2023 - 2024 Premier League thread

[rudedude]

Van De Ven blows a hammy.
More concern than Romero missing three games. Refs in this game as bad as the NFL refs.

 

[BobPSU92]

Another red card for Tottenham (Udogie).

 

[LionJim]

Another red card for Tottenham (Udogie).

1-1 at 70’. Getting one point would be a big win for the Spurs.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

by the book, it's the correct call. But this is one of the things I don't like about VAR -- in real time, that's almost never a red card.

As for the offsides, that's legitimate. There were 2 guys in an offside position, but the shot came right next to or even under the leg of one of them, so that's shielding the view of the GK, so it should be called as offsides.

 

[rudedude]

This VAR stuff is some bulls***

 

[Tom McAndrew]

A dangerous play to make when you're already on a yellow. Was it worthy of another yellow? I think refs would be split on that.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Chelsea scores in stoppage time to go up 3-1. Hard to see the Spurs staying unbeaten when they are down to 9 players

 

[Tom McAndrew]

And a 2nd Chelsea goal in stoppage time to go up 4-1

 

[BobPSU92]

4-1, final. Ugly match. Annoying too.

 

[LionJim]

4-1, final. Ugly match. Annoying too.

Soccer. Drives you batshit crazy.

 

[rudedude]

One of the worst games I have viewed in terms of micromanaging the game. The stoppages were ridiculous. Make a call and move on.

 

[BobPSU92]

One of the worst games I have viewed in terms of micromanaging the game. The stoppages were ridiculous. Make a call and move on.

The announcers were highly critical of the refs and VAR throughout the match. That made it entertaining, at least.

 

[LionJim]

Interesting article about Kane.

Harry Kane is too good for Germany

The Bayern Munich forward is kicking the Bundesliga into the dumpster

deadspin.com

 

[rudedude]

Interesting article about Kane.

Harry Kane is too good for Germany

The Bayern Munich forward is kicking the Bundesliga into the dumpster

deadspin.com

He left the best competition in the world at the EPL to play for a triple A franchise. As Steve Miller sang, “go on take the money and run”. He will be back with Spurs eventually. He is probably ruing leaving seeing what Postegoclu has done with the club.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Premier League weekend awards: AngeBall turns to FarceBall, Núñez tops the box office

From the Fall Guy of the week, to the best VAR process, to the week’s MVP. We hand out honors (and dishonors) from the Premier League weekend

www.theguardian.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

One of the worst games I have viewed in terms of micromanaging the game. The stoppages were ridiculous. Make a call and move on.

The announcers were highly critical of the refs and VAR throughout the match. That made it entertaining, at least.

It takes a bit of time to get the calls right. Below is an analysis of most of the times VAR was involved in the match.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67340076

 

[rudedude]

Spurs will be without Maddison, Van de Ven, and Richarlson for the foreseeable future (at least until
New Year) due ankle, hamstring, and groin injuries respectively. Romero out three games due to red card. Tough sledding ahead with these injuries.

 

[manatree]

He left the best competition in the world at the EPL to play for a triple A franchise. As Steve Miller sang, “go on take the money and run”. He will be back with Spurs eventually. He is probably ruing leaving seeing what Postegoclu has done with the club.

As much as I hate Bayern, they have had an awful lot of success outside of the Bundesliga for a AAA franchise.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

TV schedule this weekend (11/11 & 11/12):

Saturday
7:30 am EST -- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Tottenham Hotspur (USA Network)
10:00 am EST -- Crystal Palace vs. Everton (Peacock)
10:00 am EST -- Man U. vs. Luton Town (USA Network)
10:00 am EST -- Arsenal vs. Burnley (Peacock)
12:30 pm EST -- AFC Bournemouth vs. Newcastle U. (NBC)

Sunday
9:00 am EST -- Liverpool vs. Brentford (Peacock)
9:00 am EST -- Aston Villa vs. Fulham (Peacock)
9:00 am EST -- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Sheffield U. (Peacock)
9:00 am EST -- West Ham U. vs. Nottingham Forest (USA Network)
11:30 am EST -- Chelsea vs. Man C. (USA Network)

 

[BobPSU92]

Final: Wolverhampton 2, Tottenham 1

Wolves with two late goals, including the winner in stoppage time.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

Final: Wolverhampton 2, Tottenham 1

Wolves with two late goals, including the winner in stoppage time.

