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"Liverpool here. I think we will see a surprise package grab a top 4 spot this year. Pool, city, spuds pretty much nailed on for 3 places but 4th spot I don't see going to man utd, Chelsea or arsenal. " Wolves perhaps or not as they will have Thursday night football and it's been such a curse | |||
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"Friday 9 August 20:00 Liverpool v Norwich City Saturday 10 August 12:30 West Ham United v Manchester City 15:00 Bournemouth v Sheffield United 15:00 Burnley v Southampton 15:00 Crystal Palace v Everton 15:00 Watford v Brighton and Hove Albion 17:30 Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa Aston Villa Sunday 11 August 14:00 Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers 14:00 Newcastle United v Arsenal 16:30 Manchester United v Chelsea Any comments or predictions for this weekends opening PL fixtures?... West Ham have a tough start at home to Man City..They beat us 4-1 last season and i fear a similar result... Man Utd against Chelsea should be good on Sunday afternoon..." I’m with you, I suspect my beloved Irons will take a bit of a hiding  | |||
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"Spurs here so looking forward to this season and seeing how our new boys kick on! Can't see too many upsets on the opening weekend, Man U Chelsea will most likely be tight, 1 goal either way, Gooners, City, Liverpool and Spurs all got winnable games on paper....thank fuck the season's back! COYS!" What do you think the Spurs result will be against Villa this weekend?... | |||
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"Liverpool here. I think we will see a surprise package grab a top 4 spot this year. Pool, city, spuds pretty much nailed on for 3 places but 4th spot I don't see going to man utd, Chelsea or arsenal. " who do you think 4th spot will go to?...I quite fancy Wolves to do well again... | |||
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"Be great if we could have just the one thread for the prem or even better, the whole football league season. Even if it grows to 20 pages long. I tried last season but we kept having a fresh one just for the pre every week. Would be good to keep an eye on fortunes, the ups and downs but the ability to go back months later to the start and see how it pans out. I'm a Cardiff fan so the prem alone do sent appeal to me." I'll keep this thread going all season like i did with the Champions League one... Please do still comment about Cardiff's matches here or any in the Championship also... | |||
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"Friday 9 August 20:00 Liverpool v Norwich City Saturday 10 August 12:30 West Ham United v Manchester City 15:00 Bournemouth v Sheffield United 15:00 Burnley v Southampton 15:00 Crystal Palace v Everton 15:00 Watford v Brighton and Hove Albion 17:30 Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa Aston Villa Sunday 11 August 14:00 Leicester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers 14:00 Newcastle United v Arsenal 16:30 Manchester United v Chelsea Any comments or predictions for this weekends opening PL fixtures?... West Ham have a tough start at home to Man City..They beat us 4-1 last season and i fear a similar result... Man Utd against Chelsea should be good on Sunday afternoon... I’m with you, I suspect my beloved Irons will take a bit of a hiding "I just want us to try and compete with City and give 100 percent from the kick off...even if we still get a hiding...I hate it how we always roll over against City and are scared of them... | |||
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"Be great if we could have just the one thread for the prem or even better, the whole football league season. Even if it grows to 20 pages long. I tried last season but we kept having a fresh one just for the pre every week. Would be good to keep an eye on fortunes, the ups and downs but the ability to go back months later to the start and see how it pans out. I'm a Cardiff fan so the prem alone do sent appeal to me. I'll keep this thread going all season like i did with the Champions League one... Please do still comment about Cardiff's matches here or any in the Championship also..." Be chuffed if we can have just the one HUGE thread for the reasons mentioned above. It's the other start ups I worry about. I know admin don't really care about duplicate threads. | |||
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"Ash. Are you doing the dream team fantasy football thread? If so can you bump it please" I will give it a bump this evening to try and attract some more players....  | |||
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"Ash. Are you doing the dream team fantasy football thread? If so can you bump it please I will give it a bump this evening to try and attract some more players.... "Got my team but not making it official until 6.55pm as my mate copied me last year. Cut off is 7pm tonight. I'm. Missing tonight's match as I'm in work early in the morning. Gutted. Will watch Cardiff on TV 2moro though | |||
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"Liverpool here. I think we will see a surprise package grab a top 4 spot this year. Pool, city, spuds pretty much nailed on for 3 places but 4th spot I don't see going to man utd, Chelsea or arsenal. who do you think 4th spot will go to?...I quite fancy Wolves to do well again..." Everton look to have had a good window but could of done with a centre half. They have a chance though | |||
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" Looking forward to the Liverpool Norwich match tonight I think that the canaries may sneaky one here as Liverpool may not take them seriously looking forward to a meal at my local pub and watching the game later tonight if anybody wants to join me " That's a big call friend. We haven't been beat at anfield for two seasons and the atmosphere for a night game, first game and welcoming home CL winners should see us home | |||
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"Its football. Who cares" The rest of the people in the thread. Don't like football? The Kiss fuck avoid threads are a click away. | |||
