2014/15 Barclay's Premier League Thread

[Locke]

Originally Posted by devo22

16m were brought up by the Daily Fail, so I'm shocked that anybody actually reacts to the garbage they produce.

that being said, Klopp really is a badass. Coolest manager in football.

Agreed.

Manchester United have been linked with a 20-million-euro bid for Germany defender Hummels -- speculation that Klopp dismissed on Tuesday.

"If that's not a hoax, then I'll eat a broomstick," Klopp told Sky Sport News. "While people are always talking about such derisory low sums, it's all total rubbish.

http://www.espnfc.com/story/1957840/...s-not-for-sale

[cam_wmh]

So apparently Di Maria is going to snub United for PSG.

I'm sure we can sort that with a quick addition of Bebe & Anderson to that offer, that's already on their desk.

[Monahan23]

hopefully DI Maria doesn't snub United. Di Maria, Mata, Rooney, RVP would be lethal.

[Monahan23]

[d_phaneuf]

Lamela from last year looks night and day

him and Eriksen together is going to be fun

[d_phaneuf]

this is amazing

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...nsfer-3902103?

Eto'o to QPR possibly

all Harry needs is a time machine to 2008 and he's got a CL level side with another 5 weeks to make moves

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

this is amazing

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footba...nsfer-3902103?

Eto'o to QPR possibly

all Harry needs is a time machine to 2008 and he's got a CL level side with another 5 weeks to make moves

Shoulda fetched Frank

[cam_wmh]

Watchin this friendly.

Looks like a beer league scrim.

[Monahan23]

7-0 United over LA Galaxy

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

So apparently Di Maria is going to snub United for PSG.

I don't see how they can sign him considering they're already under sanctions.

Another thing I don't get is Woodward announcing that they have loads of money to spend. What's the point of that?

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Bagor

I don't see how they can sign him considering they're already under sanctions.

Another thing I don't get is Woodward announcing that they have loads of money to spend. What's the point of that?

More I read of this new chairman, more I miss Gill.

Woodward is a putz.

[d_phaneuf]

the Casillas to Arsenal rumor seems strange

he's been average for about 18 months

szczesny arguably better at this point and he's an average PL keeper

[Arsenal14]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

the Casillas to Arsenal rumor seems strange

he's been average for about 18 months

szczesny arguably better at this point and he's an average PL keeper

I don't believe that one for a minute. The David Ospina deal seems pretty likely to get done so him and Szczesny battle it out for the job. The remaining holes are center back (especially if we sell Vermaelen to Man Utd) and a defensive midfielder.

[Bagor]

Good old cautious Premier League.

Need to monitor further a no brainer.

The Spanish football authorities have approved the use of the World Cup spray for its La Liga first and second divisions from the forthcoming season onwards.The spray, which proved a success at World Cup 2014 in Brazil during the summer, is used to mark the distance between the ball and the defensive wall, making it harder for the defending side to encroach.
Spain is the second country in Europe to adopt the use of this spray after the Italian federation gave its approval, and it is thought that France and Germany will approve its use before the start of the new season.
The English Premier League has kept its distance, however, stating it plans to monitor the spray’s suitability but it is unlikely to be introduced before the new season

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...l-2014-la-liga

The Premier League will need to examine how much time it may add to a game, how often it would be used, if there is actually a need for it due to an encroachment issue at free-kicks, and what referees think of it.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Bagor

Good old cautious Premier League.

Need to monitor further a no brainer.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...l-2014-la-liga

The Premier League will need to examine how much time it may add to a game, how often it would be used, if there is actually a need for it due to an encroachment issue at free-kicks, and what referees think of it.

FFS. Its a foam spray. A slight step up from silly-string, how much monitoring could that possibly require?

They're probably just concerned about the costs of getting a foam-spray belt that would fit Phil Dowd.

[Addick]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

the Casillas to Arsenal rumor seems strange

he's been average for about 18 months

I also think that we're getting that keeper from Nice and similar to the Debuchy deal, Nice are just waiting to finalize the transfer of his replacement.

Originally Posted by Bagor

Good old cautious Premier League.

Need to monitor further a no brainer.

It's odd how they move forward with Goal Line Technology before others but are behind the times with things like the Spray and Post-Match Video Review. The Spray looks like fun, you'd think the Ref Association would be putting pressure on them for this new toy.

[Locke]

Chelsea have confirmed that Didier Drogba has returned to the club on a one-year contract.

http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/...-drogba-return

[Lego Man]

Originally Posted by Locke

http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/...-drogba-return

This can only mean one of Lukaku/Torres gone in the next few weeks.

[mac_82]

Originally Posted by Lego Man

This can only mean one of Lukaku/Torres gone in the next few weeks.

It will probably be Lukaku. But I wish it was Torres.

[devo22]

what is it with Mourinho and Lukaku? Baffling that Chelsea prefer to get in an old guy like Drogba when they already have a great young striker like Lukaku. Mourinho must really hate the guy.