2019/20 Premier League Thread - The Longest Season

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 May 2019, 9:04 am

2019/20 Barclays season thread

Start off by asking how long you think Ole will last at the wheel? For me, sacked by February 2020

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 May 2019, 9:30 am

And like that we have our first proper news - Chris Hughton sacked by Brighton...the right move imo

by Duty281 Mon 13 May 2019, 9:32 am

Mid-season break. VAR. Amazon Prime.

All change! Don't think Ole will last too long. Wouldn't be surprised if he left over the summer to be honest.

by GSC Mon 13 May 2019, 9:50 am

Think Brighton/Bournemouth need a big summer to avoid being deep in a relegation battle.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 May 2019, 12:05 pm

Woah woah woah, I name these threads, 6 finger. It's tradition. And there's so clearly a better subject matter...

by GSC Mon 13 May 2019, 12:44 pm

Graham Potter to Brighton is one hell of a gamble if they go that route. Before a late run of form I dont think there was a bigger underachiever in the Championship outside of Stoke

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 May 2019, 12:49 pm

GSC wrote:Graham Potter to Brighton is one hell of a gamble if they go that route. Before a late run of form I dont think there was a bigger underachiever in the Championship outside of Stoke

Really? Swansea are a complete shambles behind the scenes, and certainly have been this season, and that squad was awful. Potter's done a decent job of stabilizing them after losing what decent players they did have last summer, integrating and developing youth to replace them (he wasn't given hardly any money, unlike Stoke) and has built a decent platform for them to build off next season if he does stay put - this is obviously assuming they sort themselves out off the pitch...which doesn't look likely tbf

by GSC Mon 13 May 2019, 1:04 pm

The squad was easily better than 16th at the start of April. If Brighton have a similar transition period they'll be relegated.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 13 May 2019, 1:22 pm

I agree. He’s got to come in and take on a squad that has a very set style. I don’t rate that squad individually, certainly could see someone messing with how Dunk and Duffy play and absolutely ruining their core strength.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 May 2019, 3:41 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:I agree. He’s got to come in and take on a squad that has a very set style. I don’t rate that squad individually, certainly could see someone messing with how Dunk and Duffy play and absolutely ruining their core strength.

So what you're saying is Potter would have to come in and perform some....magic censored

by GSC Mon 13 May 2019, 3:57 pm

I think that's a bannable offense if I've ever seen one

by **Galted** Tue 14 May 2019, 8:20 am

Had me Rowling in the aisles.

by GSC Tue 14 May 2019, 7:14 pm

United zeroing in on former players for the DoF because why have 1 figure in a key role to inspire nostalgia when you can have 2.

by Beer Wed 15 May 2019, 9:54 am

Galted wrote:Had me Rowling in the aisles.

by Guest Sun 19 May 2019, 9:17 am

Manchester City confirm that Vincent Kompany is to leave the club after 11 years and 360 appearances.

Honours included - Four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and four League Cups.

by GSC Sun 19 May 2019, 9:58 am

Hell of a way to go out.

Shame injuries limited him really, but cant argue with 4 PL titles.

by Guest Sun 19 May 2019, 11:21 am

Kompany to be appointed as player/manager for Anderlecht

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 20 May 2019, 7:20 pm

Brighton confirm Potter as manager

They'll be hoping he has a longer spell with them than he did at Swansea

by Duty281 Tue 21 May 2019, 12:34 pm

What's all this then? Super Frank Lampard to become Chelsea's next manager?

by GSC Tue 21 May 2019, 1:21 pm

It makes sense if you consider he would know how to navigate the player power that's cut down a few managers at Chelsea now. And hes prepared to being through some younger players which is important faced with a transfer ban.

Some questions remain, but hes probably uniquely placed given the scenario Chelsea are in

by JDizzle Tue 21 May 2019, 1:52 pm

If Sarri gets the Juve job as rumoured, Chelsea won’t stand in his way. If he misses out, then whether they sack him and pay they compensation is a different question as they were so reluctant to do with Conte last year.

