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Post by thisisouryear on Apr 24, 2024 16:12:13 GMT
After being on a downward trajectory for so long then bringing in people who have Stoke in their blood can't really do too much harm, experience is the worry but bags and bags of character and real leaders too. I'm finding it more intriguing, it might work it might not but at least we know they will go above and beyond to get this club moving forward. He certainly wouldn't be surrounding himself with Yes men Huth as head of recruitment or similar would be within Walter’s gift Whelan as a coach you would feel Schumacher’s call but with Morris and gally in role there is no room unless they are to be moved back or on . Team structure seems a bit better since Morris has been around full time which again seemed to be Walter’s hand . Having said if Huth is to come and suggests whelan. Schumacher’s a brave man to say no 😉 Maybe the extra body around training was more to do with the large squad size rather than making this a permanent thing and who knows if Martin refused to allow Schumacher this option. Who knows what roles any new recruits would have but having people around you that you know you can trust would only benefit Walter's efforts to get this club moving forward. I would imagine Schumacher would be delighted to have people like Huth and Whelan around who he knows would give 110% in any role they were given. Schumacher strikes me as someone who has similar DNA wanting to improve himself and everyone around him. It feels like we are starting to become a club hungry for success in the background we just need that to translate to the training pitch and on match days and we have a formula for success.
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Post by nottsover60 on Apr 24, 2024 21:39:22 GMT
I'm not sure there is anything in this seeing as we were playing Leicester u21 in Leicester where Huth and Vardy are employed.
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Post by gingerninja on Apr 24, 2024 21:41:42 GMT
Yes, I see that now, probably just coincidence, but that's not to say it won't happen in the future 😉
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Post by thornestein on Apr 25, 2024 6:50:48 GMT
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Post by anchorman on Apr 25, 2024 8:04:32 GMT
Bring it on!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2024 8:08:56 GMT
Pulis is either retired or he isn't. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs.
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Post by anchorman on Apr 25, 2024 8:12:20 GMT
What's crystal clear to me is that the whole culture of the club has been horrendous for the past 7-8 years or so and that has been our biggest downfall. We need root & branch change and on the surface it looks like that is what JW will bring. Get the foundations right, togetherness in every department and maybe just maybe we have a chance of achieving something special.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2024 10:09:48 GMT
Pulis is either retired or he isn't. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs. You just know he always wears his cap indoors.
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Post by Marc01 on Apr 25, 2024 19:38:44 GMT
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Post by lordb on Apr 25, 2024 20:01:10 GMT
There was a really good level of aggression throughout Not looking to be a dirty team, you don't have to break people's legs and you don't have to play dour long football with it either We played pretty good attacking football, players trying to get forward and make things happen all at a good tempo Lots didn't come off but they kept going and got their rewards all without taking an ounce of shit off anyone including a really poor ref People will reference Pulis but for me it reminded me of Macari More please
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Post by willieeetmiout on Apr 25, 2024 21:47:19 GMT
There was a really good level of aggression throughout Not looking to be a dirty team, you don't have to break people's legs and you don't have to play dour long football with it either We played pretty good attacking football, players trying to get forward and make things happen all at a good tempo Lots didn't come off but they kept going and got their rewards all without taking an ounce of shit off anyone including a really poor ref People will reference Pulis but for me it reminded me of Macari More please Totally agree. Was a Macari performance if ever there was one. Campbell sticking up for Manhoef. Hoever wading in. Pearson loving it in the tunnel. Burger celebrating with Campbell. It's something we've not seen for a long, long time. Are we a great team.....are we fuck. Does it look like we have something to build on. Absolutely
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Apr 26, 2024 15:33:38 GMT
Pulis is either retired or he isn't. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs. Surely you know there's a very high probability Walters will have chatted to Pulis about the job already. And that Pulis was asked his thoughts by an interviewer...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 15:36:32 GMT
Pulis is either retired or he isn't. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs. Surely you know there's a very high probability Walters will have chatted to Pulis about the job already. And that Pulis was asked his thoughts by an interviewer... Indeed. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs... 😉🤣
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Post by gingerninja on Apr 26, 2024 15:52:49 GMT
I do expect some Pulis type backroom appointments with SJW as the Sporting Director after the season ends, whether we can recreate the Premier League mentality now where we are, time will tell.
