Last year nearly everyone called it moreorless correctly (apart from the Delusional Brendans) - http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24764.0
Any changes this year? I think Utd will be challenging this year. Any from Chelsea, Arsenal or Utd to win it. City might fall away. A sneaky 4th - Southampton?
1st Arsenal
2nd Chelsea
3rd United
4th Liverpool
18th Sunderland
19th Norwich
20th Watford
1 - Liverpool
2 - Stoke
3 - Crystal Palace
4 - West Ham
18 - Everton
19 - Norwich
20 - Newcastle
Same top four in the same order as last season i think.
Chelsea
Manchester City
Arsenal
Manchester United
1. Chelsea
2. Arsenal
3. Man U
4. Liverpool
18. Leicester
19. West Ham (I hope)
20. Bournemouth
A lot will depend on goals - If Utd don't bring in a striker before the end of the window, I think Liverpool might just pip them for third. Utd have strengthened better than any other top 6 team in midfield but I don't see where the goals are going to come from and I don't rate any of their centre half options.
Chelsea are Chelsea and have the best defence and the best player (Hazard) in the league.
Arsenal, like Utd need another striker although Walcott might solve that problem if he can stay fit. They also need a holding midfielder and have done for a decade! Coquelin is not the answer, nor is Flamini. Wilshire is vastly overrated and I can't see him getting much game time.
Liverpool, much like last season are hard to predict. Milner is a good addition as you know exactly what he'll do week to week. Firmino is an unknown quantity and I'd be surprised if he makes an impact pre Christmas. The system will also have to be tweaked to suit Benteke and exploit his power and pace. There are goals with Coutinho, Benteke and Sturridge but there are question marks over his ability to stay fit.
City are weaker than last season. Some of the old guard look a bit stale and are half a yard slower. Silva, Nasri, Toure aren't e threat they were a few seasons back and their back four are average. I predict a managerial change before Christmas!
Either Spurs, Palace or Southampton will start well, then fade in January.
West Ham to go down. Bilic is a loose cannon and Valencia a big blow - Alardice won points with a poor side playing an awful brand of football. Bilic can't do that.
Bournemouth will do a Burnley whilst playing a nicer brand of football.
Leicester will really miss Pearson.
Norwich and Watford might just have enough goals and pace to survive.
I'm going to predict that City bottom out this season and finish outside the top 4.
They'd the look of a side who were happy to coast along last year, and unless they start strong will all fall out with the manager and throw strops.
Their only saving grace is that neither Spurs not Liverpool have the quality to completely push them out of CL places unless they get a hot streak spell from a striker.
Don't think Man Utd are up to a league challenge yet. They're a big, physical team and will score a lot from set pieces, but they won't cut too many teams open; apart from Mata and Rooney they lack finesse.
So it's a straight up battle between Chelsea and Arsenal for the crown. Neither side can afford to do without their key striker. Perhaps more pertinent is that john terry surely cannot defy age and play play another full, injury free season. If he does, I'd back Chelsea all the way. If not it could be an entertaining race.
1. Liverpool
2. Man Utd
3. Chelsea
4. Arsenal
5. City
Arsenal for the win with Chelsea second and City third,close for 4th between Utd and Liverpool and Norwich will be relegated i think and i can see Leicester going down or just surviving,Cambiasso was a massive player for them last season and will be a huge loss on the field and in the dressing room and Pearson leaving is a blow to the side too.
Expect big years from Ozil his last few months last year after returning from injury he looked excellent and his workrate has increased,he might finally have settled into the English game and can cause serious problems for any side,i think Oscar could have a big season for Chelsea, has shown in patches just how good he is but hasn't really done it consistently but he's experienced enough now to step up and be one of their main men if he has it mentally because he has all the talent in the world.
I hope Villa go down. I'm sick of them finishing down in the middle of the bottom half of the league every season.
Title will be interesting, Chelsea will be favourites obviously. Utd and Arsenal will push them hard I think. Not convinced about city either. It could end up being between them and Liverpool for 4th spot.
As for who WILL go down, I think Bournemouth, Norwich and any of Sunderland, Leicester, Newcastle for the remaining place.
Chelsea
Arsenal
Man Utd
Man City
Tottenham
Liverpool
Everton
Southampton
Swansea
Stoke
Leicester
West Brom
Crystal Palace
West Ham
Aston Villa
Newcastle
Norwich
Sunderland
Watford
Bournemouth
Arsenal
Man City
Chelsea
Man Utd
Liverpool
Everton
Spurs
Southampton
Stoke
Swansea
West Brom
West Ham
Newcastle
Crystal Palace
Aston Villa
Bournemouth
Leicester
Watford
Sunderland
Norwich
not an Arsenal fan, i just feel they have a big season in them this year. i AM a Man U fan and its hard to put them in 4th! if the new guys click they could very well get 2nd even, i think thats more realistic for next year though. Man City need Bony to start firing. and Chelsea need another quality striker, dont trust Falcao to do the business for them. Man U need another striker too IMO, unless Depay is going to fill that role. the group between 7th and 16th could actually go anyway. there is also 2 or 3 of that group that could get into the top 6. when you look at it like that, it IS a very good competitive league in fairness!
To me there are a lot of questions over Manchester City. If Kompany doesn't return to his form of previous seasons where will they be? He is the rock upon which any title bid will be built. If they're not solid at the back and winning they have a good few guys who will just phone it in, as we saw a good bit last season.
I think Sterling was a bit of a luxury and unnecessary purchase. They could do with another defender and a good all round midfielder who offers more than the Ferns.
City are a side on the slide. Silva, Toure, Kompany and Aguero were/are there key men but Kompany has been terrible for a while now and Toure was useless last season. Silva didn't have a great season either and Aguero is more than likely due another multiple-month missing injury this season.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 05, 2015, 12:35:07 PM
I think Sterling was a bit of a luxury and unnecessary purchase. They could do with another defender and a good all round midfielder who offers more than the Ferns.
Agreed. Mangala needs to step up to the plate this season too and maybe solidify a partnership with Kompany.
they could also have spent that 50mill on a very good partner for Aguero.
i actually think Liverpool have bought well this summer. i think Clyne will be a great addition and Milner will prove to be an excellent buy too i think and they have Benteke, Ings, and Sturridge when, or if, he ever gets fit again! Firminio will also prove hes worth the price tag and if he can link up with Coutinho or Henderson or Lallana they could be very impressive going forward.
thats the big IF though. if they can link up and gel together well quickly. they might need a season to get it all together.
I agree, I think Liverpool have bought very well. Milner will be the transfer of the season I think.
Posted this in the Liverpool thread. It'll do for me here as well...
So a couple of days before the season starts.. what are people's honest thoughts? I believe Liverpool have strengthened at full back and up front, compared to last year. I also think Milner is better than Gerrard circa 2015, but he's not exactly Eden Hazard or anything.
I'm expecting Liverpool to be a better side to watch again this year, and I'm expecting Lovren to have a better year. I think Clyne is an upgrade on Johnson/Manquillo and I think a midfield axis of Henderson, Can and Milner will be better than Henderson, Lucas and Joe Allen. Benteke, Ings and Origi look to be an upgrade on Ballotelli, Borini and Lambert, so I'm hoping there's more goals in the team. With Coutinho, Firmino and Ibe also involved at the top of the pitch, I'm expecting more creativity, and some options for Rodgers if, for example, Coutinho is having one of those games he still has where he is anonymous.
I think they can challenge for a top 4, but are probably 5th or 6th favourites for it. I think Arsenal will be strong, I think United will mature more under van Gaal, so I think the best chance would be of maybe a Manchester City slow start and mutiny. Wouldn't it be nice to win a cup and finish top 4 at the expense of Man City? I think there's a chance, but the first few months fixtures are not kind. Survive that period, be in touching distance and they'll have a decent shot at a top 4 finish.
Prediction -
1st Arsenal
2nd Man United
3rd Chelsea
4th Man City
5th Liverpool
6th Tottenham
7th Everton
Going Down
20th Watford
19th West Ham
18th Norwich (but I'd be worried about Villa)
I'm going to buck the trend and say that I think City may be the team to beat this year.... They haven't defended their title particularly well either time they've won it but that can happen, only exceptional teams have managed that ;-). Their central spine is strong and if Aguero stays fit they'll be there or thereabouts.
Chelsea might suffer from a championship winning hangover too but if anyone can galvanize them Jose is the man. If Costa remains injury prone will Remy and Falcao pick up the slack?
There is temptation to pick Arsenal but always the suspicion that they will flatter to deceive. Giroud although good never convinces me he'd be the difference in a title fight...
I think both United and Liverpool have turned over too many players in the last 2 summers to mount a serious challenge. Both could be very exciting but prone to giving away stupid points (actually as a United fan I'd settle for exciting)
If Kompany and Toure get back to their form of 2-3 years ago, then Citeh will be hard beat, especially if Aguero stays fit. But I'm not sure they can or will.
Who's going to be this Year Harry Kane for my fantasy team?
Quote from: pullhard on August 05, 2015, 03:57:01 PM
Who's going to be this Year Harry Kane for my fantasy team?
without going for the obvious choices like Aguero etc and keeping it low value, i would say a hidden/forgotten gem might be Jay Rodriguez from Southampton. he is back fit again and knocked in a few goals pre season.
also expecting a decent season from Lukaku at Everton. not exactly great value though.
Mitrovic from Newcastle might go well too but not to the extent that Kane did last season!!
Payet of West Ham could also be a points winner.
there is talks that Adebayor may be headed to Aston Villa, might work out well for him?
the problem with the last 3 though is the quality of players around them might hinder there scoring rather than help!!
Berahino could go well again at a cheap enough price.
overall i would take a chance on Rodriguez as a little surprise package this season.
of course, you could always stick with Kane....
slight increase in price this year though!!
For Arsenal to win it (suppose like any side) they need their goalscoring midfielders to play 30+ games. Ramsey, Wilshere, Ozil, Sanchez, Oxlade, Cazorla and even Theo can weigh in with 10+ tallies to complement anything Giroud and a fit Welbeck will provide.
I have a feeling Utd will announce their return as contenders in explosive fashion. Could come down to the last couple of weeks to separate the three. If Hazard picks up an injury I think they'll struggle what with Costa on DLA.
1. Man U
2. Arse
3. Chel
4. City
Surprise package: Bournemouth
In danger: Spurs
1. Utd.
2. Chelsea
3. Arsenal
4. City
5. Liverpool
6. Spurs.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardbeech/foot-like-a-traction-engine#.xnpRoMRvq
For the oldies... I ran out of time with two to go....
Had 30seconds left to think of 1 more but couldn't think of them.
No idea how Liverpool will go this year (does anyone??), so until we see a bit from them, I could not justify placing them in the top four.
So:
Chelsea
Arsenal
Man Utd
Man City
Liverpool
Spurs
Three promoted teams to go down
from pool thread:
I'm actually looking forward to a very interesting season, I don't think Chelsea will be as relentless first half of the season as they were last year which will make it a good run for everyone til Christmas. I think City, United and Liverpool will all be erratic in the first few months, I get the feeling Arsenal will be a bit steadier, Cech is such a great signing for them. I don't really see spurs threatening much this year. But of the top 5 I think every one of them has a shot at going on a great run. Whichever of them sparks first will make it an interesting battle with Chelsea at the top, I just don't think that any of the rest has the squad or management to beat Chelsea and Mourinho unless he has a horrible run of injuries. City, united and Liverpool will all be significantly altered from last year and I think 2 of that 3 will round out the CL places behind Chelsea as winners and Arsenal in second. City have a more settled and IMHO better squad than Liverpool or United, so I'd have them likely 3rd, but I don't see that United team gelling first half of the season, so Liverpool 4th and United 5th. I think there's a big gulf between those 5 and the rest of the field.
going down:
sunderland norwich leicester
hoping newcastle and stoke (after the first game) have good seasons
Quote from: Boycey on August 05, 2015, 05:30:52 PM
http://www.buzzfeed.com/richardbeech/foot-like-a-traction-engine#.xnpRoMRvq
For the oldies... I ran out of time with two to go....
I missed one
http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/33764700 view of BBC pundits.
f**k, Dion Dublin is our only backer!!!
Has anyone set up a fantasy football league yet?
Ian Wright tipping Arsenal ::)
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 05, 2015, 07:48:49 PM
Ian Wright tipping Arsenal ::)
That's a change. He'd been down on them in recent years.
Ok so I set one up myself.
NAME :GAABOARD
CODE :1924731-441318
And a head to head league if anyone is interested
NAME: GAABOARD H2H
CODE :1924731-441462
Quote from: laoislad on August 05, 2015, 08:42:39 PM
Ok so I set one up myself.
NAME :GAABOARD
CODE :1924731-441318
And a head to head league if anyone is interested
NAME: GAABOARD H2H
CODE :1924731-441462
I'm in.
Only 2 so far lads. Anyone else joining?
No point doing it with only 2!!
Quote from: laoislad on August 06, 2015, 11:29:38 AM
Only 2 so far lads. Anyone else joining?
No point doing it with only 2!!
I'll join at some stage today. Who set up the previous one? If they log into their account it'll automatically be resurrected I think there was a good few in it, might be handier?
I dont mind. Dunno who set it up last season.
I joined it there. Maybe post it as a separate thread might catch peoples attention.
I'm in too.
What the 'experts' think.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700)
Joined there but there's already a gaaboard league
Quote from: GJL on August 06, 2015, 12:45:43 PM
What the 'experts' think.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700)
Where's that genius Alan Green's prediction?
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 06, 2015, 02:51:40 PM
Quote from: GJL on August 06, 2015, 12:45:43 PM
What the 'experts' think.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700)
Where's that genius Alan Green's prediction?
You wouldn't be happy unless he said United were going to win the quadruple sure...
