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If Arsenal finish top 4, without winning it and Leicester say, get top 8, I still don't reckon he would regret not moving.
You look back on you're resume and you had the chance to go to one of the top clubs in Europe and didn't, I don't think anyone wouldn't have regrets. |
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#7002 |
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I'd disagree but it isn't even so much about finishing position, it's about playing on a bigger stage, for a much bigger club. Getting the chance to play in the CL perhaps for 3 or 4 seasons not, as it might turn out, just 6 games. 60,000 people each week.
You look back on you're resume and you had the chance to go to one of the top clubs in Europe and didn't, I don't think anyone wouldn't have regrets. |
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#7003 |
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I'd disagree but it isn't even so much about finishing position, it's about playing on a bigger stage, for a much bigger club. Getting the chance to play in the CL perhaps for 3 or 4 seasons not, as it might turn out, just 6 games. 60,000 people each week.
You look back on you're resume and you had the chance to go to one of the top clubs in Europe and didn't, I don't think anyone wouldn't have regrets. |
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If AW leaves at the end of this season, there is a good chance a new manager wouldnt want Vardy, rather a short lived "bigger stage" then
You could 'if' the daylights out of any transfer and invent a scenario to make it seem unappealing. |
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#7005 |
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I'd disagree but it isn't even so much about finishing position, it's about playing on a bigger stage, for a much bigger club. Getting the chance to play in the CL perhaps for 3 or 4 seasons not, as it might turn out, just 6 games. 60,000 people each week.
You look back on you're resume and you had the chance to go to one of the top clubs in Europe and didn't, I don't think anyone wouldn't have regrets. |
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#7006 |
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Leicester will still be in and around the top 6 this season
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#7007 |
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Leicester will still be in and around the top 6 this season
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#7008 |
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I'd disagree but it isn't even so much about finishing position, it's about playing on a bigger stage, for a much bigger club. Getting the chance to play in the CL perhaps for 3 or 4 seasons not, as it might turn out, just 6 games. 60,000 people each week.
You look back on you're resume and you had the chance to go to one of the top clubs in Europe and didn't, I don't think anyone wouldn't have regrets. |
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#7009 |
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arsenal was never a good move for him. he'd be ruined there and be under massive scrutiny. they always get humiliated in the champs league so it's hardly that attractive.
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Theres a programme on Sky Sports, not sure what its called, PL Legends or similar and I saw the Alan Shearer one the other day and it was a bit awkward watching him trying to justify not going to Manchester United when he signed for Newcastle. I have no doubt he loved playing for his hometown club, but when he looks in his trophy cabinet? You are a long time retired!
He doesn't even need to justify himself. He made a decision about where he thought he would be happiestl |
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#7011 |
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Are you kidding me? The man is financially set for life and that's even before you factor in his media work.
He doesn't even need to justify himself. He made a decision about where he thought he would be happiestl |
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#7012 |
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Are you kidding me? The man is financially set for life and that's even before you factor in his media work.
He doesn't even need to justify himself. He made a decision about where he thought he would be happiestl ![]() He went to Newcastle at a time when he thought they would be challenging and winning honours surely he would have expected a trophy or two? I have no doubt he enjoyed playing for his local side and the team he supported as a lad but now his career is over thats about all he can say rather than the medals he could have won if he had gone to Manchester. Of course he is going to say he doesn't regret it and all that Local Hero stuff but really I'm sure he wonders what might have been, he wouldn't be human if he didn't. |
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My prediction, to dispel all the baited breath:
1) Manchester City 2) Manchester United 3) Chelsea 4) Liverpool 5) Arsenal 6) Spurs 7) West Ham 8) Leicester .....then I lose interest |
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1) Manchester United - Pogba depending- he's the game changer for me.
2) Manchester City 3) Chelsea 4) Arsenal - Just because the only skill Wenger has left is acheiving a Top 4 finish each year. 5) Liverpool - but undoubtedly Top 4 17/18 if Klopp sticks around. Will win a cup. 6) Spurs 7) Everton 8) Leicester. |
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My prediction, to dispel all the baited breath:
1) Manchester City 2) Manchester United 3) Chelsea 4) Liverpool 5) Arsenal 6) Spurs 7) West Ham 8) Leicester .....then I lose interest Nah! |
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My prediction, to dispel all the baited breath:
1) Manchester City 2) Manchester United 3) Chelsea 4) Liverpool 5) Arsenal 6) Spurs 7) West Ham 8) Leicester .....then I lose interest |
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#7017 |
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Arsenal 5th?
Nah! I know Arsenal are the perennial top-four team but vs those I've named I think they've stood still. |
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Why City first just out of interest?
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#7019 |
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Because I think they stand a better chance of winning the league than Manchester United
However, it is still a very difficult season to call, no doubt about that. |
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I'll give the top 8 a go, based on the current teams (and Pogba being at Man United):
1) Man City 2) Chelsea 3) Liverpool 4) Man United 5) Arsenal 6) Leicester 7) West Ham 8) Everton Everton is dependant on the Lukaku situation. If he stays, fine. If he goes they may struggle unless his successor hits the ground running, and assuming they buy a striker, which I assume they would. EDIT: Just realised I forgot Arsenal existed, so Leicester, West Ham, Everton and Southampton had to move down a spot, resulting in Southampton falling off the list. |
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Fair enough, I think that they have not covered their weak point (defence), whereas we have tried to cover our weak points more than they have, so I think that we have given ourselves a better chance of doing well them they have.
However, it is still a very difficult season to call, no doubt about that. My prediction: 1. City 2. Arsenal 3. United 4. Chelsea 5. Spurs 6. West Ham 7. Leicester 8. Liverpool 9. Everton |
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Are those of you predicting Chelsea finishing in the top 3 basing that on an assumption that we wlll sign a couple of quality defenders before the transfer window shuts? If so, you've got more confidence than me about that happening. With the defence as it is at the moment, there's not a chance of finishing as high as that.
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#7023 |
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Oops, I just realised I also forgot about Spurs, and can't edit my above post to put them in.
I don't even know where I could place them. I'm thinking 5th, but I can't see Arsenal finishing 6th, or Spurs. They'll probably finish above Liverpool again, too, but I'll leave Liverpool in 3rd.
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#7024 |
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And they won't get the luck they had last season as well ..
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#7025 |
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I honestly think this season will be won by either Liverpool or Spurs.
Man City still don't have a lot in depth, lose a few first team players to injury and nothing to fall back on. Man Utd will still have the LVG influence around their necks, will take a while for it to become a JM team, expect them to win it next season. Chelsea will be unpredictable and lose against teams they shouldn't at crucial times. Arsenal, will be Arsenal, no real additions to the squad, will be fighting for 4th place, and more depressing for Arsenal fans, don't expect Wenger to leave at the end of the season, as he will sign another contract extension. |
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