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Post by Miles Offside on Apr 26, 2024 16:18:34 GMT
With Robert Huth back as the guest in SJW's first game, just after his appointment, then being spotted watching the u21s game with him last week at Leicester (albeit Huth has a minor role there), then back again to watch the game here on Saturday, wonder if he's being lined up for a role here? They seemed close and Huth has the same sporting director qualifications as Walters. www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-robert-huth-leicester-4079026Would it be a crowd-pleasing move too far, or another step in a positive direction? Knows the club. There are plenty who know the club that we wouldn't want back, but people like Walters, Huth, Shawcross and Whelan are men of exceptional character, exactly the type we need around the club.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Apr 26, 2024 16:27:01 GMT
There are plenty who know the club that we wouldn't want back, but people like Walters, Huth, Shawcross and Whelan are men of exceptional character, exactly the type we need around the club. Yep we need to bring that aura back to the club. Plymouth were reduced to nothing and we looked like a team again. I think we've perhaps seen the start of it since SJW came in
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Post by Scrotnig on Apr 26, 2024 17:10:48 GMT
Maybe SJW is the man.
I can sense a partnership building between him and SS.
I’m perfectly ready for it to be yet another false dawn, but something does feel different this time.
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Post by anchorman on Apr 26, 2024 17:23:19 GMT
Pulis is either retired or he isn't. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs. Surely you know there's a very high probability Walters will have chatted to Pulis about the job already. And that Pulis was asked his thoughts by an interviewer... Of course SJW has spoken to TP...he'd be a fool not to.
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Post by owdestokie2 on Apr 26, 2024 18:21:12 GMT
Surely you know there's a very high probability Walters will have chatted to Pulis about the job already. And that Pulis was asked his thoughts by an interviewer... Indeed. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs... 😉🤣 Just out of interest why are you so abusive to a former successful manager of the Club who delivered safety from relegation, promotion, an FA Cup Final and European football in during his tenure? As he ever poured scorn on the club, its supporters or the City? Just interested
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Post by insect on Apr 26, 2024 18:28:33 GMT
Indeed. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs... 😉🤣 Just out of interest why are you so abusive to a former successful manager of the Club who delivered safety from relegation, promotion, an FA Cup Final and European football in during his tenure? As he ever poured scorn on the club, its supporters or the City? Just interested He’s not alone unfortunately. Unbelievable isn’t it. How anyone can hate Pulis or Hughes even is beyond me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 19:22:38 GMT
Indeed. He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here, and let people get on with their jobs... 😉🤣 Just out of interest why are you so abusive to a former successful manager of the Club who delivered safety from relegation, promotion, an FA Cup Final and European football in during his tenure? As he ever poured scorn on the club, its supporters or the City? Just interested I didn't realise I was? In his own words he's retired, so walk away and leave the game behind. Let the people in the job find their own way. It's quite simple.
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Post by owdestokie2 on Apr 26, 2024 20:05:47 GMT
Just out of interest why are you so abusive to a former successful manager of the Club who delivered safety from relegation, promotion, an FA Cup Final and European football in during his tenure? As he ever poured scorn on the club, its supporters or the City? Just interested I didn't realise I was? In his own words he's retired, so walk away and leave the game behind. Let the people in the job find their own way. It's quite simple. You didn’t realise by posting on a public social media site. “He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here” was appropriate and justified? Surely you do know that the media will ask questions and modify replies to create headlines? What were the context of his apparent comments, part of a larger interview or were they focused on Stoke City? Do you honestly believe that SJW wouldn’t seek advisory Council from trusted past employers, friends and footballing contacts to enhance his career? Unbelievable……….
