[AlbionFan]

I would be mightily surprised if Peter Coats appointed either Pulis or Pardew, personally

[Hull Baggie]

I would be mightily surprised if Peter Coats appointed either Pulis or Pardew, personally

Pardew I'd be surprised at but not Pulis. Stoke are in exactly the sort of position that Pulis specialises in. I don't know what his relationship with Coates is like though and whether they could work together.

Sadly Jones seems hellbent on leaving after pretty much admitting he can't make things better.

[Droitwich Baggie]

I can't see Stoke sacking their manager.
Perhaps they are broke and can't afford the payoff.

[mulliganstired]

Maybe Pulis first, then Pardew in a while when they get fed up with him, although what sort of club would be mad enough to do that?

[Jeremy Roland Peace]

I can't see Stoke sacking their manager.
Perhaps they are broke and can't afford the payoff.

guessing they won't sack him until a replacement is sorted.
presuming the whole backroom would go as well and they don't have faith in any of that to be caretaker manager.

[Floydy]

I would be mightily surprised if Peter Coats appointed either Pulis or Pardew, personally

Peter Coates is a huge personal friend of Pulis

[skyclad99]

Peter Coates is a huge personal friend of Pulis

He is indeed, as he told everyone on Sky the other night. I can see Pulis returning, even the clayheads realise that is one of the very few options available.

Jones is out of his depth. He knows it and has literally said as much. I am just amazed that he still has a job.

[zippyandbungle]

He is indeed, as he told everyone on Sky the other night. I can see Pulis returning, even the clayheads realise that is one of the very few options available.

Jones is out of his depth. He knows it and has literally said as much. I am just amazed that he still has a job.

Wouldn’t the natural step be pullis in as DOF , Coates can then have some time to see if jones can make it...whilst having TP on 24 hr call

[skyclad99]

Wouldn’t the natural step be pullis in as DOF , Coates can then have some time to see if jones can make it...whilst having TP on 24 hr call

Maybe, but from his body language the other night I don't think Jones wants to be there.

He has certainly lost the supporters and judging by their performances on the pitch, I don't think he has too many friends in the dressing room either.

Can you actually see Pulis working with anyone in that arrangement? He will want to control everything.

[zippyandbungle]

Maybe, but from his body language the other night I don't think Jones wants to be there.

He has certainly lost the supporters and judging by their performances on the pitch, I don't think he has too many friends in the dressing room either.

Can you actually see Pulis working with anyone in that arrangement? He will want to control everything.

Yes
Ultimately he knows he will have control, but by coming in and “helping”...either they get better.....down to him
Or get worse.....nothing to do with him but think god he’s on hand to take over 😄

[johnny Cash]

It is very strange that they haven't sacked him yet.

I imagine it will be after the weekend so that they have the international break, but what if by some fluke he pulls off a convincing win. Are they then forced to stick until the next defeat?

If they pull the trigger anyway there will surely be some negative press about how they've handled it because going by the interview the other night, stringing him along is almost cruel.

[kirk]

Story that Chris Hughton turned them down so they are probably lining up a replacement before pulling the trigger

[AlbionFan]

Peter Coates is a huge personal friend of Pulis

Yes agreed, but didn’t Coats sack him twice?

Some personal friend if he did.

[costa blanca baggie]

Yes agreed, but didn’t Coats sack him twice?

Some personal friend if he did.

I’d happily work for the worst boss ever if he paid me a small fortune for not coming up to scratch.

[Hull Baggie]

Was certainly an unexpected result.
I watched his interview after the game on Quest and thought it was a little strange as he was complaining about how the media have portrayed him and the players. I think he must have forgotten the interviews he has given where he has said that he didn't think he could change things around etc, and seemed to be asking to be sacked.

[johnny Cash]

Was certainly an unexpected result.
I watched his interview after the game on Quest and thought it was a little strange as he was complaining about how the media have portrayed him and the players. I think he must have forgotten the interviews he has given where he has said that he didn't think he could change things around etc, and seemed to be asking to be sacked.

I saw that. I did feel a little sorry for him last week, but I'm not sure I will again. There was a degree of arrogance, vanity and smugness I just didn't like.  From I've not been good enough and I've let the owners down, to look how fantastic I am and I knew it all along. 

[AlbionFan]

Was certainly an unexpected result.
I watched his interview after the game on Quest and thought it was a little strange as he was complaining about how the media have portrayed him and the players. I think he must have forgotten the interviews he has given where he has said that he didn't think he could change things around etc, and seemed to be asking to be sacked.

Typical of a political stance, no doubt advised to do so by politicians (small p)

[Dan87uk]

They've just sacked Nathan Jones...

Hopefully no replacement comes in until AFTER our game on Monday but we'll see.

Stoke fans over on the oatcake arguing amongst themselves about wanting Pulis back or not and scared to death it will be Pardew instead 

[skyclad99]

They've just sacked Nathan Jones...

Hopefully no replacement comes in until AFTER our game on Monday but we'll see.

Stoke fans over on the oatcake arguing amongst themselves about wanting Pulis back or not and scared to death it will be Pardew instead 

Only person for the job - Toxic Tone will sort them out. Couldn't happen to a nicer club...….[except the vile of course]

[mulliganstired]

They've just sacked Nathan Jones...

Hopefully no replacement comes in until AFTER our game on Monday but we'll see.

Stoke fans over on the oatcake arguing amongst themselves about wanting Pulis back or not and scared to death it will be Pardew instead 

Why not have both, what a Dream Team

[Dynamo10]

Got a feeling that Pulis will turn up back there. Just our luck if he's put in charge for Monday!

[AlbionFan]

I said earlier in this thread that I would be surprised if Coates went for either, Pulis or Pardew.

Big Sam and Moyes springs to mind for me that will be considered

[KN22]

Lets be honest. Whether they go for Pulis or not, it shouldn't affect the outcome on Monday. Pulis and Stoke...….. a match made in heaven!

[TheJacko2000]

This will be a draw now. Was extremely confident with NJ in charge.

[KN22]

This will be a draw now. Was extremely confident with NJ in charge.

 Let’s remain confident. It’s still his team.