***Official British football thread***

[rong]

Rong edited rules:

1. RVP scores when he wants!

Pascal edited Rules:

1. footballers like money
2. RvP scores when he wants

Always wanted to make an ***official thread***

Basically I'm so excited at the thought of Rooney and Whore Dutchmen up front I just had to post about it.

Is he a risk due to age and injury record? Yes he is.
Has he only really had one good season so far? Yup!
Did we overpay for a 29yr old with 1yr left on his contract? Yeah.
Do I give a Shit? Nope, not my money.
Am I excited by it? Fuck yeah!

[rong]

Also, if anyone is interested, I'm up for a wager. The way we do it at work is every week you predict the score for all of the weeks premiere league games, you get 3pts for a correct score, 1pt for a correct result. Run a league for the season. It takes far less time and effort than fantasy football and it tends to be much closer. Last season on the last day 3 people had a realistic chance of winning so was pretty good.

Anyone up for it? Maybe 10 bucks each?

[OngBonga]

Blues didn't get promoted, the Prem doesn't matter again this year.

[Pascal]

Birmingham fan ongbonga? Swansea fan here, think we've got enough to just about stay up if we can hold onto Sinclair for the whole season, Laudrup looks like a good manager.

I'd be up for a wager in the 2nd half of the season but I tend to lose interest over summer and takes me a couple of months of the season to get interested again.

Mad that there are no 3pm matches live on TV, going to watch them live on streams anyway but it's not the same as watching in HD on a big TV or in the pub

[OngBonga]

Yeah I'm a dirty Brummie, hoping we can have a good season. We picked up Lee Clarke as our manager after Hughton left, think he's as good as we can expect for a club of our stature. Certainly prefer him over Ince or Keane, the other people who were in the frame. He's got the fans' backing. Play offs minimum target once again if he wants to maintain that support.

I didn't realise you guys got Laudrup, he's quite a scoop for you guys. I like the Welsh so it's nice to see a Welsh team in the Prem, hope you guys stay up. I see you guys have picked up Johnathan De Guzman on loan, he's quite a prospect and is at the age now where he should hit his peak, I'd be excited about him if he came to Brum.

Prefer Swansea to Cardiff just because Twin Town is such an awesome film. Now go and win the FA cu-P so you can have triangular flags.

Looking forward to the new season. Might be up for a ten bucks wager over the season, so long as whoever is keeping the monies safe is trustworthy, ie a 1000+ reg poster or a mod.

[kevster]

Well, dream starts for Swansea, West Brom and Fulham. Willbur and WHU too.

I think Man U will take it and the Championship will be between Bolton and Cardiff. Sheff Utd and Rotherham strong faves in the other leagues.

We (Saints) kick-off at the Etihad tomorrow. We're favourites for the drop but, trust me, we'll be okay, lay us for relegation and make some easy money. Tough start mind - Wigan, United and Arsenal follow City - so there could be value in getting on after tomorrow. Very nice run-in though, 8 or 9 winnable games at the end.

[OngBonga]

Villa lost. All is well.

[Pascal]

Yeah I'm a dirty Brummie, hoping we can have a good season. We picked up Lee Clarke as our manager after Hughton left, think he's as good as we can expect for a club of our stature. Certainly prefer him over Ince or Keane, the other people who were in the frame. He's got the fans' backing. Play offs minimum target once again if he wants to maintain that support.

I didn't realise you guys got Laudrup, he's quite a scoop for you guys. I like the Welsh so it's nice to see a Welsh team in the Prem, hope you guys stay up. I see you guys have picked up Johnathan De Guzman on loan, he's quite a prospect and is at the age now where he should hit his peak, I'd be excited about him if he came to Brum.

Prefer Swansea to Cardiff just because Twin Town is such an awesome film. Now go and win the FA cu-P so you can have triangular flags.

Looking forward to the new season. Might be up for a ten bucks wager over the season, so long as whoever is keeping the monies safe is trustworthy, ie a 1000+ reg poster or a mod.

It's cool, my ex-flatmate/good friend was a big Birmingham fan! Hughton was a boss manager, not surprising he ended up going up to the Premier League.

Glad you "like the Welsh" Definitely hoping we can stay up, amazing first day and Michu is looking amazing. Apparently he was Laudrup's signing so a lot of respect for him already Twin Town is an awesome film, watched it far too often.

Well, dream starts for Swansea, West Brom and Fulham. Willbur and WHU too.

I think Man U will take it and the Championship will be between Bolton and Cardiff. Sheff Utd and Rotherham strong faves in the other leagues.

We (Saints) kick-off at the Etihad tomorrow. We're favourites for the drop but, trust me, we'll be okay, lay us for relegation and make some easy money. Tough start mind - Wigan, United and Arsenal follow City - so there could be value in getting on after tomorrow. Very nice run-in though, 8 or 9 winnable games at the end.

