English Premier League Thread 2015-2016

jrichisamazing · May 25, 2016

Arsenal complete the Xhaka move as expected.

Mourinho already linked with Zlatan and Benzema. I really hope Zlatan doesn't go to United. He's one of my favorite players but I couldn't root for him at United.

wettsten · May 25, 2016

jrichisamazing said:
Arsenal complete the Xhaka move as expected.

Mourinho already linked with Zlatan and Benzema. I really hope Zlatan doesn't go to United. He's one of my favorite players but I couldn't root for him at United.

given the manager at each top club, it's pretty clear where ibra would want to go:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...d-die-Jose-Mourinho-Pep-Guardiola-coward.html

jrichisamazing · May 25, 2016

wettsten said:
given the manager at each top club, it's pretty clear where ibra would want to go:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...d-die-Jose-Mourinho-Pep-Guardiola-coward.html

I'm actually reading Zlatan's book right now. It's awesome. Haven't gotten to his Mourinho and Inter days, but the stories he tells about Guardiola and Barca are pretty funny. The ego he has while playing is definitely translated into the book.

He also talks about how difficult it is to move to different clubs. For example when he moved to Ajax he was young and didn't know how to take care of himself responsibly. Plus, he was in a new country and didn't have any friends so all he did was play video games and eat fast food. Safe to say his first few months at Ajax weren't successful.

Joel Goodson · May 27, 2016

Lotta good matches this weekend, albeit obviously not EPL matches. Hull City v. Sheffield for the final promotion spot, a tiny little match in Milan, COPA America kicks off, including US v Bolivia and a bunch of other interesting matches. Pumped.

wettsten · May 27, 2016

Joel Goodson said:
Lotta good matches this weekend, albeit obviously not EPL matches. Hull City v. Sheffield for the final promotion spot, a tiny little match in Milan, COPA America kicks off, including US v Bolivia and a bunch of other interesting matches. Pumped.

US v Bolivia is just a friendly. USA kicks off Copa America on June 3 against Colombia.

Joel Goodson · May 27, 2016

wettsten said:
US v Bolivia is just a friendly. USA kicks off Copa America on June 3 against Colombia.

Whoops. Bolivia should be a good warm-up. Columbia match is winnable, but will be tough.

jrichisamazing · May 27, 2016

Joel Goodson said:
Lotta good matches this weekend, albeit obviously not EPL matches. Hull City v. Sheffield for the final promotion spot, a tiny little match in Milan, COPA America kicks off, including US v Bolivia and a bunch of other interesting matches. Pumped.

Expecting a boring game tomorrow. Atletico will pack it in. Real won't send too many forward to prevent the deadly Atletico counter. There won't be much open space or clear cut chances imo. Hoping Atletico pulls it out.

And can't wait for Copa America. Klinsmann is fighting for his job IMO. If he has a poor tournament on home soil then he's done.

It will be interesting to see how Brazil plays. Neymar is out resting for the Olympics and Douglas Costa just picked up an injury. Dunga went with a younger squad. I wouldn't be surprised if they're a mess and get bounced in the group stage.

Joel Goodson · May 28, 2016

Tough, tough loss for the Atleti.

jrichisamazing · May 29, 2016

USA looking pretty good heading into the tournament. Beat Ecuador fairly easily and destroyed Bolivia. But we have the toughest group so we'll see what happens.

Second and Chalmers · May 31, 2016

This is a really interesting ranking of teams league positions over the last 50 years. For those who have ever spent any time in England, it's a reminder of how strange it is that big cities like Leeds and Nottingham and Coventry haven't had top flight teams in years while small towns like Hull and Swansea and Burnley keep sticking around.

Also, 2 of the top 10 just got relegated!

Joel Goodson · Jun 3, 2016

These Fox Sports announcers are embarassing. Total hand ball, no question about it.

Joel Goodson · Jun 4, 2016

Arsenal looks to be adding Vardy. Money talks. Zaitan to ManU. Koeman new Toffees coach. Time to start a new thread?

And lol at the Fox Sports guys and JK for contending that the US played Columbia even.

unimaroon · Jun 4, 2016

Joel Goodson said:
And lol at the Fox Sports guys and JK for contending that the US played Columbia even.

I watched without sound and I agree that is not what I saw. At times it seemed as if Columbia was toying with US.

btw - I enjoy your newsy - thanks.

wettsten · Jun 4, 2016

Joel Goodson said:
Arsenal looks to be adding Vardy. Money talks. Zaitan to ManU. Koeman new Toffees coach. Time to start a new thread?

And lol at the Fox Sports guys and JK for contending that the US played Columbia even.

a lot of mixed reactions in the arsenal fanbase. most wanted someone younger like morata. maybe wenger is just looking for a short term solution so he can go out with a bang.

Joel Goodson · Jun 4, 2016

wettsten said:
a lot of mixed reactions in the arsenal fanbase. most wanted someone younger like morata. maybe wenger is just looking for a short term solution so he can go out with a bang.

That's it. Vardy is chump change (for Arsenal), due to his age. But he'll provide instant help and appears to be an excellent match with OG.

IlliniDent · Jun 4, 2016

Vardy and a young striker would be ideal. Morata at 50mil was excessive for someone who isn't proven to be a top goal striker. Obviously higuain or aubu, or even lukaku would be great. But no way you can complain about 20 mil for vardy

Joel Goodson · Jun 4, 2016

Brazil's keeper, WTF? So, so lucky the AR blew the call.

Joel Goodson · Jun 5, 2016

With Vardy just about gone and Kante to PSG, where will Mahrez go? IMO, he's the best of the big 3. Skybet says Arsenal is the favorite.

Joel Goodson · Jun 5, 2016

Let's play the Chilean national anthem instead of the Uruguayan national anthem! Doh! Way to piss off an entire country. Unbelievable.