5000-1 - The 2016/17 Premier League thread

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 13 Aug 2016, 12:47 am

First topic message reminder :

The other thread is coming to an end and I think it's nice to have a new memory to take us through this year.

And with the new season starting today, what better time to refresh things and start again. The preamble of pre-season is over: 2016/17 LETS BE AVIN YA

by Guest Wed 24 Aug 2016, 2:00 pm

Perhaps he could get a tattoo that says "I used vile, homophobic words that I am now thoroughly ashamed of and deeply regret. Should I ever hold an opinion of that nature again, I give permission for someone to punch me in the face"

Or work closely with a charity...I suppose?!?!?!

by GSC Wed 24 Aug 2016, 2:06 pm

I think he should be forced to be the best man to both grooms Dave.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Wed 24 Aug 2016, 2:14 pm

Weird that I say he should be punished and it becomes an argument of "they shouldn't ban him." I just think he should be punished. If the best the FA can come up with is a ban, I'd still rather that than nothing.

by **Crimey** Wed 24 Aug 2016, 2:41 pm

I agree that those kind of comments should be punished whether celebrity or not, but obviously famous people are more likely to have those comments noticed. Not to mention Chris is completely right when he says it shows the correct message when they are punished for saying those things.

The important thing is we want to move to a place where people know those views are unacceptable and publicly chastising people for expressing them is one such effective way of doing so. Part of the deal of becoming a famous professional footballer is that you may be made an example out of - I have no problem with that system and find it odd that people do.

I agree that a ban from football isn't necessarily a particularly relevant punishment, but punishment doesn't always have to be directly related to the crime.

The fact that those comments were not punished in 2012 is a mistake, punishing him for them now is not and to not punish him because they made 4 years ago would be crazy.

Also saying that words have no effect on "normal" people is genuinely probably the most simple minded thing I've seen somebody write on this site and that's saying something!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 12:34 pm

Coutinho just missed a sitter, although Vorm did excellently

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 1:13 pm

Lamela trips Firmino clumsily in the box. Milner puts away the pen to make it 1-0 to Liverpool at White Hart Lane

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 2:01 pm

Danny Rose does well to beat Mignolet and make it 1-1

by Guest Sat 27 Aug 2016, 2:35 pm

Both of those sides will be well off the pace this season. Average.

by GSC Sat 27 Aug 2016, 3:16 pm

Cabaye misses a pen

by GSC Sat 27 Aug 2016, 4:37 pm

Defoe from the spot

by Ent Sat 27 Aug 2016, 6:26 pm

Not many chances yet, hull defending well in numbers and they've had a few looks on the break.

Rooney has been awful as usual, hull so deep most of Uniteds attackers quiet.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 6:41 pm

I enjoy the way Blind plays

by GSC Sat 27 Aug 2016, 6:47 pm

Kind of game you're looking for Ibra or Pogba just to provide a moment quality that nudges you towards 3 points

by Holymiky Sat 27 Aug 2016, 6:50 pm

I know it's early days still and Burnley will have more winnable games but they struggled today and i just hope that they can pick up from the loss and get going again.

Saying that it was brilliant from us today, good to see Hazard getting back to his 14-15 self again.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 6:51 pm

Cannot see why Fellaini is on. Schweinstieger never set England alight but he's better than the fro

by GSC Sat 27 Aug 2016, 6:59 pm

Can't agree on Schweinsteiger. Fellaini at least will stick to the job you give him, Schweinsteiger is done, his knees packed in.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 7:02 pm

He did a job at the World Cup, he's limited but smarter and better on the ball than Fellaini. Fellaini has never been a holding midfielder due to his lack of discipline in all ways in that role. I'd have Schneiderlin over both. And considering the pattern of this game I'd have Herrera too

by Ent Sat 27 Aug 2016, 7:07 pm

I'm fellainis biggest critic but he's done wel today.

Rooney just awful, blunting every attack.

Hope we can pinch a winner but can't see where it's coming from.

by GSC Sat 27 Aug 2016, 7:11 pm

Did a job is a kind way of putting it. Barely played, started one game and gave away a needless penalty

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 7:20 pm

Bacon!!

You two are hilarious

by Ent Sat 27 Aug 2016, 7:25 pm

Rooney actually does something!

Lucky to get that but delighted.

