General Premier League Thread - 2017/2018

Lucas Hood

Bridge93 wrote: »

How have West Ham and Spurs ended up 2 games behind over half the league? They have to play Tuesday Thursday Saturday now I think.

Their game on New year's Eve was moved to Thursday because they would only be able to have 40000 in Wembley.

Trigger

Liverpool

Bridge93 wrote: »

How have West Ham and Spurs ended up 2 games behind over half the league? They have to play Tuesday Thursday Saturday now I think.

Something about Policing in London on New years eve no way were they gonna allow a derby take place then.. was stupid by the FA when doing fixtures

Fitz*

Bridge93 wrote: »

How have West Ham and Spurs ended up 2 games behind over half the league? They have to play Tuesday Thursday Saturday now I think.

London police called off the game as it was originally scheduled for NYE and the transport links & police couldn't handle the extra footfall around Wembley afaik.

Why it was scheduled for this week, and not next midweek or one of the LC semi final nights I do not know. Probably made too much sense.

Trigger

Liverpool

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Their game on New year's Eve was moved to Thursday because they would only be able to have 40000 in Wembley.

Oh really, I thought it was due to policing.. what’s the reason for the 40k?

Lucas Hood

astradave wrote: »

Oh really, I thought it was due to policing.. what’s the reason for the 40k?

Local tube stops probably not in operation due to nye.
Probably because they couldn't get enough police for it also.

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-tot-whu-fixture/spurs-vs-west-ham-game-postponed-for-safety-reasons-idUKKBN1DY18T

Everton

Wenger charged by the FA for wants about ref during West Brom game

WoollyRedHat

Man Utd

Haha the FA and Dean are worthy bedfellows..joke.

Harry Palmr

Trevor Sinclair (now a pundit) done for drink driving, common assault and criminal damage and racist aggro - 150 hours community service

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/02/ex-england-star-trevor-sinclair-admits-drink-driving-and-racial-abuse

Rumple Stillson

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Trevor Sinclair (now a pundit) done for drink driving, common assault and criminal damage and racist aggro - 150 hours community service

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/02/ex-england-star-trevor-sinclair-admits-drink-driving-and-racial-abuse

Seen that, probably the first time I've ever seen someone charged for racially abusing a white person, though I'm sure it happens frequently.

Think he should be considering his future as a patron of kick it out. There may be an opportunity with Keep it in, the incontinence charity.

Harry Palmr

He isn't a patron apparently. I went to the Kick It Out twitter and they have a message pinned about his.

Rumple Stillson

Harry Palmr wrote: »

He isn't a patron apparently. I went to the Kick It Out twitter and they have a message pinned about his.

You're ruining my joke....ssshhhhhh

davycc

Man City

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Anyone see That Guy recently?
Have not seen him post in a while

I know him personally nice funny lad and he spends more time on Facebook than board's lately though I not sure why Mick

davycc

Man City

Bridge93 wrote: »

How have West Ham and Spurs ended up 2 games behind over half the league? They have to play Tuesday Thursday Saturday now I think.

Tonight Thursday and fa cup is Sunday v Wimbledon I think

Spurs moved the West Ham game moved as the max capacity on the original date (NYE) was 43k. Moving it to thursday = more cash.

So, it was their own choice to move it afaik.

Harry Palmr

Age profiles of the Prem 20, the West Brom squad made me laugh - no risks there (and it looks like a ceiling lamp shade). Liverpool are just a big bell.

Lukker-

Nothing will change regarding refereeing in the PL while Mike Reilly is head of the PMGOL. Monkey see Monkey do

Everton

Any chance Watford doing anything tonight?

Harry Palmr

Concede 2 goals I expect.

Turtwig

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Any chance Watford doing anything tonight?

Other than snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? Likely not. Loss of Jesus should mean city will be less dynamic in their movement up front, which does help hold a defensive block against them. I don't think though Watford are really that team like palace were.

Turtwig

Everton

Turtwig wrote: »

Other than snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? Likely not. Loss of Jesus should mean city will be less dynamic in their movement up front, which does help hold a defensive block against them. I don't think though Watford are really that team like palace were.

Isn't KDB out also?

Loafing Oaf

Never noticed Beglin doing analysis for Sky before, has he been long at it?

gstack166

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Isn't KDB out also?

He starts! Full strength City team. Best 11, bar Mendy & possibly Jesus. Still think Aguero is main man tho.

J. Marston

M!Ck^ wrote: »

Isn't KDB out also?

