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Premiership 2013/14

By mjeezy - 14-08-2013 12:44

[ENG]

Here we go, men. The start of the Premier League season is days away. I will be at Anfield for the early kick off; beer first half, bovril second half. Always. Probably play out a draw against Mark Hughes' free flowing Stoke outfit. What are you fine gents saying about the ensung season then? Chelsea will win it says I. United, Citeh, Arsenal completing the top four. Spurs will lose Bale to Madrid shortly but still beat Liverpool to 5th in another forgetful season for us. Cardiff, Hull and Palace straight back down I reckon. Though I would more so enjoy it if Villa, West Ham or Stoke were to in fact fall. Hurrah. Football.Here we go, men. The start of the Premier League season is days away.

I will be at Anfield for the early kick off; beer first half, bovril second half. Always. Probably play out a draw against Mark Hughes' free flowing Stoke outfit.

What are you fine gents saying about the ensung season then? Chelsea will win it says I. United, Citeh, Arsenal completing the top four. Spurs will lose Bale to Madrid shortly but still beat Liverpool to 5th in another forgetful season for us.

Cardiff, Hull and Palace straight back down I reckon. Though I would more so enjoy it if Villa, West Ham or Stoke were to in fact fall.

Hurrah. Football.

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Re: Premiership 2013/14

By matttombstone - 20-08-2013 19:56

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I'd agree Liverpool aren't there yet. I would, however, anticipate them challenging Arsenal. I'd say 5th for Liverpool, 6th for Arsenal. Liverpool are probably another 3 or 4 quality signings short, and even then hoping that those signings remain fit throughout most of the season, or available against the top teams at least.I'd agree Liverpool aren't there yet. I would, however, anticipate them challenging Arsenal. I'd say 5th for Liverpool, 6th for Arsenal. Liverpool are probably another 3 or 4 quality signings short, and even then hoping that those signings remain fit throughout most of the season, or available against the top teams at least.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mrsheepie - 26-08-2013 19:52

Was there a game on Sunday? Can't quite remember the score. Now I mention it, a side with no quality in it seemed to beat Man Citeh? Nah, can't have happened.Was there a game on Sunday? Can't quite remember the score.

Now I mention it, a side with no quality in it seemed to beat Man Citeh? Nah, can't have happened.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By jamiescfc2010 - 26-08-2013 20:15

[World]

So Mourinho hasn't put a striker in the team in tonight's match with Man Utd but I'm not surprised I think The Special One is confident Rooney WILL go to London before 2nd September.So Mourinho hasn't put a striker in the team in tonight's match with Man Utd but I'm not surprised I think The Special One is confident Rooney WILL go to London before 2nd September.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By matttombstone - 26-08-2013 22:20

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That would have nothing to do with it Jamie, end of the day it's a match and a match he's looking to win. He's not left strikers out to make a point, he's done it as he feels it's the best set up. Considering it's still 0-0 and both teams have had some chances, it's working out. The team he set up is fully capable of scoring goals so hardly think it's a "Look Rooney, we have no strikers, come and fill that slot in for us". Torres is on as well now.That would have nothing to do with it Jamie, end of the day it's a match and a match he's looking to win. He's not left strikers out to make a point, he's done it as he feels it's the best set up. Considering it's still 0-0 and both teams have had some chances, it's working out. The team he set up is fully capable of scoring goals so hardly think it's a "Look Rooney, we have no strikers, come and fill that slot in for us". Torres is on as well now.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By rockstarroberts - 27-08-2013 01:45

Chelsea were content with the draw as the game was finishing since they are top of the table. He should have started Mata, but this helps my citizens since we'll recover to beat Hull. Plenty of games still to play so we'll see how it goesChelsea were content with the draw as the game was finishing since they are top of the table. He should have started Mata, but this helps my citizens since we'll recover to beat Hull. Plenty of games still to play so we'll see how it goes

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By tosspot - 27-08-2013 13:19

[AUSNZ]

Cardiff are the new Stoke? The old 10-0-0 formation.Cardiff are the new Stoke? The old 10-0-0 formation.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By matttombstone - 27-08-2013 18:05

[BotP]

