And, we're off.....2016/17

[HomerJSimpson]

Very surprised by the Sunderland result, once again an already relegated team is having its say on who is being dragged down with them.

Often happens. No pressure and players suddenly realising they are playing for their places (which sometimes doesn't seem too obvious to the fans during the season). Jeff Stelling trying to keep a brave face on it. Watched the second half and the did all they could but I think they only had 2 out of 24 points before today so too little too late

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Bag of sh1te.

Did "Big Rom" play today?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Did "Big Rom" play today?

:blah::blah::blah: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Deleted member 1740]

:blah::blah::blah: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

:ears::rofl:

 

[Deleted member 16999]

:ears::rofl:

:thup:

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Very surprised by the Sunderland result, once again an already relegated team is having its say on who is being dragged down with them.

I think I'm right in thinking that had Hull won today that would have as good as sent Boro down before kicking another ball as they'd then have to win all their next 3 matches with Hull not picking up another point! Ain't gonna happen!

And now with Swansea wining against Everton I think it's 3 North East clubs for the drop and 1 coming back 😜

Unlucky fishy me auld mucker, the Ev losing means You're paying me out again :whoo: :whoo:

I'll gladly accept old fivers aswell

 

[Fish]

Unlucky fishy me auld mucker, the Ev losing means You're paying me out again :whoo: :whoo:

I'll gladly accept old fivers aswell

I'll get some fresh 'uns on the printer overnight 😜

I think yous have been lucky this season with poor results all around yous and those teams not taking advantage of your poor results at times.

Don't like what I'm hearing from Jose who apparently is going to rest players and play weakened teams now in the PL and only concentrate on winning Europa to get into the CL. I wonder if he'll change that view if the Saints turn you over at home tomorrow 😜

Has Peter sent him an email begging for help to win his bet 🤔

If you make 4th it's only from good fortune and not from your own overall performances imo.

You'll come unstuck to the Toffees next season 👍

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'll get some fresh 'uns on the printer overnight 😜

I think yous have been lucky this season with poor results all around yous and those teams not taking advantage of your poor results at times.

I expect better from you. We've done pretty well considering the squad we've got and the injuries we've had.

Don't like what I'm hearing from Jose who apparently is going to rest players and play weakened teams now in the PL and only concentrate on winning Europa to get into the CL.

Even you should know not to believe Mourinho. Do you honestly believe he's taking a weakend side to Arsenal??

I wonder if he'll change that view if the Saints turn you over at home tomorrow 😜

Has Peter sent him an email begging for help to win his bet 🤔

If you make 4th it's only from good fortune and not from your own overall performances imo.

The same could be said of you'd :ears: Tleague table doesn't lie, and with the 6th best squad in the league to finish top 4 would be progress. No?

You'll come unstuck to the Toffees next season 👍

Same bet for next season??

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Everton will finish above Liverpool this season and L'pool with finish 6th at best.

😜

It would, but I did say at best and I think you'll fall short again.

Hehe, homeresque predictions from you fishy baby :ears:

 

[Fish]

Hehe, homeresque predictions from you fishy baby :ears:

Not really, only because Urd and Arsenal unexpectedly imploded are you where you are now imo.

Virtually everyone expected Utd to make and push into 4th, or better.

City were always going to be in the mix.

I don't think many thought Arsenal would not be in the top 4 so thats you at 5th now at best and that was only if Spurs fell away, which a lot of people thought would happen, but didn't, so that now put you at 6th. It was s very real prediction.

I can't see the 2 clubs who finish 5th & 6th if they are Utd & Arsenal accepting the positions they finish in this season without some big changes, changes I don't think Liverpool as a club will match, so I honestly believe the same scenario//philosophy will apply next season, the only difference being you won't get the squeeze you got this year and if you do get CL this time out, that will only put more strain and pressure on a weak squad, unless you go mad into the marketplace, which I don't think you will.

Nothing Homeresque about that, its all orettty logical imo.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Not really, only because Urd and Arsenal unexpectedly imploded are you where you are now imo.

Virtually everyone expected Utd to make and push into 4th, or better.

City were always going to be in the mix.

I don't think many thought Arsenal would not be in the top 4 so thats you at 5th now at best and that was only if Spurs fell away, which a lot of people thought would happen, but didn't, so that now put you at 6th. It was s very real prediction.

