Match Thread Stoke away 10th August 12:30 - Opening day! (2 Viewers)

[baldy]

How are you so confused at that formation?

 

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[OldBedrocker]

The midfield choices just aren't balanced. I suspect Robins doesn't trust Palmer, Torp or Rudoni enough defensively (yet) to start 2 of them together so as soon as Sheaf is out, in comes Allen

The midfield choices just aren't balanced. I suspect Robins doesn't trust Palmer, Torp or Rudoni enough defensively (yet) to start 2 of them together so as soon as Sheaf is out, in comes Allen.

Not a criticism and whilst I get the work rate thing I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen Allen make a tackle.

 

[SkyblueTexan]

That game was crazy.

It was embarrassing not to win. It was even worse seeing them get smashed week after week and we couldn't do the same.

 

[tskezz]

Any spares going for tomorrow?

 

[Gleneagles65]

We’ll smash em, can’t believe the odds.

 

[Great_Expectations]

Loss and a meltdown. Wouldn’t be a new season without it.

I’ve just caught up with the numerous (now mostly closed) threads on the off topic.

The expected post match meltdown will seem like nothing after that!*

*not that there will be one tomorrow as I’m expecting a good result and performance!

 

[Grendel]

I’ve just caught up with the numerous (now mostly closed) threads on the off topic.

The expected post match meltdown will seem like nothing after that!*

*not that there will be one tomorrow as I’m expecting a good result and performance!

The squad looks strong. The one thing we have to avoid is a poor start to the season and the early fixtures are fairly good. We should be top six with the players we have - I’d be surprised if we aren’t

 

[ExmouthNeil]

Any spares going for tomorrow?

Are we Ten Pin Bowling now???

 

[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

? You've lost me.

Should've stuck to the paths

 

[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

That's a brave call.




I'd do it when we get to 9-0.

Have you taken leave of your senses?

 

[Bernie Rhodes Nose]

Any spares going for tomorrow?

Prince Harry?

 

[Saddlebrains]

Shall I post the team and piss everyone off again?

 

[chiefdave]

Shall I post the team and piss everyone off again?

what will come first this season, saddles not being able to control himself after promising to stop leaking stuff or Grendel calling for a taxi?

 

[Seymour_East]

The squad looks strong. The one thing we have to avoid is a poor start to the season and the early fixtures are fairly good. We should be top six with the players we have - I’d be surprised if we aren’t

Agreed Grendel, too many false starts last few seasons, now time to let this stronger squad show their worth

 

[gspotgaz]

Shall I post the team and piss everyone off again?

Dovin

mve
Binks
thomas
Bidwell

Allen
Torp

saka
Rudoni
EMC

Simms

 

[kg82]

Dovin

mve
Binks
thomas
Bidwell

Allen
Torp

saka
Rudoni
EMC

Simms

That, but I think it will be Eccles instead of Torp.

 

[Bugsy]

Shall I post the team and piss everyone off again?

Please don't

I like surprises

 

[thezunigadream]

We will piss this. Cov -1 handicap is 5/1. Have some of that, this club is on the way up.

 

[Blind-Faith]

Is it available to watch anywhere other than sky? I follow or something along those lines?

 

[ccfc922]

4 hour drive up from Poole done, like a kid on Xmas Eve now I'm here.

Any news on away pubs tomorrow yet? Never been to Stoke before.

 

[skybluecam]

Dovin

mve
Binks
thomas
Bidwell

Allen
Torp

saka
Rudoni
EMC

Simms

No Eccles? Would be shocked

 

[David O'Day]

what will come first this season, saddles not being able to control himself after promising to stop leaking stuff or Grendel calling for a taxi?

or someone else posts it first

 

[steve101]

It will be interesting who is left out of the squad, which is a sign of depth. Unless there is any injuries, I would assume the subs will be Collins or Wilson, Latibeudiere, Da Silva, one of Torp, Eccles or Allen, Palmer, EMC or Wright and Asante-Thomas. That would mean Tavares would not be involved.
When Sheaf is fit and Kitching available it will be even more competitive.

 

[iflynno]

It will be interesting who is left out of the squad, which is a sign of depth. Unless there is any injuries, I would assume the subs will be Collins or Wilson, Latibeudiere, Da Silva, one of Torp, Eccles or Allen, Palmer, EMC or Wright and Asante-Thomas. That would mean Tavares would not be involved.
When Sheaf is fit and Kitching available it will be even more competitive.

Can have 9 subs

 

[Jamesimus]

The squad looks strong. The one thing we have to avoid is a poor start to the season and the early fixtures are fairly good. We should be top six with the players we have - I’d be surprised if we aren’t

This is the first season where if you’re calling for Robins head after ten games, you might find me agreeing with you.

 

[steve101]

Can have 9 subs

Oh yes. I hadn't realised it had increased. That's good.

 

[Skybluekyle]

Oh yes. I hadn't realised it had increased. That's good.

But the subs are also cursed

 

[Monty]

Agree with most thoughts on the starting line up. Think it will be Eccles and Allen with Rudoni and upfront Tats Simms and EMC purely because Wright not match fit. Subs thinking Collins, Dasilva, Lati, Torp, Wright, BTA, Tavares and Palmer, for the 9th thinking possibly Andrews

 

[Ashdown]

I would be starting Torp I think.

 

[Saddlebrains]

It's Allen and Torp, Eccles bench

 

[Marty]

Think we had 3 disallowed that day.

Had a stone wall penalty turned down as well. Bakayoko was about to latch onto a cross and turn rugby tackled down.

 

[Marty]

It's Allen and Torp, Eccles bench

I worry about Allen starting, he's a bit of a liability on the ball at times.

 

[rob9872]

Woohoo we're back baby!!

 

[Saddlebrains]

I worry about Allen starting, he's a bit of a liability on the ball at times.

Agreed but I do have a theory

Eccles, whilst improving massively last season, looks poor without Sheaf. Alongside Sheaf, Eccles is able to play more freely, advance more. When Sheaf isn't alongside him Eccles never seems as assured for me

However what it does show is we absolute need another CM in. An injury to Sheaf and we're starting Jamie Allen

 

[coop]

Allen starting ffs wait for the meltdown at 3 pm after a lose.