Premier League 2013-14

[wacmedia 277]

A fascinating Premier season lies ahead with 3 of the top 4 teams starting the season with a new manager. Only Arsenal and Arsene Wenger remain intact after their strong finish to last season in which they kept their great rivals , Spurs, out of the Champions League.

 

Arsenal should have another solid season but will do well to finish in the Champions League places again. They have struggled to sign players and their main targets have ended up elsewhere.

 

AVB stays in place at Spurs and whether they can hold onto Gareth Bale may decide how they do this season. They played entertaining football last season and have made some good signings in this window.

 

It’s all change at Man Utd as Moyes and Woodward take over. It may have been a mistake to make these changes at the same time as United have missed out on their main targets and have seemed all over the place in pre-season. I like Moyes and had a great season backing Everton but whether he is the right man to take over at as big a club as Man Utd remains to be seen.

 

Mourinho returns at Chelsea which should be less of an upheaval than the changes at the 2 Manchester clubs. I felt he failed at Real but has been a great success most places he has managed. Chelsea played lovely football last season but their fans could never take to Rafa. Lets hope Joses Chelsea play such entertaining football!

 

Pellegrini takes over from Mancini at Man City. He did very well with small clubs, Villareal and Malaga, in European competition and that is the likely reason he has been brought in. City were a disappointment last season and I feel Mancini was let down by the Board. Pellegrini seems to have their full backing and they have made some good signings early in the window. Ferandhino, Navas, Jovetic and Negredo all look good signings and it will be hard to keep City out of the top few places.

 

Aston Villa are an interesting team . Lambert has managed to hold on to the excellent Benteke and I expect an improved performance from Villa this season. Liverpool are a team who need to improve as well. Rodgers is having trouble holding on to their brilliant striker, Suarez, and his loss would be a big blow to the Anfield giants.

 

Up north things seem to be in some disarray. Newcastle seem to have much internal strife and the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Director of Football has created more unrest. It could be another tough year for the Toon. Paulo di Canio is still in charge at Sunderland which might surprise some. I think he can improve the team as they looked and played like a good Championship team with O’Neill in charge.

 

Swansea had an excellent first season in the Premiership and won a major trophy. It will be hard to do as well this season with European commitments but they have strengthened their squad.

 

Hull, Cardiff and Crystal Palace as the new teams and all of them will struggle to stay in the Premier League. Hull might be the best of them.

The rest of the teams seem to be struggling to stay in mid table which is a good result for most of them.

 

Whoever you support I hope you enjoy the season and have some fun. Most of the experts seem to think Man City are the team to back this year. I usually bet against the crowd so I’m backing Chelsea to win this year. They have a strong squad and Mourinho is not a new manager in the sense that Pellegrini and Moyes are.

[papillon 695]

I'll wait for the transfer window to close before I make my prediction.

[wacmedia 277]

I'll wait for the transfer window to close before I make my prediction.

Hi,

 

Good point. I believe the window should close before the season starts. Who knows where Suarez, Rooney and Bale will end up ? I feel many of the best players have gone to France and Germany in this window. ie.. Cavani, Falcao and Thiago who Chelsea and Man U were in for.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

If you're having an actual bet, you should mention it at the beginning of the thread. None of this, "I forgot to mention that I had 50 quid on United" (or whoever) at the end of the season crap.

 

I must say I'm surprised that more "names" (other than Tevez) haven't left City, especially with a World Cup year coming up.

 

And it still remains to see who can get through the England-Scotland "friendly" game unscathed.

Edited August 12, 2013 by CheshireTom

[trevorjc 19]

Voted City but i think it will be close between then and Chelski. Man u, Arse, Spurs & Liverpool to complete top 6 although a lot hinges on what happens before transfer window shuts.

[papillon 695]

Hi,

 

Good point. I believe the window should close before the season starts. Who knows where Suarez, Rooney and Bale will end up ?

 

I agree with you. I don't think any of them will kick a ball before September the second unless they get transferred before that.

 

Not the best way to start your season regardless if they stay or go.

Edited August 12, 2013 by papillon

[wacmedia 277]

 

. I don't think any of them will kick a ball before September the second unless they get transferred before that.

 

Hi,

 

Yeah its a shambles. Rooney playing for England and "not fit" for Man Utd. I think Man Utd will miss David Gill for the transfers. Woodward seems to be making a mess of it and Liverpool have messed up the Suarez situation. Spurs have spent a lot in this window so maybe Bale is still on his way to Real ? I like to see top players so will miss these guys if they leave the Premier. I was hoping Falcao would sign for someone in the Premier as he is an exciting player.

[Nightrider 340]

My moneys on Man Utd to retain title . Chelsea runners up and arsenal in 3rd spot.....!