I can't see the 2 clubs who finish 5th & 6th if they are Utd & Arsenal accepting the positions they finish in this season without some big changes, changes I don't think Liverpool as a club will match, so I honestly believe the same scenario//philosophy will apply next season, the only difference being you won't get the squeeze you got this year and if you do get CL this time out, that will only put more strain and pressure on a weak squad, unless you go mad into the marketplace, which I don't think you will.

Nothing Homeresque about that, its all orettty logical imo.

. Have Chelsea won the league because of yernited's,Arsenals, City's failures then??

No they've won it because they've been the best team over the 38 games and have rightfully won it.

The league table doesn't lie, teams finish where they do on merit. It's very disrespectful to suggest it's all luck or because of other teams failures.

We may still finish 5th or 6th but right now we are where we are because we've won games. Yes it could've and probably should've been better but that's football.

Yernited added arguably 4 world class players to an already quality squad but it hasn't worked out for them.

They've produced another season like they did in the previous 3 seasons, 5th could be par for them.

I can't see major changes at Arsenal if Wenger stays, can you?

I agree with your point about our squad and that really does need to be addressed.

 

[Papas1982]

. Have Chelsea won the league because of yernited's,Arsenals, City's failures then??

No they've won it because they've been the best team over the 38 games and have rightfully won it.

The league table doesn't lie, teams finish where they do on merit. It's very disrespectful to suggest it's all luck or because of other teams failures.

We may still finish 5th or 6th but right now we are where we are because we've won games. Yes it could've and probably should've been better but that's football.

Yernited added arguably 4 world class players to an already quality squad but it hasn't worked out for them.

They've produced another season like they did in the previous 3 seasons, 5th could be par for them.

I can't see major changes at Arsenal if Wenger stays, can you?

I agree with your point about our squad and that really does need to be addressed.

I'm not liverpools (fc) biggest fan, but i think you deserve credit. When on it you play some of the best footy in the league. And you're on course for a point total that usually merits 4th.

As you've pointed out. Squad depth will be your biggest challenge next season imo, and not sure our squad has to many that you can go for this summer!

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'm not liverpools (fc) biggest fan, but i think you deserve credit. When on it you play some of the best footy in the league. And you're on course for a point total that usually merits 4th.

As you've pointed out. Squad depth will be your biggest challenge next season imo, and not sure our squad has to many that you can go for this summer!

Regardless of where we finish it'll be down to us whether that be success or failure. The league table doesn't lie for any side.

 

[Papas1982]

Regardless of where we finish it'll be down to us whether that be success or failure. The league table doesn't lie for any side.

I agree, i simply meant that if you look back over the years then the points tally warrants cl which dispels the ideas of luck etc, as you've gotten a decent total.

A bit like if a team got relegated with 40 points plus they could feel unfortunate.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I thought the PL finished last Oct when LPool won it? Is it still going on?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I thought the PL finished last Oct when LPool won it? Is it still going on?

:blah: :blah::blah:

It was November actually:ears:

 

[Deleted member 16999]

:blah: :blah::blah:

It was November actually:ears:

That was before you started moaning about your squad, didn't here any complaints for the first 3 months of the season. :whoo:

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I agree, i simply meant that if you look back over the years then the points tally warrants cl which dispels the ideas of luck etc, as you've gotten a decent total.

A bit like if a team got relegated with 40 points plus they could feel unfortunate.

I get that papas, we can all dissect it and say" if this" or "if that" but the reality is the league table doesn't lie. You get out what you put in.

Every side with exception of Chelsea will feel they could've done better this season.

With the squads city and Yernited have they should've done better.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

That was before you started moaning about your squad, didn't here any complaints for the first 3 months of the season. :whoo:

Go back and have a look near the start of the thread and I questioned the size and quality of the squad :thup:

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I get that papas, we can all dissect it and say" if this" or "if that" but the reality is the league table doesn't lie. You get out what you put in.

Every side with exception of Chelsea will feel they could've done better this season.

With the squads city and Yernited have they should've done better.

City will be disappointed, but if Utd win the Europa they'll have 2 pieces of silverware and CL football, can't believe they won't be happy with that in Jose's first season.

Next season I would believe the owners expect both City and United to challenge Chelsea for the title.

I reckon you's need silverware of some sort next year or the anti-klopp brigade will be out.