Today’s matches

[pete1967b]

we don't do well against teams that park the bus and play for a draw or one or two counter attacks. we do best against teams that play to win and that's not stoke. Bad, bad feeling on this game. Stokes in a relegation battle. They will gladly take a point. They may not cross midfield more than 5 times all game.

Not having a real striker is where we get hurt when we run into teams like Luton, Stoke or Cardiff. Every striker gets 2-3 chances a game. In this game it might be 3 and if you miss them you won't get any more. Our lack of prowess on set pieces also really, really hurts in these games.

Not just up to the striker is it though, after results this week Stoke need much more than a point..

[spaldy]

Think Stoke will be more than happy with a point. we are leading the league and in good form. Other than Luton we've done well.

all the indications of a trap game for us.

won't be surprised if we have 75-80% possession and 10 shots on goal.

[Billyni]

Think Stoke will be more than happy with a point. we are leading the league and in good form. Other than Luton we've done well.

all the indications of a trap game for us.

won't be surprised if we have 75-80% possession and 10 shots on goal.

And get beat 1-0

[Ozwhites]

We must score first! Just so Stoke have to come out of their shell with some endeavour.