The Premier League Thread - Part II

We got 2 points from a possible 12 against West Ham and Sunderland. Having just watched one of the worst examples of two teams trying to play football, it really beggars belief.

Given, how well we have played this year, we really should have 10 to 15 points more than we have.

 

I see Poyet has said that without Suarez, Liverpool would be "a mid table team". Change the record Gus.....

 

3.

 

And without Adam Johnston, Sunderland would have been relegated weeks ago.

 

As far as I know, there isn't a rule that says you can't have one outstanding player.

 

Honestly Fran, are you not aware of Poyet's Law yet? And there was I thinking you were knowledgeable!

 

OK 3. I was thinking of the cup game, but it doesn't alter the point. How can we have played so well and 'only' have 48 points. Whereas, for example, Newcastle have largely been poor this year and only have 2 points less. Even Stoke, who have been hanging about just above the relegation zone for much of the season only have 8 points less?

 

I wonder if the Suunderland Not 606 board have the same debates about Johnson as we do about Ramirez. Or whether they just think Poyet is a plunker for not selecting him. Surely, last night, he should have least have come on at 1-0 when the players on the pitch at that time obviously couldn't turn it around.

 

Norwich City players apologise to 899 away fans who watched the 3-0 defeat at Swansea, by offering a full refund: http://www.canaries.co.uk/news/article/20140401-players-refund-gesture-1461113.aspx

 

Odd decision. Very nice gesture of course, but how does it not stop setting a precedent..?

 

Spurs are looking into renting Wembley after their offer for Upton Park was turned down.

 

Where have you heard this..?

 

Is this happening whilst they build their new stadium? From what I gather the stadium will be sat on a portion of land that White Hart Lane is already on.

 

Yes, it is while they rebuild. Apparently they offered to buy West Ham's ground rather than rent it, but presumably they offered less than it was valued at as the offer was rejected. Can you imagine being a Hammers' fan and not only moving grounds, but have Spurs move in.

 

Spurs new ground to be ready for 2017-18: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26847888

 

Dutch FA are investigating the Chelsea/Vitesse connection after it has been revealed that Chelsea didn't want Vitesse to qualify for the Champions League. I know some people talk about big clubs having other clubs as feeders, but there can be a clash of interests.

 

Vitesse seem to be pretty despised in Holland as well, as they get players like Lucas Piazon sent to them for free every summer. Might be slightly harsh that they get called "Chelsea B" considering Piazon seems to be their only Chelsea loanee right now (as far as I can tell), but he is their top scorer and they are third, so you can see why it would annoy people.

Oh, hang on, there are a few more. Van Aanholt, Traore and Atsu.

 

Poyet,,,,,,, Johnson

Branfoot,,,,,,, Le tissier

 

Berahino upset by punch and no support from WBA... Sneaky bid?

 

Spurs might be moving for Lukaku. Anyone else think he might be turning into a bit of a disappointment?