The English Football Thread

[DYC. 7,542]

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Couldn't help but smile when I read Utd sold this guy in the summer as it confirmed any chances of winning the league were gone. If only Real pushed through for that De Gea deal.

Utd and Chelsea ruled the PL for so long, I guess it's only normal they both declined. With the inevitable cycles in football and all.

Utd need a new midfield and attack. Chelsea need a new midfield and defence. Shocking state of affairs.

I don't know what City is doing. The balance in that team is incredibly off. How did they allow that to happen? But it's a good for the league. Arsenal need only two astute signings (and a better medical staff and/or better fitness regime!) to become the new leading team in England. It will be interesting to see if they seize this opportunity to grab the position of power in England.

The PL has turned into the Eredivisie with money. It's absolutely crazy. By far the most enjoyable campaign I've witnessed, although I question the quality. But who cares really, this is great. It would've been far more enjoyable if it wasn't for Chelsea's implosion though.

[Pizy 18,368]

1 hour ago, The Mak said:

The only thing is that he's almost 29 and plays for West Ham; they'd want us bent over a barrell before they sell to us. 

What I can't understand though is why he was never looked at before West Ham got him. As far as I know he had a stupid amount of assists last season as well, first in the French league with 15+ I believe. It's something we've desperately missed since Mata left...

Oh, shit, he is!? I thought he was much younger than that! Like early-mid 20's.

[Jase 43,479]

3 hours ago, Pizy said:

Unlike Oscar he has brilliant close control and can reliably beat a man (or more) with his dribbling ability. He's also a more robust and won't get bullied off the ball. Lastly, he's got the one thing a top #10 should have: vision!

Would be a great signing for us. 

Does Payet offer balance to the team though?

[Cosmin 2,484]

Dele Alli's goal against Palace is the best that I've ever seen. Better than Zidane's against Leverkusen. 

[BlueLion. 21,491]

1 hour ago, Cosmin said:

Dele Alli's goal against Palace is the best that I've ever seen. Better than Zidane's against Leverkusen. 

 

 

Haha, each to their own, but I'm not having any of that! 

 

You have to take technique and circumstance into equal consideration - Zidane won a Champions League final with that goal. Alli helped Spurs beat Crystal Palace.

 

For the record, I don't think that Alli goal is even close to being the best in the PL this season - Martina against Arsenal has that one all sewn up. 

[Cosmin 2,484]

I didn't say Alli's goal was more important than Zidane's. I'm just saying that the execution itself is more spectacular for me. 

[ulvhedin 507]

I'm often thinking to myself, how bad is Man City this season, and then looked at the table and noticed that they have the same amount of points as arsenal

[Spike 12,049]

Leicester will win the league if they continue to play their hearts out.  They've a hard month ahead of them but as they've shown this season, they can beat anyone. 

[Special Juan 27,422]

Sounds like LvG out is very imminent. Absolute car crash that club right now.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

10 hours ago, Special Juan said:

Sounds like LvG out is very imminent. Absolute car crash that club right now.

Still Nothing?...

[Essien19 1,415]

1 hour ago, xPetrCechx said:

Still Nothing?...

 

 

 

 

[Muzchap 8,966]

Lol - I must say I think our Board have made some gaffs, but I would take tgem over Woodward ANY day

[Jase 43,479]

If United are going to sack Van Gaal or he wants to leave, can they/he do it after February 7?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

5 hours ago, Essien19 said:

 

 

 

 

What a stupid board...lol...

[Special Juan 27,422]

Great news if they are backing him....it's a great watch every week.

[Fulham Broadway 16,831]

What they mean is, ''we'll sack you when we get someone else''.

Anyone else see the doc on the Cayman Islands ? Guess which one Premier league club is registered there , and subsequently pays no tax. 

[Spike 12,049]

3 hours ago, Fulham Broadway said:

What they mean is, ''we'll sack you when we get someone else''.

Anyone else see the doc on the Cayman Islands ? Guess which one Premier league club is registered there , and subsequently pays no tax. 

Manchester City.

[Fulham Broadway 16,831]

1 hour ago, Spike said:

Manchester City.

Right City, wrong club.