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Post by Northy on Aug 31, 2024 13:58:33 GMT
Not sure how Burnley managed to get Laurent done in time to play today but we couldn’t get Seko done in time considering he’s been over here ready to sign for 2 weeks apparently Work permit probably |
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Post by robwahlmann on Aug 31, 2024 16:36:24 GMT
I suspected that! A gallon isn't the same size either I think. Everything is supposed to be bigger in America, but it surely isn't!  No, same length. Just a weak attempt at humour about my tiny Pulis. |
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Post by gaznandi on Sept 3, 2024 7:41:35 GMT
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Post by apb1 on Sept 3, 2024 8:53:17 GMT
It's exciting - in a sense we have three unknowns coming through, with Lawal, Cannon and Seko. Gallagher we know all about, and Koumas/Phillips we've seen enough already to think we have couple of good players (I think Bocat too). But how well these three, especially Lawal and Cannon, impact the team could define our season.
I just can't see how we can keep everyone happy with the numbers once all are fit. Hopefully this guy will get a chance to start v Fleetwood.
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Post by gingerninja on Sept 3, 2024 9:04:08 GMT
Quite excited about this one, a bit of a punt, but looks to have good ability and a deadly free kick👍
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Post by J-Roar on Sept 3, 2024 9:07:35 GMT
Quite excited about this one, a bit of a punt, but looks to have good ability and a deadly free kick👍 Given your username, I'm not surprised at your enthusiasm. |
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Post by tqstokie on Sept 3, 2024 9:27:21 GMT
It's exciting - in a sense we have three unknowns coming through, with Lawal, Cannon and Seko. Gallagher we know all about, and Koumas/Phillips we've seen enough already to think we have couple of good players (I think Bocat too). But how well these three, especially Lawal and Cannon, impact the team could define our season. I just can't see how we can keep everyone happy with the numbers once all are fit. Hopefully this guy will get a chance to start v Fleetwood. They should all be happy, getting well paid for doing something I would have done for nothing. All footballers are overpaid in the top two divisions and probably well paid in the lower divisions. A friend of mine played part time for Northwich Victoria and earned more from football than he did his day job. Their needs to be a wage cap akin to Rugby. The game is already out of the reach of the working classes. |
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Post by gaznandi on Sept 7, 2024 22:13:30 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-tatsuki-seko-andrea-pirlo-9537840Seko has joined Stoke on a three-year deal from Kawasaki Frontale, where his progress over the last couple of seasons has been watched closely by Japanese football reporter Shunsuke Ide. Ide said: "As soon as he joined he quickly became one of the starting eleven and he controlled the game as the central midfielder. "He reminds me of Andrea Pirlo, he controls the ball excellently and brings the ball to the front and he's also an excellent passer who can build up the game from the back. He can be a dangerous player around the final third as he has quite good middle-range shots." Ide told Radio Stoke: "He's only ever played in the J.League but the intensity and physicality is much stronger in English football, plus if he experiences any language barrier it could be a blocker for him to adapt to the team, but who knows he may adapt quickly. He definitely can be a key player for Stoke to get promotion to the Premier League if he can show his excellent abilities of pass, shoot and game control. "The only concern is he may struggle to adapt to the defensive side, like if the team ask him to focus on defence work like a number six. Otherwise he will definitely be one of the most exciting and key players this season."
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Post by GeneralFaye on Sept 8, 2024 7:46:56 GMT
Very intrigued to see this guy, I think he'll be on the bench for a little while though as he gets used to the country/league.
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Sept 8, 2024 8:02:51 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps.
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Post by stokefanone on Sept 8, 2024 10:29:52 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps. What’s the difference between an 8 and a 10? Genuine question. In the old days 8 was inside right and 10 was inside left. Is it still the case? |
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Post by owdestokie2 on Sept 8, 2024 10:33:37 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps. What’s the difference between an 8 and a 10? Genuine question. In the old days 8 was inside right and 10 was inside left. Is it still the case? Genuine answer……I haven’t got a clue 😩😩😩 |
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Post by gaznandi on Sept 8, 2024 10:33:39 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps. Would we have signed him on a 3 year deal to not be a regular starter and to be thought of as a bit more than a good option? |
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Sept 8, 2024 10:37:32 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps. What’s the difference between an 8 and a 10? Genuine question. In the old days 8 was inside right and 10 was inside left. Is it still the case? I guess box to box midfielder perhaps. From the sound of it he offers something going forward too. |
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Post by shrewspotter on Sept 8, 2024 10:59:04 GMT
What’s the difference between an 8 and a 10? Genuine question. In the old days 8 was inside right and 10 was inside left. Is it still the case? Genuine answer……I haven’t got a clue 😩😩😩 If you think that's confusing some people describe a 6 as a defensive midfielder, In my mind that's the number 4 and 6 plays left side of centre back |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Sept 8, 2024 11:01:12 GMT
Yeah 6 should definitely be a number for a centre back.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Sept 8, 2024 11:04:42 GMT
4 - defensive midfielder holds his position in front of defence, gets a nosebleed beyond the half way line.
