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Post by marwood on Aug 1, 2023 20:18:02 GMT
so we've signed Wilmot?
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Post by wagsastokie on Aug 1, 2023 20:54:56 GMT
Our players will actually literally never have met each other before, rather than just looking like they haven't It'll be like Barry Fry's Birmingham team bus. Well as long as no one pisses in all four corners Those coach drivers can get a tad sniffy about them things ( and before anyone jumps in I’m aware it was the pitch )
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Post by Caddick988 on Aug 2, 2023 8:00:59 GMT
Looks like he got rave reviews from Coventry fans last year so I'm all for getting him here. I do wonder why he hasn't gone back to Coventry though. They've spent a fair amount of their Gyökeres money and would have thought they are in a good position to do well again this season.
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Post by Scouse on Aug 2, 2023 8:18:01 GMT
There’s a fans forum Q&A event tonight isn’t there ..wouldn’t be surprised if any announcement of completed signings has been held off ahead of that ..or if not completed they’ll try to complete before hand
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Post by st3mark on Aug 2, 2023 8:37:01 GMT
Yeah, comes with mixed reviews by the sound of it.
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Post by iamstokie on Aug 2, 2023 9:59:28 GMT
Yeah, comes with mixed reviews by the sound of it. They’re called “ Opinions “
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Post by st3mark on Aug 2, 2023 10:34:08 GMT
Yeah, comes with mixed reviews by the sound of it. They’re called “ Opinions “ He comes with mixed "opinions" by the sounds of it.
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Post by skip on Aug 2, 2023 10:40:54 GMT
Our players will actually literally never have met each other before, rather than just looking like they haven't It'll be like Barry Fry's Birmingham team bus. "Please sit by someone you don't know." <everyone stays put in their seats>
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Post by iglugluk on Aug 2, 2023 10:41:34 GMT
Yeah, comes with mixed reviews by the sound of it. They’re called “ Opinions “ So he's changed his name and pronoun then? Ben Opinions referred to as 'they'.. Ffs!
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 15:19:43 GMT
Nixon has just tweeted 'Happening' in reference to this.
I don't know why he thought anyone didn't think it was though?
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 16:00:39 GMT
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Post by southcoaststokie on Aug 2, 2023 16:03:56 GMT
Welcome Luke, strengthens the back four
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Post by st3mark on Aug 2, 2023 16:09:32 GMT
Another positive signing
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Post by clarkeda on Aug 2, 2023 16:11:28 GMT
What type of defender is he? Right footed?
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Post by Silkystoke on Aug 2, 2023 16:11:43 GMT
Well done Stoke … never twitched so much in years..!!!
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Post by cja103 on Aug 2, 2023 16:13:09 GMT
Very very good CB. Welcome! Another positive signing. Our bench is going to look unrecognisable in terms of cover
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Post by Han Solo on Aug 2, 2023 16:13:10 GMT
Much needed additional quality. Option to buy?
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Post by lordb on Aug 2, 2023 16:14:04 GMT
No issues. I posted yesterday afternoon that it will be sorted by Wednesday, and it will Lucky guess?
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Post by deeside2 on Aug 2, 2023 16:16:07 GMT
Welcome to Stoke City Luke !
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 16:16:39 GMT
@hcfootball01Luke McNally is a centre half who spent last season on loan at Coventry where he played 22 games from January to the end of the season, including the play off final heart break. HC @hcfootball01A move to Stoke is a very very good move for the #potters they’ve shown some real intent in the window as far and taking a highly rated CB who was top level last season is a great signing. HC @hcfootball01Although many people may worry that we seen the best out of him playing in a 3 back last season. In one sense it certainly benefited his ball carrying ability and been able to do so because of the role as a wide RCB. However at Oxford under Karl Robinson he frequently played in a back four as Karl usually played a 4-3-3 occasionally switching to a back three. His fine L1 season in 21/22 earned himself a move to Burnley where between June and January of signing only played four games, so the loan was the best option for him and he certainly did excel. HC @hcfootball01What are his strengths? ⁃Physically dominant ⁃Progressive actions (carries/passes) ⁃Aerial ability ⁃Defensive duels HC @hcfootball01He has a great physical build. He’s a big defender and uses his body extremely well and to his advantage, for his size and build he’s actually really athletic too, good recovery pace and that mixed with his physical strength makes him a very good one VS one defender. HC @hcfootball01Although we must take into account the freedom to play progressive is much “easier” in a back three, because it’s what’s expected. The RCB/LCB should be comfortable stepping into midfield and progressing up the pitch. HC @hcfootball01However at Oxford he spent a lot of time in a back four and I’ll show the stats from that season and it shows that he also progressed very comfortably and one of the very best in L1 at doing that. HC @hcfootball01His aerial ability for Oxford was brilliant in both boxes, he was a great asset to have from defending balls into the box and dangerous set pieces but also managed to get himself 4 goals and 1 assist showing how much of a threat he was in the opposition box. HC @hcfootball01Although he didn’t score for Coventry last season, he certainly had his chances and looked threatening from set pieces and certainly did more than his part in defending his own box from dangerous balls in. HC @hcfootball01This is something he’s always excelled in, at Oxford and Coventry. He’s always been so so dominant in all duels. From aerial duels to loose ball duels, However most importantly his defensive duels , there’s not many better than him at this, he will put his body on the line, he’s great in 1v1s and will be a fine addition to Stoke. HC @hcfootball01The signing of McNally is yet again fantastic recruitment from Stoke. From an outsider I’d say this is the best recruitment they’ve made in at-least the last five years. He gives the option of potentially playing a 3/5 back if necessary, however he can very easily and comfortably play in a back four.
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Post by Roy Cropper on Aug 2, 2023 16:18:34 GMT
Finally getting the full gutting we were promised 5 years ago.
The partial rebuilds each year have always failed to eradicate that cursed/loser/toxic mentality in the squad we've had ever season since relegation.
New recruitment New coaches New squad
Hopefully this is the fresh start we've all known was needed for half a decade. Might work, might not. But I'm the most excited I've been in years.
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Post by st3mark on Aug 2, 2023 16:19:37 GMT
What type of defender is he? Right footed? The type who dribbles the ball out when I've watched him. Right footed and right side of the pairing usually.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 16:20:01 GMT
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Post by gingerninja on Aug 2, 2023 16:22:02 GMT
And the rest Phil Bird👊
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 2, 2023 16:25:05 GMT
What’s his face Rose dislikes this 🤣
Has to go straight in if he’s as good as everyone says he is?
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 16:30:10 GMT
Maybe they could announce them earlier if they weren't churning out these Hollywood productions?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 2, 2023 16:30:58 GMT
He looks a right miserable cunt.
I like it.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 16:36:54 GMT
They're really working Jared hard in these intro videos
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 2, 2023 16:38:35 GMT
Just amazed it’s took until 2 days after he’s signed to be announced🤔
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 2, 2023 16:39:24 GMT
Just amazed it’s took until 2 days after he’s signed to be announced🤔 They've got to get the lighting and camera angles just right on the welcome videos
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