City is always a hard opening match - then again, it's a hard match any time of the season. I'm not decided on whether getting it away with at the start of the season is better than it ruining morale half way through a run of good results, but it'll be interesting to see what the score is. Swansea lost 4-0 to City on the opening day of last season and it still worked out OK Then again, Bolton beat QPR 4-0 on the first day of last season and got relegated

[Vinland]

Here is my wager of what the year will look like:

[rong]

Baggies made my day. Thought Liverpool might come back after the penalty save, but fortunately not.

Haven't seen any highlights yet, but I hear carloza(?) Looked good.

Gutted for Hughes and the hoops, have a soft spot for them, awful start, but hopefully Bosingwa will make a difference, I figure him and Park isn't a bad midfield pairing.

[rong]

Also, have you seen Liverpool opening 5 games? Man City, Arsenal, Sunderland, Man Utd.

It's feasible, maybe even likely, that Liverpool could be bottom of the league with between 0 & 3 points after the first 5 games. Wouldn't wanna be in Brenden's shoes if that happens.

[OngBonga]

Twin Town is in my top five all time favourite films. I could quote the entire script happily. I still shout "fuckiiin aaad you" in a bad Welsh accent at people regularly.

Also, vinland speaks the truth.

[WillburForce]

Yay West Ham!

I think Van PurseStrings could go either way...
He could be like he's been at Arsenal - mainly injured and a bit part player, apart from one great season
Or....be great, stay fit and score bucket loads of goals.
I think (and hope I guess) its the former.

But yay, football season, ya West Ham won!

[WillburForce]

Oh and Kevster - i think Southampton are a solid team. I want you to do well. But I think it may be a step too far for your manager. Hope he does the business though. If he does well - England????

[OngBonga]

Are we in for another decade of So'ton barely avoiding relegation every year? Just need Coventry back and it's the 90's all over again.

[kevster]

Oh and Kevster - i think Southampton are a solid team. I want you to do well. But I think it may be a step too far for your manager. Hope he does the business though. If he does well - England????

I think there are parallels to be drawn between Dave Brailsford and Adkins (and Cortese) in the attitude, preparation and planning all geared towards gaining every advantage no matter how small. Idea being that all the tiny advantages add up to a significant edge.

For as long as Cortese backs him with money he'll stay (until a big club come in) because we have a great platform to kick-on - VERY EARLY DAYS though obviously.

[rong]

As a former student if Portsmouth university I shan't say this often, but come on the saints!

[rong]

Aguero down and out?

[rong]

Yep. Ballotelli will be pleased, as will every defender in the premier league.

[bigred]

I added some rules to OP. Otherwise, let's keep this thread going!

[bigred]

It is also favorable to mention Alex Song in negative terms

[rong]

Your bitterness pleases me greatly.

[rong]

Also, you got it wrong, the dutch genius didn't leave for the money, he left because you are shit!

And we are not!

So rather than whore or purse strings, perhaps Van thirsty (for success) would be better?

[bigred]

Man u has a ton of holes to fill. None of them are in the striker position. Nice job paying us a ton of money while your defense and midfield suffers. Good win against everton and good luck when rvp pulls his hamstring in October.

[bigred]

Ps my bitterness is palpable.

[bigred]

Arsenal signed sahin on loan with a buyout clause. Alex who?

[WillburForce]

West Ham ahead of Arsenal and Man Utd. How do you like those apples?

[OngBonga]

A cmon bigred, I get the bitterness for Bobby von Jersey, but Song went to Barcelona, even you guys must accept he's gone to a better club, and not one of Arsenal's divisional rivals... you should wish him well. Nobby van Burberry, he showed Arsenal a lack of respect signing for Man Utd, so yeah I understand him being a cunt.

I hope someone different wins the Prem this season. I'm rooting for Newcastle, or Spurs. If I have to be honest though, I think it will be Man Utd *yawn*

[bikes]

Ps my bitterness is palpable.

There's only one Arsene Wenger
only one Arsene Wenger,
with a packet of sweets
and a cheeky smile
WENGER IS A FUCKING PAEDOPHILE



also fuck liverpool. i'd rather walk alone.

[bigred]

Meh, Song is far down on my list of hated people who have wanted out of Arsenal. I still want to punch Nasri in the face.


Apparently someone didn't tell Reading they need to play 90 minutes after being promoted.

[bigred]

Arsenal signed sahin on loan with a buyout clause. Alex who?

What the walking alone fuck? He's joining Liverpool? Did he not see last week's match?

On the bright side, it seems we're trying to turn into the Spanish national team by picking up Jesus Navas. Come back to us Cesc, we yell!

[wesrman]

LIVERPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[Pascal]

http://www.flopturnriver.com/pokerfo...on-191376.html

May the best man win

[Miffed22001]

LIVERPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

to get relegated.... +1

[Pascal]

Michuuuuuuuuuuuu!

[kevster]

Tried to sign in today to say that the Hammers were getting their asses handed to them.

Then same thing happened to Saint's......

[Pascal]

Very surprised Saints lost, oh dear!

[Hoopy]

What's going on? Wigan never win any games until the end of the season when they start beating everyone.

[bigred]

Arsenal: Drawing their way to 1st place!

[WillburForce]

Tried to sign in today to say that the Hammers were getting their asses handed to them.

