[COC] Stoke (A): Post Match

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I'm going to be in Australia for the second leg so will be looking for somewhere in Melbourne to watch it (if I'm allowed)

[Bender]

Great result and performance

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Gandalf

[PTP]

Much better performance....crazy how we can go from so bad to so good. Lucas and can where outstanding

[The_weatherman]

Much better performance....crazy how we can go from so bad to so good. Lucas and can where outstanding

You think the absence of Benteke plays a part?

[Shaggy]

[danperkins]

Legend

[baitman]

it was good to see benteke get off the bench for a little stroll. wtf was that

good to see some pressing, and mostly a team/group pressing giving stoke nowhere to go but back.

[Shaggy]

I ****ing love Lucas. I know he's had a few poor games, and he'll have a few more, but I ****ing love him. Brilliant tonight. He should be the club captain IMO.

[danperkins]

I wonder under Rodgers was training a stroll or something. We seem to be dropping like flies with Klopps double sessions & the busy christmas period. 5 Hamstring injuries seems a bit more than a coincidence.

Doesn't Bilic want to move training ground because of their injuries? Not saying that's the issue but it's certainly interesting.

[Fosterbloke]

I thought Firmino played well. His shooting is horrible at times, but his movement is excellent and he looks deceptively powerful. I think his shooting will improve soon, he seems to be adapting to the pace and physicality of the league now.

Suarez wasn't that great with his shooting when he first joined, took him a while to adjust but when he did... oh boy!

[Fredo]

Klopp needs a full pre season.

[Fosterbloke]

I'm going to be in Australia for the second leg so will be looking for somewhere in Melbourne to watch it (if I'm allowed)

Will you be in the CBD? Head to the Imperial - http://www.bourkestreetimperial.com/live-sport/

[Shaggy]

And Allen totally meant that assist.

[Fosterbloke]

I thought our passing was **** and we didn't give offer any outlets. We seemed to panic and hoof more often then I'd like.

Some lovely footwork in the pelanty box though!

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Special mention for Allen whom I thought was also excellent, added calm to midfield and almost always spotted a pass. I didn't see him get out muscled either which is interesting. He really suits those bigger pitches.