Quote from: laoislad on August 06, 2015, 03:56:17 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 06, 2015, 02:51:40 PM
Quote from: GJL on August 06, 2015, 12:45:43 PM
What the 'experts' think.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33764700)
Where's that genius Alan Green's prediction?
You wouldn't be happy unless he said United were going to win the quadruple sure...
If he did say that I'd be worried about his health.
I'm in.
Sorry a bit late to this.Twas me who set up last years league.The code is 835679-204890.There are about 20 in it already.I think May4rsam won it last year.
Quote from: laoislad on August 05, 2015, 08:42:39 PM
Ok so I set one up myself.
NAME :GAABOARD
CODE :1924731-441318
And a head to head league if anyone is interested
NAME: GAABOARD H2H
CODE :1924731-441462
What FFF is this one? Can you send the link?
I'll join
Arsenal
Chelsea
Man Utd
Spurs
Watford
Leicester
Liverpool
Quote from: maigheo on August 07, 2015, 01:41:31 AM
Sorry a bit late to this.Twas me who set up last years league.The code is 835679-204890.There are about 20 in it already.I think May4rsam won it last year.
No point having two. I dont mind which one anyone uses.
Will I cancel the one I started?
I'm in yours now anyway. Was the other league just an auto renew?
Quote from: laoislad on August 07, 2015, 02:02:12 PM
Quote from: maigheo on August 07, 2015, 01:41:31 AM
Sorry a bit late to this.Twas me who set up last years league.The code is 835679-204890.There are about 20 in it already.I think May4rsam won it last year.
No point having two. I dont mind which one anyone uses.
Will I cancel the one I started?
I'm in yours now so keep it going as the current one. :)
Quote from: Muck Savage on August 07, 2015, 06:02:00 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 05, 2015, 08:42:39 PM
Ok so I set one up myself.
NAME :GAABOARD
CODE :1924731-441318
And a head to head league if anyone is interested
NAME: GAABOARD H2H
CODE :1924731-441462
What FFF is this one? Can you send the link?
I'll join
Just the official premier league one.
I see someone picked the same team name as me!
Ruddy, Rudd
Colloccini, O'Shea, Richards, Ward, Targett
Hazard, Mahrez, Walcott, Mane, Ritchie
Ighalo, Rooney, Kane
Opinions and advice please
4.5 money in the bank to upgrade Walcott to Sanchez and Rooney to Aguero
(BTW could you join my league, 109201-197011)
I tend to find wing backs better value than centre backs. Ivanovic is a must and Trippier of Spurs is a bargain.
Cabaye will hit crosses, corners and free kicks for Palace so I'd have him in my side.
I'd have Depay in my midfield also.
Sanchez and Augero wont be back for a couple of weeks because of the Copa America.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam14 on August 07, 2015, 03:49:53 PM
Ruddy, Rudd
Colloccini, O'Shea, Richards, Ward, Targett
Hazard, Mahrez, Walcott, Mane, Ritchie
Ighalo, Rooney, Kane
Opinions and advice please
4.5 money in the bank to upgrade Walcott to Sanchez and Rooney to Aguero
(BTW could you join my league, 109201-197011)
its important to get a good start so i wouldnt worry about keeping 4.5m in the bank, id spend that if i was you!
Quote from: finbar o tool on August 07, 2015, 04:06:05 PM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam14 on August 07, 2015, 03:49:53 PM
Ruddy, Rudd
Colloccini, O'Shea, Richards, Ward, Targett
Hazard, Mahrez, Walcott, Mane, Ritchie
Ighalo, Rooney, Kane
Opinions and advice please
4.5 money in the bank to upgrade Walcott to Sanchez and Rooney to Aguero
(BTW could you join my league, 109201-197011)
its important to get a good start so i wouldnt worry about keeping 4.5m in the bank, id spend that if i was you!
I was planning gw2 transfers
ah you should be ok so, the only other opinion id have is i would prefer Cazorla or Ozil to Walcott. would also free up half a mill for ya!
Quote from: finbar o tool on August 07, 2015, 04:45:41 PM
ah you should be ok so, the only other opinion id have is i would prefer Cazorla or Ozil to Walcott. would also free up half a mill for ya!
True but either way Im getting rid of them after GW1 so might as well get Walcott, he might go up front
Winner gets a weekend in Mayo.
2nd place a week in Mayo.
A) Harry Kane + Callum Wilson
B) Wayne Rooney + 4.5
A or B
Can someone post a link to the fantasy league site you are using please?
Quote from: Mayo4Sam14 on August 07, 2015, 08:06:28 PM
A) Harry Kane + Callum Wilson
B) Wayne Rooney + 4.5
A or B
A
Quote from: muppet on August 07, 2015, 10:56:47 PM
Can someone post a link to the fantasy league site you are using please?
http://m.fantasy.premierleague.com
Quote from: finbar o tool on August 07, 2015, 11:16:11 PM
Quote from: muppet on August 07, 2015, 10:56:47 PM
Can someone post a link to the fantasy league site you are using please?
http://m.fantasy.premierleague.com
Good man thanks.
Saints could do with a good start to the campaign as could Cech the goal for Arsenal.
Alan Parry just went out of his way to call James McClean "the Northern Irishman from Londonderry." Couldn't have been any more deliberate.
Anyone know how West Brom managed to get Rondon? He'll do well for them from the few gaes i've seen of him,premiership should suit him perfectly.
Quote from: gallsman on August 10, 2015, 08:47:08 PM
Alan Parry just went out of his way to call James McClean "the Northern Irishman from Londonderry." Couldn't have been any more deliberate.
it was definitely deliberate by parry, he knew exactly what he was saying.
Parry is a very poor commentator but I couldn't believe what I was hearing, mind you the lad presenting the golf last night said that the trophy was going to "the big cuddly teddy bear from Ireland".
Mourinho is a dick! ::)
Quote from: finbar o tool on August 13, 2015, 09:08:53 AM
Mourinho is a dick! ::)
His carry on with the doctor is the work of a pure sc**bag. He's best ignored, difficult as that may be to do.
Quote from: finbar o tool on August 13, 2015, 09:08:53 AM
Mourinho is a dick! ::)
I see no reason to watch Chelsea anymore
hands up if you hit the wild card button already on fantasy football!! ;D
Jaysus Man City have surprised me with their start I have to say. Caning Chelsea and going away to Goodison and winning, with 3 clean sheets, is very very impressive. Looks like we'll have to hope someone else does the implosion to give us a chance at 4th.
yea they are very impressive, Yaya has started really well, i had forgotten that he lost his brother at the start of last season and that, im sure, had a big impact on him, he seems to be better than ever this year. and with the signing of Otamendi they dont look like conceding too many any time soon! Chelsea are surprisingly bad and have been lucky in certain aspects in the first few games. Pedro very impressive yesterday though.
Man Utd need fire power big time. Leicester the other team to impress so far. Swansea at times.
Pretty boring transfer deadline day. Sky Sports trying to do their best to make it exciting though.
Here some news for you Sky ,Aaron Lennon signing for Everton isn't exciting!
Quote from: laoislad on September 01, 2015, 04:57:16 PM
Pretty boring transfer deadline day. Sky Sports trying to do their best to make it exciting though.
Here some news for you Sky ,Aaron Lennon signing for Everton isn't exciting!
agreed, worst one in a long time id say. thank Jebus for the sky sports girls! ;)
someone please explain to me how this kid Anthony Martial can cost 36 million pounds!!??
hes 19 and i believe he has had 52 professional games under his belt so far. nothing short of INSANE money. he might turn out to be the best striker in the world, hope he does, but he is NOT worth that yet. Rooney didnt even know who he was ffs!!
the football world, and especially the premier league, has lost its mind. lost it some time ago actually.
The strangest signing of the day was that Hector fella chelsea bought from reading for 4m and then loaned him back.
He is 23 like and cant hold down a regular place at reading ahead of anton ferdinand and mcshane :-\ :-\ ???
LOL yes, fair bad when you cant get ahead of McShane!
very strange purchase by Chelsea indeed! far cry from John Stones!!
interesting to see what happens with Berahino until January. whats the odds on him making a twitter apology for his tweet earlier today?! ::)
Spoiler alert: it's always shite, no matter how much Jim White and Harry Redknapp try to sell it to you.
Wasn't sure where to stick this & didn't want to start a new thread:
Good !
SAHR KABBA OF Welling has become the first player charged with 'feigning injury' by the FA.
Tranmere's Ritchie Sutton had been sent off following an incident in the teams' 1-1 draw in the National League at the weekend, but after the club's appeal to get the decision overturned was successful, Kabba has been handed a three-match ban for his part in getting the player red-carded.
It is the first time a new rule, implemented at the start of the season, has been utilised. The rule states that any player who is found guilty of getting an opponent sent off through feigning injury is subsequently open to being suspended.
Welling still have the option to appeal the suspension, however, and have until 11 September to respond to the charge.(BBC Sport)
City look unbeatable so far in the league. Get beaten 2-1 at home in Europe. Utd look stronger in the league this year but get beaten in Europe. EPL standard dropping further it seems.
Quote from: GJL on September 16, 2015, 07:45:06 AM
City look unbeatable so far in the league. Get beaten 2-1 at home in Europe. Utd look stronger in the league this year but get beaten in Europe. EPL standard dropping further it seems.
Do they? Apart from a win over a gutless Liverpool team when have they actually looked stronger?
Lost to Swansea after being one up,a scoreless draw at home to one of the worst teams in the league in Newcastle and a lucky win via an own goal on the opening day v Spurs.
A win away to Villa is pretty much guaranteed for most clubs also,and even at that they huffed and puffed for a lot of the game.
I wasn't surprised with United's result last night.
If/when no EPL team gets to the semi finals of CL and if an Italian team make the final are the CL places for next season reduced down to the top 3?
Just checked it up..
http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/uefarankings/country/
Only 5 pts separate Italy and England. Pressure on big time.
Quote from: annapr on September 16, 2015, 09:10:46 AM
Quote from: GJL on September 16, 2015, 07:45:06 AM
City look unbeatable so far in the league. Get beaten 2-1 at home in Europe. Utd look stronger in the league this year but get beaten in Europe. EPL standard dropping further it seems.
Do they? Apart from a win over a gutless Liverpool team when have they actually looked stronger?
Lost to Swansea after being one up,a scoreless draw at home to one of the worst teams in the league in Newcastle and a lucky win via an own goal on the opening day v Spurs.
A win away to Villa is pretty much guaranteed for most clubs also,and even at that they huffed and puffed for a lot of the game.
I wasn't surprised with United's result last night.
They've also beat chelsea and everton.
Quote from: imtommygunn on September 16, 2015, 02:39:15 PM
Quote from: annapr on September 16, 2015, 09:10:46 AM
Quote from: GJL on September 16, 2015, 07:45:06 AM
City look unbeatable so far in the league. Get beaten 2-1 at home in Europe. Utd look stronger in the league this year but get beaten in Europe. EPL standard dropping further it seems.
Do they? Apart from a win over a gutless Liverpool team when have they actually looked stronger?
Lost to Swansea after being one up,a scoreless draw at home to one of the worst teams in the league in Newcastle and a lucky win via an own goal on the opening day v Spurs.
A win away to Villa is pretty much guaranteed for most clubs also,and even at that they huffed and puffed for a lot of the game.
I wasn't surprised with United's result last night.
They've also beat chelsea and everton.
That was City.
Lads we might have to start shouting for Arsenal, City, Chelsea and United because if the English teams' piss poor form in Europe continues, we might be talking about a top 3 battle, rather than a top 4.
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 17, 2015, 09:59:24 AM
Lads we might have to start shouting for Arsenal, City, Chelsea and United because if the English teams' piss poor form in Europe continues, we might be talking about a top 3 battle, rather than a top 4.
Liverpool bound to finish 4th now.
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 17, 2015, 09:59:24 AM
Lads we might have to start shouting for Arsenal, City, Chelsea and United because if the English teams' piss poor form in Europe continues, we might be talking about a top 3 battle, rather than a top 4.
Chelsea have been saving the Premier League's ass for the last 5 seasons, and looking likely to do so again. There should be a rule if you don't reach the last 8 for three seasons in a row you lose your slot for a season. Arsenal are just taking up space now.
Uefa will rig it so that England keeps four places. 'Expanding the competition', they'll call it. BT did not pay 900m quid so people could watch Torino.
Quote from: deiseach on September 17, 2015, 10:33:53 AM
Uefa will rig it so that England keeps four places. 'Expanding the competition', they'll call it. BT did not pay 900m quid so people could watch Torino.
Actually had the same thought myself last night. BT are doing a decent job on it too I think. Stevie G doesn't pull many punches, and neither does Rio. Ian Wright is still painful however.
I kinda like Ian Wright, at least when he is talking about England. His enthusiasm makes a refreshing change from Larry, Curly and Mo on RTÉ. I can appreciate how your mileage may vary though.
Can't be arsed looking for the Chelsea thread but I think Costas reputation got him that 3 match ban... Harsh...
Reputation and previous behaviour. And the media.
It's like the GAA and the NFL. Maybe I'm being too harsh on the GAA. It appears that whenever social media or the traditional media get 'outraged' over behaviour, the sporting bodies tailor their punishments accordingly.
The NFL appeals process is a joke, so things end up in the courts.
The GAA process is basically a pathway to the DRA.
Not sure what the process is in soccer, other than an appeal to the FA. I'd say if they had an independent reviewer, a lot of their bans would be overturned as well.
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 23, 2015, 09:58:55 AM
Reputation and previous behaviour. And the media.
It's like the GAA and the NFL. Maybe I'm being too harsh on the GAA. It appears that whenever social media or the traditional media get 'outraged' over behaviour, the sporting bodies tailor their punishments accordingly.