Starting. Miraculous recovery after that savage, brutal, career-ending tackle just two days ago.

Unearthly

Everton

Loafing Oaf wrote: »

Never noticed Beglin doing analysis for Sky before, has he been long at it?

The program Premier League Review is not produced by Sky so the highlights are not Sky commentary, they just buy the rights to air it.

gstack166

J. Marston wrote: »

Starting. Miraculous recovery after that savage, brutal, career-ending tackle just two days ago.

Ironically, Puncheon is expected to be ruled out for the season after his savage, brutal, career-ending tackle. Would you class that as karma I wonder?

Turtwig

J. Marston wrote: »

Starting. Miraculous recovery after that savage, brutal, career-ending tackle just two days ago.

Sarcasm(?) Aside

Some of the tackles players endure today and even with that if injured the recovery is just ridiculous. More attritional sports like rugby illuminate even more just how far sports science and conditioning has advanced.

blueser

gstack166 wrote: »

Ironically, Puncheon is expected to be ruled out for the season after his savage, brutal, career-ending tackle. Would you class that as karma I wonder?

I certainly would. No sympathy from me, sorry. He could easily have ankle tapped Kev, or pulled him back, to stop the potential counter attack. But he chose to viciously hack at him. Tough s***.

Loafing Oaf

https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/fa-charge-for-wenger/137875

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged following his conduct in the referee's changing room after Sunday's game against West Brom

That sounds like he strayed into Al Porter territory!:p

J. Marston

The image of Kevin De Bruyne being felled by a cynical, merciless flying scissor kick from Jason Puncheon should be seared on to the authorities’ conscience. The best player in the Premier League crumpled under the impact, falling to earth, and needed placing gently on a stretcher before being carried away. It was a sad image that taints the English game.

Henry Winter.

Almost shed a tear. Thank God he survived.

Almost like he was being a little drama queen.

gstack166

J. Marston wrote: »

Almost shed a tear. Thank God he survived.

Almost like he was being a little drama queen.

So you are excusing the tackle? Because he’s playing 48 hours later does that constitute it being ok to tackle like he did?

Agent Coulson

Liverpool

Can Marco Silva show why he isn't just a hyped flash in the pan manager tonight.

Unearthly

Everton

Spurs goal a fair bit offside

Utopia Parkway

1-0 Spurs. Was offside too.

Kiith

Definitely offside. Not sure what the linesman is looking at.

Commentators seem absolutely amazed that he didn't celebrate. It's his former team...what is so hard to believe?

davycc

Man City

Great ball from Ericsson

J. Marston

gstack166 wrote: »

So you are excusing the tackle? Because he’s playing 48 hours later does that constitute it being ok to tackle like he did?

It was your average cynical tackle to stop a late counter that you see in the majority of games every week.

Nothing near the career-ender it was being made out to be.

Johner

Watford held out as long as they could.

ShamoBuc

Sterling in the first minute!

gstack166

J. Marston wrote: »

It was your average cynical tackle to stop a late counter that you see in the majority of games every week.

Nothing near the career-ender it was being made out to be.

But the piece you quoted never once mentioned it being career ending? It was most defiantly far from average too, but I agree it got much more attention that Kane & Ali’s from City v Spurs which was far worse!

Johner

Shane Long scored a goal. :eek:

blueser

GET IN! Nice one Raz!

Turtwig

Delighted for Long.

blueser

39 seconds. Must be our fastest goal of the season?

Rumple Stillson

Pretty tough on Swansea having to play Spurs who have had 6 days rest compared to Swansea's 2. Stinks actually.

Utopia Parkway

Kiith wrote: »

Definitely offside. Not sure what the linesman is looking at.

Wasn't even a hard decision to make. There were no players in the way or anything. And from a free-kick. Should have been a simple decision.

Rumple Stillson

Karma would be the Spurs Swansea game being called off due to the weather.

Mushy

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Can Marco Silva show why he isn't just a hyped flash in the pan manager tonight.

I doubt a game vs this City team is the night to judge that

Agent Coulson

Liverpool

Mushy wrote: »

I doubt a game vs this City team is the night to judge that

They way Watford sack managers I'm surprised he is still there with the results he has been getting.

davycc

Man City

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Wasn't even a hard decision to make. There were no players in the way or anything. And from a free-kick. Should have been a simple decision.

Maybe the rain got in the officials eyes it's Baltic out there sideways hail too,

Delighted for Shane long!

gstack166

Shane Long has more goals this calendar year than Harry Kane