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Post by PotterLog on Dec 16, 2023 18:51:46 GMT
"Lol at that picture. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?" We need more of this ^^^^^^^ Possibly the greatest Oatcake quote ever. Even overtaken the infamous "Jesus hates Christ" for me That didn’t come from the oatcake, it was an early Web 2.0 nonsense phrase that sort of went viral, used knowingly
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 16, 2023 8:48:30 GMT
Watching the whole half-hour show as a kid pretty much only for “what happened next”. Bit like watching krypton factor just for the obstacle course.
Feels like a different world 🥲
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 15, 2023 22:35:34 GMT
I watched a bit of a game at an airport the other day, dear me it was torture. It somehow made a long wait for baggage even more boring. Let’s not beat about the bush, throwing and catching a ball isn’t that hard. Neither is throwing it into a big goal past a lump of a goalie. So one team goes up, goal. The other team gets it, does a bit of a bounce for show, maybe a throw and a catch, chuck it in the goal past the token star jump from the despairing goalie and the other team go and do much the same. Repeat ad nauseum until the end when one team is a bit ahead of the other.
I’m a sucker for almost any team sport but this one really shouldn’t have got off the drawing board.
Anyway sorry musik 😂
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 15, 2023 8:25:02 GMT
A tough poster indeed mate. Can see why others voted you. Am also changing my username to fostergoesbumming. Doesn’t have the same ring to it.
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 12, 2023 23:33:47 GMT
It was both awful and better tbh. We upped our game to awful
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 17:13:48 GMT
One thing I do know, having kept quite a close eye on Blackburn in recent seasons, is that Blackburn massively outperformed their xG to get almost get in the playoffs last year. They were bottom six on xG. Then again we were fifth
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 15:16:34 GMT
A couple of fellow fans have recently asked me at games why there are no longer any copies of the "Marvellous" paperback in the Club shop. I think they are hoping to give them as xmas presents. I asked the Club who have said they are ordering some more but I noticed today that they still aren't in stock. If those fans read this ( or indeed anyone else who would like a copy) I have some which I can let you have, at a small discount on the cover price, and if you would like it signed by Nello ( and even me !) we can get that done on either Tuesday night or at the Millwall game - and we could meet up at either of those games, or at West Brom, or I could put it in the post. PM me if I can help on this. Is there a bit more of a discount if you've scribbled all over it MC?
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 14:41:32 GMT
I feel like I'm already sick of his post-match interviews
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 11:31:59 GMT
Gudjon settled here - is he still in the area I wonder? Knows the club
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 5:17:47 GMT
What is a pull out sleeve. Does it convert a coat to a Gillet. Are we getting Gary Monk Inspector Gadget
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 3:53:38 GMT
Even his comments now were like licking a dry lolly stick.. “an incredible opportunity that we anticipate will attract a number of high-calibre applicants…”
Ugh. He’s like that line manager you have in your first proper job.. you’re 22, he’s about 25 and thinks he’s a made man
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 3:29:54 GMT
Between 1975 and 1988 West Brom made ten managerial appointments. Their first names were:
Johnny, Ronnie, John, Ron, Ronnie, Ron, Johnny, Nobby, Ron, Ron.
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 11, 2023 3:21:22 GMT
I want the best version of the family ownership possible The infuriating thing is it's so tantalisingly close. We have the dream ownership model within our grasp - a family of true lifelong fan owners who care deeply about the club and the area who also happen to be absolutely filthy rich. We should be the envy of any fan in the country. But they let it slip so badly through their fingers that more and more fans are sick of them. On the one hand it seems ludicrous to want rid of owners like that. But on the other hand they’re doing such an astoundingly bad job, and showing no signs of improving.
