Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
By Badge32
January 7 2017
Well today we get a break from league action as Wolves travel to the potteries to face Premier League side Stoke City in the third round of the F.A.Cup. Wolves have a good record against Stoke in the F.A.Cup losing just once. However things are not going well for Wolves and we have not had a good cup run in a very long time so the odds really are not with us.
MATCH FACTS
Stoke have lost seven of their eight FA Cup matches against Wolves (W1, D1).
Wolves have lost their past six FA Cup ties against Premier League opposition - most recently losing 1-0 to West Ham in round three last season - scoring just one goal in those six games.
Since they earned promotion to the Premier League in 2008, Stoke have only failed to progress to round four of the FA Cup once, losing 2-0 to Hartlepool in January 2009; they have won their past seven third-round ties.
Wolves have won two of their past 18 visits to Stoke in all competitions (D6, L10).
Jonathan Walters has scored in his past two games for Stoke in the FA Cup, including the winner against Doncaster (2-1) in the most recent of those.
Wolves have not lost an F.A.Cup game away to Stoke City (W1, D1)
Head To Head
| Games Played: | 149 (8) |
| Games won: | 64 (6) |
| Games drawn: | 35 (1) |
| Games lost: | 50 (1) |
F.A. Cup matches in brackets.
Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Wolves (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 12:48
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Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Badge32 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 12:50
I will not be online today as I am working. I will try to keep tabs on the score via my phone. Hope we have a good game for you all.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 13:31
'twould be nice to have a decent Cup run for a change,even though it's not very likely. Our main prerogative this season would seem to be having a good run in the Championship and finishing as high up as possible. Then next season........
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:08
Wolves make 6 changes to starting line up, Stoke make 4
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:13
Ikeme
Doherty,Hause,Williamson,Iorfa
Saville,Evans,Enobakhare
Mason,Costa
Bodvarsson
Doherty,Hause,Williamson,Iorfa
Saville,Evans,Enobakhare
Mason,Costa
Bodvarsson
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:14
Woeful line up against a Stoke side at nearly full strength.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:15
Subs: Burgoyne, Batth, Edwards, Price, Coady, Gibbs-White, Dicko.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: an angry wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:40
lol @ decent cup run.. we wont need the match thread for long as we will get smashed with that starting 11. Starting to dislike Lambert.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:57
Quote:an angry wolf
lol @ decent cup run.. we wont need the match thread for long as we will get smashed with that starting 11. Starting to dislike Lambert.
Quite.
There's not much hope for us reaching the play-offs, and this is a derby match. More effort should be made.
Oh how I admire the mighty Stourbridge Town for all their desire.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2017:01:07:14:57:47 by Ian.PershoreWolf.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 14:57
Our recent cup runs go as far as crossing the line to get on the pitch!
We always have the Catchatade cup or whatever!
Seriously, I too would love a cup run. It would make a change - 19 years since out last semi final appearance. That's a disgrace to be honest. Sadly can't see it happening today.
Nevertheless UTW!
We always have the Catchatade cup or whatever!
Seriously, I too would love a cup run. It would make a change - 19 years since out last semi final appearance. That's a disgrace to be honest. Sadly can't see it happening today.
Nevertheless UTW!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:04
Bodvarsson shoots wide from 10 yards, good chance, assist by Costa
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:08
Bods shot goes wide. A good opening from Wolves.
Costa booked
Costa booked
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:09
Afternoon Ian
Problems with the commentary through Player again so far this afternoon, so I'm getting nothing so far!!
Problems with the commentary through Player again so far this afternoon, so I'm getting nothing so far!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:10
How Do Chesh
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:13
Free kick from edge of the box, Evans takes,decent save
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:15
15 mins gone 0-0
Good stuff from Wolves so far, entertaining game.
Good stuff from Wolves so far, entertaining game.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:23
Yellow card to Stoke for a foul on Costa
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:29
Goooooooooooooool
Costa
Costa
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:30
Wow!! Confound the critics eh!!
Still no f'ing commentary from Player!!
Still no f'ing commentary from Player!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:31
30 mins gone 1-0 wolves
Not much had been happening in the last 15 minutes, Wolves looking solid and Stoke yet to muster a single shot.
Not much had been happening in the last 15 minutes, Wolves looking solid and Stoke yet to muster a single shot.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:32
Brilliant news - keep going lads!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:33
At last!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:37
1st Stoke corner 37th minute, Hause clears
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:39
Hause concedes a corner,Stoke head it over the bar
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:42
Crouch effort goes over the bar
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:43
Crouch misses from 5 yards!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:45
3 minutes to add on
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:49
Half Time 1-0 Wolves
Desevrved lead. Stoke not having a single shot on target. Apart from our goal Wolves haven't really tested their keeper in the last half hour.
Desevrved lead. Stoke not having a single shot on target. Apart from our goal Wolves haven't really tested their keeper in the last half hour.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:50
Wolves fans give the team an ovation as they leave the pitch, whilst Stoke fans boo their team off!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 15:53
Yep, good stuff, BBC reporting we're the better side stating Mark Hughes has plenty to do at HT.
