Good afternoon, I'm hoping to gather the perspective of Stoke City fans, ahead of next weeks opening fixture, for an as yet unnamed LFC-related blog that I'm contributing to - the first in a series of Q&A pieces to preview each match of the season. I'd be grateful if anyone would be happy to offer responses to the following questions: - Tony Pulisâ departure, after seven years at the helm, follows a relatively stable period of top-flight football â do you feel that it was the right time to make a change? - Mark Hughes has been appointed new manager, then â how did that compare to your aspirations and expectations, and how to you expect his impact to play out? - Your team embarked on a tour of the United States during pre-season â howâs the build-up been overall? - It looks like youâve had a bit of a clear out of what outsiders may perceive as âdeadwoodâ, with a small number of younger players coming in â how do you feel about your summerâs transfer activity and is there anything you can tell us about those new arrivals? - So, bringing together Hughesâ appointment, your pre-season, and the assembled squad, what are your hopes and expectations for the coming season? - Are there any stories bubbling away under the surface at the Britannia â things the national media may have overlooked? - Turning attention towards Saturday, now â how do you hope/expect your side to approach the game and would you care to offer a prediction? Best of luck for the season ahead and thanks in advance to any choosing to get involved - I'll be sure to post up the final article ahead of next weekends tie.
I actually think we are going to win. Listening to how Liverpool are going on against Celtic it does not sound good for you at the mo. I think Hughes will fire the lads up for this one and we will get a result!
It's not mine and nor would it be the sole article produced. I just rather hoped to involve alternative voices to our own ahead of a matchdays - it seems like natural match-preparation.
