The Trotters v The Potters

[William the White]

I reckon around 1000? Could be wrong. Have no proof but when I checked on Weds, it was around 650.

We couldn't get five on the same row - but a three and a two was easy...

[Hoboh]

I hope we bounce these bast*rds now after reading "I try to look like O'Neil" prick Pullits outburst about his bum chum "Ipswich and £500 grand a year ain't good enough for me" Megson!!!

[malcd1]

It appears that Stoke are all fired up for this game. I think he has done a fantastic job at Stoke but Pulis is fast becoming the newest Premiership prick.

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He refused to shake Mark Hughes' hand the other week after a loss. Now he wants his team to be over-aggressive against us (According to the report).

had to abandon an over-aggressive training session this week.

That appeared to spill over during a feisty training session on Tuesday when Pulis blew the final whistle for fear of an injury.

"We had to stop training," Pulis revealed, "because they were that competitive and fired up.

"Let's hope they are that fired up on the day."

[TANGODANCER]

It appears that Stoke are all fired up for this game. I think he has don't a fantastic job at Stoke but he is fast becoming the new Premiership prick.

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/fo ... ticle.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

He refused to shake Mark Hughes' hand the other week after a loss. Now he wants his team to be over-aggressive against us (According to the report).

had to abandon an over-aggressive training session this week.

That appeared to spill over during a feisty training session on Tuesday when Pulis blew the final whistle for fear of an injury.

"We had to stop training," Pulis revealed, "because they were that competitive and fired up.

"Let's hope they are that fired up on the day."

A few red cards on the horizon for them then?

[Worthy4England]

It appears that Stoke are all fired up for this game. I think he has don't a fantastic job at Stoke but he is fast becoming the new Premiership prick.

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/fo ... ticle.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

He refused to shake Mark Hughes' hand the other week after a loss. Now he wants his team to be over-aggressive against us (According to the report).

had to abandon an over-aggressive training session this week.

That appeared to spill over during a feisty training session on Tuesday when Pulis blew the final whistle for fear of an injury.

"We had to stop training," Pulis revealed, "because they were that competitive and fired up.

"Let's hope they are that fired up on the day."

A few red cards on the horizon for them then?

We've got just about the same number of yellows for the season, but we have 4 times their red card count.

I think we'll tw@t 'em.

[hisroyalgingerness]

Somewhere, Danny Murphy's ears are ringing

[jimbo]

Jussi
Ricketts
Cahill
Knight
Robbo
Mavies
Holden
Muamba
Taylor
Davies
Elmander

Guesing that means Mark Davies on the right, but the big one is Holden being back. Brilliant.

[t_o_molloy]

6 subs again, despite us naming 7 (with young O'Halloran) against York.

Strange, especially with Danny Ward's return to fitness.

[jmjhb]

Holden is an accomplished right-mid so I wouldn't be that surprised to see him on the right. However, given he's been so impressive in the centre, I'm presuming he's starting there.

[Worthy4England]

6 subs again, despite us naming 7 (with young O'Halloran) against York.

Strange, especially with Danny Ward's return to fitness.

Not that strange - as discussed plenty on t'other thread.

Coyle said that he wasn't in the business of putting people on the subs bench until they were ready. When they're ready (by which I guess he means nearly first team standard) he said he has no problem with 'em going on the bench.

So in summation. You don't get on the bench just because you're the "next best, fit player".

York was different - it wasn't a Premiership Club.

[Worthy4England]

Holden is an accomplished right-mid so I wouldn't be that surprised to see him on the right. However, given he's been so impressive in the centre, I'm presuming he's starting there.

I'd rather put Muamba right-mid to be honest. Think if he's playing, he needs to be in the centre.

[t_o_molloy]

6 subs again, despite us naming 7 (with young O'Halloran) against York.

Strange, especially with Danny Ward's return to fitness.

Not that strange - as discussed plenty on t'other thread.

Coyle said that he wasn't in the business of putting people on the subs bench until they were ready. When they're ready (by which I guess he means nearly first team standard) he said he has no problem with 'em going on the bench.

So in summation. You don't get on the bench just because you're the "next best, fit player".

York was different - it wasn't a Premiership Club.

I understand, I just thought he saw Ward as one of his 'senior squad' with him taking him along to USA in pre-season.
Also his performance in the reserves v United mid-week was talked up in the B(E)N, leading me to presume it was paving a way for him to return to our squad.

[HMX]

Going to try this for a stream: http://atdhe.net/32549/watch-stoke-city-vs-bolton" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope it lasts

[newboy]

i hate trevor francis dosen't like us also thinks stoke and us play the same style of football. tosser.

[jmjhb]

Knight having a bit of a shocker so far

[Worthy4England]

What's Knight been smoking?

[jmjhb]

28% possession so far. Inspiring stuff.

[Worthy4England]

28% possession so far. Inspiring stuff.

Aye - glad I've got £25 still safely lodged in my wallet so far.

Good cover block from Knight there - credit where it's due.

[HMX]

What a big tackle from Ricketts - AWESOME

[newboy]

jussi cannot kick