2019/20 Premier League Thread - The Longest Season

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

First topic message reminder :

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 Duty281 Sat 30 Nov 2019, 2:23 pm

So the title race is between Liverpool and Leicester.

by Guest Sat 30 Nov 2019, 2:30 pm

Actually turning into a relatively easy title success for the Scousers now. Liverpool haven't been great this year, which just showcases how far City have fallen this year. I'd be surprised to see Pep still there this summer.

by GSC Sat 30 Nov 2019, 11:44 pm

qsf sacked by watford already

by Guest Sun 01 Dec 2019, 12:40 pm

Chris Hughton being lined up to replace QSF. Preparing for life in the Championship, that one.

by Duty281 Sun 01 Dec 2019, 6:27 pm

VAR mugs Everton as Leicester keep their title chase on course.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 02 Dec 2019, 3:18 am

Duty281 wrote:VAR mugs Everton as Leicester keep their title chase on course.

VAR corrects offside call to give Leicester a deserved win

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 02 Dec 2019, 3:18 am

Jonathan Liew with the most apt put down of Arsenal's defending yet:

"Arsenal players defend like every part of their body is their face."

by **Afro** Mon 02 Dec 2019, 10:32 am

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
Duty281 wrote:VAR mugs Everton as Leicester keep their title chase on course.

VAR corrects offside call to give Leicester a deserved win

Deserved in that VAR made sure the right decision was made. Not from performance. Even Rodgers admitted that

by GSC Mon 02 Dec 2019, 10:57 am

VAR wasnt the problem, the officials flagging offside was.

Shouldnt flag for marginal calls anymore

by Duty281 Tue 03 Dec 2019, 7:21 pm

It’s time for the Amazon bookshop to start showing the Premier League at the strangely staggered times of 19:30 and 20:15.

A brand new era for PL football with...um...Clive Tyldesley as lead commentator.

by westisbest Tue 03 Dec 2019, 9:39 pm

Great stuff. Am looking forward to watching Villa tomorrow on amazon prime

by **Galted** Tue 03 Dec 2019, 10:07 pm

Thanks for the reminder. Watched a bit of Burnley v City in UHD and wasn't bad, seen better quality but there was no buffering.

Wish they'd do it with no commentary at all, just crowd noise.

by **Afro** Tue 03 Dec 2019, 10:11 pm

Duty281 wrote:It’s time for the Amazon bookshop to start showing the Premier League at the strangely staggered times of 19:30 and 20:15.

A brand new era for PL football with...um...Clive Tyldesley as lead commentator.

I thought the times were odd until I realised I could watch one and a half games given half time in the first game is at the same time as the second game starts.

Shall watch first half of Spurs v Utd tomorrow before turning over to watch Us v Liverpool.

And will no doubt turn back once it is clear we are going to get stuffed

by Fernando Tue 03 Dec 2019, 10:28 pm

Galted wrote:Thanks for the reminder. Watched a bit of Burnley v City in UHD and wasn't bad, seen better quality but there was no buffering.

Wish they'd do it with no commentary at all, just crowd noise.

They do it's in the audio section Yahoo

by **Galted** Tue 03 Dec 2019, 11:13 pm

Fernando wrote:
Galted wrote:Thanks for the reminder. Watched a bit of Burnley v City in UHD and wasn't bad, seen better quality but there was no buffering.

Wish they'd do it with no commentary at all, just crowd noise.

They do it's in the audio section

Wow, that is a game changer.

by westisbest Wed 04 Dec 2019, 8:03 am

Take it they don’t have fanzone anymore?

Used to watch some Villa games with the Villa fan and opposing teams fans. Used to be quite comical at times.

The reactions of a late winner etc were great.

I’d actually find it tough to watch a game without commentary.

by **Galted** Wed 04 Dec 2019, 8:40 am

Haven't had Sky for quite a few years but I remember the playercam they had, was intrigued at first but it seemed a bit pointless watching the same player wandering around a little square of pitch scratching his balls.

It's not generally the main commentator I find annoying, it's the co-commentator - always a particularly tedious ex-player who thinks he's a stand-up comedian.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Wed 04 Dec 2019, 9:47 am

There's a few very good ones, I get quite the spread now I'm in Australia as there's full English coverage for all games.

You're still looking at Beglin, Nevin and a newer entry of Hinchcliffe as the best.

by Guest Thu 05 Dec 2019, 7:35 pm

Marco Silva sacked

Absolutely tactical masterclass from Sir Steve Bruce tonight. 4 points off fifth. Rafa who?

by GSC Fri 06 Dec 2019, 10:09 am

Wilder has a point for the VAR goal. Cant just pretend the linesman didnt put his flag up and affect the game

by westisbest Fri 06 Dec 2019, 10:15 am

Fair play to Brucie, he’s doing a good job.

