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Another gutsy battling performance

Discussion in 'Stoke City' started by StokieinSpain, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. StokieinSpain

    StokieinSpain Member

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    and we are starting to play some decent stuff at least up to midfield. It also looks as though the team spirit is back Maybe TP has taken note of what we were saying and is slowly getting selection and tactics right and when Pennant and Ethers are on song we have always got a chance

    I have a sneaking feeling that we might just give Citeh a run for their fortune and for once I would not object to a stoic rearguard action that might frustrate them and get us a point

    I think to have a go would be dangerous because like them or not they are a formidable attacking force and it would be a shame to dent our new found confidence by getting mullered

    Difficult to choose MOTM today possibly Pennant for attitude or Walters who game in game out runs his socks off for the team?

    SiS
     
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  2. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I'll be honest, I would take a win against Man City in return for relegation - well maybe not - but if ever there was a top side i would love to beat it is them!
     
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  3. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    Yup - but to more important matters SIS, I hope that you realise that at least 150 stokies are descending on you hacienda next March when we are at Valencia <yikes>

    So you better get stocking up on the Rioja for me and the San Mig for Potts, don't know about everyone else.

    Place your orders with SIS now
     
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  4. The Welsh Mourinho

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    I agree with every word of that.

    Some might not like us to go there and shut up shop, but they've proved this season that they can score 4 or 5 in a game while barely breaking sweat.

    I'd probably play the Europa League team we've been fielding recently, start Palacios and Arismendi, start Upson at the back instead of Ryan (who is suspended I believe) and play Jones and Jerome up front.
     
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  5. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    Ok Jose but what's your order?
     
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  6. The Welsh Mourinho

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    A crate of Kopparberg will do nicely, SiS ;)
     
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  7. The Welsh Mourinho

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    As for MOTM, I thought Shawcross was outstanding.
     
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  8. Pottermouth 328

    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    On the first day of Yuletide Ma Lady said to me...

    12 Pts by Christimas
    11 player's a battling
    10 other's on the bench
    9 days till Santa comes
    8 Until the Villa game
    7 goals for Crouchie
    6 for Jon walters
    5 Centre halfs on the pitch
    4 Decent Ref's
    3. Spurs goals not given
    2.More games before then
    And a plane ticket to Valancia <whistle> I think I might be one or two over the 8 guys.

    We're having a house party My son in Law's 25th. But, the party stops while MOTD is on.

    Twas the best I could do guys.. <sorry>
     
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  9. Pottermouth 328

    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    S I S
    P.S. SIX crates of San Migel <ok>
     
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  10. binge-on-beer

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    and a glass of wine for the ladies<bubbly><bubbly>:emoticon-0177-toivo

    and a merry xmas to the citeh fans too :emoticon-0172-mooni:emoticon-0172-mooni

    why do all the managers praise us before the game and moan after ?

    A fouls a foul and no stoke players were harrassing the ref appealing , ok we have been lucky with some decisions but we aren't the ones making them, the ref is.

    Ps .other than his moaning after the game i reckon Mick McCarthy is a top bloke and if Tony (formerly known as God) Pulis applies for the Welsh job , i wouldn't mind him at the Brit.
     
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  11. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    No fear B o B - Pulis is here for life, just like I ALWAYS wanted.

    I was getting really fed up with being hi-jacked by the pesky ONB, thank goodness he has gone!!

    However, he tells me if we lose against Villa and Wigan, he will be back!!!!

    One thing that has really puzzled me, just HOW did we lose against Bolton???

    Finally Potts, nice one!!

    Finally finally Jose - Koppaberg <yikes> - Henry Weston Vintage Dry 8.2% hmmm

    Have a good day senors and senoritas - that's for you SIS!
     
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  12. ProudPotter

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  13. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    Phew thanks PP:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat:emoticon-0107-sweat
     
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  14. ProudPotter

    ProudPotter Well-Known Member

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    OH no, he's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  15. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    Finger trouble, don't worry PP - he tells me he is a changed character!!

    Oh no, this is getting serious, referring to myself in the third person!!

    Get thee behind me Satan!!!!!!

    What have I done <yikes>
     
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