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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 1, 2023 8:26:34 GMT
The U21 squad looks a bit threadbare really.
Is Blondy even under 21?
Baker had a good loan at Newport last season that seemed to go under the radar in the world of Stoke on the internet. Will he push for a place here? Will he be sent to League One for the next rung up the ladder?
It’s got to be make or break for Sparrow and Macari too?
I’d expect the 18s to make up the numbers too.
Bickerton looks very good.
Will Smith
Sidibe
Lowe
Tezgel
being the main ones to step up?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2023 9:18:43 GMT
Hope Andersson plays this season too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2023 10:19:32 GMT
Watched a bit of Ireland's son play in that 7v7 tournament a few weeks ago. He looked overweight to me. If I remember correctly, his career seemed to stall quite a bit after he went off to trial football in Germany. I think he tried a few other places in the UK, then came back to Stoke. |
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Post by bertiestan on Jul 1, 2023 12:15:54 GMT
The U21 squad looks a bit threadbare really. Is Blondy even under 21? Baker had a good loan at Newport last season that seemed to go under the radar in the world of Stoke on the internet. Will he push for a place here? Will he be sent to League One for the next rung up the ladder? It’s got to be make or break for Sparrow and Macari too? I’d expect the 18s to make up the numbers too. Bickerton looks very good. Will Smith Sidibe Lowe Tezgel being the main ones to step up? Viv Anderson’s lad is highly rated as well. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 3, 2023 15:38:41 GMT
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Post by liathroid on Jul 4, 2023 15:29:58 GMT
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Jul 12, 2023 9:05:18 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on Jul 12, 2023 9:07:05 GMT
Blimey - is that a complete overhaul of every role since Tricky has arrived?
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Post by cheadlepotter on Jul 12, 2023 9:17:10 GMT
Inevitable really, I’m surprised he’s lasted this long. Hopefully he has plenty of success in his next job.
The club is going to be in one hell of a mess when we sack AN.
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Post by wuzza on Jul 12, 2023 10:16:53 GMT
None of this can be healthy for a system that was starting to prove its worth and pay its way. Very odd.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2023 10:22:52 GMT
So basically, do we take from this, that the new regime 'didn't rate' vast swathes of the incumbent staff? It's one hell of a clearout, and doesn't show much confidence at all, in what had gone before.
I'd also say it's a risk. You can afford to get the odd appointment wrong, and correct it, but many at once & you've got to have your recruitment strategy water-tight.
This new bloke's tearing the place up.
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Post by Northy on Jul 12, 2023 10:36:01 GMT
So basically, do we take from this, that the new regime 'didn't rate' vast swathes of the incumbent staff? It's one hell of a clearout, and doesn't show much confidence at all, in what had gone before. I'd also say it's a risk. You can afford to get the odd appointment wrong, and correct it, but many at once & you've got to have your recruitment strategy water-tight. This new bloke's tearing the place up. Reading it, it looks like Gareth made the decision to move on and working his notice period ?
“After around a decade here at Stoke, Gareth has expressed a desire to seek a new adventure within the game,” said the Club’s Technical Director Ricky Martin.
“He will do so with our sincere thanks and – by continuing in his role for the next few months – Gareth can ensure that services to our young players are not disrupted during the period of transition. |
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Post by stokie1 on Jul 12, 2023 10:49:01 GMT
So basically, do we take from this, that the new regime 'didn't rate' vast swathes of the incumbent staff? It's one hell of a clearout, and doesn't show much confidence at all, in what had gone before. I'd also say it's a risk. You can afford to get the odd appointment wrong, and correct it, but many at once & you've got to have your recruitment strategy water-tight. This new bloke's tearing the place up. Reading it, it looks like Gareth made the decision to move on and working his notice period ?
“After around a decade here at Stoke, Gareth has expressed a desire to seek a new adventure within the game,” said the Club’s Technical Director Ricky Martin.
