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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Nov 10, 2024 10:32:35 GMT
That video is actually really good. I think it highlights as well what we have done well under him. We’re not completely there yet but it was a tough gig. We seem to be getting there though. And hopefully that continues. [/quote Glad you’re on board! I think we still lack a cutting edge up top and would push the boat out for a striker in January even it means sending Cannon back. Gallagher would need to be available too. Cannon is a good finisher but doesn’t lead the line in the way we need given our set up. I also think Junho has to add goals to his game as one of a front three. Having Pearson and Lawal as midfield options will give us strength in depth in an area where we’re a bit soft at times, particularly when closing games out. |
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Nov 10, 2024 10:35:59 GMT
I mean never mind the players I’m ready to run through brick walls for this bloke |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 10, 2024 10:49:33 GMT
That video is actually really good. I think it highlights as well what we have done well under him. We’re not completely there yet but it was a tough gig. We seem to be getting there though. And hopefully that continues. Glad you’re on board! I think we still lack a cutting edge up top and would push the boat out for a striker in January even it means sending Cannon back. Gallagher would need to be available too. Cannon is a good finisher but doesn’t lead the line in the way we need given our set up. I also think Junho has to add goals to his game as one of a front three. Having Pearson and Lawal as midfield options will give us strength in depth in an area where we’re a bit soft at times, particularly when closing games out. I wanted Schumacher gone so it wasn’t difficult giving him a chance. Agree with all of that but read that Junho has 7 assists already? Which isn’t to be sniffed at. All of our players need to shoot more bar Manhoef 🤣 |
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Post by stokefanone on Nov 10, 2024 10:54:05 GMT
I was unsure about him, but in the ten or so games he has been in charge, he has changed the focus of the players. They are playing with heart, more passion than we have showed for ten years or so.
You can see manhoof is actually thinking of passing to his fellow strikers, the captain is taking charge on the pitch and bollocking players who fall short.
The players have bought into being stoke city players and don’t want to lose games.
If Lawal and Gallagher can get fit and give us that extra much needed muscle in the team, I feel possitive for our chances of play offs this season.
It feels like we are moving forward.
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Nov 10, 2024 10:56:50 GMT
I get the feeling he's building something here.
Something lasting and meaningful.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 10, 2024 11:03:23 GMT
Glad you’re on board! I think we still lack a cutting edge up top and would push the boat out for a striker in January even it means sending Cannon back. Gallagher would need to be available too. Cannon is a good finisher but doesn’t lead the line in the way we need given our set up. I also think Junho has to add goals to his game as one of a front three. Having Pearson and Lawal as midfield options will give us strength in depth in an area where we’re a bit soft at times, particularly when closing games out. I wanted Schumacher gone so it wasn’t difficult giving him a chance. Agree with all of that but read that Junho has 7 assists already? Which isn’t to be sniffed at. All of our players need to shoot more bar Manhoef 🤣 This. Bloody shoot. One that sticks in my mind from yesterday was Seko in the first half. Everything just opened up in front of him about 20 yards out and instead of having a crack at goal he tried to thread a pass into te penalty area which he over hit and it went out for a goal kick. Have a bloody dig. Although I must say that despite a few misplaced passes we are much more solid with him in midfield. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Nov 10, 2024 11:07:11 GMT
I wanted Schumacher gone so it wasn’t difficult giving him a chance. Agree with all of that but read that Junho has 7 assists already? Which isn’t to be sniffed at. All of our players need to shoot more bar Manhoef 🤣 This. Bloody shoot. One that sticks in my mind from yesterday was Seko in the first half. Everything just opened up in front of him about 20 yards out and instead of having a crack at goal he tried to thread a pass into te penalty area which he over hit and it went out for a goal kick. Have a bloody dig. Although I must say that despite a few misplaced passes we are much more solid with him in midfield. Yeah that fucked me right off. There was no need for what he did. It was perfect to try and bend it top corner and no one would have had a go at him for it. He looks really good. He’s a right nuisance. |
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Post by Trouserdog on Nov 10, 2024 11:24:18 GMT
I am really astonished and dismayed about so much negativity on this thread. Pelach is far and away the best manager we have had probably since Waddington. He is changing the character of the players. We are so much harder defeat and going one down no longer means guaranteed defeat , In the short time he has been at the club he has done an astonishing job. I see every week improvements. He is a realistic chance for return to the top flight. Please please get behind him CHEERS NOT JEERS The best manager we've had since Waddington? I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking. |
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Post by march4 on Nov 10, 2024 11:31:05 GMT
This time last year in this mini section of the season between international breaks, we played 5 games winning 3 and drawing 2 gaining 11 points. We followed this up with an awful run that led to AN’s dismissal just before Christmas.
