Barclays Premier League 13/14 Thread

by NickisBHAFC Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:01 pm

First topic message reminder :

Lamela is the biggest waste of money ever

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:04 pm

The Utd defence is the gift that keeps on giving.

1-0 stoke.

by Champagne_Socialist Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:09 pm

FreekShow wrote:The Utd defence is the gift that keeps on giving.

1-0 stoke.

To be fair both their first choice CBs are injured

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:15 pm

john - I think you're harsh on Giroud. six goals and four assists in nine games.

by Champagne_Socialist Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:16 pm

kingraf wrote:john - I think you're harsh on Giroud. six goals and four assists in nine games.

I expect him to get between 20-25 goals this season which is a great return.

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:20 pm

John wrote:
kingraf wrote:Love seeing guys like Giroud do well. Pity he seems to nice to give his seemingly endless supply of critics the bird.
He'll most likely be the reason Arsenal don't win anything at the end of the season. Yeah, might seem harsh on him but he's truly awful. I'm sorry he was appalling today, if it's not on a plate then he can't do anything. No pace either which at the top level just does not frighten anyone. You'll disagree & I know he's got eight goals but he is not good enough. It's going well so far but once the tough games appear & he's up against geniune quality defenders he will be anonymous.

Great effort by Palace, just no quality.

That assessment of Giroud one of the most ridiculous things I've seen on here. I saw you describe the Madrid attack as average yesterday. is there anyone you rate?

You talk about not doing it in tough games, but he was Arsenal's best player against Dortmund in midweek.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:24 pm

I know his stats are good at the moment but his general play is just terrible for Arsenal. A quality striker at that club would be on double figures by now with ease. As I said, top level he will get found out & if it's not on a plate, he won't score. So far so good but the opposition has not been good and against Dortmund he did nothing, score a tap in & he's their best player? joke.

If you've awtched Madrid, which you probably haven't, you will know what a slow start they made, basically bailed out by Ronaldo this season. I did not say they were average, I said they are reliant upon Ronaldo, while Bale settles. What about my comments on Isco.....obviously decided not to read them.

Suarez 2-0 WBA - A blatant dive followed by a moment of utter brilliance to give Liverpool the lead is what Lineker has said. Normal service then.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:25 pm

This is just John being John I'm afraid.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:27 pm

haha this is too funny. lighten up people, your allowed views. Giroud is nothing special, just you lot seem to think the season ends in october.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:29 pm

Its a #headsgone

by J.Benson II Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:30 pm

Nakatomi Plaza wrote:
John wrote:
kingraf wrote:Love seeing guys like Giroud do well. Pity he seems to nice to give his seemingly endless supply of critics the bird.
He'll most likely be the reason Arsenal don't win anything at the end of the season. Yeah, might seem harsh on him but he's truly awful. I'm sorry he was appalling today, if it's not on a plate then he can't do anything. No pace either which at the top level just does not frighten anyone. You'll disagree & I know he's got eight goals but he is not good enough. It's going well so far but once the tough games appear & he's up against geniune quality defenders he will be anonymous.

Great effort by Palace, just no quality.
That assessment of Giroud one of the most ridiculous things I've seen on here. I saw you describe the Madrid attack as average yesterday. is there anyone you rate?

You talk about not doing it in tough games, but he was Arsenal's best player against Dortmund in midweek.

While I think John's assessment of Giroud is a tad harsh considering his goal ratio, I do see where he's coming from.
Giroud might be a decent goal scorer and has some neat touches, but he's far too immobile at times. Reminds me a bit of Mario Gomez in that sense.

