We Go Again! The Premier League thread

[Fernando]

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Galloway off for Browning due to injury

[wheelchair1991]

Rogers is a man under pressure, I just did not get his tactics against Man Utd(the team I support. The Liverpool fans will be very depressed this season, its a far cry from the start of the season when many Liverpool fans said the normal 'its our year' guff.

Phil Thompson makes me laugh, he will still probably defend what's happening at the club despite the fact that its a shambles

[lfc91]

Rogers is a man under pressure, I just did not get his tactics against Man Utd(the team I support.  The Liverpool fans will be very depressed this season, its a far cry from the start of the season when many Liverpool fans said the normal 'its our year' guff.

Phil Thompson makes me laugh, he will still probably defend what's happening at the club despite the fact that its a shambles  

Not even the most deluded of fans (which I am occassionally among) could have believed we would do anything of note this year. Fourth place was about the height of my expectations and that belief (maybe hope is more appropriate) was already starting to waver before the back to back maulings we just recieved, because even the games we won this season we were truely awful.

Bad season ahead I fear..

[Dolphin Ziggler]

You were without already anointed player of the year Philippe Coutinho

[wheelchair1991]

Rogers is a man under pressure, I just did not get his tactics against Man Utd(the team I support.  The Liverpool fans will be very depressed this season, its a far cry from the start of the season when many Liverpool fans said the normal 'its our year' guff.

Phil Thompson makes me laugh, he will still probably defend what's happening at the club despite the fact that its a shambles  

Not even the most deluded of fans (which I am occassionally among) could have believed we would do anything of note this year. Fourth place was about the height of my expectations and that belief (maybe hope is more appropriate) was already starting to waver before the back to back maulings we just recieved, because even the games we won this season we were truely awful.

Bad season ahead I fear..

I heard some fans saying its our year. I don't even see you getting anywhere near the top 4 I thing Rogers will be gone by the start of next season

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I genuinely believe we're gonna get something at Anfield next Sunday. Think we'll cause you real problems

(Yes I realise this will be thrown back at me when you guys win 3-0)

[lfc91]

I agree olly. Fully prepared for the third drubbing on the bounce!

[Guest]

I think everybody wants us to win tonight, which would put Chelsea into a relegation spot.

West Ham starting eleven

• 1Randolph
  
• 2Reid
  
• 5Tomkins
  
• 21Ogbonna
  
• 3Cresswell
  
• 16Noble
  
• 8Kouyaté
  
• 28Lanzini
  
• 20Moses
  
• 15Sakho
  
• 27Payet
  

Newcastle starting eleven

• 1Krul
  
• 22Janmaat
  
• 18Mbemba
  
• 2Coloccini
  
• 19Haidara
  
• 8Anita
  
• 4Colback
  
• 7Sissoko
  
• 5Wijnaldum
  
• 20Thauvin
  
• 9Cissé
  

West HamSubstitutes

• 9Carroll
  
• 12Jenkinson
  
• 14Obiang
  
• 19Collins
  
• 26Jelavic
  
• 30Antonio
  
• 34Spiegel
  

NewcastleSubstitutes

• 10de Jong
  
• 11Gouffran
  
• 14Obertan
  
• 15Lascelles
  
• 16Aarons
  
• 17Pérez
  
• 26Darlow
  

RefereeAnthony Taylor

[Dolphin Ziggler]

The only time anyone would want them to win...

Think it'll be 1-2 or 2-2

[NickisBHAFC]

Payet is my captain this weekend, so I'm looking forward to this 0-0 draw, if my fantasy football luck is anything to go by.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I agree olly. Fully prepared for the third drubbing on the bounce!

Jerome should cause Skrtel/Lovren real problems with his pace and power, hopefully he'll bring his shooting boots. Wessi in the hole against Lucas is a non contest

[Dolphin Ziggler]

You're about 2 posts from claiming your midfield is "world class", and FL never recovered from that.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Toon team bus only pulled up about 15 mins ago so I hear, could be a delayed KO

[NickisBHAFC]

20:15 I suspect

[NickisBHAFC]

On time. Happy days

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

You're about 2 posts from claiming your midfield is "world class", and FL never recovered from that.

I think those observations are reasonable ones - not like Skrtel/Lovren/Lucas are any good.

Our issue is whether we can defend well and catch their forwards on an off day. Benteke always causes us major issues

[Guest]

Gonna be a long night....

[Dolphin Ziggler]

What. A. Goal

[NickisBHAFC]

Another cracking goal this weekend. Payet doing me proud.

None will come close to Benteke though, has to be said.

[GSC]

There's 15m worth of our former players sat on the benches

[Guest]

Frustrating half, we're a decent side, just nothing clicking in these opening months. I'd rather have Aarons on, instead of the snail pace that Thauvin brings.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Nice passing from Newcastle but rarely going anywhere. Imposed themselves more as the half went on. Cant really stop Payet though. Bloke is too good for us.

