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

Surprised people are so down. I don't think stoke are anything special.

 

Agreed, think it’s just the timing. They are in scorching hot form whilst we are struggling with a crippling injury list.

 

To be fair in terms of injuries, presuming Lundstram is back on the bench, we're only actually missing two players who've played any minutes this season (discounting Palmer as he'd be binned off anyway).

 

But arguably the two best players in the squad.

 

I’d be delighted with a draw.

Stop the (mini) rot

 

Ipswich were on a run but looked very poor the problem is so did we.

Stoke are nothing to fear its our own mistakes that I fear more than the opposition.

 

Don't forget a walking wounded Crooks who's not been the same since his injury

 

Third game in a week with the same small squad of players unless we get anyone back. Not letting my heart rule my head so unfortunately it’s a 2.0 defeat. A draw for me would be magnificent.

 

I think the plan would have been to play 3 at the back, but Drameh being a doubt will change that.

Crooks straight back in you'd expect, I wonder if it'll be Gyabi back out, I wouldn't have faith in him and Slater being able to shield the defence, so Hadziahmetovic will likely start again?

 

I thought Gyabi did alright on Tuesday, but of the 4 you mention, yes he probably is the one to drop out.

Would imagine Lundstram will be on the bench.

 

i dont think we will be getting crafted by the potters

theyll be mauled by the tigers though

 

I agree, but I'd be surprised if he dropped Slater and we saw what happened with a Gyabi and Slater pairing from 60 mins on Tuesday.

 

We won't get a point!

 

Slater been poor compared to recent games in the last 2, he set up Gelhardt very well but outside of that he’s been very poor in possession with his midfield counterparts. It’s our biggest issue still not the backline