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Football Thread |OT19| LA DECIMATED
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The DM's Photoshop of Rooney in a Chelsea shirt may be the worst yet.
So bad..
Absolutely. He took a lot of shit from the Man U fans for a long time.
So bad..
Absolutely. He took a lot of shit from the Man U fans for a long time.
With Mourinho?! LOOOOOOOOL
You're extremely pessimistic! I think we'll at the very least get top 4 next season with Mourinho all but confirmed.
Lambda Pie
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depends if Mou goes there or not.
here's the thing though: Benitez is out, and no CL, no Mou. who picks up this fuckin team? they need a manager that knows the ins and outs of the club. gentleman, the man Chelsea needs in the bench to command the troops, the one and only:
Deal with it!
Good Lord man, have some faith.
I've been found out.
The_Hitcher89
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1. Liverpool
2-18. Who gives a shit?
19. Manchester United
20. Newcastle United
2-18. Who gives a shit?
19. Manchester United
20. Newcastle United
Well I don't think any of the clubs who are changing managers will win the title, but I do genuinely think United have a shot at it. If City expand their squad in a meaningful way this year, they can win it for sure (even with Mancini).
I don't see Chelsea finishing in the top 2 with Mourinho unless they get an absolutely top class center midfielder and a world class striker as well.
I don't see Chelsea finishing in the top 2 with Mourinho unless they get an absolutely top class center midfielder and a world class striker as well.
Lambda Pie
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bigger chance Newcastle finishes first, 20 points clear from the 2nd place than Liverpool winning the league.
So you're saying Newcastle stay up this season? Didn't know you had such a soft spot for them. I'm going to call you The Howay Hitcher from now on.
PowderedToast
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I think Jose is kind of on tilt right now. I don't think a manager takes the team that he has at Real Madrid and then has the kind of fall-out and point gap at the end of the year and gets excused for it. He's still one of the best managers, sure, but I don't see him taking the title in his first year back at Chelsea.
The_Hitcher89
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Well one of the theories is fantasy, and the other is definitely going to happen, so you're chatting shite as per.
The_Hitcher89
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ringwaldhaze
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Once a blue always a blue.
That predicted table has a distinct lack of Wigan in there...
Clearly the entire squad and staff that SAF has built up will all suffer terrible amnesia and forget how to win.
Lambda Pie
Banned
Liverpool is a fighting-for-Europa-League side now. don't get your hopes up.
A scenario for you:
Both Wigan and Newcastle lose this weekend. Wigan play Aston Villa, Newcastle play Arsenal final game of the season.
If Wigan beat Villa and Arsenal win, Newcastle go down - and Villa will have directly had a hand in their relegation again.
Pardew will play for the point.
PowderedToast
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a remy wonderstrike in the 92nd minute
You're up against the lowerst club in the league and you're fighting for relegation. I can't imagine a coach going for the point in that scenario. Please stay up Newcastle, for the sake of Anita.
Broder Salsa
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Educational post:
Some of you may be of the impression that Chelsea have virtually sealed a top 4 place. The purpose of this post is to inform you that you are wrong.
Let's have a look at their rivals' next fixtures:
Arsenal
Wigan (H)- Wigan are virtually relegated after that loss to Swansea and suck anyway. Easy win.
Newcastle (A) - Newcastle are a shambles at the moment. Their last two home games saw them concede 9 without reply. Another easy win.
Spurs
Sunderland (H) - Sunderland's form outside Tyneside, even under Di Canio, is shit, crushing loss to Villa a prime example. Easy win.
Stoke (A) - Britannia used to be a fortress. Not anymore, Stoke are awful this year. Plus Spurs have Bale. Can only go one way.
So it seems pretty clear that both these teams will win out pretty easily. Chelsea do only need one win to qualify. Pretty straightforward, right?
WRONG
Let's take a closer look at the facts
Remaining fixtures:
Villa (A) - Chelsea have a terrible record at Villa Park, only recording two wins there in the last 15 years or something. Plus Villa are on great form, having won their last two fixtures, including a 6-1 win over a resurgent Sunderland. A point seems the most optimistic outcome.
