2013/2014 English Premier League Thread

[Locke]

I just heard someone say that there was no contact on the PK foul, is that right?

I cant watch right now, I've just been stealing glimpses of the score between clients.

[Barnet Flame]

I didn't think it was a penalty. But Ramirez should have been off in the first half.

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[Matty81]

Originally Posted by moon

LOL

Well it looks like Liverpool may luck their way into the title. Pretty disgusting if they do.

I missed the early part of the Premiership in the 90's but I would assume if Liverpool wins this would be by far the worst team ever to win?

Pretty embarrassing for the EPL which seems to think it plays high level football.

Man I don't know how you can say that, it's pretty much totally illogical to say the premier league is crappy and isn't high level football because the low level teams are strong enough to be meaningful hurdles to the title.

Leagues where high level teams steamroll everybody and there is no competition like the Bundesliga or the Scottish Premier (or even La Liga for a long time) are just dull to watch imo. Every game this season has been entertaining because it's been such a roller coaster.

And I don't think it's over anyway. Liverpool has Chelsea left and has to go into Palace and win away there with them rolling.

[moon]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Man I don't know how you can say that, it's pretty much totally illogical to say the premier league is crappy and isn't high level football because the low level teams are strong enough to be meaningful hurdles to the title.

Its good that low level teams can be hurdles that is a strength but when a low level, crap team wins the league that doesnt say much about the so-called quality of the league.

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by moon

Its good that low level teams can be hurdles that is a strength but when a low level, crap team wins the league that doesnt say much about the so-called quality of the league.

Ah I see your argument... well you are certainly entitled to that opinion. I think they are pretty decent myself, they have the best cutting edge in europe between Sturridge and Suarez right now in my opinion, in fact I'd even throw Stirling into the mix as an offensive dynamo lately.

Keeper has been dynamite, good engine room with that diamond midfield using Henderson, Gerrard, Stirling, Coutinho/Allen... maybe their back 4 is the only place I'd agree that they are not top class but the rest of the team has (over) compensated for that with offensive skill and possession play.

[shermanator]

Originally Posted by Matty81

I know I am in the vast minority as somebody not supporting one of the big teams, but randomly following Palace this year... what a blast. All hard work blood and guts and minimal talent. Might have to watch their games again next year.

As a neutral I have really started to hope Liverpool pulls it out, I love seeing fans of teams that haven't won in a while get rewarded for their years of loyalty... was happy when city won a few years ago, would be great to see the reds pull it off this year.

Little late to the conversation, but I'm in that minority as well, supporting Stoke. Tony Pulis just seems to get a lot out of his teams.

[moon]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Ah I see your argument... well you are certainly entitled to that opinion. I think they are pretty decent myself, they have the best cutting edge in europe between Sturridge and Suarez right now in my opinion, in fact I'd even throw Stirling into the mix as an offensive dynamo lately.

Keeper has been dynamite, good engine room with that diamond midfield using Henderson, Gerrard, Stirling, Coutinho/Allen... maybe their back 4 is the only place I'd agree that they are not top class but the rest of the team has (over) compensated for that with offensive skill and possession play.

As a Tottenham fan with my team in disarray I can't see a single guy from that team I would want on Tottenham and that is saying a lot with the holes we have.

Throw in their sausage fingered moron of a manager who I would pass on even though we are currently using a good guy that should be in the Championship and there really isn't any reason to think that Liverpool is anything more than a huge pile of horse dung.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Ah I see your argument... well you are certainly entitled to that opinion. I think they are pretty decent myself, they have the best cutting edge in europe between Sturridge and Suarez right now in my opinion, in fact I'd even throw Stirling into the mix as an offensive dynamo lately.

Keeper has been dynamite, good engine room with that diamond midfield using Henderson, Gerrard, Stirling, Coutinho/Allen... maybe their back 4 is the only place I'd agree that they are not top class but the rest of the team has (over) compensated for that with offensive skill and possession play.

