The Barclays Premier League thread 2015/2016

[Colly]

If you look up (and up and up and up and up) to three rows from the back of the upper tier in that gif you'll see me. So glad I moved seats.

[Gorka]

BBC saying that an American-led consortium are about to finalise their 60% purchase of Swansea.

Huw Jenkins stays in charge and the Supporters' Trust maintain their stake in the club but I'm still wary of this.

[therockbox]

[The Lusophone]

"Sleepness nights and heartbreak". Is he that upset that he's 5th choice striker for England?

[Just Joe]

Still a better goal scoring option than Wayne "has to play because reasons" Rooney, currently.

[The Lusophone]

Only if he could see through his tears.

[Adam]

4 hours ago, Mad Jack said:

"Sleepness nights and heartbreak". Is he that upset that he's 5th choice striker for England?

I think I saw that photo and comment months/years ago so the caption is probably not referring to anything to do the Euro 2016 squad.

[The Lusophone]

Koeman to Everton seems to be advanced stages. Not sure Koeman's going to get the same kind of backing at Everton that Spurs have allowed Pochettino, and Southampton are a top team in their own right nowadays.

[Adam]

3 minutes ago, Mad Jack said:

Koeman to Everton seems to be advanced stages. Not sure Koeman's going to get the same kind of backing at Everton that Spurs have allowed Pochettino, and Southampton are a top team in their own right nowadays.

Backing doesn't seem to be a problem, Moshiri is apparently funding a huge transfer spend this summer, plus big money is going to be coming in for the seemingly inevitable sale of Lukaku. I honestly do not think Southampton are any more of a 'top team' than Everton, the only current advantage they have is the Europa League spot but success is often short lived in football and Everton have every bit as good a chance at getting back into the top 6 next season as Southampton do.

Basically, I do think it's a bit of a 'sideways' step at present, but potentially it might be a shrewd move for Koeman and only time will tell. It'd be an excellent appointment by the Toffees if it were to happen.

[Just Joe]

It's a sidestep now but Everton with 100m investment will be a significant step up within 2-3 years.

[DavidMarrio]

It's Everton though. They'll find a way to mess it up within two/three seasons

[Lineker]

And also everyone in the league will have £100m war chests to spend soon enough so they're not really gaining too much ground  

Koeman will end up as the Barca boss eventually anyway, I'm convinced of it.

[Lineker]

Everton and Southampton are close to finalising a £5 million compensation deal for Ronald Koeman to take over at Goodison Park, according to Sky sources.

[Adam]

On 04/06/2016 at 02:56, Lineker said:

And also everyone in the league will have £100m war chests to spend soon enough so they're not really gaining too much ground  

You would like to think this promised £100m is separate from any incoming TV money though so it does represent a step up in finances, and if Koeman is indeed coming to Everton he must've been persuaded by an increased standing in the transfer market than he's going to have if he stays at Southampton.

[Baddar]

This could be the new ball for next season. But it leaked at the same time as a fake set of fixtures, so there's a chance this is fake, too. 

[MJB]

I know I shouldn't, but I like that.

[Lineker]

Chelsea and Jose Mourinho have reached a settlement with Eva Carneiro.

[Lineker]

Koeman confirmed as Everton manager.

[Just Joe]

Southampton always sell their most valuable asset(s) in The Summer. They tend to get the replacement spot on though, De Boer to take over? 

[TCO]

Eddie Howe? Brendan Rodgers would've done well there and he loves Southampton players already!

That ball is fucking amazing, I love it.