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Post by Chips Longhorn on May 7, 2018 21:35:52 GMT 1
Not sure what Hughes has done to merit being called a decent manager . Seems to me to be one of those blokes who landed good jobs early doors largely on the back of a great playing career and then the perceived wisdom becomes that he is a “premier league manager “ it would be interesting to see him keep the job at saints and when they go down try to get them back up He's done a decent job at Stoke. OK, it hasn't ended well this season - but apart from the elite few, it eventually goes badly for every manager. Top half finish a few years in a row - their highest finish in 40 odd years. Blackburn and Fulham were both quite a long time ago, but got them both into Europe. Nowt to be scoffed at. Chadders has “liked” your post but not a lot of stokeys I’ve heard seem to have any time for Hughes . Not sure how he has done a decent job .. when he was sacked they were firmly in the shit .. with loads of 20m players who couldn’t get in the team . But chadders might put me straight on this .. I concede he did a pretty good job at wales and blackburn but that was eons ago |
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Post by chadders51 on May 7, 2018 22:37:43 GMT 1
Three top half finishes. A Stokealona period where we played some of the best footie I’ve ever seen. You have to give him some credit. Unfortunately in the end he lost the plot and seems to have let discipline go to pot
Should have left at the end of last season while he still had credit in the bank. Now he will always be seen as the man responsible for ending ten years in the top flight
On another point I see Wagner is being linked with Leicester He might be tempted
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Post by loumacari on May 7, 2018 22:52:54 GMT 1
The last Town manager to take his eye off the ball when linked with the Leicester job saw his career rapidly go downhill afterwards. I’m sure Wagner won’t make the same mistake.
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Post by space hardware on May 7, 2018 22:56:08 GMT 1
Stoke's Premier League identity was always the Pulis-ball, direct, hard to beat style.
How long can you carry that on, while still engaging the fans? Until this season I don't think they ever looked like going down.
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Post by chadders51 on May 8, 2018 21:46:21 GMT 1
For the first time since I came on this board I now fear for your safety
It could well be you’re relying on us to get something against Swansea and given the mood in the Stoke camp at the moment I can’t see it.
You need to get something from Chelsea or Arsenal and that’s going to be very difficult
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Post by workshyfop on May 8, 2018 21:48:09 GMT 1
For the first time since I came on this board I now fear for your safety It could well be you’re relying on us to get something against Swansea and given the mood in the Stoke camp at the moment I can’t see it. You need to get something from Chelsea or Arsenal and that’s going to be very difficult Correct. It's now all on us. Can't rely on any other results. |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on May 8, 2018 21:49:14 GMT 1
For the first time since I came on this board I now fear for your safety It could well be you’re relying on us to get something against Swansea and given the mood in the Stoke camp at the moment I can’t see it. You need to get something from Chelsea or Arsenal and that’s going to be very difficult Nailed it .. Can’t see why Swansea are 1/3 -2/7 to go down .. it’s closer than that imo |
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Post by saintlyterrier on May 8, 2018 21:49:35 GMT 1
For the first time since I came on this board I now fear for your safety It could well be you’re relying on us to get something against Swansea and given the mood in the Stoke camp at the moment I can’t see it. You need to get something from Chelsea or Arsenal and that’s going to be very difficult I hope the Stoke players will respond to Charlie Adam's criticism and leave the Premier League with their heads held high. One point will do nicely. |
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Post by Terrier Ramone on May 8, 2018 22:00:22 GMT 1
For the first time since I came on this board I now fear for your safety It could well be you’re relying on us to get something against Swansea and given the mood in the Stoke camp at the moment I can’t see it. You need to get something from Chelsea or Arsenal and that’s going to be very difficult We may be hearing more from you on here next season after all  which wouldn't be all bad |
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Post by galpharm2400 on May 8, 2018 22:00:28 GMT 1
For the first time since I came on this board I now fear for your safety It could well be you’re relying on us to get something against Swansea and given the mood in the Stoke camp at the moment I can’t see it. You need to get something from Chelsea or Arsenal and that’s going to be very difficult I hope the Stoke players will respond to Charlie Adam's criticism and leave the Premier League with their heads held high. One point will do nicely. I hope the stoke players can run on naked and bare their arses to sky tv.. then play to score as many own goals as they can score before the police come and lock em up for 'arseing about'.. means we got a point at least tomorrow.. personally think pride might outdo nerves.. swansea have the worst 2 full backs and least talented holding midfield players in the league.. Tammy might be their only 'saving' grace.. have a feeling for 3 draws on sunday.. tomorrow could be anything.. |
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Post by ozterrier on May 8, 2018 22:04:49 GMT 1
Surely Stoke won’t want to finish bottom... Come on Potters, let’s see some pride!