If it works, it works, end of the day their main goal for this season will be to stay up, they won't want to go straight back down, so if defending and counter attacking is how they will stay up, then fair play on them. They will want to establish themselves as a premier league team so they can attract better talent. Swansea managed to do it a bit quicker than normal but that's because they arguably play the best football in the league, a very attractive style and if I were a footballer I'd certainly be interested in playing for them. As long as the team is looking to develop then fair play, end of the day they were playing a team who've spent £90m on new players, £90m is more than Cardiff's entire XI and the bench. They managed a result, playing their own style, and to be fair it made the match quite exciting to watch.If it works, it works, end of the day their main goal for this season will be to stay up, they won't want to go straight back down, so if defending and counter attacking is how they will stay up, then fair play on them. They will want to establish themselves as a premier league team so they can attract better talent. Swansea managed to do it a bit quicker than normal but that's because they arguably play the best football in the league, a very attractive style and if I were a footballer I'd certainly be interested in playing for them.

As long as the team is looking to develop then fair play, end of the day they were playing a team who've spent £90m on new players, £90m is more than Cardiff's entire XI and the bench. They managed a result, playing their own style, and to be fair it made the match quite exciting to watch.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By rockstarroberts - 27-08-2013 22:27

Swansea has average defenseSwansea has average defense

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By tosspot - 01-09-2013 16:28

[AUSNZ]

Good match between Liverpool and Man Utd. I think that shows Liverpool could be in for the title and definitely in the top 4. All without Suarez at the moment too.Good match between Liverpool and Man Utd. I think that shows Liverpool could be in for the title and definitely in the top 4. All without Suarez at the moment too.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By rockstarroberts - 01-09-2013 19:06

they wont win the title, my citizens are more explosive. Liver can finish top four though.they wont win the title, my citizens are more explosive. Liver can finish top four though.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mattsadler - 01-09-2013 19:24

[ENG]

Zero £ spent 1---105 million£ spent 0. Might want to keep monkey boy spud fans. [:)]Zero £ spent 1---105 million£ spent 0. Might want to keep monkey boy spud fans. :)

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By matttombstone - 01-09-2013 19:56

[BotP]

It was one game, I'm not worried. Yes, we lost, but we dominated. We do have a clear problem with the final pass, but the team still needs to gel together yet. I'm quite happy, over the season I expect massive improvement in the performances once everyone's settled. Last two times we visited the Emirates we lost 5-2, so losing 1-0 isn't the end of the world, there's still 35 games to go yet. Arsenal are thread bare in terms of players they can rely on, we've got plenty of players to get us through each week, regardless of injuries, and can field different teams for cups and league competition, whereas Arsenal, if they want to perform well in the Champions League, will struggle to cope. I wait in anticipation to see what unfolds over the season.It was one game, I'm not worried. Yes, we lost, but we dominated. We do have a clear problem with the final pass, but the team still needs to gel together yet. I'm quite happy, over the season I expect massive improvement in the performances once everyone's settled. Last two times we visited the Emirates we lost 5-2, so losing 1-0 isn't the end of the world, there's still 35 games to go yet. Arsenal are thread bare in terms of players they can rely on, we've got plenty of players to get us through each week, regardless of injuries, and can field different teams for cups and league competition, whereas Arsenal, if they want to perform well in the Champions League, will struggle to cope.

I wait in anticipation to see what unfolds over the season.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mrsheepie - 01-09-2013 20:06

Hardly 10-0-0. Only an idiot would throw 6 forward when opposition have the ball. Still, it's got to be jealousy as we'd murder any Australian side.

tosspot wrote:

Cardiff are the new Stoke? The old 10-0-0 formation.

Hardly 10-0-0. Only an idiot would throw 6 forward when opposition have the ball.

Still, it's got to be jealousy as we'd murder any Australian side.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By rockstarroberts - 01-09-2013 20:25

United may finish top four, but I see a realistic 5th place finishUnited may finish top four, but I see a realistic 5th place finish

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By jamiescfc2010 - 01-09-2013 20:41

[World]

who's Suarez? [:P]

tosspot wrote:

Good match between Liverpool and Man Utd. I think that shows Liverpool could be in for the title and definitely in the top 4. All without Suarez at the moment too.

who's Suarez? :P

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mattsadler - 01-09-2013 22:37

[ENG]

Ozil to Arsenal? Please I don't think I can take anymore transfer disappointment.Ozil to Arsenal? Please I don't think I can take anymore transfer disappointment.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By tosspot - 02-09-2013 02:45

[AUSNZ]

Medel made another bad challenge and was lucky not to have the penalty given. It was obviously a bad challenge. I have no doubt Cardiff would beat all Australian teams. Australian football teams are shit and always will be as its our 4th football code. Funny thing is, we made it to the world Cup... When's the last time Wales did that even with Bale, Giggs etc? Jealous? :)

mrsheepie wrote:

Hardly 10-0-0. Only an idiot would throw 6 forward when opposition have the ball.

