We Go Again! The 2014/15 Premier League Thread

by Ent Sun 12 Apr - 22:36

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Missed the game today Sad

great result!

City have bought terribly since they won the title in 11/12, 100s of millions and no real certain starters or class players introduced.

They've prospered in a relative decline of the pl, picking up the top players from the non top 4 and the sub elite Europeans was good enough as a base but they didn't kick on and it has showed in Europe and this season.

6 wins in a row for United, city, Spurs and Liverpool in that run.

Top 4 all but secured, big test next week against chelsea.

by Guest Sat 2 May - 19:24

I love a good goalkeeping display.

by Guest Sat 2 May - 19:25

What a win, defensive masterclass & took advantage of United's recent drop off. Safety guaranteed, Myhill was immense. We'll be back next year to take a third consecutive win at OT

by **hampo17** Sat 2 May - 19:26

Defensive masterclass? Don't kid yourself.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 2 May - 19:28

Decent performance, couple of great saves, combined with RVP being a man of the past. Rooney up top works, so they drop him back to midfield.
If Di Maria got given the chance to play himself into form like RVP has had all season then I wouldn't think he'd look so bad.

by **Hero** Sat 2 May - 19:30

Don't think either Utd or Liverpool actually want 4th place.

by Ent Sat 2 May - 20:27

As predicted it was a dreadful game.

No point in dwelling on it too much but poor tactics, poor players, poor performance.

Not enough players on the squad that know how to manage a game or have the intelligence to make good decisions.

by Azzy Sat 2 May - 21:12

Albion rarely looked in danger, although RVP's penalty was a great save rather than a bad miss and Myhill's save from RVP a few minutes after that was one de Gea would have been proud of.

When I saw the team sheet before the game and saw four CBs plus 5 CMs, I suspected a drubbing. Credit to Pulis for masterminding our second consecutive win at the Theatre of Wins, I mean Dreams We Go Again! The 2014/15 Premier League Thread - Page 13 3559488474

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by Azzy Sat 2 May - 21:13

di Maria was beyond awful though. Worst signing in United's history by a country mile, including Falcao, Veron and Prunier.

by FootballLight Sat 2 May - 21:24

Azzy wrote:di Maria was beyond awful though. Worst signing in United's history by a country mile, including Falcao, Veron and Prunier.

I'd hardly say he has been as bad as Falcao or Veron. Laugh

Maybe not that far. But still, not even worth the £57m+ that was paid for him. I can't believe United paid that. Not worth the paper it is printed on. He used up a lot of ink for virtually nothing. Tbh, I'd have preferred the ink on LW than Di Maria this season. Rolling Eyes

But well done to the Baggies.

by Guest Sat 2 May - 21:38

If Rooney & co. can't breakdown the Baggies, how on earth is Emmanuel 'prolific' Riviere supposed too next week?

I think my days are numbered on this particular thread.

by Guest Sat 2 May - 21:45

Isn't Cisse back next weekend?

by Guest Sat 2 May - 21:46

I believe his ban is over, however, I'm hearing he's not fit, as he's had the screws in his kneecap removed during the ban & hasn't been training picard

by Guest Sat 2 May - 21:49

John, did you see the Carver press conference on Sky Sports News?

He's pretty much alienated his whole squad, bar Colback, now. Bad times.

Think you'll survive, just. Who'd wanna work under Ashley though I don't know.

by **hampo17** Sat 2 May - 23:04

Seen rumours that Carver has had a fight with players on the team bus and is going to be sacked in the next few days.

Can't say I'd be surprised if this turns out to be true.

by GSC Sat 2 May - 23:25

Bbc going into hyperbole overdrive after Gerrard scores a free header to make up for missing a penalty

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 0:27

Could Schteve bottle the Derby promotion bid and relegate Newcastle all in one season?

by GSC Sun 3 May - 0:41

I dont think he'll be parachuting in before the summer to be honest

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 1:14

Shame, that Geordie accent is tantalisingly close.

by FootballLight Sun 3 May - 14:00

Its fair to say Carver has had a pretty horrendous time at Newcastle. They should stay up, but by the skin of their teeth. I can't see them picking up anymore this season if I'm honest now. People said 35 points is enough, its not now. Sunderland and Hull both win their games in hand and Newcastle are 17th by this point.