“He will do so with our sincere thanks and – by continuing in his role for the next few months – Gareth can ensure that services to our young players are not disrupted during the period of transition.Another way to look at this is that Alex Neal is very difficult to work with and most of the old regime don’t believe in what he is trying to do. Very worrying for me that Gareth has left. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but he seems to be well respected in the game so the fact he wants to leave cannot be seen as a positive in my opinion. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2023 10:52:25 GMT
Dear, dear me. What the hell are they playing at?
They've completely and utterly ripped up the one single positive about this club over the last few years.
Why do our owners put so much faith in transient people in key positions?
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Post by LGH87 on Jul 12, 2023 10:53:30 GMT
Reading it, it looks like Gareth made the decision to move on and working his notice period ?
“After around a decade here at Stoke, Gareth has expressed a desire to seek a new adventure within the game,” said the Club’s Technical Director Ricky Martin.
“He will do so with our sincere thanks and – by continuing in his role for the next few months – Gareth can ensure that services to our young players are not disrupted during the period of transition.Another way to look at this is that Alex Neal is very difficult to work with and most of the old regime don’t believe in what he is trying to do. Very worrying for me that Gareth has left. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but he seems to be well respected in the game so the fact he wants to leave cannot be seen as a positive in my opinion. Don't think you're too far off except I believe it's Tricky they're struggling to work with, not Alex Neil. |
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Post by bertiestan on Jul 12, 2023 10:56:23 GMT
Reading it, it looks like Gareth made the decision to move on and working his notice period ?
“After around a decade here at Stoke, Gareth has expressed a desire to seek a new adventure within the game,” said the Club’s Technical Director Ricky Martin.
“He will do so with our sincere thanks and – by continuing in his role for the next few months – Gareth can ensure that services to our young players are not disrupted during the period of transition.Another way to look at this is that Alex Neal is very difficult to work with and most of the old regime don’t believe in what he is trying to do. Very worrying for me that Gareth has left. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but he seems to be well respected in the game so the fact he wants to leave cannot be seen as a positive in my opinion. Not one bit, Alex Neil n co want their own people in…surely that’s quite obvious. |
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Post by gingerninja on Jul 12, 2023 10:58:23 GMT
Alex Neil was popular at his previous clubs by & large. I think if you work hard and train hard he is fine and probably is quite amiable around the place, piss around dnd not work hard and then that is where you will fall out with him, which is exactly what most fans will demand.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 12, 2023 16:30:14 GMT
Ah it did happen! This club 🤣 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2023 16:40:58 GMT
So, will we get in an appt to start for the day he leaves or will we just sit and wait until he’s close to going before acting like we have done with every other backroom appt this year?
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Post by Ron on Jul 12, 2023 16:59:24 GMT
Another way to look at this is that Alex Neal is very difficult to work with and most of the old regime don’t believe in what he is trying to do. Very worrying for me that Gareth has left. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but he seems to be well respected in the game so the fact he wants to leave cannot be seen as a positive in my opinion. Not one bit, Alex Neil n co want their own people in…surely that’s quite obvious. this is the problem with our club. Every time there’s a new manager the board allow wholesale changes to the structure. The days of the manager ruling the roost are gone and good football people should be running things from the top not livin la Vida loca or whoever else who’s that’s never played the game they drag in. The managers and their coaches for the club- the club shouldn’t be bowing down to them. The disruption to an academy that has done well in recent years is an odd one. Collins , souttar, Edwards, Campbell, Taylor, sparrow, tezgel amongst others have all been through and gone on to play 1st team football, with one going on to be the most expensive Irishman ever. Odd. |
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Post by gingerninja on Jul 12, 2023 17:10:43 GMT
Did you not read the article, a new man will be appointed and then a period of transition before Owen departs.