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"Its football. Who cares" Millions of people and quite a big proportion of fab members. Only this morning I walked down the high street, popped my head into Sainsbury's and told them how I didn't like their shop. They did look at me a bit odd now I come to think of it. | |||
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"Its football. Who cares" why comment on here then when there other threads you can go on | |||
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"Its football. Who cares Millions of people and quite a big proportion of fab members. Only this morning I walked down the high street, popped my head into Sainsbury's and told them how I didn't like their shop. They did look at me a bit odd now I come to think of it." You troublemaker  | |||
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"Its football. Who cares Millions of people and quite a big proportion of fab members. Only this morning I walked down the high street, popped my head into Sainsbury's and told them how I didn't like their shop. They did look at me a bit odd now I come to think of it. You troublemaker "I was on my way to Tesco's but thought I would tell them anyway. | |||
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"Andy Carroll signing a one year deal at Newcastle, I predict on Sunday he will be watching from the stands, and a wayward shot will hit him on the shoulder , and put him out for the rest of the season "Is that after the wind that blew him over destroyed his cruciates? | |||
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"Andy Carroll signing a one year deal at Newcastle, I predict on Sunday he will be watching from the stands, and a wayward shot will hit him on the shoulder , and put him out for the rest of the season "Yep, and as it a pay as you play deal he'd better get his universal credit claim in now | |||
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"Andy Carroll signing a one year deal at Newcastle, I predict on Sunday he will be watching from the stands, and a wayward shot will hit him on the shoulder , and put him out for the rest of the season
Yep, and as it a pay as you play deal he'd better get his universal credit claim in now"It's been delayed as he did put in for Disability Payments | |||
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"Spurs here so looking forward to this season and seeing how our new boys kick on! Can't see too many upsets on the opening weekend, Man U Chelsea will most likely be tight, 1 goal either way, Gooners, City, Liverpool and Spurs all got winnable games on paper....thank fuck the season's back! COYS! What do you think the Spurs result will be against Villa this weekend?..." I'd obviously like to say a convincing 3 or 4 nil but Villa won't be a pushover....plus we do take a bit of time to get going most seasons...I'll go 3 - 1...but wouldn't be surprised at 0 - 0 or 1 - 1 | |||
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"Andy Carroll signing a one year deal at Newcastle, I predict on Sunday he will be watching from the stands, and a wayward shot will hit him on the shoulder , and put him out for the rest of the season
Yep, and as it a pay as you play deal he'd better get his universal credit claim in now
It's been delayed as he did put in for Disability Payments" | |||
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"Liverpool here. I think we will see a surprise package grab a top 4 spot this year. Pool, city, spuds pretty much nailed on for 3 places but 4th spot I don't see going to man utd, Chelsea or arsenal. " Wolves or Everton even? | |||
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"Liverpool here. I think we will see a surprise package grab a top 4 spot this year. Pool, city, spuds pretty much nailed on for 3 places but 4th spot I don't see going to man utd, Chelsea or arsenal. Wolves or Everton even?" I'd go with Everton on the back of a decent window. Should of bought a centre half tho | |||
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"I’m a wolves fan but a little nervous about the second season blues " Yes, and with the distraction of European football on top, it might not be the smoothest of sailing for you this year. We (Leicester) struggled massively in the league during our recent CL season, it's not easy to fight on multiple fronts when you have a relatively small squad. | |||
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"Spurs here so looking forward to this season and seeing how our new boys kick on! Can't see too many upsets on the opening weekend, Man U Chelsea will most likely be tight, 1 goal either way, Gooners, City, Liverpool and Spurs all got winnable games on paper....thank fuck the season's back! COYS!" COYS | |||
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"Be great if we could have just the one thread for the prem or even better, the whole football league season. Even if it grows to 20 pages long. I tried last season but we kept having a fresh one just for the pre every week. Would be good to keep an eye on fortunes, the ups and downs but the ability to go back months later to the start and see how it pans out. I'm a Cardiff fan so the prem alone do sent appeal to me." I will be rooting for Cardiff..My God son play's for them. | |||
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"Be great if we could have just the one thread for the prem or even better, the whole football league season. Even if it grows to 20 pages long. I tried last season but we kept having a fresh one just for the pre every week. Would be good to keep an eye on fortunes, the ups and downs but the ability to go back months later to the start and see how it pans out. I'm a Cardiff fan so the prem alone do sent appeal to me. I will be rooting for Cardiff..My God son play's for them." Is he Sol Bamba? | |||
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"Ash. Are you doing the dream team fantasy football thread? If so can you bump it please I will give it a bump this evening to try and attract some more players....
