PL 2017-2018 Thread
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What a horrible run-in for The Hammers- hope we're well up the table by then!
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Happy with Man Utd's fixtures, doesn't look like we will have a difficult run of league fixtures all season. Have to wait and see though, games will get changed at the end of season.....
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Arsenal could play Accrington Stanly under 12s four times a n February and still get 2 points. Unless something drastic happens in the transfer market we're screwed. And by drastic I don't mean one of our most promising young talents that we chose to release last year signing for Bayern, I mean come on, why wasn't he tied down and I need a new contract so I'll put a shift in Walcott ****ed off??!!!
It's like Watford and Swansea. Where are these clubs expecting to be exactly?!
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If you are not one of Man Utd, Man City, Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool or Chelsea (maybe Everton) then anything 12 or above must be considered a decent season and realistically anything that isn't relegation is happy days. And 10-17 is probably a difference of what, 10 points? I get they got about 15 less points but come on, there's only so long you can sell your best players for.
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The Southampton situation is a funny one, as they rarely make a bad managerial mistake. This one is hard to fathom.
I think it was more the style of football he was playing and how he was getting on with the players and backroom staff. I always got the impression he just didn't quite click at Saints.
They are a bloody well run club so I would trust the board to get it right.
Gee Utd get an easy set of fixtures, that doesn't happen very often. :roll:
They are a bloody well run club so I would trust the board to get it right.
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Gee Utd get an easy set of fixtures, that doesn't happen very often. :roll:
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weasel said:
:lol: Liverpool have had a tough set of league fixtures for 28 seasons in a row now. :lol: :wink:
Ignoring that last comment :lol:
WTF are Everton thinking, signing that fat has been?
I actually thought they had had a superb transfer window. They had made some (for them) great signings. Young, hungry players who would strengthen their squad and help them push for a top 4 ish spot.
Then they sign Wazza.
150k a week for a fat has been who slowed down every single Utd attack and who looked at least 10 years older than his passport says he is. Genius!
At least we don't need to worry about "worst signing of the summer" Everton have just wrapped it up.
WTF are Everton thinking, signing that fat has been?
I actually thought they had had a superb transfer window. They had made some (for them) great signings. Young, hungry players who would strengthen their squad and help them push for a top 4 ish spot.
Then they sign Wazza.
150k a week for a fat has been who slowed down every single Utd attack and who looked at least 10 years older than his passport says he is. Genius!
At least we don't need to worry about "worst signing of the summer" Everton have just wrapped it up.
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150k a week! It didn't no that, ridiculous wage. He will be injured most the time anyway.
I heard at first Man Utd were going to continue paying some of his wages? What's all that about? He's still going on about playing for England as well, he said officially he's still the captain. :lol:
Don't no how he sleeps at night.
I heard at first Man Utd were going to continue paying some of his wages? What's all that about? He's still going on about playing for England as well, he said officially he's still the captain. :lol:
Don't no how he sleeps at night.
Yeah, I heard Utd were going to be paying some of his wages as well. Not had that confirmed though so taking it with a pinch of salt.
I see Wazza got himself in a selfie with 2 staff at a mcdonald's drive-through. Of Course he was only getting something for the kids and not himself, honest :roll:
I see Wazza got himself in a selfie with 2 staff at a mcdonald's drive-through. Of Course he was only getting something for the kids and not himself, honest :roll:
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The predictions thread put me in the mood for some pre season musings.
Chelsea - No idea WTF is going on at Stamford Bridge. Last summer their transfer activity was absolutely superb. Kante in for a decent price dead early. This summer they sell Matic for I don't know what reason, he's not amazing but a very solid and dependable player, they don't replace him. It looks like they don't want Costa which is strange as he is the focal point of their team. He's a hateful human being on a football pitch, but he is the only player they have who can do what he does. Morata is a strange one. Not a bad player but nowhere near worth what they paid and nothing like Costa in style. It cold be a tricky season for them, they did get lucky with injuries last year. Still with JT away at least the team can relax and know their wives and gf's are safe.
Spuds - Novel idea, not buying a single player/Not sure it's a good one but sure. I don't know if it's Daneil Levy refusing to pay stupid money or if it's a case of they can't get whoever it is they want, but their squad does need another back up striker. If Kane snaps his leg/cruciate they are ****ed. Son did ok last year but I wouldn't want to rely on him for months on end. Jansen is just out of his depth. Saying that, if they can keep that side together and spend a bit of the Walker money on a bit of strengthening I still think they will comfortably make CL. Although I can't help feel that they are passing up a great chance at a genuine PL title push by refusing to spend. Memories of Villa not pushing under Martin O'Neill from 10 ish years ago spring to mind.
City - That midfield/forward line is ****ing scary. Sane, Jesus, Aguero, KDB, Silva, Sterling, etc etc. They should be brilliant to watch next year. Although the back line is still ropey. They have cut out some of the dead wood, apart from Nasri who no one wants, but the back 4/5 still look soft and as for holding midfield options of an ageing Yaya, Fernando/fernandinho (whichever one wasn't sold) and the injury prone Grundogan, I can see the likes of Pool and Spuds licking their lips at the thoughts of playing against them. Those games in particular could be brilliant entertainment. Cue four 0-0 draws.
Pool - It all depends what happens with Coutinho. If he goes they will do incredibly well to make CL. If he stays I think they could push the top two a bit more this year. Him behind Firminio, Mane and Salah (no African Cup of Nations this year, TF) with Sturridge (stop laughing) and Solanke on the bench could be superb to watch. The back four still scares me. Moreno is still there :roll: and Mingers will revert to type at some point. Quite why Jurgen hasn't signed a Keeper, a CB and a LB I don't know/ Those are the three positions Liverpool needed to strengthen and ehh none have been strengthened.