Lamps is inexperienced, but the club is at a crossroads with Hazard leaving, a lot of players (Luiz/Cahill/William/Pedro/Giroud/Higuain) either leaving or 30+. Chance to go the direction he wants, which will be interesting at least, after the apathy of this season.

by Duty281 Wed 22 May 2019, 6:25 pm

What's all this then? Pep Guardiola leaving City and joining Juventus?

by westisbest Sat 01 Jun 2019, 12:32 pm

RIP Reyes. Sad news.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 09 Jun 2019, 4:34 am

Sarri leaving Chelsea and signing a three year deal with Juve. Probably worked out ideally for all parties, Sarri going on to bigger and better things, Chelsea not stuck with a manager who wanted to coach their players and improve the football.

Candidates would appear to be Allegri (who has just left Juve and seems a Chelsea type), Nuno at Wolves, Gracia at Watford and Failure Frank, as well as Laurent Blanc.

They’ve also sold Hazard for £88m (rising to a max of £130m) and are appealing their transfer ban to the court of arbitration for sport. Not read if that means they’ll be buying players or not.

by GSC Sun 09 Jun 2019, 8:00 am

They as of yet have not asked for the ban to be lifted while they appeal. Mainly because they're being threatened with 3 windows if they appeal just to get a window to buy players

by JDizzle Sun 09 Jun 2019, 12:27 pm

Must have missed all this sensational football Chelsea played this year. Our best results/performances came when he actually abandoned his ideals and adapted. Probably best off just serving the ban to be honest, swallow it till next summer as we have a large enough squad to get by.

by Guest Mon 24 Jun 2019, 12:41 pm

Rafael Benitez has left Newcastle United.

Relegation, here we come.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 24 Jun 2019, 1:02 pm

Just John wrote:Rafael Benitez has left Newcastle United.

Relegation, here we come.

This is fantastic news for us promoted clubs, really wasn't many if any of the current clubs you could see having really bad summers...now Newcastle shoot themselves in the gob.

by Fernando Mon 24 Jun 2019, 3:08 pm

Got a month to find a manager & buy players and get a pre-season in

Outstanding.

Garry Monk 4/1 Fav at teh minute

by Guest Mon 24 Jun 2019, 3:16 pm

Fernando wrote:Got a month to find a manager & buy players and get a pre-season in

Outstanding

We’ll get two out of the three. Ashley will no doubt have a cheap ‘yes’ man already lined up. We’ll also get a pre-season in. As for the signings, that will be last minute loans from the championship.

Manager aim - 17th. Cup runs - play the reserves.

No doubt there will still be 52,000 mugs turning up in August

by Geordie Mon 24 Jun 2019, 3:22 pm

Just John wrote:
Fernando wrote:Got a month to find a manager & buy players and get a pre-season in

Outstanding

We’ll get two out of the three. Ashley will no doubt have a cheap ‘yes’ man already lined up. We’ll also get a pre-season in. As for the signings, that will be last minute loans from the championship.

Manager aim - 17th. Cup runs - play the reserves.

No doubt there will still be 52,000 mugs turning up in August

Thats the sad part. Cant blame their loyalty to the club, but they're just giving fat Ashley everything he wants. Ill be interested to see how many Season tickets have been renewed and how many are waiting for further news.

Most of my pals have said they are not renewing yet until they see progress.

by Duty281 Mon 24 Jun 2019, 3:30 pm

Fernando wrote:Garry Monk 4/1 Fav at teh minute

Money going on Mourinho to be the next Newcastle manager - he's the 3/1 favourite with SkyBet. Can't see it myself, but it would be a lark to see how Mourinho would do at a relegation-threatened club.

by Fernando Mon 24 Jun 2019, 3:45 pm

Duty281 wrote:
Fernando wrote:Garry Monk 4/1 Fav at teh minute

Money going on Mourinho to be the next Newcastle manager - he's the 3/1 favourite with SkyBet. Can't see it myself, but it would be a lark to see how Mourinho would do at a relegation-threatened club.

