Stoke Vs City Pre Match Discussion Thread

[BobKowalski]

I am 100% certain that clueless will make them a worse side.

Yet the early signs say different.

True. Its going to take a while for Bowen to totally fuck them over whilst Hughes spends time mapping out his vastly increased office space and getting the height of his executive chair just right.

We are due a change of luck and its not as if they ever looked like beating us so we'll shade it 2-1

 

[tonea2003]

We are due a win there, in the league, banking on navas negredo combo to sink the the six fingered crew

 

[SuperYaya]

There's not a lot of pace in their team. I reckon we could probably try and keep it organized and tight at the back then do them on the counter. I would imagine they'll be more vulnerable now Hughes is setting the team out, lets see what happens.

 

[Marvin]

There's not a lot of pace in their team. I reckon we could probably try and keep it organized and tight at the back then do them on the counter. I would imagine they'll be more vulnerable now Hughes is setting the team out, lets see what happens.

Re-think. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJLoPieVzNY[/youtube]

 

[sam-caddick]

Be wary of Arnautovic. One of Stoke's new signings. Quick and skilful

No Micah Richards according to City Today.

Silva was jogging with the squad, so perhaps he is available after all?

No Micah? I thought he was available?

If he can't come in at center back we are doomed again.

 

[brummie blue]

would love to see Jovetic, hope he's fit.

 

[citytill1die84]

I'm more worried about this than I am Plzen and the derby. Stoke is the toughest ground to visit in the prem for me along side Arsenal. Pellegrini has to go with Dzeko and Negredo maybe Aguero as well why not? Attack and not worry about defending will do for me. I'd throw Milner in as he'd graft and protect his full back which will be needed.

Hart

Zaba Lescott Nastasic Clichy

Fernandinho Milner

Yaya Nasri

Negredo Dzeko

That's what i'd go with a good physical strong side I wouldn't risk Silva. Can only see Pellegrini being under pressure if we don't secure 3 points here a draw wouldn't be 2 bad 2 wins 1 draw 1 loss from 1st 4 ain't the end of the world. As for the game my head tells me we're due a win in the league at Stoke and will get it but my heart says we'll lose :( I'm going with my head and we're going to win 2-1.

 

[Vic]

Roughly what time do the special buses get back to Stoke station?

 

[johnmc]

Tough yes. But play the team on the day not the reputation. They don't have the long throw anymore and are trying to play the ball a little more rather than hoof it.

 

[Falastur]

Not sure if it's worth mentioning but for those going to the game on Sat, be aware that Stoke are planning to have a minute's applause in the 31st minute in tribute to a fan who died recently. Just in case of widespread confusion, as happened with the Stiliyan Petrov thing against Villa last season.