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Post by space hardware on May 8, 2018 22:11:53 GMT 1
All Stoke, aren't we?
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Post by trailingleg on May 8, 2018 23:04:56 GMT 1
As if Stoke will care now. It's entirely up to us.
Interesting revelation about how the fixtures are worked out though, so that none of the expected top six play each other in the final matches
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Post by detox on May 8, 2018 23:05:16 GMT 1
will it be a full strength Stoke side, or a load of kids in for sunday ..Surely Stoke have too much for that swansea outfit...surely.....?
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Post by saintlyterrier on May 8, 2018 23:07:07 GMT 1
Swansea supporters have give up.
We should not follow them.
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Post by H7 on May 8, 2018 23:09:35 GMT 1
will it be a full strength Stoke side, or a load of kids in for sunday ..Surely Stoke have too much for that swansea outfit...surely.....? I mean, you say that, and after watching that tonight you'd think so, but over 37 games Stoke are the ones who are already relegated and Swansea still have a chance. Just hope its a full strength Stoke alleviated of all pressure with a point to prove. |
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Post by htafc on May 8, 2018 23:10:53 GMT 1
Stoke drew with Liverpool at Anfield 0-0. Surely they can get something from Swansea
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2018 0:55:15 GMT 1
Point tomorrow for us in another shut out.
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Post by melbourneterrier on May 9, 2018 1:13:16 GMT 1
Can lightning strike twice? Can we keep a clean sheet at the Etihad then at Stamford in a matter of days?
I ruddy hope so!!
Regardless of what happens with our game on Chelsea, I really hope Stoke do beat Swansea. Even if we are safe, I'd love for Stoke to end on a high. 10 years in the PL, and going out on a limp is not right.
Come on Crouchy, give us one more robot dance!
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Post by chadders51 on May 9, 2018 21:46:51 GMT 1
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant
That’s a team to be proud of
Wish our lot had shown half as much bottle
You do know it’ll be harder next year 😊
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Post by ozterrier on May 9, 2018 21:47:40 GMT 1
Have the weekend off, Stoke
Love, Huddersfield
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Post by deesidestokie on May 9, 2018 22:01:11 GMT 1
Hi guys Stoke fan here in peace.
Congratulations on staying up - you've really deserved it and your last couple of results have been superb ! Wagner has done a great job for the club and the fans. The comments on the Oatcake tonight are praising your efforts this season, just wish Stoke could have done as well but the writing was on the wall for us at the end of last season.
Anyway well done, do it again next season, and hopefully Stoke City will be back up in the Prem in the not too distant future !
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Post by terrier70 on May 9, 2018 22:04:04 GMT 1
Thanks Stoke fans and good luck for next season.
I have two wishes for you
1) You gain promotion back
2) You hammer Leeds twice
Commiserations this time around
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Post by deesidestokie on May 9, 2018 22:08:09 GMT 1
Thanks Stoke fans and good luck for next season. I have two wishes for you 1) You gain promotion back 2) You hammer Leeds twice Commiserations this time around We'll certainly try to do both and will definitely try to stuff dirty Leeds  Enjoy your summer guys !  |
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Post by frankslegs on May 9, 2018 22:12:10 GMT 1
Of all our guest posters you guys are the best-have a good summer and get back ASAP.
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Post by deesidestokie on May 9, 2018 22:28:57 GMT 1
We (Stoke) have got a huge rebuild this summer, hopefully starting with getting a new manager after hopefully getting rid of Paul "1 win in 15" Lambert, although the confused messages from the Board appear to say he's staying. If he does stay we've got no chance of even making the play offs. We'll also have a hell of a job shifting all the deadwood that b`^×®rd Hughes brought in. Ironic that the Welsh sh*t has survived with Southampton.
Hope Wagner keeps grounded and continues to bring in the right players to move you forwards - don't follow the Hughes route. If he stays at Southampton he'll do the same to them.
Good luck from the Potters !
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Post by chadders51 on May 18, 2018 15:34:15 GMT 1
Bye Paul. You sorted out some crap but a 13% win rate wasn’t good enough
Now, what’s Mr Wagner up to 😊😊😊😊
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on May 18, 2018 15:43:55 GMT 1
Bye Paul. You sorted out some crap but a 13% win rate wasn’t good enough Now, what’s Mr Wagner up to 😊😊😊😊 Horrendous record for you but in all honesty i thought he would have done a job for you at Championship level. Many will disagree. |
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Post by yappledapple on May 18, 2018 15:46:26 GMT 1
And another one goes - the managerial merry go round just keeps turning...
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Post by yappledapple on May 18, 2018 18:41:25 GMT 1
And Darren Moore keeps his at WBA - at least he will be a cheap option!
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which wouldn't be all bad