[misteregg 709]

Looking forward to kick off. Moyes is going to get support from United, even if he starts poorly, as he has been anointed by purple nose. City have spent well, early in the season. Comebacks never happen in football, think Shearer, Keegan, Robson at Newcastle and i think Chelsea will struggle, but watch Lukaku get 20 goals this season. My team West Brom need to get rid of Steve Clarke, go for the cups and hope for the best in the PL. I want to see silverwear at the Hawthorns in my lifetime. Babydolls have CTH installed in HD, so every game live. For all those interested, we also have RS Sunbox for all the La Liga matches. When I was in UK, I used to look forward to La Liga on Sunday nights, even though it is a 2 horse race. I love any football banter, so come on in. Oh, we also have 40 girls to take your mind of things. See you all at Babydolls. Phil

[CheshireTom 1,377]

My team West Brom need to get rid of Steve Clarke ...

 

Why?

[atlas2 4,329]

For that select group of Scottish / West Brom supporters, I guess Lambert is becoming a bloody nuisance.

[Dungheap 243]

The new look Stoke ... look worse than the old team!

We shit ourselves if we have the ball!

Atrocious!

 

The Potters could have lost 6-0!

Instead we had a chance to tie the game ... (stat attack flashes on the box: Walters last FIVE penalties all bottom left ... so where does he aim???? BOTTOM LEFT!!!

Twat!!!!

Begthebitch should have taken the kick, he's our most attacking player!!

Edited August 18, 2013 by Dungheap

[misteregg 709]

My team West Brom need to get rid of Steve Clarke ...

Why?

The first half of last season, it was Hosgsons team. The only chance of silver wear at West Brom is the cups and Clarke played a weakened side. Don't care if we get relegated, just want to win something.

 

[misteregg 709]

CTH was great last night. Nice clear picture in HD. Chelsea and Spurs playing today, then Barcelona at midnight. Couple of new girls started last night as well if anyone's interested. See you at Babydolls, Phil

[wacmedia 277]

Hi,

 

Good start for Man Utd as they attempt to retain their title. RVP looks as sharp as ever. RVW looks a good signing for Norwich. West Ham start well and dont look like they will have any relegation worries this year. Liverpool start with a win against a disappointing Stoke side. I feel Villa will do better than last year and beat Arsenal. The ref played a critical part in this game however and Villa may not get so many favourable decisions when they play other teams. Chelsea start off today and City on Monday. We should have a better view of all the teams after another month when the teams and have settled down and the transfer window is closed.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Chelsea and Spurs playing today, then Barcelona at midnight. Couple of new girls started last night as well if anyone's interested.

 

Who with, Chelsea or Spurs?

 

This is a thread to have a bit of banter about the footie, not which BGs have moved during the transfer window and to promote some GoGo.

Edited August 18, 2013 by CheshireTom

[MM 6,562]

Chelsea and Spurs playing today, then Barcelona at midnight. Couple of new girls started last night as well if anyone's interested. 

 

Who with, Chelsea or Spurs?  

 

This is a thread to have a bit of banter about the footie, not which BGs have moved during the transfer window and to promote some GoGo.   

 

Lighten up, Tom. It was just an aside, and there are some of us who are interested in football and/or Gogo transfers.

 

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[CheshireTom 1,377]

Lighten up, Tom. It was just an aside, and there are some of us who are interested in football and/or Gogo transfers.

 

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Sorry. When we were talking about promotion, I thought we were talking about Hull, Palace and Cardiff.

[papillon 695]

I can't be arsed waiting for the transfer window to close before I make my prediction. I've decided that I really don't care what Suarez, Looney and Bale do.

 

1. Man City

 

2. Chelsea

 

3. Man U

 

4. Spurs

 

5. The scum

 

May the best team win.

[papillon 695]

Okay, now I can see the voting. Can't believe one Idiot has voted for Liverpool to win!

[thaidave991 17]

I see Newcastle started where they left off last season.

[wacmedia 277]

Hi,

 

Man City look inpressive in victory over Newcastle.Dzeko looks a different player under Pellegrini and could sway it for City if he continues this form. I missed the first half of Chelsea v Hull, Chelsea were supposed to have played well. Sky showed Lampards free kick again and again but didn't show his penalty miss at the end of the game or in the sports headlines in the morning. Frank must have friends in high places in Sky. Had to go to youtube to see it. Good start for all the main contenders.

[tingtongtony 151]

I can't be arsed waiting for the transfer window to close before I make my prediction. I've decided that I really don't care what Suarez, Looney and Bale do.

 

1. Man City

 

2. Chelsea

 

3. Man U

 

4. Spurs

 

5. The scum

 

May the best team win.

Paps who the scum ? Maybe the same scum as me ?

[papillon 695]

Gooners

 

Paps who the scum ? Maybe the same scum as me ?

[Fatboyfat 361]

I was under the impression that "Scum" was the collective name given to my lot at Old Trafford. Mainly from the Yorkshire regions.