters in my opinion. Since he's been with us he's called our fanbase "cavemen", dressed up as an IRA terrorist in front of his children for social media likes and also had the hand cupping incident in front of the Boothen. We should never have made an offer for him. We knew he'd bring trouble to our club, and that's exactly what he's done. Carry's more baggage than British Airways he's been trouble at every club who have been stupid enough to employ him.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 15, 2021 9:51:58 GMT
When all gyms are closed and exercising with others is limited to outside only. Unless his trainer lives with him and the gym was in his own house, McLean is an absolute idiot. He's also a very shit footballer. He was before his stupidity and he remains so afterwards. I agree he’s broken the rules but I think some are using their own biases to make it sound worse than it is ie making it sound as bad as those dickheads having parties etc My only bias is that he's a terrible footballer. I couldn't really give a shit about anything else. Were this a big name player, this board would be ripping him shreds, as many rightly are with Mclean. It's foolish in the extreme and more ammunition to those who believe that footballers consider themselves above the rest of us mere mortals. I'd love nothing more than to get a 1-1 session in a private gym as I recover from a knee injury and to go to a private swimming pool to help with my rehab but I can't.
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Post by realstokebloke on Jan 15, 2021 9:52:27 GMT
All things being equal and the ideal world these lot live in, I wonder if we’d signed Eze they’d want him fucked off for his misdemeanour last week or Jack Grealish fucked off for his misdemeanour if he played for Stoke I don’t think their moral compass would of been as rabid if we had a player of that ilk But yes he’s been an absolute idiot and deserves his punishment No it wouldn't. As ever it comes back to the performance-cunt graph. The better you are the more of a cunt you can be. It will be ever thus. Agree with that. But that's also more on the field. Off it, he's also bang in the top right on the rich / thick graph. In other words, his complete uselessness on the pitch aside, he's also unequivocally confirmed he's as thick as two short off it.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 15, 2021 9:53:36 GMT
Just an absolute dickhead. But he isn’t alone. Footballers think they are untouchable and above the law. The stories I’ve heard this week about police having to split up footballers party’s over xmas have been ridiculous. It’s because they sell newspapers and the public lap it up Let’s not think that sportsman of other sports or the bloke in the street don’t step out of line occasionally Clyde The media won’t sell papers if it’s one of those and the public just shrug their shoulders whereas if it’s a footballer they go apoplectic ....it’s called conditioning Look no further than the scandal going on in womens football!
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Post by SCFC92 on Jan 15, 2021 10:00:18 GMT
Gives his all for the club and produced his finest form last season. This season, and I'm sure he'd even admit he has been a bit hit and miss.
This just exacerbates the challenging season he has had.
Well done Stoke City, as per, when actions that require discipline arise we are swift and succinct in our response.
As a note: Drop your fucking agendas, this thread goes a long way to show that a good portion of this board have a pathetic agenda against the bloke.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 15, 2021 10:00:57 GMT
It’s because they sell newspapers and the public lap it up Let’s not think that sportsman of other sports or the bloke in the street don’t step out of line occasionally Clyde The media won’t sell papers if it’s one of those and the public just shrug their shoulders whereas if it’s a footballer they go apoplectic ....it’s called conditioning Look no further than the scandal going on in womens football! Why what's going on?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 15, 2021 10:02:23 GMT
Gives his all for the club and produced his finest form last season. This season, and I'm sure he'd even admit he has been a bit hit and miss. This just exacerbates the challenging season he has had. Well done Stoke City, as per, when actions that require discipline arise we are swift and succinct in our response. As a note: Drop your fucking agendas, this thread goes a long way to show that a good portion of this board have a pathetic agenda against the bloke. It does. Football is under the microscope with people looking to pick holes with it and try to get it stopped at every chance. The only agenda is defending someone who is giving those people more ammuniton as to why football should be stopped for the next 3 months.
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Post by musik on Jan 15, 2021 10:03:12 GMT
He posted a video of his session on Insta earlier. Boxing session with a trainer. Why are these places open to begin with, if noone is allowed to visit them? It doesn't make sense. Boxing? Maybe for a card collector.
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Post by wherty on Jan 15, 2021 10:11:45 GMT
I wonder how many people on here who are quickly slagging him off before the full story has come out have actually broken the strict covid rules themselves over Xmas or more recently?
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Post by eddyclamp on Jan 15, 2021 10:14:03 GMT
I don`t think Maclean has broke the rules regarding the gym. Professional athletes are allowed, with a coach to train one to one in a gym. So he could class himself as this. He may well have broken the clubs rules, which he must of done. Not the brightest is he?
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