This season in the same period, we played 6 games with 2 wins, 3 draws and one defeat giving a total of 9 points.
I remember going to a supporters’ event this time last year and the mood was buoyant with talk of a promotion push. I’m getting this strange sense of Deja vu. Let’s hope we don’t come back in a fortnight to see history repeating itself.
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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Nov 10, 2024 11:32:41 GMT
I like it. First manager I feel has actually come in and worked on motivating the players Wasn't Jones criticised for sticking motivational quotes on the wall? I don't mind the video - as someone else said - it might get the blood pumping before kick-off. The goals compilation introduced onscreen in the ground a couple of seasons ago was excellent though I thought overplayed. |
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Post by mamathestriker on Nov 10, 2024 11:44:16 GMT
I get the feeling he's building something here. Something lasting and meaningful. I've had my doubts over the appointment, but one defeat in eight, a massive improvement in fitness and real character shown are getting me on board with NP. He's very determined to get us going and I think he's building something too. |
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Post by WorkingclassHero on Nov 10, 2024 12:01:34 GMT
Well if nothing else he seems to also be a lucky manager, amd you make your own luck.
Have been pleasantly surprised. I think he's probably an upgrade on Schumacher and the best one we have had since O neil.
The biggest praise I can give him is I don't think we will get relegated now. Previously under SS I wasn't sure.
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Post by spitthedog on Nov 10, 2024 12:16:19 GMT
One thing I like about this manager is he is visibly improving some of our players and I think part of the positive energy around is that those players know that this is happening.
The two fullbacks are examples. They looked way out of their depth previously but there is significant improvement there in 2 key positions. It's not going to happen overnight but encouraging signs for me.
Work in progress but some good signs.
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Post by Clayton Wood on Nov 10, 2024 12:18:00 GMT
When he first arrived there were many doubts about his ability. And having seen the guy I'd imagine he'd say he's not the finished article and is learning himself.
But his learning on the job, on the whole, isn't plunging us into serious trouble so far, but slowly pulling us up the table. He talks about the next months' and next year. If we give him that time I think he will improve and so will the squad.
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Post by smallthorner on Nov 10, 2024 16:22:10 GMT
When he first arrived there were many doubts about his ability. And having seen the guy I'd imagine he'd say he's not the finished article and is learning himself. But his learning on the job, on the whole, isn't plunging us into serious trouble so far, but slowly pulling us up the table. He talks about the next months' and next year. If we give him that time I think he will improve and so will the squad. Ear, ear. |
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Post by stokiejoe on Nov 10, 2024 16:40:34 GMT
I am really astonished and dismayed about so much negativity on this thread. Pelach is far and away the best manager we have had probably since Waddington. He is changing the character of the players. We are so much harder defeat and going one down no longer means guaranteed defeat , In the short time he has been at the club he has done an astonishing job. I see every week improvements. He is a realistic chance for return to the top flight. Please please get behind him CHEERS NOT JEERS The best manager we've had since Waddington? I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking. Make that two pints and I'm teatotal! |
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Post by Wizbit on Nov 10, 2024 19:04:06 GMT
Many of us previously have bemoaned the lack of pattern of play … we never seemed to have one but NP has slowly but surely got that into the players, we keep the ball much better than we ever have and yes sometimes we need to be a bit braver instead of going sideways so much but us as fans have to realise that is part of what he wants so we need to be a little more patient… and also remember we are a very young side in the main but have the potential to be very competitive and that’s all we can ask
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Post by potterpanzera on Nov 10, 2024 20:30:18 GMT
yesterday for me was a good example of how he seems to want us to play. patient from the back then wait to break those lines then push quick forward using the pace, looking to either play through the middle or push wide. over the past few weeks weve seemed, to my eye anywho, to be playing fairly consistently and it just nice also to feel in the game throughout and not feel hopeless after half an hour, even 15 sometimes (im sure i wasnt the only one some days). Credit to them at the moment, fitness seems better, perfomances generally seem spirited and results are looking ok. lets see eh  |
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Post by stokecitytalke on Nov 10, 2024 22:40:13 GMT
At least it doesn't seem like game over when we concede now.
Plus, in most games, we appear to improve tactically in the second half and stay fit for the 90+ minutes.
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Post by mtrstudent on Nov 10, 2024 23:30:32 GMT
I want to say we’ve become hard to beat but I think it’s too soon for that talk. What we have become though is a lot more resilient. If a bad thing happens it doesn’t bother them. Don't you think there were a few worrying games where luck/Vik kept us in it? I think I see what you mean with resilient. We've fallen behind and managed to put together a decent rally like yesterday. But we've also been walked past constantly when he tried Burger-Moran as a 2 person midfield. Could have got fisted those times. |
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Post by apb1 on Nov 11, 2024 0:44:41 GMT
The video is a bit Michael Scott but I'm not the target audience. If he can motivate Pam and Jim with it, that's what matters.