Got my team but not making it official until 6.55pm as my mate copied me last year.
Cut off is 7pm tonight.
I'm. Missing tonight's match as I'm in work early in the morning. Gutted.
Will watch Cardiff on TV 2moro though"Tempted with Robertson again but £7m is a hell of a jump from last year! | |||
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"Be great if we could have just the one thread for the prem or even better, the whole football league season. Even if it grows to 20 pages long. I tried last season but we kept having a fresh one just for the pre every week. Would be good to keep an eye on fortunes, the ups and downs but the ability to go back months later to the start and see how it pans out. I'm a Cardiff fan so the prem alone do sent appeal to me. I will be rooting for Cardiff..My God son play's for them. Is he Sol Bamba?" No. | |||
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"I used to be a big footie fan..even worked as a steward at two grounds, but, these days, I am gravitating back to my teenage sports...Rugby Union, and Cricket. Had enough of the self centred, egotistical, over paid muppets who 'play' football...." Okay. So your here because...? | |||
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"We start the league tonight with them in red..... C'mon let's be 'aving ya "Good Luck to you for the season ahead. Hope you prove the doubters wrong and earn respect for just being there | |||
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"We start the league tonight with them in red..... C'mon let's be 'aving ya
Good Luck to you for the season ahead. Hope you prove the doubters wrong and earn respect for just being there"fanx.... I expect to go back down and stay financially sound to bounce back it's kinda what we do.. | |||
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" Looking forward to the Liverpool Norwich match tonight I think that the canaries may sneaky one here as Liverpool may not take them seriously looking forward to a meal at my local pub and watching the game later tonight if anybody wants to join me That's a big call friend. We haven't been beat at anfield for two seasons and the atmosphere for a night game, first game and welcoming home CL winners should see us home" I can remember a few years back a certain team called Bayern Munich said a very similar thing lol | |||
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"Thought we played well last night. Plenty of shots against last year's meanest defence. Canaries to stay up! " Agreed I thought you deserved better than losing 4-1 | |||
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"Thought we played well last night. Plenty of shots against last year's meanest defence. Canaries to stay up! " Last years experience taught me only the games vs teams like Newcastle, Brighton, Villa, Sheffield Utd, Burnley, Southampton etc will matter really. Those games will define your season not, Liverpool or Man City away for eg. | |||
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"The lads in work were saying Liverpool went very good last night? Is that true with a 4-1 win "Yes. Defensively Liverpool looked ropey and were particularly vulnerable down their right. Wijnaldum was poor. Arnold often out of position and Gomez was poorly positioned frequently. | |||
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"The lads in work were saying Liverpool went very good last night? Is that true with a 4-1 win
Yes. Defensively Liverpool looked ropey and were particularly vulnerable down their right. Wijnaldum was poor. Arnold often out of position and Gomez was poorly positioned frequently."I suppose it's already a good omen then. Playing poorly to some degree and still winning at ease. It's already down to Man City already to follow suit | |||
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"Thought we played well last night. Plenty of shots against last year's meanest defence. Canaries to stay up! Last years experience taught me only the games vs teams like Newcastle, Brighton, Villa, Sheffield Utd, Burnley, Southampton etc will matter really. Those games will define your season not, Liverpool or Man City away for eg. " This. Enjoy the games against the big boys, and regard anything you get against them as massive bonus. It's your own mini-league you have to aim to do well in, they are the pressure games | |||
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"Thought we played well last night. Plenty of shots against last year's meanest defence. Canaries to stay up! " We thought Norwich played very well. They didnt deserve to be beaten that heavily. Come on you yellows. Was so happy when they finally managed to score their one goal | |||
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"Newcastle here. Not looking good for the full season. Hope I'm wrong but managers record says I'm not "I'm sure the Toon will be fine but losing Rafael Benitez was a massive blow and Rondon up front....This new Brazilian striker could be a good replacement.... | |||
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"Newcastle here. Not looking good for the full season. Hope I'm wrong but managers record says I'm not
I'm sure the Toon will be fine but losing Rafael Benitez was a massive blow and Rondon up front....This new Brazilian striker could be a good replacement...."Don't forget Perez has gone too..... I pulled 7 points in my FFL team from last night's game. Should have checked the fixture list, I could have put a few more reds in for the first game and got off to a belter.... | |||