My mate text me last night and said it was about time Saint-Maximin scored.

Prem is pretty tight at the moment.
Newcastle beat saints, which I expect them to, then they will be top half.

by Guest Fri 06 Dec 2019, 10:28 am

GSC wrote:Wilder has a point for the VAR goal. Cant just pretend the linesman didnt put his flag up and affect the game

Bitter comments from, Wilder. He was out-foxed by a world class manager, and as the pundits and Toon players have stated, they were told before the start of the season, to play to the whistle. The linesman putting his flag up, is an indication to the ref, and not the players.

Didn’t change the outcome of the game, they failed to score, so we still would of won, 0-1. Howay the lads!

by Duty281 Fri 06 Dec 2019, 10:49 am

Table looks strange at the moment - only 9 points separating 5th and 18th and we’re into December.

Indeed, 5th placed Wolves have only won one more game than 18th placed Everton all season.

by dyrewolfe Fri 06 Dec 2019, 11:11 am

Eddie Howe quoted as saying he is fully committed to Bournemouth.

Expect him to sign for Everton in time for the transfer window... Laugh

Steve Bruce responsible for a sudden spike in sales of humble pie. Who'd have predicted he could turn that sorry-looking lot into something resembling a football team?

by GSC Fri 06 Dec 2019, 1:44 pm

Nigel Pearson for Watford until the end of the season apparently

by Beer Fri 06 Dec 2019, 4:00 pm

Just John wrote:
GSC wrote:Wilder has a point for the VAR goal. Cant just pretend the linesman didnt put his flag up and affect the game

Bitter comments from, Wilder. He was out-foxed by a world class manager, and as the pundits and Toon players have stated, they were told before the start of the season, to play to the whistle. The linesman putting his flag up, is an indication to the ref, and not the players.

Didn’t change the outcome of the game, they failed to score, so we still would of won, 0-1. Howay the lads!

I did feel for the Sheff United fans, as the Goalie and the Left Back clearly stop, however, I saw a replay this morning and the ref clearly signals that play continues. So screw Wilder. Stevecastle United all the way!

by JDizzle Fri 06 Dec 2019, 4:25 pm

Transfer ban reduced to one window for Chelsea, and the fine halved. So they are free to sign players in January.

Might have been a blessing in disguise to wait until the summer, rather than overpay for someone (Zaha...) not quite good enough now. Which has tended to be our strategy for a while.

by Soul Requiem Fri 06 Dec 2019, 6:10 pm

Joke of a decision.

by Guest Sat 07 Dec 2019, 7:23 pm

Turning into a sorry defence of their PL title, for City. Completely out of sorts this season, and quite a sizeable rebuild needed at the Etihad, this summer. End of era feeling for this squad now.

by Atila Sat 07 Dec 2019, 7:34 pm

Man City 1 Man Utd 2.

Not that big of a surprise to me. Derbies are always tough to call. I remember when United were the football power, and they got stuffed by City 5-1.

Glad for Ole though. Every time United lose a game he gets stick, and the old "gone by Christmas" line gets thrown out there. So now that he has had a good week, I hope he gets some plaudits.

One more thing. I thought that United deserved to beat Liverpool when they played a few weeks ago but it ended up 1-1. But apart from that draw, United have beaten the top teams like Leicester, Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City.

by Duty281 Sat 14 Dec 2019, 5:11 pm

The last hope of the title race being alive rests with Leicester beating Liverpool on Boxing Day.

by Guest Sat 14 Dec 2019, 5:29 pm

Liverpool have the ability to play poorly, and still take 3 points. Leicester can’t even beat Norwich. Unfortunately, the title race has been over for a while now. As for the top 4, it looks like Lampard and his squad are beginning to be exposed now. I’d imagine that fourth slot will be filled by Mourinho or OGS, by next May. Always thought Lampard was a stop gap, and not overly convinced they will truly back him, now they can spend again.

by Duty281 Sun 15 Dec 2019, 2:53 pm

Why VAR didn’t disallow that goal is a mystery. But a bigger mystery is how Lingard still gets into the starting XI of any Premier League club - it’s like when Downing was racking up all those appearances for Liverpool.

by Guest Mon 16 Dec 2019, 2:24 pm

Arteta to Arsenal, seemingly on the cards. Not overly convinced, but there seems to be an obsession of going down this route now, of appointing ex-players.