The NFL appeals process is a joke, so things end up in the courts.
The GAA process is basically a pathway to the DRA.
Not sure what the process is in soccer, other than an appeal to the FA. I'd say if they had an independent reviewer, a lot of their bans would be overturned as well.
It's becoming a mirror of the legal 'system' - the more money you have to throw at the process, the less likely you are to face the consequences of your actions.
Anyone with Aguero in their fantasy team will be doing well today!
5 goals after 62mins :o
I tried to fit him in but would have to sell half my team to do it. So stuck a tenner on him for a hat trick at 12-1 !!
Quote from: laoislad on October 03, 2015, 04:29:07 PM
Anyone with Aguero in their fantasy team will be doing well today!
5 goals after 62mins :o
Couple of boys in a league Im in have him as captain! 44 points with bonus to come yet.
Watching Falcao's dive there and yellow card - at least a couple of years ago players would pretend to be shocked at being accused of diving.
It's just like a bad tackle now. Soccer authorities have given up on addressing cheating.
Chelsea are fooked. Will Jose get a p45?
If this season gets any better for Utd EC Unique might even make a comeback ;D
Quote from: Boycey on September 22, 2015, 07:52:35 PM
Can't be arsed looking for the Chelsea thread but I think Costas reputation got him that 3 match ban... Harsh...
He is a kn**ker, I cant stand watching that fcuker dive, moan, yap, beg for yellows, mouth at opposition players, yap at refs and Linesmen, he is a puke and is shite at the minute, like so many Chelsea players.
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 03, 2015, 07:53:11 PM
If this season gets any better for Utd EC Unique might even make a comeback ;D
I'm fairly sure he still walks among us....
Quote from: laoislad on October 03, 2015, 08:41:37 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on October 03, 2015, 07:53:11 PM
If this season gets any better for Utd EC Unique might even make a comeback ;D
I'm fairly sure he still walks among us....
Source??
Quote from: stew on October 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 22, 2015, 07:52:35 PM
Can't be arsed looking for the Chelsea thread but I think Costas reputation got him that 3 match ban... Harsh...
He is a kn**ker, I cant stand watching that fcuker dive, moan, yap, beg for yellows, mouth at opposition players, yap at refs and Linesmen, he is a puke and is shite at the minute, like so many Chelsea players.
U stay classy there Stew...
Quote from: Boycey on October 03, 2015, 10:11:55 PM
Quote from: stew on October 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 22, 2015, 07:52:35 PM
Can't be arsed looking for the Chelsea thread but I think Costas reputation got him that 3 match ban... Harsh...
He is a kn**ker, I cant stand watching that fcuker dive, moan, yap, beg for yellows, mouth at opposition players, yap at refs and Linesmen, he is a puke and is shite at the minute, like so many Chelsea players.
U stay classy there Stew...
I am simply telling it like it is, he does act the sc**bag and does do all the things I said he did................ prove me wrong.
Quote from: stew on October 03, 2015, 10:27:41 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 03, 2015, 10:11:55 PM
Quote from: stew on October 03, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 22, 2015, 07:52:35 PM
Can't be arsed looking for the Chelsea thread but I think Costas reputation got him that 3 match ban... Harsh...
He is a kn**ker, I cant stand watching that fcuker dive, moan, yap, beg for yellows, mouth at opposition players, yap at refs and Linesmen, he is a puke and is shite at the minute, like so many Chelsea players.
U stay classy there Stew...
I am simply telling it like it is, he does act the sc**bag and does do all the things I said he did................ prove me wrong.
Agreed
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He is a kn**ker, I cant stand watching that fcuker dive, moan, yap, beg for yellows, mouth at opposition players, yap at refs and Linesmen, he is a puke and is shite at the minute, like so many Chelsea players.
U stay classy there Stew...
I am simply telling it like it is, he does act the sc**bag and does do all the things I said he did................ prove me wrong.
Sounds like Costa would be a perfect fit for the Dublin senior panel!! 😉
Highlight of the Premier League this weekend.....
http://www.balls.ie/football/watch-theirry-henrys-refusal-to-shut-up-sparks-a-blunt-reaction-from-graeme-souness/315226
The French National Anthem will be played at all PL grounds this weekend. I know what happened in Paris was inexcusable, but does anybody else find it all a bit 'ott' at this stage?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 19, 2015, 09:31:59 PM
The French National Anthem will be played at all PL grounds this weekend. I know what happened in Paris was inexcusable, but does anybody else find it all a bit 'ott' at this stage?
this is on top of the minute silence, definetly think they're going abit 'ott' with this. Where do you draw the line?
Where do you the draw the line?
It's not difficult. Ask yourself what on earth Stoke v Southampton has to do with Paris and its citizens. Then get back to playing football.
Ah, after this weekend it will die down!
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 19, 2015, 09:31:59 PM
The French National Anthem will be played at all PL grounds this weekend. I know what happened in Paris was inexcusable, but does anybody else find it all a bit 'ott' at this stage?
I thought the whole nonsense of changing your profile picture to a French flag on Facebook was ott.
This is just ridiculous now.
Quote from: laoislad on November 19, 2015, 10:07:36 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on November 19, 2015, 09:31:59 PM
The French National Anthem will be played at all PL grounds this weekend. I know what happened in Paris was inexcusable, but does anybody else find it all a bit 'ott' at this stage?
I thought the whole nonsense of changing your profile picture to a French flag on Facebook was ott.
This is just ridiculous now.
Agree on both counts
3/1 with William Hill to score during the 90 minutes😃.Easy money
Gary Monk sacked by Swansea.
Will we see the return of the Brodge?
I don't usually watch Gillette soccer Saturday but the remote control is out of my grasp this morning and I've just had to endure an hour of it ... Jesus wept these guys are getting paid to talk about football, with the honourable exception of Phil Thompson who is a good football man its an idiotfest.
Nineteen games gone the half way point, team of season so far in my opinion
Petr Cech
Toby Alderweireld
Chris Smalling
Scott Dann
Riyad Mahrez
Mesut Özil
Ross Barkley
Kevin De Bruyne
Jamie Vardy
Odion Ighalo
Romelu Lukaku
Substitutions
Jack Butland
Aleksandar Kolarov
Marko Arnautovic
Harry Kane
Olivier Giroud
Spuds now 3rd
Bruyne?
Worst performers so far 11:
Howard
Ivanovic
Terry
Lovern
Sakho
Depay
Fabregas
Hazard
Matic
Rooney
Costa
Villa keeper the worst in the division by some distance
I wouldn't have barkley in there.
Fine when things are going well but is a bit over hyped and not so good when things are going badly.
Most overrated, overpaid and useless young player of the year? Jack Grealish.
Quite possibly the worst team in Premier League history? Aston Vile.
Delle Ali ahead of De Bruyne and Barkley
Great to see some brilliant headers being scored on Saturday kind of a lost art .
Sigardsons for Swansea was class, as was Martial's downward one and Agueros
Heading is an absolutely class skill I agree
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
But hopefully he won't.
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
That's because you want him at the Bridge :)
People give off stink about Mourinho but Guardiola's got a habit already for hopping clubs and making big deals out of announcing his next moves.
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Has he actually mentioned City as a possible club?
Quote from: laoislad on January 05, 2016, 03:01:00 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Has he actually mentioned City as a possible club?
Another year out and take over at the Emirates perhaps?
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 05, 2016, 02:59:12 PM
People give off stink about Mourinho but Guardiola's got a habit already for hopping clubs and making big deals out of announcing his next moves.
It's the media making the big deal out of it. That's what happens when the biggest name in football management becomes available!
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Must be offered extraordinary amount of money as I can't see the sense of leaving Bayern to manage a club in average to poor premier league.
Quote from: laoislad on January 05, 2016, 03:01:00 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Has he actually mentioned City as a possible club?
No. But why the big who am I build up?
Announces he's leaving.
Then announces he'd like to manage in the PL.
It's like a slow reveal. Just keep your council.
I don't care if he goes to Chelsea regardless. I still think he has a lot to prove.
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 06:09:24 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 05, 2016, 03:01:00 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Has he actually mentioned City as a possible club?
No. But why the big who am I build up?
Announces he's leaving.
Then announces he'd like to manage in the PL.
It's like a slow reveal. Just keep your council.
I don't care if he goes to Chelsea regardless. I still think he has a lot to prove.
Well it's not disrespectful to Pellegrini then is it?
It's the media who keep reporting about Man City.
Quote from: laoislad on January 05, 2016, 03:01:00 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on January 05, 2016, 02:47:57 PM
Quote from: Archie Mitchell on January 05, 2016, 02:29:15 PM
Pep confirmed today his next job will be to manage in the Premier League. Be very surprised if he doesn't end up at City. I'd say more than likely his deal is done already, just as it was when he agreed to take over Bayern.
Is it not a bit classless all this show boating from Pep? It just appears to be very disrespectful of Pelegrinni. What happens if Pelegrinni wins the CL and Premier League this year?
Has he actually mentioned City as a possible club?
Locked and loaded apparently.
FA Cup fourth-round draw
Arsenal v Burnley
Bury/Bradford City v Hull City
Carlisle/Yeovil v Everton
Colchester v Tottenham/Leicester
Crystal Palace v Stoke City
Derby v Manchester United
Eastleigh/Bolton v Leeds United
Exeter City/Liverpool v West Ham
Huddersfield/Reading v Walsall
Ipswich/Portsmouth v Bournemouth
Northampton/MK Dons v Chelsea
Nottingham Forest v Watford
Oxford United v Newport County/Blackburn
Shrewsbury v Sheffield Wednesday
West Bromwich/Bristol City v Peterborough
Wycombe/Aston Villa v Manchester City
Quote from: dec on January 11, 2016, 08:45:59 PM
FA Cup fourth-round draw
Arsenal v Burnley
Bury/Bradford City v Hull City
Carlisle/Yeovil v Everton
Colchester v Tottenham/Leicester
Crystal Palace v Stoke City
Derby v Manchester United
Eastleigh/Bolton v Leeds United
Exeter City/Liverpool v West Ham
Huddersfield/Reading v Walsall
Ipswich/Portsmouth v Bournemouth
Northampton/MK Dons v Chelsea
Nottingham Forest v Watford
Oxford United v Newport County/Blackburn
Shrewsbury v Sheffield Wednesday
West Bromwich/Bristol City v Peterborough
Wycombe/Aston Villa v Manchester City
That's Utd out
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 11, 2016, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: dec on January 11, 2016, 08:45:59 PM
FA Cup fourth-round draw
Arsenal v Burnley
Bury/Bradford City v Hull City
Carlisle/Yeovil v Everton
Colchester v Tottenham/Leicester
Crystal Palace v Stoke City
Derby v Manchester United
Eastleigh/Bolton v Leeds United
Exeter City/Liverpool v West Ham
Huddersfield/Reading v Walsall
Ipswich/Portsmouth v Bournemouth
Northampton/MK Dons v Chelsea
Nottingham Forest v Watford
Oxford United v Newport County/Blackburn
Shrewsbury v Sheffield Wednesday
West Bromwich/Bristol City v Peterborough
Wycombe/Aston Villa v Manchester City
That's Utd out
always makes it a bit more interesting when the bigger teams are drawn away from home. potential for a couple of shocks in that draw.
The ref screwing Newcastle big time tonight.
Quote from: annapr on January 12, 2016, 08:21:16 PM
The ref screwing Newcastle big time tonight.
Course ::)
These things have a way of of evening out over the season... Newcastle not playing badly
BT sport is getting on my tits. "Let's go and see what Howard Webb thinks". Nobody cares what fecking Howard webb thinks.
Quote from: SHEEDY on January 12, 2016, 09:57:31 PM
BT sport is getting on my tits. "Let's go and see what Howard Webb thinks". Nobody cares what fecking Howard webb thinks.
You should. He knows the laws of the game as opposed to those other clowns who know what they want the laws to be - depending on who's playing. The BT crowd embarrassed themselves withh their anti LVG agenda dictating it was never a penalty til they referred to the big boys
Quote from: SHEEDY on January 12, 2016, 09:57:31 PM
BT sport is getting on my tits. "Let's go and see what Howard Webb thinks". Nobody cares what fecking Howard webb thinks.
Or that Welsh cnut who's assisting the assistant commentator.
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 12, 2016, 10:14:51 PM
Quote from: SHEEDY on January 12, 2016, 09:57:31 PM
BT sport is getting on my tits. "Let's go and see what Howard Webb thinks". Nobody cares what fecking Howard webb thinks.
You should. He knows the laws of the game as opposed to those other clowns who know what they want the laws to be - depending on who's playing. The BT crowd embarrassed themselves withh their anti LVG agenda dictating it was never a penalty til they referred to the big boys
As I was watching the game tonight I thought to myself its getting beyond control at this stage, BT Sports now think that as well as a commentator we need two fecking summarizers and a former ref telling us what we're seeing. I actually don't care what Howard Webb thinks :-) like most people I'll form my own opinion and right or wrong nobody will tell me different.
Leicester tipping along nicely...top 4 nailed on surely.
No one wants to win the league
Quote from: laoislad on January 12, 2016, 10:23:39 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on January 12, 2016, 10:18:32 PM
Quote from: SHEEDY on January 12, 2016, 09:57:31 PM
BT sport is getting on my tits. "Let's go and see what Howard Webb thinks". Nobody cares what fecking Howard webb thinks.
Or that Welsh cnut who's assisting the assistant commentator.
Glenn Hoddle is a bigger cnut
The fact he is even allowed on TV after some of the things he has said in the past is a disgrace.
Agreed.
QuoteBREAKING NEWS
Manuel Pellegrini says he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
That's Sky Sports. Looks like Pep must be lined up alright.
