nice cross into the box from Jon to provide the assist for stokes 3rd goal
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His first goal against Portsmouth: https://vine.co/v/MlIJzh5gTqL
Second goal: https://vine.co/v/MlIJL5aqjW5
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He didn't really have to do too much for the goals
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They used say the same about Gerd Müller
Last edited by DeLorean; 28/08/2014 at 9:50 PM.
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Bit unfair. He got in front of three defenders and beat the oncoming keeper to the ball for the first. It was indeed a perfect ball but I've seen plenty of players miss from there, or from closer, and he was outstretched. His positioning was spot-on for the second as well. Positional awareness is crucial; the chances of scoring are much higher if you've managed to break away from your man and gotten into a good space. His cross for the third was also inch-perfect.
Originally Posted by tricky_colour
Last edited by DannyInvincible; 28/08/2014 at 11:21 AM.
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Absolutely, John Aldridge was a genius at it Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Folding my way into the big money!!!
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If only Stoke played League 2 opposition in every game.
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Granted, I expect Shane will pass his world cup scoring record pretty soon!! Originally Posted by DeLorean
The used say the same about Gerd Müller
But yes there is a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time, the first goal
required a bit more than a tap in.
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Good finish. Has to start against Scotland on form.
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He didn't really have to do too much for the goal, mind you they used to say the same about Gerd Müller.
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Now you're gettin it Tricky
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I bet you he doesn't!
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Underestimate Tricky at your peril.
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Well both of them should be ahead of Keane on form but if there's only room for one then i would go with Long all day. IDK many teams of our caliber that can keep a 12m player on the bench.
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Note to self. Resist.
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Ah in fairness Stutts, I am Walters biggest critic, but he has been proving me wrong with some of his recent League and Intl. performances.
I would not have him ahead of Long in the team but I would be less ****ed off than I normally would if it were to happen.
I will gladly offer up the same mea culpa when and if Keane has an effective performance against a team that isn't Gibraltar & Faroe Islands but it hasn't happened in a considerable length of time.
It's interesting that both Whelan and Walters have improved after regaining their places in the first 11 at domestic level.
I actually think Keane's form would similarly benefit if he was rotated but it's not going to happen.Last edited by TheOneWhoKnocks; 11/11/2014 at 5:21 PM.
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Apart from Scotland? Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
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Sunderland signed Steven Fletcher for £14m pounds, Charlie. Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
That's more than Ross McCormack's transfer fee.Last edited by TheOneWhoKnocks; 11/11/2014 at 5:34 PM.
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I think my viewpoint is that Keane is still a handful at club level, albeit MLS and can't be seen as not being on form. So I think we have three forwards on form, four really counting Murphy. I think transfer valuation is a bit of an inaxact science and not what I would base my selection for Friday on. So I'd say there were two bits of flawed logic in your post, or two bits of highly selective reasoning.
I can't recall any game where Walters and Long started together other than Bosnia at home. Long scored and they played well together. It could be that they should start and Keane is seen as the variation we can spring from the bench.
