The Barclays Premier League Thread 2014/2015

[Lineker]

Malky, sikk bantz.

Match of the Day is 50 years old today and there is a special programme on BBC One at 22:35 tonight commemorating that.

[Lineker]

The League Managers' Association's statement concerning Malky Mackay's 'friendly text banter' has been criticised by some people.

Ex-Reading striker and anti-racism campaigner Jason Roberts wrote on Twitter: "LMA actually wrote this. They are actually being serious! Somebody drafted that... WOW!"

Former Football League player and manager Leroy Rosenior, a leading voice for Show Racism the Red Card and a trustee of anti-discrimination body Kick it Out, added: "If the LMA are going back into the dark ages to support people then I might have to withdraw my support."

[Colly]

Who was the last person the LMA dubiusly represented (other than Pards)? I'm sure they've done similar before, and while I understand that their role is to represent its members that can't be unconditional, especially where it clearly goes against the interests of other members and most non-cunt people.

[peteypirahna]

Whilst we will not directly criticise the accusations that [manager] kidnapped children off the streets, personally chopped them up and cooked them into pies our client would all like to remind you that it's all in the past now

[Colly]

They've now apologised for their statement, which fingers crossed means Mackay has been hung ut to dry.

[Lineker]

Shame really as he had all the hallmarks of a great manager. But he deserves everything he gets.

[Gazz]

Anybody would think he's the Grand Wizard...

[Nerf]

Shame really as he had all the hallmarks of a great manager. But he deserves everything he gets.

Yeah, this has hit me particularly hard because I've always had a lot of time for Malky Mackay. It was the taste of betrayal.

[Gazz]

Nerf, I love you man but you're becoming a self parody.

[Lineker]

Legendary commentator Barry Davies is making a one-off return to BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday. Davies will commentate on Crystal Palace v West Ham as the programme marks its half-century on screen. He began working in television for ITV before the 1966 World Cup and joined the BBC three years later. "He is one of the programme's most iconic voices," said Philip Bernie, BBC Head of TV Sport. Davies, 76, will join the team of Guy Mowbray, Jonathan Pearce, Steve Wilson, John Motson and Alistair Mann for Saturday's games (BBC One, 22.30 BST).

[Thrilla]

Should have brought back The Chin.

[EddieG]

Damn it, Lineker!

Legendary commentator Barry Davies is making a one-off return to BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday. Davies will commentate on Crystal Palace v West Ham as the programme marks its half-century on screen. He began working in television for ITV before the 1966 World Cup and joined the BBC three years later. "He is one of the programme's most iconic voices," said Philip Bernie, BBC Head of TV Sport. Davies, 76, will join the team of Guy Mowbray, Jonathan Pearce, Steve Wilson, John Motson and Alistair Mann for Saturday's games (BBC One, 22.30 BST).

[Colly]

Des Lynam must be available for a one off surely?

[brenchill]

He's busy that day. He's at a wedding.

[Colly]

The Lib Dems have put safe standing into their manifesto. Pity I would never vote for them again...

[peteypirahna]

tbh if they got back in they'd backtrack and force fans to sit in chairs with heavy straps so they can't move.

[Colly]

'Arry says Mackay is a good lad, show him someone who's never made a mistake.

[therockbox]

Mario medical EXCLUSIVE!!

[Lineker]

Cardiff City are now calling for the resignation of League Managers Association chief Richard Bevan.

[Colly]

It's all kicking right off. I agree entirely that Mackay should be done now (Hoddle back in coaching suggests potentially not though. 'E's a good lad too), and the LMA are idiots, but I can't help but think Cardiff should stay out of it at this stage. Tan trying to get brownie points?