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 01:08:37 PM
QuoteBREAKING NEWS
Manuel Pellegrini says he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
That's Sky Sports. Looks like Pep must be lined up alright.
and there we go. 2 minutes later
QuoteBREAKING NEWS
Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will take over as Manchester City manager in the summer.
Quote from: laoislad on February 01, 2016, 01:18:32 PM
Only because Man United didn't want him........ ;)
He'll be found out in the Premier League.
The least surprising news of the season so far. Does it make City more or less likely to win this seasons title though???
Quote from: laoislad on February 01, 2016, 01:18:32 PM
Only because Man United didn't want him........ ;)
Man Utd are looking for another banker to run the team into the ground
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 01:20:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 01, 2016, 01:18:32 PM
Only because Man United didn't want him........ ;)
He'll be found out in the Premier League.
Greatest league in the world ye know! He's only an auld bluffer anyway and will be found out by the intensity of the PL.
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on February 01, 2016, 01:49:54 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 01, 2016, 01:20:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 01, 2016, 01:18:32 PM
Only because Man United didn't want him........ ;)
He'll be found out in the Premier League.
Greatest league in the world ye know! He's only an auld bluffer anyway and will be found out by the intensity of the PL.
A wet week night game at Stoke will be the end of him.
Be interesting if City draw Bayern in the Champions League..
My prediction for Leicester to either go down or just about stay up is going fantastically well. ;D
Not at all we can be assured they stay up at the very least lol
I see Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of grooming and one count of sexual activity with a child. The p***k. He'll be on trial for a further 2 charges of sexual activity with a minor. I presume this is his career done.
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 10, 2016, 03:22:24 PM
I see Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of grooming and one count of sexual activity with a child. The p***k. He'll be on trial for a further 2 charges of sexual activity with a minor. I presume this is his career done.
Jail term likely?
I'd say a suspended sentence and being placed on the sex offenders list is the most likely conclusion.
Quote from: Walter Cronc on February 10, 2016, 03:32:59 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 10, 2016, 03:22:24 PM
I see Adam Johnson has pleaded guilty to one count of grooming and one count of sexual activity with a child. The p***k. He'll be on trial for a further 2 charges of sexual activity with a minor. I presume this is his career done.
Jail term likely?
Probably depends of the nature of the 2 charges he still faces, and whether he is guilty of them or not. At the moment it sounds like grooming and 'kissing' the child. I'm not sure what age she actually is.
The Arse beat Leicester and Tottenham are one up against Man City
Hard to believe that this time last year Leicester were 7 points from safety and now they lead the division by 5 points.Really hope they do it.
I hope they do it too. Shows the value of a good manager. Leicester have only one really good player in Mahrez, and Kante looks good too, but the rest are mostly journeymen. Yet Ranieiri has them really well organised and has worked wonders with them.
How many points will win it this year? United won with 75 in 1997 so I think whoever wins will be lower than that. The max you can get from 9 games is 27 points so Leicester can get 87 if they win them all, Spurs 82 and Arsenal 79. If Leicester win 6 of 9 (78 Points) Spurs will need 8 of 9 and Arsenal 9 of 9. Therefore I predict that 75 points will win it easily. In fact 73 will prob do it.
Leicester "should" win the next 6 games going on their performances this season. I hope they do.
Playing the same players all season I thought Leicester have shown signs of tiredness in recent games. I hope they do it as they are the only side in the Premier league that deserve to win the league this season.
I believe Leicester City can remain to be on top of the Premier League. I wasn't really a fan of them but watching them play recently, I'm really impressed!!
Quote from: Angus on March 06, 2016, 08:38:30 AM
I believe Leicester City can remain to be on top of the Premier League. I wasn't really a fan of them but watching them play recently, I'm really impressed!!
I think the spuds will win it if Leicester don't, that said LC will probably push on and win it based on strength of schedule, no more games against the other top three teams.
If the other teams do not lie down to Leicester,on the basis of they'd rather see them,as opposed to a big club,like Spurs,win the league then I'd say there is still a long way to go.
Why do you bother Tony ?
Quote from: T Fearon on March 06, 2016, 09:54:37 PM
If the other teams do not lie down to Leicester,on the basis of they'd rather see them,as opposed to a big club,like Spurs,win the league then I'd say there is still a long way to go.
Pick out the teams Tony you think will lie down and give Leicester a free ride?
Leicester v Newcastle
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Leicester v Southampton
Sunderland v Leicester
Leicester v West Ham
Leicester v Swansea
Man Utd v Leicester
Leicester v Everton
Chelsea v Leicester
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 06, 2016, 11:31:55 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on March 06, 2016, 09:54:37 PM
If the other teams do not lie down to Leicester,on the basis of they'd rather see them,as opposed to a big club,like Spurs,win the league then I'd say there is still a long way to go.
Pick out the teams Tony you think will lie down and give Leicester a free ride?
Leicester v Newcastle
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Leicester v Southampton
Sunderland v Leicester
Leicester v West Ham
Leicester v Swansea
Man Utd v Leicester
Leicester v Everton
Chelsea v Leicester
Last 3 games at start of season would have looked tough.... For the Leicester to win at Stamford Bridge ... Icing on cake
I just wish Leicester could play the Vile nine more times.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2016, 11:40:39 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 06, 2016, 11:31:55 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on March 06, 2016, 09:54:37 PM
If the other teams do not lie down to Leicester,on the basis of they'd rather see them,as opposed to a big club,like Spurs,win the league then I'd say there is still a long way to go.
Pick out the teams Tony you think will lie down and give Leicester a free ride?
Leicester v Newcastle
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Leicester v Southampton
Sunderland v Leicester
Leicester v West Ham
Leicester v Swansea
Man Utd v Leicester
Leicester v Everton
Chelsea v Leicester
Last 3 games at start of season would have looked tough.... For the Leicester to win at Stamford Bridge ... Icing on cake
The last game of Leicester City against Chelsea feels like challenger trying to snatch the league title from the defending Champs! This will be fun!
If Leicester need a pt from the last game they will get it.
Even the Chelsea fans will be roaring them on.
Quote from: Angus on March 09, 2016, 07:06:08 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2016, 11:40:39 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 06, 2016, 11:31:55 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on March 06, 2016, 09:54:37 PM
If the other teams do not lie down to Leicester,on the basis of they'd rather see them,as opposed to a big club,like Spurs,win the league then I'd say there is still a long way to go.
Pick out the teams Tony you think will lie down and give Leicester a free ride?
Leicester v Newcastle
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Leicester v Southampton
Sunderland v Leicester
Leicester v West Ham
Leicester v Swansea
Man Utd v Leicester
Leicester v Everton
Chelsea v Leicester
Last 3 games at start of season would have looked tough.... For the Leicester to win at Stamford Bridge ... Icing on cake
The last game of Leicester City against Chelsea feels like challenger trying to snatch the league title from the defending Champs! This will be fun!
I think they will have it in the bag before that game.
Quote from: GJL on March 09, 2016, 09:21:30 AM
Quote from: Angus on March 09, 2016, 07:06:08 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2016, 11:40:39 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 06, 2016, 11:31:55 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on March 06, 2016, 09:54:37 PM
If the other teams do not lie down to Leicester,on the basis of they'd rather see them,as opposed to a big club,like Spurs,win the league then I'd say there is still a long way to go.
Pick out the teams Tony you think will lie down and give Leicester a free ride?
Leicester v Newcastle
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Leicester v Southampton
Sunderland v Leicester
Leicester v West Ham
Leicester v Swansea
Man Utd v Leicester
Leicester v Everton
Chelsea v Leicester
Last 3 games at start of season would have looked tough.... For the Leicester to win at Stamford Bridge ... Icing on cake
The last game of Leicester City against Chelsea feels like challenger trying to snatch the league title from the defending Champs! This will be fun!
I think they will have it in the bag before that game.
Leicester City prolly will have the title secured in their hands, it's just like the final match against Chelsea will look like a turnover of the title :D
But then. Do you guys think that the Foxes will dominate the Blues during their match? Or will Chelsea fire back even for the last time?
What would be fun is if Leicester need a result against Chelsea to stop Spurs/Arsenal from winning the league. Interesting to see how Chelsea players/fans would approach the game.
The Leicester City steam roller keeps rolling on! God it's going to be an eventful two months for them!
Thoughts on 15-1 on them winning the title at old traford. I thought should have been higher..
Surely this would be the 1st father and son to win the premier league?
Quote from: From the Bunker on March 14, 2016, 09:59:16 PM
The Leicester City steam roller keeps rolling on! God it's going to be an eventful two months for them!
I cannot agree more, mate! Theyve been really amazing this season. I wasnt a fan of them but I am in awe of how consistent they are!
Quote from: Longshanks on March 15, 2016, 10:29:49 AM
Surely this would be the 1st father and son to win the premier league?
Ian Wright and Sean Wright Phillips.
Quote from: shark on March 15, 2016, 11:42:58 AM
Quote from: Longshanks on March 15, 2016, 10:29:49 AM
Surely this would be the 1st father and son to win the premier league?
Ian Wright and Sean Wright Phillips.
Okay so 1st son that wasn't adopted then.. ;) ;)
Another good win for the foxes today.8 points clear ahead of the spuds tie tomorrow.
Brilliant. They're not wobbling. Grinding out a few 1-0s.
It's all about running out of games to lose at this stage!
Spuds to choke on the cherries tomorrow.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2016, 11:05:52 PM
Spuds to choke on the cherries tomorrow.
Would hate to see Spurs win the league but I hope they finish above Arsenal.
Quote from: laoislad on March 19, 2016, 11:33:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 19, 2016, 11:05:52 PM
Spuds to choke on the cherries tomorrow.
Would hate to see Spurs win the league but I hope they finish above Arsenal.
They would finish above Arsenal if consistency is their mantra! ;)
All this talk of the winners finishing on or around 75 points seems mad considering Leicester have 66 with 7 games left.
Wheels look like they are firmly staying on! Stuff of champions. Five out of last six won one nil. Takes some balls that
Liverpool can still win the league on goal difference.
It's ON!
Quote from: HiMucker on April 03, 2016, 03:55:34 PM
Wheels look like they are firmly staying on! Stuff of champions. Five out of last six won one nil. Takes some balls that
Does no one find this boring to watch, or the death of football, or annoyed that Leicester are parking the bus?
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 04, 2016, 01:18:16 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 03, 2016, 03:55:34 PM
Wheels look like they are firmly staying on! Stuff of champions. Five out of last six won one nil. Takes some balls that
Does no one find this boring to watch, or the death of football, or annoyed that Leicester are parking the bus?
They weren't parking the bus at start of season. Up to Xmas... They are in sure nervous at this point so cautious approach is totally understandable
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2016, 01:26:31 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 04, 2016, 01:18:16 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 03, 2016, 03:55:34 PM
Wheels look like they are firmly staying on! Stuff of champions. Five out of last six won one nil. Takes some balls that
Does no one find this boring to watch, or the death of football, or annoyed that Leicester are parking the bus?
They weren't parking the bus at start of season. Up to Xmas... They are in sure nervous at this point so cautious approach is totally understandable
It's quite an amazing story and if they get over the line their fans wont care one bit what way they done it!
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 04, 2016, 01:18:16 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 03, 2016, 03:55:34 PM
Wheels look like they are firmly staying on! Stuff of champions. Five out of last six won one nil. Takes some balls that
Does no one find this boring to watch, or the death of football, or annoyed that Leicester are parking the bus?
Really Norf?? ;)
http://sportige.com/liverpool-vs-chelsea-aftermath-why-does-jose-mourinho-park-the-bus-01-21-2015/
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 04, 2016, 01:44:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2016, 01:26:31 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 04, 2016, 01:18:16 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 03, 2016, 03:55:34 PM
Wheels look like they are firmly staying on! Stuff of champions. Five out of last six won one nil. Takes some balls that
Does no one find this boring to watch, or the death of football, or annoyed that Leicester are parking the bus?
They weren't parking the bus at start of season. Up to Xmas... They are in sure nervous at this point so cautious approach is totally understandable
It's quite an amazing story and if they get over the line their fans wont care one bit what way they done it!
We're all GAA fans this is the 'modern' game now!!!
Id say that's the league over... Two goals for Vardy.. Backed him at 5/1 ... Which was nice... Spurs to win today by a couple, but not too many games left...
Leicester City now 1/8 with Paddy Power!
Spurs 15/2.
Would love to see a United win today.
Good win for the Foxes today.The thing I like about them is they keep attacking to the end where as most teams in there situation would park the bus with a 1-0 lead.Nine points from 5 games is all they need to fulfill the biggest surprise since the great Forest team back in the seventies'
Quote from: maigheo on April 10, 2016, 03:49:53 PM
Good win for the Foxes today.The thing I like about them is they keep attacking to the end where as most teams in there situation would park the bus with a 1-0 lead.Nine points from 5 games is all they need to fulfill the biggest surprise since the great Forest team back in the seventies'
Or 6 from 5 if Spurs are beaten today.
Quote from: laoislad on April 10, 2016, 05:00:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2016, 03:47:17 PM
Would love to see a United win today.
Fcuk that. A draw would be great though.
A win for them is obviously unlikely so a draw would do the trick leaving them 8 from 15.
Brilliant season for LC, I am delighted for them and their fans, I hope they get the league sewn up before too long, united are after two of their best and that is the cost of success at a club like LC.
I reckon spurs will win league by 1 point
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 11:28:56 AM
I reckon spurs will win league by 1 point
They're 5/1 with most bookies . . . knock yourself out!!!
Quote from: maigheo on April 10, 2016, 03:49:53 PM
Good win for the Foxes today.The thing I like about them is they keep attacking to the end where as most teams in there situation would park the bus with a 1-0 lead.Nine points from 5 games is all they need to fulfill the biggest surprise since the great Forest team back in the seventies'
They are parking the bus and hoofing the ball up the field to a lone striker.
