Opposition View: Stoke City (vs West Ham)

Name: Adam Poole

First of all, how do you feel Stoke’s season is going so far? And what about West Ham’s start?

I find that we are very inconsistent, whereas I believe West Ham are doing very well and table doesn’t lie!

Do you believe Stoke will finish in the top half of the table? Also, do you reckon West Ham will finish above/below Stoke?

I can openly admit that we will finish bottom half. In my opinion, West Ham will finish higher unfortunately.

What’s the difference between West Ham and Stoke in terms of fans in your own opinion?

Stoke have more than one song but get linked to ‘Delilah’ on a regular basis! West Ham obviously have more fans due to location.

Is it unfair that Stoke get labelled with the reputation of a rugby team due to your style of play & disciplinary record?

We haven’t played ‘rugby’ style under Mark Hughes, so that’s an old one! Haven’t heard that in a while in fact. And isn’t that what West Ham get labeled with nowadays?…

Would you say Stoke are better club than West Ham, or anywhere near West Ham as a matter of fact?

No, we are a small club. No way a small city like ours can compete in terms of fans with West Ham, a team in London.

What’s your prediction for tomorrow’s match at the Britannia Stadium?

2-1 Stoke. Adam & Moses for the Potters; Valencia for your lot.