[Football] Premier League 29/9 - 1/10

[Weststander]

I don’t think Newcastle are anywhere near certain (sadly). They’ve got one of the best managers in the league and he could grind out enough low scoring wins/draws to keep them up. But the lack of quality in front of goal is incredible for a club that has spent so much time in the PL so they’ll be down there all season.

Huddersfield and Cardiff look almost certain. We just need them to get well behind the ‘one point per game’ run rate now and for their heads to drop. I really admire their achievement in getting promoted so I feel bad for saying this, but I genuinely feel like Cardiff could challenge Derby’s 11 point record. They’ve got nothing.

Agree about Rafa. A master tactician of each game, even with their lack of squad investment. Stains fans on phone ins tonight were very gloomy and resigned. We need a few clubs to stay as win thrift as us.

 

[Weststander]

It would not surprise me if the 17th team in the PL stays up with a low points total.

I know others disagree with this, but IMO the huge player investment in quality made by the likes of West Ham, Everton and Wolves has taken them completely out of the mix, which would also mean that are a whole host of top clubs from which the others will struggle to get three points off home or away.

 

[Dick Head]

Agreed. We need as many teams in the mix as possible so if Newcastle or Huddersfield get out of it there are plenty of contenders to drop in, not just us. We know most teams near the bottom will need to win the majority of their games at home against other bottom 14 teams.

We’ve only had Fulham so far (and not winning that is balanced out by the bonus points from Man Utd). Cardiff have only had Newcastle. And Huddersfield have had Palace and Cardiff.

But Southampton’s start has arguably been even worse as they’ve already blown three of their big opportunities for wins - Burnley, Leicester and us. 16 home games for them to come and still including all the big six.

Says it all really.

 

[Stat Brother]

Oh loving the shading [MENTION=15297]Dick Head[/MENTION].



So with Cardiff v Burnley and Bournemouth v palace left, the Premier League weekend is pretty much over, how was it for you?

 

[LamieRobertson]

Cardiff looking more up for it than Burnley who definitely look to be low on confidence

 

[Ernest]

How can this be a SUPER Sunday

 

[Weststander]

How can this be a SUPER Sunday

I know Sky have to be fair, but I couldn’t believe it when I saw this was the sole Sunday fixture. Two teams who play direct tedious shite.

Thank god for the Ryder Cup.

 

[Bozza]

I know Sky have to be fair, but I couldn’t believe it when I saw this was the sole Sunday fixture. Two teams who play direct tedious shite.

Thank god for the Ryder Cup.

I suspect the two are related: stick a game on to fulfil some obligations when you know almost everyone will be watching the golf. Job's a good'un.

 

[Weststander]

I suspect the two are related: stick a game on to fulfil some obligations when you know almost everyone will be watching the golf. Job's a good'un.

Great point.

For many reasons, I bet the viewing figures for the PL game are shockingly low.

 

[Ernest]

Sky won't have Bellamy back as a guest after saying the first half was awful and difficult to watch, at least watching paint dry has it uses this dross hasn't

 

[Steve Foster]

Cardiff 0 1 Burnley

 

[Steve Foster]

1-2

 

[Stat Brother]

1-2

I take it Barnes isn't one of the 2, as 'the' thread hasn't been bounced yet.
Fingers crossed it's not Vydra either, as I might have to look for some humble pie recipes.

 

[Ernest]

I take it Barnes isn't one of the 2, as 'the' thread hasn't been bounced yet.
Fingers crossed it's not Vydra either, as I might have to look for some humble pie recipes.

Vokes and Gudmundson

 

[Official Old Man]

MOTD and others have been going on about that Sturridge goal for Liverpool V Chelsea. I thought it was good until I saw the Wilbraham goal for Rochdale, exactly the same!
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11512798/rochdale-1-3-portsmouth

 

[banjo]

19 shots, 5 on target. Shooting practice in the morning.

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

MOTD and others have been going on about that Sturridge goal for Liverpool V Chelsea. I thought it was good until I saw the Wilbraham goal for Rochdale, exactly the same!
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11512798/rochdale-1-3-portsmouth

Great strike, but the Sturridge one was better as it was scored in the last minute against the worlds most expensive keeper.

 

[Weststander]

Great strike, but the Sturridge one was better as it was scored in the last minute against the worlds most expensive keeper.

With the greatest DM in the world, Kante, pressurising and trying to block.

 

[Bozza]

Expecting a goalfest tonight, just hope more of them go in the right end than the wrong one.