EPL Discussion 2011-2012

[Jim05]

So we are a bunch of flaming homos with big dicks that like to email alot, whats your point smithy?

[devilsadvocate]

Tevez missed his pen this morning, resulting in the Argies losing to URgay. Anyhoo, made me think of this....

[devilsadvocate]

Harry has turned down a bid of £27m for him but I don't think that will keep him at WHL

Found a pic of Harry telling Luca:

[Bully]

only 25 days to go boys!!. Cant wait

[cossi11]

cant wait to make a signing...

[mighty hounds]

cant wait to make a signing...

[Bully]

less then 3 weeks boys and it all returns.....counting down the hours !!!!

[johntheclaret]

Then within a month, season over mate

[Bully]

doubtful. Nasri is there and also Whilshere.....2 players that are capable of filling fabregas spot IF he does leave

[devilsadvocate]

Could Balotli be more of a seed?

If Mancini has any Kahunas, he'll ship that waste of space before the window closes.

And get a haircut!

[fish]

Here is the market for the 2011/12 title:

MANCHESTER UNITED $2.75
CHELSEA $3.25
MANCHESTER CITY $4.33
ARSENAL $8.50
LIVERPOOL $11
TOTTENHAM $34
ASTON VILLA $101
EVERTON $251
QUEENS PARK RANGERS $501
BOLTON, FULHAM, STOKE, SUNDERLAND $751
BLACKBURN, NEWCASTLE, NORWICH, SWANSEA, WEST BROM, WIGAN, WOLVES $1001

[devilsadvocate]

I might have a few $$$'s on Citeh at $4.33. Liverpool at $11 is way too short. Surely they're $20's.

[Jim05]

I might have a few $$$'s on Citeh at $4.33. Liverpool at $11 is way too short. Surely they're $20's.

Reckon Liverpool will finish higher than the Arse.

[devilsadvocate]

I might have a few $$$'s on Citeh at $4.33. Liverpool at $11 is way too short. Surely they're $20's.

Reckon Liverpool will finish higher than the Arse.

I just don't rate Liverpool this season. Looking through their side:

GK - Reina is one of the best in the prem. Solid here.

Defence - really second rate IMO.
Carra is a haggard old battleaxe well past his best.
Kelly is an exciting young prospect, but not sure about his ability to play 38 top four standard games.
Johnson can be brilliant and diabolical. The gap between his best and worst is way too big IMO.
Krygiacos is decent, but not top 4 IMO.

Midfield - full of talent on paper, not sure about the ability to deliver top notch performances consistently.
Gerrard was once world class. Injuries are catching up with him and I'm not sure he can continue to have the influence he once did.
Downing solid squad player, but not top 4 standard.
Adams had a good year with Blackpool. Can't see him backing it up.
Miereles is a solid contributor, but again, not sure about top 4 standard.
Aquilani I actually rate, but he's very inconsistent.
Henderson young EXPENSIVE prospect, but not top 4 quality yet.
Lucas - no need to comment.
Spearing young exciting prospect, but not top 4 quality yet.
Cole - Championship standard now.

Forwards
Suarez - world class. Brilliant signing. I'm still bitter Spurs didn't snap him up at 23m!
Kuyt - can't knock his endeavour, but he just doesn't score enough goals.
Carroll - jury is still out IMO. Lots of potential.

So, with strengths in goal and up front and a reasonable centre midfield when Gerrard is out there, Liverpool should go OK, but that defence is very suspect IMO and without a rock solid DM after selling Mascherano, life won't be any easier down back.

[Jim05]

Agree with your assessments there DA, i still think its a better lineup than Arsenals though

[devilsadvocate]

Agree with your assessments there DA, i still think its a better lineup than Arsenals though

You're probably right. Liverpool have a better keeper and more even depth. If cesc stays the scum have a better midfield.

I'd love to see liverpool ( and spurs )ahead of the gooners.

[Bully]

I might have a few $$$'s on Citeh at $4.33. Liverpool at $11 is way too short. Surely they're $20's.

Reckon Liverpool will finish higher than the Arse.

they might, also ahead of Man United

[JK]

Last season at Liverpool you'd think for a few of the injury prone players, older players and players who just haven't hit the heights hoped of them.

Aurelio, Agger, Soto, Skrtel, Insua, Poulsen, Cole, N'Gog

Some of them should be gone soon anyway.

Looking through the LFC squad Im pretty happy with say our best dozen players, but we all know they're rarely fit at the same time .. Hopefully this off-season (coupled with January) were just the first few steps in improving the best 11 and depth, because there's some ordinary players still on the roster.

[Jim05]

I might have a few $$$'s on Citeh at $4.33. Liverpool at $11 is way too short. Surely they're $20's.

Reckon Liverpool will finish higher than the Arse.

they might, also ahead of Man United

They could.
Just think that the Arse will drop points early whilst they try to qualify for Europe. Think for memory you have Liverpool then Udinese away midweek followed by United. Pretty tough early on in season, just depends where Arsenals priorities lie

[smithy]

I might have a few $$$'s on Citeh at $4.33. Liverpool at $11 is way too short. Surely they're $20's.

Reckon Liverpool will finish higher than the Arse.

they might, also ahead of Man United

They could.
Just think that the Arse will drop points early whilst they try to qualify for Europe. Think for memory you have Liverpool then Udinese away midweek followed by United. Pretty tough early on in season, just depends where Arsenals priorities lie

Arsenals priorities are to pay of a stadium and spend as little in the transfer market whilst trying to nurture as young as talent as possible.

I assume the Arsenal board are happy that Wenger is keeping them competitive whilst spending as little as possible without threatening.