***Official Stoke vs City match thread***

[Biamp]

What's the score with vinny and lescott? I was expecting atleast one back for Chelsea and both for today. Either on the bench?.

Lescott tweeted earlier hes in london, that pisses me off should be either resting up or getting round the clock treatment!!!!

I am not really that worried. As long as we have Vinnie back against Sunderland.

[Mark Garrett]

Vinny tweeted y'day afternoon that he wasn't going to fit for today. Has said he will almost certainly be alright for Sunderland next week.

Missing Aguero is a huge concern for me, no way Tevez could have started - his fitness will clearly be an issue from the start - a half hour cameo is about the limit at the minute. Did not think Silva should be playing.

[Beefymcfc]

As Ant predicted and no surprise either,Mancini is putting a lot of faith in Mario so lets hope he repays him today.I spoke with Nigel Gleghorn last night and his words were" Mancini is putting all his eggs in one basket " i.e.Mario Balotelli

Stoke will have plans for Mario so I hope the long chat Mancini had with him pre training yesterday works.

PS Aguero doesnt have a foot injury ,just a foot problem!

So you don't think its a serious one?

I know it isn't.

Relief. Wish I'd took him out of my DT though :(

[Biamp]

Stoke: Begovic, Wilkinson, Shawcross, Huth, Wilson, Jerome, Whelan, Whitehead, Etherington, Walters, Crouch. Subs: Sorensen, Jones, Pennant, Upson, Delap, Shotton, Palacios.

[Biamp]

Referee Howard Web, any comments?

[craigmcfc]

It's Clichy Keegan , not fucking Cliché

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Vinny tweeted y'day afternoon that he wasn't going to fit for today. Has said he will almost certainly be alright for Sunderland next week.

Missing Aguero is a huge concern for me, no way Tevez could have started - his fitness will clearly be an issue from the start - a half hour cameo is about the limit at the minute. Did not think Silva should be playing.

I would not have worried if Tevez had started.And don't bet any money on Vinnie for Sunderland.

[Wonderwall]

Balotelli starts. Stick that starting line up in your ring piece you useless twat. Looking forward to him digging himself out of that fuclin stupid comment. Twat.

[Wonderwall]

Balotelli starts. Stick that starting line up in your ring piece you useless twat. Looking forward to him digging himself out of that fuclin stupid comment. Twat.

Oops that was for hansen

[carl_feedthegoat]

Balotelli starts. Stick that starting line up in your ring piece you useless twat. Looking forward to him digging himself out of that fuclin stupid comment. Twat.

who said what mate ? hansen ?

[craigmcfc]

Balotelli starts. Stick that starting line up in your ring piece you useless twat. Looking forward to him digging himself out of that fuclin stupid comment. Twat.

Oops that was for hansen

Haha we gatherered Bob

[hyper]

who said what mate ? hansen ?

Hansen on motd in the week said he'd be surprised if Balo started, or even played again this season.

[craigmcfc]

I am slightly concerned about Marios' temperament today, particularly as Stoke will try and kick lumps out of him. Time to shine Mario.

[hyper]

Just switched on the tv and Mancini said he had a big helmet. What the fuck was the question?

[Biamp]

Balotelli starts. Stick that starting line up in your ring piece you useless twat. Looking forward to him digging himself out of that fuclin stupid comment. Twat.

Oops that was for hansen

hahahaha, well said.

[craigmcfc]

Just switched on the tv and Mancini said he had a big helmet. What the fuck was the question?

They've just gone back to the other big helmet in the studio

[Ted Hughes]

It's Clichy Keegan , not fucking Cliché

Keegan is always one for a Cliché.

Ok you two fucking prima Donnas, you've got your chance today. No sulking if the pass isn't right, no red cards, no lazy arseness or ducking out of challenges, the greatest club in the world has put it's faith in you. Earn your wages & make us proud.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

Just switched on the tv and Mancini said he had a big helmet. What the fuck was the question?

Are you ready for the mind games!

Interesting he wouldnt say what the injury is!

[craigmcfc]

It's Clichy Keegan , not fucking Cliché

Keegan is always one for a Cliché.

Ok you two fucking prima Donnas, you've got your chance today. No sulking if the pass isn't right, no red cards, no lazy arseness or ducking out of challenges, the greatest club in the world has put it's faith in you. Earn your wages & make us proud.

Amen brother, amen

[bigblue]

Just switched on the tv and Mancini said he had a big helmet. What the fuck was the question?

Does it concern you that Slur Alex is throwing his toys out the pram?