Guest Moe-Ali Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 http://www.caughtoffside.com/who-will-turn-it-around-west-ham-newcastle-or-liverpool.html Who Will Turn It Around: West Ham, Newcastle Or Liverpool? There are plenty of Premiership clubs who have not really got into gear this season, last season’s surprise teams like Tottenham, Wigan and Blackburn have produced mediocre starts. But there are three clubs who’s form has stuck as rather dismal compared to expectations before the season kicked off, and you probably won’t be particularly surprised… West Ham are the obvious pick for worst start to the season, or at least most disappointing. After an FA cup final and plaudits aplenty last season, the arrival of Tevezcherano and the potential promise of a takeover and giant transfer budget - it’s pretty much gone entirely pear shaped. 8 successive defeats, 1 goal scored, out of the UEFA Cup and out of the Carling Cup to Chesterfield, rumors of infighting and an unsettled, uncaring captain and the double edged sword of a takeover still looming over the club. Alan Pardew should be a good enough manager to turn it around, and they certainly have the players, but we (and plenty of Hammer fans) were saying that about 4 goaless defeats ago. Newcastle have also been fairly shocking. Losing Michael Owen was a huge blow, but the arrival of Damien Duff, Obafemi Martins, the re-emergence of Scott Parker and…err…Antoine Sibierski had most Newcastle supporters pretty optimistic about the coming campaign. Sadly, the same old problems resurfaced - comical defending and injuries to key positions. Not to mention the fact that Damiem Duff has apparently been terrible, and Obafemi Martins continues to be a really really fast guy who doesn’t score that much. Oh, and they have Glenn Roeder as manager…so… Liverpool are the we’re-surprised-but-not-that-surprised pick of the bunch. Premiership form has not been Liverpool’s best ability for a few years now and the harshest of critics (i.e. Mourinho) will say that Rafa Benitez rode his luck in winning his Champions League and FA cup trophies. With plenty of money spent, a deep, talented squad that on paper should be able to brush aside most clubs but they aren’t. You could blame the rotation, you could blame putting Gerrard on the right wing or you could blame the players. But most of all, you should blame Peter Crouch. Because he’s super tall and he looks funny. Admirably, in an age of rampant fickleness, most supporters of these clubs still seem to believe that their clubs and current managers will turn it around (well, maybe not Roeder) thanks to past glories and an understanding that a blip in form is no reason to sack an obviously talented coach. All of the clubs have the talent to do a whole lot better, but will they? So, anyone want to take a guess as to which of these suffering clubs will turn it around and meet their pre-season expectations? And which just aren’t good enough? Your probly thinking why is he even asking this? But im really not sure what the opinions of some of the supporters are..? I for one completely disagree with this. Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thompers Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I was never optimistic preseason, so its wrong. It's just living up to my expectations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryanegg Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I wouldnt say duff has been terrible, just not his best. give oba time and better service!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kiwi Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 An interesting two minute read, then toilet paper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 It doesn't actually sound like the writer has seen very much of us. He's just repeating little bits and pieces of what he's heard, rather than coming up with any original insights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ticaL Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Well our defending is comical, our Manager seems to be inept, Duff hasn't been terrible, Martins has looked decent but hasn't scored and I wouldn't agree with our fans being optimistic after the close of the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcmichael Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Of those 3 clubs, I think West Ham and Liverpool will turn it around... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenton Magpie Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Ive seen milk turn quicker than ourselves and the other two clubs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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