[ex coseley kid]

Very poor start by Stoke, 2nd bottom as it stands. Would love it if these got relegated, but can't see it somehow.

I think there is every chance of it.

[johnny Cash]

I think there is every chance of it.

Odds on Pulis to go back and save them from relegation?

I can’t see them going down, but Nathan Jones could be the next managerial casualty. Stokes next league fixtures are Leeds (h)  Birmingham (a) Bristol (h) Brentford (a).

Lose the next two and he will be gone in the international break I reckon.

[Baggies]

They need to get going soon. They have signed so many players in the last 2 years and on paper have one of the strongest squads in the league, yet successive managers haven't been able to get them to click.

Fancy Leeds to beat them, and after that you wonder how long Jones will have left.

[Pie]

Another big loss for them last night. Wonder how much longer Jones will get.

Butland had a shocker of a game, 2 absolute clangers.

[Standaman]

Stoke are generally quite patient and the performances are better than the results would suggest but how long will that wash? My guess is that he will get until 2nd international break which is roughly 11 games into the season. I don't think Stoke would be happy to write off the season without at least a stab at a play-off place. 

[skyclad99]

I have been on Oatcake today as I like to cheer myself up occasionally. Quite a few wanting Pulis back, and an equal amount very much against.

Desperate times call for desperate measures....

[alex1]

I have been on Oatcake today as I like to cheer myself up occasionally. Quite a few wanting Pulis back, and an equal amount very much against.

Desperate times call for desperate measures....

He would probably keep them up, and for good measure come back here and beat us 1-0 with a header from a set piece. 

[Baggies]

Stoke are generally quite patient and the performances are better than the results would suggest but how long will that wash? My guess is that he will get until 2nd international break which is roughly 11 games into the season. I don't think Stoke would be happy to write off the season without at least a stab at a play-off place.

I'd be shocked if they kept faith with him for that long is they are still in the relegation zone. I wouldn't be that shocked to see him sacked this weekend if they lose at home to Leeds. Chairmen get panicky very easily, especially with the money they spent last season.

[FallOutBoy]

I have been on Oatcake today as I like to cheer myself up occasionally. Quite a few wanting Pulis back, and an equal amount very much against.

Desperate times call for desperate measures....

I don't care how desperate it got down The Albion, I still would never have him back.

[skyclad99]

I don't care how desperate it got down The Albion, I still would never have him back.

With you on that one, and I was all for him when he was appointed... never again, ever.

The thing is with Stoke is that he got them into the Premier League and Europe, as well as doing rather well in the FA cup. Something that they have never come close to since, so to some he is still highly thought of.........I can see it happening to be honest and you can guarantee he will sort them out and they will do a number on us....

[Black Country Pride]

Oh dear 

[lewisant]

Have they go Pulis on the line yet?!

[Dynamo10]

Have they go Pulis on the line yet?!

I was wondering that myself! Do you think they're still that desperate on the Oatcake...? 

[LiamTheBaggie]

I’d love Jones to stay. Laugh my balls off should they get relegated

He’ll be sacked after the weekend

[kris_boing]

Shame we don't play them until early November. He'll be gone by then.

But I'm just hoping 'you know who' won't turn up in his place............

[iwastherein68]

The Oatcake has a West Bromwich Albion thread, with Stokies casting envious glances in our direction.......love it.

[WBAinDEVON]

The Oatcake has a West Bromwich Albion thread, with Stokies casting envious glances in our direction.......love it.

http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/290847/west-bromwich-albion.

Cheers clayheads

[alex1]

Not looking good for the Stokies. Beaten again at home. 

[caravanc58]

Not looking good for the Stokies. Beaten again at home.

think tonight's game was last chance saloon for N Jones. surprised they've been this patient.

[skyclad99]

think tonight's game was last chance saloon for N Jones. surprised they've been this patient.

I think he will get the Spanish now.

I am sure I saw Tonys phone vibrating in his top pocket when he was on Sky.....

[skyclad99]

Oatcake is quite amusing this morning.

Most have come to the conclusion that the third coming is required...……..

[Hull Baggie]

Oatcake is quite amusing this morning.

Most have come to the conclusion that the third coming is required...……..

Indeed for those wanting to read a bit here's the topic (from page 69 onwards)

http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/290173/manager-speculation-bowyer-hughton-pardew?page=69

[LiamTheBaggie]

Saw his post match conference last night - looked very much like a resignation speech.

I personally hope he remains until after we've played them.

I'd wee myself silly if they appointed that clown Pardew.

[WBAinDEVON]

I think he will get the Spanish now.

I am sure I saw Tonys phone vibrating in his top pocket when he was on Sky.....

probably why he was bigging up their owners

[KN22]

Saw his post match conference last night - looked very much like a resignation speech.

I personally hope he remains until after we've played them.

I'd wee myself silly if they appointed that clown Pardew.

Yes, and I'd wee myself even more if they go for Pulis..... we can but hope.