Quote from: screenexile on April 11, 2016, 11:33:45 AM
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 11:28:56 AM
I reckon spurs will win league by 1 point
They're 5/1 with most bookies . . . knock yourself out!!!
Yeah they're good value - might have a go on it.
I'm thinking Spurs could get 12 from 15 where Leicester might get no more than 5.
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 11:36:26 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 11, 2016, 11:33:45 AM
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 11:28:56 AM
I reckon spurs will win league by 1 point
They're 5/1 with most bookies . . . knock yourself out!!!
Yeah they're good value - might have a go on it.
I'm thinking Spurs could get 12 from 15 where Leicester might get no more than 5.
The way Leicester are going they will gather enough points to win it.
6 points will win it for them but I'm just thinking if West Ham where to beat them in the next game they might get a bit of nerves! However if they take 6 points from next two games they will win it – still think spurs are a good value bet.
They have 3 home games in which to get 6 points, Spurs need to win all their games I'd say to win the league, very doable but unlikely... West Ham have improved massively and Swansea getting a bit of form also. Chelsea will decide who wins the league
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2016, 12:26:07 PM
They have 3 home games in which to get 6 points, Spurs need to win all their games I'd say to win the league, very doable but unlikely... West Ham have improved massively and Swansea getting a bit of form also. Chelsea will decide who wins the league
I think if they win 5 out of six they could do it. I'd fancy them to take all 3 against Stoke, West Brom & Newcastle and one of the other two Soton or Chelsea
Yeah Chelsea are the king makers!
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 12:39:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2016, 12:26:07 PM
They have 3 home games in which to get 6 points, Spurs need to win all their games I'd say to win the league, very doable but unlikely... West Ham have improved massively and Swansea getting a bit of form also. Chelsea will decide who wins the league
I think if they win 5 out of six they could do it. I'd fancy them to take all 3 against Stoke, West Brom & Newcastle and one of the other two Soton or Chelsea
Yeah Chelsea are the king makers!
Their record against Chelsea ain't great in fairness...
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2016, 12:46:24 PM
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 12:39:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2016, 12:26:07 PM
They have 3 home games in which to get 6 points, Spurs need to win all their games I'd say to win the league, very doable but unlikely... West Ham have improved massively and Swansea getting a bit of form also. Chelsea will decide who wins the league
I think if they win 5 out of six they could do it. I'd fancy them to take all 3 against Stoke, West Brom & Newcastle and one of the other two Soton or Chelsea
Yeah Chelsea are the king makers!
Their record against Chelsea ain't great in fairness...
Haven't beaten Chelsea away since 1990, a horrible record. Think Leicester if they need the points there on the final day will find them very obliging hosts.
The Leicester fairytale might turn into a bit of a nightmare.
http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/questions-over-leicester-city-s-finances-cloud-title-charge-1.2606427?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Tickets for Leicester's last home game of the season against Everton on sale for £3000 on on-line tickets sites. Hopefully their die hard fans will have secured themselves a ticket and won't be ripped off by ticket touts.
While I do reckon it's all over for Spurs, when Leicester visit Chelsea, it'll be John Terry's last ever match in a blue shirt, before he goes off to join the Nazi party or something like that. I can't see Chelsea doing anything less than putting on a show for JT. He actually does the deserve it too, the big racist cnut.
Quote from: thewobbler on April 12, 2016, 07:45:58 AM
While I do reckon it's all over for Spurs, when Leicester visit Chelsea, it'll be John Terry's last ever match in a blue shirt, before he goes off to join the Nazi party or something like that. I can't see Chelsea doing anything less than putting on a show for JT. He actually does the deserve it too, the big racist cnut.
I saw Ray Wilkins on Sky at the weekend saying that whatever Conte does when he takes over he 'must keep JT'. They are unbelievable Jeff.
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 12, 2016, 09:03:37 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 12, 2016, 07:45:58 AM
While I do reckon it's all over for Spurs, when Leicester visit Chelsea, it'll be John Terry's last ever match in a blue shirt, before he goes off to join the Nazi party or something like that. I can't see Chelsea doing anything less than putting on a show for JT. He actually does the deserve it too, the big racist cnut.
I saw Ray Wilkins on Sky at the weekend saying that whatever Conte does when he takes over he 'must keep JT'. They are unbelievable Jeff.
Maybe they're afraid of what might happen if he's released into the normal world. Maybe they're right.
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Quote from: From the Bunker on April 16, 2016, 08:20:15 PM
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Something he said after a few drinks?
Massive game today between Norwich and Sunderland. Biggest of the season for both teams.
Managers decide to leave Wes Houlihan and John O'Shea on the bench, Robbie Brady taken off at half time for tactical reasons (i.e. he was feckin brutal)
Not great from an Irish point of view
Quote from: From the Bunker on April 16, 2016, 08:20:15 PM
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Great job well done. Thank you Joleon.
KRO. SOTV.
Villa relegated too... They may struggle to get back up again.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 17, 2016, 10:17:21 AM
Villa relegated too... They may struggle to get back up again.
They might struggle to stay in the Championship never mind promotion!
Hopefully.
Beginning of the end?
Hammers 2 Leicester 1 after 86 and Vardy sent off
High drama at Leicester. That draw could be huge for them.
Fair balls to Ulloa, soon as penalty awarded he grabbed the ball.
That ref must have had money on the game
4 penalty decisions in that game and i think the ref got them all wrong.
That point could be massive for Leicester.
It's gonna be tight. I can see Spurs winning 5 from 5, so Leicester will need to beat Swansea and Everton at home, and one of Chelsea/Man U.
I don't see this being tight at all. Spurs not good enough to be perfect in the run in.
Quote from: Syferus on April 17, 2016, 05:10:45 PM
I don't see this being tight at all. Spurs not good enough to be perfect in the run in.
I'm not so sure.
Stoke A - they're on their holidays already
West Brom H - Spurs win
Chelsea A - they're a shambles and nothing to play for
Southampton H - spurs win
Newcastle A - will depend if they're down by then.
Spurs are capable of winning all 5. I hope not though. Hope Leicester do it.
Southampton are one the dodgiest teams to play. I can't see how Chelsea is going to be an easy game either at Samford Bridge. It's a London derby to boot. Newcastle will be fighting tooth and nail on the last day too.
Spurs are a decent team but they are not the sort of team you could ever rely on to sweep the table. And they'd need to do that and LC drop points in nearly every remaining game. It's just not realistic. LC have had their name on this title since mid-season but no one could accept it because of how improbable the idea was.
On another season both Manchester clubs,Liverpool,Chelsea,Arsenal could be chasing for the title the odds on all of those clubs doing as bad next season will be very long.
The opportunity of a lifetime is there for Leicester City to take and if they could hand pick one team to chase them to the league title i think it would have been Tottenham.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on April 17, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
On another season both Manchester clubs,Liverpool,Chelsea,Arsenal could be chasing for the title the odds on all of those clubs doing as bad next season will be very long.
The opportunity of a lifetime is there for Leicester City to take and if they could hand pick one team to chase them to the league title i think it would have been Tottenham.
I'd have picked Kilkenny Minor footballers.
Disappointing that both Wes Houlihan and John O'Shea were only regarded as good enough for the bench on Saturday, in what was the biggest game of the season so far for their clubs.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on April 17, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
On another season both Manchester clubs,Liverpool,Chelsea,Arsenal could be chasing for the title the odds on all of those clubs doing as bad next season will be very long.
The opportunity of a lifetime is there for Leicester City to take and if they could hand pick one team to chase them to the league title i think it would have been Tottenham.
I'm delighted that it's Spurs and I really hope that LC win it. The anguish on Tony's face seeing Celtic beaten by Rangers in the cup and Spurs losing their only realistic chance of winning the EL for 50 odd years will be immeasurable!
I'm surprised its taken so long for Vardy to get booked for diving, he's always at it. Yesterdays dive was similar to the one against United last year where he threw himself in front of an opponent.
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Cant appeal 2 x yellows.
He should actually get another game for his reaction but hes not Diego Costa so....
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Look at the way he moves in front of the defender then throws himself to the ground, the ball has gone to the left whilst he's gone to the right. I'll be very surprised if the ban is rescinded.
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2016, 10:16:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Cant appeal 2 x yellows.
He should actually get another game for his reaction but hes not a hateful c*nt unlike Diego Costa so....
You made a typo, so I fixed it.
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2016, 10:16:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Cant appeal 2 x yellows.
He should actually get another game for his reaction but hes not Diego Costa so....
Yawn.....
Quote from: thebigfella on April 18, 2016, 10:22:25 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2016, 10:16:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Cant appeal 2 x yellows.
He should actually get another game for his reaction but hes not a hateful c*nt unlike Diego Costa so....
You made a typo, so I fixed it.
He looks like one though, did you see him pointing the finger in the refs face yesterday. NT is right, if he wasn't English there would be more said about the dive and his reaction to the sending off.
Don't get all this love in for Leicester too
Quote from: thebigfella on April 18, 2016, 10:22:25 AM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on April 18, 2016, 10:16:44 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 10:14:27 AM
Vardys seding of looked harsh, hope he gets it sorted on appeal.
Cant appeal 2 x yellows.
He should actually get another game for his reaction but hes not a hateful c*nt unlike Diego Costa so....
You made a typo, so I fixed it.
He'd be regarded as a bit of a hateful cnut if he played for a top team, its just the way it works..
Jailbird diver with a hint of racism.
To be fair to vardy , i thought the first booking was extremely harsh.
He certainly tried to make the most of the contact for the second one, but it was no worse a dive than Reids for the west ham penalty.
Some crazy inconsistency from the referee yesterday.
Huth should have had a penalty given against him and one for him and the carroll challenge was never a pen either
Fair play to Leicester. They gave up the hurling and put all their efforts into football and now look where they are..
Take note Kilkenny....
Vardy's divers an example what has gone wrong with soccer. There was a slight pull on his arm, yes, but then he jumped off his feet like they had been lassoed. He blatantly tried to con the ref and thus was attempting to cheat.
How is this any better than say doping?
Quote from: muppet on April 18, 2016, 02:21:51 PM
Vardy's divers an example what has gone wrong with soccer. There was a slight pull on his arm, yes, but then he jumped off his feet like they had been lassoed. He blatantly tried to con the ref and thus was attempting to cheat.
How is this any better than say doping?
Part of the problem is this ' he was entitled to go down' attitude trotted out by most pundits.
TBF some of them did call Vardy on it, but all to often all you get is 'there was contact' or 'he is entitled to go down looking that'.
Going to stick a few bob on Spurs to win it at 3/1. Will make it interesting 8)
A big problem is the way its seemingly acceptable for a player to grab another mans arm - that is a foul and therefore Vardy was being fouled for a few seconds before he hit the ground. It cannot be said for definite that it was a dive either, he was going at full pelt and there was a tangling of legs that influenced what happened. He is a lot more likeable than Costa too.
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 18, 2016, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 18, 2016, 02:21:51 PM
Vardy's divers an example what has gone wrong with soccer. There was a slight pull on his arm, yes, but then he jumped off his feet like they had been lassoed. He blatantly tried to con the ref and thus was attempting to cheat.
How is this any better than say doping?
Part of the problem is this ' he was entitled to go down' attitude trotted out by most pundits.
TBF some of them did call Vardy on it, but all to often all you get is 'there was contact' or 'he is entitled to go down looking that'.
This is a huge part of the problem. It is a contact sport.
Quote from: nrico2006 on April 18, 2016, 02:56:47 PM
A big problem is the way its seemingly acceptable for a player to grab another mans arm - that is a foul and therefore Vardy was being fouled for a few seconds before he hit the ground. It cannot be said for definite that it was a dive either, he was going at full pelt and there was a tangling of legs that influenced what happened. He is a lot more likeable than Costa too.
More likeable? Racist, convicting of assault? You think that's likable.
Quote from: muppet on April 18, 2016, 03:11:51 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 18, 2016, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 18, 2016, 02:21:51 PM
Vardy's divers an example what has gone wrong with soccer. There was a slight pull on his arm, yes, but then he jumped off his feet like they had been lassoed. He blatantly tried to con the ref and thus was attempting to cheat.
How is this any better than say doping?
Part of the problem is this ' he was entitled to go down' attitude trotted out by most pundits.
TBF some of them did call Vardy on it, but all to often all you get is 'there was contact' or 'he is entitled to go down looking that'.
This is a huge part of the problem. It is a contact sport.
The other problem is that referees will only ever give you a penalty if you go down even if you're being pulled to pieces.
Ever saw a penalty given when an attacker is pulled back but stayed on his feet?
i had to laugh at Mike Dean not sending off Zabaleta on Saturday, it was a very obvious 2nd yellow and this was the same ref who couldn't get his card out quick enough to send Mata off against West Brom even though Zabaleta's challenge was a much more cynical.
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Quote from: muppet on April 18, 2016, 03:11:51 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on April 18, 2016, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 18, 2016, 02:21:51 PM
Vardy's divers an example what has gone wrong with soccer. There was a slight pull on his arm, yes, but then he jumped off his feet like they had been lassoed. He blatantly tried to con the ref and thus was attempting to cheat.
How is this any better than say doping?
Part of the problem is this ' he was entitled to go down' attitude trotted out by most pundits.
TBF some of them did call Vardy on it, but all to often all you get is 'there was contact' or 'he is entitled to go down looking that'.
This is a huge part of the problem. It is a contact sport.
The other problem is that referees will only ever give you a penalty if you go down even if you're being pulled to pieces.
Ever saw a penalty given when an attacker is pulled back but stayed on his feet?
Niall Quinn v Spain World Cup 2002.