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"I used to be a big footie fan..even worked as a steward at two grounds, but, these days, I am gravitating back to my teenage sports...Rugby Union, and Cricket. Had enough of the self centred, egotistical, over paid muppets who 'play' football.... Okay. So your here because...?" It is a free site, anyone can comment. Wolves fan, worked as a steward there. Lost interest just before the Chinese took over. Oh, Cardiff City...manager’s name makes an interesting anagram...Colin Wanker....how appropriate.... | |||
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"I used to be a big footie fan..even worked as a steward at two grounds, but, these days, I am gravitating back to my teenage sports...Rugby Union, and Cricket. Had enough of the self centred, egotistical, over paid muppets who 'play' football.... Okay. So your here because...? It is a free site, anyone can comment. Wolves fan, worked as a steward there. Lost interest just before the Chinese took over. Oh, Cardiff City...manager’s name makes an interesting anagram...Colin Wanker....how appropriate.... "Well that's a new one on me. I don't think anyone has come up with that anagram before. Why do you think he's a wanker? What negativity can you tell us about him? | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
"And ignored my question. So, why is Warnock a wanker? Or are you just a sheep and copying others? | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?". Neil Warnock has an absolutely amazing record as a manager , as can be seen with his record of promotions , many ( if not all ) have been achieved with him not being able to " splash the cash " . Brilliant managerial record | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?"Never have I seen, multiple times, one manager regularly applaud cynical, nasty play, causing injury, to opponents, as he has. During his time with different teams, he has always advocated fouling. Even post match, he has cynically stated “that’s just how football is”, yet, whinges like a baby with colic, if the same happens to his player. Hence, massive bell end and self gratified... | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?. Neil Warnock has an absolutely amazing record as a manager , as can be seen with his record of promotions , many ( if not all ) have been achieved with him not being able to " splash the cash " . Brilliant managerial record "He is an expert at that. Really. Many years ago, he was, tentatively, linked to Wolves. My son was excited...until it fell through. | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?
Never have I seen, multiple times, one manager regularly applaud cynical, nasty play, causing injury, to opponents, as he has.
During his time with different teams, he has always advocated fouling.
Even post match, he has cynically stated “that’s just how football is”, yet, whinges like a baby with colic, if the same happens to his player.
Hence, massive bell end and self gratified..."Unfortunately it’s a contact sport. Some people just don’t get that. Can be hard in a tackle as long as it’s fair. Far too many pussys in footy these days. | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?
Never have I seen, multiple times, one manager regularly applaud cynical, nasty play, causing injury, to opponents, as he has.
During his time with different teams, he has always advocated fouling.
Even post match, he has cynically stated “that’s just how football is”, yet, whinges like a baby with colic, if the same happens to his player.
Hence, massive bell end and self gratified...
Unfortunately it’s a contact sport. Some people just don’t get that. Can be hard in a tackle as long as it’s fair. Far too many pussys in footy these days. "Hence why I have returned to Rugby... | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four "Let's not
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
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Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit"Everton for top 4 | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?. Neil Warnock has an absolutely amazing record as a manager , as can be seen with his record of promotions , many ( if not all ) have been achieved with him not being able to " splash the cash " . Brilliant managerial record "the problem Neil warnock has its his name if it was Jose pep warnock then he’d be regarded as a top manager but some don’t see past the top 2 in the premier league | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
Let's not
Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit
Everton for top 4"To be honest it would be good to see Wolves or Everton break into top four but I can’t see it. Arsenal Chelsea and united be competing for the last place I think. | |||
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"Oh dear...I seem to have hit a nerve...
And ignored my question.
So, why is Warnock a wanker?
Or are you just a sheep and copying others?
Never have I seen, multiple times, one manager regularly applaud cynical, nasty play, causing injury, to opponents, as he has.
During his time with different teams, he has always advocated fouling.
Even post match, he has cynically stated “that’s just how football is”, yet, whinges like a baby with colic, if the same happens to his player.