6 - base of the midfield, comfortable on the ball, decent passer
8 - lots of energy and creativity, rankling and passing, pot shots from distance
10 - provides link between midfield and attack, defence splitting passing, doesn’t get involved in the dirty stuff
They’re my thoughts anyway. Traditionally of course 5 and 6 are centre backs
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Post by spitthedog on Sept 8, 2024 11:20:50 GMT
Why do folk use numbers that are used in different ways by different teams and countries anyway?
It's just misleading. Why not just describe their positions!!!
These number associations are not universal anyway.
In South America No.5 was always usually a defensive midfielder
We seem to have adopted this from parts of Europe for some reason.
When I think of No.6 I think of Bobby Moore and Alan Bloor, a centre back surely? I know I'm old but there you go!
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Post by J-Roar on Sept 8, 2024 11:59:01 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps. What’s the difference between an 8 and a 10? Genuine question. In the old days 8 was inside right and 10 was inside left. Is it still the case? 2 |
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Sept 8, 2024 15:24:09 GMT
Thought he wasn’t a regular starter though. He sounds like an 8 though so a good option perhaps. Would we have signed him on a 3 year deal to not be a regular starter and to be thought of as a bit more than a good option? The article suggests he was a regular starter in Japan but my understanding was that he wasn’t. Nothing to do with how I see him fitting in with us. I’m completely open to see how he performs and hope he’s great. |
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Post by lagwafis on Sept 8, 2024 15:53:38 GMT
Why do folk use numbers that are used in different ways by different teams and countries anyway? It's just misleading. Why not just describe their positions!!! These number associations are not universal anyway. In South America No.5 was always usually a defensive midfielder We seem to have adopted this from parts of Europe for some reason. When I think of No.6 I think of Bobby Moore and Alan Bloor, a centre back surely? I know I'm old but there you go! I like how Lou couldn't be arsed with traditional numbers and made it up as he went along. Number 7? Flying winger? Stanley Matthews? Gives it to a midfield nutcase like Steve Foley, Sean Flynn or Keith Downing. Ball winner at number 6? Best hand it to attacking midfielder and top goalscorer Toddy Orlygsson Deep sitting playmaker wearing number 4? Nope. Ian Cranson at centre half with a bandage on his head. Joe Jordan then took it to the next level and sent John Clark out wearing number 10. |
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Post by gaznandi on Sept 8, 2024 15:56:14 GMT
Would we have signed him on a 3 year deal to not be a regular starter and to be thought of as a bit more than a good option? The article suggests he was a regular starter in Japan but my understanding was that he wasn’t. Nothing to do with how I see him fitting in with us. I’m completely open to see how he performs and hope he’s great. No mate, no need explain, it was a general wondering tbh. Would we sign a player from afar on a 3 year deal with little intention of him being a regular for us? Just curious is all. |
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Post by nott1 on Sept 8, 2024 16:02:21 GMT
He will soon learn to speak a form of english sitting on the bench close to the crowd, alhough what use "cost kick a bow agen a wow an yed it till it bosts" will be I'm none too sure!
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Post by gilberto on Sept 11, 2024 10:07:59 GMT
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Post by redstriper on Sept 11, 2024 10:19:04 GMT
Nice motor.... I have a Mclaren in the same colour. Pity its only the e-scooter version. not quite the same... |
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Post by st3mark on Sept 11, 2024 10:29:39 GMT
He seems confident regarding his passing range. His personal test will be to see if he can still do it in the championship where the opposition are down your throat almost as soon as you've controlled it. Looking forward to watching this lad and a number of the other new signings. |
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Post by stokecitydom on Sept 11, 2024 10:32:07 GMT
It sounds like the interviewer needs a lemsip.
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Post by emretezzy on Sept 11, 2024 10:32:57 GMT
He seems confident regarding his passing range. His personal test will be to see if he can still do it in the championship where the opposition are down your throat almost as soon as you've controlled it. Looking forward to watching this lad and a number of the other new signings. J league is one of the hardest working/honest leagues in the world. You don't have any issues with any of the J League exports about pressing and work rate. I think he may turn out to be signing of the season. |
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Post by st3mark on Sept 11, 2024 10:37:09 GMT
He seems confident regarding his passing range. His personal test will be to see if he can still do it in the championship where the opposition are down your throat almost as soon as you've controlled it. Looking forward to watching this lad and a number of the other new signings. J league is one of the hardest working/honest leagues in the world. You don't have any issues with any of the J League exports about pressing and work rate. I think he may turn out to be signing of the season. I've seen their national team play, and they do work hard. I've never watched a league game from there though so I can't say I know anything about the league other than it doesn't ever get mentioned when people talk about leagues of a good standard. He clearly views it as a challenge and a step up coming here and I'll be right behind him |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Sept 11, 2024 10:40:22 GMT
J league is one of the hardest working/honest leagues in the world. You don't have any issues with any of the J League exports about pressing and work rate. I think he may turn out to be signing of the season. I've seen their national team play, and they do work hard. I've never watched a league game from there though so I can't say I know anything about the league other than it doesn't ever get mentioned when people talk about leagues of a good standard. He clearly views it as a challenge and a step up coming here and I'll be right behind him The Mexican league also but a great league and one of the highest attendances in the world. I love the J League and MLS. A far better watch than the Championship for me |
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