Mkihtaryan should be starting, rashford making himself hard to drop yet again.

by **Crimey** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 10:03 pm

Dele Alli may be the second biggest c*nt in the league after Diego Costa. Dirty player who has a very short fuse.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 10:30 pm

Arsenal with Santi, Sanchez and Ozil are just enjoyable

by **Hero** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 10:59 pm

Crimey wrote:Dele Alli may be the second biggest c*nt in the league after Diego Costa. Dirty player who has a very short fuse.

I like Spurs but I don't like that little turd at all.

by **Hero** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 11:09 pm

If Liverpool had an Aubameyang they'd destroy some teams with their attack.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat 27 Aug 2016, 11:10 pm

To be fair, Sturridge is lethal when fit. And hes fit. Klopp has an idea of how he wants to play, and also seems to not like Sturridge, be it his injuries or his attitude.

by Ent Sun 28 Aug 2016, 2:56 am

Hero wrote:If Liverpool had an Aubameyang they'd destroy some teams with their attack.

You could say that for every premier league team.

"If only thy had a world class lighting quick striker"

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:06 pm

City pressing high and with all our best ball players out we are just giving it up to them time and time again

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:07 pm

1-0 before that even finished sending. Sterling. This is gonna be a rout

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:16 pm

Pretty much normal service resumed this year from the big boys. The rest of the PL look way off the grade

2-0 Fernandinho

by Ent Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:19 pm

West Ham are pathetic.

No organisation or marking from that free kick.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:21 pm

New system in place at the best side in the league and without our best players. Bent over for them today

by Ent Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:22 pm

Yes stupid management to go 3 at the back for the first time I this game.

by GSC Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:23 pm

If you're a West Ham fan, now might be a good time to go do those tasks you've been putting off for a while.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:30 pm

Enner Valencia just being Enner Valencia.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2016, 4:44 pm

WTF is that on Sterlings head?

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:14 pm

He's wearing our dignity as a crown. It looks s*** because it is

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:16 pm

Oh my. We've done a goal. Masuaku produces a beauty of a cross after bamboozling Zabaleta and Antonio nods it in

by Ent Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:17 pm

Game on.

City still on top but West Ham look more secure with a back 4.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:17 pm

Come on Hammers! Square it up and put an end to all this Pep pandering.

You'd think they were the second coming of Brazil 1970. Nial Quinn needs to be removed from City games, pronto.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:22 pm

Agree, not convinced by City, they still have a long way to go. people creaming themselves over a keeper who passes to someone through a small gap, wow, let me get some Kleenex. This is basically WHU B team & they haven't seen them off at all.

by Guest Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:24 pm

Bruce Grobbelaar was doing that shiznit in the 80's!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:31 pm

We've not changed formations, just always more secure with Bryam and more of a threat in the box when Antonio joins in. Least we move on to 16 games in a row we've scored in in the league

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:34 pm

Naughty Sergio

by TRUSSMAN66 Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:44 pm

Looks like Utd without our little genius...After they review the elbow.

Mourinho is in luck.

by TRUSSMAN66 Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:53 pm

If City can stop giving teams gifts....They could have a great year..

Not with Clichy and the keeper though..

by GSC Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:54 pm

Nice to see Sterling rebounding

I'll get my coat

by Hammersmith harrier Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:57 pm

Just John wrote:Agree, not convinced by City, they still have a long way to go. people creaming themselves over a keeper who passes to someone through a small gap, wow, let me get some Kleenex. This is basically WHU B team & they haven't seen them off at all.

It won't get any better when they do sign Bravo, I find the pandering over Guardiola tedious in the extreme.

by TRUSSMAN66 Sun 28 Aug 2016, 5:58 pm

Feel a little sorry for West Ham...Two sending offs may have cost them points in two games.

Costa and Aguero both nailed on..

Still the way it goes.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun 28 Aug 2016, 6:11 pm

I wont say anything as I get labelled when I do

We were blown away first half, got our tactics wrong anyway but credit to City, they were absolutely bang on it the whole half. Could have been bucketloads behind. Got sturdier second half, made the right changes and caused issues, but never looked like equalising for me. Think the third goal is basically down to tired legs stretching to get the goal to get the point.

Payet, Lanzini, Feghouli and Zaza come in after the break and its a whole different team Hopefully Slav starts to trust Byram too, little rough around the edges but adds some steel and is a smart defender when not holding too much.

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