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Football 2015/16
« on: June 17, 2015, 11:01:38 AM »
Kicking this off * with the list of fixtures for the Prem. Much to discuss over the summer with the transfer window and new management at some clubs.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33141588

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2015, 01:56:39 PM »
First match, Gooners away. Let's hope we give them a run for their money.
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2015, 03:11:26 PM »
And our groovy new manager is in at the deep end.

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 10:34:25 PM »
First match, Gooners away. Let's hope we give them a run for their money.

As long as West Ham end up losing the match, I don't mind you giving them a run.
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 10:44:58 PM »
Predictions:

Top four will be the same as last year.

Relegated: It's hard to see any of the new arrivals surviving.

I'm surprised Pellegrini hasn't been sacked.  Anyway, here's an amusing article about Man City.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/picturegalleries/9729109/The-15-Man-City-managers-outlasted-by-Alex-Ferguson.html
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2015, 04:43:30 PM »
Partick Thistle have unveilgd their new mascot (I know! Who could possibly be interested in that? Trust me, though check in case any small children in room)


http://tinyurl.com/ptjzfjy

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2015, 08:07:44 PM »
Partick Thistle have unveilgd their new mascot (I know! Who could possibly be interested in that? Trust me, though check in case any small children in room)


http://tinyurl.com/ptjzfjy

Ok. Not weird at all.  :o

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2015, 01:30:52 PM »
Andre Ayew could be what we need after shipping Bony to Man City in January.  I'm still not convinced by Gomis, but Siggurdson, Montero, Cork, Ki and Shelvey is a strong first-choice midfield.

Ashley Williams needs to stay fit, really, that looks like the only real weakness that might put us in jeapordy.

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2015, 09:39:15 AM »
Every year Swansea remain in the Premier League is like winning the league!

OR - Fernandez is still only 26!

My predictions Top 4 - Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City
Relegated - Leicester, West Ham, Sunderland
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2015, 10:10:33 AM »
My ex is already crowing about the Hammers going down.

Arsenal for the title.

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2015, 12:40:29 PM »
I think it will be an average season for West Ham. I think we'll just finish in the top 10. I can't see us going down. We'll do alright. We'll go to the Omympic Satdium remaining in the Premier League. I'm happy that the owners want to take the club to the next level, that there is a vision. Falling out of the Europa League aswell is a blessing.
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2015, 01:20:55 PM »
I'm not convinced anyone wanted a Europa League run. Injuries aren't going to help us, but we have a promising new manager.


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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2015, 05:35:27 PM »
Glad Villa squeezed a goal in there! Thought they might be off to a mediocre start to the season for a moment, there. Also glad for the Cherries that they weren't shamed - they held up their end ok, by all accounts. I like that they are in the Premiership and hope they manage to stay up (not sure how realistic a hope that is).

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2015, 05:59:27 PM »
Hahahaha Swansea just equalised! Hope they hang on. Make my day.

Eta Bollocks!

Etaa hahahaha!
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2015, 11:42:48 PM »
OMG Swansea should have won!

Montero & Ayew are going to hard to shift from the wings.
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Re: Football 2015/16
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2015, 04:05:56 PM »
Arsenal seem to have done well in their opening match.  At least Spurs only lost 1-0, and away from home!!
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #18 on: August 09, 2015, 04:09:54 PM »
Arsenal seem to have done well in their opening match.  At least Spurs only lost 1-0, and away from home!!

 ;D  ;D  ;D

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #19 on: August 09, 2015, 04:18:44 PM »
Nice start. Good to stitch up the Arse, especially after we had a perfectly good goal disallowed against them last Christmas. Still, only the first game of the season but I thought we played well in the second half and looked quite a tight unit.
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #20 on: August 09, 2015, 04:20:43 PM »
Seen elsewhere What does a 16 year old keep in his pocket? Phone, chewing gum, Mesut Ozil.

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #21 on: August 09, 2015, 06:01:08 PM »
Seen elsewhere What does a 16 year old keep in his pocket? Phone, chewing gum, Mesut Ozil.

 ;D  ;D  ;D

(I might be able to post something coherent once I stop grinning and my face works again.)

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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #22 on: August 09, 2015, 11:26:44 PM »
Wow Payet looks very tidy, well done West Ham, its always nice when one of smaller sides beat the elite 5!

So many teams look better this season hopefully it will be close on all fronts.
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2015, 02:19:24 AM »
its always nice when one of smaller sides beat the elite 5!

That depends on your point of view. 

Which is the fifth team in the "Big 5"?
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Re: Football 2015/16
« Reply #24 on: August 10, 2015, 08:50:40 AM »
Wow Payet looks very tidy

Yeah. I think he'll be a handful for many teams. Looks quick.
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