The English Football Thread

[Ollie 4,400]

Tottenham's next 3 games are Everton (H), Chelsea (A), Man City (H). Obviously 3 very tough games.

[Strike 7,251]

Tottenham's next 3 games are Everton (H), Chelsea (A), Man City (H). Obviously 3 very tough games.

not sure about the Chelsea game. That's 3 days after Spurs' little vacation in Switzerland and our trip to Russia.think it'd be good to play yesterday's team in the EL game. Maybe even throw in Ake and Blackman in there

[Ollie 4,400]

Actually, looking at the table and the fixtures, Sunderland WILL go down this season.

[Jase 43,479]

Tottenham's next 3 games are Everton (H), Chelsea (A), Man City (H). Obviously 3 very tough games.

Wouldn't put it past them to take 9 points from there. Everton would be without Fellaini and Pienaar. We are well...we, consistently inconsistenty. And Man City have hardly anything to play for already. Not sure they would bother too much apart from making sure Spurs & the rest don't catch up to them in 2nd.

Should also note that our game against Spurs would be postponed if we get to the FA Cup Semi Final.

[Jase 43,479]

Yeah, Anelka/Malouda were zipping them in back then.

Wasn't just them though. Was basically the whole back then. Even Cole and Ivanovic during that season knows how to deliver consistent quality crosses. Now, one doesn't even cross anymore and the other, takes yonks to put a ball into the box! OR even when they do cross the ball, the quality of it is desperately lacking.

[Mundaka 243]

Tottenham are also flying atm, Bale/Vertonghen have been in very good form lately, our game against him at home will be crucial i think.

[Ollie 4,400]

That's the thing now, these teams that have nothing to play for. It might also work in our favour. Liverpool probably have nothing to play for when we go there, Man Utd will already be champions, Swansea's season is over which is more annoying since they've laid down again both north london dirt, Everton last game could be meaningless for them. But then it also makes teams play with more freedom. I do think Tottenham may win all 3 too worryingly but the game we have with them is huge.

[Ollie 4,400]

Tottenham are also flying atm, Bale/Vertonghen have been in very good form lately, our game against him at home will be crucial i think.

Flying atm? Before yesterday's game they lost 3 in a row conceding 8 goals. We need to just make sure we beat them. It will probably be the key game of the season.

[English Freak 456]

Actually, looking at the table and the fixtures, Sunderland WILL go down this season.

just saw Sunderland's remaining fixtures...they are doomed.

So it's pretty much Sunderland, QPR and Reading going back to the Championship...unless Wigan or Villa stuff up big-time.

[Mundaka 243]

Flying atm? Before yesterday's game they lost 3 in a row conceding 8 goals. We need to just make sure we beat them. It will probably be the key game of the season.

Well was looking at last few months before that they won 6 and 1 tie + i think their players were getting tired, 4 of those 8 were at EL tho and were quite unlucky in those pl defeats

[Mundaka 243]

Anyways i feel we gotta defeat them at home...

[Ollie 4,400]

Hoping Man Utd win the title at the Emirates too, that would be sweet and a bit of revenge for 2002. If our game against Yids is moved, it's gonna be interesting to see when it happens. It could be a straight shoot out for UCL football and what we did to them by winning the UCL last season, they'd be so motivated for that. I'd be worried.

[Strike 7,251]

Wasn't just them though. Was basically the whole back then. Even Cole and Ivanovic during that season knows how to deliver consistent quality crosses. Now, one doesn't even cross anymore and the other, takes yonks to put a ball into the box! OR even when they do cross the ball, the quality of it is desperately lacking.

also, the attackers used to flood the box. that is no longer the case. crossing issue coupled with that and we have a huge problem creating chances from wide positions. Rely too much on Mata - Hazard breaking through

[Ollie 4,400]

I really like this Villa team. If they stay up, they have the makings of a great future. They have the perfect manager and a lot of very talented young players, which their youth team is still producing now. Even if they go down, if they keep everything they can benefit like Newcastle did. Newcastle lost a few players when they went down but they kept a very good core. Bright future for this Villa side. If they stay up, i'll predict a top 10 finish for them next season. Their players have gained priceless experience this season.

[Ankit 3,176]

Chelsea (8) Arsenal (8) Tottenham (7)

Sunderland (h) West Brom (a) Everton (h)

Tottenham (h) Norwich (h) Chelsea (a)

Fulham (a) Everton (h) Man City (h)

Liverpool (a) Fulham (a) Wigan (a)

Swansea (h) Man Utd (h) Southampton (h)

Man Utd (a) QPR (a) Stoke (a)

Aston Villa (a) Wigan (h) Sunderland (h)

Everton (h) Newcastle (a)

The match against Spurs is now a cliff hanger. If we lose that match, i don't see coming back to top 4. Hopefully Spurs will drop points against Everton which might give some breathing space and then if we beat Spurs , that would open up a 3 point gap with a game in hand for Chelsea(Provided Chelsea beat Sunderland too). I expect West brom to nick some points from Arsenal having lost to West Ham and the them playing at home which will make us go 5 points clear of Arsenal again. Everton again hopefully will get a draw at Arsenal which will widen the gap further. The fact that Spurs and Arsenal both play 2 relegation threatened(Sunderland and Wigan for Spurs and QPR and Wigan for Arsenal) sides might work in our favor We only play Villa(banana skin) which might be safe at that point.
I know it's all wishful thinking right now! But i feel positive that we can finish in top 4 unless of course there aren't any brain farts from the players of from the waiter.

[Ankit 3,176]

Chelsea (8) Arsenal (8) Tottenham (7)

Sunderland (h) West Brom (a) Everton (h)

Tottenham (h) Norwich (h) Chelsea (a)

Fulham (a) Everton (h) Man City (h)

Liverpool (a) Fulham (a) Wigan (a)

Swansea (h) Man Utd (h) Southampton (h)

Man Utd (a) QPR (a) Stoke (a)

Aston Villa (a) Wigan (h) Sunderland (h)

Everton (h) Newcastle (a)

The match against Spurs is now a cliff hanger. If we lose that match, i don't see coming back to top 4. Hopefully Spurs will drop points against Everton which might give some breathing space and then if we beat Spurs , that would open up a 3 point gap with a game in hand for Chelsea(Provided Chelsea beat Sunderland too). I expect West brom to nick some points from Arsenal having lost to West Ham and the them playing at home which will make us go 5 points clear of Arsenal again. Everton again hopefully will get a draw at Arsenal which will widen the gap further. The fact that Spurs and Arsenal both play 2 relegation threatened(Sunderland and Wigan for Spurs and QPR and Wigan for Arsenal) sides might work in our favor We only play Villa(banana skin) which might be safe at that point.

I know it's all wishful thinking right now! But i feel positive that we can finish in top 4 unless of course there aren't any brain farts from the players of from the waiter.

[Ankit 3,176]

Double post. Apologies.

[Ollie 4,400]

We need to win 6 out of the 8.

Whatever happens, at least it's exciting and it's what the neutrals love. It's what football needs, battles like these. And secretly, deep down, we love it really.