Hence, massive bell end and self gratified..."So you do have an interest in football after all. Great. More the merrier. 2 Seasons ago he dropped Joe Bennett for that foul in the Fa Cup vs Man City/Sane. After he served his ban, Bennett was not allowed back in the team. Little did we know the players Dad had recently passed away. Warnock didn't accept the excuse. He called it a stupid, costly foul and one that injured an opponent. Same year he sent Omar Bogle out on loan for getting a stupid red card after coming on as a late sub vs our rivals, a game we lost. These two examples tells me you might struggle to find examples of when he's encouraged his players to go out and injure opponents seeing as it's a complete contradiction. Warnock is part of the last of a breed of old school English managers. First thing he did here was visit all the valley working men clubs to meet the fans. He takes the players on pre season to Cornwall where he's lived for a while. He says it as he sees it. He doesn't have an ego. That's Wegner and Mouriniho covered. Many pundits agreed with him last season in that the decisions just didn't go our way on many occasions. He does at times come across as a brat. We all saw him when he refused to shake Nuno Gomez hand after the Wolves game 2 seasons ago. Within minutes he had apologised to him and made sure no harm was done. As mentioned he's achieved enough but if it looks like we won't get promoted during Christmas he's going to quit. Either way, it's his last season in football. I've seen him agree so many times when asked if a red card for us was justified. He's an honest bloke with his heart on his sleeve. That's a quality I like in someone. It strikes a balance somewhat with some of the other moans he has had though. It often seems as if the world is against him. It's fair to say that unless he's been at your club you probably think he's a Colin. He did quit football you know. He was home helping his wife recover from cancer surgery when she told him to get a job. It was between us and Forest. Similar clubs. Both struggling, both with fans arguing with each other, he sorted that out. He came here and put the club back together again and when we were supposed to be in a relegation battle, we went up in 2nd place. So, seeing as you have been out of touch with the game for a while I hope you see him through a different light and can make your own mind up now. If you read the thread you will see where the OP says it's okay to talk ALL football in here, so that's the idea. It's just a misleading headline that's all. It's not just about The Prem. Anyway, thanks for coming back and I hope you contribute further in a positive manner . They have some great deals in Sainsbury's | |||
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"We were at that game, where he refused to shake hands. In my, very humble opinion, as a Wolves fan, Nuno was out of order. Celebrating is all well and good, but, he could have shaken hands first. Over last few years, I have watched more Welsh Prem games, than other leagues." Wolves won the league that night and we blew it. Hence he let his frustrations get the better of him. At the time I blamed Warnock more than Nuno but I was did have my head in my hands at the time. I hope these new young managers, Gerrard, Lampard, Giggs, Sol Campbell and so on turn out like Warnock, Fergie, Keegan, Daglish, Graham Taylor and Bobby Robson (for example). | |||
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"We were at that game, where he refused to shake hands. In my, very humble opinion, as a Wolves fan, Nuno was out of order. Celebrating is all well and good, but, he could have shaken hands first. Over last few years, I have watched more Welsh Prem games, than other leagues. Wolves won the league that night and we blew it. Hence he let his frustrations get the better of him. At the time I blamed Warnock more than Nuno but I was did have my head in my hands at the time. I hope these new young managers, Gerrard, Lampard, Giggs, Sol Campbell and so on turn out like Warnock, Fergie, Keegan, Daglish, Graham Taylor and Bobby Robson (for example)." No. They will all be ‘educated’ in the ‘proper’ ways to act/respond. Any emotions they harbour, will be rapidly eradicated. Unfortunately, in my opinion, football is trying, too hard I believe, to reverse trends. Ah well, the ‘beautiful game’, eh? | |||
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"We were at that game, where he refused to shake hands. In my, very humble opinion, as a Wolves fan, Nuno was out of order. Celebrating is all well and good, but, he could have shaken hands first. Over last few years, I have watched more Welsh Prem games, than other leagues. Wolves won the league that night and we blew it. Hence he let his frustrations get the better of him. At the time I blamed Warnock more than Nuno but I was did have my head in my hands at the time. I hope these new young managers, Gerrard, Lampard, Giggs, Sol Campbell and so on turn out like Warnock, Fergie, Keegan, Daglish, Graham Taylor and Bobby Robson (for example). No. They will all be ‘educated’ in the ‘proper’ ways to act/respond. Any emotions they harbour, will be rapidly eradicated. Unfortunately, in my opinion, football is trying, too hard I believe, to reverse trends. Ah well, the ‘beautiful game’, eh?" The most successful sport in the world that keeps going from strength to strength and evolving itself. Bringing new technology into it all the time. You could say the opposite of reverse in fact. It's moving forward bit by bit. Yet we are continually told it's not as good as rugby. Nothing wrong with like either, neither or both. | |||
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"Yes left it a bit late, villa were poor and got a lucky goal, we play the cheaters tomorrow at 2" Usual Spurs, goals after 75 minutes  | |||
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"Cockney Red here big game tomorrow against Chelsea a bit of a bogey team for us I think we can beat them but my mind goes back to 2004/05 season Jose Mourinho first game in the premiership as Chelsea manager against Man Utd they beat us 1-0.I still fancy us to get top 4 at the end of the season." Good evening Costas...I hear that Jose Mourinho will be one of the Sky commentators for Sunday afternoons match between Man Utd and Chelsea!... | |||
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"Cockney Red here big game tomorrow against Chelsea a bit of a bogey team for us I think we can beat them but my mind goes back to 2004/05 season Jose Mourinho first game in the premiership as Chelsea manager against Man Utd they beat us 1-0.I still fancy us to get top 4 at the end of the season. Good evening Costas...I hear that Jose Mourinho will be one of the Sky commentators for Sunday afternoons match between Man Utd and Chelsea!..." . Yeah I heard that as well whilst Rio Ferdinand was not to critical of him Paul Scholes was and will be interesting if Paul Scholes is also on the show. | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
Let's not
Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit"Leicester? | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
Let's not
Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit
Leicester? "Hell yes baby!! | |||
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"Last minute winner. Harsh on Luton who equalised with 4 to go. Warnock brings the lad in to replace Read and he scores in the 95th minute. 2-1 win for Cardiff "Nice one, there is no better feeling than a last minute winner | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
Let's not
Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit
Leicester?
