2011/2012 English Premier League thread

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

Interesting, if there was a ex-player to take over when Fergie leaves most people have thought it was him

job in the PL won't hurt that

I wish Cantona would get his Cosmos coaching off the ground.
He's my fantasy replacement.

Also, here's a great read on Rooney.

http://espnfc.com/uk/en/news/1072283...RO/season/2012

[Locke]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

I wish Cantona would get his Cosmos coaching off the ground.
He's my fantasy replacement.

Also, here's a great read on Rooney.

http://espnfc.com/uk/en/news/1072283...RO/season/2012

You've got to be kidding. That guy is a nutcase. Dont get me wrong, I'd love it if Cantona were United's manager, he'd run them into the ground.

[d_phaneuf]

last few weeks there has been talk of Giggs taking over, was a story in one of the papers about it

I don't see it unless Fergie stays for 5 more years and Giggs leaves and manages another team at the time

[d_phaneuf]

weird

Grant Holt hands in a transfer request

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

weird

Grant Holt hands in a transfer request

Not so weird, hes 31, mostly used as a substitute and delivered some amazing performances. Its time to get paid.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Locke

You've got to be kidding. That guy is a nutcase. Dont get me wrong, I'd love it if Cantona were United's manager, he'd run them into the ground.

You'd know nutcases who run clubs into the ground, better than anyone.

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

last few weeks there has been talk of Giggs taking over, was a story in one of the papers about it

I don't see it unless Fergie stays for 5 more years and Giggs leaves and manages another team at the time

Giggs needs to retire this summer first. NEEDS.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

Not so weird, hes 31, mostly used as a substitute and delivered some amazing performances. Its time to get paid.

who does he expect to sign him....

he's had 1 season in the PL, he's 31 like you say

the money makes sense and I am sure someone will pay him more than Norwich are right now, but it won't be a bigger or better run club than the canaries

[Jimmy Stang]

I'm not quite sure what to think of the Grant Holt news. He's definitely the heart and soul of the club, but I just can't see him breaking onto a bigger club with more depth.

There's a Friday evening sports show just about to start on BBC Radio Norfolk. This could get interesting.

[Jimmy Stang]

Two years left on Holt's contract as well, which he just signed last year. Obviously, that was before the Canaries were promoted and before they managed to stay up.

Add in the fact that they opted not to re-sign Zak Whitbread a couple of days ago (one of my favourite defenders). It looks like it will be an eventful off-season...

[Jimmy Stang]

And... obviously, the ongoing speculation that Paul Lambert might jump ship to a bigger club. Oh man.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

who does he expect to sign him....

he's had 1 season in the PL, he's 31 like you say

the money makes sense and I am sure someone will pay him more than Norwich are right now, but it won't be a bigger or better run club than the canaries

Hey, if Van Persie leaves Arsenal maybe they'd throw £30M for him. Hes English, anything could happen.

[NBC]

Anfield is a better bet. He could partner Carroll upfront. What a wonderful £60m price tag that'd be.

They've rejected his transfer request anyway.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

Hey, if Van Persie leaves Arsenal maybe they'd throw £30M for him. Hes English, anything could happen.

does not compute

Wenger won't buy an English player that's older than 18

[Bagor]

Welcome back.

[afc wimbledon]

Originally Posted by Bagor

Welcome back.

Up, Down, then Up again, just life as a hammers fan.

[d_phaneuf]

I didn't think it was possible but Liverpool's clout has somehow gone down since FSG took over

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...boer-liverpool

[NBC]

Wow. This guy really is nothing more than a whore is he?

Eden Hazard hesitates over Manchester move after Chelsea win final

The Lille winger Eden Hazard admitted that Chelsea's Champions League triumph has made him "hesitate" over which club to join next season

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...hester-chelsea

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by NBC

Wow. This guy really is nothing more than a whore is he?

Eden Hazard hesitates over Manchester move after Chelsea win final

The Lille winger Eden Hazard admitted that Chelsea's Champions League triumph has made him "hesitate" over which club to join next season

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...hester-chelsea

ya at this point it's just ridiculous, he's just begging for the attention from every club

[The Big Chill]

I would be hesitating to hand over a huge amount of money for a player this flaky. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him switch teams at least a few times over the course of his career.

[NBC]

Manchester City 'best value for money' for fans

Manchester City have won the Premier League title and are also top of the league of value for fans, according to the ING Direct Value table.

The bank chart compares club season ticket costs with Premier League performance and entertainment value and getting the most points for your pound.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18115990