Le sigh.

Its just moon being moon. If Liverpool are a 'crap' team then I guess there arent any good teams in the PL.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Every higher a club finishes was worth just over $2 million Canadian in prize money last year and every spot above 11th gets an additional 2-4 million per slot in TV money. Palace are racking up some cash with this late season streak, their 110 mil or whatever for just being in the premier league next season is the biggest part but if they can pick up another 4 points or so from their final 3 games and finish mid table, will be almost another 20 million bucks more than if they'd finished 17th.

Chelsea Sunderland is a good game, can't believe Ramires didn't get sent off though, what happened there, he clearly hit Larsson in the face with intent there, Jose will have to keep his complaints of the reffing to himself for at least a few weeks after that.

Or not...

[rubecube]

Moon gonna moon.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by moon

LOL

Well it looks like Liverpool may luck their way into the title. Pretty disgusting if they do.

I missed the early part of the Premiership in the 90's but I would assume if Liverpool wins this would be by far the worst team ever to win?

Pretty embarrassing for the EPL which seems to think it plays high level football.

Moon, enlighten us all into why Liverpool is so disgusting?
What is it then? Your forefathers go awry some dockworkers?

[cam_wmh]

Most know where my allegiances lie..

Disgusting:
Best home record in football
Potentially the best individual scoring performance over a single season.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by moon

As a Tottenham fan with my team in disarray I can't see a single guy from that team I would want on Tottenham and that is saying a lot with the holes we have.

Throw in their sausage fingered moron of a manager who I would pass on even though we are currently using a good guy that should be in the Championship and there really isn't any reason to think that Liverpool is anything more than a huge pile of horse dung.

LOLLLLLLLLL at your hyperbole.

Tell me why you wouldn't take Sturridge.

[moon]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

LOLLLLLLLLL at your hyperbole.

Tell me why you wouldn't take Sturridge.

Not that great of a player seems pretty obvious.

He is pretty close though not worse than the guys we have not better so I would prefer to keep the guys we have and get an upgrade somewhere.

If Sturridge were here and Adebayor/Soldado were there I wouldn't take them over Sturridge. It is a case of none of them being impressive in my view.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by moon

Not that great of a player seems pretty obvious.

He is pretty close though not worse than the guys we have not better so I would prefer to keep the guys we have and get an upgrade somewhere.

If Sturridge were here and Adebayor/Soldado were there I wouldn't take them over Sturridge. It is a case of none of them being impressive in my view.

You're right, I regret ever doubting you. No one would take one of, if not both, of the EPL top's scorers over Adebayor and Soldado.

Who would? I mean, combined they have fewer goals over more games than Sturridge on his own.

[moon]

Originally Posted by Locke

You're right, I regret ever doubting you. No one would take one of, if not both, of the EPL top's scorers over Adebayor and Soldado.

Who would? I mean, combined they have fewer goals over more games than Sturridge on his own.

Oh if Suarez wasn't piece of human garbage and didn't dive any second I would certainly take him.

On talent alone I would take Suarez but I don't want a piece of filth like that on the team.

Also, didn't realize everyone had to love your favorite team just because you do.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by moon

Oh if Suarez wasn't piece of human garbage and didn't dive any second I would certainly take him.

On talent alone I would take Suarez but I don't want a piece of filth like that on the team.

Also, didn't realize everyone had to love your favorite team just because you do.

Haha, wow. I guess its my fault for engaging you.

Dont have to love them at all. In fact, I'm incredibly glad you dont.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by moon

Also, didn't realize everyone had to love your favorite team just because you do.

This is interesting. Where did you identify that from?

[moon]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

This is interesting. Where did you identify that from?

What?

Not sure what you are getting at here.

I am allowed to have different opinions on Liverpool players than Locke does. If he disagrees then good for him.

[Locke]

Never thought I'd see the day where the Manchester United fan is the reasonable one.