2012/2013 English Premier League thread

[d_phaneuf]

I will say this though

the PL will be much more entertaining with Cardiff, Hull (who play a 3-4-3), and Watford/Crystal Palace than with Wigan/QPR/Reading

Cardiff especially, games at the Milennium stadium will be unbelievable

[carom]

QPR may not have been good, but they were always interesting. Oh we'll, I'm hoping for some good West London battles next year in the championship between QPR and Brentford.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by carom

QPR may not have been good, but they were always interesting.

'Arry putting 10 behind the ball against Spurs begs to differ.

[carom]

I never said on the pitch

[d_phaneuf]

ya off the field they will still provide the lols

but on the field they have been parking the bus for 6 months

all 3 of the teams coming up play with the ball like Swansea/Southampton have the last few years

I also don't see Reading or Wigan coming up any time soon

QPR might just because Redknapp knows that division well and it's more about man management (his strength) than tactics, plus Fernandes might just spend crazy money to make sure they come back up

[cam_wmh]

Everyone's favorite satirist Joey Barton today;

Joseph Barton ‏@Joey7Barton I'll just re-iterate for a lot of the buffoons tweeting me. I WILL NOT BE PLAYING IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT SEASON. Hope that clears that up!

[d_phaneuf]

I saw that whole diatribe as he was writing it

I do see his point sort of, when he says he would be willing to play in the championship if he got a team there he would he has backing for that because he did it with Newcastle

I also think he's good enough that someone would be willing to buy him from QPR to play in the PL, I doubt he stays in france

him and Harry together for a season would be something special, that's too bad

[cam_wmh]

He could replace Fellaini when he comes to United?

[NBC]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

ya off the field they will still provide the lols

but on the field they have been parking the bus for 6 months

all 3 of the teams coming up play with the ball like Swansea/Southampton have the last few years

I also don't see Reading or Wigan coming up any time soon

QPR might just because Redknapp knows that division well and it's more about man management (his strength) than tactics, plus Fernandes might just spend crazy money to make sure they come back up

There are some very stringent FFP rules coming into play in the Championship for the upcoming season. The most concerning for clubs already there is that teams relegated from the EPL are exempt from the break-even test (FFP) for one year though they will not be exempt from "tax" if they win immediate promotion. This causes some concern as the likelihood of teams relegated and promoted immediately increases as they are not subjected to the same FFP rules. The fear is that this will create a two-tiered hierarchy in the Championship with relegated teams able to spend heavily to try to win promotion. Sort of how the New York Yankees pay whatever they want in salaries and then pay heavily into the luxury tax scheme. It is worth it to them to ignore the rules and pay the penalties. SOme newly relegated teams might think along the same lines.

QPR lost over £25 last season. They are going to have to be under the threshold of £3 in losses this season. If not they are going to get hit with a massive "tax" bill. I think some are worried that QPR might end up going down the road of Portsmouth, though less likely as their owners have deep pockets. But it looks like teams aren't going to be able to buy their way out of trouble, more likely they'll get into worse trouble.

http://www.financialfairplay.co.uk/r...es/wsc0001.pdf

[FlameZilla]

QPR's Loic Remy has just been busted for rape. Class organisation they've built there...

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by NBC

There are some very stringent FFP rules coming into play in the Championship for the upcoming season. The most concerning for clubs already there is that teams relegated from the EPL are exempt from the break-even test (FFP) for one year though they will not be exempt from "tax" if they win immediate promotion. This causes some concern as the likelihood of teams relegated and promoted immediately increases as they are not subjected to the same FFP rules. The fear is that this will create a two-tiered hierarchy in the Championship with relegated teams able to spend heavily to try to win promotion. Sort of how the New York Yankees pay whatever they want in salaries and then pay heavily into the luxury tax scheme. It is worth it to them to ignore the rules and pay the penalties. SOme newly relegated teams might think along the same lines.

QPR lost over £25 last season. They are going to have to be under the threshold of £3 in losses this season. If not they are going to get hit with a massive "tax" bill. I think some are worried that QPR might end up going down the road of Portsmouth, though less likely as their owners have deep pockets. But it looks like teams aren't going to be able to buy their way out of trouble, more likely they'll get into worse trouble.

http://www.financialfairplay.co.uk/r...es/wsc0001.pdf

wouldn't the parachute payments offset that as well?

[valo403]

This would be awesome, Chelsea v. Arsenal in a 3rd place tiebreaker match:

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=423207

[NBC]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

wouldn't the parachute payments offset that as well?

I think the parachute payments to QPR, Wigan and Reading will be £18 million each for next season. I don't believe that has anything to do with profits/losses, etc. Maybe, but I'm not sure.

[Addick]

Originally Posted by valo403

This would be awesome, Chelsea v. Arsenal in a 3rd place tiebreaker match:

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=423207

Who needs a cup final?

Wembley, Wembley!
We're the famous Arsenal and we're off to Wembley!

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by NBC

I think the parachute payments to QPR, Wigan and Reading will be £18 million each for next season. I don't believe that has anything to do with profits/losses, etc. Maybe, but I'm not sure.

do you know if they are doing the mini-FFP due to the new TV deal?

because teams that go down next year for example, will get the parachute payments, plus the TV Money is going to be insane

the team that finishes last next year, is going to get the same amount of TV money as 1st place got last year (and conceivably this year)

[Locke]

Originally Posted by valo403

This would be awesome, Chelsea v. Arsenal in a 3rd place tiebreaker match:

http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=423207

Scheduling a play-off would prove very difficult for the Premier League. Wembley Stadium would be the logical choice as a neutral venue in London, but it is booked for the Champions League final on Saturday, May 25, the Championship play-off final on Monday, May 27 and England's friendly with Ireland on May 29.

They should play at Millwall's ground. Just because.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Locke

They should play at Millwall's ground. Just because.

I'd imagine they'd just play at the Olympic Stadium, but I'd be all for your idea.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by rubecube

I'd imagine they'd just play at the Olympic Stadium, but I'd be all for your idea.

Arsenal vs. Chelsea surrounded by Millwall fans. What could go wrong?

[Addick]

If it did happen, why not just rub some salt in the wound and play it at WHL?

[Addick]

Originally Posted by Locke

Anything surrounded by Millwall fans. What could go wrong?

To be fair.