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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2024 7:34:40 GMT
Questions. 1. Why are we starting the season with a weaker team than what finished last season? What are we hoping to achieve in the first month of the season with glaring holes in the team, and will it go against the Head Coach should his position come up for review around the annual sacking date of November? If so, do you think this is fair when you have clearly and chronically let him down? 2. Why have we appointed a Sporting Director that is so lacking in experience of the job when it's clear that at this club there is so much expectation and responsibility placed on the shoulders of key individuals at the club. It's screaming out for calm experience. Do you agree? 3. Was it this lack of experience that saw a very swift and almost panicked decision to part ways with a Head of Recruitment that had shown an ability to almost generate a silk purse from a sows ear across a number of deals he did last summer? 4. Onto the pitch. What are the benefits of playing with inverted full backs when we clearly don't have the tools to do it? What is your plan B and how long will you persist with a Plan A that clearly isn't working? I've noticed a switch in you recently, a dark pissed off demeanour that's been lurking beneath the surface no longer lay dormant... I dig it. I'm just at an age now where the bullshit doesn't wash anymore. Especially when the football side of our club pretty much exudes bullshit from every orifice against a backdrop of making the same mistakes over and over again. If this does end up being the very start of something good then great. Off the field ultimately headed up by Richard Smith and Simon King, I think the improvements overall are clear to see. Some of the decisions around the infrastructure of moving the fans to the South Stand might be a bit misguided and ill thought out, but they've been done with the best of intentions at least. Ricardo's is excellent and the new fan zone I reckon will go down a treat. The fan engagement overall is much improved. As a fan I've never asked for perfection but just a drive and determination to improve and learn. Off the pitch we've done that, on the pitch... |
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Post by femark on Aug 8, 2024 7:39:33 GMT
Are we still actively looking for players abroad? Answered by Walters yesterday - Yes. |
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Post by monsoonmoon on Aug 8, 2024 8:08:03 GMT
I would be interested to hear the clubs perspective on the following points:
1. What’s the vision for recruitment? Right now, we seem to have a bunch of themes we seem to offer equal weight to. Dipping our toe into several pools is unlikely to yield excellence in one, and the clubs who’ve done it well focus on one and sprinkle from others.
2. Talk about the pathway for young players and how that is determined. E.g. benefits of loans vs. Sticking around development squads.
3. Talk about the motivation for the ownership model changing. Is this a bet365 thing, i.e. they want to attract investors and having Stoke City holdings haemorrhaging money makes bet365 a less attractive opportunity. Or, is it a creative method to sidestep FFP / PSR? Or, is there an element of concern about an independent football regulator placing controls on the gambling industries involvement in football?
4. Are the club applying more pressure on the EFL around FFP regulation, in light of the absurdity of what is happening at Birmingham this window? Subsequently, can you explain the clubs position in regards to FFP and ultimately whether there is money in the pot.
5. With overseas recruitment, work permits must be a difficult thing to navigate particularly with the post-Brexit changes. Can you explain the process, the role ESC slots play, and speak to whether they have influenced our activity overseas thus far in the transfer window.
6. If I was representing an elite club, can you sell me Stoke City as a perfect destination to send a young talent out on-loan to? Why is Stoke City the best landing spot and what is on offer that betters what the competition for that signature can offer.
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Post by owdestokie2 on Aug 8, 2024 8:47:32 GMT
I would be interested to hear the clubs perspective on the following points: 1. What’s the vision for recruitment? Right now, we seem to have a bunch of themes we seem to offer equal weight to. Dipping our toe into several pools is unlikely to yield excellence in one, and the clubs who’ve done it well focus on one and sprinkle from others. 2. Talk about the pathway for young players and how that is determined. E.g. benefits of loans vs. Sticking around development squads. 3. Talk about the motivation for the ownership model changing. Is this a bet365 thing, i.e. they want to attract investors and having Stoke City holdings haemorrhaging money makes bet365 a less attractive opportunity. Or, is it a creative method to sidestep FFP / PSR? Or, is there an element of concern about an independent football regulator placing controls on the gambling industries involvement in football? 4. Are the club applying more pressure on the EFL around FFP regulation, in light of the absurdity of what is happening at Birmingham this window? Subsequently, can you explain the clubs position in regards to FFP and ultimately whether there is money in the pot. 5. With overseas recruitment, work permits must be a difficult thing to navigate particularly with the post-Brexit changes. Can you explain the process, the role ESC slots play, and speak to whether they have influenced our activity overseas thus far in the transfer window. 6. If I was representing an elite club, can you sell me Stoke City as a perfect destination to send a young talent out on-loan to? Why is Stoke City the best landing spot and what is on offer that betters what the competition for that signature can offer. Have you submitted the questions to BBC Radio Stoke or the Club? |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Aug 8, 2024 8:49:12 GMT
Are we still actively looking for players abroad? We almost signed a French player yesterday but he failed his medical...... |
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Post by monsoonmoon on Aug 8, 2024 8:53:22 GMT
I would be interested to hear the clubs perspective on the following points: 1. What’s the vision for recruitment? Right now, we seem to have a bunch of themes we seem to offer equal weight to. Dipping our toe into several pools is unlikely to yield excellence in one, and the clubs who’ve done it well focus on one and sprinkle from others. 2. Talk about the pathway for young players and how that is determined. E.g. benefits of loans vs. Sticking around development squads. 3. Talk about the motivation for the ownership model changing. Is this a bet365 thing, i.e. they want to attract investors and having Stoke City holdings haemorrhaging money makes bet365 a less attractive opportunity. Or, is it a creative method to sidestep FFP / PSR? Or, is there an element of concern about an independent football regulator placing controls on the gambling industries involvement in football? 4. Are the club applying more pressure on the EFL around FFP regulation, in light of the absurdity of what is happening at Birmingham this window? Subsequently, can you explain the clubs position in regards to FFP and ultimately whether there is money in the pot. 5. With overseas recruitment, work permits must be a difficult thing to navigate particularly with the post-Brexit changes. Can you explain the process, the role ESC slots play, and speak to whether they have influenced our activity overseas thus far in the transfer window. 6. If I was representing an elite club, can you sell me Stoke City as a perfect destination to send a young talent out on-loan to? Why is Stoke City the best landing spot and what is on offer that betters what the competition for that signature can offer. Have you submitted the questions to BBC Radio Stoke or the Club? I have mate, yes. |
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Post by scfcno1fan on Aug 8, 2024 8:57:14 GMT
Have you submitted the questions to BBC Radio Stoke or the Club? I have mate, yes. Brill. Fantastic questions those, be interesting to see if any of them get answered. |
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Post by stokesupporter on Aug 8, 2024 9:20:09 GMT
Are we still actively looking for players abroad? We almost signed a French player yesterday but he failed his medical...... Thought he was one of the Dublin's leftovers but apparently SJW has said yesterday that they are still pursuing players abroad also, which is good to hear. |
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Post by retrostoke on Aug 8, 2024 9:33:21 GMT
How do you propose to keep SS here when Everton come calling at the end of this season or next 🤔
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Post by premieraj on Aug 8, 2024 11:14:16 GMT
Is it being live streamed?
