The Barclays Premier League Thread 2014/2015

[Gazz]

Manchester United will offer Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, a weekly wage of £300,000 to lure him back to Old Trafford.

So, they're offering him a pay cut?

Enticing.

[Lineker]

Garry Monk is the Manager of the Month.

[Colly]

Daft question not even remotely related to my Fantasy team, is Dier pretty much established at Spurs now or will he drop out when players come back from injury? I'm not expecting him to keep scoring but he's cheaper than Davies who's only playing in Europe.

[DavidMarrio]

So Tom Cleverley has come out and said he's happy that he's moved away from the negativity of the Man Utd fans towards him.

[Nerf]

Now he just needs to change nationalities and he's laughing!

[King Ellis]

Presumably he's now also found a way to play for the Scottish national team and move away from all the negativity of the England fans toward him?

EDIT: Fuck off, Nerf.

[Thrilla]

Totally not a fantasy football question, how doubtful are Costa and Hazard for the weekend?

[stokeriño]

Mourinho's press conference is at 3pm this afternoon so we'll have a better idea then.

[Gazz]

Totally not a fantasy football question, how doubtful are Costa and Hazard for the weekend?

Auto subs!

I've got Cabella and Riviere as replacements, waiting in the wings...

[Thrilla]

I've got Bojan and Alex Bruce

I need to replace Sturridge anyway, so just needing to know whether to go ahead with the swap for Aguero or whether I'm going to need some wholesale changes and maybe use my wildcard.

[stokeriño]

Having already used my wildcard, I had to take a 4pt hit to get both Man Utd players (Mata and Rooney) out of my team. Got Schneiderlin and Aguero and a bit of cash left over for next week.

Seb Larsson will be coming off the bench if Costa is injured...

[Thrilla]

Schneiderlin in and Ki out is one change I'm considering but not sure if it is worth the 4 point hit this week instead of just waiting for the week after.

[Nerf]

Brendan Rodgers has revealed that England staff ignored Daniel Sturridge's specialized training regime on the day of his injury. Fuckers.

[Dan]

I like to think Roy does it on purpose just to piss Liverpool fans off.

[Gazz]

10am-11am - colouring in

I've transferred out Sturridge and put in Rooney because QPR are shit and now the transfer window is closed, it's time for Rooney's annual contractapalooza.

[Lineker]

American investment company Cain Hoy has confirmed it is considering a takeover bid for Tottenham Hotspur.

A statement from the group said it was in the preliminary stages of assessing a cash offer.

Spurs denied on Thursday that owner Joe Lewis was seeking to sell, after the Daily Telegraph broke the story of Cain Hoy's interest.

The London club is trying to finance a reported £400m project to construct a new 56,250-capacity stadium.

Cain Hoy's statement, issued in response to the Telegraph story, confirms its interest in a takeover but advises that the plans are "at an early stage".

"There can be no certainty that any offer will ultimately be made," the group adds.

Cain Hoy now have until 10 October to firm up their interest or withdraw it, in accordance with the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

Spurs said in a statement on Thursday that they have not yet entered takeover discussions with any group.

The club plans to move out of its current White Hart Lane stadium by 2017, but a legal wrangle means they will have to find a temporary home venue for the 2017-18 season.

[brenchill]

Does Coloccini still play for Newcastle? I have him on the bench and need a replacement for the injured Skrtel.

[Colly]

Yep, he's captain. He'd be in my team if it weren't for my 'everyone in Europe' policy.

'Arry always sounds like he's being accused of something in interviews, he must have been hilarious in court.

[Lineker]

Diego Costa faces a fitness test on his hamstring injury. Eden Hazard is expected to play, despite suffering a minor Achilles problem.

[Gazz]

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley says he has no plans to sell the club until at least the end of next season.

It was reported on Thursday that he is ready to buy Scottish side Rangers, in which he already has a 9% stake.

"The truth is Mike Ashley remains committed to Newcastle United," said a statement from the Premier League club.

"This means that for the remainder of this season and at least until the end of next season, Mike Ashley will not sell Newcastle United at any price."

Somebody hold me, I want to cry...