Still, it's got to be jealousy as we'd murder any Australian side.

Medel made another bad challenge and was lucky not to have the penalty given. It was obviously a bad challenge.

I have no doubt Cardiff would beat all Australian teams. Australian football teams are shit and always will be as its our 4th football code. Funny thing is, we made it to the world Cup... When's the last time Wales did that even with Bale, Giggs etc? Jealous? :)

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mjeezy - 12-09-2013 14:19

[ENG]

Anyone care to assist with this weekend's predictions? Strictly average in this seasons predictions league so far. Every Little Helps as Tesco remind us. Man Utd 3 - 0 Crystal Palace Aston Villa 1 - 1 Newcastle Fulham 2 - 1 West Brom Hull 2 - 2 Cardiff Stoke 0 - 1 Man City Sunderland 0 - 2 Arsenal Tottenham 2 - 0 Norwich Everton 1 - 2 Chelsea Southampton 2 - 1 West Ham Swansea 1 - 2 Liverpool Says I.Anyone care to assist with this weekend's predictions? Strictly average in this seasons predictions league so far. Every Little Helps as Tesco remind us.

Man Utd 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
Aston Villa 1 - 1 Newcastle
Fulham 2 - 1 West Brom
Hull 2 - 2 Cardiff
Stoke 0 - 1 Man City
Sunderland 0 - 2 Arsenal
Tottenham 2 - 0 Norwich
Everton 1 - 2 Chelsea
Southampton 2 - 1 West Ham
Swansea 1 - 2 Liverpool

Says I.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mrsheepie - 12-09-2013 21:13

Jealous of playing in an incredibly weak group at the time? So many Oceanic greats. Australia would never qualify if they had to play in Europe.

tosspot wrote:

Medel made another bad challenge and was lucky not to have the penalty given. It was obviously a bad challenge.

I have no doubt Cardiff would beat all Australian teams. Australian football teams are shit and always will be as its our 4th football code. Funny thing is, we made it to the world Cup... When's the last time Wales did that even with Bale, Giggs etc? Jealous? :)

Jealous of playing in an incredibly weak group at the time? So many Oceanic greats. Australia would never qualify if they had to play in Europe.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By tosspot - 13-09-2013 01:44

[AUSNZ]

Wales never get through Europe either. You can watch us in Brazil.Wales never get through Europe either.

You can watch us in Brazil.

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By mrsheepie - 13-09-2013 21:45

The quality of team is only slightly better in Asia looking at those groups. Jordan, Oman, Iraq? You lot should have had six wins minimum, not three. Even we'd do better. And thst's with a shit manager.The quality of team is only slightly better in Asia looking at those groups. Jordan, Oman, Iraq? You lot should have had six wins minimum, not three.

Even we'd do better. And thst's with a shit manager.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mattsadler - 13-09-2013 23:53

[ENG]

Think we might have drifted ever so slightly off topic gents.Think we might have drifted ever so slightly off topic gents.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By rockstarroberts - 14-09-2013 02:22

come on lads, hug it outcome on lads, hug it out

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By tosspot - 14-09-2013 03:11

[AUSNZ]

Matt: to be fair, the PL is on international break, not much to talk about during that. Hoping Palaca finally get a win - they've been so close so far and I'd love it to be against United.Matt: to be fair, the PL is on international break, not much to talk about during that.

Hoping Palaca finally get a win - they've been so close so far and I'd love it to be against United.

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By sweem (NCA) - 14-09-2013 09:22

Cmon Gunners, just wanna see for how long our streak can go on for, excited about Ozil whether he will play from start or not. And for my sake of my fantasy team, Lambert better smash the Hammers with a hattrick [;)]Cmon Gunners, just wanna see for how long our streak can go on for, excited about Ozil whether he will play from start or not. And for my sake of my fantasy team, Lambert better smash the Hammers with a hattrick

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mattsadler - 14-09-2013 10:42

[ENG]

The pointless internationals that I don't care for are over and the Premier League is back! Got to love the weekend!The pointless internationals that I don't care for are over and the Premier League is back! Got to love the weekend!