[Fernando]

2-0 - Payet again

Unfortunate for Moses hit the bar.

[Guest]

Thauvin hits first man again, Anita just awful & us making Moses look like Usain Bolt

Game over!!!!!!

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Payet is winning me my head-to-head in FF this week too.

Guy is just so good. And having Moses finally gives us some pace to do something like that

[NickisBHAFC]

Payet is the signing of the summer IMO.

Fantastic by putting him as captain, he has shown great character.

[Guest]

Thauvin is s***, never wanted him either. If we lose to Watford at home next week, I'd imagine McClaren will be gone. He's looking clueless right now, in not picking Aarons or Perez

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Thauvin is s***, never wanted him either. If we lose to Watford at home next week, I'd imagine McClaren will be gone. He's looking clueless right now, in not picking Aarons or Perez

Was a strange appointment, and is still proving so. Worrying times, but you have some good quality which a good manager will get the best out of later this season

[Dolphin Ziggler]

That Moses flick though.

Big Andy back...GSC in 5, 4, 3...

[Guest]

Awful performance. Tough early fixtures, but losing patience already with McClaren in sorting us out. 0 goals in 4 games is just unacceptable.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Was very easy, and I don't mean to be that guy when I say that, Newcastle just offered very little. We werent at the races for a lot of that game but we had a player of immense quality in Payet.

[Liam]

Newcastle were absolutely dire. They played so deep first half and never looked like troubling west ham at all. They're got some talented players but they just can't get get them into games. Think Thuavin has to play 10, doesn't have the pace or the crossing ability out wide imo. De Jong looked bright when coming on but like John has said, where are the goals coming from because they look completely clueless going forward. Payet outstanding. West Ham should be pushing for top 8 this season.

[GSC]

https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/643532424249495554

Possibly the best thing ever

[CFCNick]

Yeah. All of the fan denial videos are gold.

[Corporalhumblebucket]

Hammers get a home win. If Newcastle's results don't improve fairly rapidly I could see McClaren being given the heave ho before Christmas.

[Guest]

To be honest, it's a new squad & we've endured the toughest fixture list, having already played an up to speed Southampton, Swansea away, Man U away, Arsenal at home & now WHU away. Not pleased with how things have gone so far & how things haven't gelled, but not going to worry just yet. Look at Stoke, endured the same kind of difficulties & are 18th, but won't be relegated, so very early still.

[Guest]

Jack Wilshere requires surgery for his fractured leg, expected to be out until Xmas

[Dolphin Ziggler]

To be honest, it's a new squad & we've endured the toughest fixture list, having already played an up to speed Southampton, Swansea away, Man U away, Arsenal at home & now WHU away. Not pleased with how things have gone so far & how things haven't gelled, but not going to worry just yet. Look at Stoke, endured the same kind of difficulties & are 18th, but won't be relegated,so very early still.

I wouldnt be so dismissive. Theres enough in the melting pot for another bonkers Toon season.

[Fernando]

[Fernando]

Jordan Henderson goes to America for a heel injury comes back with a broken foot out for 2 months.

[Crimey]

Jordan Henderson goes to America for a heel injury comes back with a broken foot out for 2 months.

Bit gutted for him, first season as captain he will have wanted to cement his place as leader. Really makes it look a bit foolish not to have brought in another central midfielder. Milner has looked decent, can certainly make up for the energy, Can is alright but his passing is lacking despite his good runs, Lucas is improving the more game play he gets but is too defensive and Joe Allen is both injured and crap. Not sure who could have been brought in though, Delph was obviously unsure of whether to leave Villa for Manchester City, so doubt Liverpool could have persuaded him. Could have tried to splash out on a Pjanic, but without Champions League football, it would have been a stretch.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Costa should be off

[Hero]

He's an absolute nasty piece of work

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Disgusting refereeing

[JamesLincs]

jose must be crying with laughter on the inside

[Hero]

I bet it'll kick off in the tunnel in a second

[Fernando]

Well that's my bet for the day won Soon as i saw Mike Dean was ref knew we were finishing with 10 men

[Hammersmith harrier]

How the hell has Costa stayed on the pitch and Gabriel got sent off; shows why players roll around really, if Koscielny had I bet the decision would have been different. Disgusting as per f***ing usual when Chelsea are involved.

[Hero]

I'm not an advocate of violence on the pitch, but I'd happily see someone spark Costa out.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I'm not an advocate of violence on the pitch, but I'd happily see someone spark Costa out.

Was hoping Gabriel would do it - how Costa is still on the pitch is beyond everyone. Awful atrocious refereeing

[Hammersmith harrier]

I'm not an advocate of violence on the pitch, but I'd happily see someone spark Costa out.

He deserves a Thatchering or two.

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