But your point is valid and that is part of the problem too. The same applies in GAA. You could kill a Michael Murphy or Aiden O'Shea type player and they won't get a free.
Vardy charged with misconduct so will miss one or two more. Could be vital
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 11:36:26 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 11, 2016, 11:33:45 AM
Quote from: WT4E on April 11, 2016, 11:28:56 AM
I reckon spurs will win league by 1 point
They're 5/1 with most bookies . . . knock yourself out!!!
Yeah they're good value - might have a go on it.
I'm thinking Spurs could get 12 from 15 where Leicester might get no more than 5.
I stand by this!! ;D
Quote from: gawa316 on April 18, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
Vardy charged with misconduct so will miss one or two more. Could be vital
Agree, he's the man that makes them tick and allows them to play in their counter attacking style. They will struggle without him.
Given starts for the first time tonight for Stoke, clean sheet from him today would make life just a little bit more interesting...
Quote from: heganboy on April 18, 2016, 07:30:42 PM
Given starts for the first time tonight for Stoke, clean sheet from him today would make life just a little bit more interesting...
Spurs 1 up. I think Leicester's days at the top are now numbered if Vardy is to sit out half of the run-in.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2016, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 18, 2016, 07:30:42 PM
Given starts for the first time tonight for Stoke, clean sheet from him today would make life just a little bit more interesting...
Spurs 1 up. I think Leicester's days at the top are now numbered if Vardy is to sit out half of the run-in.
Did he not get a second yellow? 1 match ban?
Quote from: ballinaman on April 18, 2016, 08:23:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 18, 2016, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 18, 2016, 07:30:42 PM
Given starts for the first time tonight for Stoke, clean sheet from him today would make life just a little bit more interesting...
Spurs 1 up. I think Leicester's days at the top are now numbered if Vardy is to sit out half of the run-in.
Did he not get a second yellow? 1 match ban?
he got charged with misconduct for his reaction to the ref when he got sent off, an extra 1 match ban looming.
Leicester can't be pleased with the lack of effort from Stoke tonight.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 18, 2016, 09:48:49 PM
Leicester can't be pleased with the lack of effort from Stoke tonight.
Stoke are somehow in 9th place in the table. Some bad teams in the Premier League.
I think Spurs have it now. Leicester need 8 points, can't see that happening if Vardy is out for a few games. They'd have to beat Chelsea or Man U away. Pity.
Quote from: Aaron Boone on April 18, 2016, 09:58:39 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on April 18, 2016, 09:48:49 PM
Leicester can't be pleased with the lack of effort from Stoke tonight.
Stoke are somehow in 9th place in the table. Some bad teams in the Premier League.
Arsenal have fallen away badly
Quote from: gawa316 on April 18, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
Vardy charged with misconduct so will miss one or two more. Could be vital
Chat shit, get banned?
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 18, 2016, 11:42:45 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 18, 2016, 05:33:55 PM
Vardy charged with misconduct so will miss one or two more. Could be vital
Chat shit, get banned?
You're better than that AZ!!!
Quote from: hardstation on April 18, 2016, 11:03:59 PM
Was Vardy not on a bit of a drought just a few games ago, and Leicester kept winning?
Get Heskey back.
Quote from: BennyCake on April 18, 2016, 10:43:23 PM
I think Spurs have it now. Leicester need 8 points, can't see that happening if Vardy is out for a few games. They'd have to beat Chelsea or Man U away. Pity.
I can see them winning one of those two.
Spurs play after Leicester for the next 3 games
If Spurs win the next 4 I think they'll nick it.
And I thought Chelsea winning the league was bad :-/
The Spurs Chelsea game in a couple of weeks is huge.
The fairytale could be crushed on the back of Vardy diving.
Pochettino could be the man who shot Bambi. I don't think he will care.
Quote from: BennyCake on April 18, 2016, 10:43:23 PM
I think Spurs have it now. Leicester need 8 points, can't see that happening if Vardy is out for a few games. They'd have to beat Chelsea or Man U away. Pity.
and how many points do Spurs need? Leicester are 5 clear after 34 matches, I'm sure they have enough in the tank to clinch the title. Vardy will come back refreshed and read to go for the final 2 games
Spurs were class last night.
Played the best football all year. Hope they do it.
think spurs will do it now as well. leicester might only get 2 draws from their last 3 games.
If Vardy is banned for the extra game and misses the United game then I'd fancy United to get to beat them, he's not missed one league game this season and without him they don't have any pace up top. If Spurs win every game Leicester need 8 points as Spurs have the better goal difference, I can see it going to the final day and you'd have to wonder how bothered Chelsea would be although look at Liverpool on the final day in 95 when they knew taking points of Blackburn would do United a favour. Then again look at QPR in 2012 they were brilliant for 90 minutes then downed tools in injury time when they knew they were safe.
Stoke were poor last night but thought Spurs were excellent, I'd make them favourites for the league next season as long as they buy well this summer. I'm surprised City are 5/4, new manager who is going to change the way City play completely and likely change half the team.
Arsenal must be starting to worry with Spurs building a new stadium too, Arsenal haven't really taken advantage of being a top 4 side for the last 20 years commercially like United & Chelsea have and Spurs will fancy their chances of catching them at all levels.
Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 19, 2016, 09:51:50 AM
If Vardy is banned for the extra game and misses the United game then I'd fancy United to get to beat them, he's not missed one league game this season and without him they don't have any pace up top. If Spurs win every game Leicester need 8 points as Spurs have the better goal difference, I can see it going to the final day and you'd have to wonder how bothered Chelsea would be although look at Liverpool on the final day in 95 when they knew taking points of Blackburn would do United a favour. Then again look at QPR in 2012 they were brilliant for 90 minutes then downed tools in injury time when they knew they were safe.
Stoke were poor last night but thought Spurs were excellent, I'd make them favourites for the league next season as long as they buy well this summer. I'm surprised City are 5/4, new manager who is going to change the way City play completely and likely change half the team.
Arsenal must be starting to worry with Spurs building a new stadium too, Arsenal haven't really taken advantage of being a top 4 side for the last 20 years commercially like United & Chelsea have and Spurs will fancy their chances of catching them at all levels.
Chelsea, who've had a fairly dismal season, have a huge say in who wins the league. I doubt they would want their London rivals to win it. It should be a ding dong battle @ the Bridge
Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 19, 2016, 09:51:50 AM
If Vardy is banned for the extra game and misses the United game then I'd fancy United to get to beat them, he's not missed one league game this season and without him they don't have any pace up top. If Spurs win every game Leicester need 8 points as Spurs have the better goal difference, I can see it going to the final day and you'd have to wonder how bothered Chelsea would be although look at Liverpool on the final day in 95 when they knew taking points of Blackburn would do United a favour. Then again look at QPR in 2012 they were brilliant for 90 minutes then downed tools in injury time when they knew they were safe.
Stoke were poor last night but thought Spurs were excellent, I'd make them favourites for the league next season as long as they buy well this summer. I'm surprised City are 5/4, new manager who is going to change the way City play completely and likely change half the team.
Arsenal must be starting to worry with Spurs building a new stadium too, Arsenal haven't really taken advantage of being a top 4 side for the last 20 years commercially like United & Chelsea have and Spurs will fancy their chances of catching them at all levels.
You sure Vardy has played every game?? I thought there was a spell he missed 2-3 games. Could be wrong.
I've said before, this assumption Spurs will be cash rich from moving into a new stadium is nonsense. Arsenal are a much bigger club financially and they struggled to be competitive both on/off the field due to a move. Spurs' top players only earn in the region of 60-90k (as far as I know). Once they become a force they will want a huge raise!
You cant compare Arsenal,commercially to Man United. Its like chalk and cheese! The problem there is Wenger is 10 years out of date but that's a whole other matter!
Also - we all assumed Chelsea would dominate after last season so I'd hold my horses yet.
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Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 19, 2016, 09:51:50 AM
If Vardy is banned for the extra game and misses the United game then I'd fancy United to get to beat them, he's not missed one league game this season and without him they don't have any pace up top. If Spurs win every game Leicester need 8 points as Spurs have the better goal difference, I can see it going to the final day and you'd have to wonder how bothered Chelsea would be although look at Liverpool on the final day in 95 when they knew taking points of Blackburn would do United a favour. Then again look at QPR in 2012 they were brilliant for 90 minutes then downed tools in injury time when they knew they were safe.
Stoke were poor last night but thought Spurs were excellent, I'd make them favourites for the league next season as long as they buy well this summer. I'm surprised City are 5/4, new manager who is going to change the way City play completely and likely change half the team.
Arsenal must be starting to worry with Spurs building a new stadium too, Arsenal haven't really taken advantage of being a top 4 side for the last 20 years commercially like United & Chelsea have and Spurs will fancy their chances of catching them at all levels.
You sure Vardy has played every game?? I thought there was a spell he missed 2-3 games. Could be wrong.
I've said before, this assumption Spurs will be cash rich from moving into a new stadium is nonsense. Arsenal are a much bigger club financially and they struggled to be competitive both on/off the field due to a move. Spurs' top players only earn in the region of 60-90k (as far as I know). Once they become a force they will want a huge raise!
You cant compare Arsenal,commercially to Man United. Its like chalk and cheese! The problem there is Wenger is 10 years out of date but that's a whole other matter!
Also - we all assumed Chelsea would dominate after last season so I'd hold my horses yet.
i thought Vardy had missed a game but apparently was that was a cup game, his stats say he's played 34 league game this season too.
I don't know what the costs each year will be of the new stadium but I'd imagine gate receipts will be similar to Arsenal so that would mean an extra £50-£60m for them and then there's the naming rights too plus next seasons CL money. That will be at least £110m worth of revenue to them, they could close the gap very quickly. I agree Arsenal are a much bigger club both in terms of success and financially too but they gap could be closed considerably off the pitch if Spurs can qualify for the CL for the next few years but more importantly keep hold of the manager and their best players. Arsenal shouldn't have been left behind by Chelsea commercially considering the huge head start they had on them.
Could be wrong but think Chelsea (with the signing of Kenyon) stole a march on all their peers in the Asian market, including United. This gave them a huge foot hold. Arsenal were hamstrung with the Emirates naming rights deal which at the time appeared good but quickly were overtaken.
When does this cash hit a ceiling though? Hopefully Leicester can do it but they are well bankrolled themselves.
Re: Vardy one of Leicesters best performances was away to Spurs in the FA Cup without him, Spurs stole a draw. I think Ozaki and Ulloa are decent strikers but Mahrez will have to pull it out of the bag over the next 4 games. He looks as if he's running on empty!
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 19, 2016, 10:54:43 AM
Could be wrong but think Chelsea (with the signing of Kenyon) stole a march on all their peers in the Asian market, including United. This gave them a huge foot hold. Arsenal were hamstrung with the Emirates naming rights deal which at the time appeared good but quickly were overtaken.
When does this cash hit a ceiling though? Hopefully Leicester can do it but they are well bankrolled themselves.
Re: Vardy one of Leicesters best performances was away to Spurs in the FA Cup without him, Spurs stole a draw. I think Ozaki and Ulloa are decent strikers but Mahrez will have to pull it out of the bag over the next 4 games. He looks as if he's running on empty!
FFP hasn't gone away so clubs have to be clever like City and their various 'alleged' artificial commercial deals to inject money into the club. City & PSG are getting away with at the moment but not sure how long the big clubs around Europe will put up with it. PSG & City don't sell many shirts around the world but yet make more money commercially than the likes of United, Barca & Real. Its not odd at all that most of these deals are with companies who have connections with the owners of the 2 clubs.
I think Arsenal got burned in the whole FFP saga also. They ran a tight ship thinking it would be implemented whereas City, Chelsea and not PSG made a laughing stock of it. West Ham will be the next mega club once they move to the Olympic Stadium. The two David's will make a fortune selling them to a foreign investor.
Is Arsenals problem not that they don't have the money but that Wenger won't spend it? Do they not have over 100m cash in the bank ?
Quote from: whitegoodman on April 19, 2016, 11:34:35 AM
Is Arsenals problem not that they don't have the money but that Wenger won't spend it? Do they not have over 100m cash in the bank ?
They have the money surely but everyone at Arsenal is happy except the fans. Shareholders making huge returns, Wenger on a huge salary (8 million a year) and a lot of average players earning in the region of 100k a week. Yet the fans pay for the most expensive tickets in Europe. And people wonder why they fight with each other inside and outside the stadium and call them fickle.
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 19, 2016, 11:26:46 AM
I think Arsenal got burned in the whole FFP saga also. They ran a tight ship thinking it would be implemented whereas City, Chelsea and not PSG made a laughing stock of it. West Ham will be the next mega club once they move to the Olympic Stadium. The two David's will make a fortune selling them to a foreign investor.
In fairness to Chelsea they've taken it seriously in recent years, they've really balanced the books in the last few years and haven't spent anything like they have done in previous years.
I'm not sure about West Ham, the media have gone overboard about this cheap deal with the stadium. Its a good deal for West Ham but the first £4m of any naming rights go to the owners of the Stadium and then its a 50;50 split there afterwards and there's something similar with the catering. Gate receipts won't be anything like Arsenal or Spurs would achieve either. Its obviously a great deal but and agree the two owners will make a fortune from this but not sure I see West Ham being a regular top 4 challenger.
Quote from: whitegoodman on April 19, 2016, 11:34:35 AM
Is Arsenals problem not that they don't have the money but that Wenger won't spend it? Do they not have over 100m cash in the bank ?
Think its nearer to £200m but FFP does restrict them going out on spending it all at once. I do think their probably waiting for when Wenger moves on and giving the next manager that money.
PFA Team of the season
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Sahko's run of form came a fraction too late ;)
Saw that team earlier, bar De Gea and Kane i don't think anyone would have predicted any of the others last August. Interesting times..
