Stoke City away match thread

[Banjo Red]

Bugger

[AppyDAZE]

Ref not interested in the Stoke fouls. Wait and see him book ours second half

[LondonBristolian]

The problem with our injuries is only takes one moment for our defence to look as makeshift as it is and we're a goal down. 

[slartibartfast]

roll on end of season !

[Numero Uno]

Powell ran off Pring and it’s 1-0. Can’t miss what we have against better teams. That’s where you can see Pring is playing out of position.

[IAmNick]

Stoke goal: https://streamin.one/v/6d558673

Edited April 7, 2023 by IAmNick

[ProfitInMyPocket]

Should have taken our chance unfortunately. Been better team last 15-20 minutes, didn't make it count.

[Mr Hankey]

1 minute ago, Spike said:

The only reason to have Wells in the team and he misses a sitter... 

Bit later we're 1 down. Same old issues, not taking chances! 

Pretty sure its the defence that is the “same old issue” & not our attack…..but you do you, fella.

[Numero Uno]

Weimann is a total non-contributor at the moment. Playing with ten.

[bexhill reds]

Me and Oliver Langford are clearly watching 2 different games. Giving us little against a fairly physical Stoke side. 

[Taz]

Unfortunate as we've been the better team for the past 15 minutes or so after a slow start.

If we carry on playing as we have leading up to the goal, we'll get something from this.

[The Original OTIB]

5 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Should be 2, 

Just about to write: so you know what's coming, and there it is. So predictable, but we need to keep at it, done ok so far.

[Numero Uno]

3 minutes ago, Malago said:

Zak giving it big zzzzzs

It was Pring.

[1960maaan]

One rugby tackle - no free kick let alone booking, one deliberate hand ball - no booking , 2 challenges through the back of City players - grudgingly give a free kick.

This Ref is doing his best to be Stoke MotM

[The Journalist]

Ignoring the scoreline, minutes 21-40 have been a million times better than minutes 1-20. Much better with King on.

Edited April 7, 2023 by The Journalist

[LondonBristolian]

3 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

Living in dream world if you think we will be getting an upgrade on Wells, up front is the one position we dont need to add to during the off season, midfield and defence (possibly keeper) absolute we will but be amazed if we signed a forward…..especially one as good, let alone better, than Wells.

Plus the plan surely is that Conway and Bell become upgrades on Wells over time. We're not about to get rid of on someone who has just signed a new contact and we don't need/want to start blocking progression routes for players who look ready to break through. 

[Numero Uno]

Bearing in mind Stoke have been annihilating teams for weeks we have done alright so far. Our usual failings are the difference between the sides.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Cardiff 3 up, Reading drawing and Hudds losing

[Mr Hankey]

Just now, LondonBristolian said:

Plus the plan surely is that Conway and Bell become upgrades on Wells over time. We're not about to get rid of on someone who has just signed a new contact and we don't need/want to start blocking progression routes for players who look ready to break through. 

Exactly, plus the young strikers have nothing but good things to say on Wells & how positive an influence he is…..but there has always been a minority who have never taken to Nahki, for reasons unknown to me.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Good save Max but an alarmingly free header for Campbell

[And Its Smith]

7 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

Living in dream world if you think we will be getting an upgrade on Wells, up front is the one position we dont need to add to during the off season, midfield and defence (possibly keeper) absolute we will but be amazed if we signed a forward…..especially one as good, let alone better, than Wells.

You’re living in a dream world if you think I said we will get an upgrade 

[Topper 123]

Just don’t see us as a team who can hold the ball , possession we can’t dominate or dictate we’re chasing shadows all the time and only counter attacking and in this division that’s not good enough and if you rely on counter attacks you have to take your chances 

[LondonBristolian]

3 minutes ago, Mr Hankey said:

Exactly, plus the young strikers have nothing but good things to say on Wells & how positive an influence he is…..but there has always been a minority who have never taken to Nahki, for reasons unknown to me.

To be honest, there was a period where I felt that he simply didn't suit how we played. But this season we've changed how we've played and that's no longer the case. Certainly both Pearson and - as you say - the young players seem to have nothing but good things to say about his attitude and influence and, even in games where he is not effective, his work rate is impressive. 

Edited April 7, 2023 by LondonBristolian

[Mr Hankey]

Just now, And Its Smith said:

You’re living in a dream world if you think I said we will get an upgrade 

You said we “need an upgrade” which i assume would mean you are expecting/wanting one? Not a chance. We also do not “need” another striker.

[marcofisher]

If Conway is to come off, I would like to see Mehmeti in the number 10 position for an extra body in midfield.

[Curr Avon]

BBC stats.

[Banjo Red]

Summer cant come quick enough clearly we need strengthening in areas.

[cityexile]

First half of that half, very poor. Second half thought we shaded it, but their goal far too easy. How much space does the scorer have, just no one picking him up. 

[Numero Uno]

In a game I thought we would get blown away in the first half hour tbh the frustration is that we have contrived to be behind after our best spell. Keep this 1-0 with 20 left and we might sneak something here. Stoke have comfortably outplayed teams for 5-6 matches now and we are still in this.

[formerly known as ivan]

Prediction… Cardiff will finish the season above us