Official 2011/12 Barclays Premier League Thread

[Emptyone]

Tevez has apologised unreservedly to Man City and all concerned for his conduct over the past 6 months, looks like he's back to play. Whether he's not in shape for another month is another matter entirely, can't see him jumping back into the team for a fair bit.

 

[Liquid]

Pfft, only because no-one was prepared to sign him and all of his dummies in January. Mancini knew he'd come crawling back.

 

[Emptyone]

Really, good discussion on 5 live about it, conclusion that it's only to A: get him some money and B: make him a more attractive prospect in the summer by playing football more often. Which makes perfect sense

 

[Sach]

Pfft, only because no-one was prepared to sign him and all of his dummies in January. Mancini knew he'd come crawling back.

This.

 

[Akmuq]

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[Danze1984]

Chelsea's team has needed rebuilding for a couple of years now, they don't have enough quality cover for their players the wrong side of 30. This isn't Villas-Boas' fault, I think he should be given until the end of his contract to at least prove his worth and build his own squad.

 

[marchi]

Really, good discussion on 5 live about it, conclusion that it's only to A: get him some money and B: make him a more attractive prospect in the summer by playing football more often. Which makes perfect sense

Really good load of poo. The only reason Mancini wants Tevez back is because United are banging down the door. City do not care what they get for Tevez. That the least of their concerns.

I can see this massively blowing up in City's face if they manage to fall behind United at any point.

Hmm, okaaay.. So Suarez not shaking the hand of someone 'he believes' wrongly accused him of racism is wrong?

Let me put it too you this way, if you were moving boxes in a shop, and you said 'Put it near the back' quite loudly to someone and he put it near the back of the room but there happened to be a black guy that was also very near where the box was being placed.

What if he got agitated and came up to you accusing you of saying 'Put it near the black' and brought you to court over it. And the jury believed him over you and you had to go to jail for 3 months and got yourself labeled as a racist, when you think ('know') your right. Would you shake that mans hand as soon as you walk out the gate of prison? You know you wouldn't because you hadn't done anything wrong. Well anyway I know I wouldn't..

And that's as similar to a real world situation as I can put it.

Except Suarez admits to using racial aggravated words towards Evra. It's not a case of maybe he said, he freely admits he referenced the colour of Evra's skin.

 

[Danze1984]

Seems Wolves made a bit of a balls-up with this whole manager thing. Sack manager, realise nobody wants the job, can't lose face asking Mick back so appoint his assistant who's never managed a club in his life. Hope they go down now for their arrogance in thinking just because they're in the Premiership they'll get a manager no problem.

 

[Liquid]

It all sounds very Steve Kean in terms of sacking the manager and promoting the inexperienced assistant.

I knew sacking McCarthy was a mistake. Although I'm surprised Bruce didn't somehow end up with the job.

 

[Emptyone]

Really good load of poo. The only reason Mancini wants Tevez back is because United are banging down the door. City do not care what they get for Tevez. That the least of their concerns.

My point was what was in it for Tevez, not what was in it for city, you misinterpreted that one. Surprised to see Sunderland go down 4-0 to West Brom, their defence was abject, Man City continued their awesome home form, winning every home game this season, which is just ridiculous. And I fancy 2-1 Spurs today against the Arsenal, I just can't see then losing

 

[Famine]

Man City continued their awesome home form, winning every home game this season, which is just ridiculous.

For more than a year, in fact. in the league they have won 18 of 18 home games since February 2011...

Wednesday won the Steel City Derby today Mixed blessings - it's always excellent to win that match, but now we've got hope again (back in with a shout of automatic promotion) which every Wednesdayite knows is false hope. Yet we can't help it...

 

[dhandeh]

And I fancy 2-1 Spurs today against the Arsenal, I just can't see then losing

I hope you didn't have money on that!Not being a fan of Tottenham, I had extreme pleasure in watching them throw away a two goal lead and then capitulate even more.

 

[Liquid]

Wednesday won the Steel City Derby today Mixed blessings - it's always excellent to win that match, but now we've got hope again (back in with a shout of automatic promotion) which every Wednesdayite knows is false hope. Yet we can't help it...

Very true. How much faith do you have in Megson?

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Come on Cardiff! Cymru am byth... sock it to 'em!

 

[Emptyone]

I hope you didn't have money on that!Not being a fan of Tottenham, I had extreme pleasure in watching them throw away a two goal lead and then capitulate even more.

Nope no money on them thank goodness, Arsenal ran riot somewhat in the last hour, I was merely going by form, but it's nice to see Spurs get put down every so often Arsenal in 4th by goal difference now, and Man Utd saved by Giggs in Fergie time, 900 appearances and 163 goals I think, impressive stats.

Meanwhile, Cardiff are winning 1-0.

 

[Famine]

Very true. How much faith do you have in Megson?

The same amount of faith I have in homeopathy.

 

[Liquid]

The same amount of faith I have in homeopathy.

Then he must be literally performing miracles.

Where are Carbone, di Canio and Hirst when you need them, eh?

 

[Famine]

Bored, suspended and injured, in most likelihood

I liked Beni. Definitely in my all-time XI. Objectively, Jermaine Johnson would knock spots off him simply because of how the game has advanced, but it'd be nice to have "a Beni Carbone" again. Still, coat/cloth and all that - can't get a Serie A also-ran when you're stuck in "League 1" (Division 3).

 

[Liquid]

Bored, suspended and injured, in most likelihood

Very apt!

Come on you Bluebirds!

 

[TyrrellRacing]

Hendserson off (dreadful performance), Bellamy on.

Look out Cardiff

 

[Liquid]

Hendserson off (dreadful performance), Bellamy on.

Look out Cardiff

Just as I write this... ****.

Taken them 60 minutes to score a goal against Cardiff. Real title credentials there.

 

[Emptyone]

Just as I write this... ****.

Taken them 60 minutes to score a goal against Cardiff. Real top 4 credentials there.

Fixed

 

[TyrrellRacing]

Extra time it is then. This is anyone's game, although I can see Liverpool winning 3 -1.

 

[Emptyone]

Extra time it is then. This is anyone's game it really is although I can see Liverpool winning 3 -1.

Liverpool have been better in the second half, although Cardiff have looked dangerous on the break. Though my predictions have admittedly been rubbish today, I'm going to say 2-2 and then penalties. After that, anyones game ...

 

[TyrrellRacing]

Liverpool have had 32 shots so far, Cardiff 8. Pretty much sums up the game.

Hudson subbed, great performance from him today.

 

[Liquid]

Miller... 87th minute... it was there for taking.

 

[Emptyone]

Miller... 87th minute... it was there for taking.

Indeed, that was the chance to win. Kuyt's scored, poor clearance by Cardiff, 2-1, still could end up 2-2, but Liverpool look fresher unfortunately.

 

[Ferrari_458]

And Kuyt scores...
Will be interesting to see if Cardiff can get back into it now

 

[Liquid]

And it took Liverpool 113 minutes to take the lead.

Full credit to Cardiff.

 

[TyrrellRacing]

Cardiff score !!

 

[Ferrari_458]

Well well well, isn't this interesting
I can see Cardiff winning on penalties if I'm honest; Heaton has been excellent in nets