2013/2014 English Premier League Thread

[Locke]

I'm still critical of his setups, like having 5 defenders today.

I must say though, huge credit to Jordan Henderson, he's been massive in Gerrard's absence, we'll see how he does against some big clubs.

[The Big Chill]

I think 5 at the back was mainly due to lack of other options though. With the injuries at the time it was a struggle to get enough midfielders and forwards to fill out the lineup. He has said 4 at the back is his preferred formation.

I think his best asset has been his ability to learn and adapt. He has made a number of mistakes, but has seemed to make adjustments and get better for it. That was the opposite of AVB, which was probably why he got sacked despite his talents.

[d_phaneuf]

he's still way too much like David Brent

and if I hear 'OK' one more time....

[Jagger]

Originally Posted by Locke

I had to take a screenshot of the BPL table. Its not often Liverpool are in first place.

It should be my desktop background.

Geez man, I grew up with them being top most of the time. It was awesome!
It does show you what an old fart I am though, doesn't it?

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

he's still way too much like David Brent

and if I hear 'OK' one more time....

I'm still trying to figure out what sort of accent he has developed. It's definitely unique. Credit where credit is due though for his handling of Suarez.

Originally Posted by Jagger

Geez man, I grew up with them being top most of the time. It was awesome!
It does show you what an old fart I am though, doesn't it?

Same. And it wasn't awesome.
The de Boer twins were mentioned a while back as a marker for age. Jeez I just about remember the van de Kerkhof twins and the start of the 78 WC final.

Also remember a Canadian playing in one of United's most important ever victories. Answers on a postcard please .....

[d_phaneuf]

so David Moyes bought the wrong Everton CM....

[Locke]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

so David Moyes bought the wrong Everton CM....

Its still hilarious to me that David Moyes goes from middling Everton to mighty United and Everton are looking down on him in the standings...

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its still hilarious to me that David Moyes goes from middling Everton to mighty United and Everton are looking down on him in the standings...

ya I don't think it lasts though, my guess right now is the top 6 everyone thought coming in to the season are going to end up as the top 6 at the end in some order

form is temporary but class is permanent

there's just too big a gap for the rest of the top sides and Everton outside of Lukaku, Pienaar, Barkley, and Baines

[Locke]

More suitors for Spurs.

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal has told NOS he would be interested in managing in the Premier League amid reports he and Carlos Queiroz are targets of Tottenham Hotspur.

"I've always said I want to work in the Premier League eventually, so there's a chance. There are times a deal is announced and there are times it's in preparation. At that time there's no time for media. But everyone who knows me knows I won't do a job share."

Meanwhile, former Manchester United assistant Queiroz, who is now head coach of Iran, has suggested he is interested in replacing his Portuguese compatriot Villa-Boas.

The Daily Star Sunday quote him as saying: "Tottenham is a club I really appreciate a lot and I have great admiration for. One of my coaching dreams is to get back to English football."

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/16...am-job?cc=5901

[GirlySports]

That shot off the bar woke me up.

Arsenal on their heels.

[Bagor]

From the beeb live reporting.

2103. TOTTENHAM LATEST: An update on its way from across north London where Tim Sherwood is expected to be confirmed as manager at Tottenham 'beyond the end of the season' in the coming minutes.

2112.TOTTENHAM REACTIONTottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: "We were extremely reluctant to make a change mid-season, but felt we had to do so in the club's best interests.
"We have a great squad and we owe them a head coach who will bring out the best in them and allow them to flourish and enjoy a strong, exciting finish to the season.
"We are in the fortunate position of having within our club a talented coach in Tim Sherwood. We believe Tim has both the knowledge and the drive to take the squad forward."


SPURS APPOINT TIM SHERWOODConfirmed then. Tottenham have named Tim Sherwood as manager until the end of the 2014-15 season.


http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25496705

[GirlySports]

Ref has lost control of this match. Final 20 minutes somebodys gonna get a hurt real bad.

[cam_wmh]

JT & Mertesacker as mom's

Both were outstanding

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Locke

More suitors for Spurs.

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/16...am-job?cc=5901

Originally Posted by Bagor

From the beeb live reporting.

2103. TOTTENHAM LATEST: An update on its way from across north London where Tim Sherwood is expected to be confirmed as manager at Tottenham 'beyond the end of the season' in the coming minutes.

2112.TOTTENHAM REACTIONTottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: "We were extremely reluctant to make a change mid-season, but felt we had to do so in the club's best interests.
"We have a great squad and we owe them a head coach who will bring out the best in them and allow them to flourish and enjoy a strong, exciting finish to the season.
"We are in the fortunate position of having within our club a talented coach in Tim Sherwood. We believe Tim has both the knowledge and the drive to take the squad forward."


SPURS APPOINT TIM SHERWOODConfirmed then. Tottenham have named Tim Sherwood as manager until the end of the 2014-15 season.


http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25496705

those two are linked

if Sherwood doesn't work out they go after someone in the summer (FDB, Van Gaal etc.) who don't want to leave in mid-year or before a WC

[d_phaneuf]

Jose was in fine form during the press conference after the game

better entertainment than the football

[Locke]

Good Ol' DiCanio.

Paolo Di Canio has revealed how he once turned down an approach from Sir Alex Ferguson to play for Manchester United, saying that he could never have turned his back on West Ham.

"It was Christmas and I got a call on my phone, and it was Ferguson," Di Canio told Italy's Fox Sport.

"You could tell from his voice that he had been drinking and he asked me if I wanted to join Manchester United.

"I then said no. I was captain of West Ham and I couldn't accept."

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/16...rguson?cc=5901

[devo22]

Clint Dempsey joins Fulham on a two months loan

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25511943

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by devo22

Clint Dempsey joins Fulham on a two months loan

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25511943

derp?

Dempsey Refuses to play for Fulham

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/11...fulham?cc=5901

[FlameZilla]

Going to WHL tomorrow for Spurs/West Brom. I sure hope it's more pleasant than the match I attended 2 weeks ago...

[carom]

I'm headed to the Boleyn Ground for West Ham Arsenal. Not too many hopeful hammers for this game, but should be a good game if West Ham can stay strong at the back and not get torn apart in midfield. Apparently Allardyce is going to try and copy Mourinho’s tactics from the other night so this could get ugly.

Oh well. Weather seems decent, if it is a bit cool. Now if only the trains were running and the district line didn't have service interruptions. At least there isn't a tube strike like last year.