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Post by thepottypotter on Nov 11, 2024 2:02:12 GMT
I am really astonished and dismayed about so much negativity on this thread. Pelach is far and away the best manager we have had probably since Waddington. He is changing the character of the players. We are so much harder defeat and going one down no longer means guaranteed defeat , In the short time he has been at the club he has done an astonishing job. I see every week improvements. He is a realistic chance for return to the top flight. Please please get behind him CHEERS NOT JEERS The best manager we've had since Waddington? I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking. Pulis is the only manager we’ve had who deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence as Waddington. |
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Post by biglad180 on Nov 14, 2024 10:22:49 GMT
like many on here i new nothing about Narcis before he came here but i have to say i am beginning to warm to him,,i just hope it,s not going to be another false dawn for us,
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Post by prestwichpotter on Nov 14, 2024 10:46:39 GMT
Don't know if it's an age thing but I'm finding it difficult to remember the new gaffers name, every time I get chatting football with someone at work and they say "who's your manager these days?" I have a complete mental block, to the point where I've started to write his name on the back of my hand. Sometimes there's just a name that doesn't stick in your mind and unfortunately for me he's one of them. Really like what he's doing though, I'm sure by the time he's taken us to European domination it will be etched on my brain......  |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Nov 14, 2024 12:07:05 GMT
Don't know if it's an age thing but I'm finding it difficult to remember the new gaffers name, every time I get chatting football with someone at work and they say "who's your manager these days?" I have a complete mental block, to the point where I've started to write his name on the back of my hand. Sometimes there's just a name that doesn't stick in your mind and unfortunately for me he's one of them. Really like what he's doing though, I'm sure by the time he's taken us to European domination it will be etched on my brain...... Get a tattoo! 😁 |
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Nov 14, 2024 12:30:31 GMT
Don't know if it's an age thing but I'm finding it difficult to remember the new gaffers name, every time I get chatting football with someone at work and they say "who's your manager these days?" I have a complete mental block, to the point where I've started to write his name on the back of my hand. Sometimes there's just a name that doesn't stick in your mind and unfortunately for me he's one of them. Really like what he's doing though, I'm sure by the time he's taken us to European domination it will be etched on my brain...... I used to play football with a lad called Pelech (pronounced Peleck) . I think it's Czech or Slovak or that way on. Anyway I just call Pelach Pelech. It's close enough.  |
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Post by LGH87 on Nov 14, 2024 12:31:20 GMT
Don't know if it's an age thing but I'm finding it difficult to remember the new gaffers name, every time I get chatting football with someone at work and they say "who's your manager these days?" I have a complete mental block, to the point where I've started to write his name on the back of my hand. Sometimes there's just a name that doesn't stick in your mind and unfortunately for me he's one of them. Really like what he's doing though, I'm sure by the time he's taken us to European domination it will be etched on my brain...... I think it's because both his first name and his surname are names we've never heard before. I may be speaking for myself on this one but I doubt many on here know a Narcis or a Pelach |
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Post by LGH87 on Nov 14, 2024 12:41:34 GMT
The best manager we've had since Waddington? I'll have a pint of whatever you're drinking. Pulis is the only manager we’ve had who deserves to be mentioned in the same sentence as Waddington. If they'd let Hughes go 18 months before they did, then he'd be held in the same regard too IMHO & think you're being a bit harsh on Lou too. |
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Post by thisisouryear on Nov 14, 2024 12:55:00 GMT
Don't know if it's an age thing but I'm finding it difficult to remember the new gaffers name, every time I get chatting football with someone at work and they say "who's your manager these days?" I have a complete mental block, to the point where I've started to write his name on the back of my hand. Sometimes there's just a name that doesn't stick in your mind and unfortunately for me he's one of them. Really like what he's doing though, I'm sure by the time he's taken us to European domination it will be etched on my brain...... Just call him pillock until he wins something |
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Post by wakeypotter on Nov 14, 2024 13:12:24 GMT
Don't know if it's an age thing but I'm finding it difficult to remember the new gaffers name, every time I get chatting football with someone at work and they say "who's your manager these days?" I have a complete mental block, to the point where I've started to write his name on the back of my hand. Sometimes there's just a name that doesn't stick in your mind and unfortunately for me he's one of them. Really like what he's doing though, I'm sure by the time he's taken us to European domination it will be etched on my brain...... Chicho is good enough mate With me I don’t know how to pronounce it |
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