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The next 3 games will decide our fate

Discussion in 'Stoke City' started by ProudPotter, Apr 14, 2013.

  1. ProudPotter

    ProudPotter Well-Known Member

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    Well, Utd are out of the way and 0-2 is not a heavy defeat. I did not expect Sunderland to win the NE derby and that has set the (black) cat amongst the pigeons. Maybe the Di Canio effect is beginning to work and if so it could be ominous for us.

    QPR(a) Norwich(h) Sunderland(a) are crucial now and 4 points from those 3 games are essential. We we get them, I hope so but who knows.

    I am very worried now.
     
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  2. ThaiCanary

    ThaiCanary Well-Known Member

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    I think even us, with our pathetic record at your place, are eyeing this one with at least 1 point in our sights, something we would not have dreamed of at the start of the season.

    Lord alone knows what you will get from Loftus Road next week and hopefully we will see off Reading but it's going to be interesting in the coming weeks <ok>
     
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  3. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    I think it's going to be 40 points to guarantee safety this season so a lot to play for..
     
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  4. jowlermonkey

    jowlermonkey Well-Known Member

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    We can't afford any more cock ups, we have to get results and we have to start scoring some goals, I still beleive it is in the teams hands to retain our prem status but it is now or never.
     
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  5. Cruyff's Turn

    Cruyff's Turn Well-Known Member

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    Don't see Wigan getting more than 37 myself.Villa have awful fixtures too.
     
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  6. canarian

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    Norwich and Stoke on similar paths, both had 10 game unbeaten runs and not scoring many. The only difference is Norwich were in winning positions in the last two games. I think 40 points minimum needed.
     
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  7. Waddos_legends

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    and Pulis will still put out the same team that keeps losing!
     
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  8. Pottermouth 328

    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    Just back from the game Waddo?
    So Clueliss starts with Jones up front on his own and we didn't go for it until.. nah edit we didn't go for anything. YES it was UTD but they never had to get out of first gear in truth. We had a ten min spell 2nd half WHEN Pulis should have brought on another Striker. BUT he waits until 70 odd mins. Put's Owen on the wing?
    Takes Jones off then Walters TOO LITTLE TOO LATE.

    WILL we stay up.. not a chance in hell UNLESS Wigan's wheels come off. That sadly will not happen. IF Norwich win next week we're shafted.. IMO.

    In short after hearing Clueliss's latest interview. **** it He said " We have FIVE games left, and let's FORGET what's gone before" I WILL NOT PULIS!

    Rant over mate I'll watch 2nd half of the Semi-final.
     
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  9. canarian

    canarian Active Member

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    Now, where have I heard that before?! Oh yes, many were criticising Hughton too. Lots of big matches for all of us down there. You ought to read the thread by Cruyff's Turn, relegation watch. It's one of the most interesting threads I've ever read.
     
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  10. canarian

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    Sorry, the posting got repeated twice, it got stuck.
     
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    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    Canarian
    I heard you the first time.. <laugh>
     
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  12. canarian

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    Lol...
     
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  13. nickyb

    nickyb Well-Known Member

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    and the second and the third:p[NSFW][/NSFW]
     
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  14. Pottermouth 328

    Pottermouth 328 Well-Known Member

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    Heard what? ****inell Nick IF I didn't laugh about this shambles mate, don't know what else to do in truth.
     
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  15. jowlermonkey

    jowlermonkey Well-Known Member

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    Potts,

    Same here mate, don't know what's for the best to be honest but the back of Pulis is sefinitely up there!!
     
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  16. Smithers

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    All points are needed from now on but QPR isnt the game we really need to get something from (IMO) although it would be nice and reduce my blood pressure. I would rather beat one of either Norwich or Sunderland, becuase if they beat us it could be over. I can just see us ending our dire away form with a win at QPR and then losing to Norwich and Sunderland!
     
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  17. jowlermonkey

    jowlermonkey Well-Known Member

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    That does semm like the kind of thing we would do Smithers!!
     
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