| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… 11:18 - Jan 1 with 2088 views | unstableblue |
… who knows how McKenna plays and with a good quality set of players at his disposal. Schumacher has had time to bed in now. And results turning.
A result today would be a big achievement and a great start to 2024.
Going to be difficult.
Sounds like they’ll be a round of applause on 81 minutes today supported by Stoke fans, to remember the recent loss of a lifelong fan at Portman Road. |  |
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| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:23 - Jan 1 with 2022 views | Dubtractor |
Yep, very tough game today, especially given our missing players, and a draw certainly won't be a disaster. A win would be huge. |  |
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| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:25 - Jan 1 with 1991 views | Guthrum |
With Morsy back, I'm more confident. He really is the midfield kingpin. |  |
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| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:26 - Jan 1 with 1989 views | gosblue |
It’s a toss up between Stoke and Oldham for the coldest ground I’ve ever been on. I’m bringing my boots today. I could get a game. I hope the 81 minute thing happens. COYB |  | | |
| This team Dubster? on 11:28 - Jan 1 with 1974 views | unstableblue |
| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:23 - Jan 1 by Dubtractor |
Yep, very tough game today, especially given our missing players, and a draw certainly won't be a disaster. A win would be huge. |
Morsy makes a massive difference both in terms of owning the midfield but also firing up teammates.
I’m assuming that David and Burns will still be out. And Broadhead still
I’ll.
I’d go
————-Hladky
Clarke—-Wolf—-Burgess—-Humphreys
————Morsy——Taylor
—-Hutchison—Chaplin—-Harness
—————-Jackson
Can see Ladapo… give him another chance, he was ring rusty on Friday
Humphreys ended the QPR game very well, some of his crosses were excellent, and he’s got game time now
Taylor to give more pace and energy, but Luongo experience may be preferred
What do you reckon?? | |
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| This team Dubster? on 11:31 - Jan 1 with 1923 views | Dubtractor |
| This team Dubster? on 11:28 - Jan 1 by unstableblue |
Morsy makes a massive difference both in terms of owning the midfield but also firing up teammates.
I’m assuming that David and Burns will still be out. And Broadhead still
I’ll.
I’d go
————-Hladky
Clarke—-Wolf—-Burgess—-Humphreys
————Morsy——Taylor
—-Hutchison—Chaplin—-Harness
—————-Jackson
Can see Ladapo… give him another chance, he was ring rusty on Friday
Humphreys ended the QPR game very well, some of his crosses were excellent, and he’s got game time now
Taylor to give more pace and energy, but Luongo experience may be preferred
What do you reckon?? |
I reckon your line up there will be right, unless one of Burns, Davis or Broadhead are fit (prob unlikely), in which case they may come in.
I think it needs to be Jackson up top, even with his limitations, as it means that we can press much more effectively and force them to play more hurried. It was too easy for QPR to retain possession last time out. | |
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| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:38 - Jan 1 with 1866 views | Churchman |
I think it’s very much odds against for the reasons you give. If we get anything from the game, it’ll be a bonus as far as I’m concerned. At worst, let’s get through it and re-set for Saturday week.
We were never going to get through the season without a set back or two. Even clubs dripping with money and decent players don’t - apart from Leicester. I just hope people are patient and the remember the big picture and the stunning progress we’ve made. |  | | |
| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:39 - Jan 1 with 1848 views | gtsb1966 |
| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 11:26 - Jan 1 by gosblue |
It’s a toss up between Stoke and Oldham for the coldest ground I’ve ever been on. I’m bringing my boots today. I could get a game. I hope the 81 minute thing happens. COYB |
I went to Boundary Park in the 80's. We lost that day . Stockwell scored the only goal for us. They had a plastic pitch. I remember having to walk across a muddy field to stand on an open concrete terrace. It really was a dump. |  | | |
| This team Dubster? on 11:44 - Jan 1 with 1803 views | unstableblue |
| This team Dubster? on 11:31 - Jan 1 by Dubtractor |
I reckon your line up there will be right, unless one of Burns, Davis or Broadhead are fit (prob unlikely), in which case they may come in.
I think it needs to be Jackson up top, even with his limitations, as it means that we can press much more effectively and force them to play more hurried. It was too easy for QPR to retain possession last time out. |
Whether Williams is given another go over Humphreys is also a possibility
Think you’re right on Jackson. Plus he can get behind their defence; and has energy/pace to press as you state. But give Freddie a good 30mins. | |
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| This team Dubster? on 11:59 - Jan 1 with 1671 views | billlm |
| This team Dubster? on 11:44 - Jan 1 by unstableblue |
Whether Williams is given another go over Humphreys is also a possibility
Think you’re right on Jackson. Plus he can get behind their defence; and has energy/pace to press as you state. But give Freddie a good 30mins. |
I think that's what he will do Williams right Clarke left |  | | |
| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 12:11 - Jan 1 with 1603 views | NeedhamChris |
I have a bad feeling about today, think it'll be a bridge too far and we'll lose by 3 or more.
Which won't mean we're a bad side, we just need the two week break! | |
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| Wonder if TownTV will get one of its highest viewing for a live on 12:17 - Jan 1 with 1551 views | unstableblue |
… game today?? | |
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| Shut it Luke… on 12:26 - Jan 1 with 1504 views | unstableblue |
| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 12:11 - Jan 1 by NeedhamChris |
I have a bad feeling about today, think it'll be a bridge too far and we'll lose by 3 or more.
Which won't mean we're a bad side, we just need the two week break! |
… Skywalker | |
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| This team Dubster? on 12:51 - Jan 1 with 1395 views | JammyDodgerrr |
| This team Dubster? on 11:44 - Jan 1 by unstableblue |
Whether Williams is given another go over Humphreys is also a possibility
Think you’re right on Jackson. Plus he can get behind their defence; and has energy/pace to press as you state. But give Freddie a good 30mins. |
I'd honestly of thought, especially if Clarke is having to manage an injury, that it would be wise to start Williams again today and get him more match fit. He's had a few bad games but clearly he will be a good asset when fully fit and give Clarke the rest. |  |
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| Wonder if TownTV will get one of its highest viewing for a live on 13:00 - Jan 1 with 1346 views | Illinoisblue |
| Wonder if TownTV will get one of its highest viewing for a live on 12:17 - Jan 1 by unstableblue |
… game today?? |
Does the club release Town TV data re passes sold? Used to get those updates on ifollow numbers |  |
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| Cold, drizzle, exposed at the BET365, depleted squad, tough manager… on 13:12 - Jan 1 with 1273 views | SaleAway |
I'm on the train from Manchester to stoke at the moment. It's a lovely day. Forecast to get a bit grim, but currently it's bright sunny and not too cold. | |
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