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Post by leicspotter on Jul 12, 2023 17:18:25 GMT
I wonder if anyone stops to think what Gareth Owen will be feeling about their comments on here? He has stated why he is leaving and is going to stay on to ensure a smooth transition...or are people saying he is lying?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 12, 2023 17:19:44 GMT
Another way to look at this is that Alex Neal is very difficult to work with and most of the old regime don’t believe in what he is trying to do. Very worrying for me that Gareth has left. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but he seems to be well respected in the game so the fact he wants to leave cannot be seen as a positive in my opinion. Not one bit, Alex Neil n co want their own people in…surely that’s quite obvious. I was told he resigned. |
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Post by hamsta2 on Jul 12, 2023 17:34:23 GMT
Bayern - I know you follow the young ‘uns. If you were a betting man, top tip ‘make it’ ? Genuinely interested. Ta.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 12, 2023 19:16:23 GMT
Bayern - I know you follow the young ‘uns. If you were a betting man, top tip ‘make it’ ? Genuinely interested. Ta. Tezgel is the obvious one. I really do think he should be a big part of the squad this season from the start. I really like Griffiths too. All energy midfielder but a cracking footballer with it. Just hope he’s given a chance and takes it. Lowe is obviously very good too. |
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Post by iamstokie on Jul 12, 2023 19:18:33 GMT
Bayern - I know you follow the young ‘uns. If you were a betting man, top tip ‘make it’ ? Genuinely interested. Ta. Tezgel is the obvious one. I really do think he should be a big part of the squad this season from the start. I really like Griffiths too. All energy midfielder but a cracking footballer with it. Just hope he’s given a chance and takes it. Lowe is obviously very good too. please Bayern don’t , you’re the kiss of death when it comes to young talent , i expect all those mentioned end up in non league 😉😂😂 |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jul 12, 2023 19:21:02 GMT
Tezgel is the obvious one. I really do think he should be a big part of the squad this season from the start. I really like Griffiths too. All energy midfielder but a cracking footballer with it. Just hope he’s given a chance and takes it. Lowe is obviously very good too. please Bayern don’t , you’re the kiss of death when it comes to young talent , i expect all those mentioned end up in non league 😉😂😂 We’ll sell Tezgel for 20m trust me. |
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Post by iamstokie on Jul 12, 2023 19:24:03 GMT
please Bayern don’t , you’re the kiss of death when it comes to young talent , i expect all those mentioned end up in non league 😉😂😂 We’ll sell Tezgel for 20m trust me. i believe you on him tbh , my opinion i always thought he needed a loan this season but after seeing clips of him at Notts he’s change my mind , he’s added strength to his already considerable armoury which in the championship he will need , still need be careful with him though , but he’s a very bright future |
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Post by hamsta2 on Jul 12, 2023 22:54:58 GMT
Bayern - I know you follow the young ‘uns. If you were a betting man, top tip ‘make it’ ? Genuinely interested. Ta. Tezgel is the obvious one. I really do think he should be a big part of the squad this season from the start. I really like Griffiths too. All energy midfielder but a cracking footballer with it. Just hope he’s given a chance and takes it. Lowe is obviously very good too. |
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Post by owdestokie2 on Jul 12, 2023 23:13:42 GMT
Reading it, it looks like Gareth made the decision to move on and working his notice period ?
“After around a decade here at Stoke, Gareth has expressed a desire to seek a new adventure within the game,” said the Club’s Technical Director Ricky Martin.
“He will do so with our sincere thanks and – by continuing in his role for the next few months – Gareth can ensure that services to our young players are not disrupted during the period of transition.Another way to look at this is that Alex Neal is very difficult to work with and most of the old regime don’t believe in what he is trying to do. Very worrying for me that Gareth has left. Of course we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes but he seems to be well respected in the game so the fact he wants to leave cannot be seen as a positive in my opinion. An alternative view perhaps with merit especially after the guy from Crewe was appointed. I queried Owen’s position at the time friends. Only time will tell if the changes across the coaching and academy staff were justified. One thing that is crystal clear. If at any footballing level across the club there’s no significant improvement there will be no hiding place for those who’ve made the changes. Their management, their staff, their players. Fingers crossed but time will tell |
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