The only chance that happens is if a rich guy actually takes over.

by Geordie Mon 24 Jun 2019, 3:54 pm

I wonder whats happening with the Takeover?

by GSC Mon 24 Jun 2019, 4:30 pm

I'd guess if anything was imminent Rafa wouldnt have walked

by Atila Sun 04 Aug 2019, 7:51 pm

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:2019/20 Barclays season thread

Start off by asking how long you think Ole will last at the wheel? For me, sacked by February 2020

I think he'll last longer than that and in my humble opinion, and I'll admit I have no proof, he's just a figurehead. Yes, he may have a say on transfers, but I can't believe it's all down to him who they buy. He's there because he's a better representative of the club than Mourinho was. Mourinho was damaging the brand. His football was dire and he complained too much in public. Also for me, Mike Phelan is just as responsible for picking the side and winning games as Ole is.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 09 Aug 2019, 8:51 pm

Norwich set their stall out early for that 20th place finish

by **Galted** Sat 10 Aug 2019, 12:01 am

Villa drop to third, Champion's League position under threat.

by westisbest Sat 10 Aug 2019, 5:12 am

Galted wrote:Villa drop to third, Champion's League position under threat.

Good man Galted.

by compelling and rich Sat 10 Aug 2019, 9:43 am

norwich are going to be in some high scoring games this season if they play like that. looked a threat going forward but were a shambles at the back

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 10 Aug 2019, 11:19 am

compelling and rich wrote:norwich are going to be in some high scoring games this season if they play like that. looked a threat going forward but were a shambles at the back

We do play like that, and yes we will be in high scoring games! Similar to last year...we’re very good going forward but don’t really do defending.

Defence should be helped by Klose and Zimmermann coming back very soon. There’s a reason Grant Hanley is 4th choice and hadn’t started a league game since last September, as we saw last night!

by compelling and rich Sat 10 Aug 2019, 11:25 am

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
compelling and rich wrote:norwich are going to be in some high scoring games this season if they play like that. looked a threat going forward but were a shambles at the back

We do play like that, and yes we will be in high scoring games! Similar to last year...we’re very good going forward but don’t really do defending.

Defence should be helped by Klose and Zimmermann coming back very soon. There’s a reason Grant Hanley is 4th choice and hadn’t started a league game since last September, as we saw last night!

well good luck olly, applaud any team trying to play that way but could be a real struggle in the prem with a inability to defend

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 10 Aug 2019, 11:45 am

I’m not sure we’re going to be the only side to struggle to defend against Liverpool tbf

by Duty281 Sat 10 Aug 2019, 11:52 am

Sad to see such a huge gulf between two PL sides. Liverpool operating at well below full intensity and they swatted Norwich aside with no difficulty.

by Guest Sat 10 Aug 2019, 2:34 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Norwich set their stall out early for that 20th place finish

West Ham seem more keen?

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 10 Aug 2019, 9:19 pm

Hahaha I got in my shot early, I thought that was obvious!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 10 Aug 2019, 9:47 pm

Duty281 wrote:Sad to see such a huge gulf between two PL sides. Liverpool operating at well below full intensity and they swatted Norwich aside with no difficulty.

It’s almost like half their side individually cost more than our whole squad put together...

by westisbest Sun 11 Aug 2019, 3:34 am

Although maybe didn’t deserve to win. Gifted spurs 2 goals.

We will get some wins.
Hopefully against those cherries. First game at home. Intent.
We will be fine this season

by Duty281 Sun 11 Aug 2019, 9:58 am

Good Golly I'm Olly wrote:
Duty281 wrote:Sad to see such a huge gulf between two PL sides. Liverpool operating at well below full intensity and they swatted Norwich aside with no difficulty.

It’s almost like half their side individually cost more than our whole squad put together...

I don't doubt it!

by Atila Sun 11 Aug 2019, 6:53 pm

Man Utd 4 Chelsea 0.

Good win for United.

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