Stoke (A) 0-5 -- Post-Match Thread

[kyleolly]

40 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Makes our home support seem like 30k ultras.

I used to work with a Stoke season ticket holder and he took me to a game when they were in the prem and the atmosphere was superb. I went to the play off semi final at the Victoria ground and was scared for my life such a shame to see their demise 😂😂

[Dr The Singh]

Good performance, thoroughly deserved result

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

After 10+ pints I’ve just remembered that someone tried to put a banner over a concourse sign i was sat above saying something like “football the Enzo way”. Anyway, it was taken down by stewards - I think because it was drooped over a sponsorship sign. 
 

Good effort. Shame about the over zealous stewards! 

[Daggers]

17 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

After 10+ pints I’ve just remembered that someone tried to put a banner over a concourse sign i was sat above saying something like “football the Enzo way”. Anyway, it was taken down by stewards - I think because it was drooped over a sponsorship sign. 
 

Good effort. Shame about the over zealous stewards! 

This post has been sponsored by Fray Bentos pies, Bet 24/7, and Carpet Supacentre. 

[Andy W]

4 hours ago, Happy Fox said:

We were far too good for the Stokies could have had at least another 2 goals.

 

Stoke is really a dull city, I am surprised they had an Audi Dealer.

Well the pimps need somewhere to purchase their cars

[Gamble92]

I love Daka

 

But I love winding up Zambians on the Instagram page more 

[LCFCCKEANO]

Long shot, anyone know where to catch a full replay of the match? Was away today but really want to see the game back considering it is the biggest win of the season and Nelson got a 45, on the train for 4 hours tomorrow and can’t find it in foxeshub or the Stoke website

[StriderHiryu]

Stoke 0 - 5 Leicester City

 

 

This was a ruthless demolition of Stoke and the type of result that has "Champions" written all over Leicester. That said it must be said this was a naive tactical setup from Stephen Schumacher of Stoke who decided to go man-to-man and press a team that was far superior to his in every single department. Here is my artist's rendition of Stoke trying to take on Leicester at their own game, showcasing the expected result such an approach would have:

 

 

Schumacher plays an attacking style of football, which has a lot to like about it. In the offensive phase, they committed a lot of men forwards, often having a numerical superiority in the attacking phase. Here's a still shot of one of their better chances, where we see that they have 7 players in shot and a 4 on 4 situation when getting into our box.

 

 

However, this comes at a cost, and that cost is that to work around the lack of pace and athleticism in the Stoke line-up, they have two blocks that are often too far away from one another. Here we see their centre back trying to play a pass forwards. The distance required is way too great and means the pass is susceptible to being intercepted. In this move, Mavididi gets to the ball first, and the move ends with Kase McAteer netting for Leicester.

 

 

 

The problem with Stoke's setup is that they lack a good way to play back-to-front other than smashing the ball downfield, which they attempted over 30 times. In this shot we see that they have only one central midfielder to find, and it was too easy for us to block the passing lanes to this player. Compare this to our setup that has both Harry Winks and Ricardo in the double pivot in the offensive phase, meaning we are able to play smoothly from back to front with both control and threat.

 

 

^ Here's our fourth goal, which actually starts with a Stoke attack. Their press actually works here as they rob the ball from Faes, but we are able to quickly recover the ball, then play out and find Winks, who is in acres of space. He has the freedom of the Potteries, meaning he can turn, drive and pick out a fantastic pass to James Justin. Here we see serious work from Ricardo who drops from the double pivot into defence to help win the ball back, before finding his midfield partner in crime Winks to do serious damage. That was the biggest difference in this game. Leicester were able to connect attacks from back-to-front, whereas there was way too much space in behind the attacking block from Stoke, which Leicester were only too happy to exploit. Interestingly, Man United under Ten Hag have a similar sort of problem.

 

Though Stoke's setup made it easy for us, this was a complete performance from Leicester. From minute one to minute 95, it only ever looked like a battering being handed out. Probably for the first time this season, we maintained our rhythm and momentum throughout the entire match. Subs didn't break our flow and neither did putting players in positions they weren't so familiar with like McAteer as an 8 or Justin as a wide winger. Usually Leicester also score most of our goals from our attacking 8's or our wingers, but today neither Mavididi or KDH scored, despite scoring 5. Today we were able to find our strikers through clever attacking play, and they made the difference.

 

We were likely to hand out a tonking to someone this season, and if teams dare setup in as naive a manner as this against us, it won't be the last time!

Edited 4 February by StriderHiryu

[ozleicester]

2 hours ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said:

After 10+ pints I’ve just remembered that someone tried to put a banner over a concourse sign i was sat above saying something like “football the Enzo way”. Anyway, it was taken down by stewards - I think because it was drooped over a sponsorship sign. 
 

Good effort. Shame about the over zealous stewards! 

both banners got a moments show and mention on the foxes hub coverage.

Not bored at all in that game, clearly the quality of the opponent and the way they choose to play has an impact... but that was football played to entertain as well as win.

Edited 4 February by ozleicester

[KingsX]

3 hours ago, ithuriel said:

Found this on my feed on Youtube...

 

there you have it, folks ... the high point of Million Manhoef's Stoke City career ...

 

 

just before he's seen his new teammates kick a ball.

[Dan LCFC]

What a brilliant win and what a time for it too. Enzo will know he has a fair backing from the fans after that. It was kind of the perfect fixture we could've had.

[1972 Fox]

6 hours ago, enmac said:

Isnt Williams a Port Vale fan?

Yes he is, maybe he meant to say Phil Taylor 🎯.

