Author Topic: Anything Stoke (Read 301823 times)

Quakes Fan · « **Reply #525 on:** September 06, 2014, 05:30:11 PM »

Quote from: east-stand-nick on September 06, 2014, 01:58:02 PM

That's an extreme example. So basically, unless a player killed someone, you have to remember them fondly?

I asserted no such thing. You asked for an example and I provided it.

And it happened to my club, the club I grew up supporting, at about the same time as Pete's trip to Loftus Road. I didn't exactly have to hunt for it. So if there is any subtext, it is this: We have many more professional athletes in the US, and they've done many more unsavoury things. Pete needs to try harder if he wants to upset me.

Quote from: east-stand-nick on September 06, 2014, 01:58:02 PM

I don't wish any player injury. But what goes around, comes around etc.

Pete didn't injure anyone. Hurt feelings aren't the equal of a torn ACL or a ruptured quad tendon, speaking from personal experience.

crazedwbafan18 · « **Reply #526 on:** September 26, 2014, 03:21:44 PM »

As a side point, anyone see 'Marvellous' last night? The story of Neil Baldwin, a lifelong potters fan who became kitman for the club under Lou Macari, quite a heartwarming story even if you aren't a Stoke fan.

Chipperfan · « **Reply #527 on:** September 26, 2014, 10:10:45 PM »

Quote from: crazedwbafan18 on September 26, 2014, 03:21:44 PM

As a side point, anyone see 'Marvellous' last night? The story of Neil Baldwin, a lifelong potters fan who became kitman for the club under Lou Macari, quite a heartwarming story even if you aren't a Stoke fan.

Just watched it on iPlayer. Brilliant story, really really enjoyed it.

BigFrank20 · « **Reply #528 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:43:17 PM »

There is a hilarious thread on the oatcake about the game on Saturday.
http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/241938/woman-who-moaned-farting-away?page=1

Viewer discretion is advised

Albionic · « **Reply #529 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:59:43 PM »

Thanks for that, pure comic gold

BigFrank20 · « **Reply #530 on:** March 17, 2015, 07:09:04 PM »

Who amongst us can put hand on heart and say "I've never done that at a match!"

Barrington · « **Reply #531 on:** March 17, 2015, 09:08:40 PM »

Bloody funny that is

WoysWunderful · « **Reply #532 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:46:19 PM »

Went to the stoke sunderland game yesterday, not out of choice but through work (my service user has a season ticket) and if you think the football were playing under pulis is dire....nothing on what i saw yesterday. Ball hardly on the floor, poor passing, kicking rubbish out o each other. As a neutral there was a complete lack of entertainment. Diffence between us and them is they went 1 down and the stadium errupted,really got behind the team, constant singing and encouragement.

Foster#1 · « **Reply #533 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:50:28 PM »

No relegation threat this season for these lot and another solid season.

Will be happy if we can do what Stoke have done this season.

stokelad84 · « **Reply #534 on:** May 15, 2015, 09:52:04 AM »

Quote from: Foster#1 on April 26, 2015, 03:50:28 PM

No relegation threat this season for these lot and another solid season.

Will be happy if we can do what Stoke have done this season.

Indeed, the challenge will come next season when Hughes finally dismantles the Pulis spine. Up to yet he's kept the solid shape Pulis left and concentrated on improving the final third. Which has been a good mix.

Begovic, Huth and Whelan all certain to leave. With a big question mark over Jon Walters too. Adam's recent goalscoring form has probably saved him from the chop in the August window. But I can't see him starting next season. Those 5 plus Shawcross (who won't be leaving) are the last real remnants of the of the Pulis way. I expect more 2-2s draws and 3-2 losses next season!

ChrisRedditch · « **Reply #535 on:** May 21, 2015, 08:03:03 PM »

It's about time that we started to refer to the clayheads as "Nellos"
And that's as a warm tribute. "Marvellous" was the TV event of the year

BobTaylor · « **Reply #536 on:** July 10, 2015, 09:45:19 AM »

Lost nzonzi and begovic in goal two big players to lose.

AlbionBest · « **Reply #537 on:** July 10, 2015, 06:38:18 PM »

Two quality players out and poor incomings with Given and Glen Johnson seemingly due to sign.

swabey · « **Reply #538 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:47:02 AM »

Quote from: AlbionBest on July 10, 2015, 06:38:18 PM

Two quality players out and poor incomings with Given and Glen Johnson seemingly due to sign.

Those two are great squad players who will provide cover. We all knew Begivic and Nzonzi were going. Butland has been excellent the times he has covered and we don't have any worries about that area.

Nzonzi was our standout player last season and it will be difficult replacing him, however Van Ginkel could be that player.

In addition to our new striker Joselu, who has looked good in pre season, Afellay who is apparently having a medical today, and don't forget Bojan

plus the marquee signing he is trying to persuade to play on a wet Wednesday in Stoke I think we'll have another very good season.

BaggieBirdRus · « **Reply #539 on:** July 27, 2015, 10:48:33 AM »

Stoke could challenge for Europe this year. They are assembling a very good team

swabey · « **Reply #540 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:07:01 AM »

I hope so although the only area I have had concerns with since Hughes arrived has been the defence. I'm never as confident about clearing our lines as I was under Pulis.

Can't have everything I suppose.

BobTaylor · « **Reply #541 on:** July 27, 2015, 12:01:22 PM »

A lot of these barca rejects there buying will need time to adjust to the prem if they can adapt then they will have a very exciting team.

PepeMel · « **Reply #542 on:** January 05, 2016, 08:13:14 PM »

Over rated this season are stokelona I think

AlbionBest · « **Reply #543 on:** January 05, 2016, 08:16:44 PM »

Look very poor again so far tonight and where's the crowd gone ? Can only hear the Scousers.

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #544 on:** January 05, 2016, 08:40:35 PM »

Quote from: AlbionBest on January 05, 2016, 08:16:44 PM

Look very poor again so far tonight and where's the crowd gone ? Can only hear the Scousers.

0-1 down, not looking very good again.

Hong Kong Phooey · « **Reply #545 on:** January 05, 2016, 08:46:59 PM »

Quote from: The Black Pearl on January 05, 2016, 08:40:35 PM

0-1 down, not looking very good again.

Good - horrible club, horrible ground, horrible supporters, whingeing manager

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #546 on:** January 05, 2016, 08:50:07 PM »

Mark Hughes wearing a suit and tie in the pouring rain, Klopp in rain jacket, which one is the idiot.

crazedwbafan18 · « **Reply #547 on:** January 05, 2016, 08:57:06 PM »

Quote from: Hong Kong Phooey on January 05, 2016, 08:46:59 PM

Good - horrible club, horrible ground, horrible supporters, whingeing manager

This, getting so far ahead of themselves its untrue.

Hong Kong Phooey · « **Reply #548 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:00:00 PM »

Quote from: The Black Pearl on January 05, 2016, 08:50:07 PM

Mark Hughes wearing a suit and tie in the pouring rain, Klopp in rain jacket, which one is the idiot.

Would it be the mardy Taff as opposed to the efficient German?

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #549 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:17:20 PM »

Quote from: Hong Kong Phooey on January 05, 2016, 09:00:00 PM

Would it be the mardy Taff as opposed to the efficient German?

Got it in one, Stoke playing better second half.