Everton (H) - Chelsea have a poor record against Everton, especially on the last day of the season. Chelsea may have beaten Everton at the Bridge last season, but that was an anomaly, with the previous 5 such fixtures ending in draws. Again, a draw seems most likely.
Also, Chelsea have this match sandwiching the Europa League final. The defeat there would both distract their attentions from the Villa match, as well as tire and demoralise them for the final match.
Thus, this comprehensive analysis has indicated that Chelsea will in all likelihood, miss out on a Top 4 spot. Sure, they could maybe sneak a win or hope for a slip up but don't put money on it.
Some of you may be of the impression that Chelsea have virtually sealed a top 4 place. The purpose of this post is to inform you that you are wrong.
Let's have a look at their rivals' next fixtures:
Arsenal
Wigan (H)- Wigan are virtually relegated after that loss to Swansea and suck anyway. Easy win.
Newcastle (A) - Newcastle are a shambles at the moment. Their last two home games saw them concede 9 without reply. Another easy win.
Spurs
Sunderland (H) - Sunderland's form outside Tyneside, even under Di Canio, is shit, crushing loss to Villa a prime example. Easy win.
Stoke (A) - Britannia used to be a fortress. Not anymore, Stoke are awful this year. Plus Spurs have Bale. Can only go one way.
So it seems pretty clear that both these teams will win out pretty easily. Chelsea do only need one win to qualify. Pretty straightforward, right?
WRONG
Let's take a closer look at the facts
Remaining fixtures:
Villa (A) - Chelsea have a terrible record at Villa Park, only recording two wins there in the last 15 years or something. Plus Villa are on great form, having won their last two fixtures, including a 6-1 win over a resurgent Sunderland. A point seems the most optimistic outcome.
Everton (H) - Chelsea have a poor record against Everton, especially on the last day of the season. Chelsea may have beaten Everton at the Bridge last season, but that was an anomaly, with the previous 5 such fixtures ending in draws. Again, a draw seems most likely.
Also, Chelsea have this match sandwiching the Europa League final. The defeat there would both distract their attentions from the Villa match, as well as tire and demoralise them for the final match.
Thus, this comprehensive analysis has indicated that Chelsea will in all likelihood, miss out on a Top 4 spot. Sure, they could maybe sneak a win or hope for a slip up but don't put money on it.
Yes.
Realistically, I'd like to think the return of Coloccini will whip everyone in to shape but his leadership skills aren't enough to turn around this sinking ship when the manager is dog shit.
ringwaldhaze
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Lambda Pie
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speaking of winning the league, Benfica just lost it.
Pedro Proença was the ref on the last year's Euro Cup and CL finals and he's gonna ref the Porto vs Benfica match.
problem is, this motherfucker was headbutted by a benfica supporter some time ago (not me) and holds a fuckin grudge.
Andrefpvs, DyonPT, rvy, ThaneKrios, MrKaepora... maybe next year.
Pedro Proença was the ref on the last year's Euro Cup and CL finals and he's gonna ref the Porto vs Benfica match.
problem is, this motherfucker was headbutted by a benfica supporter some time ago (not me) and holds a fuckin grudge.
Andrefpvs, DyonPT, rvy, ThaneKrios, MrKaepora... maybe next year.
Dutch cup finale is up in an hour. Too bad it's without us, De Boer really fucked that up. I want that double 
Wait what? I thought he got him self a spot in the starting XI right? Or am I confusing things?
Anita is gone this summer even if we stay up. Pardew doesn't want him anymore.
Wait what? I thought he got him self a spot in the starting XI right? Or am I confusing things?
just six years?
true. but he could've always resigned from the Madrid job. I would not be surprised if Mourinho's huge salary demands + compensation to Madrid/Mendes scared United off, just as much as his short-termism. Moyes came for free, and he'll be cheap.
true. but he could've always resigned from the Madrid job. I would not be surprised if Mourinho's huge salary demands + compensation to Madrid/Mendes scared United off, just as much as his short-termism. Moyes came for free, and he'll be cheap.
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