English Premier League 2017-2018

wettsten · Jul 15, 2017

SalukiIllini said:
Oh he will definitely help them this year and it’s only a two year deal.

They basically got him for free as well so it’s a win all around.

lukaku for rooney? they definitely traded down. but few teams are in a position to reject big money.

jrichisamazing · Jul 15, 2017

I saw a tweet that said Tottenham was the only EPL team without a transfer signing this summer. Not sure what if it really means, but just found it interesting. When Arsenal built the Emirates, they had to (or maybe chose to) cut down on transfer spending for a few years. Maybe Spurs will have to do the same.

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · Jul 15, 2017

jrichisamazing said:
I saw a tweet that said Tottenham was the only EPL team without a transfer signing this summer. Not sure what if it really means, but just found it interesting. When Arsenal built the Emirates, they had to (or maybe chose to) cut down on transfer spending for a few years. Maybe Spurs will have to do the same.

I have a friend whose a Spurs fan and he's concerned about them being able to win at Wembley considering how much they've struggled there in the past.

wettsten · Jul 16, 2017

IlliniFaninHoosierLand said:
I have a friend whose a Spurs fan and he's concerned about them being able to win at Wembley considering how much they've struggled there in the past.

there's been some concern about the size of the pitch

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wettsten · Jul 16, 2017

Walcott to Everton for £30M?

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IlliniFaninHoosierLand · Jul 20, 2017

Chicharito to West Ham

jrichisamazing · Jul 20, 2017

And Morata to Chelsea.

Who will have the best year between Lacazette, Morata, and Lukaku? Safe money is on Lukaku but you never know how players will perform with new clubs. I'm guessing 1 of these guys will be underwhelming, but which one?

wettsten · Jul 21, 2017

jrichisamazing said:
And Morata to Chelsea.

Who will have the best year between Lacazette, Morata, and Lukaku? Safe money is on Lukaku but you never know how players will perform with new clubs. I'm guessing 1 of these guys will be underwhelming, but which one?

see: fernando torres

i'd say in order: lukaku, lacazette, morata. based on actual goals scored, not expectations.

KBLEE · Jul 21, 2017

wettsten said:
see: fernando torres

i'd say in order: lukaku, lacazette, morata. based on actual goals scored, not expectations.

If you add Chicharito to the list, I'd slot him in right after Lukaku.

KBLEE · Jul 27, 2017

If you ever wondered why nobody likes to do business with Daniel Levy.

The total cost of the current starting XI is about the same as what Spurs got from Real Madrid for Bale.

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · Aug 6, 2017

As always, a reminder that this is the final weekend without Premier League football (excluding international breaks) until May.

bredhartmann · Aug 6, 2017

IlliniFaninHoosierLand said:
As always, a reminder that this is the final weekend without Premier League football (excluding international breaks) until May.

Guess it's a good time for predictions then (at the risk of some last minute transfers).

1. Man City
2. Man U
3. Tottenham
4. Liverpool
5. Arsenal
6. Everton

IlliniFaninHoosierLand · Aug 6, 2017

bredhartmann said:
Guess it's a good time for predictions then (at the risk of some last minute transfers).

1. Man City
2. Man U
3. Tottenham
4. Liverpool
5. Arsenal
6. Everton

You think Chelsea falls off that much?

bredhartmann · Aug 6, 2017

IlliniFaninHoosierLand said:
You think Chelsea falls off that much?

Good catch, did not mean to leave them off. I'd put them at 4. Should be a wild year though I could see any of City MU Spurs Chelsea or Liverpool winning. Even Arsenal is hard to project since they likely won't put forth much effort in Europe.

jrichisamazing · Aug 6, 2017

Chelsea, City, Arsenal, United top 4.

But this is assuming Costa and Sanchez stay. My predictions might be completely different depending on what happens before the transfer window closes.

Joel Goodson · Aug 6, 2017

Costa is a goner. Barca wants Coutinho and he probably wants them. No clue on Sanchez, think he stays, but no confidence. Lacazette should be excellent. Chelsea brings in Morata, Bakayoko and Rudiger. They're going to be tough.

Your (jrichisamazing) top 4 is as good as any other. Spurs take a step back because they have CL games and lost Walker?

wettsten · Aug 6, 2017

Joel Goodson said:
Costa is a goner. Barca wants Coutinho and he probably wants them. No clue on Sanchez, think he stays, but no confidence. Lacazette should be excellent. Chelsea brings in Morata, Bakayoko and Rudiger. They're going to be tough.

Your (jrichisamazing) top 4 is as good as any other. Spurs take a step back because they have CL games and lost Walker?

based on currently completed transfer activity, I'd say they take a step back too

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Joel Goodson · Aug 7, 2017

wettsten said:
based on currently completed transfer activity, I'd say they take a step back too

If Bayern lands Dier, that will really hurt the Spurs.

Joel Goodson · Aug 7, 2017

If Barca lands Coutinho (and I think they will), Arsenal should land Lemar. That would be a big add.

KBLEE · Aug 7, 2017

Joel Goodson said:
If Bayern lands Dier, that will really hurt the Spurs.

You like tabloid rumors, eh? Pochettino has already stated that no more 1st team players will be leaving. He's actually looking to bring in 2-3 players with some of the funds from the Walker deal.

Oh - and nobody says "the Spurs". It's just "Spurs".

IlliniDent · Aug 7, 2017

KBLEE said:
You like tabloid rumors, eh? Pochettino has already stated that no more 1st team players will be leaving. He's actually looking to bring in 2-3 players with some of the funds from the Walker deal.

Oh - and nobody says "the Spurs". It's just "Spurs".

:hurl:

Joel Goodson · Aug 7, 2017

KBLEE said:
You like tabloid rumors, eh? Pochettino has already stated that no more 1st team players will be leaving. He's actually looking to bring in 2-3 players with some of the funds from the Walker deal.

Oh - and nobody says "the Spurs". It's just "Spurs".

haha. Agree that most transfer rumors are rubbish. However, Bayern appear to want him and $50M pounds is a lot. So, we'll see. Hard to keep relatively low paid guys in the fold when you've achieved a lot of success (e.g. Walker).

We'll see what the Spurs do.

KBLEE · Aug 7, 2017

Joel Goodson said:
Hard to keep relatively low paid guys in the fold when you've achieved a lot of success (e.g. Walker).

We'll see what the Spurs do.

Letting Walker go for £50 million was just good business. He's 27 and his game is built on speed. And that speed is likely to decrease the closer he gets to 30.

Dier is only 23. I'd be surprised if they let him go, but stranger things have happened.

IlliniDent · Aug 7, 2017

KBLEE said:
Letting Walker go for £50 million was just good business. He's 27 and his game is built on speed. And that speed is likely to decrease the closer he gets to 30.

Dier is only 23. I'd be surprised if they let him go, but stranger things have happened.

Transfer fees are outrageous anymore. Everyone is for sale if the price is high enough, it's just unreal how much teams are willing to pay.

jrichisamazing · Aug 7, 2017

Joel Goodson said:
Costa is a goner. Barca wants Coutinho and he probably wants them. No clue on Sanchez, think he stays, but no confidence. Lacazette should be excellent. Chelsea brings in Morata, Bakayoko and Rudiger. They're going to be tough.

Your (jrichisamazing) top 4 is as good as any other. Spurs take a step back because they have CL games and lost Walker?

Yep, can't tread water in this league. Even as champions I still think teams should tweak things. Chelsea didn't do that 2 years ago and had a terrible season. I'm glad they did some things this year. Plus Spurs don't have much depth. They rely on Kane and Erikson too much. Which is fine until one of those guys gets hurt.