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By matttombstone - 14-09-2013 22:42

[BotP]

2-0 Win for the Spurs in a dominant performance and Chelsea lost whilst City drew, very happy. Bale has also just equalised for Real, quite happy =)2-0 Win for the Spurs in a dominant performance and Chelsea lost whilst City drew, very happy. Bale has also just equalised for Real, quite happy =)

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By jamiescfc2010 - 28-09-2013 18:06

[World]

I wouldn't 1-2 be a Manchester fan tonight, feel 3-2 laugh at them!I wouldn't 1-2 be a Manchester fan tonight, feel 3-2 laugh at them!

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By rockstarroberts - 28-09-2013 18:17

my citizens can't play on the road for some reason, have to beat everton and go from theremy citizens can't play on the road for some reason, have to beat everton and go from there

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By frankzappa - 29-09-2013 12:12

[KERNOW]
President

It seems West Ham have had a good start to the season. I know we lost at Hull yesterday, but being only 2 points behind Man Utd we must be doing well :)It seems West Ham have had a good start to the season. I know we lost at Hull yesterday, but being only 2 points behind Man Utd we must be doing well :)

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By deleted_7921107 - 29-09-2013 16:07

Seems like Man U can´t play without Fergie. HAHA!Seems like Man U can´t play without Fergie. HAHA!

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By mrsheepie - 01-10-2013 20:00

Remind everybody what Man Yoo's record was at the start of Fergie's reign. Assuming you were born then.

hildenborg98 wrote:

Seems like Man U can´t play without Fergie. HAHA!

Remind everybody what Man Yoo's record was at the start of Fergie's reign.

Assuming you were born then.

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By arnehaakl - 02-10-2013 17:29

[BNL3]

Would you like to rephrase your comment, Matt?

mattsadler wrote:

Ozil to Arsenal? Please I don't think I can take anymore transfer disappointment.

Would you like to rephrase your comment, Matt?

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By frankzappa - 06-10-2013 20:29

[KERNOW]
President

West Ham win 0-3 at Shite Hart Lane? Did I dream it?West Ham win 0-3 at Shite Hart Lane? Did I dream it?

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By tonnerwhu - 06-10-2013 20:51

[Celts]
President

Woop Woop Woop! What striker crisis!? aha, some result. Nice to break out the bottom 3 also, not a good place to linger. Lookin forward to next month - goin to my third Hammers game, against Chelsea, ooooo, hopefully we can build some momentum on the run up.Woop Woop Woop! What striker crisis!? aha, some result. Nice to break out the bottom 3 also, not a good place to linger.

Lookin forward to next month - goin to my third Hammers game, against Chelsea, ooooo, hopefully we can build some momentum on the run up.

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By frankzappa - 06-10-2013 21:12

[KERNOW]
President

That'll be a good one mate. Jealous. Enjoy :)That'll be a good one mate. Jealous. Enjoy :)

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By rodr1go - 07-10-2013 18:55

[ƘԼƛƝ]

Let's go Liverpool !!Let's go Liverpool !!

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By tammel - 10-10-2013 01:32

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Re: Premiership 2013/14

By tosspot - 10-10-2013 06:39

[AUSNZ]

The Evertonisation of Man Utd is almost complete. 1) Hire Moyes 2) Fire staff and replace with Everton staff 3) Buy rubbish Everton player 4) Lose to Liverpool in the league 5) Settle in mid tableThe Evertonisation of Man Utd is almost complete.

1) Hire Moyes
2) Fire staff and replace with Everton staff
3) Buy rubbish Everton player
4) Lose to Liverpool in the league
5) Settle in mid table

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By grinner - 10-10-2013 10:14

[AUSNZ]

Mid Table = 1 place either above or below Liverpool for the past 4 seasons. ;)Mid Table = 1 place either above or below Liverpool for the past 4 seasons. ;)

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By mjeezy - 12-11-2013 14:55

[ENG]

SAF didn't inherit a title winning side...

mrsheepie wrote:

Remind everybody what Man Yoo's record was at the start of Fergie's reign.

