Stoke Match Thread 22/11/25 Home.

[Cropwellfox]

Just now, HankMarvin said:

The attack doesn’t exactly feel me with joy 

And that midfield 🤦‍♂️

[NJFox]

 

[davieG]

Can we skip this one please?

[HankMarvin]

Just now, davieG said:

Can we skip this one please?

[honeybradger]

Imagine reaching a point where we're disappointed that Reid isnt starting...

[moore_94]

3 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said:

TBH the big issue is we only have Bobby Reid who can play the 10 role, so when he's knackered from int. duty, what he'll do is go 4-3-3. Only option is to play Page... is he really ready?

Monga as well

 

Or just change the system which clearly doesn’t work anyway

[HankMarvin]

1 minute ago, honeybradger said:

Imagine reaching a point where we're disappointed that Reid isnt starting...

Or being ok with the fact that striker that has 1 in his last 50 odd appearances is now considered the best striking option 

[Pliskin]

How the **** does Luke Thomas start week in week out? The lads the ****ing garbage. 

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Feel confident now I've seen the team news 

 

 

 

 

 

[FoxinNotts]

1 minute ago, moore_94 said:

Monga as well

 

Or just change the system which clearly doesn’t work anyway

Don't think Monga has it in him to be good in a 10 personally

 

With no number 10s, change the formation to what?

[adejo92]

Glad i didnt bother.

 

Even if we win it will be a tough watch.

[waddadamadda]

I’m being a fair weather supporter today and have sent the teen with her dad.  Happy to be proved wrong but now I’ve seen the line-up I feel it’s a wise choice 

[coolhandfox]

15 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

Best player out of position again to accommodate Skipp

 

Great

 

Nice to see Aluko on the bench, hopefully he comes on

I agree but I'm sure someone said our win % is better when Skipp plays? 

[Ric Flair]

2 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said:

Don't think Monga has it in him to be good in a 10 personally

 

With no number 10s, change the formation to what?

3-4-3

 

Or Mavididi through the middle

[Mickyblueeyes]

James can’t play 10.

[BKLFox]

if Reid started I’d imagine both he and Marti would be getting slated within 15-20 mins.

Page & Ramsey are both injured therefore we have no 10 unless you want to put Ayew there..no ..so JJ has to fill that hole which means Soumare or Skipp have to fill the hole left by JJ, yes you could put Hamza in there but that would just create a whole load of other negative comments.

 

Our squad is our squad and that’s probably the best he could put out, I too would of liked to see Aluko start in instead of LT but then he’s on the bench to cover injuries at both CB & FB positions, we are limited in what we can do🤷‍♂️ 

[Richmondfox]

JJ out of position for a defensive mid who seems to miss the ball when he goes to tackle. It’s such a waste passing to him in a slow JV build up as he’ll always send it back. 
 

Hopefully Ricardo stops playing like  Thomas, passing sideways constantly and remembers he can cross the half way line and run beyond the winger. 
 

Mav has two weeks of step overs built up that he has to release.

[Mike Oxlong]

For all the complaints about the starting line up just look at the bench 

 

We are bereft of quality throughout the squad 

 

We need a root and branch clear out and start again 

[Cropwellfox]

1 minute ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

James can’t play 10.

Skipp, Faes and Daka can’t play football at all. 

[Fazzer 7]

Skipp and Winks

[Pliskin]

Just his complete inability, or reluctance, to change the system…… just try a different ****ing shape….. absolutely bollocks….. 

[Pliskin]

5 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said:

Don't think Monga has it in him to be good in a 10 personally

 

With no number 10s, change the formation to what?

Monga says that 10 is his best position. 

[Tuna]

1 minute ago, Mike Oxlong said:

For all the complaints about the starting line up just look at the bench 

 

We are bereft of quality throughout the squad 

 

We need a root and branch clear out and start again 

This, and its a shame the club didn't or was unable to do this during the summer. We needed to do what wilder did with Sheff Utd did last year.

[oxtonfox]

I’ll tell you now and I’ll tell you Marti

I don’t never want to go see your Citeh

The lineup you pick does concern me

Why would I want to make that journey 

 

Edited 22 November 2025 by oxtonfox

[Tuna]

1 minute ago, Pliskin said:

Just his complete inability, or reluctance, to change the system…… just try a different ****ing shape….. absolutely bollocks….. 

It will be his undoing, no flexibility and we'd to one system and style of play.

 

Southampton flying after sacking still.