2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II)

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Post#261 » by Baphomet » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:28 am

No_20 wrote:But sadly I dont think you'll win. World Trade Center was still standing last time you beat Man Utd at home, Pochettino has never beaten Man Utd, you've never won or scored against Van Gaal, Kane never scored against ManUtd or De Gea.


We might win, we might not. We hadn't beaten City away since the game where we qualified for the CL, either, but we beat them this season. I understand it can have an affect on some players, like a mental block in regards to certain clubs, but I'm not worried about what happened years ago.
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Post#262 » by Baphomet » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:34 am

HIF wrote:It'd be nice if Norwich can stay up. All 3 promoted teams staying up could be a first!

And as great as Sunderland, Newcastle and Villa have been in the past they really need a wake-up call to return them to the big time. A battle in the championship for a year or two will do them good. Winning the championship for a team like Newcastle would re-inspire a lot of great fans and bring a much needed freshness back.

Villa could easily disappear to the 3rd level before they find the route back to success.


Looks like Burnley might be on their way back up. I enjoyed their football last season, they played with a lot of courage. Would really like to see Boro and Wednesday coming up with them too, classic 90s PL teams. Who can forget the Di Canio ref push?
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Re: 2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II) 

Post#263 » by HIF » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:37 am

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No_20 wrote:But sadly I dont think you'll win. World Trade Center was still standing last time you beat Man Utd at home, Pochettino has never beaten Man Utd, you've never won or scored against Van Gaal, Kane never scored against ManUtd or De Gea.


We might win, we might not. We hadn't beaten City away since the game where we qualified for the CL, either, but we beat them this season. I understand it can have an affect on some players, like a mental block in regards to certain clubs, but I'm not worried about what happened years ago.


Your result today will be nothing to do with the past. It'll be to do with the pressure of TODAY.

Spurs are a better team than Manure today AND you are at home.

That means that you should win.

Arsenal not winning yesterday will have been good news. That reduces the pressure.

Now we have to see how Leicester do. A Leicester win will crank up the pressure, a Leicester loss MAY allow Spurs to play with ease (though that's not a given - it may add a little pressure).

On form and facts Tottenham should win but the EPL is the most equal of championships and on any given day any team can win.
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Post#264 » by Baphomet » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:40 am

HIF wrote:Your result today will be nothing to do with the past. It'll be to do with the pressure of TODAY.

Spurs are a better team than Manure today AND you are at home.

That means that you should win.

Arsenal not winning yesterday will have been good news. That reduces the pressure.

Now we have to see how Leicester do. A Leicester win will crank up the pressure, a Leicester loss MAY allow Spurs to play with ease (though that's not a given - it may add a little pressure).

On form and facts Tottenham should win but the EPL is the most equal of championships and on any given day any team can win.


Of course. I'm not entirely confident because De Gea has a worldie most matches, and our finishing hasn't been up to scratch the last few weeks. Despite Man United being rubbish for most of the season, they're in a cup semi-final and are still right in the mix for top 4, and have the talent to win games by the scruff of the neck.

But yeah, we should win in theory. But we've lost some silly games this season, with Newcastle at home being the worst.
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Re: 2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II) 

Post#265 » by HIF » Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:40 am

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HIF wrote:It'd be nice if Norwich can stay up. All 3 promoted teams staying up could be a first!

And as great as Sunderland, Newcastle and Villa have been in the past they really need a wake-up call to return them to the big time. A battle in the championship for a year or two will do them good. Winning the championship for a team like Newcastle would re-inspire a lot of great fans and bring a much needed freshness back.

Villa could easily disappear to the 3rd level before they find the route back to success.


Looks like Burnley might be on their way back up. I enjoyed their football last season, they played with a lot of courage. Would really like to see Boro and Wednesday coming up with them too, classic 90s PL teams. Who can forget the Di Canio ref push?


I liked Burnley's football last season but Dyche is a dick. I hope that Boro come up as champions as Nugent was great for us and I was sorry to see him leave. Also De Laet is playing for Boro on loan. I'd probably prefer Brighton to come up but having an East Midlands derby with ..... Derby might be fun too.
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Re: 2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II) 

Post#266 » by HIF » Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:26 pm

As a biased City fan I think the kick on Okazaki in the box should have been a penalty but otherwise there hasn't been much to shout about for either team.

Sunderland have kept Mahrez out of the game and Vardy hasn't been sharp - I guess it could be the heat. Kanté probably the best out there for me.

Hoping for a better and winning second half for the boys in blue.
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Post#267 » by No_20 » Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:27 pm

Like I said yesterday, Big Sam would get something against Leicester.

The atmosphere at WHL will be so good knowing that Leicester dropped points.
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Post#268 » by HIF » Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:32 pm

No_20 wrote:Like I said yesterday, Big Sam would get something against Leicester.

The atmosphere at WHL will be so good knowing that Leicester dropped points.


I wonder why we bother with second halves. :wink:
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Re: 2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II) 

Post#269 » by Baphomet » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:00 pm

Borini is barely a League One level player

ffs Rodwell you bag of wank, how much money does this guy have on Leicester winning the league?
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Post#270 » by Baphomet » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:18 pm

We have crossed the rubicon, Leicester will never concede a goal again

This is some Baron Samedi voodoo **** going on right now

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Post#271 » by Jugs » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:22 pm

lmao this is insane
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Post#272 » by Jugs » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:23 pm

GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL


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Re: 2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II) 

Post#273 » by HIF » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:25 pm

No_20 wrote:Like I said yesterday, Big Sam would get something against Leicester.



Bottle it?
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Post#274 » by Jugs » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:26 pm

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Post#276 » by Jugs » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:28 pm

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Post#278 » by Baphomet » Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:47 pm

I just read an article saying that Leicester should sack Ranieri if they win the league

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Re: 2015-16 English Premier League Discussion (Thread II) 

Post#279 » by DD12 » Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:02 pm

No_20 wrote:Like I said yesterday, Big Sam would get something against Leicester.

The atmosphere at WHL will be so good knowing that Leicester dropped points.


So what did big sam get again?
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Post#280 » by treiz » Sun Apr 10, 2016 3:33 pm

Baphomet wrote:I just read an article saying that Leicester should sack Ranieri if they win the league

Astonishing stuff


That can't be real, has to at least be a parody.

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