Obviously guys like Henry and RVP are almost impossible acts to follow, but if Arsenal had someone like Aguero at their main CF I would far more confidence in them winning the league.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:32 pm

J.Benson II wrote:
Nakatomi Plaza wrote:
John wrote:
kingraf wrote:Love seeing guys like Giroud do well. Pity he seems to nice to give his seemingly endless supply of critics the bird.
He'll most likely be the reason Arsenal don't win anything at the end of the season. Yeah, might seem harsh on him but he's truly awful. I'm sorry he was appalling today, if it's not on a plate then he can't do anything. No pace either which at the top level just does not frighten anyone. You'll disagree & I know he's got eight goals but he is not good enough. It's going well so far but once the tough games appear & he's up against geniune quality defenders he will be anonymous.

Great effort by Palace, just no quality.
That assessment of Giroud one of the most ridiculous things I've seen on here. I saw you describe the Madrid attack as average yesterday. is there anyone you rate?

You talk about not doing it in tough games, but he was Arsenal's best player against Dortmund in midweek.
I do see where he's coming from. Giroud might be a decent goal scorer and has some neat touches, but he's far too immobile at times. Reminds me a bit of Mario Gomez in that sense.

Obviously guys like Henry and RVP are almost impossible acts to follow, but if Arsenal had someone like Aguero at their main CF I would far more confidence in them winning the league.

Exactly. Immobile, no pace, needs everything on a plate. He'll be found out, only a matter of time.

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:33 pm

john is like a Michelin star. one "John " star is the equivalent of the 606 consensus

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:34 pm

I won't call for his head but if nothing changes soon for United then Moyes will be gone by Christmas

United can't afford to fall too far away from the top of the table, while nobody expects him to win the title Champions League football is a must. Without Champions League then United will struggle for years as they need to strengthen a quite poor team and need European football to attract the players

by Champagne_Socialist Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:37 pm

John wrote:
J.Benson II wrote:
Nakatomi Plaza wrote:
John wrote:
kingraf wrote:Love seeing guys like Giroud do well. Pity he seems to nice to give his seemingly endless supply of critics the bird.
He'll most likely be the reason Arsenal don't win anything at the end of the season. Yeah, might seem harsh on him but he's truly awful. I'm sorry he was appalling today, if it's not on a plate then he can't do anything. No pace either which at the top level just does not frighten anyone. You'll disagree & I know he's got eight goals but he is not good enough. It's going well so far but once the tough games appear & he's up against geniune quality defenders he will be anonymous.

Great effort by Palace, just no quality.
That assessment of Giroud one of the most ridiculous things I've seen on here. I saw you describe the Madrid attack as average yesterday. is there anyone you rate?

You talk about not doing it in tough games, but he was Arsenal's best player against Dortmund in midweek.
I do see where he's coming from. Giroud might be a decent goal scorer and has some neat touches, but he's far too immobile at times. Reminds me a bit of Mario Gomez in that sense.

Obviously guys like Henry and RVP are almost impossible acts to follow, but if Arsenal had someone like Aguero at their main CF I would far more confidence in them winning the league.
Exactly. Immobile, no pace, needs everything on a plate. He'll be found out, only a matter of time.

As long as he bangs in the goals no one cares.

His stremgths are his height and his size and his ability to hold up the ball. also his positioning is great which allows him to be in the right place to score all those tap ins.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:39 pm

kingraf wrote:john is like a Michelin star

thanks. this might not be of the culinary variety but of a knowledgeable football man with great expressive points & valid views on football. glad you appreciate my input on this forum.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:44 pm

John wrote:
kingraf wrote:john is like a Michelin star
thanks. this might not be of the culinary variety but of a knowledgeable football man with great expressive points & valid views on football. glad you appreciate my input on this forum.

John what are your views on pre match meals?

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:45 pm

chicken & pasta is essential, you cant go wrong mate.

RVP 1-1

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:46 pm

oh dear moyes! haha picard

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:52 pm

gazzyD wrote:I won't call for his head but if nothing changes soon for United then Moyes will be gone

Thrashed @ City
Lost @ Anfield
Awful @ home against WBA - LOST
Awful @ home against Southampton - DREW
Awful 45 mins @ home against Stoke - LOSING

Not acceptable against this level of opposition at home.

by Ent Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:54 pm

Yeah he's gotta go.

