Official Football Discussion Thread 2011/12

[Keith]

That would be a blow yes, but at least the team now looks more balanced, the defence is starting to look much better and the likes of Walcott and Ramsey are really adding something different to attack right now.

 

[Troy]

Looking forward to PL being back on this weekend.

Hoping that QPR will be able to get the win against Stoke considering how bad Stoke played last round.

Quite a few mismatches this round but in my opinion Man City vs. Newcastle and then obviously Chelsea vs. Liverpool will be the matches of the round.

 

[Doink]

A few good matches this week, Arsenal v Norwich is up soon and Swansea V Man Utd. Man Utd have never beat Swansea away in 8 times of asking but I'm going for a Utd win here. Arsenal have been on a roll as of late so I expect them to beat Norwich easily. Glad the PL is back.

 

[Andrew]

Yes! Arsenal won 2-1 over Norwich!

First pick correct and correct score.

Off to sleep but hoping my tips go well.

 

[Keith]

Great win for Liverpool today at Chelsea. That seemed to have draw written all over it with both sides struggling as of late and not a lot between them, but in recent weeks Chelsea have very much been for the pickings. It was a big three points for the reds which keeps them in contention near the top, as for Chelsea we maybe seeing another change there before long.

So Villa travel to Spurs tomorrow night, and we have to be positive as if we just sit back for 90 minutes against a team like that we will eventally come undone. We might as well give it ago, while using our phsyical strengths and also keeping tight at the back. I would take a draw right now, but I suspect with the form they are in, they will have to much for us, figures crossed though LOL.

 

[The Cork]

Liverpool win was obvious, IMO.

Dalglish is unbeaten in 11 against them and Chelsea look diabolical ATM.

Terry and Cole look shot as top defenders.

 

[Keith]

Well could we have played any worse!?

 

[Keith]

Question to everyone. Do you think that there maybe two new places at stake in this seasons top four? We know that Arsenal will have a fight on their hands to keep their place, but given current form might Chelsea be in danger of dropping out also. The ironic thing about that is that it might be Arsenal who take advetege if that were to happen. Thoughts?

 

[Doink]

I think that the top 4 this year could very well end up being Man City, Man Utd, Tottenham & Newcastle given current form.

 

[Troy]

Whatever happens I like that there are now six or seven teams that are battling it out for the top four rather than the usual four. It is good to see a little bit more variety at the top to make it more interesting.

I just hope that QPR can remain away from the relegation zone.

 

[Doink]

I find that there is now 3 mini 'sections' if you like in the PL now. There's the top 7 who will be battling for positions at the top. There's the mid table 6 and the bottom 7. It's sad to think that my team are in the bottom 7 at the moment

 

[Keith]

RIP to Gary Speed. A true legend and by all accounts a lovely bloke. My thoughts are with his family.

 

[The Cork]

RIP.

One of the greatest Prem players of all time.

 

[Doink]

RIP, true legend.

 

[Troy]

RIP Speed so sad that it ended that way.