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Post by bentrep01 on Nov 23, 2008 10:47:20 GMT
Bearing in mind that when we signed Mama from Gillingham,some doubted whether he could cut it in the Championship,the same people tutted when we gave him an extended contract and lots(me included)thought he`d never make it the Prem but I would like to suggest that he`s THE best value signing we`ve ever made!Give the big man the freedom of the city ;D
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Post by torquaypotter on Nov 23, 2008 10:52:51 GMT
THIS man is in my view is stoke city from head [lol] to toe
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Post by polofrance on Nov 23, 2008 10:55:34 GMT
Two goals from Mama so far earn us maximum points from those games Villa & Baggies GOAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNN MAMA
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Post by robchicken on Nov 23, 2008 10:57:50 GMT
yeah he is, he's a complete legend already
i love him and always have no matter what anyone said
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Post by Silverdale on Nov 23, 2008 11:02:12 GMT
ma ma , ma ma ,ma ma , ma ma , ma ma ma , mama sidebe ,sidebe mama sidebe.
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Post by One-Two on Nov 23, 2008 11:02:53 GMT
fantastic player with an unbelievable work ethic
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Post by stokemark on Nov 23, 2008 11:07:34 GMT
LEGEND
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Post by MUZZPERTH on Nov 23, 2008 11:11:51 GMT
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Post by mickstupp on Nov 23, 2008 11:14:09 GMT
IMO re-signing Sir Stan in 1961 was the best value signing ever, but you certainly can't help but love big Mama, he seems an absolute gentleman, always gives 100% and comes over that he would do anything for us. We can all see his footballing limitations but he is fast becoming one of the first names on the teamsheet. Top bloke!
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Post by davejohnno1 on Nov 23, 2008 11:14:31 GMT
Throw in Sorenson, Griffin, Faye, Salif, and Cresswell and I would say that our team yesterday was probably the cheapest assembled Premier League team in history.
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Post by slangking on Nov 23, 2008 11:22:02 GMT
Funniest thing is that the braggies have spent about £30m over the last two seasons on some real 'dross', we've spent about half that. The braggies are going to wake up with one almighty headache when they eventually sack the clown.
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Post by Bick on Nov 23, 2008 11:55:33 GMT
Mama is a king, can't understand why some people don't like him
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Post by NG4POTTERS on Nov 23, 2008 12:04:08 GMT
Legend for me, his heart and soul go into everything. The guy nearly got killed out in that lunatic situation in africa. Keeps improving too, top man.
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Post by th05 on Nov 23, 2008 12:06:45 GMT
yeah he is, he's a complete legend already i love him and always have no matter what anyone said Me too!
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Post by sweetandinnocent on Nov 23, 2008 12:16:21 GMT
quality player and bloke, goes about his business quietly, never complains and puts 110% in for the team, he must have a lot of respect for TP for plucking him from gillingham and making him the player he is today.
Top man is Mama and I'd be gutted to see him leave, he's playing great this season and is troubling so called 'top defences' with his pace aireal ability and he seems to be improving as the season goes on. Mama despite his goals is showing that he is more than capable of playing in this division, and we have to remember that he plays in the hole, not as our main striker, he is invaluable in our team for the way we play.
It seems that when Mama is playing his best, so do Stoke
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Post by winger on Nov 23, 2008 12:20:37 GMT
Legend. Saw him in his first game vs Sheffield Wed: thought he was a right twinkle-toes. The Boss signed him too, didn't he?
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Post by Cityfullergoals on Nov 23, 2008 12:22:58 GMT
As everyone says - gives his heart and soul for the club and the team - what more can we ask
And he"s started scoring before Xmas this year - so who know what the season holds
GOOOOOAAAAARRRRRNNNNN Big Mama
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Post by ruts66 on Nov 23, 2008 12:31:51 GMT
Some good flick-ons yesterday - just needed Ricci's pace to collect a few.
I'm quietly content Kitson's out of the equation for the forseeable, Mama and Fuller against Hull is a no-brainer...
Mama is so honest, a real workhorse. If he could find a pass on the run he would be a £10m player.
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Post by walrus on Nov 23, 2008 12:32:06 GMT
Mama was a truly great free signing.