Hell yes baby!! "As long as they don't take Chelseas spot. | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
Let's not
Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit
Leicester?
Hell yes baby!!
As long as they don't take Chelseas spot. "9th? That would be a disappointing season | |||
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"Let’s just hope united get top four
Let's not
Would love to see a non big 6 team get that last spot, shake things up a bit
Leicester?
Hell yes baby!!
As long as they don't take Chelseas spot.
9th? That would be a disappointing season "Bwahahahahaha | |||
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"and they are off... see they still like to leave it late this season, but a win is a win Cracking debut goal by Ndombele and Kane scores in August "They fell over a bit easy. Grealish is a talented lad but he's like a piece of paper and it seems to have spread through the team. Bit harsh on Villa to call them poor. I thought Spurs were wasteful but the scoreline was fair. | |||
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"Arsenal fan me with a soft spot for lowly leyton orient Cant see anyone really challenging man city but spurs look strong (that hurt) and liverpool will be up there at the end too I'm sure " were you surprised about signing David Luiz?.. Also what do you think about the Ozil/Kolasinac situation?.... Its sad they cant play over fears for their safety at the moment... | |||
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"Kurt Zouma, the Emile Heskey of defence. ". Cockney Red here Kurt Zouma made us look better than what we were never a 4-0 game | |||
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"Kurt Zouma, the Emile Heskey of defence. .
Cockney Red here Kurt Zouma made us look better than what we were never a 4-0 game "I was tracking the updates on BBC Sport website. It read that Chelsea were the better side and had more of the chances. Just didn't convert them. Supports what I've been saying for ages, we need an out and out goal machine up front. | |||
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"Kurt Zouma, the Emile Heskey of defence. .
Cockney Red here Kurt Zouma made us look better than what we were never a 4-0 game
I was tracking the updates on BBC Sport website.
It read that Chelsea were the better side and had more of the chances.
Just didn't convert them.
Supports what I've been saying for ages, we need an out and out goal machine up front.
". I watched the game in the pub and first half you were the better side and you were ok in the 2nd half we just hit you in the break as you had to open up to get back in the game.Lets see if Tammy Abraham can be your goalscoring machine | |||
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"Kurt Zouma, the Emile Heskey of defence. .
Cockney Red here Kurt Zouma made us look better than what we were never a 4-0 game
I was tracking the updates on BBC Sport website.
It read that Chelsea were the better side and had more of the chances.
Just didn't convert them.
Supports what I've been saying for ages, we need an out and out goal machine up front.
. I watched the game in the pub and first half you were the better side and you were ok in the 2nd half we just hit you in the break as you had to open up to get back in the game.Lets see if Tammy Abraham can be your goalscoring machine "The youngsters are going to get a lot of game time, they're young, they'll fuck up now and again. I just hope Abramovitch has the strength/patience to play the long game. Otherwise it's manager merry go round time again. Surely he knows that not being able to buy anyone he HAS to stick with what he's got and see it through. And whoever got Chelsea into this transfer ban mess has got to be sacked, surely? | |||
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"Kurt Zouma, the Emile Heskey of defence. .
Cockney Red here Kurt Zouma made us look better than what we were never a 4-0 game
I was tracking the updates on BBC Sport website.
It read that Chelsea were the better side and had more of the chances.
Just didn't convert them.
Supports what I've been saying for ages, we need an out and out goal machine up front.
. I watched the game in the pub and first half you were the better side and you were ok in the 2nd half we just hit you in the break as you had to open up to get back in the game.Lets see if Tammy Abraham can be your goalscoring machine
The youngsters are going to get a lot of game time, they're young, they'll fuck up now and again.
I just hope Abramovitch has the strength/patience to play the long game.
Otherwise it's manager merry go round time again.
Surely he knows that not being able to buy anyone he HAS to stick with what he's got and see it through.
And whoever got Chelsea into this transfer ban mess has got to be sacked, surely?
