The Barclays Premier League thread 2015/2016

[Baddar]

So LVG walked out of his press conference today. He was visibly upset at what's been written by the media about his future, where some said he'd already been sacked and speculated on his successor.

I would have thought he'd know by now that it's how it works in this country, and football in general these days. While I wouldn't be arsed if he got the boot, I did feel sorry for him because I'm a big softie. Really hope we turn things around. Sadly, if he doesn't snap out of his stubborn way of managing the team, I can't see that happening. 

[stokeriño]

Hiddink said very little of consequence at his first press conference. Understandable, but I could almost sense some of the journalists pouting in disappointment.  

[FestiveJack]

2 hours ago, Baddar said:

So LVG walked out of his press conference today. He was visibly upset at what's been written by the media about his future, where some said he'd already been sacked and speculated on his successor.

I would have thought he'd know by now that it's how it works in this country, and football in general these days. While I wouldn't be arsed if he got the boot, I did feel sorry for him because I'm a big softie. Really hope we turn things around. Sadly, if he doesn't snap out of his stubborn way of managing the team, I can't see that happening. 

I don't think he had any intention of actually being there beyond saying what he wanted to say. It was almost Marshawn Lynch-esq.

[Sam]

I would have no sympathy if he got sacked. He's shit.

[stokeriño]

I have no fucking clue what the context of this is.

 

[Lineker]

Don Howe has died.

[EddieG]

12 hours ago, Mad Jack Frost said:

I don't think he had any intention of actually being there beyond saying what he wanted to say. It was almost Marshawn Lynch-esq.

He actually mentioned it in the press conference, that he's only there because he has to be due to premier league rules.

[stokeriño]

15 hours ago, stokeriño said:

I have no fucking clue what the context of this is.

 

Found the context. Kind of wish I hadn't gone looking, though. Mysteries are usually better than the dull truth.  

[TCO]

New Man City crest has leaked apparently

I like it. Anything is better than the random stars and eagle.

[TMM]

Saw it yesterday and after initially thinking it was plain as hell, I then realised that it is plain as hell but that makes it nice. It's clean and simple.

[FestiveJack]

Red on the badge. Controversial.

[9 to 5]

Nah. I prefer they were true to their Lancashire roots rather than the "Greater Manchester" crap. >_>

[Cheeky Hughes]

I like it a lot.

If I was going to be really picky, I'd want an FC on there somewhere.

[Colly]

Didn't Man Utd skip the FC too a few years back? Classic storm in a teacup.

[Noah]

What's this, I'll actually be able to watch a game live, at a reasonable time? Yes I do consider ending at about a quarter to 2am reasonable, haha.

[Baddar]

Arnautovic, Bojan and Shaqiri are gon' fuck us up. 

[Noah]

If only Giggs was 5 years younger, we could have had a player manager.

[TCO]

Speaking of Giggs. I've seen some United fans scoff at the thought of Mourinho and in the same breath want Giggs in to replace Van Gaal, which I find hilarious.

The very few extra deluded ones I've seen, really can't seem to grasp that Ferguson was a once in a lifetime deal and that they're just like any other top club in regards to their managers.

 

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

Off to Swansea/West Brom for what will either be the most boring 0-0 of the season or a goalfest in the vein of Norwich/Newcastle.

I suspect the former  

[Noah]

17 minutes ago, TCO said:

Speaking of Giggs. I've seen some United fans scoff at the thought of Mourinho and in the same breath want Giggs in to replace Van Gaal, which I find hilarious.

The very few extra deluded ones I've seen, really can't seem to grasp that Ferguson was a once in a lifetime deal and that they're just like any other top club in regards to their managers.

I mentioned before this podcast I listen to where only one made a negative prediction for United vs Norwich and even then the guy went for a 1-1 draw whereas the rest went for victories as high as 3-0 to United. I listened to the latest episode of that same podcast a few days ago and one of the hosts that predicted a big victory against Norwich now apparently believed that something should be done with the manager but he also said that if the club just appointed Giggs, even until the end of the season, we may as well just keep Van Gaal.