Then same thing happened to Saint's......

well that will learn you!

[Pascal]

Suso could have a break-through season at Liverpool, would fit in well with Rodgers' style of play, is meant to be ridic good and Rodgers seems willing to put youngsters in the first team.

[bigred]

I DEMAND YOU FIX THE THREAD RULES NOW YOU LOUSY BRIT

[Pascal]

oops!

Big match for Celtic (and Scottish football) tonight!

[Pascal]

Anyone not watching the Barca v RM cup final 2nd leg get on it, ridiculous match already and only 28 mins gone

[bigred]

What a weekend. Loved every minute of the Arsenal game only to rue the ending of the Man U game. Curse RvP. I hate him so much.

[WillburForce]

What a weekend. Loved every minute of the Arsenal game only to rue the ending of the Man U game. Curse RvP. I hate him so much.

wait till he starts kissing the badge...

[Pascal]

Liverpool are just a joke. Playing 4-3-3 they have Sterling, Borini and Suarez up front. Borini has had one good season (with Roma), Sterling is 17 and has no experience, and I doubt Suarez will even hit 10 league goals this season because he is so wasteful.

If they play with 2 wingers and 2 strikers (which it doesn't look like they will) it's Borini and Suarez up front and Downing and Sterling on the wings. They have no cover whatsoever.

[bigred]

I was pretty impressed by Sterling...

[Pascal]

Me too, I thought he was the best player on the pitch. But he's 17, has no experience, no idea if he's consistent - that's a big gamble when you've got no one to cover. Adam Morgan is the only real striking cover they've got too. One of the three of Sterling, Borini or Suarez gets injured or goes on a bad run and they've got no options.

[Hoopy]

Liverpool clearly getting relegated this year.

And ffs why couldn't Soton hold on and win instead of giving the dutch traitor more goals.

[rong]

The more you hate him, the more my love for him grows. I think I'm experiencing a man crush! He even raved about Scholes in the post match interview who I also love and who in my opinion is like the most underrated CM England has ever produced (and I know he's rated pretty highly by most, but that's part of my point).

[bigred]

This is what happens when you live in a company with boring football/soccer:

[WillburForce]

He even raved about Scholes in the post match interview who I also love and who in my opinion is like the most underrated CM England has ever produced (and I know he's rated pretty highly by most, but that's part of my point).

I recon he's the greatest CM we've ever produced. Shame he played for Man Utd.....

[kevster]

Struggled to even read this thread - still devastated from what happened on Sunday.

Those that know football will know that...

- we'll probably be ok but anything can happen
- Man U dodged a bullet and should've dropped 2 points

Surprisingly impressed by West Ham and Arsenal's back four so far.

I predict that EPL will finish Man U, Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal. Not a mind-blowing prediction I admit. Will be that four for sure, just maybe in a different order.

[Pascal]

Only just noticed title but it's obv not English football thread when Swansea are ripping it up.

That said, watching Wales getting destroyed against Serbia after playing pretty well and getting unlucky against Belgium makes me sad

[rong]

I fucking hate Roy Hodgson and the FA for picking such a pussy.

[OngBonga]

Meh we're an average side and Ukraine are an average side. Doesn't matter who's in charge, we're average. 33% of players in the Prem are English. There's your problem. Not the pussy manager.

[rong]

Disagree. He could have just picked youngsters for euros, written off the tourney, got a new young squad playing together, and then maybe in 4 yrs time something might have need developed. Instead of just maintaining the status quo.

[OngBonga]

Well there's merit in that for sure. But if he picked kids for the Euros and we bust out in the groups, well we'd be giving him stick for that, wouldn't we? He seems to be bringing the kids along for the ride, I imagine he intends to give them some action throughout the WC qualifiers, let's see how it goes. We blagged a draw yesterday, we should still qualify without too much sweat. We might be average, but we're still ahead of the others in our group. Just.

If we fail to get to the WC, I can't see him keeping his job.

[rong]

One for Bigred

Van Persie concern for United | News

[Pascal]

Not British football but holy shit, Northern Ireland 1 up against Portugal after 77 mins, would probably be their biggest result ever IMO

[Pascal]

Oops maybe jinxed that

[Pascal]

Incredible Barca match, just wow

[bigred]

Fuck you, Norwich. And fuck you whoever showed up to Norwich City claiming they were Arsenal players.

[Pascal]

Ben Davies earns £249,600 less than Yaya Toure! | The Sun |Sport|Football

1k appearance fee but still ridic

[bigred]

Jack Wilshere back is such good news!

[Pascal]

Arsenal looked awful at weekend

[rong]

Not seen any highlights, but I heard Wiltshire looked good for the hour or so he played.

[Pascal]

Arsenal looked generally awful for the first hour IMO, really struggled to get any clear attacking chances. If it wasn't for the stupid red card I think it could have ended 0-0

[rong]

He scores when he wants!!!!!!

[Pascal]

David Luiz??!

[Pascal]

OK that one was him

[rong]

See!

[rong]

LOL Arsenal. 4-1 down against Reading.

[rong]

Well that'll teach me.