manc_don Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Will be interesting to see what direction they go now, in terms of style of play. Thought they were very well suited tbh be honest. Both very pikey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stoke were 13th in the EPL and he gets punted? Do they expect them to be challenging for Europe with the team they have? Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stoke were 13th in the EPL and he gets punted? Do they expect them to be challenging for Europe with the team they have? Weird. Pretty much sums up what is wrong with the Premiership. A team like Stoke finishing mid table is an achievement in my eyes. Expectation levels are rediculous at some of these clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Pretty much sums up what is wrong with the Premiership. A team like Stoke finishing mid table is an achievement in my eyes. Expectation levels are rediculous at some of these clubs. That's what our board says about us and we're all up in arms about being criticized for being ambitious. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 That's what our board says about us and we're all up in arms about being criticized for being ambitious. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. Hear what you're saying but don't necessarily agree. We are a bigger club in the context of our league, than Stoke are in theirs. Accordingly I don't think our expectation levels are too high in Scotland. Most supporters I know would be happy with top three or four year after year and the odd cup win. Given the lebghty list of those club's to have won either League or Scottish Cup since our last trophy, I seriously don't think that is unreasonable expectation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Think Pulis took Stoke as far as he could have. The signings were starting to get fairly ropey so probably suits both to call it quits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 And get where? Better than 13th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 They will go down next year. Or close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick sheep Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 the way they look like going with pulis they wouldn't get close to 13th next year. their form is honking. one of the rare occasions i believe when a club says 'mutual termination'. as is, he'll get the first job that comes up next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotfree Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I thought that a few years ago. I thought they would be up then down. He has kept them not only in the EPL but mid table. And in an FA cup final. Not bad with a shit team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I thought that a few years ago. I thought they would be up then down. He has kept them not only in the EPL but mid table. And in an FA cup final. Not bad with a shit team. They were horrible to watch and personally I think it was time. There seemed to be a lot of discontent surrounding him / the club this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDU_64 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I thought that a few years ago. I thought they would be up then down. He has kept them not only in the EPL but mid table. And in an FA cup final. Not bad with a shit team. For a team that is only behind Man City and Chelsea in the spending table, aye they should be doing/have done better. He has taken them as far as he can and he has now left before he the bullet. Leaves with his head high and his stock. Now Stoke can maybe take a different route with a different style of play and Pulis can look for a job with his reputation intact. Good move for both parties IMO. A lot of fighting behind the scenes I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madbadteacher Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Mourinho to Stoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Stoke relegated next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Stoke relegated next season. Hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Benitez is napolis new manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Looks like it might be time for some popcorn and a deck chair: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jun/18/joe-kinnear-newcastle-united-interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENEMENTFUNSTER Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 High-larious appointment!! Strap yourselves in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Very interesting that Newcastle have still to confirm the appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kowalski Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Very interesting that Newcastle have still to confirm the appointment. It's confirmed now: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22954309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 It's confirmed now: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22954309 Wonder how long before he resigns due to ill health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 That interview was hilarious! Ready the ROFLcopter BigAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 He's clearly a thick cunt and struggles with basic pronunciation but other than that I thought it was fair enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Having said that... Wtf the fuck is Mike Ashley thinking? I don't rate Pardew but I'd rather have him in charge and in full charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 So.. What did Gus Poyet do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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