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 22:18:14 GMT
We’re not getting relegated in my view as there are 3 clubs in deep do do already and we have a reasonable cushion - big question for me is how much of a tune can a new incumbent get out of this odd pool of players…..if so top half and a cheeky late tilt at the play offs is entirely possible although I concede mid-table the more likely….. We’re potentially in the bottom three by this Wednesday evening, that’s not a reasonable cushion
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 20:32:12 GMT
do we ever get the new manager bounce , or caretaker ?? O’Neill won 2/2 didn’t he That Barnsley game was the bounciest of bounces
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 18:28:47 GMT
So you wouldn't consider Potter then? Admittedly he wouldn’t be my choice Here’s why I believe that there is something here which tends to make the managers too cosy. Perhaps the owners are too nice. I’d like to get someone who is completely unconnected to the club with a very strong personality who is capable of coming here and shaking things up. I cannot see an ex-player doing it, including Potter This is exactly it. People say “only a masochist would come here” but I think the opposite is true. Ours is the cushiest manager job in football - full control, very good pay, loose objectives and an undemanding relationship with extremely patient, genial owners. It’s ultimately the exact reason they all fail, but it’s not hard to see why Neil (for example) jumped ship to head up our cosy little enterprise
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 18:11:15 GMT
Mark Hughes. Holy fucking shit! No!!!!! Break to bank to get Potter. Or bring TP back to keep us up and coach Shawcross into the role! lol you’d have TP but not Hughes
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 17:51:24 GMT
Stoke City Manager Alex Neil has left his position with the Club. Chairman John Coates said: “Alex is a man of absolute integrity who has given his all for Stoke City, and we would like to thank him for his hard work during his time with the Club. “We are grateful for the building blocks he has helped put in place in bringing together a group of players in whom we have a huge amount of faith regarding their ability to turn things around this season, and who can help us achieve longer-term success. “However, with the way the results have been so far, we have made the difficult decision to seek a new direction for the team at this time. “Nothing matters to me more than the success of our club and we are now working towards the appointment of Alex’s successor.” Technical Director Ricky Martin added: “The recruitment process is now underway and we will explore all avenues to secure the best person for the job. “The role represents a fantastic opportunity and I anticipate that it will attract a number of high-calibre candidates. “With Martin Canning having also left the Club with our sincere thanks for his hard work as Alex’s Assistant, Paul Gallagher has been installed as Caretaker Manager ahead of the forthcoming home fixture against Swansea City. “Paul will be assisted by Alex Morris, Ryan Shawcross and Jonathan Gould. We wish them all well for Tuesday evening’s game.” A man of absolute integrity? Bull. Shit. The man was in the stands at Blackburn when his current employers had a game against Norwich at home. He’s an absolute snake. Still, though. Good news for you lot that he’s gone. I remember this leaving a slightly bitter taste at the time tbh.
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 17:48:43 GMT
Apparently some Spanish bloke is visiting on Tuesday. God, can you imagine. The board went for “fan favourite” and managerial virgin Marc Muniesa. Turns out to be the second coming and we thunderc@nt it up the league, promoted and then on into Europe. Bound to be back in for QSF
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 17:22:19 GMT
Thank god we don’t have to listen to another asinine word come out of his graceless mercenary head. Bye bye Alex, enjoy the ££££££ 😣
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 17:19:21 GMT
I'm worried now who we bring in. Got get this right This little periodic frisson of excitement/fear when we sack the most recent failure of a manager is pretty much all I live for as a Stoke fan at the moment 😅
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 16:29:41 GMT
If one of my favourite ex-Stoke players is on the touchline for my first game in six years vs Millwall that would be a belter of a xmas prezzie! 😅🙏🏼
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 16:10:32 GMT
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 14:30:54 GMT
For anyone born after 1970 his team was the best footballing Stoke side we’ve ever seen, and maybe will ever see (certainly feels like that now). However badly it ended that’s something to cherish and remember.
LMH is quite a self-deprecating soul but I’d find it quite sad if he really thought we didn’t remember him fondly for that
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 1:29:34 GMT
Just two days, and a decade, ago… Some of the players in that Chelsea team, jeez. Incredible to think we were a match for a team like that And pushing for the win right to the end as well. Now we play to hold on for the point against bottom of the 2nd div
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 10, 2023 0:12:22 GMT
I’m not saying there are no examples of unwarranted/unfair criticism. But are we any worse than other clubs? I think most clubs have a section of the fanbase that get vocal after a run of shit performances. It’s not for me, but I get it. Arsenal fans have jeered plenty of players and managers over the last decade, as have Man Utd fans. Villa fans have openly revolted under several managers - but they’re doing pretty well under a coach who can actually coach. Are their fans a problem too? You are of course correct, but our reputation for fickleness has followed us for decades. It’s a Potteries thing to think we are unworthy and everyone else is better than us. You won’t allow for even mild criticism of the billionaires in charge of our club for 35 years, preferring to hold ordinary fans accountable for our demise. Have you just honestly typed that last sentence with a straight face?
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 9, 2023 22:57:30 GMT
Even the normally completely anodyne Sohail on the wireless was tearing his hair out about the lack of urgency in the goal kicks. That’s quite clearly instruction and it’s unpardonable, how we haven’t announced it already I don’t know
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Alex Neil
Dec 9, 2023 19:56:37 GMT
via mobile
Post by PotterLog on Dec 9, 2023 19:56:37 GMT
No no he can’t he can’t nothing probably very
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 9, 2023 16:50:23 GMT
Blessing in disguise. Cheerio Alex
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Post by PotterLog on Dec 9, 2023 16:15:59 GMT
Literally laughed like a maniac at that
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