Assuming you were born then.

SAF didn't inherit a title winning side...

Re: Premiership 2013/14

By ka1990 - 16-11-2013 18:50

I hope Arsenal Wins this year, Lets Go Gunners, if its not Arsenal, then i hell why not, let Liverpool take it, but i will jump off a building if Chelsea or the Manchester teams win it, 1. Arsenal 2.Liverpool 3.I hope Arsenal Wins this year, Lets Go Gunners, if its not Arsenal, then i hell why not, let Liverpool take it, but i will jump off a building if Chelsea or the Manchester teams win it,

1. Arsenal
2.Liverpool
3.

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By kyleriese - 16-11-2013 19:05

[MLS]
President

COYS! Never count us out!COYS! Never count us out!

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By deleted_7921107 - 01-12-2013 13:38

ARSENAAAAAAAAAL!ARSENAAAAAAAAAL!

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By kyleriese - 01-12-2013 20:50

[MLS]
President

Good draw today for Spurs! Crazy to think we are sitting in 9th, but only 3 points from a CL spot. Gonna be a tight table all season I would assume!Good draw today for Spurs! Crazy to think we are sitting in 9th, but only 3 points from a CL spot. Gonna be a tight table all season I would assume!

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By mjeezy - 15-01-2014 17:42

[ENG]

Thoughts just past the half way stage, men? Exceptionally close around the top and bottom 8 really with a few sitting in between comfortably. Big questions: 1) How big a loss is Theo for Arsenal? 2) Who will Man Yoo sign in January? 3) Can Citeh sort out their away form? 4) Is Sherwood the right man for Spurs? 5) Do Chelsea have the consistency? Particularly players like Hazard! 6) Can the fit again SaS push Liverpool as close as they have every ever come? Is this the best partnership in the world right now? The answers to these questions will surely shape the season.Thoughts just past the half way stage, men?

Exceptionally close around the top and bottom 8 really with a few sitting in between comfortably. Big questions:

1) How big a loss is Theo for Arsenal?
2) Who will Man Yoo sign in January?
3) Can Citeh sort out their away form?
4) Is Sherwood the right man for Spurs?
5) Do Chelsea have the consistency? Particularly players like Hazard!
6) Can the fit again SaS push Liverpool as close as they have every ever come? Is this the best partnership in the world right now?

The answers to these questions will surely shape the season.

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By tosspot - 15-01-2014 23:16

[AUSNZ]

1) Giroud needs to get back to his early season form or Theo is a huge loss. Arsenal will run out of steam 2) Someone suitable for Everton, not Man Utd. Moyes needs to realise he's now playing with trucks used for mining, not matchbox trucks. 3) Away form will get better, but home form won't remain as strong with the hectic schedule they'll be playing 4) Not much they can do... they basically squandered the 100mil or whatever Bale brought in. 5) Depends on their schedule. 6) They are by far the best partnership in the PL and probably the world currently. I'd say Negredo/Aguero is next best.1) Giroud needs to get back to his early season form or Theo is a huge loss. Arsenal will run out of steam
2) Someone suitable for Everton, not Man Utd. Moyes needs to realise he's now playing with trucks used for mining, not matchbox trucks.
3) Away form will get better, but home form won't remain as strong with the hectic schedule they'll be playing
4) Not much they can do... they basically squandered the 100mil or whatever Bale brought in.
5) Depends on their schedule.
6) They are by far the best partnership in the PL and probably the world currently. I'd say Negredo/Aguero is next best.

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By rockstarroberts - 15-01-2014 23:16

City have already sorted out their away form. The league is theirsCity have already sorted out their away form. The league is theirs

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By kyleriese - 16-01-2014 04:41

[MLS]
President

Kind of tough to say the league is any ones at this point. The table is much too close, with 17 match days to go.

rockstarroberts wrote:

City have already sorted out their away form. The league is theirs

Kind of tough to say the league is any ones at this point. The table is much too close, with 17 match days to go.

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By cronaldo777 - 24-01-2014 15:41

Seems to me that Man Utd are the new Liverpool Lmao, Man city has a good chance of winning it, and i Fing hate chelseaSeems to me that Man Utd are the new Liverpool Lmao,

Man city has a good chance of winning it, and i Fing hate chelsea

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