We Go Again! The 2014/15 Premier League Thread

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 26 May 2014, 5:15 pm

First topic message reminder :

Well, as I started one for the Championship, it seems now is the time for the Premier League 2014/15 thread to begin!

We have all our teams, with Leicester, Burnley and QPR replacing Cardiff, Fulham and Norwich. Can City retain, can United break into the top four, how will Liverpool cope with Champions League football. All this and more can be discussed as we see how the transfers, the rumours, the World Cup and everything else make an impact on the Premier League before it all kicks off?

I'll open it up...the Telegraph, Sky Sports and others report Pochettino is top of Spurs' shortlist and could be unveiled in the next week. Thoughts? Sounds the perfect fit to me. Some suggesting he'll bring Rodriguez with him, although that sounds like immediate clutching to me.

by GSC Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:07 pm

They'll appeal for the same reason they've been trying to protect him. Can't imagine it'll change much, the evidence is clear.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:07 pm

GSC wrote:
Olly wrote:So from that I deduce he won't even be allowed in the training ground, stadium etc?
You would suspect not. So no preseason, or general match training; and no international matches either.

Suspect Liverpool will get rid fairly quickly now

Liverpool wont ge rid.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:09 pm

Probably fair shout.

I'd suspect Liverpool will keep him now. Although if they could get anywhere near £70m they should take it.

by GSC Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:12 pm

Much like the straw that breaks the camels back, everyone has a limit. If Real or Barca stick in a decent bid I suspect he'll be off.

Ultimately he misses around 10 games a season due to suspensions, he clearly doesn't show any sign of improvement.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:13 pm

"The player Luis Suárez is banned from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) for a period of four (4) months in accordance with art. 22 of the FDC."

He can't sign for anyone by the looks of things either.

by Roller_Coaster Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:15 pm

Well they did OK waiting til October last year.

4 months?
June (prob only 1 more game anyway)
July nada bar pre season games
August Some back end
September (International breaks anyway)
October

Hmm, not enough my opinion.

Will Liverpool sell? Football ability-wise they'd be daft to but it's whether they've had enough of the baggage. He might demand to go to get away from the press.

by GSC Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:15 pm

He'll hand right of attorney to his lawyer or something who'll sign for him. Doubt it really applies to signing elsewhere anyway

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:17 pm

The PL games he'll will miss after Fifa ban

S'ton H
M City A
Tott A
Villa H
W Ham A
Eve H
WBA H
QPR A
Hull H

That's just the ones hes banned from. He'll then need fitness, and their next four games are:

Newcastle A
Chelsea H
Palace A
Stoke H

Sub for Chelsea game?

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:19 pm

In a positive spin, he'll be the fittest player going during the christmas fixtures. Those include back to back games with United and Arsenal.

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:19 pm

GSC wrote:He'll hand right of attorney to his lawyer or something who'll sign for him. Doubt it really applies to signing elsewhere anyway

Its does state anything administrative, which would include transfering clubs. Not sure he will ruffle FIFA's feathers trying to look for loop holes. Also where is he going to sign his contract? In the clubs car park? And will Real and Barca pay 70mill plus for a player who can't officially kick a ball until Nov?

Really doubt it Swanny.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:25 pm

Ben Rumsby ‏@ben_rumsby 40s
Fifa confirms Suarez CAN be transferred during his ban.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:27 pm

"@CharlieWyett: Fifa confirm Suarez could still transfer to another club during his ban"

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 3:28 pm

That echo is back

by LastDamnation Thu 26 Jun 2014, 4:51 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:In a positive spin, he'll be the fittest player going during the christmas fixtures. Those include back to back games with United and Arsenal.

Not to mention that he won't be called up during international breaks, will be fit for the run-in.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 5:51 pm

He can play in friendlies for Uruguay, just not competitive games

by The Special Juan Thu 26 Jun 2014, 5:59 pm

FIFA confirm Suarez can be transferred during his ban.

by Duty281 Thu 26 Jun 2014, 6:00 pm

Olly wrote:He can play in friendlies for Uruguay, just not competitive games

Isn't he banned from all football activity...bar being transferred clubs?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 26 Jun 2014, 6:01 pm

Duty281 wrote:
Olly wrote:He can play in friendlies for Uruguay, just not competitive games

Isn't he banned from all football activity...bar being transferred clubs?

Yeah but later in the season I'm talking in regards to Lastdamnation and international breaks etc

by NickisBHAFC Thu 26 Jun 2014, 11:58 pm

Not long enough his ban. He has got away with it easily.

