We Go Again! The 2014/15 Premier League Thread

[kingraf]

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You're both quite awful, but I wouldn't rule anybody out of anything yet. Liverpool are THIRTEENTH and they are just five points off a CL spot (although, they might give up on it this year, so they can make a run for it next year). The teams are just all so close this season, u don't think it would have even cleared up by Christmas (except Chelsea winning the league, they should be coronated by then). Citeh are basically trying the Suárez trick with Agüero, and while it's working at the moment, I'd say with his injury track record, the one with the thunder thighs is not someone you want to base your entire season around. If Agüero's out, Citeh struggle (hell, with Agüero in they've made heavy weather). I'd back both Utd and Arsenal to make it, but If Southampton can make it out of December still top five, I think it begins to get interesting

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Weird, you dont talk about Zaha much any more. Id rather have Noble or Delph in the side over Cattermole. And Carrick is a much better passer than Wilshere, especially in the role Wilshere is expected to play for England.

[mystiroakey]

Weird, you dont talk about Zaha much any more. Id rather have Noble or Delph in the side over Cattermole. And Carrick is a much better passer than Wilshere, especially in the role Wilshere is expected to play for England.

If I had to replace Jedi. I would happily take catermole or noble. Delph wouldn't be able to do that job needed. But he is a very decent footballer.

Zaha isn't playing . there is nothing to talk about. He can't get a start. Its fair enough. Bolaise and puncheon are doing stellar jobs.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I presume its David Moyes' fault that Zaha isnt good enough to play for Palace?

Ive watched Delph play that specific role and play it very well.

[mystiroakey]

No not really. But him not playing for a year has hindered his development that's for sure. Anyway why are you bringing him up. Do you want an argument.. You are a mod now . calm yourself down..

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Delph is quality

[compelling and rich]

mysti talking out of his rear end again i see, not been on much recently but things haven't changed much

[mystiroakey]

mysti talking out of his rear end again i see, not been on much recently but things haven't changed much

That's a bit unfair..

I will leave you boys to it..

[compelling and rich]

jack wilshere has one assist all season and his pass rate puts him 109th in the premier league currently.......

[NickisBHAFC]

Zaha really isn't that great, always said it.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Worst reffing decision of the season?

[NickisBHAFC]

Aguero fouled in the area. Booked for diving. Laughable decision by the ref.

[NickisBHAFC]

It's decisions like that which really annoy me. It's just pure common sense. Everyone on this planet could see that was a penalty.

[Ent]

Well that decision really made me laugh.

Just so bad.

[mystiroakey]

How the heck did that not go in.!!

[mystiroakey]

Has hart got maple syrup on his gloves? He doesn't seem to be able to catch ..

Southampton are getting right back into this after a lucky start.

[Fernando]

Citeh 1-0 Southampton - Yaya Toure from 20 yards.

[NickisBHAFC]

Referee has wound me up today. Good goal by Yaya. Citeh have looked more comfortable all game.

[Fernando]

Mangala sent off for Citeh

Interesting last 20 mins ahead...

[Ent]

Mangala.

That's what £32 million (or 40+ depending on who you believe) buys you at centre half these days.

Any wonder some big teams are stufying to find a decent defender.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Super Frank!

[Fernando]

Or not

2-0 Citeh - Fat Frank

[NickisBHAFC]

Lampard is still a brilliant world class player. What a man great goal.

[kingraf]

Jeez, Lampards been quite important for Citeh. For a while it seemed his appointment was nothing more than a training contract.

[NickisBHAFC]

Fantastic keeping by Forster.

[Fernando]

Should of been 3-0 there.

Forster decided against coming after the shambles at Villa Park (probably should of come here) Made a good save.

And in no way is Fat Frank "World Class" anymore Nick.

[kingraf]

He's been their best midfielder when he's played to be honest.

[Fernando]

Citeh 3-0 - Clichy

Yes that really has just happened.

[mystiroakey]

He's been their best midfielder when he's played to be honest.

He has been a brilliant impact sub. Non denying that. But he wouldn't be as effective starting.

He hasn't lost his ability to score though. Fair play.

I wonder if city will try and hold on to him for a bit longer.

Great win by city 3-0

I backed 1-3 as well come on Southampton get a consultation.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Kompany injures himself running down the field to celebrate

Majestic scenes

[Guest]

Bubble burst for Southampton. Fear they might drop like a stone now with these fixtures. Today & Villa they've looked short of ideas. Injuries will mount too

[NickisBHAFC]

Should of been 3-0 there.

Forster decided against coming after the shambles at Villa Park (probably should of come here) Made a good save.

And in no way is Fat Frank "World Class" anymore Nick.

Well he is still bossing the best league in the world. Wouldn't say world class is a stupid statement. Better than any Arsenal Center mid

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

He's scored a few goals from the bench.

He's hardly "bossing" it

[Ent]

Great win for city.

Away to southampton following a cl game is a tough, tough task.

[kingraf]

To be honest, I can't really think anyone would give Frank any credit. It would be unbecoming. Two seasons ago he scored fifteen goals in 28 appearances, and he was still "Finished".

[mystiroakey]

Graf posters on here hate giving credit . you have been here long enough to know that . especially if they were born in England. But he isn't world class.

[kingraf]

I didn't say he's world class. I just said he's been the best player in that midfield when he's played. He probably isn't world class, when you think of world class centre midfielders now you're looking at Kroos, Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Modric, Fabregas types. He isn't in that class anymore, but he's certainly still very good, and is probably a big reason for why they are still in Europe (his entrance sured up a midfield that was getting ran ragged by Roma), and he's scored a few goals which are worth a bit in the league. All in all, I'd say he's been a class acquisition, and possibly the "twelfth man" of the season so far, to paraphrase a basketball award.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

He isnt world class, except being a world class unt. Impressive cameos though, seems like someone at City understood the importance of Giggs and Scholes even as they aged.

[mystiroakey]

It was a very lucky acquisition. And came from man city using there brains understanding new York won't be stating there season any time soon.

But he scored the winner v. Chelsea(or was it to draw) and he scored the important goal today after going down to 10 men against the second place team. Those are not just goals. But big goals. His head is still world class even if his body isn't.

[mystiroakey]

Tough game to call this. Both playing OK after poor starts..

Everton to just pip it.

[Fernando]

Tottenham starting XI: Lloris (c), Vertonghen, Chiriches, Fazio, Davies, Bentaleb, Mason, Lennon, Eriksen, Kane, Soldado
Spurs subs: Vorm, Kaboul, Paulinho, Lamela, Dier, Dembele, Chadli

Everton starting XI: Howard, Baines, Jagielka (c), Distin, Coleman, Barry, Besic, Eto'o, Barkley, Mirallas, Lukaku
Toffees subs: Robles, Hibbert, McGeady, Atsu, Osman, Pienaar, Garbutt

[freemo]

i think tottenham will sneak it by one goal

[NickisBHAFC]

Been a good open game so far.

[NickisBHAFC]

WHAT A GOAL!

[Fernando]

Spurs 0-1 Everton - Mirallas

What.A.Hit

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

What a strike that is

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

How can spurs be taken as a serious threat when their starting midfield pair is nabil bentaleb and Ryan mason

[Fernando]

It's worse when you have £36m of Dembele & Paulinho on the bench.

I can't believe how bad a player Spurs have turned Dembele into.

[Fernando]

Spurs 1-1 Everton - Eriksen

decent finish

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Howard has to do better there

[NickisBHAFC]

Good finish. I disagree Olly. Center back could of done better, Howard couldn't of done much more.

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