I don't understand the hype around De Gea. He's a very average goalkeeper. I'd rate Kasper Schmeichel above him.
Quote from: BennyCake on April 21, 2016, 08:51:10 PM
I don't understand the hype around De Gea. He's a very average goalkeeper. I'd rate Kasper Schmeichel above him.
Don't be silly, Kasper is a very good keeper, but De Gea has been consistently the best in the Epl for last 3/4 seasons
Quote from: BennyCake on April 21, 2016, 08:51:10 PM
I don't understand the hype around De Gea. He's a very average goalkeeper. I'd rate Kasper Schmeichel above him.
He's one of the best in the world, much better than Schmeichel.
Lloris has been very good this season too behind a very good defence.
Quote from: BennyCake on April 21, 2016, 08:51:10 PM
I don't understand the hype around De Gea. He's a very average goalkeeper. I'd rate Kasper Schmeichel above him.
Only thing very average about DeGea is the Man United team he has to play in. Take him of out the side and replace him with Kasper Schmeichel and I think United would have finish the season in 12th instead of outside chance of 4th
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Quote from: BennyCake on April 21, 2016, 08:51:10 PM
I don't understand the hype around De Gea. He's a very average goalkeeper. I'd rate Kasper Schmeichel above him.
Don't be silly, Kasper is a very good keeper, but De Gea has been consistently the best in the Epl for last 3/4 seasons
I don't disagree but it has got to the stage that every save he makes is being totally over-hyped due to him having the tag of the only man keeping United's season alive. Most of them are standard saves that you would expect any keeper at that level to make.
All keepers are expected to make saves, as forwards are expected to score goals, some are better than others and De Gea is the best keeper in the EPL
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Quote from: BennyCake on April 21, 2016, 08:51:10 PM
I don't understand the hype around De Gea. He's a very average goalkeeper. I'd rate Kasper Schmeichel above him.
Don't be silly, Kasper is a very good keeper, but De Gea has been consistently the best in the Epl for last 3/4 seasons
I don't disagree but it has got to the stage that every save he makes is being totally over-hyped due to him having the tag of the only man keeping United's season alive. Most of them are standard saves that you would expect any keeper at that level to make.
+1
De Gea is by far the best goalie in the Premier league ffs.
Quote from: laoislad on April 21, 2016, 10:05:02 PM
De Gea is by far the best goalie in the Premier league ffs.
Agreed, well him and Courtois
If Liverpool had De Gea, they'd be challenging
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If Liverpool had De Gea, they'd be challenging
Liverpool are very challenging
Quote from: Farrandeelin on August 03, 2015, 10:41:40 PM
I hope Villa go down. I'm sick of them finishing down in the middle of the bottom half of the league every season.
Title will be interesting, Chelsea will be favourites obviously. Utd and Arsenal will push them hard I think. Not convinced about city either. It could end up being between them and Liverpool for 4th spot.
As for who WILL go down, I think Bournemouth, Norwich and any of Sunderland, Leicester, Newcastle for the remaining place.
Most of the predictions were crap but this wan wasn't bad
Leicester not missing Vardy today. 2-0 up after 30mins.
Quote from: laoislad on April 24, 2016, 04:47:14 PM
Leicester not missing Vardy today. 2-0 up after 30mins.
Leicester fans singing ' 4-0 to the one man team'.
Leicester need 5 points from LVG, Everton and Chelsea if Spurs win their next 4.
Quote from: seafoid on April 24, 2016, 07:16:20 PM
Leicester need 5 points from LVG, Everton and Chelsea if Spurs win their next 4.
Tottenham should slip up in at least one of their remaining four games. One more win or three draws should do it for Leicester.
Riyad mahrez voted pfa player of the year, delli alli voted young player of the year. Well deserved.
Quote from: SHEEDY on April 24, 2016, 10:00:18 PM
Riyad mahrez voted pfa player of the year, delli alli voted young player of the year. Well deserved.
Absolutely. For all the talk of Vardy (and he's been brilliant) Mahrez and Kante have been the two most crucial players for them this season.
Quote from: SHEEDY on April 24, 2016, 10:00:18 PM
Riyad mahrez voted pfa player of the year, delli alli voted young player of the year. Well deserved.
What!! The greatest young player to ever play the game (or so we're told) didn't win it.... Shocking.
Delli Alli is a great player. Liverpool really missed the boat with him.
BTW, how come Dion Fanning isn't writing for the Sindo these days? Kinda miss his acerbic, iconoclastic, dissembling columns a little...
Quote from: mouview on April 24, 2016, 11:51:52 PM
BTW, how come Dion Fanning isn't writing for the Sindo these days? Kinda miss his acerbic, iconoclastic, dissembling columns a little...
He has jacked it in at sindo and joined up with Joe.ie, click bait purveyors and eh "banter" purveyors.
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Quote from: SHEEDY on April 24, 2016, 10:00:18 PM
Riyad mahrez voted pfa player of the year, delli alli voted young player of the year. Well deserved.
What!! The greatest young player to ever play the game (or so we're told) didn't win it.... Shocking.
Delli Alli is a great player. Liverpool really missed the boat with him.
Origi wasn't in the nominees.
WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
As it stands a win for Leicester next Sunday and they will be champions with two games to spare. Will be fitting if Leicester win the title in Old Trafford the ground that has seen the most premier league titles won.
Well well well, who would have thunk it?
Quote from: laoislad on April 25, 2016, 09:54:06 PM
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WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
They can win it at Old Trafford next week.
A team assembled for pocket change winning the title at the home of a team costing £300million...
How fantastic would that be.
They can't let slip now surely?
Quote from: laoislad on April 25, 2016, 09:54:06 PM
Quote from: PW Nally on April 25, 2016, 09:48:05 PM
WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
They can win it at Old Trafford next week.
A team assembled for pocket change winning the title at the home of a team costing £300million...
How fantastic would that be.
Leicesters net spend may be more though
The inevitable Tottenham slip up. Only seven nine points needed to win the league title must be the lowest total for years. Manchester United got eighty nine points a few years ago and only finished second.
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WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
They can win it at Old Trafford next week.
A team assembled for pocket change winning the title at the home of a team costing £300million...
How fantastic would that be.
Leicesters net spend may be more though
;D ;D Enjoyed that one mucker very good!!
Quote from: laoislad on April 25, 2016, 09:54:06 PM
Quote from: PW Nally on April 25, 2016, 09:48:05 PM
WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
They can win it at Old Trafford next week.
A team assembled for pocket change winning the title at the home of a team costing £300million...
How fantastic would that be.
From a pure sporting pov, it would be fantastic. But I hope Utd win to plug away for 4th spot.
Arsenal beat Norwich, Spurs lose to Chelsea.... Lasagne anyone?
Quote from: HiMucker on April 25, 2016, 09:58:39 PM
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Quote from: PW Nally on April 25, 2016, 09:48:05 PM
WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
They can win it at Old Trafford next week.
A team assembled for pocket change winning the title at the home of a team costing £300million...
How fantastic would that be.
Leicesters net spend may be more though
;D
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Quote from: laoislad on April 25, 2016, 09:54:06 PM
Quote from: PW Nally on April 25, 2016, 09:48:05 PM
WBA scored to level tonight against Spurs, Dawson both ends. If ends a draw one more win will do for Leicester or even 2 draws from last 3 games. :o
They can win it at Old Trafford next week.
A team assembled for pocket change winning the title at the home of a team costing £300million...
How fantastic would that be.
Leicesters net spend may be more though
;D ;D Enjoyed that one mucker very good!!
I Couldn't resist it :D
3/1 for Leicester against Utd next week, be a good bet, can see big changes with Utd already in a final....
Epl champions, Utd, Blackburn, City, Chelsea and Arsenal, strange that Leicester could be the next winners.....
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2016, 10:42:07 PM
3/1 for Leicester against Utd next week, be a good bet, can see big changes with Utd already in a final....
Epl champions, Utd, Blackburn, City, Chelsea and Arsenal, strange that Leicester could be the next winners.....
Doubt there will be a weakened United team, still pushing for 4th & FA cup final isn't until 21 May
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Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2016, 10:42:07 PM
3/1 for Leicester against Utd next week, be a good bet, can see big changes with Utd already in a final....
Epl champions, Utd, Blackburn, City, Chelsea and Arsenal, strange that Leicester could be the next winners.....
Doubt there will be a weakened United team, still pushing for 4th & FA cup final isn't until 21 May
Spot on.
Quote from: GJL on April 25, 2016, 10:46:08 PM
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Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2016, 10:42:07 PM
3/1 for Leicester against Utd next week, be a good bet, can see big changes with Utd already in a final....
Epl champions, Utd, Blackburn, City, Chelsea and Arsenal, strange that Leicester could be the next winners.....
Doubt there will be a weakened United team, still pushing for 4th & FA cup final isn't until 21 May
Spot on.
Cant see fourth happening, Arsenal going through a blip but should still finish above, Liverpool West Ham and Utd...
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Quote from: GJL on April 25, 2016, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 25, 2016, 10:44:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2016, 10:42:07 PM
3/1 for Leicester against Utd next week, be a good bet, can see big changes with Utd already in a final....
Epl champions, Utd, Blackburn, City, Chelsea and Arsenal, strange that Leicester could be the next winners.....
Doubt there will be a weakened United team, still pushing for 4th & FA cup final isn't until 21 May
A weird season with Chelsea useless, Man city crap, Man Utd putrid, Liverpool mediocre
Spot on.
Cant see fourth happening, Arsenal going through a blip but should still finish above, Liverpool West Ham and Utd...
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Quote from: GJL on April 25, 2016, 10:46:08 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 25, 2016, 10:44:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 25, 2016, 10:42:07 PM
3/1 for Leicester against Utd next week, be a good bet, can see big changes with Utd already in a final....
Epl champions, Utd, Blackburn, City, Chelsea and Arsenal, strange that Leicester could be the next winners.....
Doubt there will be a weakened United team, still pushing for 4th & FA cup final isn't until 21 May
A weird season with Chelsea useless, Man city crap, Man Utd above Liverpool mediocre
Spot on.
Cant see fourth happening, Arsenal going through a blip but should still finish above, Liverpool West Ham and Utd...
Fixed that
Quote from: finbar o tool on August 24, 2015, 01:47:51 PM
yea they are very impressive, Yaya has started really well, i had forgotten that he lost his brother at the start of last season and that, im sure, had a big impact on him, he seems to be better than ever this year. and with the signing of Otamendi they dont look like conceding too many any time soon! Chelsea are surprisingly bad and have been lucky in certain aspects in the first few games. Pedro very impressive yesterday though.
Man Utd need fire power big time. Leicester the other team to impress so far. Swansea at times.
Fair play Finbar - you spotted it in August.
What an achievement, delighted for Ranieri as he's one of the nice guys in football and its his first championship.
To keep all your best players fit for the whole season is remarkable, this is where they had a bit of luck and getting knocked out of the cups early enough too left them with just the league to concentrate on.
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 03, 2016, 09:58:13 AM
What an achievement, delighted for Ranieri as he's one of the nice guys in football and its his first championship.
To keep all your best players fit for the whole season is remarkable, this is where they had a bit of luck and getting knocked out of the cups early enough too left them with just the league to concentrate on.
Brilliant for Leicester and ranieri but it just shows how much money has been totally wasted by other clubs and managers when you see a team of basically rejects and journeymen winning the so called best league in the world. Most clubs in England have a load of overrated and vastly overpaid foreign players who are consistently under performing.
Quote from: lenny on May 03, 2016, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 03, 2016, 09:58:13 AM
What an achievement, delighted for Ranieri as he's one of the nice guys in football and its his first championship.
To keep all your best players fit for the whole season is remarkable, this is where they had a bit of luck and getting knocked out of the cups early enough too left them with just the league to concentrate on.
Brilliant for Leicester and ranieri but it just shows how much money has been totally wasted by other clubs and managers when you see a team of basically rejects and journeymen winning the so called best league in the world. Most clubs in England have a load of overrated and vastly overpaid foreign players who are consistently under performing.
Agree with this. Having seen Arsenal live a couple of times this season it is criminal the wages players like Ramsey, Walcott etc earn. Outside of the top 5-10 players in the world the drop off rate in talent is huge and a poor attitude (which many have) only serves to highlight this.
Quote from: lenny on May 03, 2016, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on May 03, 2016, 09:58:13 AM
What an achievement, delighted for Ranieri as he's one of the nice guys in football and its his first championship.
To keep all your best players fit for the whole season is remarkable, this is where they had a bit of luck and getting knocked out of the cups early enough too left them with just the league to concentrate on.
Brilliant for Leicester and ranieri but it just shows how much money has been totally wasted by other clubs and managers when you see a team of basically rejects and journeymen winning the so called best league in the world. Most clubs in England have a load of overrated and vastly overpaid foreign players who are consistently under performing.
I agree although its a one off that will probably not happen again in my lifetime. I just think everything has gone right for Leicester, there back 4 is full of journeymen but the likes of Kante, Vardy & Mahrez can play for anyone and Drinkwater has turned into a superb player. To see a player who's not that young turn from an average premiership player into a brilliant player doesn't happen very often but it happened to 2 of their players which is unreal. I don't see them challenging next season for the league but I think they'll have a decent run in Europe as long as they keep their top players.
The sad thing is they are very likely to lose a few of those top to a bigger club.
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on May 03, 2016, 12:33:35 PM
The sad thing is they are very likely to lose a few of those top to a bigger club.
It wouldn't be a shock if they were back in the Championship in a few years time. Blackburn Rovers being a prime example.
It's fantastic they won it but I can't see them becoming a team that competes every year.