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jun 2014, 6:15 pm

Hi,

A bit more positive this season from the boards palace fan.. top 14 must be our goal.

Hopefully bring in a couple of half decent players and Gayle will be able to be utilsed playing a better brand of football.

I would take less than 11th but with more goals!!

by Duty281 Fri 27 Jun 2014, 6:21 pm

mystiroakey wrote:Hi,

A bit more positive this season from the boards palace fan.. top 14 must be our goal.

Hopefully bring in a couple of half decent players and Gayle will be able to be utilsed playing a better brand of football.

I would take less than 11th but with more goals!!

Welcome back! thumbsup

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jun 2014, 6:26 pm

ta Duty.

Not going to get into the international debate for a bit... It hurts .

I will admit to being wrong on two counts though,

I stated i would rather not have pulis and grind out staying in the PL.

I also stated i would rather england go out in the groups playing decent footy rather than grinding out defensive results.

I was very drunk watching the england games but it did seem that we had more of the play (more shots, more possession, more territory) over our counter parts in all 3 games.

Winning football is key.... I am a changed man..

Bar that good holiday.. Got a tan, great banter with other europeans, mexicans and yanks in Mexico- it was almost like being in a mini brazil tbh.

by Breadvan Sat 28 Jun 2014, 7:18 am

Well my Swans mid table again optimism has gone up a notch now 12 x capped French striker Gomis has signed from Lyon. If...if the club can keep hold of Bony, Michu (West ham Really?) a push for a top 10 spot is feasible..

by mystiroakey Sat 28 Jun 2014, 2:49 pm

you have no europe to worry about. If you can keep your players you are a top 10 team.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 10 Jul 2014, 4:47 pm

Fellaini...his hair...I dont know why

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 10 Jul 2014, 4:52 pm

by mystiroakey Thu 10 Jul 2014, 4:56 pm

sanchez signs for Arsenal . 30 m seems good business.

by compelling and rich Thu 10 Jul 2014, 5:39 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:

didnt read your first post, was looking at that for a while thinking im sure i know who that is!! got it eventually!

by mystiroakey Thu 10 Jul 2014, 5:57 pm

he looks better thats for certain

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 10 Jul 2014, 6:06 pm

I dont know, the attention is suddenly brought to his face. When youve got a mug like that then mental hair is a good idea

by Duty281 Thu 10 Jul 2014, 7:23 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:I dont know, the attention is suddenly brought to his face. When youve got a mug like that then mental hair is a good idea

For more information on this, please contact Andy Carroll.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu 10 Jul 2014, 7:29 pm

Why he needed the beard.

by Guest Fri 11 Jul 2014, 11:45 am

I feel that just made matters worse

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri 11 Jul 2014, 12:29 pm

It worries me that Pool are using "we go again" as a slogan.

by mystiroakey Sat 12 Jul 2014, 3:45 pm

Looks like we have snapped up caulker for 8m.

pricey- but its something.

Now lets get zaha back and resign bolasie

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 4:01 pm

Caulker to Palace Laugh

He's never been anything special, hence why Spurs got rid & why he's decided on Palace. That's about his level in the bottom half of the EPL. Slow & ponderous at times with Cardiff & didn't stand out.

by mystiroakey Sat 12 Jul 2014, 4:06 pm

dam better bet than your club mate. I feel for you I really do. If you continue that form you played out last half of the season without your french star you will be struggling to break derbys 11 pt season.

Anything on the horizon for your club?

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 4:28 pm

Yeah, just bought Siem De Jong & got Cabella + few more on the way. What happened last year was awful but things will be different, once the new season kicks off. Before Cabaye left, we were in the top 6 with ease, not saying we will be in & around there this year, but won't be far off. Just unfortunate circumstances last year post Xmas.

I'd be more worried about your club, than Newcastle, in terms of relegation. Caulker is pretty average, although I do hope you get Zaha back.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat 12 Jul 2014, 4:40 pm

Gotta be honest I wish I could have the optimism you're having John about the Toon

See a tumultuous season ahead for the Geordie's

by compelling and rich Sat 12 Jul 2014, 4:53 pm

think newcastle will be alright, like last season see quite a few poor teams in the division. burnley just cant compete financially, WBA and villa look awful already. swansea will be massively weakend for me possibly losing there two best players and signing average championship players. then there quite a few others who will just want to stay in the division that newcastle will finish above, likes of the two promoted clubs, Sunderland etc

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 5:06 pm

Exactly, the bottom half of the EPL ain't great, especially with the likes of Villa, Sunderland, Leicester, Burnley, WBA, QPR & Palace.......it's poor. Think people just remember the last five months of our season & just go, 'yep, their in trouble again'. Don' think it will pan out like that. We've got new recruits in & are in reset mode, there is no 'no-mans land' safety net, like last year, when we had significant gaps above & below us in the league, which led to complacency.

