2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Moderators: kdawg32086, magik9113
2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Baphomet
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 12,680
- And1: 5,626
- Joined: Dec 03, 2008
- Location: UK
2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
It is a sad when a football fan can't show his appreciation for some beautiful attacking football ...
- GMgoran, 2014
This year's Premier League season sports a new logo, and for the first time has no overt sponsorship in the title (for example Carling Premier League, and Barclays Premier League). There are some pretty huge talking points going into this season, chief of which is the arrival of rival managers Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho at the Manchester clubs. However, there's also the matter of reigning champions Leicester City: Will they be able to mount a title defence? How will they juggle the added pressure of a Champions League campaign? Will big clubs like United and Chelsea be able to reverse their recent fortunes under new managers?
The Premier League is proving to be a hotbed of managerial talent, with many of Europe's top managers coming to the league. In the past year alone, Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte and Jurgen Klopp have all found new homes in the Premier League. When you consider the massive reputation and history that clubs like Manchester City have, this is surely not at all motivated by money.
With Pep's arrival, he also brings with him a massive reputation. Primarily, in the field of turtlenecks, where he is something of a pioneer in managerial beatnik chic. Here, we can see the Premier League's expected turtleneck boom demonstrated in graph form, which I created using NCES 'Kids Zone' create-a-graph:
What can we gather from this graph? Frankly, not a lot, clearly the dense complexity of a child's simple line graph eludes me. But one thing is certain, the turtleneck is here. Does this mean we'll see Tony Pulis donning a turtleneck? Will Steve Bruce be seen emerging from a northern Jazz club, sporting a classy beret and turtleneck combo?
In less important news, a warm welcome to this season's newly promoted teams, Burnley, Middlesbrough and Hull City:
Finally, here are the teams representing the Premier League in Europe this season:
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 4,228
- And1: 953
- Joined: Dec 11, 2013
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
My favorite team is obvious for this year. All the way with the second best coach in the world Mourinho!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,562
- And1: 319
- Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Weird that Spurs were after Ibrahimovic. What's wrong with Harry Kane now?
Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Toni Kroos, Pep Guardiola, Ernst Happel, Joachim Löw.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- HIF
- RealGM
- Posts: 15,844
- And1: 6,854
- Joined: Mar 31, 2004
- Location: France
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
No_20 wrote:Weird that Spurs were after Ibrahimovic. What's wrong with Harry Kane now?
Were they really after him or is it more media click selling?
I remember when the Dolphins were perennial contenders
Only Fans are Heatlifers. I am a Heatlifer
Only Fans are Heatlifers. I am a Heatlifer
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Baphomet
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 12,680
- And1: 5,626
- Joined: Dec 03, 2008
- Location: UK
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
I agree with HIF, I don't think there was any actual traction for Ibra to Spurs. Amazing player but doesn't fit Poch's philosophy, Spurs wouldn't pay his wage demands, plus he obviously wanted to play under Mourinho again. He said that United are the only PL team he wanted to join at a press conference last week. If I was to take a guess, I would wager that West Ham made an offer for him.
I do however believe reports of Spurs interest in Witsel, Wanyama and Batshuayi. They fit our profile a bit more. I think Ibra is above our station and isn't at the age where he wants to play for title outsiders.
I do however believe reports of Spurs interest in Witsel, Wanyama and Batshuayi. They fit our profile a bit more. I think Ibra is above our station and isn't at the age where he wants to play for title outsiders.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,562
- And1: 319
- Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
HIF wrote:No_20 wrote:Weird that Spurs were after Ibrahimovic. What's wrong with Harry Kane now?
Were they really after him or is it more media click selling?
No, very reliable papers reported that Spurs were after him.
Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Toni Kroos, Pep Guardiola, Ernst Happel, Joachim Löw.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- HIF
- RealGM
- Posts: 15,844
- And1: 6,854
- Joined: Mar 31, 2004
- Location: France
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
No_20 wrote:HIF wrote:No_20 wrote:Weird that Spurs were after Ibrahimovic. What's wrong with Harry Kane now?
Were they really after him or is it more media click selling?
No, very reliable papers reported that Spurs were after him.
I don't know because I don't really follow Spurs transfers unless Leicester is mentioned but I can promise you that the online versions of very respectable newspapers are all trying to get in with the rumours because they want click bait.
I've read hundreds of false reports/rumours on online newspapers in the last few days only. It's getting incredible bad.