Win or lose today he doesn't really have a clue.

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:54 pm

it would be a cruel joke if RvP wins as many league titles at 'Chester as he did at Gooner central. The little boy in him would be quite angry...

by Ent Sat Oct 26, 2013 3:59 pm

He's already won one more...

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:00 pm

He's already won one more at Trafford Raf!

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:02 pm

Oh right he joined 2004/05, thought he came in middle of 2003/04... Ignore my previous comment

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:02 pm

I think he meant titles as in cups but subconsciously typed league?

I think Laugh

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:03 pm

Thanks for the attempted save, Freek, but it was a simple error in recollection.

by Nakatomi Plaza Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:04 pm

John wrote:haha this is too funny. lighten up people, your allowed views. Giroud is nothing special, just you lot seem to think the season ends in october.

Quite. We're entitled to disagree with yours. If everyone agreed the forum would be quite dull. Little bit surprised a man of your high standards doesn't know the difference between your and you're though
Doh

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:07 pm

In John's defence, English is my Sixth language...

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:07 pm

kingraf wrote:Thanks for the attempted save, Freek, but it was a simple error in recollection.

I got your back Raf thumbsup

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:08 pm

Sorry Nakatomi for not pleasing you with correct grammar but I don't meticulously go through my posts or go through other people's for that matter, looking for mistakes.

by Champagne_Socialist Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:11 pm

John wrote:Sorry Nakatomi for not pleasing you with correct grammar but I don't meticulously go through my posts or go through other people's for that matter, looking for mistakes.

yeh it is a bit sad being a member of the grammar police.

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:12 pm

Thanks Freek - I sense a Budding Bromance
Hug

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:20 pm

Moyes throws the Belgian/Kosovan/Albanian/Turk/Englishman on to save his job.

by Ent Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:22 pm

Hearing there have been some boos at ot, not on that.

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:27 pm

Given how holier than thou Utd were last year during the #WengerOut, #MourinhoOut, #BenitezOut period, this meltdown couldn't have happened to nicer team

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:29 pm

I wonder how badly he has to do before he gets sacked? Im not saying he should be, but how bad would it have to get?

by CFCNick Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:30 pm

Before today United have dropped the amount of points they'd dropped after 30 games last season. That's how bad it is.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:36 pm

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:37 pm

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:40 pm

Fergie like turnaround

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:40 pm

what problems? crisis at united? don't know what you're on about......

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:44 pm

I do like how you ignore the flames at Utd, and continue to doubt Arsenals title credentials, John.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:47 pm

haha, i'm joking raf! UNITED ARE IN A MESS, THIS IS A TYPICAL 'PAPERING OVER THE CRACKS' RESULT. Moyes is clueless, Stoke are awful & the fact United are struggling to get over the line, emphasizes the problems they have all over the shop. As for Arsenal, I'm not doubting, I'm just waiting for the sensible time to judge them, which will ultimately be November 10th @ 6pm.

Everton 2-0 up....Moyes's boys looking good.

by Ent Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:47 pm

Just hope we can hold on now, would be confidence boosting to come back and win.

by kingraf Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:48 pm

Haha, I figured as much John, just couldn't resist the bait...

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:51 pm

Olly has only gone and missed a goal or has he?

by Ent Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:53 pm

Sounds like that is a legit goal that the referee has prevented.

There's no foul so you can't order the throw in retaken. Very dodgy.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:55 pm

Hughton can still go after that dull 0-0. Remember reading the endless posts on Fer, RVW & Hooper.....basically people creaming themselves pre-season. Reality is 18th in the EPL

by Ent Sat Oct 26, 2013 4:57 pm

They've been very poor, you would have expected them to kick on with what looked like decent signings.

by Guest Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:00 pm

Teams don't get relegated in October John. Long way to go.

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