Utd - Potential title favourites? Really!? I don't see it. I actually think they are weaker this year than last. Zlatan massively exceeded my expectations and carried that team for large chunks of the season. He ain't there now. Lukaku is not in the same class. Lukaku also has a reputation for going missing against the big sides. I'm trying not to read too much into the humping Real gave them last night. Real are the best side in Europe and thus probably the world, but that score line flattered Utd massively. Real never really got out of 3rd gear and Utd spent 45 mins with 10 men on the edge of their own box. Despite spending I don't know how many hundred million Jose's plan B is STILL throw on Fellaini and hoof long balls at his head. That's straight out of the Fat Sam tactical book, which itself is from early 90's football, and we all remember how good that was to watch and how successful it was when English sides got back into Europe. Talk of Bale arriving is nonsense. WHY would he leave RM? Matic is a decent signing, although like all signings this summer he cost too much. Saying that, did Utd really need another CM? If so WTF was wrong with Schweinsteigger and Sneiderlin? One's a ****ing WC winner for Christ sake. It just strikes me as Jose forcing two solid players out only to replace them with a 40 million pound player of his own. Money that didn't need spent, fixing an area of the squad that didn't need fixed. Jose being Jose.
Everton - some good signings and generals quad strengthening, plus they have brought the average age of the team down. I still can't see them making the top 6 but I do think they will be a bit closer this year. Assuming they can cope without Lukaku. Hell they may even win a Merseyside Derby this year, for the first time in **** knows how long.
Chelsea - No idea WTF is going on at Stamford Bridge. Last summer their transfer activity was absolutely superb. Kante in for a decent price dead early. This summer they sell Matic for I don't know what reason, he's not amazing but a very solid and dependable player, they don't replace him. It looks like they don't want Costa which is strange as he is the focal point of their team. He's a hateful human being on a football pitch, but he is the only player they have who can do what he does. Morata is a strange one. Not a bad player but nowhere near worth what they paid and nothing like Costa in style. It cold be a tricky season for them, they did get lucky with injuries last year. Still with JT away at least the team can relax and know their wives and gf's are safe.
Spuds - Novel idea, not buying a single player/Not sure it's a good one but sure. I don't know if it's Daneil Levy refusing to pay stupid money or if it's a case of they can't get whoever it is they want, but their squad does need another back up striker. If Kane snaps his leg/cruciate they are ****ed. Son did ok last year but I wouldn't want to rely on him for months on end. Jansen is just out of his depth. Saying that, if they can keep that side together and spend a bit of the Walker money on a bit of strengthening I still think they will comfortably make CL. Although I can't help feel that they are passing up a great chance at a genuine PL title push by refusing to spend. Memories of Villa not pushing under Martin O'Neill from 10 ish years ago spring to mind.
City - That midfield/forward line is ****ing scary. Sane, Jesus, Aguero, KDB, Silva, Sterling, etc etc. They should be brilliant to watch next year. Although the back line is still ropey. They have cut out some of the dead wood, apart from Nasri who no one wants, but the back 4/5 still look soft and as for holding midfield options of an ageing Yaya, Fernando/fernandinho (whichever one wasn't sold) and the injury prone Grundogan, I can see the likes of Pool and Spuds licking their lips at the thoughts of playing against them. Those games in particular could be brilliant entertainment. Cue four 0-0 draws.
Pool - It all depends what happens with Coutinho. If he goes they will do incredibly well to make CL. If he stays I think they could push the top two a bit more this year. Him behind Firminio, Mane and Salah (no African Cup of Nations this year, TF) with Sturridge (stop laughing) and Solanke on the bench could be superb to watch. The back four still scares me. Moreno is still there :roll: and Mingers will revert to type at some point. Quite why Jurgen hasn't signed a Keeper, a CB and a LB I don't know/ Those are the three positions Liverpool needed to strengthen and ehh none have been strengthened.
Utd - Potential title favourites? Really!? I don't see it. I actually think they are weaker this year than last. Zlatan massively exceeded my expectations and carried that team for large chunks of the season. He ain't there now. Lukaku is not in the same class. Lukaku also has a reputation for going missing against the big sides. I'm trying not to read too much into the humping Real gave them last night. Real are the best side in Europe and thus probably the world, but that score line flattered Utd massively. Real never really got out of 3rd gear and Utd spent 45 mins with 10 men on the edge of their own box. Despite spending I don't know how many hundred million Jose's plan B is STILL throw on Fellaini and hoof long balls at his head. That's straight out of the Fat Sam tactical book, which itself is from early 90's football, and we all remember how good that was to watch and how successful it was when English sides got back into Europe. Talk of Bale arriving is nonsense. WHY would he leave RM? Matic is a decent signing, although like all signings this summer he cost too much. Saying that, did Utd really need another CM? If so WTF was wrong with Schweinsteigger and Sneiderlin? One's a ****ing WC winner for Christ sake. It just strikes me as Jose forcing two solid players out only to replace them with a 40 million pound player of his own. Money that didn't need spent, fixing an area of the squad that didn't need fixed. Jose being Jose.
Everton - some good signings and generals quad strengthening, plus they have brought the average age of the team down. I still can't see them making the top 6 but I do think they will be a bit closer this year. Assuming they can cope without Lukaku. Hell they may even win a Merseyside Derby this year, for the first time in **** knows how long.