Quote from: laoislad on May 03, 2016, 12:46:26 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on May 03, 2016, 12:33:35 PM
The sad thing is they are very likely to lose a few of those top to a bigger club.
It wouldn't be a shock if they were back in the Championship in a few years time. Blackburn Rovers being a prime example.
It's fantastic they won it but I can't see them becoming a team that competes every year.
I don't think anyone would suggest they can do that. Its fantastic to see a club like that winning the league and it is just what the league needed. Very refreshing.
Middlesbrough promoted after a draw with Brighton.
It was a poor enough game considering what was at stake for both clubs.
Great scenes at Middlesbrough a full pitch of celebration.
If Norwich manage to stay up I wonder what the odds would have been for all of them to stay up and for one one of them to win the EPL title?
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 07, 2016, 04:15:49 PM
If Norwich manage to stay up I wonder what the odds would have been for all of them to stay up and for one one of them to win the EPL title?
Norwich gone I think.
Huge win for Sunderland today. With a game in hand still surely they will stay up now.
Quote from: laoislad on May 07, 2016, 05:02:52 PM
Huge win for Sunderland today. With a game in hand still surely they will stay up now.
Borini very frustrating near the end. Made two bad on and off the ball decisions. If Big Sam was within a yard of him he'd have been shagged!
Brilliant from Andrea Bocelli
Some scenes at Leicester.
Am I the only one who never knew Andrea Bocelli was blind?!
Norwich were pathetic. No interest in staying up.
Quote from: ONeill on May 07, 2016, 06:22:57 PM
Norwich were pathetic. No interest in staying up.
so are everton, we will be next years aston villa if martinez isnt sacked.
Quote from: laoislad on May 07, 2016, 05:20:51 PM
Some scenes at Leicester.
Am I the only one who never knew Andrea Bocelli was blind?!
No, there are two of us at least.
Poor John Terry is going to miss his great farewell ;D
Quote from: muppet on May 07, 2016, 08:48:22 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 07, 2016, 05:20:51 PM
Some scenes at Leicester.
Am I the only one who never knew Andrea Bocelli was blind?!
No, there are two of us at least.
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Anyone else see the video of Mata posing for photos with a young chap in a wheelchair after the Norwich game today?
Fair play him. Was a lovely gesture.
Will what Leicester did have a ripple effect across the continent?
Will hard working sides start to believe that they can topple the rich?
Or was it a freak like Buster Douglas or Armagh '02?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03tfgx0
Promoted from the Championship and a Premier League winner on the same day.. Pretty impressive.
Quote from: ONeill on May 07, 2016, 10:56:49 PM
Will what Leicester did have a ripple effect across the continent?
Will hard working sides start to believe that they can topple the rich?
Or was it a freak like Buster Douglas or Armagh '02?
I would say that Athletico are the Galactico version of Leicester. The thing is most top teams work extremely hard. The thing is that in the EPL this year City were not interested, Chelsea blew out completely, Arsenal were Arsenal, Man Utd are a group of good players managed into submission, Spurs bottled it, LFC are not consistently good enough yet and were ravaged by injuries to key players. Also they played 3 league cup games and 2 FA cup games and were out of cup competition since the end of January so only had the League to focus on. As a result the players could focus on 1 game per week more or less for about 13-14 games. They could play a settled team and had few injuries or changes as a result. There's a lot to be said for that. The chips fell nicely for them but they still had to take their chance. Spurs should have been closer as they conceded the EL game effectively to Dortmund and were out of the FA cup before that. They didn't with too many winnable points dropped.
Anyway, on another note, a fitting way for JT to end his Chelsea career. Karma is a bitch and it looks like it caught up with him!
What sort of team will Liverpool put out today?? Can't see it being strong considering their final coming up.... 4/7 is too short a price
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2016, 10:15:50 AM
What sort of team will Liverpool put out today?? Can't see it being strong considering their final coming up.... 4/7 is too short a price
It'll be very much a second string team. I wouldn't put any money on them because you simply don't know. Neither team have much to play for so it might just be a stroll around game.
Mainly dead rubbers bar the City game... Kompany and Silva out, big enough losses. I will the City manger actually give a feck whether they get a top four??
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on May 08, 2016, 09:55:35 AM
Anyway, on another note, a fitting way for JT to end his Chelsea career. Karma is a bitch and it looks like it caught up with him!
I thought I could see Terry in amongst the Leicester players celebrating on the podium.
Looks like Liverpool and Man u could end up with a great season or it could all fall like a house of Cards. Utd win their last three games of the season - Champions league football and a trophy. Liverpool win their last game of the season - Champions league football and a trophy. It's
Interesting to hear Pochettino say Spurs aren't a big club. Refreshing.
Quote from: ONeill on May 08, 2016, 11:52:27 PM
Interesting to hear Pochettino say Spurs aren't a big club. Refreshing.
I suppose if you have only two League Cup triumphs to boast about in 25 years it's hard to argue? They did win the Double 55 years ago all the same!
Sky are really bigging up this last game at the Boleyn ground crap, don't remember any other club getting this exposure at their final match at their stadium.1 big West ham love in all week.
Quote from: SHEEDY on May 10, 2016, 10:46:59 PM
Sky are really bigging up this last game at the Boleyn ground crap, don't remember any other club getting this exposure at their final match at their stadium.1 big West ham love in all week.
I just said same on another thread, I really don't get it?
West Ham will be kicking themselves for being beaten by Swansea after United soiling their undies tonight.
City could still mess it up at the weekend and the Hammers could have gotten into the Champions League.
Quote from: laoislad on May 10, 2016, 11:40:20 PM
West Ham will be kicking themselves for being beaten by Swansea after United soiling their undies tonight.
City could still mess it up at the weekend and the Hammers could have gotten into the Champions League.
United did not soil anything tonight. They are an average team who met a slightly better side .
Manchester City to finish the season with a draw at Swansea and get the champions league spot ahead of Manchester United on goal difference who should beat Bournemouth at home. The Manchester clubs have fallen back a long way only four years ago they were first and second eighty nine points each to now probably sixty six points each and fourth,fifth.
Quote from: ashman on May 11, 2016, 12:03:30 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 10, 2016, 11:40:20 PM
West Ham will be kicking themselves for being beaten by Swansea after United soiling their undies tonight.
City could still mess it up at the weekend and the Hammers could have gotten into the Champions League.
United did not soil anything tonight. They are an average team who met a slightly better side .
Utd beat by a better team on the night... Over the course of the year (and many other years) Utd have been the better team... The position in the league would show that, no? And for how shit Utd have been this season, surely the teams below them have been worse??
Quote from: ashman on May 11, 2016, 12:03:30 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 10, 2016, 11:40:20 PM
West Ham will be kicking themselves for being beaten by Swansea after United soiling their undies tonight.
City could still mess it up at the weekend and the Hammers could have gotten into the Champions League.
United did not soil anything tonight. They are an average team who met a slightly better side .
2-1 up with 15 mins to go and a Champions League place all but secured and they end up losing 3-2.
They shat themselves big time alright. So much so the groundsman is still cleaning it up off the pitch.
And it was f**king glorious to watch.
I can still see them getting into Champions League with City losing at the weekend.
United were played off the park last night . They were bullied and did well to lose by one goal.
Quote from: ashman on May 11, 2016, 09:27:49 AM
United were played off the park last night . They were bullied and did well to lose by one goal.
united had 3 attempts on goal, west ham had 20.
Its unreal the amount of games this season where United have posted those kind of stats for attempts at goal
5th in a very poor league is terrible for Utd, generally for a team when it comes down to the business end of things they have (over the past 20 years) managed to find that extra bit between their teeth... missing leaders all over the park...That was a very bad slip up last night, but in fairness they haven't competed at all this year in the league
be interesting to see what teams compete next year, City, Arsenal and Spurs .. cant see The Foxes getting up their again as they may lose players this summer and most teams don't win 2 years in a row
It is hard to know what to wish for as a Utd supporter. Win last night and Champions league football almost certain but at the end of the day what is the point in being in it if you are only making up the numbers. People seem to be obsessed in this 'top 4' thing. I can understand the financial gain aspect for smaller clubs but this is not relevant for Utd.
If not making the Champions League means that a new manager that plays exciting, attacking football is brought in then I'm happy enough to miss out.
Utd are boring to watch under the current management and this needs to change.
Quote from: GJL on May 11, 2016, 11:49:16 AM
It is hard to know what to wish for as a Utd supporter. Win last night and Champions league football almost certain but at the end of the day what is the point in being in it if you are only making up the numbers. People seem to be obsessed in this 'top 4' thing. I can understand the financial gain aspect for smaller clubs but this is not relevant for Utd.
If not making the Champions League means that a new manager that plays exciting, attacking football is brought in then I'm happy enough to miss out.
Utd are boring to watch under the current management and this needs to change.
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Quote from: GJL on May 11, 2016, 11:49:16 AM
It is hard to know what to wish for as a Utd supporter. Win last night and Champions league football almost certain but at the end of the day what is the point in being in it if you are only making up the numbers. People seem to be obsessed in this 'top 4' thing. I can understand the financial gain aspect for smaller clubs but this is not relevant for Utd.
If not making the Champions League means that a new manager that plays exciting, attacking football is brought in then I'm happy enough to miss out.
Utd are boring to watch under the current management and this needs to change.
Boring for sure but if you look at the teams under Utd they have worse off goal difference ... its about getting a good balance, strong defence with more attacking/creative play
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 11, 2016, 02:09:05 PM
Quote from: GJL on May 11, 2016, 11:49:16 AM
It is hard to know what to wish for as a Utd supporter. Win last night and Champions league football almost certain but at the end of the day what is the point in being in it if you are only making up the numbers. People seem to be obsessed in this 'top 4' thing. I can understand the financial gain aspect for smaller clubs but this is not relevant for Utd.
If not making the Champions League means that a new manager that plays exciting, attacking football is brought in then I'm happy enough to miss out.
Utd are boring to watch under the current management and this needs to change.
Boring for sure but if you look at the teams under Utd they have worse off goal difference ... its about getting a good balance, strong defence with more attacking/creative play
Yeah it is a more balanced team that is needed, I think too often they have been over run in middle with power and pace, last night being a prime example. Sometimes and especially in the EPL power and pace will win out against technically better players.
LVG probably has suffered from not being more adaptable and being overly cautious. That being said when they played his passing style with the pace that he sought they were good to watch, sadly this just has not happened often enough.
Quote from: NAG1 on May 11, 2016, 02:23:02 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 11, 2016, 02:09:05 PM
Quote from: GJL on May 11, 2016, 11:49:16 AM
It is hard to know what to wish for as a Utd supporter. Win last night and Champions league football almost certain but at the end of the day what is the point in being in it if you are only making up the numbers. People seem to be obsessed in this 'top 4' thing. I can understand the financial gain aspect for smaller clubs but this is not relevant for Utd.
If not making the Champions League means that a new manager that plays exciting, attacking football is brought in then I'm happy enough to miss out.
Utd are boring to watch under the current management and this needs to change.
Boring for sure but if you look at the teams under Utd they have worse off goal difference ... its about getting a good balance, strong defence with more attacking/creative play
Yeah it is a more balanced team that is needed, I think too often they have been over run in middle with power and pace, last night being a prime example. Sometimes and especially in the EPL power and pace will win out against technically better players.
LVG probably has suffered from not being more adaptable and being overly cautious. That being said when they played his passing style with the pace that he sought they were good to watch, sadly this just has not happened often enough.
You got to have a few styles of play in your teams make up!! ability to score goals, defend, creativity and bully midfield .. add in a great keeper and you are nearly there ... though the missing link with Utd is leaders ... Seems the Foxes have it in each line which has been the difference, even Spurs who were always lacking backbone had it this season
With Sunderland winning it looks like Norwich,Newcastle will be relegated tonight.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 11, 2016, 08:36:33 PM
With Sunderland winning it looks like Norwich,Newcastle will be relegated tonight.
Hats Off to Allardyce, he has done it again. I think he has found his niche at this stage.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 11, 2016, 08:36:33 PM
With Sunderland winning it looks like Norwich,Newcastle will be relegated tonight.
It certainly does, unless you get 4 points for a win in your last game!
Quote from: gawa316 on May 11, 2016, 09:59:42 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 11, 2016, 08:36:33 PM
With Sunderland winning it looks like Norwich,Newcastle will be relegated tonight.
It certainly does, unless you get 4 points for a win in your last game!
Lol.
I wonder will Rafa stay with Newcastle. There was talk of him going to Everton. Doubt they would be happy with that considering he once called them a small club.
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on May 11, 2016, 09:56:49 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on May 11, 2016, 08:36:33 PM
With Sunderland winning it looks like Norwich,Newcastle will be relegated tonight.
Hats Off to Allardyce, he has done it again. I think he has found his niche at this stage.
If you want to avoid relegation Big Sam is your man instead of Fat Rafa.
Could Rafa do a job at Utd?? He was good at getting the best out of a mid table team for a while and has good cup history
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 11, 2016, 10:28:47 PM
Could Rafa do a job at Utd?? He was good at getting the best out of a mid table team for a while and has good cup history
There would be a riot if he was even mentioned.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2016, 10:41:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 11, 2016, 10:28:47 PM
Could Rafa do a job at Utd?? He was good at getting the best out of a mid table team for a while and has good cup history
There would be a riot if he was even mentioned.
I think he's a good manager, I don't think there was any bad blood with Utd
Fair play to Sunderland again. They're my 'battle against relegation' favourite team these last 4 or 5 seasons. Had a hunch when they appointed Allardyce they would survive.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on May 11, 2016, 11:37:09 PM
Fair play to Sunderland again. They're my 'battle against relegation' favourite team these last 4 or 5 seasons. Had a hunch when they appointed Allardyce they would survive.
He learned those instincts in Limerick. !!