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Post by bayernoatcake on May 16, 2023 22:14:53 GMT
Siri, show me an example of 'recency bias.' Been saying it for a while, it seems that in the collective memory of the Oatcake any player is remembered only as good as their last game. Plenty of other players have been sent on their way with a 2-fingered salute too, (Allen, Powell, etc) despite having more than a positive influence at the club at some time. Was never a fully paid up member of the Clucas fan club, but he wasnt always as bad as people are making out, and he rightly didnt get much of a sniff when his form dipped and now its time to go. Clucas had one good season and has been wank since. No idea how anyone can complain about anything aimed at him with his lack of effort in his last few seasons here. I quite like him still for that first season but he was a massive burden in the end.
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Post by jokker on May 17, 2023 8:42:39 GMT
Been saying it for a while, it seems that in the collective memory of the Oatcake any player is remembered only as good as their last game. Plenty of other players have been sent on their way with a 2-fingered salute too, (Allen, Powell, etc) despite having more than a positive influence at the club at some time. Was never a fully paid up member of the Clucas fan club, but he wasnt always as bad as people are making out, and he rightly didnt get much of a sniff when his form dipped and now its time to go. Clucas had one good season and has been wank since. No idea how anyone can complain about anything aimed at him with his lack of effort in his last few seasons here. I quite like him still for that first season but he was a massive burden in the end. It kind of reads like a joke when bayern, but others too, maybe even myself, says he had a good first season. Because the simple fact is that Clucas was injured most of the time in his first season at Stoke. But unlike most other Rowett signings whose form dropped drastically when Rowett was sacked, such as Ince and Afobe, Clucas found some comfort in Jones' management, because Jones played him as a 10. He might have been alone in that respect. He really sprung to life when O'Neill came in, but that was midway through his second season. Then O'Neill changed his role from an 8-come-10 to a 6, a deeper midfield role where he was less conspicuous, which might account for the notion that he wasn't doing much. He was however, among other things, co-piloting Tymon, but the role suited him less. I can't really comment on his last season, because I didn't watch the team much. Overall I never liked his personality on the pitch. I remember one game where we were chasing a result, being a goal down. He then proceded to waste time on throws. Not just once, several times. I can't imagine what he was thinking he was doing to benefit the team.
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Post by Scrotnig on May 18, 2023 17:20:09 GMT
His goal contributions pretty much kept us in the league a few seasons ago. My son also walked out with him as a mascot too, and he was apparently really friendly and funny. For whatever reason injuries or fitness, just not being up for it(which is not excusable) Its definitely time for him to leave, but he does so with my best wishes. This kind of post is always a joy to read. He might not have set the world on fire here but he’s not been terrible and things like the mascot anecdote above are of equal importance in my view. Potentially sealed another Stoke fan for life, what a brilliant experience I bet that was. I certainly don’t class him among the worst we’ve had of late and he also goes with my best wishes.
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Post by Ron on May 18, 2023 17:23:59 GMT
Had terrible luck with injuries and is someone who’s had a lot of stick. He set some decent standards that season he pretty much kept us up. He was offered an extension however that wasnt necessary as a big ish earner.
Good luck to him- he’s far from a total waster and has, at the very least , made a genuine positive contribution since we have been relegated which is an awful lot more than many of the players who we’ve been unfortunate to witness pull on the shirt.
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Post by metalhead on May 19, 2023 4:31:09 GMT
Think he had something about him... But not a lot.
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Post by stokecitytalke on May 19, 2023 19:00:03 GMT
Distinctly below average.
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Post by Goonie on May 29, 2023 8:51:05 GMT
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Post by xchpotter on May 29, 2023 9:29:21 GMT
Even if you remove the “m” in that figure, it was still way too much.
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Post by GeneralFaye on May 29, 2023 9:53:39 GMT
Ipswich bound.
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Post by ravey123 on May 29, 2023 10:22:28 GMT
I thought they weee supposed to be a young high energy team - won’t suit them at all but at least he’s not our problem anymore
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Post by wilcopotter on May 29, 2023 10:42:18 GMT
True, the mind boggles Chesterfield, Hull, Swansea , Stoke and now possibly Ipswich.
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Post by silsdenstokie on May 29, 2023 10:49:48 GMT
Not great and time for him to move on but easily the best of Rowett’s siginings (and Powell aside, probably Jones’s too)
A low bar maybe but ultimately he played a big part in us staying up in 19/20
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Post by mrcoke on May 29, 2023 11:09:35 GMT
Been saying it for a while, it seems that in the collective memory of the Oatcake any player is remembered only as good as their last game. Plenty of other players have been sent on their way with a 2-fingered salute too, (Allen, Powell, etc) despite having more than a positive influence at the club at some time. Was never a fully paid up member of the Clucas fan club, but he wasnt always as bad as people are making out, and he rightly didnt get much of a sniff when his form dipped and now its time to go. Clucas had one good season and has been wank since. No idea how anyone can complain about anything aimed at him with his lack of effort in his last few seasons here. I quite like him still for that first season but he was a massive burden in the end. I generally agree, his contribution in the season MON arrived was invaluable. But every player's career ends eventually and that season was his last hurrah. I stopped liking him when he was sent off for stamping on an opponent. That sort of behaviour is despicable and well as letting team mates down. His taunting of Swansea fans is not my idea of being a professional footballer either. If you want to get at other club's fans, create and score more goals, something he ceased to do.
