Premier League 14/15 (Predictions)

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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Top 5
    1. Chelsea
    2. Man City
    3. Man Utd
    4. Liverpool
    5. Arsenal

    Bottom 3
    QPR
    Leicester
    Burnley (saw them last year in Champs. Still at a loss as to how they got promoted)
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • ballysmate
    ballysmate Posts: 16,017
    I first got interested in football as a kid in the late 60s, collecting the 'Soccer stars' stickers and the first season I remember is 68-69.
    Look at the make up of the old First Division and it is remarkable how similar it is to todays Premier League.
    16 of the teams from 68 still contest the Premier League.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968–69_in_English_football#First_Division
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,582
    Ballysmate wrote:
    I first got interested in football as a kid in the late 60s, collecting the 'Soccer stars' stickers and the first season I remember is 68-69.
    Look at the make up of the old First Division and it is remarkable how similar it is to todays Premier League.
    16 of the teams from 68 still contest the Premier League.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968–69_in_English_football#First_Division
    Success breeds success.
    Unless you are Leeds.

    It is all about the money.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • Paulie W
    Paulie W Posts: 1,492
    PBlakeney wrote:
    Ballysmate wrote:
    I first got interested in football as a kid in the late 60s, collecting the 'Soccer stars' stickers and the first season I remember is 68-69.
    Look at the make up of the old First Division and it is remarkable how similar it is to todays Premier League.
    16 of the teams from 68 still contest the Premier League.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968–69_in_English_football#First_Division
    Success breeds success.
    Unless you are Leeds.

    It is all about the money.

    Not disagreeing with the general point but I wonder whether '68 was an unusual year because a quick glance at various tables from the 70s suggests 11 or 12 is the norm. I had forgotten that Carlisle were in the top division for a season!
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    May I take this opportunity to say goodbye to Howard Webb who is retiring. To spend more time with his family I believe.

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  • ballysmate
    ballysmate Posts: 16,017
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  • Cygnus
    Cygnus Posts: 1,879
    Unfortunately I can't see Liverpool doing very well this season, they've been buying too many bargain basement players and too many 20 year olds.
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    ^^That looks shopped, I can tell from some of the pixels and from seeing quite a few shops in my time.
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    City Boy wrote:
    Only a 3 weeks to go (a bit longer for the transfer window to close)!

    Wondered what everyone's predictions for top and bottom are?

    I think Man City and Chelski will take top two with 3rd and 4th a fight between Manyoo, the ars* and the Scousers.

    Top

    1. Man City
    2. Chelsea
    3. Arsenal
    4. Liverpool

    Bottom

    18. Southampton
    19. West Brom
    20. Burnley

    If United manage to convince a couple of quality players to sign then they might edge Liverpool for 4th.

    confused here- you wrote 'scousers' and the put liverpoo for 4th?
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    fast as fupp wrote:
    City Boy wrote:
    Only a 3 weeks to go (a bit longer for the transfer window to close)!

    Wondered what everyone's predictions for top and bottom are?

    I think Man City and Chelski will take top two with 3rd and 4th a fight between Manyoo, the ars* and the Scousers.

    Top

    1. Man City
    2. Chelsea
    3. Arsenal
    4. Liverpool

    Bottom

    18. Southampton
    19. West Brom
    20. Burnley

    If United manage to convince a couple of quality players to sign then they might edge Liverpool for 4th.

    confused here- you wrote 'scousers' and the put liverpoo for 4th?

    If you mean the order, that's his prediction. If you mean the nickname choice, he also put Chelski, Manyoo and the Ars*. Sh1t gets serious when it comes to lists.
  • Cygnus
    Cygnus Posts: 1,879
    fast as fupp wrote:
    City Boy wrote:
    Only a 3 weeks to go (a bit longer for the transfer window to close)!

    Wondered what everyone's predictions for top and bottom are?

    I think Man City and Chelski will take top two with 3rd and 4th a fight between Manyoo, the ars* and the Scousers.

    Top

    1. Man City
    2. Chelsea
    3. Arsenal
    4. Liverpool

    Bottom

    18. Southampton
    19. West Brom
    20. Burnley

    If United manage to convince a couple of quality players to sign then they might edge Liverpool for 4th.

    confused here- you wrote 'scousers' and the put liverpoo for 4th?
    Well it's safe to say the woodentops won't come in the top 4.
  • city_boy
    city_boy Posts: 1,616
    fast as fupp wrote:
    City Boy wrote:
    Only a 3 weeks to go (a bit longer for the transfer window to close)!

    Wondered what everyone's predictions for top and bottom are?

    I think Man City and Chelski will take top two with 3rd and 4th a fight between Manyoo, the ars* and the Scousers.

    Top

    1. Man City
    2. Chelsea
    3. Arsenal
    4. Liverpool

    Bottom

    18. Southampton
    19. West Brom
    20. Burnley

    If United manage to convince a couple of quality players to sign then they might edge Liverpool for 4th.

    confused here- you wrote 'scousers' and the put liverpoo for 4th?

