Match Day Thread Stoke ****ty v Hull City

[Red top reader]

The Harvester next to the ground already full of City - the beers are going down nicely

It’s almost Christmas… wouldn’t be right not to lol

 

[bradymk2]

only concern id say is if giles/coyle get injured
theres absolutely no cover for them

wheres drameh and williams?

 

[rovertiger]

Thoughts on the team news
So, three changes. I understand Charlie Hughes has got a knock so isn't risked from the start, and there are returns for Matt Crooks after suspension and Enis Destan. Kyle Joseph and Amir Hadziahmetovic drop to the bench, where they're joined by the likes of Mo Belloumi and the returning John Lundstram.

 

[GLP]

Makes sense to me to rotate on these 3 game weeks. Especially where we have options. Personally, I’d have gone with 3 at the back with Hughes, Egan and Ajayi if all fit.

 

[Charon]

Makes sense to me to rotate on these 3 game weeks. Especially where we have options. Personally, I’d have gone with 3 at the back with Hughes, Egan and Ajayi if all fit.

I think the plan is go 4 up and then go three at the back and defend the lead in the second half

 

[Jeff Lynnes PBCW™]

Brandon Williams seems to further away from the match day squad then when he joined. I thought he would be challenging Coyle for his
position given he can play both sides.

 

[SydneyTiger14]

I

Has he?
He's on the bench.
Been making too many mistakes - more likely benched?
Time for Ndala to show more now that he's getting a run of games.

I'm quoting the manager.

 

[SydneyTiger14]

only concern id say is if giles/coyle get injured
theres absolutely no cover for them

wheres drameh and williams?

Yeah big concern.

 

[GlassHalfHull]

Money well spent on the refurb at Stoke. Looks like a new ground.

 

[Gone For A Walk]

Any mention of Dramehs absence? Surely not another injury case. Seems v harsh, and a strange decision, if simply ommited.

 

[Ernie Shackleton]

Any mention of Dramehs absence? Surely not another injury case. Seems v harsh, and a strange decision, if simply ommited.

Going for a scan

 

[Gone For A Walk]

Going for a scan

for?

 

[Blaknamberblood]

Just listened to Serj's interview, Hughes felt his hamstring so not risked from start, speaks so honestly, do think we're lucky to have him, when asked about goals conceded intimated that they can work all week, but working with humans, mistakes happen.

 

[Amin Arrears]

Dropping Joseph for Destan is a joke.

Regardless of a knock Hughes deserves to be dropped, I’m on board with this one. Should probably have given Famewo a chance though (although unsure if fit?).

 

[Ron Burguvdy]

Just listened to Serj's interview, Hughes felt his hamstring so not risked from start, speaks so honestly, do think we're lucky to have him, when asked about goals conceded intimated that they can work all week, but working with humans, mistakes happen.

There is a refreshing honesty with him and end of last season this position in the league would have been seen as an achievement

Hard game today

 

[SW3 Chelsea Tiger]

Slater & Giles both to score today

 

[TIGERSCAVE]

Hughes hamstring feel... though for some on here he won't be missed.

 

[TIGERSCAVE]

Slater & Giles both to score today

I backed Giles after. arm last night SW3.... cant remember what it was about mind ,..

 

[GLP]

Any mention of Dramehs absence? Surely not another injury case. Seems v harsh, and a strange decision, if simply ommited.

Injured.

 

[bradymk2]

Comfortable city win
Stoke flatter to deceive