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2024 21:28:49 GMT
I didn't realise I was? In his own words he's retired, so walk away and leave the game behind. Let the people in the job find their own way. It's quite simple. You didn’t realise by posting on a public social media site. “He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here” was appropriate and justified? Surely you do know that the media will ask questions and modify replies to create headlines? What were the context of his apparent comments, part of a larger interview or were they focused on Stoke City? Do you honestly believe that SJW wouldn’t seek advisory Council from trusted past employers, friends and footballing contacts to enhance his career? Unbelievable………. In a recent podcast he was asked about returning to football and he was unequivocal that he had retired and that "it's time for the young uns to have a go". He was asked some specific questions about Stoke and he straight batted them. The right answer then and the right answer to any further questions this time. All I can say is thank the lord he and his dreadful football have gone for good. Have a good evening. 👍
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Post by owdestokie2 on Apr 26, 2024 22:16:05 GMT
You didn’t realise by posting on a public social media site. “He should keep his filthy little beak out of matters here” was appropriate and justified? Surely you do know that the media will ask questions and modify replies to create headlines? What were the context of his apparent comments, part of a larger interview or were they focused on Stoke City? Do you honestly believe that SJW wouldn’t seek advisory Council from trusted past employers, friends and footballing contacts to enhance his career? Unbelievable………. In a recent podcast he was asked about returning to football and he was unequivocal that he had retired and that "it's time for the young uns to have a go". He was asked some specific questions about Stoke and he straight batted them. The right answer then and the right answer to any further questions this time. All I can say is thank the lord he and his dreadful football have gone for good. Have a good evening. 👍 The response as expected. You too have a good evening 👍
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Post by foxysgloves on Apr 26, 2024 22:21:44 GMT
Worked out ok last time we did it.
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Post by foxysgloves on Apr 26, 2024 22:25:43 GMT
I like this post. But it kind of pales into comparison when you think of Walters, Whelan, Huth, Ryan, Mama, Abdoulaye etc squaring up to fellas. Credit to Tyrese, Million and Hoever….but the phrase men and boys springs to mind. At least we’re on the right track and the players look like they give a shit.
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Post by questionable on Apr 27, 2024 10:25:24 GMT
Just out of interest why are you so abusive to a former successful manager of the Club who delivered safety from relegation, promotion, an FA Cup Final and European football in during his tenure? As he ever poured scorn on the club, its supporters or the City? Just interested I didn't realise I was? In his own words he's retired, so walk away and leave the game behind. Let the people in the job find their own way. It's quite simple. It’s been far from simple at Stoke over the past 6/7 years and a change in whoever we’re speaking to is a must, unless it’s the bloke from bet365 who was shite at his job who recommended NJ, we need to keep this bloke at all costs…….
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Post by mrcoke on Apr 27, 2024 22:04:33 GMT
I like "It's not always about signing the best players, it's about building a strong team, and the best players aren't always included in the most successful teams."Alf Ramsay used to say " I don't necessarily pick the best players, I pick the best team". Stoke have now got a core of very good players and a core of dross. The trick now is to get rid of the dross and bring in a group of players to complement our strength.
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Post by stokiedan17 on Apr 27, 2024 23:17:04 GMT
I like "It's not always about signing the best players, it's about building a strong team, and the best players aren't always included in the most successful teams."Alf Ramsay used to say " I don't necessarily pick the best players, I pick the best team". Stoke have now got a core of very good players and a core of dross. The trick now is to get rid of the dross and bring in a group of players to complement our strength. Absolutely. Fuller was a lazy bastard but magical on the ball. Sidibe wasn’t a great striker but worked ridiculously hard and was great in the air to assist fuller. Pennant and etherington were great going forward and hard workers but having a back 4 of giant horrible bastards who were solid at the back helped no end.
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Post by Veritas on Apr 27, 2024 23:24:38 GMT
I like "It's not always about signing the best players, it's about building a strong team, and the best players aren't always included in the most successful teams."Alf Ramsay used to say " I don't necessarily pick the best players, I pick the best team". Stoke have now got a core of very good players and a core of dross. The trick now is to get rid of the dross and bring in a group of players to complement our strength. Have we? Can you list who these are.
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