Spurs are a complete mash unit. That one will sting.

 

[retrospm]

Final: Wolverhampton 2, Tottenham 1

Wolves with two late goals, including the winner in stoppage time.

Hi ho Wolverhampton!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Final: Wolverhampton 2, Tottenham 1

Wolves with two late goals, including the winner in stoppage time.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Worst. Relegation Battle. Ever: New low for promoted teams

They say the table doesn't lie, and it is telling some home truths for the Premier League's bottom three as we enter the November international break.

www.espn.com

 

[BobPSU92]

Rating a billion dollars of Man United signings since 2018

Since 2018, Man United have invested around a billion dollars in players, with just one trophy -- the 2022-23 Carabao Cup -- to show for it. We rate all those signings to determine hits from misses and separate stars from flops.

www.espn.com

Egad.

 

[LionJim]

Worst. Relegation Battle. Ever: New low for promoted teams

They say the table doesn't lie, and it is telling some home truths for the Premier League's bottom three as we enter the November international break.

www.espn.com

Egad. Burnley has the record for fewest points after 12 matches.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

@RyanSnyder -- ouch

Everton pay price of leadership’s manic spending and blind eye to warnings | Will Unwin

Everton’s disastrous long-term plan underlined by fortunes wasted on a coaching carousel’s constantly twisting taste in players

www.theguardian.com

 

[RyanSnyder]

@RyanSnyder -- ouch

Everton pay price of leadership’s manic spending and blind eye to warnings | Will Unwin

Everton’s disastrous long-term plan underlined by fortunes wasted on a coaching carousel’s constantly twisting taste in players

www.theguardian.com

Yeah, it sucks. They're playing a lot better this year compared to the past two years, so I'm hopeful they can overcome that.

 

[RyanSnyder]

@RyanSnyder -- ouch

Everton pay price of leadership’s manic spending and blind eye to warnings | Will Unwin

Everton’s disastrous long-term plan underlined by fortunes wasted on a coaching carousel’s constantly twisting taste in players

www.theguardian.com

Also, the bottom of the league is really bad this year compared to last year. That may end up being crucial.

 

[LionJim]

@RyanSnyder -- ouch

Everton pay price of leadership’s manic spending and blind eye to warnings | Will Unwin

Everton’s disastrous long-term plan underlined by fortunes wasted on a coaching carousel’s constantly twisting taste in players

www.theguardian.com

I’ve read mentions that MU is potentially in similar jeopardy of losing points. Anyone?

 

[Thus Spake Mainer]

I’ve read mentions that MU is potentially in similar jeopardy of losing points. Anyone?

Not MU, it's Manchester Cheaty and Cheatsea that are under investigation.

 

[Alphabets]

Not MU, it's Manchester Cheaty and Cheatsea that are under investigation.

That's a shame.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

How long can the Premier League remain sane? | Jonathan Wilson

Twelve weeks into the season, there have been zero managerial dismissals – have clubs begun to realize that changing managers is not a panacea?

www.theguardian.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

TV schedule this weekend (11/25, 11/26, 11/27)

Saturday
7:30 am EST -- Man C. vs. Liverpool (Peacock)
10:00 am EST -- Luton Town vs. Crystal Palace (Peacock)
10:00 am EST -- Newcastle U. vs. Chelsea (Peacock)
10:00 am EST -- Sheffield U. vs. AFC Bournemouth (Peacock)
10:00 am EST -- Burnley vs. West Ham U. (Peacock)
10:00 am EST -- Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (USA Network)
12:30 pm EST -- Brentford vs. Arsenal (USA Network)

Sunday
9:00 am EST -- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa (USA Network)
11:30 am EST -- Everton vs. Man U. (USA Network)

Monday
3:00 pm EST -- Fulham vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (USA Network)

 

[BobPSU92]

Final: Liverpool 1, Manchester City 1