Makes a welcome change to hear such positive reviews
Makes a welcome change to hear such positive reviews
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:05
1 change for Stoke at half Time, Charlie Adam on
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:05
Commentators saying how good a job Lee Evans & George Saville have done in midfield. Who would have believed it??
Joe Allen & Charlie Adam on for Stoke
Joe Allen & Charlie Adam on for Stoke
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:06
Free kick on edge of box, looked a penalty to Stoke, Saville guilty of a push.
Straight at the wall.
Straight at the wall.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:09
Bright wins a corner, put out for another corner, defence does it's job.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:11
Stoke shot held well by Ikeme
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:13
Crowd of 21000 + of which over 4600 Wolves fans!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:13
Oh dear, West Brom are losing.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:16
2nd half 10 mins gone, Still 1-0 wolves
Giving too many free kicks away,Stoke growing into the game now.
Giving too many free kicks away,Stoke growing into the game now.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:17
Doherty header just wide
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:19
Adam effort takes deflection for easy save for Ikeme
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:20
Great save by Ikeme,brilliant
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:20
16 year old Gibbs-White on for Mason
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:22
Good defending from Hause
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:23
Ikeme forced into a save from yet another free kick, we're giving them way too many set plays.
Doherty shot goes well over the bar
Doherty shot goes well over the bar
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:26
Another good save from Ikeme, Stoke bossing this half.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:27
Good block from Doherty
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:27
End to end stuff now.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:28
Good defensive header from Hause high to Ikeme
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:29
Brilliant save from Ikeme, that's 3 now.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:30
Edwards on for Bright who went down injured
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:31
Dangerous Dave being prepared to come on for Bright, who has taken a couple of hard tackles
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:32
Stoke have had 6 shots on target this half, Wolves 0
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:32
Stoke shot, Ikeme off the ground tips over the bar
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:32
Edwards on for Bright.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:34
How didn't Crouch score there ???
Corner to Stoke,Ikeme puts out for another corner, Doherty eventually clears
Stourbridge equalise
Corner to Stoke,Ikeme puts out for another corner, Doherty eventually clears
Stourbridge equalise
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:35
Luck is shining for us this afternoon, and Ikeme is in legendary form. Still got 15 minutes to go though....!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:36
Stoke corner, Iorfa struggling, Lambert has lost the plot by bringing on Dicko to replace him
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:38
Yellow to Stoke for a push on Bods
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:38
Saville to Left Back, Doherty to right back & Dicko at No. 10
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:39
2-0 wolves
Doherty
Doherty
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:40
0-2 Doherty
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:40
The Doc curls one in over the wall!! What an afternoon!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:42
Perhaps Lambert hasn't lost the plot.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:42
Not doing my nerves any good, I quit smoking for new year..........
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:44
Stoke corner,Edwrds blocks, Dicko breaks and shoots straight at the keeper
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:45
Ikeme takes a catch
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:45
4 on 1 in our favour - Dicko should have passed instead of shooting
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Sugar Puff (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:46
Well I'm enjoying the commentary on BBC wm
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:48
Crouch having a game to forget
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:49
How is Williamson doing on his return?
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:50
4 minutes to add on
Dicko shoots wide
Dicko shoots wide
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Sugar Puff (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:51
Dicko can't score for toffee
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:53
Simple take for Ikeme
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ian.PershoreWolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:54
Full Time Stoke 0 Wolves 2
Stunning win but lucky considering the battering Stoke gave us 2nd half.
Stunning win but lucky considering the battering Stoke gave us 2nd half.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:56
And that was our weakened side!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:57
Not sure if it was lucky or not Ian, they certainly had to defend for their lives, but they kept the ball out and managed to keep the likes of Crouch out of it. We're in the FA Cup 4th round for the first time in 6 years. Fans doing the Icelandic clap!!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Sugar Puff (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:57
A good win it'll boost the confidence.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 16:57
Fantastic win!
I think this qualifies as a cup run!
I think this qualifies as a cup run!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: an angry wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 17:13
lol typical wolves .. stick with the same 11 for the league. No Danny Batth and a clean sheet
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: wolverina2 (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 17:18
Hi everyone! Just popped on to say what a good result today! I'm still on the planet (just about) even though I've had to add a 2 to my name to get on here
Happy New Year to you all!
Happy New Year to you all!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: cedric harper (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 18:24
Let's hope Lambert has the nuts to leave out Batth if Williamson can stay fit. Has to be a great confidence booster and a good day out for the long suffering fans.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Trurotommo (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 19:03
Great result, that should (or at least could) help settle the nerves. NOt having seen or heard any of the match what in your enlightened opinions made the difference today.
Cheers
Pete
Cheers
Pete
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Billericay Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 19:14
Happy New Year Wolverina.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: an angry wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 19:35
Quote:Trurotommo
Great result, that should (or at least could) help settle the nerves. NOt having seen or heard any of the match what in your enlightened opinions made the difference today.
