The Premier League Thread

[thereisonlyoneno7]

It happens though. The season after Man City won the treble, they struggled, and were in 4th place halfway through the following season, and only finally regained top spot in with two or three games to go.

I am jesting

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

Well only starting two of their new players to me would suggest precisely an issue with finding the right blend.

Yes, but you can't blame a loss on players who aren't playing.

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

Just checked their previous loss against Chelsea. Same thing. Only two new players starting.

EDIT: And against Palace three.

 

[LincolnSaint]

Yeah Slot out.

Oh and Fenway Sports Group out!



EDIT: Isn't that what all fans do after a **** start?

It's what fans do after a god awful 4 years

 

[The Ides of March]

Looks like only two new signings started for Liverpool, so not sure if integrating new players is the sole issue. Could also be the hangover effect from winning the title.

Don't you wish Southampton could have a hangover effect from the winning the title?

 

[tomw24]

Does anyone else find the seemingly imminent appointment of Dyche at Forest extremely odd? I just don't see how he take the club forwards.

 

[Che’s Godlike Thighs]

Does anyone else find the seemingly imminent appointment of Dyche at Forest extremely odd? I just don't see how he take the club forwards.

Yeah bit early. If it was January I get it. They have such a good squad, think they can afford to be a bit bolder with their management choice.

Bet Dyche is just the cheap option.

 

[Libby]

Does anyone else find the seemingly imminent appointment of Dyche at Forest extremely odd? I just don't see how he take the club forwards.

He'll ensure they don't go down. They'll probably change again in Summer.

Going from Nuno to Dyche in the matter of 6 weeks is daft though.

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

He'll ensure they don't go down. They'll probably change again in Summer.

Going from Nuno to Dyche in the matter of 6 weeks is daft though.

I dunno, changing manager three times in a season usually works really well

 

[garysfc]

He'll ensure they don't go down. They'll probably change again in Summer.

Going from Nuno to Dyche in the matter of 6 weeks is daft though.

Makes a bit of sense to me. Nuno was low block & counter. Post was totally the opposite & wrong for their squad. Dyche is more like Nuno so I think at least he’ll stabilise & keep them up.

 

[Libby]

Makes a bit of sense to me. Nuno was low block & counter. Post was totally the opposite & wrong for their squad. Dyche is more like Nuno so I think at least he’ll stabilise & keep them up.

Yeah that's how I see it. Forest correcting their mistake of trying to dramatically change style mid season.

 

[garysfc]

Yeah that's how I see it. Forest correcting their mistake of trying to dramatically change style mid season.

Dick of a chairman from what I understand.

 

[Ian Thumwood]

It was stupid unsettling Nuno. This aeasom should have been very enjoyable for Forest fans. Instead , Europe is a distraction to a relegation campaign.

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Brentford doing a solid Saints impression against West Ham, and missing a hatful of easy chances.

 

[tomw24]

Brentford doing a solid Saints impression against West Ham, and missing a hatful of easy chances.

Except they haven't taken their foot off the gas or pointlessly playing around at the back. They're being direct and effective. 2 things we are not.

 

[RedandWhiteManofKent]

Both ex saints taken off at HT

 

[tomw24]

Fernandes and KWP hauled off at HT. Oh dear.

 

[Libby]

A manager bringing 3 defenders on at HT surely must be a first.

 

[RedandWhiteManofKent]

A manager bringing 3 defenders on at HT surely must be a first.

Especially when you're losing

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Except they haven't taken their foot off the gas or pointlessly playing around at the back. They're being direct and effective. 2 things we are not.

Sorry, I forgot we’re the worst team in the world and must never be compared to anyone else. (The Brentford xG is half what ours was).

West Ham really are a mess though. Showing as well that false 9 might not be the best idea.