2011/2012 English Premier League thread

[TopChed]

Originally Posted by shermanator

In Canadian news, Hoilett played a full 90 against Aston Villa with no goals. Norwich plays tomorrow, and I'm guessing that Jackson won't see any action (I believe he's 4th on their depth chart)

I heard Hoilett assisted on Villa's goal. I only watched a few minutes of that match but he was pretty active from what I saw.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by shermanator

In Canadian news, Hoilett played a full 90 against Aston Villa with no goals. Norwich plays tomorrow, and I'm guessing that Jackson won't see any action (I believe he's 4th on their depth chart)

Hoilett assisted on their only goal and was lively.

[shermanator]

Jackson was subbed in the 84th minute of Norwich City - Stoke City to make his BPL debut! Awesome!

[Jimmy Stang]

Speaking of Norwich, even if I take my yellow-coloured glasses off, they were definitely hard done by today. The ref gave a penalty and a red card, even though the foul happened 5 yards outside of the box. Penalty was saved, but it was a momentum shift in the match. And where did he find 5 minutes to add on? 2 or 3 tops... Even the commentators were confused by some of the officiating.

Oh well - a point was still earned, but they really did deserve to have their first win today.

Next up - Chelsea. I'll happily take a point at Stamford Bridge, but a lot of things will have to go right.

[Jimmy Stang]

An regarding Jackson, even though he didn't have long to do anything, and Norwich were playing with 10 men, he put some pressure on their defenders and seemed comfortable. Grant Holt has been largely invisible offensively in the Canaries' first two matches (aside from frustrating the opponents a bit), so maybe we'll see Jackson subbed on a little more often now. They could use the extra speed up front, I think.

[Locke]

I have found a huge respect for Bolton Wanderers today.

City were playing the ball around them and passing incredibly well, they were going at Bolton in wave after wave of high paid internationals but never once did Bolton back down.

I have a massive respect for a team with that kind of ethic and attitude. They went toe-to-toe with a heavyweight and decided to trade punches and did it well.

What an entertaining game, and massive respect. This is one of the most fun games I've ever watched. The only thing City didnt do was actually just throw money on the pitch to pay Bolton to lay down and die.

Owen Coyle's men should hold their heads high after this match, win, lose or draw.

I'll definitely be tuning into more Wanderer's matches.

[Jimmy Stang]

^ Indeed. It would be great to see an injury time tying goal.

[d_phaneuf]

Ever since Coyle came in Bolton have been a very fun team to watch, he's a very good manager I think he has a bright future

[d_phaneuf]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14610773.stm

this is absolutely embarrassing, what an absolute loving tw@t

Not even Berbatov, Ronaldo, or even Nasri have refused to play in a game when they wanted away. Just despicable

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

Hoilett assisted on their only goal and was lively.

was a great cross too, he looks to be a real prospect

[d_phaneuf]

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great news

[Locke]

Are Spurs throwing this game?

Brad Friedel? Jake Livermore? Kyle Walker?

Gomes on the bench and Modric's 'head not in the right place?'

[d_phaneuf]

Kyle Walker is England's RB

Friedel is a very good keeper, I still prefer Gomes, but Friedel is steadier which at OT is probly better

Livermore is because of injuries, Huddlestone/Jenas aren't fit enough to play 90

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

Kyle Walker is England's RB

Friedel is a very good keeper, I still prefer Gomes, but Friedel is steadier which at OT is probly better

Livermore is because of injuries, Huddlestone/Jenas aren't fit enough to play 90

Wikipedia tells me that Kyle Walker has played a grand total of '0' games for England's first team and only a handfull for the U21s, but that he has potential.

Brad Friedel, okay hes a solid keeper with good experiencebut if you're going to go with Gomes as you're #1 how do you keep him on the bench against Man U?

[Locke]

I see that they've just given up with the rest of the strikers and decided to play VdV as their high target man.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

Wikipedia tells me that Kyle Walker has played a grand total of '0' games for England's first team and only a handfull for the U21s, but that he has potential.

Brad Friedel, okay hes a solid keeper with good experiencebut if you're going to go with Gomes as you're #1 how do you keep him on the bench against Man U?

He was called up for the last friendly that was canceled, and Fabio was talking him up big and said he would get the start

Villa fans loved him last year on loan

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

I see that they've just given up with the rest of the strikers and decided to play VdV as their high target man.

ya he seems to be playing higher than Defoe

wont matter if the Ref isn't going to give clear fouls though, Phil Jones seems to be getting the respect of a 10 year vet taking down Bale multiple times

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

ya he seems to be playing higher than Defoe

wont matter if the Ref isn't going to give clear fouls though, Phil Jones seems to be getting the respect of a 10 year vet taking down Bale multiple times

Its a strange game, Friedel is playing well but Spurs cant defend to save their lives, its a fire drill back there.

That being said, Spurs are moving forward well, but the finish is horrible. Lennon, why are you shooting from that angle when VdV is standing unmarked in acres of space. Cut it back! But no, shoot from a damn near impossible angle and concede the goal kick instead. That'll work.

[Locke]

And Wayne Rooney looks like a mental patient.

[d_phaneuf]

Lennon needs to forfeit his pay this week