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 29, 2023 11:13:49 GMT
Clucas had one good season and has been wank since. No idea how anyone can complain about anything aimed at him with his lack of effort in his last few seasons here. I quite like him still for that first season but he was a massive burden in the end. I generally agree, his contribution in the season MON arrived was invaluable. But every player's career ends eventually and that season was his last hurrah. I stopped liking him when he was sent off for stamping on an opponent. That sort of behaviour is despicable and well as letting team mates down. His taunting of Swansea fans is not my idea of being a professional footballer either. If you want to get at other club's fans, create and score more goals, something he ceased to do. Yeah that was a cracking season but it doesn’t eclipse the dross that came after. I keep seeing people say we need to replace him. I don’t think we do. He was the 7th central midfielder and we don’t need 7.
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Post by wakeypotter on May 29, 2023 11:32:11 GMT
If this is true re wages with him and Powell gone that should be wages for about 5 or 6 players which is more for transfers. We should be pretty competitive in the transfer market
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Post by lordb on May 29, 2023 11:53:44 GMT
I generally agree, his contribution in the season MON arrived was invaluable. But every player's career ends eventually and that season was his last hurrah. I stopped liking him when he was sent off for stamping on an opponent. That sort of behaviour is despicable and well as letting team mates down. His taunting of Swansea fans is not my idea of being a professional footballer either. If you want to get at other club's fans, create and score more goals, something he ceased to do. Yeah that was a cracking season but it doesn’t eclipse the dross that came after. I keep seeing people say we need to replace him. I don’t think we do. He was the 7th central midfielder and we don’t need 7. Thats fair We currently only 4 midfielders Laurent Thompson Baker Sparrow Think only Laurent is first team, Thompson very much a squad player Sparrow to be loaned out Baker sold /loaned out/bomb squax(unless his attitude changes completely but why would it?) Think we need 4 midfielders
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Post by theonlooker on May 29, 2023 11:58:09 GMT
At least that's my bet sorted next year when we play Ipswich then...
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Post by silsdenstokie on May 29, 2023 11:58:48 GMT
Yeah that was a cracking season but it doesn’t eclipse the dross that came after. I keep seeing people say we need to replace him. I don’t think we do. He was the 7th central midfielder and we don’t need 7. Thats fair We currently only 4 midfielders Laurent Thompson Baker Sparrow Think only Laurent is first team, Thompson very much a squad player Sparrow to be loaned out Baker sold /loaned out/bomb squax(unless his attitude changes completely but why would it?) Think we need 4 midfielders And hopefully Pearson will be the first of them
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 29, 2023 12:04:03 GMT
Yeah that was a cracking season but it doesn’t eclipse the dross that came after. I keep seeing people say we need to replace him. I don’t think we do. He was the 7th central midfielder and we don’t need 7. Thats fair We currently only 4 midfielders Laurent Thompson Baker Sparrow Think only Laurent is first team, Thompson very much a squad player Sparrow to be loaned out Baker sold /loaned out/bomb squax(unless his attitude changes completely but why would it?) Think we need 4 midfielders Depends if Baker stays goes but yeah 3 or 4. Pearson/Thompson Laurent/Baker Smallbone/Powell Are what I’d be looking at. 3 definite new signings and 4 if Baker leaves.
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Post by jokker on May 29, 2023 13:08:50 GMT
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Post by gawa on May 30, 2023 19:47:38 GMT
Best or luck to Sam. Was excellent in that close call with relegation a few years back. Hasn't been great since but wish him the best moving on.
Think the title is a bit unfair.
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Post by RonnieStokie on Jun 1, 2023 23:32:23 GMT
Best or luck to Sam. Was excellent in that close call with relegation a few years back. Hasn't been great since but wish him the best moving on. Think the title is a bit unfair. I agree. First centre mid to get 10 plus goals in a season since Kav 20 years before him.
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Post by theglove on Aug 8, 2023 18:27:28 GMT
Is the ear-cupping twat still without a club? Speaks volumes
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Post by willieeetmiout on Aug 8, 2023 18:38:25 GMT
Is the ear-cupping twat still without a club? Speaks volumes How can you still be this angry?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 8, 2023 18:41:16 GMT
Do Wrexham take gingers in? Would be a cracking player in that league
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Post by hooftastic on Aug 8, 2023 19:08:54 GMT
Do Wrexham take gingers in? Would be a cracking player in that league I dunno, how many former clubs does he have at that level?
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Post by Northy on Aug 8, 2023 19:31:55 GMT
Do Wrexham take gingers in? Would be a cracking player in that league Why wouldn't they, they are people just like you.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 8, 2023 19:35:13 GMT
Do Wrexham take gingers in? Would be a cracking player in that league Why wouldn't they, they are people just like you. I’m a mustelid Northy, you should know that by now😉
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Post by Squeekster on Aug 8, 2023 19:46:52 GMT
No where as bad as some are making out on here.
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Post by mrcoke on Aug 8, 2023 19:57:53 GMT
When MON came in Clucas was our most consistent player.
It's funny how the brain connects things. When Lauren James was caught stamping , my mind flashed back to Clucas doing the dirty trick on a fellow professional.
I've no time for players like that.
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