Barclays Premier League 13/14 Thread

by **Crimey** Thu 8 Aug - 15:15

First topic message reminder :

Well the season is nearly upon us, with matches starting next weekend, so I thought it was time for a thread for it.

I'll start with my predictions with the finishes, although a lot depends on signings so mine might change by the end of the window.

1. Chelsea
2. Manchester United
3. Manchester City
4. Tottenham Hotspur
5. Liverpool
6. Arsenal
7. Everton
8. Norwich City
9. Swansea
10. West Bromwich Albion
11. West Ham United
12. Sunderland
13. Newcastle United
14. Fulham
15. Aston Villa
16. Southampton
17. Stoke
18. Cardiff
19. Hull
20. Crystal Palace

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 20:16

Neville/JC about RVP:
GN- He's like a burglar in your house, you don't know where he is
JC- You'd be under the bed
GN- You'd be the burglar

Very Happy

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 20:22

Citeh 2-0 Toon - Aguero - 21 Mins - Quality finish only place could put it really.

by Duty281 Mon 19 Aug - 20:23

2-0, lovely finish. And that, is game over.

by NickisBHAFC Mon 19 Aug - 20:23

2-0 City

Harsh on Newcastle, as i feel they have played some nice football. Been a very good of football so far.

One thing ill say, why do Sky Sports continue to get shocking commentators, this Scotish guy is crap!!!!

by Duty281 Mon 19 Aug - 20:24

NickisBHAFC wrote:2-0 City

Harsh on Newcastle, as i feel they have played some nice football. Been a very good of football so far.

One thing ill say, why do Sky Sports continue to get shocking commentators, this Scotish guy is crap!!!!

Yes he is. I think I last heard him on ITV 4, why on earth is he at Sky?

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 20:25

Debuchy is an embarrassment can't defend for ****. Look dire, not looking forward to this season now. Can't blame Cabaye for leaving. Gutierrez is appalling. This should be 5 or 6 nil tonight.

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 20:26

To be fair, Newcastle looked alright before they conceded that second goal. The top teams punish the tiniest of mistakes.

by Duty281 Mon 19 Aug - 20:28

Newcastle look OK going forward, it's just they've been torn apart at the back a few times, and City have punished them ruthlessly, putting the game out of reach.

by Lumbering_Jack Mon 19 Aug - 20:29

Fernando wrote:Neville/JC about RVP:
GN- He's like a burglar in your house, you don't know where he is
JC- You'd be under the bed
GN- You'd be the burglar

I seen that too, then the brief look of panic on his face after he realised what he'd said. I quite like Gary Neville, think he's a decent pundit.

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 20:31

Yeah, its game over already. Ben Arfa only threat. Difficult to watch this.....painful, but was to be expected.

by Duty281 Mon 19 Aug - 20:38

John wrote:Yeah, its game over already. Ben Arfa only threat. Difficult to watch this.....painful, but was to be expected.

Just think, after this Newcastle have 5 very winnable games in a row.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 20:43

Gutierrez has pulled his hamstring.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 20:43

Anita coming on

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 20:44

Think you can write this result off to be honest, it's how you do against the teams around you that will define Newcastle's season.

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 20:48

Lumbering_Jack wrote:
Fernando wrote:Neville/JC about RVP:
GN- He's like a burglar in your house, you don't know where he is
JC- You'd be under the bed
GN- You'd be the burglar

I seen that too, then the brief look of panic on his face after he realised what he'd said. I quite like Gary Neville, think he's a decent pundit.

Superb!

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/banter-man-united-legend-gary-neville-calls-liverpool-hero-jamie-carragher-a-burglar-on-mnf/

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 20:48

Steven Taylor sent off for an clothesline on Aguero, why would you do that just make it easier for Citeh

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 20:50

Haha this is shocking. Hopefully gutierrez is a long term injury. Never a red in my opinion, turning into a shambles this.

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 20:50

Newcastle have had to make two changes before half-time, down to ten men, both changes have made the team less attacking.

Not a chance now, could be ugly.

by GSC Mon 19 Aug - 20:51

Brainless from Taylor. Damage is done in this match, use your head and don't compromise future matches

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 20:54

Predicted 4-0, more like 6 or 7 now.

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 20:57

Considering he was 'just a winger' when he was signed Navas has looked realky dangerous. Dzeko linking with Aguero well too

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:00

Apparently Cabaye was at the ground but has gone home with a confused head after Arsenal's bid which was sent on Sunday.

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 21:01

I think City always look good against lower sides, like Chelsea yesterday, best wait and see them against the big boys before judging them. I can't see Silva, Aguero and Dzeko having anywhere near the space to work with like they've had today.

