The Barclays Premier League Thread 2013/14

[NicklasBendtner]

Is it against the rules for refs to comment on decisions after the game in England? In Denmark, if there has been a controversial decision, the referee is usually interviewed after the match, watches the play again on TV, and then apologizes if he's wrong or tells why he was right.

[stokeriño]

Is it against the rules for refs to comment on decisions after the game in England? In Denmark, if there has been a controversial decision, the referee is usually interviewed after the match, watches the play again on TV, and then apologizes if he's wrong or tells why he was right.

Honestly it's been so many years of pundits saying "Why don't they just come out after the game and explain themselves" that I can't even remember. There could be a rule or more likely the ref's association decided it would be easier for themselves if no one had to defend anything they ever did.

[stokeriño]

In sillier news, Romelu Lukaku has opted to tempt fate. Is he a 'Samson' with his strength sourced from his dreads? Maybe, maybe not. BUT WHY RUN THE RISK, ROM? WHY?

[Noah]

Let's all talk about Cabaye and how god damn sexy he is.

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

LUKAKU!? WHY!?

[stokeriño]

The only acceptable reason would be if he were now to grow it out and join Luiz/Willian/etc. in the ranks of crazy big hair.

[Colly]

Has he learned nothing from Torres?

[brenchill]

[Gazz]

Luis Suarez, such a top, top, top player that he can make footballs dissolve into the pitch.

[Crybaby Bunting]

I can't wait for the end of the season when Manchester United fans get out their green and gold scarfs and start directing their anger towards the Glazers again.

[brenchill]

Or, alternatively, a cunt.

[Colly]

Or, alternatively, a cunt.

Giggling to myself since I didn't actually see that until you said that!

[GoGo Yubari]

So I guess Adebayor's making the salute his thing.

[brenchill]

Or, alternatively, a cunt.

Giggling to myself since I didn't actually see that until you said that!

I found it on Facebook. I didn't see it either at first!

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Chico Flores has had an absolute mare so far today.

[brenchill]

I think Swansea have had a mare this season. They've been very poor.

The Europa League really does ruin seasons. Dreadful competition.

[Gorka]

I hate this season.

The Europa League can hardly be used as an excuse for the last few games, seeing as the last match was early December. It's just a shame the Europa League break has had matches with Chelsea, Everton, United and City.

Edited January 19, 2014 by Gorka

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

You've really missed having a fit and functioning Michu.

[Colly]

Plus injuries to Bony for a spell and Michu of course. From what I saw you weren't playing anywhere near the level you were last season though even before that, though I agree the Europa League is a poor excuse for that. Pardew.

That's a ridiculous booking by the way. Clash of heads, nothing more.

[GoGo Yubari]

Woof. I think Chiriches is going to need his Batman mask back.