Doctor Zaius Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Joselu anytime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Joselu anytime. Nailed on to score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 With our never-ending left back problems, it's annoying how long we were linked with Erik Pieters looking at how well he has done for these! Didn't he even come over here to watch us when he was injured at PSV? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Has he? Always thought he looked bang average at best and barely better than Dummett. I can think of a lot more things to be annoyed at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Looking forward for this one, hope we attack them from the off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Going to this, so am pretty excited! 3 wins on the bounce would've be unthinkable after Hudds away so lets pray we can keep this going. Think we're good enough tbh. £32 to watch Newcastle vs Stoke, man... :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Reading the Oatcake we're privileged to be sharing the same grass as them what with their Champions League players and our Championship attack. Oh and being utter utter dog shite. Stokalona City Is that why they've returned 1000 tickets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My 11 if fit: Elliot Yedlin - Lascelles - Clark - Mbemba Merino - Shelvey Ritchie - Perez - Atsu Joselu My questions are: 1. If Mbemba isn't fit, do you play Gamez at LB knowing he's going to have to cover Shaqiri? Or do you play Clark there? 2. If Clark plays LB, then you get Lejeune partnering the Captain; 2 big units at CB can 3. Is there any reason to switch Merino/Hayden pairing now that Shelvey is back based on the last 2 performances by Merino and Hayden? Does Shelvey's lack of work on the defensive end compared to Hayden minimize the contribution overall of Merino? Obviously ton of what-ifs because these scenarios haven't happened yet due to injuries and suspensions, but curious to get some people's takes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Reading the Oatcake we're privileged to be sharing the same grass as them what with their Champions League players and our Championship attack. Oh and being utter utter dog shite. Stokalona City Is that why they've returned 1000 tickets. Seems to be a common theme, other teams really think we're a pile of pony, championship fodder, they'll definitely win by x clear goals. Keep thinking like that for all I care, it gives us a solid advantage, we've already silenced 2 teams that thought they were going to steamroller us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm not saying we're great or anything, but they're fucking Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Clark is our best-performing defender so shouldn't be moved. Gamez doesn't look a liability so play him until he proves otherwise/Mbemba returns. I'd like Shelvey back in the team for a home game against difficult-to-beat opposition. You can make a reasonable case for that being at either Hayden's or Perez's expense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm not saying we're great or anything, but they're f***ing Stoke. Man for man though, they're so much better. Keeper, full-backs, centre-backs (I know we're strong there but I'd say they're better)...all over really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 If we'd just got a good draw against a title contender I dare say I'd have increased optimism for the next game regardless of opposition. Those Stokie scoundrels. On a more important note I'd lose my shit if after #handshakegatevol5 Rafa went for the Fr Ted fake hands approach with Hughes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 They're definitely better at 'keeper and CB but they've been playing Diouf and Pieters at wing back, neither of which would strike me with confidence. They've got Fletcher and Allen central, I honestly think our options there are a lot better. Attacking, Shaqiri is very talented but it'll be whether he's in the mood on the day. Jese and Moting are a bit 'meh'. They're better overall but I really don't think by much of a margin. I don't think we'll lose but I don't think we'll win. 1-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm not saying we're great or anything, but they're f***ing Stoke. Man for man though, they're so much better. Keeper, full-backs, centre-backs (I know we're strong there but I'd say they're better)...all over really. They're better yes, but we're at home and they've clearly been better at "bet365 Stadium" so far. You'd expect them to be a bit more humble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 CAN SOMEONE DO A MIXED XI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 CAN SOMEONE DO A MIXED XI? Go on then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 IX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Their team is far better than ours like, we just have a far, far better manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Their team is far better than ours like, we just have a far, far better manager. They are another West Ham IMO, their team is nowhere near as good as people think and most of their players are massively overhyped because they have been failed young talents at some point. Which is why they underperform every year, sure the managers are shit but it's not the full story IMO. Even if Benitez was their manager i doubt they'd do that much better tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 He'd ballance their squad but with a couple of additions I think he'd far rather have their squad than ours like. Other than Merino and Shelvey there isn't really much in our squad that I could see making a genuine attempt at walking into more than a couple of other sides in the league. We've probably got to go down to Yedlin after that, Ritchie at a push. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 First 3-5-2 we'll be facing this season. Should be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Joselu vs their towering CBs would actually be fun to see, think our man will win the battles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Only ever lost once to them at SJP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Early in the Hughton season when we were getting some good results (Villa 6-0, Everton 1-0) with random home defeats to Blackpool & Stoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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