Premier League 2009-10

Post by **Wanderlust** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:16 pm

Interesting report on the state of Premier League clubs finances here.
Maybe shocking would be a better word though...

Post by **PeteC** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:13 pm

redzonerocker wrote:....the wigan manager ( steve bruce) looks like he could be on his way to take over at sunderland

It's official, it's happened per BBC Sports UK Edition. The article states Wigan's first choice as replacement is Roberto Martinez but no where close to being official. Who is he?

Pete

Post by **Zidane** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:54 pm

Martinez is the current manager of Swansea in the Championship.
He got them promoted the previous season and is one of a number of highly regarded young managers around at the moment.
Certainly a much better option for Wigan than bringing back Paul Jewell !

Post by **PeteC** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:35 am

Thanks. I've been doing some research as well per below bio. Pete

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Martínez

Post by **PeteC** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:42 am

I also look at this link not just concerning Wigan. However, poor Wigan either built too large a stadium or doesn't have the local support. Pete

http://itv.stats.football365.com/dom/ENG/PR/attend.html

Post by **PeteC** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:46 am

A lot in the news about Liverpool's finances as well. Basically they're just about able to service their debt, which means to me not much left for new players. Pete

Post by **Zidane** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:53 am

Wigan were a non-league team for many years....up till about 35 years ago,I think.
**non-league is outside the top 4 divisions of the Football League.
I was born in Macclesfield and Wigan used to play them in what was called the Cheshire League.
They were voted in to the Football League but were in the bottom two tiers for a long time.They have only been a Premiership club for four seasons.
The owner,Dave Whelan,had the JJB Stadium built but it is rarely full.Wigan is traditionally a Rugby League town rather than a Soccer one.
But,all in all,they are doing pretty well. I think the phrase "punching above their weight" best describes them.

Liverpools finances are pretty bad but equally so are those of Manchester United,Chelsea and,to a lesser degree,Arsenal.
It will be interesting to see what happens.Maybe in a couple of years it could be a multi-rich team like Manchester City being the dominant side with clubs that have been prudent with their finances,such as Aston Villa or Everton also laying claim to a top 4 position.

Zidane

Post by **Tony_S** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:34 pm

Zidane wrote:Martinez is the current manager of Swansea in the Championship.
He got them promoted the previous season and is one of a number of highly regarded young managers around at the moment.
Certainly a much better option for Wigan than bringing back Paul Jewell !

The previous season Swansea won the league easy and played some great football under Martinez. I think he is a quality manager and is a fantastic catch for Wigan (he used to play for Wigan too). It should be tied up when DW is back from his jollies on Wednesday.

Bruce is a good Manager too and should do well at Sunderland... can't understand why Newcastle never went for him....and Shearer lol he has no tatical sense so if he stays with the Geordies they will struggle

Post by **PeteC** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:51 am

Post moved to Championship 2009-10.

Post by **Big Boy** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:04 am

Where's BaaBaa when you need him?

Sir Alex Ferguson is offering Torres a chance to step up his career with the offer of a move to Old Trafford to try to fill Ronaldo's boots. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107 ... ew-Ronaldo

Post by **Zidane** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:05 am

Big Boy wrote: Where's BaaBaa when you need him?

Sir Alex Ferguson is offering Torres a chance to step up his career with the offer of a move to Old Trafford to try to fill Ronaldo's boots. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107 ... ew-Ronaldo

It would be great if it happened but I,personally,think theres more chance of Baa Baa admitting he's an Everton supporter !

Post by **Tony_S** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:55 am

Big Boy wrote: Where's BaaBaa when you need him?

Sir Alex Ferguson is offering Torres a chance to step up his career with the offer of a move to Old Trafford to try to fill Ronaldo's boots. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/107 ... ew-Ronaldo

It would be a step down for Torres

Liverpool are on the rise and Fergi will retire soon then ManUre will be in decline (we hope)

Cracking hatrick for Torres against the mighty New Zealand football team

Post by **Wanderlust** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:16 pm

The new fixtures are due out on Wednesday (about 4pm in Thailand) if anyone is interested. I have heard from an 'in the know' guy on a West Ham forum that West Ham are away at Chelsea 1st game and play Bolton last game of the season - he has been right for the last two seasons, but has anyone else heard any others (of any team)?

Post by **caller** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:37 pm

Talking of fixtues, here's an interesting article courtesy of the beeb as to how they are worked out. They've been sorted for some time, so its possible anyone with connections to a club or the FA et all, will get to know.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher ... tml#097608

Post by **redzonerocker** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:47 pm

west ham away at chelsea on the opening day of the season

not for the faint hearted!!!

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