    Put "Liverpool" in the list to clarify that I meant them rather than Everton. Although, to be fair, I think Martinez is a really top manager and I wouldn't be surprised if they're knocking on the door of top 4 come the end of the season. I doubt it, but wouldn't be surprised.
    Statistically, 6 out of 7 dwarves are not happy.
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    Ohhh. I wouldn't ever consider scouse to be anyone other than Liverpool!
  • nathancom
    nathancom Posts: 1,567
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Ohhh. I wouldn't ever consider scouse to be anyone other than Liverpool!
    everton = bitter/toffee nose
  • fast as fupp
    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Ohhh. I wouldn't ever consider scouse to be anyone other than Liverpool!

    pay a visit to fannyfield then. on a match day. play spot the scouser. you'll be lucky to find one. :D
    'dont forget lads, one evertonian is worth twenty kopites'
  • city_boy
    city_boy Posts: 1,616
    Swansea 2 - Manyoo 1
    Fantastic start to this year's Premier League!
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    Statistically, 6 out of 7 dwarves are not happy.
  • tim_wand
    tim_wand Posts: 2,552
    Swansea have just made 90% of the Principality of Wales Miserable, The other 10% support Liverpool.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,941
    City Boy wrote:
    Swansea 2 - Manyoo 1
    Fantastic start to this year's Premier League!
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    Yay :mrgreen:

    Hopefully it won't be long before they start photoshopping van Gaal's head onto last years Moyes joke pics.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • nathancom
    nathancom Posts: 1,567
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    City Boy wrote:
    Swansea 2 - Manyoo 1
    Fantastic start to this year's Premier League!
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    Yay :mrgreen:

    Hopefully it won't be long before they start photoshopping van Gaal's head onto last years Moyes joke pics.
    I am not sure it is necessary now we have the video of a bird crapping in Young's mouth....

    http://www.buzzfeed.com/robynwilder/bird-poo-sports-ball
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,941
    Sooner than I thought :lol:

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    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,941
    Might need to add Palace to the potential relagation list if they don't sort a decent manager sharpish. Pulis going is a big loss for them - will be interesting to find out exactly why.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,678
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Might need to add Palace to the potential relagation list if they don't sort a decent manager sharpish. Pulis going is a big loss for them - will be interesting to find out exactly why.

    They deserve it. Pullis was the perfect manager for a team like that, goes to show how football club Boards put their own egos above club success.
  • tim_wand
    tim_wand Posts: 2,552
    As a Gooner, It was the best bit of news pre season to hear that Pullis and Palace had parted company only 48 before our meeting.

    Arsenal have traditionally struggled against Pullis teams (Stoke) and the manner in which they "play", you could definitely see his influence despite his absence yesterday.

    This is one of the rare occasions were I think the Chairman (Steve Parish) has made the right decision. Undoubtedly Pullis was the right man for Palace and performed a miracle last year, but I think for once that a board is being realistic in thinking that consolidation in the premiership is were the clubs level is.

    Pullis obviously wanted to kick on, but I think Parish is woefully aware that his club has been close to administration in recent history, and you only have to look at the demise of the likes of Leeds to know that to chase glory at all costs doesn't work for many.
  • finchy
    finchy Posts: 6,686
    Van Gaal wrote:
    Van Gaal said: "When you have preparation, win everything, then lose your first match, it cannot be worse.

    "We have built up a lot of confidence. It will be smashed because of this."

    I like the way this man talks. BTW, where are all the BR MU fans these days? I'm sure there used to be far more of them...
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,941
    johnfinch wrote:
    Van Gaal wrote:
    Van Gaal said: "When you have preparation, win everything, then lose your first match, it cannot be worse.

    "We have built up a lot of confidence. It will be smashed because of this."

    I like the way this man talks. BTW, where are all the BR MU fans these days? I'm sure there used to be far more of them...
    They're probably a bit embarrassed to admit that they support Man U these days. The love that dare not speak it's name...
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • tim_wand
    tim_wand Posts: 2,552
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    johnfinch wrote:
    Van Gaal wrote:
    Van Gaal said: "When you have preparation, win everything, then lose your first match, it cannot be worse.

    "We have built up a lot of confidence. It will be smashed because of this."

    I like the way this man talks. BTW, where are all the BR MU fans these days? I'm sure there used to be far more of them...
    They're probably a bit embarrassed to admit that they support Man U these days. The love that dare not speak it's name...


    Ah, come on give them chance, the internet is censored in Beijing , they're probably not allowed to respond, the censors there are worse than Ric!
  • ballysmate
    ballysmate Posts: 16,017
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    That's her. That's my brother's wife. Want me to fix you up, she's a cracking shag.
  • ballysmate
    ballysmate Posts: 16,017
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,218
    Ballysmate wrote:
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    That's her. That's my brother's wife. Want me to fix you up, she's a cracking shag.

    Is that a mummy behind them?
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,582
    johnfinch wrote:
    Van Gaal wrote:
    Van Gaal said: "When you have preparation, win everything, then lose your first match, it cannot be worse.

    "We have built up a lot of confidence. It will be smashed because of this."

    I like the way this man talks. BTW, where are all the BR MU fans these days? I'm sure there used to be far more of them...
    The past year just proves the genius of this man.
    Not only in getting the last ounce out of what he had, but realising that it was the last ounce.

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    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.

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