The Premier League Thread

Carra is enough to make me turn off, enthusiasm or not. You've got to be able to speak properly to present or co-present a show.

 

Neville taking time out to praise Lambert again. Says he scores when the pressure is on. Clinical.

 

Carragher says it was a penalty, and a stupid one because of how many other Albion players were able to block Shaw's run or cross.

 

Carragher: "Look at that, you'd pick him [Lambert] in a World Cup squad just for his penalties."

 

Neville: "You sensed Lambert at half-time [for England] was eager to perform. He has that arrogance to score."

 

Carragher: "Osvaldo is a big, powerful, strong centre-forward. I've played against him a couple of times. He's a big strong boy."

 

Carragher referring to Lambert as "England's main man" and telling Neville to "Get him in there, you have a big say don't you?!".

 

I was very hesitant about Carragher before tonight, but he's actually been quite good now my ears have tuned in.

 

Someone asked if our three signings would improve Arsenal. Non-committal, but Nev said Arsenal need a player like Wanyama

 

I had a rare evening watching a bit of TV over at my brother's house, and he had Pick TV on. Every time the infernal adverts came up there was a SKY advert, and whose picture ended the advert..? No, it wasn't Rooney. It was Rickie Lambert. Crikey, what a difference in the exposure of Southampton FC over the last 10 days or so.

 

LOL the Newcastle board is overreacting worse than you lot.

 

Just watched this one down the pub with a mate who supports Sunderland, so that was entertaining. Embarrassing for Newcastle and I really think they could go down this season. Who even was that guy they brought on at left back?

 

I can only understand him if I can lipread as well....struggle if they cut away to a screen or if I leave the room. Don't have a problem with him, but surely communication is a major asset for a pundit.

 

Lambert himself says that he has no doubt he can get goals at any level. He's not a bad judge, is he? WBA's goalie said I knew where he was putting the ball...it was just too powerful. When he hits it right, his shot seems to defeat the keeper even if they get a hand to it....usually it is past them before they can get to it. Rickie has to be a good shout for England, especially for coming on when the need is desperate. He is a better striker than Andy Carroll.

 

Ian Holloway charged by The FA for his comments after Crystal Palace's 0-1 defeat to Tottenham.

 

And in the race to bring us this news... you came second -DTLW. [shock, horror..! ]

Tomw19 beat you by a minute [see Beefy]

 

Beefy's doesn't count!

 

That's only because you never win.

 

Just in case this South Today interview with Morgan wasn't seen, I'm going to post the link here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23729069#asset

I'm sure St.G's partner will appreciate the gesture at least. Once again, apologies if posted before, but I never saw it. Can one have too much of Morgan Schneiderlin..? I'm probably not qualified to judge.

 

Thanks TSS. Being outside of the region, that was really handy.