United playing like a team who will be challenging for the title next season. City playing like a team who have too many players past their sell-by date and some, like Navas, who simply are not up to the job.
chelsea have already WON the title, they did so ages ago, they're not gonna lose that many points
They haven't WON it yet. They are heavy favourites but with United, Arsenal, Liverpool and the in form Crystal Palace to come, it isn't over for certain.
I think the recent era of Chelsea and City dominating the game has been pretty dull to watch, would love to see Arsenal sneak it, or Man U.
(Fulham fan here)
Was it exciting when United or Arsenal were winning the title every season ? I don't think so, much better with 4,5, or even 6 teams in the running..in my opinion.
I love the way that Pellegrini refuses to blame refereeing errors for losses. Every other manager seems to prefer to focus on mistakes of referees than those of his own players after losses. I'll miss that if he gets sacked and another excuse monger comes in.
I think it would be harsh to sack him anyway because he's been dealt a poor hand by those who have control of the transfer dealings.
In the competitions thread there was one in August where we had to pick the top 4 at four different dates throughout this season but I cannot find it now. I may have had it this way, does, anyone know the link for it?
In the competitions thread there was one in August where we had to pick the top 4 at four different dates throughout this season but I cannot find it now. I may have had it this way, does, anyone know the link for it?
Well, it looks like we will end with the top 4 I've stuck with all season, if not the final actual order. Chelsea 1st is looking fine, but Man City 2nd - hmm.
I certainly reckon that if Man City don't secure a top 3 finish Pellegrini is a goner. Not securing a definite Champions League group place on top of no trophies this season and exit in the last 16 of this year's Champions League ( having done a Houdini act to get that far ) will seal his fate.
Pardew's tactics were awful and his man management was terrible. He came out with some ridiculous excuses when Newcastle lost and embarrassed the club. He was a negative manager. John Carver isn't great either, but he is only temp. He seems to be better at man management though and does not seem as negative, or uses daft excuses when Newcastle do lose. He will be out after Summer and someone else will take over.
United playing like a team who will be challenging for the title next season. City playing like a team who have too many players past their sell-by date and some, like Navas, who simply are not up to the job.
You'd think so. Though plenty had Pool down for major league contenders for this year after last season too. Way too early to speculate. As good as United are playing they've had a lot of howlers all year
Yep, and did a lot better at Newcastle this season than they've done since he left.
There is a huge difference in points comparing Pardew's record at Newcastle and Palace as against Palace pre Pardew plus Newcastle post Pardew.
That whole 'SackPardew.com' campaign is looking dafter and dafter by the day. He may be n arrogant toss pot but he's good PL manager and Newcastle will struggle to find anyone better for their size and budget.
If Burnley end up getting relegated then I'm struggling to see a better candidate for manager of the year than Pardew.
Though plenty had Pool down for major league contenders for this year after last season too.
That's not how I remember it. Obviously once Suarez was sold no one was predicting a title challenge but even before that I think the general sense during the run in was that this was a one season deal for Liverpool and Gerrard's only shot at a title because others would be better this season. That was a big part of the narrative in the final weeks of last season and why Gerrard's slip was so desperate for him.
That's not how I remember it. Obviously once Suarez was sold no one was predicting a title challenge but even before that I think the general sense during the run in was that this was a one season deal for Liverpool and Gerrard's only shot at a title because others would be better this season. That was a big part of the narrative in the final weeks of last season and why Gerrard's slip was so desperate for him.
There were loads saying sure they've such a young squad they'll be challenging for next few years.. Granted it might have been mainly optimistic Pool fans
Yes this was before selling Suarez but sure what if Utd sold Rooney, Di Maria etc. unlikely but it's imprudent to go making solid predictions before August 31st
There were loads saying sure they've such a young squad they'll be challenging for next few years.. Granted it might have been mainly optimistic Pool fans
Yes this was before selling Suarez but sure what if Utd sold Rooney, Di Maria etc. unlikely but it's imprudent to go making solid predictions before August 31st
The only topic I recall predicting Liverpool to go on to dominate was made by Thomas007, a Man United fan. Others either thought it meant Liverpool could go on to challenge some more, provided they made the top four, some saying it was a one-off and some saying we just need to get in the top four this season and push on next season. And those saying such things weren't only Liverpool fans.
The only topic I recall predicting Liverpool to go on to dominate was made by Thomas007, a Man United fan. Others either thought it meant Liverpool could go on to challenge some more, provided they made the top four, some saying it was a one-off and some saying we just need to get in the top four this season and push on next season. And those saying such things weren't only Liverpool fans.
I'm not talking about here, I visit the soccer forum f all on this really
ANyhow I'm not getting into a tit for tat on it I don't really give a sh1t
First season. He is a lucky manager so far. He had one good season at Newcastle, then it went wrong for him. I still do not rate him as a Manager. He has no man management skills at all, plays his favourites and neglects the rest. He also comes across as the most arrogant man Manager in the Premier League.