". I agree the youngsters will mess up now and again and Frank Lampard must be given more time than previous Chelsea managers because of the transfer situation.Roman is not known for his patience but then again Frank is the first English manager he had employed so maybe he is changing.Since Roman has been in charge Chelsea have won 7 FA youth cups and runners up twice I do think if previous generations had been allowed to develop Chelsea would have saved a fortune in buying players but not sure how successful they would have been. | |||
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"Arsenal fan me with a soft spot for lowly leyton orient Cant see anyone really challenging man city but spurs look strong (that hurt) and liverpool will be up there at the end too I'm sure were you surprised about signing David Luiz?.. Also what do you think about the Ozil/Kolasinac situation?.... Its sad they cant play over fears for their safety at the moment... " Big surprise david Luiz joining but hopefully his experience will be a benefit and our defence is shocking so any addition is welcomed As for ozil / kolasinac story its shocking the police really need to get a grip of these moped gangs still cant work out why he jumped out of the vehicle to confront the gang surely a 4x4 merc is odds on favourite against a moped ,brave or stupid hmmm | |||
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"Leicester fan and STH here. I hope that Liverpool, West ham and Leicester win this weekend "Hey Nelli how are you? xx | |||
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"Week 2 Sat 17th Aug Arsenal v Burnley Aston Villa v Bournemouth Brighton v West Ham Everton v Watford Norwich v Newcastle Southampton v Liverpool Man City v Spurs Sun 18th Aug Sheff Utd v Palace Chelsea v Leicester Mon 19th Aug Wolves v Man Utd Any comments on this weekends PL or FL matches? After the Hammers thrashing by City last week I expect us to get some sort of result at Brighton...A draw at very least... Man City against Spurs should be good on Sat evening and Wolves versus Utd on Monday night... " . Last season Wolves were a bit of a bogey side for us as gave all of the big 6 a hard time so it will be a test for Ole and the boys if we can win I believe it should give us some confidence for the bigger tests to come | |||
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"Ole has said that Alexis Sanchez is still part of Man Utd's squad and hasn't been dropped to the reserves... Is that a good thing?...will he finally start justifying those obscene wages he earns?...." . Rashford & Martial sharing left wing and centre forward duties could work out ok for us as it did against Chelsea.If however they both start to drift into the centre forward position it will become harder to stretch teams.Ole then had a big call to make does he bring back Sanchez and hopefully he rediscover the form he showed at Arsenal or give Greenwood or Chong a go on the left wing.Me personally its between Rashford , Greenwood , Chong for the left wing with Martial staying at centre forward.Use Sanchez in the Europa Leauge If he is exceptional in that then consider him for a Premier League start on the left wing. | |||
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"Ole has said that Alexis Sanchez is still part of Man Utd's squad and hasn't been dropped to the reserves... Is that a good thing?...will he finally start justifying those obscene wages he earns?..... Rashford & Martial sharing left wing and centre forward duties could work out ok for us as it did against Chelsea.If however they both start to drift into the centre forward position it will become harder to stretch teams.Ole then had a big call to make does he bring back Sanchez and hopefully he rediscover the form he showed at Arsenal or give Greenwood or Chong a go on the left wing.Me personally its between Rashford , Greenwood , Chong for the left wing with Martial staying at centre forward.Use Sanchez in the Europa Leauge If he is exceptional in that then consider him for a Premier League start on the left wing." Which side does Dan James play on? | |||
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"Ole has said that Alexis Sanchez is still part of Man Utd's squad and hasn't been dropped to the reserves... Is that a good thing?...will he finally start justifying those obscene wages he earns?..... Rashford & Martial sharing left wing and centre forward duties could work out ok for us as it did against Chelsea.If however they both start to drift into the centre forward position it will become harder to stretch teams.Ole then had a big call to make does he bring back Sanchez and hopefully he rediscover the form he showed at Arsenal or give Greenwood or Chong a go on the left wing.Me personally its between Rashford , Greenwood , Chong for the left wing with Martial staying at centre forward.Use Sanchez in the Europa Leauge If he is exceptional in that then consider him for a Premier League start on the left wing. Which side does Dan James play on?" . Daniel James strongest position at Swansea was right wing and I would play him there ahead of Lingard | |||
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"If we play like we did on Tuesday for the rest of the season we'll be ok. We may not win a lot, but top 6 in a transitional year, with our best player gone, no new players coming in and a manager with no PL management experience would be a success IMHO. He may be inexperienced but Frank's played under some of the best in the business and won just about everything at club level. He must have learnt something.... " Yeah, don't ask John Terry to keep an eye out for your wife while you're away | |||
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"If we play like we did on Tuesday for the rest of the season we'll be ok. We may not win a lot, but top 6 in a transitional year, with our best player gone, no new players coming in and a manager with no PL management experience would be a success IMHO. He may be inexperienced but Frank's played under some of the best in the business and won just about everything at club level. He must have learnt something.... Yeah, don't ask John Terry to keep an eye out for your wife while you're away "Unless you're into that kind of thing.
I've been saying since we signed him, they knew Hazard was going, that's why they did the deal for Pulisic.
