Results for tag: Stoke
Posted by:
LeeDixon
on Dec 23, 2011 at 11:12:14 PM
Is Stoke's reputation as a formidable home team warranted? They've won four at the Britannia Stadium, drawn two and lost two in the Premier League this season so perhaps it's not the fortress that some make out. Mind you, I was correct to predict that Tottenham's winning run would end there a fortnight ago and it remains true that few teams relish a trip to the Potteries.
That certainly applies to Aston Villa, a team who, despite giving an improved performance against Arsenal, have little to cheer this Christmas. Stoke fans make the most noise and the Britannia's fearsome reputation will give the home side a psychological advantage. That can count for a lot, especially when things are going against you, as they are for Alex McLeish's men. Villa sit 12th in the table, at that crucial ...
Posted by:
LeeDixon
on Oct 31, 2011 at 10:48:14 AM
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Every time I preview a Newcastle match I go on about what a fantastic start to the season they've made. And then I have to come back the following week and say it again because they've gone another week unbeaten in the league!
The Magpies' home form has been extremely good and in that man Demba Ba they've found a super striker capable of converting chances created by the likes of Jonas Gutierrez, Johan Cabaye and set-piece specialist Ryan Taylor.
The thing is, Stoke away remain a different proposition to anything else they'll face this season. It's no secret what the gameplan is in front of that rowdy crowd. Meaty challenges, long throw-ins, plenty of crosses and no end of commitment. I almost think Newcastle would have preferred to play one of the sides at the...