The Barclays Premier League Thread 2014/2015

[Plubby]

Ahh, the mythical 'Premier League experience', because the Premier League plays to a completely different rule set to the rest of world football.

The Premier League is much physical. If you look at the Spanish, German and Italians it isn't more physical than the Premier League. It is also a completely different tempo to the different European leagues.

Much physical, many tackles, so wow.

[Arjen Robben]

"I don't shy away from it and I'm not going to hide," Pardew said of the increasing speculation.

"I'm not holding any grievance against the media, or some of our more militant fans, or the guys who printed the posters.

"I've been out and about and had a few fans telling me their opinions, quite strongly. A few cars are diving a bit too close to me.

"I get it. I will go home, shine my manager of the year trophy and give myself a bit of confidence."

Amusing last line.

[Nerf]

Daniel Sturridge has signed a new five year contract with Liverpool.

[peteypirahna]

Did Sterling actually get his long contract with Liverpool in the end or does he still have the one that's running out in the next 2 years?

[Nerf]

He still has, like, three years left on his current deal. Will no doubt sign up Gerrard, Henderson, Flanagan and Coutinho before we get to Sterling.

[Colly]

"I don't shy away from it and I'm not going to hide," Pardew said of the increasing speculation.

"I'm not holding any grievance against the media, or some of our more militant fans, or the guys who printed the posters.

"I've been out and about and had a few fans telling me their opinions, quite strongly. A few cars are diving a bit too close to me.

"I get it. I will go home, shine my manager of the year trophy and give myself a bit of confidence."

Amusing last line.

He is rubbish, but I can't help but like him...

[TCO]

To be fair despite how shit he's been this year, that last line was glorious.

Fair play!

[DavidMarrio]

Balotelli has been dropped and replaced by Lambert.

Markovic and Enrique drop out as well from midweek and replaced by Lallana and Moreno.

[Szumi]

I'm liking the look so far, Coutinho is sitting deeper to allow Hendo the freedom to run forward more. A win is essential today, and if we cannot get it, then that's just embarrassing at this point.

[Hobo]

I would like to see wide players getting to the byline a bit more. Right now it is all crossed from the edge of the box.

[Szumi]

LALLANA!

Great passing and movement - solid team goal when we needed it most.

[Hobo]

It's been a much improved performance. Sterling and Coutinho haven't been their best but over all the team looks a bit sharper.

[The Lusophone]

Swansea 2-1 up against Newcastle. Possibly the end of Pardew?

[Hobo]

1-1 West Brom get a penalty that was actually a free kick.

[Szumi]

West Brom equalize on a penalty that was clearly outside the box when looking at the replay. Go figure.

[Szumi]

HENDO!

Should've been a penalty, but Sterling plays advantage, and Hendo side foots it into the far corner. Deserved.

Edited October 4, 2014 by Szumi

[Hobo]

Hendo! 2-1!

[Szumi]

Alan Pardew must love Papiss Cisse - he did it again!

[Szumi]

Ooooh what a free kick by Wallace to equalize for Burnley in the 95th minute!

[Summers]

Man, we're fucked.

Front three of.. Weimann, Richardson and N'Zogbia today due to injuries/illness.