Official 2012/13 Premier League thread

[Lineker]

I'm the least Jewish person ever.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Jewish Shmewish.

[Lineker]

John Terry's representatives have released the following statement.

"Mr. Terry is disappointed that the FA Regulatory Commission has reached a different conclusion to the clear not guilty verdict of a court of law.

"He has asked for the detailed written reasons of the decision and will consider them carefully before deciding whether to lodge an appeal."

Chelsea have released a statement in reaction to the news that John Terry has received a four-match ban and £220,000 fine following an FA hearing at Wembley.

"Chelsea Football Club notes and respects today's decision by the Football Association regarding John Terry.

"We also recognise that John has the right to appeal that decision. It is therefore inappropriate for us to comment further on the matter at this time."

Alan Pardew - and his coaching staff of John Carver, Steve Stone and Andy Woodman - have signed new Newcastle United deals until 2020.

Magpies managing director Derek Llambias said: "If you look at clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have shown that stability gives you the best platform to achieve success and that is the model we wish to emulate here."

[Colly]

I'll eat my hat if Pards lasts eight years, that's a very long time in football. #cliche

[brenchill]

I'd love to see Rodgers last at Liverpool. I genuinely believe he is building something good.

[Summers]

What a load of shit the FA are.

[stokeriño]

I do enjoy the passive-aggressive tone in the statement from JT's lawyer.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

MR TERRY IS DISAPPOINTED.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

MR TERRY IS HAPPY

It's hard to tell the difference sometimes.

[Lineker]

Now you mention it, they could be twins!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

What's up with his face?

[stokeriño]

MR TERRY IS HAPPY

It's hard to tell the difference sometimes.

Use this as your point of reference:

[Summers]

MR. TERRY SEES YOUR WIFE ALONE AT THE BAR

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

MR TERRY IS HAPPY

It's hard to tell the difference sometimes.

Use this as your point of reference:

MR TERRY WINS OLYMPIC CYCLING GOLD

[stokeriño]

What a guy!

[Hobo]

I'd love to see Rodgers last at Liverpool. I genuinely believe he is building something good.

Me too.

I most certainly think Rodgers is in it for the long haul at Liverpool. Rafa was the last manager we had who actually had that capability (it was blatantly obvious Kenny wouldn't be a long term fixture and Hodgson was brought in simply just to fill a role until H&G sold the club) and it's really refreshing.

Sure, we've not won a league game yet but it seems like things are starting to click, our cup teams have a resilience that no Liverpool first team has shown outside the odd big occasion (coming from behind and winning in the Europa League and League Cup) for a bit.

[Lineker]

Good news guys, the eager wait for Joey Barton's say on the Terry verdict has come!

Joey Barton, who is currently serving a 12-match domestic ban for violent conduct, tweeted in response to Terry's ban: "Well I think that proves a lot. What an absolute farce. Twelve games for violent conduct and only four for that. (The) FA should be embarrassed #shambles."

[Hobo]

But Suarez is from far away and Joey Barton has never been England captain, it's totally different.

[MGW]

It's a complete joke that Terry only gets 4 games when Suazez got 8. Found guilty of the same thing but Terry gets half the ban. Where the hell is the logic. Obviously throwing a temper tantrum and quitting playing for England has worked.

[Colly]

Or we could wait for the full verdict to come out before going Talksport crazy. Incidentally they agree...