I remember when the Dolphins were perennial contenders
Only Fans are Heatlifers. I am a Heatlifer
Only Fans are Heatlifers. I am a Heatlifer
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,562
- And1: 319
- Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
HIF wrote:No_20 wrote:HIF wrote:
Were they really after him or is it more media click selling?
No, very reliable papers reported that Spurs were after him.
I don't know because I don't really follow Spurs transfers unless Leicester is mentioned but I can promise you that the online versions of very respectable newspapers are all trying to get in with the rumours because they want click bait.
I've read hundreds of false reports/rumours on online newspapers in the last few days only. It's getting incredible bad.
Guardian are usually right. They have some well-connected guys there.
Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Toni Kroos, Pep Guardiola, Ernst Happel, Joachim Löw.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,562
- And1: 319
- Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
https://www.docdroid.net/syClcJY/premier-league-fixture-list-2016-17.pdf.html
Leaked fixtures list for the 2016-17 season. Dont know how legit it is.
Very tough run-in for Arsenal.
Leaked fixtures list for the 2016-17 season. Dont know how legit it is.
Very tough run-in for Arsenal.
Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Toni Kroos, Pep Guardiola, Ernst Happel, Joachim Löw.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Martin
- Sixth Man
- Posts: 1,872
- And1: 48
- Joined: Jan 28, 2004
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
United have a really easy start to the season compared to other big teams, only Liverpool may have a easier start.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Baphomet
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 12,680
- And1: 5,626
- Joined: Dec 03, 2008
- Location: UK
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Arsenal having a tough run-in confirms the list is fake.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,562
- And1: 319
- Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Fixtures for 2016-17 announced tomorrow.
Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett, Toni Kroos, Pep Guardiola, Ernst Happel, Joachim Löw.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Baphomet
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 12,680
- And1: 5,626
- Joined: Dec 03, 2008
- Location: UK
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
No_20 wrote:Fixtures for 2016-17 announced tomorrow.
In Spurs' last 5: Leicester away, Arsenal home, West Ham away, Man United home.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- MaliBrah
- RealGM
- Posts: 19,783
- And1: 4,326
- Joined: Feb 03, 2011
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Baphomet wrote:Arsenal having a tough run-in confirms the list is fake.
our run is pretttttty tough looking at the real schedule now. You Jinxed it
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- HIF
- RealGM
- Posts: 15,844
- And1: 6,854
- Joined: Mar 31, 2004
- Location: France
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Baphomet wrote:No_20 wrote:Fixtures for 2016-17 announced tomorrow.
In Spurs' last 5: Leicester away, Arsenal home, West Ham away, Man United home.
We all play each other home and away during the season. If the tun-in is difficult you should have a good lead before then. Then again the run-in wasn't difficult last season and it was your worst group of matches, perhaps this will help.
I remember when the Dolphins were perennial contenders
Only Fans are Heatlifers. I am a Heatlifer
Only Fans are Heatlifers. I am a Heatlifer
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Baphomet
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 12,680
- And1: 5,626
- Joined: Dec 03, 2008
- Location: UK
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
[tweet]https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/749605810888519684[/tweet]
This is all a bit cringey
This is all a bit cringey
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- Starter
- Posts: 2,054
- And1: 903
- Joined: Jul 01, 2014
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Did he say: "Not one, not two, not three, ..?"
Would be awesome
Would be awesome
West-Flemish for behinners:
- - Dust means thirsty.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 8,276
- And1: 1,214
- Joined: Mar 17, 2008
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Mourinho says he'll never play Rooney in midfield. Gonna use him as a No 10.
It seems he's planning to use Mkh on the right wing then.
It seems he's planning to use Mkh on the right wing then.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
- Baphomet
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 12,680
- And1: 5,626
- Joined: Dec 03, 2008
- Location: UK
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Makes sense. Mkhitaryan with Lingard backing him up is a pretty decent rotation on that right side. With Zlatan in the middle and Martial manning the other flank, that's a very potent front three.
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 8,276
- And1: 1,214
- Joined: Mar 17, 2008
Re: 2016-17 English Premier League Discussion Thread
Baphomet wrote:Makes sense. Mkhitaryan with Lingard backing him up is a pretty decent rotation on that right side. With Zlatan in the middle and Martial manning the other flank, that's a very potent front three.
Yeah, i think we're looking at:
de Gea
Darmian, Smalling, Bailly, Shaw
Schneiderlin, Pogba?
Mkh, Rooney, Martial(Depay)
Ibrahimovic
----------------------------------------
Not too impressive but no one else is either so they could very well win the title.
Return to The General Soccer Board