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 21:01

Fernando wrote:Apparently Cabaye was at the ground but has gone home with a confused head after Arsenal's bid which was sent on Sunday.

Probably gone to meet Wenger.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:03

Well we have until midnight tomorrow to sign up a player for CL qualifying so wouldn't surprise me at all.

by Duty281 Mon 19 Aug - 21:05

Like Crimey said, this could get ugly. Wouldn't be surprised if Newcastle go down to 9 in this half.

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 21:07

Fernando wrote:Well we have until midnight tomorrow to sign up a player for CL qualifying so wouldn't surprise me at all.

I know it's not allowed, but it makes sense. Thrash out personal terms tonight then work out a transfer fee with Newcastle tomorrow.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:11

Well that's a save and a half by Krul.

Personally i can see him going to and id expect Newcastle do aswell so might have granted permission already like some do.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:11

Citeh 3-0 Toon - Yaya Toure - Lovely FK never seen him take a FK before.

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 21:12

Beautiful free kick.

Come on City, don't sit back, Chelsea did that yesterday and was extremely boring.

Krul must be annoyed, pulls off a super save only for his teammates to give away a silly free kick in a shooting area.

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 21:18

I think krul is only saving shots from zabaleta

obviously knows im looking for fantasy football points

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:18

good week to have Aguero as captain Very Happy

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:22

Nasri on for Aguero Sad

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 21:22

Aguero is phenomenal. Keep him fit and city will be tough to beat this year

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:25

Ben Arfa off Sammy Ameobi on

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 21:28

Its a shame they dont have a real life version of Santiago Munez in their ranks. They could do with a half decent player newcastle

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 21:31

Huge injury blow that for Kompany if its bad. Woeful performance from my boys tonight. Embarrassing.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:31

Kompany off with groin injury. defo need to buy a CB now.

by Guest Mon 19 Aug - 21:31

If I wasnt a rival fan that wouod be a sad sight

great defender

by GSC Mon 19 Aug - 21:33

That might be the push City need to complete the Pepe deal

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:35

Citeh 4-0 Toon - Nasri

by GSC Mon 19 Aug - 21:38

City go top

by The Terror of Tylorstown Mon 19 Aug - 21:38

GSC wrote:That might be the push City need to complete the Pepe deal

Here's hoping it does push them in that direction, without Kompany they're not half the team but with Pepe they'll end up even worse.

by Fernando Mon 19 Aug - 21:40

Silva off Negredo on

by **Crimey** Mon 19 Aug - 21:49

Negredo should have had a debut goal there, unfortunate.

by GSC Mon 19 Aug - 22:03

City hugely impressive, Newcastle continue the worrying theme of their offseason

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon 19 Aug - 22:35

Crimey wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:
Crimey wrote:Yeah, don't think Demel is anywhere near good enough of a right back for West Ham.
Crimey, stop talking about West Ham. You just dont seem to know anything and its getting embarrassing now my friend.

On that note:

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's action
Joe Cole has still got it, Arsenal need to splash their cash on a midfield stopper and Ian Holloway is back in the big time
If anything that's a compliment to West Ham, Demel is an average right back even if he's not first choice. It's just an area I noticed that could be improved.

Just posting a statement from a newspaper saying Joe Cole has still got it isn't going to change my opinion that you seriously overrate him. You shouldn't let sentimentality get in front of clear judgement. West Ham have better players and shouldn't have to start Joe Cole that often this year.

I stand by my statement. Demel has been a consistently good performer for us, offering running all day and a good attacking threat allied with defensive solidity and part of a unit that works together.

Joe Cole generally agreed gave a motm performance. It's not sentimentality, I wasn't desperate for Scotty back, and whilst I love Joey, I thought the transfer a risk at the start. But he's been brilliant, the touch, the vision and the technique don't leave a player that good. I'm not sure there's a better ball player at the club, no one with his mind for the game either. The Liverpool years need to be ignored, bad luck and bad circumstances blighted his time there. He's happy, looks fitter than he has for years (though I expect him to miss games) and as a player who never relied on pace he hasn't been troubled by that.

Even the fans who said "never go back" have changed their minds, hes catching the eye of reporters too. I'd leave it be but your argument is based on very little and searching for points that aren't hitting home.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 19 Aug - 22:52

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If RVW scores a goal every 12 touches I'll be very happy is all I can say.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 19 Aug - 23:58

Good lord. That is the worst thing I have ever seen

by NickisBHAFC Tue 20 Aug - 0:03

I just ended up listening to the original song! Classic band i used to love when i was a little boy!!!!

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