This is the run-in for the teams fighting relegation (bar Burnley and QPR):

Aston Villa - West Ham (H), Southampton (A), Burnley (H)
Newcastle - West Brom (H), QPR(A), West Ham (H)
Hull - Arsenal (H), Burnley (H), Spurs (A), Man Utd (H)
Leicester - Southampton (H), Sunderland (A), QPR (H)
Sunderland - Everton (A), Leicester (H), Arsenal (A), Chelsea (A)

For me, its one of Sunderland, Hull or Newcastle.

Villa will get 6 points for me and finish on 41, safe.
Newcastle will get 2 points (max) and finish on 37.
Hull will get 3 points (max) and finish on 37.
Leicester will get 6 points and finish on 40, safe.
Sunderland will get 4 points (max) and finish on 37.

Then it goes down to goal difference. That's providing those are the points the teams gain. Its very difficult to predict but that's where I stand, or sit. Wink

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 3 May - 14:13

Mourinho nodding along as palace fans sing "Mourinho's right your fans are Poopie"

by Ent Sun 3 May - 14:14

Dive.

by GSC Sun 3 May - 14:24

Sometimes its better to be lucky than good

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 3 May - 14:36

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GOAT SCARF

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 15:07

FootballLight wrote:Its fair to say Carver has had a pretty horrendous time at Newcastle. They should stay up, but by the skin of their teeth. I can't see them picking up anymore this season if I'm honest now. People said 35 points is enough, its not now. Sunderland and Hull both win their games in hand and Newcastle are 17th by this point.

So, Newcastle are gonna stay up, not getting any more points, and 35 points won't be enough to stay up. But Newcastle will stay up. On 35 points.

by Ent Sun 3 May - 15:12

To be fair he then predicted they'd grt 2 points.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 3 May - 15:16

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
FootballLight wrote:Its fair to say Carver has had a pretty horrendous time at Newcastle. They should stay up, but by the skin of their teeth. I can't see them picking up anymore this season if I'm honest now. People said 35 points is enough, its not now. Sunderland and Hull both win their games in hand and Newcastle are 17th by this point.

So, Newcastle are gonna stay up, not getting any more points, and 35 points won't be enough to stay up. But Newcastle will stay up. On 35 points.

by Hammersmith harrier Sun 3 May - 15:18

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
FootballLight wrote:Its fair to say Carver has had a pretty horrendous time at Newcastle. They should stay up, but by the skin of their teeth. I can't see them picking up anymore this season if I'm honest now. People said 35 points is enough, its not now. Sunderland and Hull both win their games in hand and Newcastle are 17th by this point.

So, Newcastle are gonna stay up, not getting any more points, and 35 points won't be enough to stay up. But Newcastle will stay up. On 35 points.

I'm glad you pointed that out not me.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 15:19

Ent wrote:To be fair he then predicted they'd grt 2 points.

Even better. They're gonna get no points, except for 2. Its prediction gold.

I predict Sunderland will not win any more matches, apart from maybe some of them, and will get relegated as a result of this, but stay up from the matches they win.

by Hammersmith harrier Sun 3 May - 15:22

It's almost as good as Gerrard is replaceable but is also irreplaceable.

by GSC Sun 3 May - 15:22

Guys, we know fl is an idiot.

No need to rub it in anymore.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 3 May - 15:24

Chelsea champions. Obviously it looked a dead certain back in September but many congratulations to them. Jose best there is, best there was, best there ever will be. (Behind Clough and Fergie)

by Ent Sun 3 May - 15:27

Ah leave fl alone.