Ancelotti at Everton gathering pace, possibly bringing Usmanov on board too. Still think it sums up where Carlo’s career is, that a club like Everton is now being considered. Seems to have been on the decline for a few years, and struggled in his last couple of jobs.

by Duty281 Sun 22 Dec 2019, 3:12 pm

Title race definitely over after Leicester’s defeat yesterday. Three of the top four places wrapped up. About nine teams in with a chance of taking fourth, from Chelsea to Palace, though United’s are currently taking a bit of a dent.

No team looks relegated at the moment and there’s only 8 points separating 13th placed Brighton and 20th placed Watford.

by dyrewolfe Mon 23 Dec 2019, 9:18 am

Man Utd rollercoaster hit another dip, losing at Watford. Have to say they looked truly awful and Watford were literally bullying them at times. Wonder if the board will be thinking about potential replacements again?

Spurs equally bad at home to Chelsea. Never really looked in the game and don't think Son's red card had much effect on the outcome. Honeymoon period over already for Jose?

by GSC Mon 23 Dec 2019, 11:53 am

Solksjaer is on borrowed time, but it's a pointless move without major changes above the managers office

by Eyetoldyouso Mon 23 Dec 2019, 12:39 pm

Is Anthony Taylor the worst referee in the Premier League?
The VAR must have told him that he must be completely mad/incompetent/blind or bent if he thought that Alonso fouled Gazzaniga. Fortunately, justice was done.

by Guest Thu 26 Dec 2019, 4:35 pm

dyrewolfe wrote:Honeymoon period over already for Jose?

Lampard’s men throwing away all the good work done at Tottenham at the weekend. I still think you’d always back Mourinho over the course of the season, to make that top 4. Lampard’s boys just too inconsistent, and their home record is abysmal of late.

by Duty281 Thu 26 Dec 2019, 9:38 pm

Liverpool annihilate Leicester.

by Atila Fri 27 Dec 2019, 11:14 am

GSC wrote:Solksjaer is on borrowed time, but it's a pointless move without major changes above the managers office

Maybe he is on borrowed time, but he made it to Christmas, something I kept reading that he would never do. Very Happy

by Atila Fri 27 Dec 2019, 9:47 pm

Wolves 3 Man City 2

A good couple of days for Liverpool.

by Duty281 Sat 28 Dec 2019, 6:20 pm

‘It’s not football any more’ - best chant of the season, from the Norwich supporters.

by GSC Sat 28 Dec 2019, 9:03 pm

Pellegrini gone

by Atila Sat 28 Dec 2019, 10:09 pm

Sky is reporting that Moyes is set to go back to West Ham.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 29 Dec 2019, 6:08 am

Sky can report how miserable that makes most sensible West Ham fans.

Although Steve Bruce can prove that unfashionable and dull managers can turn things around, I'd just rather be s*** trying to be good than be good at being s***

by guildfordbat Sun 29 Dec 2019, 10:41 am

Rudolphin Ziggler wrote:Sky can report how miserable that makes most sensible West Ham fans.

Although Steve Bruce can prove that unfashionable and dull managers can turn things around, I'd just rather be s*** trying to be good than be good at being s***

Dolph - guessing you wouldn't be too keen on Big Sam's return either. Smile

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 29 Dec 2019, 11:01 am

Like I said to a mate of mine who asked me about the choices, it's like picking who you want to punch you in the face: Ali, Frazier or Tyson?

by dyrewolfe Sun 29 Dec 2019, 1:15 pm

Rudolphin Ziggler wrote:Sky can report how miserable that makes most sensible West Ham fans.

Although Steve Bruce can prove that unfashionable and dull managers can turn things around, I'd just rather be s*** trying to be good than be good at being s***

I'm sure most Toon fans are quite happy...for now... Wink

Plus don't forget Bruce is working with the handicap of having Mike Ashley as his boss. That has broken a few better managers.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 29 Dec 2019, 2:12 pm

dyrewolfe wrote:
Rudolphin Ziggler wrote:Sky can report how miserable that makes most sensible West Ham fans.

Although Steve Bruce can prove that unfashionable and dull managers can turn things around, I'd just rather be s*** trying to be good than be good at being s***

I'm sure most Toon fans are quite happy...for now...

Plus don't forget Bruce is working with the handicap of having Mike Ashley as his boss. That has broken a few better managers.

That was the point!

And Mike Ashley is a better owner than David Sullivan. He doesn't play the media well enough, if you get friendly with selected journalists, you get a free ride.

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