Premier League 2024-25

[pharvey]

Lottie is the name of my great granddaughter, so I sincerely hope not...

(And incidentally, you did!)

I am suitably embarrassed on both counts....

[pharvey]

Just to actually get back to the subject of this "Round Ball Game", I'm hardly knowledgeable of the ins and outs of the sport and for little reason other than a great Welsh Striker (Ian Rush), I "supported" (in the loosest sense of the word) Liverpool - although it could also have been to piss my eldest brother off who was an avid supporter of Leeds back in the day..... Who knows the beginnings!

Anywho, correct me if I'm wrong. There are 20 Teams in the Premier League and therefore 38 matches - 11 of which have now been played. Why are Man City (5 points behind) or Arsenal/Chelsea (9 points behind... as are Forrest & Brighton) already being (almost) written off?

Pretty sure there's also going to be the whole "Whoever's winning at Christmas.." malarkey as well.

[caller]

or Arsenal/Chelsea

A small point, but it's Chelsea/Arsenal on goal difference. I know you'll understand.

[Dannie Boy]

Just to actually get back to the subject of this "Round Ball Game", I'm hardly knowledgeable of the ins and outs of the sport and for little reason other than a great Welsh Striker (Ian Rush), I "supported" (in the loosest sense of the word) Liverpool - although it could also have been to piss my eldest brother off who was an avid supporter of Leeds back in the day..... Who knows the beginnings!

Anywho, correct me if I'm wrong. There are 20 Teams in the Premier League and therefore 38 matches - 11 of which have now been played. Why are Man City (5 points behind) or Arsenal/Chelsea (9 points behind... as are Forrest & Brighton) already being (almost) written off?

Pretty sure there's also going to be the whole "Whoever's winning at Christmas.." malarkey as well.

Whilst I agree that it’s far too early in the season to be writing so many of the teams off, this article is all about the reasons why most of them don’t stand much of a chance of catching Liverpool.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... j0e5gpdwzo

[dtaai-maai]

or Arsenal/Chelsea

A small point, but it's Chelsea/Arsenal on goal difference. I know you'll understand.

Quite. Come on Pietro, these things matter - get it right, man!

[pharvey]

or Arsenal/Chelsea

A small point, but it's Chelsea/Arsenal on goal difference. I know you'll understand.

Quite. Come on Pietro, these things matter - get it right, man!

[pharvey]

Whilst I agree that it’s far too early in the season to be writing so many of the teams off, this article is all about the reasons why most of them don’t stand much of a chance of catching Liverpool.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... j0e5gpdwzo

[Dannie Boy]

After reflection I'm beginning to feel a little sad for him. One moment of really (really, really) bad judgement.

It's a strange one. Do we know when the video was made. I read the other guy is a cricketer. Does anyone know him?

I am willing to bet that other refs will talk in a similar nature with people they know and trust, but never, I would have thought, in front of a camera.

I don't sympathise at all. From what was said (talking about Covid in the past) I think it must have been made post-Covid.

And finally, this is not a couple of mates chatting in the pub, it looks very much like an organised interview. Why in God's name would you agree to that sort of Q&A session in the first place, then to it being filmed, and then expect it to go no further? Unbelievable!

This was not un unguarded moment of bad judgement, it was a few minutes of remarkable stupidity. He deserves everything that will be thrown at him, and I'll be astonished if he ever referees again at any level. No sympathy from me, and I doubt he'll get any from his (ex-) colleagues.

Assuming that what we’ve seen is as it is, then totally agree, it’s just that it appears to be so utterly ridiculous that he’d ever be so stupid to be filmed saying it - we used to be able to say “The camera doesn’t lie”, whereas nowadays we know it can be made to look that way!! Interesting few days to see how this pans out.

[PeteC]

Jasmine strikes $560m English Premier League deal

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/ge ... eague-deal

Telecom carrier receives exclusive rights for live matches on its streaming platform for at least three seasons......

Note: I know nothing at all about Jasmine Thailand services and offerings. Research results on-line is thin as well as to what they offer, packages, how to subscribe etc.

[PeteC]

JAS Wins New English Premier League Rights, True Visions Steps Aside

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/bus ... eps-aside/

More specific details than the BKK Post article.

[Big Boy]

I can't say that I'm sorry - True have really hiked their prices this season. Hopefully this new crew will reinstate some sanity into the pricing.

[Big Boy]

David Coote discussion moved here viewtopic.php?t=42439

[caller]

City are crying out for............Cole Palmer!

All these tippy tappy footballers don't know how to run back.

And a surprising new tactic from the spuds - defending! Where did that come from?

Maddison would be a perfect fit for City. 5 foot nothing, no real pace, but great skill. You just don't need a team full of them.

[dtaai-maai]

Pinch me someone, I think I must be dreaming! Man City 0-4 Spurs. I'm almost weeping with joy!
If we can just play like that against teams like Ipswich, Palace, etc. we'll easily be in the top 4.

[Lost]

United's brief new manager bounce ended quickly. About 5 minutes in if my timing's right.

Can't even beat Ipswich.