Davefevs Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 As I write this, Cardiff are beating Derby and Millwall are beating Blackburn, so the season could be drifting away. Stoke: Are currently sat in 18th having got an important 2-0 win on Sunday v Birmingham, which they thoroughly deserved. Managed by ex Northern Ireland player and manager Michael O’Neill, who has done a good job steadying the ship after a disastrous start under Nathan Jones (now back at Luton). Since taking over he’s recorded the following - P28 W11 D5 L12 Pts38 and probably need a point or two to be safe. Formation: A 433 variant that is flexible with or without the ball. Players: GK - Adam Davies (27) - ex-Barnsley stopper RB - Tommy Smith (28) - ex-Huddersfield man, steady right back LB - Bruno Martins-Indi (28) - Dutchman signed for £7m in 2017 CB - D.Baath (29) - former Wolves man who got the opener on Sunday. Red carded v City in 17/18! CB - James Chester (31) - former Villa and Hull centre-back DM - Jordan Cousins (26) - former QPR midfielder CM - Nick Powell (26) - former Manchester Utd youngster who was at Wigan last season. Talented player, my player to watch. CM - Sam Clucas (29) - signed from Swansea having been at Hull and Chesterfield. Got a goal in him. Nice left foot. RF - Tyrese Campbell (20) - breakthrough season for the son of ex-Arsenal and Everton man Kevin Campbell. Likes to cut in onto his left foot LF - James McClean (31) - controversial character and likes a reckless challenge CF - Sam Vokes (30) - much travelled striker, formerly on loan at City. Other Players of note: Jack Butland, Joe Allen (inj), Tom Ince Prediction: Home win, shackles loosened further. Glimmer of hope remains. Link to comment
stephenkibby. Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Glimmer gone Dave not a bad thing i think. Now minds will be concentrated on the bigger picture. Link to comment
RUSSEL85 Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 I fancy us in a accumulator at nearly 2/1 Link to comment
stephenkibby. Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: I fancy us in a accumulator at nearly 2/1 Who else is in? Link to comment
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Not a bad side on paper- some past and present internationals, as well as solid Championship performers. Are Butland and Allen not starters now?? That's a surprise! I would be worried about outnumbering in CM but Stoke don't strike me as a particularly possession based side- may not be such a problem. Martins-Indi was a Holland international at one point, bit surprised they kept him- but then perhaps he's declined sharply- Stoke as a whole certainly have in recent years! We definitely should be targeting all three points- well have to be as it keeps our slim playoff hopes alive- could've done with a draw tonight at Cardiff v Derby! Link to comment
Davefevs Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 1 hour ago, stephenkibby. said: Glimmer gone Dave not a bad thing i think. Now minds will be concentrated on the bigger picture. I think you’re right. Still something to play for but not the biggest surprise if it doesn’t, means the players can play freely....I hope. Link to comment
Lrrr Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Campbell could be one to watch, good goals per minutes ratio this season stands out amongst the pack Link to comment
Matthew me Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 I have us down for a 2-2 draw. Coming from behind. Both teams need a win, a draw doesn't help either in the bigger picture Take the point, then appoint our new man Link to comment
red panda Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 It's a big game for Stoke, as their remaining fixtures are against Brentford and Forest. Lose to us and they could still be in trouble. Link to comment
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Think Stoke are nearly safe, what with Wigan's impending points deduction for admin- and uncertainty other two other clubs who maybe facing points deductions for other reasons. Their away record is the worst in the division...have to be targeting the win here! Link to comment
Davefevs Posted July 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, Lrrr said: Campbell could be one to watch, good goals per minutes ratio this season stands out amongst the pack I haven’t seen much of him, but I think he’s better when played more centrally. Link to comment
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 13 hours ago, Davefevs said: I haven’t seen much of him, but I think he’s better when played more centrally. Kevin`s lad isn`t he? Link to comment
Davefevs Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Kevin`s lad isn`t he? Yes Link to comment
CyderInACan Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 14 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Their away record is the worst in the division. Oh god Pops we all know what happens next . . . Link to comment
Davefevs Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 I felt a bit deflated by results last night, so didn’t give it my usual level of efforts. Link to comment
wendyredredrobin Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 43 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I felt a bit deflated by results last night, so didn’t give it my usual level of efforts. Yeah, I think Baadiff and Millwall winning has effectively ended our season. Still as long as it is mathematically possible. Remember when the Gas got dumped out of the football league and how unlikely that looked. Link to comment
Guest Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Well if they havent arrived yet they are going to be late M5 closed just north of Tewkesbury southbound since before 3.00pm lorry across all 3 lanes and smashed barrier into lanes 2 and 3 northbound LONG DELAYS. Link to comment
Super Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Seems weird the team sheet coming out when i'm still in work! Link to comment
Gazred Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Unchanged then. Good stuff. COYR Link to comment
Lrrr Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: I felt a bit deflated by results last night, so didn’t give it my usual level of efforts. Link to comment
Garland-sweden Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 We havd a good team and I think we win 2-0 COYR!!! Link to comment
keflav Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 When was the last time we went 3 matches with the same starting 11 ??? Link to comment
StefanDimz Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Fammy and Pato on the scoresheet, Wells with a brace again. 4-0 let's go Link to comment
Super Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, keflav said: When was the last time we went 3 matches with the same starting 11 ??? How long was LJ here?!.. Link to comment
Roger Red Hat Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, keflav said: When was the last time we went 3 matches with the same starting 11 ??? I presume LJ left with the tombola under his arm. Link to comment
TonyTonyTony Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hunty wears his facemask like he defends i.e lots of coverage but missing the critical bit Link to comment
redsince1994 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Quite glad this one is on so early now. Gotta get a bunch of work done before going on leave so having a match to watch will make it a bit more bearable! Link to comment
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 If Wigan can beat Hull 8-0, then surely.... No, perhaps not, but such a win would do wonders for our GD and then, if our old friend Neil Warnock can do the business against Cardiff and.... Link to comment
Robbored Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, keflav said: When was the last time we went 3 matches with the same starting 11 ??? I can’t remember LJ ever playing the same team in three consecutive games. Link to comment
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