Just sums up chelsea really, 1-0 at home, dodgy penalty. Uninspiring but get the job done.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 15:40

But its funny!

Tortoise beats the hare and the Mayweather of football take the title.

by Guest Sun 3 May - 15:46

I still think Mourinho's finest hour is winning the CL with Inter.

This is just meh, for me, anyway.

by Fernando Sun 3 May - 15:51

Spurs XI: Lloris, Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen, Rose, Mason, Bentaleb, Lamela, Eriksen, Chadli, Kane.

City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Mangala, Kolarov, Fernando, Fernandinho, Milner, Lampard, Silva, Aguero.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 3 May - 16:30

1-0 citeh. Good break and nice finish by Aguero.

by NickisBHAFC Sun 3 May - 17:55

Man City winning. Tottenham were perhaps the better side but as Chelsea have proven that doesn't matter!

by GSC Sun 3 May - 17:56

You would think City and Arsenal are just about secure in the CL spots for next season now.

United should hold on, likely need another win from their last 3. You'd think Liverpool have left it too late now.

by GSC Sun 3 May - 17:58

At the other end, Burnley and QPR are gone. Sunderlands remaining fixtures are not easy, but if they can nick a win, you struggle to see where Newcastle are going to pick up points on current form.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 19:14

Newcastle have still got one easy game. Home to West Ham. Only two people will be motivated to win: Allardyce and Nolan. The rest are on the beach already.

by **Crimey** Sun 3 May - 19:17

Hammersmith harrier wrote:It's almost as good as Gerrard is replaceable but is also irreplaceable.

You're free to post a reply on the article? Perhaps post something constructive on the site? They're all options, options you have yet to take, but maybe one of these days you will.

by Hammersmith harrier Sun 3 May - 19:39

Crimey wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:It's almost as good as Gerrard is replaceable but is also irreplaceable.

You're free to post a reply on the article? Perhaps post something constructive on the site? They're all options, options you have yet to take, but maybe one of these days you will.

by Duty281 Sun 3 May - 20:20

Crimey wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:It's almost as good as Gerrard is replaceable but is also irreplaceable.

You're free to post a reply on the article? Perhaps post something constructive on the site? They're all options, options you have yet to take, but maybe one of these days you will.

Because another tedious, holier-than-thou post from an admin/moderator is exactly what this place needs. Rolling Eyes

by GSC Sun 3 May - 20:29

Anything other than doing some actual moderating

by NickisBHAFC Sun 3 May - 20:51

Duty281 wrote:
Crimey wrote:
Hammersmith harrier wrote:It's almost as good as Gerrard is replaceable but is also irreplaceable.

You're free to post a reply on the article? Perhaps post something constructive on the site? They're all options, options you have yet to take, but maybe one of these days you will.

Because another tedious, holier-than-thou post from an admin/moderator is exactly what this place needs.

Quite agree with Duty.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 3 May - 21:01

Really? You two? Of all people. Whilst I'd love some suggestions (honestly, it helps) for where you think we could be off moderating, GSC, I trust that you're probably a bit more tongue in cheek than the other two.

by **Hero** Sun 3 May - 21:10

Perhaps they think we should be more stringent with known troublemakers?

by Fernando Sun 3 May - 21:15

Can i have a clear out of people i dislike Whistle

Im a wise yet reasonable person sometimes.... Laugh

by Duty281 Sun 3 May - 21:18

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Really? You two? Of all people. Whilst I'd love some suggestions (honestly, it helps) for where you think we could be off moderating, GSC, I trust that you're probably a bit more tongue in cheek than the other two.

I'm merely amused. I remember Crimey once implying that Mourinho looked like a ped0phile, and now he is lecturing someone on posting constructively.

by **Hero** Sun 3 May - 21:20

Fernando wrote:Can i have a clear out of people i dislike Im a wise yet reasonable person sometimes....

You can't remove me Wink

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