Cheers
Pete
The fact the FA cup isnt taken particularly seriously
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 19:55
I dunno, Stoke put a decent side out, we played well, we took 5,000 and the Stokies were passionate enough to boo their side off.
Let's celebrate a decent win - we can only beat who's in front of us (a prem side!) and many, including me, didn't give us much of a chance today. The league looks dodgey for us and I'm not suggesting this is a guaranteed platform but it's good and if we can get a handy, preferably home, draw,then I'll think we'll find quite a few still have a large desire for FA cup success!
Let's celebrate a decent win - we can only beat who's in front of us (a prem side!) and many, including me, didn't give us much of a chance today. The league looks dodgey for us and I'm not suggesting this is a guaranteed platform but it's good and if we can get a handy, preferably home, draw,then I'll think we'll find quite a few still have a large desire for FA cup success!
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Trurotommo (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 19:59
Angry
By the number of change that we made do you think that we took it seriously today?
Cheers
Pete
By the number of change that we made do you think that we took it seriously today?
Cheers
Pete
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: an angry wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 20:31
Quote:Trurotommo
Angry
By the number of change that we made do you think that we took it seriously today?
Cheers
Pete
No, I think we got lucky making several changes resting players.. not saying we didn't deserve to win as we did but I don't believe a one off win was a managerial master stroke. Stoke had a strong side out on paper but it doesnt mean they were particularly motivated as they played without a heart beat for most of the match. I think if that was a premier league game we would have lost three or four nil.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Trurotommo (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 21:05
Haven't seen the team for many years, I appreciate your response, I now follow more rugby as it is more local and more honest. My team (Cornish Pirates) play in the second tier and I can watch a very good standard of sport. In the late seventies and eighties I rarely missed a game at the Mol but to be honest, I think that Sky have ruined the English game. I had a call from the Sky sales team the other day and the lady couldn't understand my comment that Sky had ruined football for the average Brit, and they have! Our national standards are now shite but the players (mainly foreign) are paid super abundant wages. Normal economics is out of the window, greed has assumed priority and clearly the need to remain in the premiership (apart from Wolves attempts) assumes international importance. Greed is clearly good.
Your own personal interpretation of events is a pleasure to read.
Please carry on bringing enlightenment and humour to those of us a long way from the West Midlands.
Your own personal interpretation of events is a pleasure to read.
Please carry on bringing enlightenment and humour to those of us a long way from the West Midlands.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: an angry wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 22:32
Regarding tv particularly sky, it'd make a pleasant change if they showed a few more non league clubs in the cup instead of the usual suspects of United, Liverpool, city every year. A typical example of this snoozefest was today with United at home to Reading with United 2 up in ten minutes being shown contrary to a game like Ipswich vs Lincoln finishing 2-2 or even Stourbridge but no we have to hear about Rooney breaking Charltons record against Reading. Apparently Uniteds last 16 games have all been on tv in the cup despite the fact they chose not to compete in it at all in 1999 destroying the reputation of the competition irreversibly IMO.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 22:43
They must have heard you Angry - Lincoln first on MOTD tonight, followed by Stourbridge. Stourbridge were so unlucky this afternoon. Nice to hear a good local accent when Stourbridge connections were interviewed.
I went to see them play a couple of seasons ago in the FA cup when they drew at Plymouth - they were terrific - then went on the win the replay!
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I went to see them play a couple of seasons ago in the FA cup when they drew at Plymouth - they were terrific - then went on the win the replay!
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Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Ivybridge Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2017 22:51
And we were on 5th! 2 very good goals and Lambert was positively animated in his interview.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Cheshire wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2017 22:17
Quote:Trurotommo
Great result, that should (or at least could) help settle the nerves. NOt having seen or heard any of the match what in your enlightened opinions made the difference today.
Cheers
Pete
Hi Pete
I missed the beginning of the match due to more problems with Wolves Player, and didn't get on to it until after Costa's goal, but it was a really good match to listen to, with a lot of end to end action. I think the thing that won it for us was probably passion. I think the fact that Lambert made so many changes gave the likes of Williamson and Evans a real boost to be picked for a match against PL opposition as their first match back from injury. Saville seemingly stepped up to the plate as did Hause in defence, and as we all now know Ikeme had the sort of game goallies dream of.
Edwards always plays with passion as he did when he came on, and I jusat wish Dicko could get a goal to settle him back into the side instead of snatching at opportunities.
Personally I was amazed to see Doherty score with a free kick, as I knew he had a good shot in him,, but not from a dead ball.
All in all I think it was a great performance which we should all be pleased with, for the players and for Lambert.
Re: Match Thread V Stoke City (F.A.Cup Third Round, A, 07/01/17)
Posted by: Badge32 (IP Logged)
Date: 09/01/2017 01:14
Seen the highlights, Saville was lucky with the penalty call. I thought we played well and limited them to long range efforts which Ikemi saved well. The free kick was perfect and wrapped up a great result. Onwards and upwards.
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