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Post by prestwichpotter on Sept 27, 2024 19:31:32 GMT
If no one wants him you can’t get rid…… There was interest in the window but we didn't pull the trigger. There was rumoured interest doesn’t mean it was concrete. Barnsley signed an alternative early on deadline day for example….. |
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Post by kerouac on Sept 27, 2024 20:54:15 GMT
Rose is awful too. I am generally fair minded and do give players the benefit of the doubt,but there’s been no improvement at all since he’s been here. A guy living close to me(Hertfordshire) knows him from his Stevenage days,he was never a defender there apparently but more a box to box midfielder. We need better then the likes of him and Rose,and from what Gibson showed us in Friday,him too if we are going to owt this season. Why was he voted player of the season then? Fuck knows. |
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Sept 27, 2024 21:08:20 GMT
I'm trying really hard to get motivated for this, but damn it's difficult. Agree I’m going and really really fear the worst , a sense it could be the beginning of a accelerated spiral of things getting worse |
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Post by stayingupforbigbazza on Sept 27, 2024 23:58:30 GMT
Why do fans have to have a boo boy? Looks like its Wilmot but what about Berger and Junho who have become invisible ? Now Baker and Laurent have gone who can we boo now ?
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Post by senojbor on Sept 28, 2024 0:37:24 GMT
Why was he voted player of the season then? Fuck knows. I do, Because the majority thought he was, but keep your silly boo boy agenda going |
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Post by GeneralFaye on Sept 28, 2024 7:25:22 GMT
If Pelach plays Manhoef centrally it has to be more of a #10 as against Hull he was alongside Cannon, anyone who thinks otherwise needs an appointment at Specsavers.
442 with the midfielders we've got is impossible.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Sept 28, 2024 7:40:44 GMT
If Pelach plays Manhoef centrally it has to be more of a #10 as against Hull he was alongside Cannon, anyone who thinks otherwise needs an appointment at Specsavers. 442 with the midfielders we've got is impossible. Such an unbalanced squad and midfield is horrendously weak , decisions on Laurent and baker look bonkers without adequate replacements especially as both now in squads better than ours |
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Post by thornestein on Sept 28, 2024 7:43:53 GMT
If Pelach plays Manhoef centrally it has to be more of a #10 as against Hull he was alongside Cannon, anyone who thinks otherwise needs an appointment at Specsavers. 442 with the midfielders we've got is impossible. Such an unbalanced squad and midfield is horrendously weak , decisions on Laurent and baker look bonkers without adequate replacements especially as both now in squads better than ours you keep banging that drum but the fact is both were shit for most of their time here and were rightly moved on |
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Post by lordb on Sept 28, 2024 7:56:39 GMT
If Pelach plays Manhoef centrally it has to be more of a #10 as against Hull he was alongside Cannon, anyone who thinks otherwise needs an appointment at Specsavers. 442 with the midfielders we've got is impossible. V Hull when we had the ball he was right up or even ahead of Cannon, out of possession he dropped right back into midfield |
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Post by albundy on Sept 28, 2024 7:57:53 GMT
I do, Because the majority thought he was, but keep your silly boo boy agenda going Sympathy vote after his bad injury. There wasn't much choice and we haven't a great record with choosing pots He tries hard and people love that but he can't defend and can't pass a football |
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Post by LphPotter on Sept 28, 2024 8:02:15 GMT
I think he will go
Johansson
Wilmot Rose Gibson Bocat
Seko Burger
Koumas Manhoef Junho
Cannon
Wilmot staying back and making a back 3 when in possession with Bocat pushing high and wide.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Sept 28, 2024 9:06:04 GMT
I’d take a god awful 0-0 now. Another loss and we’re right up against it. Hopefully it’ll be the same as last season where Neil actually set the team up well.
We actually played Middlesbrough away last season on the same day our cruise embarked, and it’s the same again today. There’s an omen for you.
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Post by stokiejoe on Sept 28, 2024 9:26:45 GMT
Think this will be a good test and an opportunity for Pelach to learn about the squad in action not on the practice pitch.
Genuinely think we have a chance. We need to cut out the silly backpass mistakes.
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Post by idle on Sept 28, 2024 9:30:38 GMT
I think he will go Johansson Wilmot Rose Gibson Bocat Seko Burger Koumas Manhoef Junho Cannon Wilmot staying back and making a back 3 when in possession with Bocat pushing high and wide. Quite like this, and I also think he'll try Wilmot at RB. The midfield looks a bit weak though, unless Burger actually starts tackling instead of the "stick the foot out"-thing he's doing at the moment. Also, Manhoef (R), Junho (C), Koumas (L) is better if it's a 4-2-3-1. If it's a 4-4-1-1 your setup is better IMO |
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Post by kerouac on Sept 28, 2024 9:37:45 GMT
I do, Because the majority thought he was, but keep your silly boo boy agenda going “Silly boo boy”….i like it! |
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Post by wuzza on Sept 28, 2024 10:03:37 GMT
It’s hard to feel optimistic about this game/result - just hoping they can show signs of developing into something that will be viable as the season progresses.