If Man Utd and Arsenal didn't have such a terrible start to the season it would have been an exciting 3 horse race.
Van Gaal is excused though as he is new to the premier league and had to bed in a lot of new players though even I could have told him that Mata should be an automatic start.
That whole 'SackPardew.com' campaign is looking dafter and dafter by the day. He may be n arrogant toss pot but he's good PL manager and Newcastle will struggle to find anyone better for their size and budget.
If Burnley end up getting relegated then I'm struggling to see a better candidate for manager of the year than Pardew.
Oh yea? Really?
Pardew was a bad cog in a club that was and remains in a very dark place! The fact is his record after one good season was never good enough! And for the record he never sacked him in the end, he walked!
You just try being a Newcastle fan over the last 2 to 3 years and then see how hot Pardew is. It's not just Newcastle... North east football I'm general is in a poor place!
spare a thought for Chris Ramsey. Nearly got a point against Chelsea, and had to take over the sinking ship from Harry Redknapp.
I hope both QPR and Hull stay up, but doubt it.
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Last time Chelsea won the title: 2010
Last time Man U won the title: 2013
They haven't WON it yet. They are heavy favourites but with United, Arsenal, Liverpool and the in form Crystal Palace to come, it isn't over for certain.
Well done to Man UTD though, they were the better team today and deserved their win.
Was it exciting when United or Arsenal were winning the title every season ? I don't think so, much better with 4,5, or even 6 teams in the running..in my opinion.
I think it would be harsh to sack him anyway because he's been dealt a poor hand by those who have control of the transfer dealings.
Probably so but will they both fall on their swords?
There you go:)
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1996302
I certainly reckon that if Man City don't secure a top 3 finish Pellegrini is a goner. Not securing a definite Champions League group place on top of no trophies this season and exit in the last 16 of this year's Champions League ( having done a Houdini act to get that far ) will seal his fate.
doesn't seem to be doing to badly with palace
Yep, and did a lot better at Newcastle this season than they've done since he left.
There is a huge difference in points comparing Pardew's record at Newcastle and Palace as against Palace pre Pardew plus Newcastle post Pardew.
Lets hope for relegation drama!
???
You'd think so. Though plenty had Pool down for major league contenders for this year after last season too. Way too early to speculate. As good as United are playing they've had a lot of howlers all year
Definitely, it's a complete done deal after today
it makes me cringe tbh
Certainly
That whole 'SackPardew.com' campaign is looking dafter and dafter by the day. He may be n arrogant toss pot but he's good PL manager and Newcastle will struggle to find anyone better for their size and budget.
If Burnley end up getting relegated then I'm struggling to see a better candidate for manager of the year than Pardew.
That's not how I remember it. Obviously once Suarez was sold no one was predicting a title challenge but even before that I think the general sense during the run in was that this was a one season deal for Liverpool and Gerrard's only shot at a title because others would be better this season. That was a big part of the narrative in the final weeks of last season and why Gerrard's slip was so desperate for him.
There were loads saying sure they've such a young squad they'll be challenging for next few years.. Granted it might have been mainly optimistic Pool fans
Yes this was before selling Suarez but sure what if Utd sold Rooney, Di Maria etc. unlikely but it's imprudent to go making solid predictions before August 31st
The only topic I recall predicting Liverpool to go on to dominate was made by Thomas007, a Man United fan. Others either thought it meant Liverpool could go on to challenge some more, provided they made the top four, some saying it was a one-off and some saying we just need to get in the top four this season and push on next season. And those saying such things weren't only Liverpool fans.
I'm not talking about here, I visit the soccer forum f all on this really
ANyhow I'm not getting into a tit for tat on it I don't really give a sh1t
Oh well, never mind, eh? At least you've had Fulham's scrap for Championship survival to keep you enthralled this season. ;-)
First season. He is a lucky manager so far. He had one good season at Newcastle, then it went wrong for him. I still do not rate him as a Manager. He has no man management skills at all, plays his favourites and neglects the rest. He also comes across as the most arrogant man Manager in the Premier League.
Van Gaal is excused though as he is new to the premier league and had to bed in a lot of new players though even I could have told him that Mata should be an automatic start.
Oh yea? Really?
Pardew was a bad cog in a club that was and remains in a very dark place! The fact is his record after one good season was never good enough! And for the record he never sacked him in the end, he walked!
You just try being a Newcastle fan over the last 2 to 3 years and then see how hot Pardew is. It's not just Newcastle... North east football I'm general is in a poor place!
And yet Pardew is the bees knees! I don't buy it!
I hope both QPR and Hull stay up, but doubt it.