 

 

Edited 4 February by 1972 Fox

[mozartfox]

Rudkin ‘in’ after this.  Chose not to disrupt the squad by bringing in reinforcements. 

[5waller5]

6 hours ago, kyleolly said:

I used to work with a Stoke season ticket holder and he took me to a game when they were in the prem and the atmosphere was superb. I went to the play off semi final at the Victoria ground and was scared for my life such a shame to see their demise 😂😂

 

 

A group of lads I used to attend games with relented to spousal pressure and took our WAGs to the Victoria ground.

 

90 minutes of being spat on by the tier above, and their relentless intimidatory atmosphere and we’d successfully ensured that we had lads only away games forever more! 

[jimsmallman]

Me and a couple of mates got battered at that playoff semi final way back. I think I was 17 or 18 at the time. So I absolutely hate Stoke with a burning passion.

 

Just caught up on the extended highlights of the match, as well as reading the match thread from beginning to end as I would on a usual matchday as I was on a delayed flight to Nashville that took up the whole ruddy game. Was very nice to put my phone on and see the 5-0 scoreline. I know we were all miffed at not getting Sensi but let's be honest, we're still terrifyingly good even if the negative within all of us keeps expecting us to fall away.

 

We won't. We might not break the record but we'll be champions by the time April rolls around. Ipswich will fall away now, Southampton are absolutely not as good as people think they are and dirty Leeds are going to lose in a heartbreaking playoff final. Heartbreaking for them, obvs. Brilliant for everyone else who can't stand them.

[foxinsocks]

Was it me or did we seem more prepared to test the keeper?

While it was only stoke city I wonder if enzo wanted to be more speculative?

[Sol thewall Bamba]

9 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

Makes our home support seem like 30k ultras.

I can't think of any other fanbase in England that's dropped off as much as Stoke. A genuine bear pit in their prem heyday but absolutely pathetic now.

[foxinsocks]

7 hours ago, StriderHiryu said:

Stoke 0 - 5 Leicester City

 

 

This was a ruthless demolition of Stoke and the type of result that has "Champions" written all over Leicester. That said it must be said this was a naive tactical setup from Stephen Schumacher of Stoke who decided to go man-to-man and press a team that was far superior to his in every single department. Here is my artist's rendition of Stoke trying to take on Leicester at their own game, showcasing the expected result such an approach would have:

 

 

Schumacher plays an attacking style of football, which has a lot to like about it. In the offensive phase, they committed a lot of men forwards, often having a numerical superiority in the attacking phase. Here's a still shot of one of their better chances, where we see that they have 7 players in shot and a 4 on 4 situation when getting into our box.

 

 

However, this comes at a cost, and that cost is that to work around the lack of pace and athleticism in the Stoke line-up, they have two blocks that are often too far away from one another. Here we see their centre back trying to play a pass forwards. The distance required is way too great and means the pass is susceptible to being intercepted. In this move, Mavididi gets to the ball first, and the move ends with Kase McAteer netting for Leicester.

 

 

 

The problem with Stoke's setup is that they lack a good way to play back-to-front other than smashing the ball downfield, which they attempted over 30 times. In this shot we see that they have only one central midfielder to find, and it was too easy for us to block the passing lanes to this player. Compare this to our setup that has both Harry Winks and Ricardo in the double pivot in the offensive phase, meaning we are able to play smoothly from back to front with both control and threat.

 

 

^ Here's our fourth goal, which actually starts with a Stoke attack. Their press actually works here as they rob the ball from Faes, but we are able to quickly recover the ball, then play out and find Winks, who is in acres of space. He has the freedom of the Potteries, meaning he can turn, drive and pick out a fantastic pass to James Justin. Here we see serious work from Ricardo who drops from the double pivot into defence to help win the ball back, before finding his midfield partner in crime Winks to do serious damage. That was the biggest difference in this game. Leicester were able to connect attacks from back-to-front, whereas there was way too much space in behind the attacking block from Stoke, which Leicester were only too happy to exploit. Interestingly, Man United under Ten Hag have a similar sort of problem.

 

Though Stoke's setup made it easy for us, this was a complete performance from Leicester. From minute one to minute 95, it only ever looked like a battering being handed out. Probably for the first time this season, we maintained our rhythm and momentum throughout the entire match. Subs didn't break our flow and neither did putting players in positions they weren't so familiar with like McAteer as an 8 or Justin as a wide winger. Usually Leicester also score most of our goals from our attacking 8's or our wingers, but today neither Mavididi or KDH scored, despite scoring 5. Today we were able to find our strikers through clever attacking play, and they made the difference.

 

We were likely to hand out a tonking to someone this season, and if teams dare setup in as naive a manner as this against us, it won't be the last time!

Imo today the team seem more prepared to push beyond the back four... risking possession but creating scoring chances

[phoneticerror]

Absolutely brilliant day out. Woken up with a right spring in my step today.

[Pliskin]

We’ve got three in form strikers…..

[foxfanazer]

7 hours ago, Gamble92 said:

I love Daka

 

But I love winding up Zambians on the Instagram page more 

They give the Algerians a run for their money that's for sure

[foxfanazer]

We bring a striker on who has won more than most clubs in the league

[Holly B]

Just remembered what I wanted to moan about …

Thought Doyle was poor in lots of aspects of his game or was he ok and everyone else was superb ?

[oxtonfox]

15 hours ago, whoareyaaa said:

When did we sign this Nelson fella 

As an 8 year old. 😊. Seriously England class. 

[oxtonfox]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

I can't think of any other fanbase in England that's dropped off as much as Stoke. A genuine bear pit in their prem heyday but absolutely pathetic now.

Thank the Lord we could never do that! 😕