We've got a whole squad full of good bargain signings though;
Rory-free Ricci-£500k ish Abdoulaye-£2.25 mil Liam-£500k Sorro-free
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Post by Olgrligm on Nov 23, 2008 12:48:32 GMT
Legend. Saw him in his first game vs Sheffield Wed: thought he was a right twinkle-toes. The Boss signed him too, didn't he? I think he was Pulis' last signing. I remember the picture of the two of them signing the contract in somebody's house. The odd thing is the board letting the manager buy players a week before they sack him, with a good proportion of the board knowing what was coming. A bit odd really. Did he score in the 3-0 rout of Norwich?
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Post by walrus on Nov 23, 2008 12:55:10 GMT
Legend. Saw him in his first game vs Sheffield Wed: thought he was a right twinkle-toes. The Boss signed him too, didn't he? I think he was Pulis' last signing. I remember the picture of the two of them signing the contract in somebody's house. The odd thing is the board letting the manager buy players a week before they sack him, with a good proportion of the board knowing what was coming. A bit odd really. I thought TP set up the transfer and Boskamp went through with it after TP was sacked. Do you mean the 3-1 win over Norwich in which he scored his first Stoke goal? Or possibly the 5-0 one two years ago (he didn't score then). I don't remember a 3-0 game. Did he score in the 3-0 rout of Norwich?
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Post by winger on Nov 23, 2008 12:56:37 GMT
he certainly did, afterwards Coates told me his gem: Free signing, see: you don't have to spend money to get good players.
That blonde winger scored too.
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Post by VolvicStokie on Nov 23, 2008 12:57:28 GMT
Ive been taking a freind to last couple of home games, and her favourite player is Mama.
She has no idea about football, but is now a fully blown Stokie, she knows 4 of our players off the top of her head, first one is 'Mama'
;D
Goarn Mama! He's already a Stoke legend in my opinion.
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Post by Eastyorkspotter on Nov 23, 2008 13:08:43 GMT
Legend. Saw him in his first game vs Sheffield Wed: thought he was a right twinkle-toes. The Boss signed him too, didn't he? Saw him in this game too, his debut, and was so impressed with his speed, skill, touch and ability to hold the ball up! Like it has been stated he is invaluable to our team and the way we play. I think people got on his back for his goalscoring ratio, and even I wish he could score more goals, for benefit of the club and himself. This would hopefully put an end to the totally unjustified criticism that he so often receives - although funnily enough not this season so far!!???!! I was so pleased for him after the Bristol City match last season. Finally, when the big Mama does score a goal, they are usually quality and technically superb. Keep going Mama.
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Post by shaun888 on Nov 23, 2008 13:45:34 GMT
Our Mama is without doubt, the most influential player in the team. I'd go as far as to say undroppable. The one thing that I always notice is that when the ball comes to Mama that there are normally two opposing defenders hanging around him, and two onto one means more space for the support players to move around in. The fact he is now scoring some decisive goals too just adds weight to his legendary status. Good on you Mama!!!!!
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Post by birly on Nov 23, 2008 13:47:15 GMT
Legendary status is given out easily these days.
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Post by fromafar07 on Nov 23, 2008 13:49:07 GMT
I have to admit, i was one of those who thought he would not be able to handle it in this league, but he has done very well and is a major asset to Pulis. good player !!!
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Post by visunitafortior on Nov 23, 2008 13:56:20 GMT
It seems that when Mama is playing his best, so do Stoke I agree with that, he wasn't in it at OT and niether were we, when he is having a good game so do we, Fuller and Mama upfront is working nicely at the moment.
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Post by bigcashprizes on Nov 23, 2008 14:09:35 GMT
yeah he is, he's a complete legend already i love him and always have no matter what anyone said Fuck off chicken. When we signed Mama you were a Newcastle fan. You probably will be again if we go down... You big Geordie chicken. Gloryhunting Rooster Ps. I heart Big Mama
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Post by Mozzaa on Nov 23, 2008 14:23:54 GMT
I wouldn't call him a legend just yet, but he can be & most proberly will be 1...GOARN MAMA!!!!!!
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