Fully expecting a top 10 finish.

by mystiroakey Sat 12 Jul 2014, 5:13 pm

John wrote: Yeah, just bought Siem De Jong & got Cabella + few more on the way. What happened last year was awful but things will be different, once the new season kicks off. Before Cabaye left, we were in the top 6 with ease, not saying we will be in & around there this year, but won't be far off. Just unfortunate circumstances last year post Xmas.

I'd be more worried about your club, than Newcastle, in terms of relegation. Caulker is pretty average, although I do hope you get Zaha back.

You were top 6 - you out performed united by a long way- they stayed the same all year- you went from being top 6 to almost being the worst team in the league- which off course wasnt that rough as you were safe with almost 15 games to spare- but all the same.

You wont get relegated(you may struggle top 10 though- west ham, palace, hull even sunderland could seriously be competitive against you). palace could off course still get relegated!!! but its got to be said us palace fans are 1000000 times more positive at the start of this season.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 12 Jul 2014, 5:33 pm

I wouldn't lose sleep over the toon at all. Couple defenders and a striker away from top half with ease.

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 5:41 pm

West Ham are in all sorts of trouble this year in my professional opinion. Ten outfield players & a GK away from avoiding the dreaded drop.

by mystiroakey Sat 12 Jul 2014, 5:48 pm

ouch...

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 5:55 pm

Jokes

Dolph, let's see your line up this year, first XI? You playing Enner up top with Carroll? That's decent.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 12 Jul 2014, 6:40 pm

I meant that in a positive way! As in you shouldn't worry. Cheeky swine!

Hard to call in some regards. Back five is nailed on Adrian, Demel, Reid, Tomkins, Cresswell.

Then probably Nobes and Kouyate deep two in midfield. Nolan probably keeps his spot, although I'd personally play Rav. Then we look to have Valencia, Downing, Jarvis, Zarate and Vaz Te (although I'd expect him to leave) battling for two wing slots. I imagine we'll play Downing over Jarvis as our out and out winger and then Valencia over Zarate as our wide striker. But that all depends on pre-season and training.

Carroll is nailed on and then Valencia plays if/when the big man is unfit.

Leaves us with a bench of Zarate, King Carlton, Jarvis, Morrison, Collins, Jussi and J'Ob with Poyet, Vaz Te, Diame in reserve and we're still looking for a young centre back, a apart left back and another central midfielder.

Our signings with Valencia average age of around 24 which is lovely.

by mystiroakey Sat 12 Jul 2014, 6:56 pm

you have to get morrison back in your starting 11

by compelling and rich Sat 12 Jul 2014, 6:59 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:I meant that in a positive way! As in you shouldn't worry. Cheeky swine!

Hard to call in some regards. Back five is nailed on Adrian, Demel, Reid, Tomkins, Cresswell.

Then probably Nobes and Kouyate deep two in midfield. Nolan probably keeps his spot, although I'd personally play Rav. Then we look to have Valencia, Downing, Jarvis, Zarate and Vaz Te (although I'd expect him to leave) battling for two wing slots. I imagine we'll play Downing over Jarvis as our out and out winger and then Valencia over Zarate as our wide striker. But that all depends on pre-season and training.

Carroll is nailed on and then Valencia plays if/when the big man is unfit.

Leaves us with a bench of Zarate, King Carlton, Jarvis, Morrison, Collins, Jussi and J'Ob with Poyet, Vaz Te, Diame in reserve and we're still looking for a young centre back, a apart left back and another central midfielder.

Our signings with Valencia average age of around 24 which is lovely.

lots of games for valencia then Whistle

by Guest Sat 12 Jul 2014, 7:04 pm

Not bad a squad. Think this season really should be the phasing out process on Nolan but I doubt it will happen. Good decent options all-round, not too sure defensively though. Interesting to see this Kouyate in the middle & if Valencia is one of those WC mistakes. Of course, Carroll's fitness is pretty much key to the season.

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