VillaChris Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 43 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Don't agree with the first but cab understand the second. But how many times have we seen this happen? Lambert being a example? He did back to back promotions came.to us and flopped. Like I said managing Luton to stoke is a completwly different animal. It's a tough job that one as their fans are expectant like ours. He has the same span as most of us have given Smith (and SB before him). Use this half season to shape the squad and see who responds to his method. Free hit on top 6. Stoke could still gatecrash it but they are below us in the league and plenty on here and elsewhere don't think we're good enough to make top 6 now. Next season they need to be up there obviously and he'll come under pressure if they aren't. Again same for DS. After Rowett Stoke fans just want to see their team play on the front foot. Criminal how few goals they've scored when you look at their options in the final third. Last few months Bojan hasn't even been making their squad! He's someone I can see doing well if he still wants to play for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 More chance of Stoke going up with Jones than a negative long ball merchant like Rowett and even Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 His diamond system will fit in well with their squad I think. They've got such strength in midfield, and decent forwards. Could see McClean being converted to a left back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 10 hours ago, TrentVilla said: Plenty, then there have been occasions like when everyone laughed at Southampton when they appointed Pochettino. Its a gamble sure but its brave and could go either way but that has to be better than going for the same old shite past it managers who will be sacked in 12 months. Sure its a big step up but that Luton job was a hell of a tough one. Pochs a one off example. Look at Southampton they appointed pellegreino and he flopped massively. For every success there are failures like him. We gambled on how many garde, Sherwood, Lambert and all flopped. I agree about not going for the usual suspects but I think they would have been better giving it someone a big more experienced like monk or cook of Wigan. The Shrewsbury manager took the step up and flopped. Sacked wasnt he? If it wasn't for them being stoke I would wish him well as I can't stand that club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 9 hours ago, VillaChris said: He has the same span as most of us have given Smith (and SB before him). Use this half season to shape the squad and see who responds to his method. Free hit on top 6. Stoke could still gatecrash it but they are below us in the league and plenty on here and elsewhere don't think we're good enough to make top 6 now. Next season they need to be up there obviously and he'll come under pressure if they aren't. Again same for DS. After Rowett Stoke fans just want to see their team play on the front foot. Criminal how few goals they've scored when you look at their options in the final third. Last few months Bojan hasn't even been making their squad! He's someone I can see doing well if he still wants to play for them. Stoke have a lot of big charchters and big egos. That's also another thing that makes it difficult for him. You have to get the respect of the players early for a club like stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 So Stoke has their own thread on VT, who'd have thunk it? Arguably their biggest ever honor? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 2-0 down after 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 The new us then, new manager getting demolished by Brentford (who haven't even been in good form recently). Hugely exciting for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 14 hours ago, VillaChris said: The new us then, new manager getting demolished by Brentford (who haven't even been in good form recently). Hugely exciting for them! I don't think they can be 'the new us', until getting embarrassed by minnows is 'the old us'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 14 hours ago, VillaChris said: The new us then, new manager getting demolished by Brentford (who haven't even been in good form recently). Hugely exciting for them! Well I'm not suprised at all. He might be good long term but j think he will struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: I don't think they can be 'the new us', until getting embarrassed by minnows is 'the old us'. Having pretty similar season to what we had in 16/17 when you look at the overall picture. They should be much stronger next year like we were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Has a footballer ever went as downhill as quick as Ashley Williams. Would prefer any of our shit centre backs than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 19, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2019 On 13/01/2019 at 11:54, Demitri_C said: Well I'm not suprised at all. He might be good long term but j think he will struggle. *Cough* *cough* One game and all but still.... not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: *Cough* *cough* One game and all but still.... not bad *cough cough* Didn't he lose his first Two? Smith won his first game and look at him now cangbwin a game to save his life. Let's judge after more than one game shall we Edited January 19, 2019 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 19, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: *cough cough* Didn't he lose his first Two? Smith won his first game and look at him now cangbwin a game to save his life. Let's judge after more than one game shall we Er you judged him before one game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just now, TrentVilla said: Er you judged him before one game! Touche let's talk and of season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 On 19/01/2019 at 18:46, TrentVilla said: *Cough* *cough* One game and all but still.... not bad *cough* *cough* beaten by a poor Preston team at home. ( sorry I couldn’t resist) watch them go and win 4-0 next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 26, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: *cough* *cough* beaten by a poor Preston team at home. ( sorry I couldn’t resist) watch them go and win 4-0 next week Been waiting for this... knew it was coming.: Still think it’s a better appointment than the usual failed suspects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Been waiting for this... knew it was coming.: Still think it’s a better appointment than the usual failed suspects. You won’t hear me arguing , id rather have a punt on him than Hughes or Pardew. But still I don’t think this one workout for him. It’s too big a job. They remind me of us first season in championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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