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Post by bubbleblower on Aug 8, 2024 12:03:20 GMT
Why do our transfers seem to take forever
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Post by deadlinedave on Aug 8, 2024 12:27:23 GMT
Any ticket left does anyone know
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Post by deadlinedave on Aug 8, 2024 12:28:16 GMT
Is it being live streamed? |
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Post by deadlinedave on Aug 8, 2024 12:29:24 GMT
Is it being live streamed? On youtube ????? |
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Post by LGH87 on Aug 8, 2024 12:39:23 GMT
Can someone going tonight please break rank and ask from the floor exactly what the fuck is going on?
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Post by loustokiefc on Aug 8, 2024 13:42:20 GMT
Does anyone know if its being streamed online? Or whether its on a radio station live or anything? Not able to make in person, but i wanna tune in still if possible
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Post by roxy37 on Aug 8, 2024 13:43:44 GMT
Does anyone know if its being streamed online? Or whether its on a radio station live or anything? Not able to make in person, but i wanna tune in still if possible the last one was released the day after. |
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Post by nottsover60 on Aug 8, 2024 13:53:41 GMT
We almost signed a French player yesterday but he failed his medical...... Thought he was one of the Dublin's leftovers but apparently SJW has said yesterday that they are still pursuing players abroad also, which is good to hear. Of course he'd say that. He will be well aware of fan disgruntelment with the lack of imaginative unknowns being linked, just tried and trusted boring championship standard players |
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Post by baconburger on Aug 8, 2024 13:54:16 GMT
Does anyone know if its being streamed online? Or whether its on a radio station live or anything? Not able to make in person, but i wanna tune in still if possible Not live I don't think but search YouTube for it in a day or so. I watched last years on there. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2024 14:00:58 GMT
Can someone going tonight please break rank and ask from the floor exactly what the fuck is going on? Sure, no problem...  |
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Post by loustokiefc on Aug 8, 2024 14:00:59 GMT
Does anyone know if its being streamed online? Or whether its on a radio station live or anything? Not able to make in person, but i wanna tune in still if possible Not live I don't think but search YouTube for it in a day or so. I watched last years on there. Cheers mate |
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Post by LGH87 on Aug 8, 2024 14:02:00 GMT
Can someone going tonight please break rank and ask from the floor exactly what the fuck is going on? Sure, no problem...  |
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Post by stokesupporter on Aug 8, 2024 14:11:11 GMT
Thought he was one of the Dublin's leftovers but apparently SJW has said yesterday that they are still pursuing players abroad also, which is good to hear. Of course he'd say that. He will be well aware of fan disgruntelment with the lack of imaginative unknowns being linked, just tried and trusted boring championship standard players Don't know excatly what has been said so that thought crossed my mind also. I guess only the time will tell if he really ment it or not. |
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Post by wazbagsbro on Aug 8, 2024 16:05:29 GMT
Why do our transfers seem to take forever It's the same every season. Players leave signing till last minute so the casing clubs enter an auction with wage offers ect.why does this confuse anyone. That's why deadline days final 2 hours is such a circus |
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Post by premieraj on Aug 8, 2024 17:02:48 GMT
What time is it? Any links?
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Post by bertiestan on Aug 8, 2024 17:18:32 GMT
What time is it? Any links? It’s 18.18 n I’m not sure bud😁🤙🏻🔴⚪️ |
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Post by onepara on Aug 8, 2024 17:23:05 GMT
It's on Radio Stoke tomorrow night, between 6 & 7. Their usual sports slot.
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Post by sportsman on Aug 8, 2024 17:41:43 GMT
It's on Radio Stoke tomorrow night, between 6 & 7. Their usual sports slot. Is it not on YouTube live then? |
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Post by Fred Merger on Aug 8, 2024 17:43:15 GMT
It's on Radio Stoke tomorrow night, between 6 & 7. Their usual sports slot. Is it not on YouTube live then? Yes, they need to delete all the bad language first🤣🤣 |
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Post by ceejays on Aug 8, 2024 17:43:49 GMT
Someone ask SJW has he seen Matt Hobbs lately ?
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