Not a ready made made replacement (who could be) but he's young, talented and similar in style.
He did well pre-season, played well against Liverpool and was a tad unlucky with his goal.
One to watch I think.
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"Arsenal kicking off soon against Burnley...They normally beat them at home..." Is Luiz playing? I hope so, Burnley are guaranteed a goal or two if he is. | |||
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"Arsenal kicking off soon against Burnley...They normally beat them at home... Is Luiz playing? I hope so, Burnley are guaranteed a goal or two if he is. "Think I'll switch over from the cricket to watch it, there's only so much Steve Smith you can take! | |||
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"If we play like we did on Tuesday for the rest of the season we'll be ok. We may not win a lot, but top 6 in a transitional year, with our best player gone, no new players coming in and a manager with no PL management experience would be a success IMHO. He may be inexperienced but Frank's played under some of the best in the business and won just about everything at club level. He must have learnt something.... Yeah, don't ask John Terry to keep an eye out for your wife while you're away "Lol | |||
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"I'm happy with the Hammers point at Brighton today..... VAR saved both us and Tottenham today although i thought they were lucky to come away with a draw as City were the better team...." We were lucky, two chances and we took them. City definitely the better team on the day, but sometimes you just have to dig in | |||
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"Liverpool aren't having much luck with their keepers, first Allison and now Adrian is out after a freak injury so the 3rd choice who i hear is Andy Lonergan will make his debut against Southampton!" Will be testing for Liverpool. I was surprised they didn’t strengthen their team this summer, a few injuries in key areas and they may struggle | |||
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"I'm happy with the Hammers point at Brighton today..... VAR saved both us and Tottenham today although i thought they were lucky to come away with a draw as City were the better team.... We were lucky, two chances and we took them. City definitely the better team on the day, but sometimes you just have to dig in " City had 29 shots against Spurs with 10 on target.... | |||
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"I'm happy with the Hammers point at Brighton today..... VAR saved both us and Tottenham today although i thought they were lucky to come away with a draw as City were the better team.... We were lucky, two chances and we took them. City definitely the better team on the day, but sometimes you just have to dig in City had 29 shots against Spurs with 10 on target.... "I know, defence did their job | |||
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"I'm happy with the Hammers point at Brighton today..... VAR saved both us and Tottenham today although i thought they were lucky to come away with a draw as City were the better team.... We were lucky, two chances and we took them. City definitely the better team on the day, but sometimes you just have to dig in City had 29 shots against Spurs with 10 on target....
I know, defence did their job "City were poor with their choice of shots and passing at moments. That's not going to happen again this season
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"I'm happy with the Hammers point at Brighton today..... VAR saved both us and Tottenham today although i thought they were lucky to come away with a draw as City were the better team.... We were lucky, two chances and we took them. City definitely the better team on the day, but sometimes you just have to dig in City had 29 shots against Spurs with 10 on target....
I know, defence did their job
City were poor with their choice of shots and passing at moments. That's not going to happen again this season
VAR is getting to be a bit of a joke, it's down to the third ref to call these moments, whereas I think it should be up to the ref on the pitch to refer to VAR.
That the third ref didn't call the penalty on the pull down on Laporte in the first half, but then to call the handball (brushing of ball on a held arm) is quite ridiculous
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"I'm happy with the Hammers point at Brighton today..... VAR saved both us and Tottenham today although i thought they were lucky to come away with a draw as City were the better team.... We were lucky, two chances and we took them. City definitely the better team on the day, but sometimes you just have to dig in City had 29 shots against Spurs with 10 on target....
I know, defence did their job
City were poor with their choice of shots and passing at moments. That's not going to happen again this season
VAR is getting to be a bit of a joke, it's down to the third ref to call these moments, whereas I think it should be up to the ref on the pitch to refer to VAR.
That the third ref didn't call the penalty on the pull down on Laporte in the first half, but then to call the handball (brushing of ball on a held arm) is quite ridiculous
Agree it should be a penalty, why it wasn’t we will never no. Yes Lamela has his arms around him but that is not what took them down. It was a shove by alderweld into lamela ‘s back that sent them over. For me still a penalty "VAR is just going to become more of a joke as the season goes on, with the way it's being implemented
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"It finished Chelsea 1-1 Leicester at Stamford Bridge.... Was a draw a fair result?...I thought the Foxes played well in the second half...." We did, we dominated the entire second half, and should have scored more than one. However, we could have easily been 3 down at half time, so a draw probably a fair result. | |||
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"3 games in and we're getting better. L - D - W. Dammit we're nearly in the top half of the table now. "Just 36 more points, and you'll be safe | |||
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"3 games in and we're getting better. L - D - W. Dammit we're nearly in the top half of the table now.
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