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Post by Los Alfareros on Sept 28, 2024 10:22:17 GMT
Actually looking forward to the game, seems I am just about the only one!!!
Such a shame Phillips can't play, he adds some calm to the back line.
I have no idea who will play, but we have enough talent to win any game. Our set pieces were miles better last week.
2-0 Stoke.
WBWY
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Post by pulismaskreplica on Sept 28, 2024 10:25:29 GMT
Getting away wins is difficult at the best of times
Just think we’ve got too much going on with a new coach trying to implement his ideas. Might take a month on the training ground before we can settle in to any kind of game plan
Expecting to see things get worse before they get better
2-0 Middlesbrough
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Post by GeneralFaye on Sept 28, 2024 10:28:44 GMT
If Pelach plays Manhoef centrally it has to be more of a #10 as against Hull he was alongside Cannon, anyone who thinks otherwise needs an appointment at Specsavers. 442 with the midfielders we've got is impossible. V Hull when we had the ball he was right up or even ahead of Cannon, out of possession he dropped right back into midfield Nonsense, it was a 2 man press from the front and watching it on the TV (my phone because I was at work) made that even clearer to see. |
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Post by scfcno1fan on Sept 28, 2024 10:29:40 GMT
I can’t really see a scenario in which we win this game.
Boro will be too strong up top for our mediocre defence.
A defeat will make Wednesday an important game, especially as Portsmouth could be coming into it with 0 wins from 7.
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Post by somersetpotter on Sept 28, 2024 10:33:45 GMT
On the train up from London and this thread is depressing!
We often turn up best when we’re least expecting them to play well, come on lads let’s get behind the team and be a bit more optimistic
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Post by OldStokie on Sept 28, 2024 10:36:46 GMT
I'll take a point now to balance the ship, then (hopefully) full steam ahead to get through the rough seas of this season. COYMP!
OS.
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Post by march4 on Sept 28, 2024 10:54:53 GMT
I have a bad feeling about today's game.
Here's hoping we keep a clean sheet.
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Post by Gifton on Sept 28, 2024 10:55:45 GMT
Do people genuinely believe our new Spanish head coach is going to play 4-4-2??
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Post by stokief on Sept 28, 2024 10:58:46 GMT
Such an unbalanced squad and midfield is horrendously weak , decisions on Laurent and baker look bonkers without adequate replacements especially as both now in squads better than ours you keep banging that drum but the fact is both were shit for most of their time here and were rightly moved on Only when they could be ar$ed players I'm afraid in my opinion. Most definitely talent there and Yes, they'll play well when they're on a winning streak but always got the feeling that when the chips were down they disappear. Also reminded me of the 'cliquish' type. I could be doing 'em a dis-service as I don't know 'em but reminded me of the type who could heavily influence less strong personalities be it rightly or wrongly. I'd always be looking over my back if I was a Manager. Oh well, time will tell.. |
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Post by frasier37 on Sept 28, 2024 11:13:23 GMT
I'm not too worried about the result today...along as it's not an embarrassing one I just want to see some unity /togetherness and a sprinkling of creativity throughout, from defence, midfield and attack Nevermind  |
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Post by thornestein on Sept 28, 2024 11:23:04 GMT
I have a bad feeling about today's game. Here's hoping we keep a clean sheet. going be a tough away game who ever we had as manager |
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Post by stokief on Sept 28, 2024 11:24:09 GMT
I'm not too worried about the result today...along as it's not an embarrassing one I just want to see some unity /togetherness and a sprinkling of creativity throughout, from defence, midfield and attack Nevermind I agree. We have to give NP and the young squad time. He's already seen that one big problem (which we've had for seasons) is letting an opposition goal drain us of all confidence when we should just be re-grouping and doing our darndest to regain control. We miss far too many chances that could see us storming into a lead which then gives us huge confidence and momentum and we fall apart defensively at the drop of a hat. Now's the time for leaders to emerge on the pitch to staedy the ship when something goes wrong. We can't control bad ref decisions, we can't control wonder goals being scored against us. We have to learn how to stay composed and build. We as supporters have to stick with it and help to build that confidence. This guy seems to have spotted stuff in a week and identified his challenges where previous managers have either not noticed/not had the balls to try and change the culture /turned a blind eye or not known how to stop the malaise but the rot has to be stopped somehow and it won't always be pretty. |
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Post by thehoof on Sept 28, 2024 12:18:20 GMT
If Pelach plays Manhoef centrally it has to be more of a #10 as against Hull he was alongside Cannon, anyone who thinks otherwise needs an appointment at Specsavers. 442 with the midfielders we've got is impossible. Such an unbalanced squad and midfield is horrendously weak , decisions on Laurent and baker look bonkers without adequate replacements especially as both now in squads better than ours Complete crap Benji- Laurent and Baker had ample opportunity at Stoke and didn’t do anything on a consistent basis. Baker had one good season and did score the odd goal in his truncated appearances. Laurent had 15 good games in 3 seasons. I’m not bothered about them going to other teams squads- that’s exactly what they are, squad players. |
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Post by premieraj on Sept 28, 2024 12:21:21 GMT
Baker sub for Blackburn today.
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