Deuce Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Here's my bold prediction ... Man City to fall out of the top four. Nah no nee way like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Here's my bold prediction ... Man City to fall out of the top four. Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United to remain. Probably in that order too. Can you give some reasoning behind that opinion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Honestly man, unbearable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Personally, I think Brendon Rodgers is a great forward thinking manager, for all the s*** I want to talk about them, I simply can't. He plays good football, he defends his players, and he'd much rather see Coutinho/Sterling/Saurez/Sturridge on the same pitch versus the King who'd never have Sterling/Coutinho together on the pitch for fear of too much fret and not enough tackle. They'll be fine next season provided Sturridge stays fit. They'll still create loads of chances and Rodgers will do what it takes to play good football. If by January they aren't up to speed, fully expect them to spend cash to find the game changing player they need. Very good post Kanji. This with knobs on for me as well. Truly gutting to see them have the courage to appoint a manager with such vision and who approaches the game with such verve and vigour. Never been the biggest fan of them, from the 70s onwards really, but you have to admit they look to have got this one spot on. Biggest issue will be retaining his services, one more good season and the 'real big boys' may come a courting. Rodgers ceiling is Liverpool, but I also believe they have every bit about their owner in John Henry to stay in this bracket of fighting for top 4 as he'll not shy from spending cash and trying to win something there. If that means Rodgers is moved on if they can't and they bring on a European manager, I think that is also possible too. They have the right owner, ambitious and not afraid to spend cash. As long as he stays committed, the sky is the limit for them as well as any other club that is willing to pay the going rate in transfer fees and wages and hire a forward thinking manager with clear tactics and plan. What would have become of Sterling, Henderson, and Flannigan had Rodgers not been manager? Would Coutinho have still been wasting away at Inter? Suarez looked a lost soul when they were played off the park at SJP our 5th season... I don't ever see a situation where Man Utd, Chelsea, or Man City go for him. Man Utd's ship sailed when Moyes was appointed after Sir Alex. I was thinking the other day what could have been for Man Utd had Rodgers taken over there right after Sir Alex. I know I'm really praising the blobfish bastard like crazy right now but they were within a shadow of winning the PL title last season if not for Henderson's red and Gerrard's slip (imo). Sure you can attribute a ton or most of that to Suarez but nobody can deny he's a forward thinking gung-ho manager. His test will be this season, when he doesn't have a top 5 world player in the form of his life scoring at will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Honestly man, unbearable. This is what they said when I told them of Liverpool challenging for the title last season. You could have all been very rich men. We'll discuss this again next summer, with your tail between your legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Honestly man, unbearable. This is what they said when I told them of Liverpool challenging for the title last season. You could have all been very rich men. We'll discuss this again next summer, with your tail between your legs. Can I put a bet on for Liverpool to challenge for the title please? Sorry, we don't take really open-ended bets like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Could have bet on them finishing top four KI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Could have bet on them finishing top four KI. True. I don't think it would have been that big a shout though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Anyway, regarding Man City, I'm not sold on Pellegrini. Think his teams looked a bit vulnerable defensively myself, and they had scoring droughts sometimes, against some really average teams too. If he sticks with that 4-4-2 he likes, I'm just not sure it will work. They seem to be sticking with largely the same team too, while Chelsea, Arsenal and Man U are making much more significant moves. Arsenal and Chelsea won't fall away like they did last year, and Man United will be back making noise. Liverpool, well, think they'll look quite similar to how they did last season in all honesty. Just a feeling I have on this season. Sounds crazy now perhaps, but I guess we'll see soon enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 But they've just won the title, dude? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I've never read anything like it tbh. Opinions though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 At this point I would say its Chelsea's title but it all depends on what players go where and I also love the way Pochettino's teams play so Spurs could even be a dark horse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 If Arsenal got one more to quality player I could really see them winning the league this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Personally, I think Brendon Rodgers is a great forward thinking manager, for all the shit I want to talk about them, I simply can't. He plays good football, he defends his players, and he'd much rather see Coutinho/Sterling/Saurez/Sturridge on the same pitch versus the King who'd never have Sterling/Coutinho together on the pitch for fear of too much fret and not enough tackle. They'll be fine next season provided Sturridge stays fit. They'll still create loads of chances and Rodgers will do what it takes to play good football. If by January they aren't up to speed, fully expect them to spend cash to find the game changing player they need. Rodgers has been great for them and I thought he would be from day one tbh. Even if they don't match last season they'll play good football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 If Arsenal got one more to quality player I could really see them winning the league this season Yeah but we say that about Arsenal every year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 If Arsenal got one more to quality player I could really see them winning the league this season Yeah but we say that about Arsenal every year Was just going to say that. Usually around this time that I start thinking they've got it in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 @PeteGravesSky Loic Remy completing #LFC medical in USA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 What an absolute diva. Well rid of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 wasn't aimed at you btw...just seeing him bang them them in for Liverpool is going to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 We are turning into a very decent stepping stone for players mind. No need to question why they'd want to come here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Shit wages in France/Holland -> NUFC avg/lowish wages and shop window -> Move to "big club" Fuck off Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Aye, it's sad that if someone like Satka or Aarons break onto the scene like a Luke Shaw, they'd be off in 1-2 years time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 We are turning into a very decent stepping stone for players mind. No need to question why they'd want to come here. Outside the top 5 we're the next ones in line imo. We've always had a decent pull on players, wether it's a stepping stone or any other reason Newcastle is still seen as a good club to play for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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