Premier League Review
A run of 1 defeats in the next 11 games was a real sign of progress from a young Stoke team.
This led to a highest position of 6th place and an outside possibility of qualification for the Champions League.
A shocking late season run meant that was the highest position achieved and led to an eventual 9th place finish which was respectable rather than exceptional.
A serious injury to Detinho in February ended his season and was a real shame as he had just started the form that led to a £13m January move.
Highlights
In terms of results:
5/2/2011 1-1 away draw against Spurs
23/2/2011 1-1 draw home to Man United with a reserve team (more to follow)
7/3/2011 3-0 away win v Villa
Plus end of season recovery against Man City & Birmingham.
Promised the board a respectable mid-table finish at the start of the season amended to a top half finish in January so both targets achieved
Finances remained in the black despite the aggressive spending on squad & facility improvement
Improvement in staff quality & youth recruitment.
Gudjohnsens goal of the season
Stadium Expansion for 2011
March Young Player of the Month Awards (clean sweep)
New £40k per week manager contract
Concerns
15/1/2011 6-0 away defeat against the Champions - absolutely battered.
19/3/2011 start of a 7 game winless run and an initial 6 game scoreless streak. Injuries, fatigue & other more positive distractions were not an excuse for this relegation form and will not be tolerated next season.
Bigger clubs sniffing around my wonderkids
Dodo's shocking attitude
A run of 1 defeats in the next 11 games was a real sign of progress from a young Stoke team.
This led to a highest position of 6th place and an outside possibility of qualification for the Champions League.
A shocking late season run meant that was the highest position achieved and led to an eventual 9th place finish which was respectable rather than exceptional.
A serious injury to Detinho in February ended his season and was a real shame as he had just started the form that led to a £13m January move.
Highlights
In terms of results:
5/2/2011 1-1 away draw against Spurs
23/2/2011 1-1 draw home to Man United with a reserve team (more to follow)
7/3/2011 3-0 away win v Villa
Plus end of season recovery against Man City & Birmingham.
Promised the board a respectable mid-table finish at the start of the season amended to a top half finish in January so both targets achieved
Finances remained in the black despite the aggressive spending on squad & facility improvement
Improvement in staff quality & youth recruitment.
Gudjohnsens goal of the season
Stadium Expansion for 2011
March Young Player of the Month Awards (clean sweep)
New £40k per week manager contract
Concerns
15/1/2011 6-0 away defeat against the Champions - absolutely battered.
19/3/2011 start of a 7 game winless run and an initial 6 game scoreless streak. Injuries, fatigue & other more positive distractions were not an excuse for this relegation form and will not be tolerated next season.
Bigger clubs sniffing around my wonderkids
Dodo's shocking attitude