Guest neesy111 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I had a look the other day; only twice in the last ten seasons have you actually needed as many as 40 points to stay up. Average to be fourth bottom is only 36/37 points. Villa/Wigan are currently on course for about 34 points. That 02/03 season was a big anomaly in that trend. I think it'll be 36 points this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Cisse's goal makes me laugh every time I see it. Same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I said a couple of months ago that i thought West Ham would be one of the relegated sides. Or at least could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fraser Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Was there any evidence to back it up? No. I've checked Statto and it seems to hold true except Sheffield Utd last time they went down. I haven't been meticulous though. I've now checked since the PL went to 20 teams and apart from Sheffield Utd who were 7 points clear, it's true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 He puts in a terrific cross. Nobody's taking advantage. I'd have him over Jonas. I think the Norwegian commentator today mentioned that he had put in 200 crosses this season, and zero assists. Now, IDK if that is true or if I misheard, but he does put in a lot of crosses each game, and you would think that at least one of those would have smashed into Cole or Carrolls face and into the net if they were of any quality. I´d still have him over Jonas ability wise as he is good at relieving pressure when he takes the ball and runs with it, much like Jonas used to. None of them would start in my preferred line up though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It is fairly hilarious that that they bought Jarvis to cross and Carroll to head them in and it hasn't happened once. I mean it's not as if another club tried exactly the same simplistic nonsense the season before to the same result or anything... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Are there any signs that Marseille want to keep Barton? Could possibly see Fat Sam try for him again in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 This might be regarded as somewhat insensitive, but is there any particular reason why West Ham were commemorating the 20th anniversary of Bobby Moore's death? Do they do it every 10 years? Do any other clubs do the same thing for the deaths of their legends? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 This might be regarded as somewhat insensitive, but is there any particular reason why West Ham were commemorating the 20th anniversary of Bobby Moore's death? Do they do it every 10 years? Do any other clubs do the same thing for the deaths of their legends? Not sure there's any reason other than it's 20 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I think QPR, Reading and Villa/Wigan will go down. Will be interesting to see how Villa get on in their next few games. Wigan usually find their feet sometime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Are there any signs that Marseille want to keep Barton? Could possibly see Fat Sam try for him again in the summer. Didn't the porn magnates indicate they didn't want Barton last summer? “We didn’t sign El Hadji Diouf because the manager listened to the supporters. We discussed Barton last summer and Sam [Hammers boss Sam Allardyce] said he didn’t want the player. So it would doubly not happen now. “Dont forget, there wasn’t a queue of clubs to take him anyway. So I actually believe they will have to pay a club to take Joey Barton. They won’t get a transfer fee. "I think they will struggle to give him away.” "@Joey7Barton You must find a way to control this anger. I urge you to seek help before you self destruct." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It is fairly hilarious that that they bought Jarvis to cross and Carroll to head them in and it hasn't happened once. I mean it's not as if another club tried exactly the same simplistic nonsense the season before to the same result or anything... Don't think it's the only reason like. Shame for Jarvis, looked decent on his premiership debut season, been steadily downhill since then, though I've not seen much of him at wham he's hardly been making headlines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It is fairly hilarious that that they bought Jarvis to cross and Carroll to head them in and it hasn't happened once. I mean it's not as if another club tried exactly the same simplistic nonsense the season before to the same result or anything... Don't think it's the only reason like. Shame for Jarvis, looked decent on his premiership debut season, been steadily downhill since then, though I've not seen much of him at wham he's hardly been making headlines. "My manager wanted Andy Carroll, so we backed him. "Andy was the perfect player for him and the style of football we play. "We play a lot of high balls, a lot of crosses - quite exciting football, not just humping it but clever crossing - and Sam wanted Jarvis to supply the crosses because he is a fantastic crosser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Everyone on 29/30 is more or less save. Need 7/8 points in 11 games to guarantee safety. Will be done. Wham won't get relegated unless they go on a horrible run of form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Everyone on 29/30 is more or less save. Need 7/8 points in 11 games to guarantee safety. Will be done. Wham won't get relegated unless they go on a horrible run of form. Their fixture list is rather nasty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ozil better than Iniesta?! Please read..... i said he was better than him last season not in general. Özil is woefully unconsistant, which is pretty ridiculous when you see his stats, but he still has to find that in his game, particularly against big sides. He's young though, and that's the kind of thing you attain with age. Benzema being so off-form is one of the reasons Madrid are so bad this year, Ronaldo can't do it all alone (even though sometimes it looks like he can). He's hugely talented and unplayable on his day, but ultimately the quintessential confidence player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slippery Sam Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It is fairly hilarious that that they bought Jarvis to cross and Carroll to head them in and it hasn't happened once. I mean it's not as if another club tried exactly the same simplistic nonsense the season before to the same result or anything... Don't think it's the only reason like. Shame for Jarvis, looked decent on his premiership debut season, been steadily downhill since then, though I've not seen much of him at wham he's hardly been making headlines. "My manager wanted Andy Carroll, so we backed him. "Andy was the perfect player for him and the style of football we play. "We play a lot of high balls, a lot of crosses - quite exciting football, not just humping it but clever crossing - and Sam wanted Jarvis to supply the crosses because he is a fantastic crosser. Wham will have to make a decision on 'big Ahhhndee Cawuw' at the end of the season. Will they still want to punt £18m on him? Surely not. His value is around £12 now? £35m ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 His value is around £12 now? £7m at a push Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just seen the highlights from the game last night, what a strike from Bale! Jussi Jaaskelainen had a cracking game mind, seemed to produce some quality saves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ozil better than Iniesta?! Please read..... i said he was better than him last season not in general. Özil is woefully unconsistant, which is pretty ridiculous when you see his stats, but he still has to find that in his game, particularly against big sides. He's young though, and that's the kind of thing you attain with age. Benzema being so off-form is one of the reasons Madrid are so bad this year, Ronaldo can't do it all alone (even though sometimes it looks like he can). He's hugely talented and unplayable on his day, but ultimately the quintessential confidence player. Personally I thought Iniesta was a fair better than Ozil last season. I see Ozil struggling for periods of games quite often, I agree about the consistency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Everyone on 29/30 is more or less save. Need 7/8 points in 11 games to guarantee safety. Will be done. Wham won't get relegated unless they go on a horrible run of form. Their fixture list is rather nasty. Certain they won't go down. Both Wigan and Villa need 7 more points than Wham over 11 games. Don't see them both doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It is fairly hilarious that that they bought Jarvis to cross and Carroll to head them in and it hasn't happened once. I mean it's not as if another club tried exactly the same simplistic nonsense the season before to the same result or anything... Don't think it's the only reason like. Shame for Jarvis, looked decent on his premiership debut season, been steadily downhill since then, though I've not seen much of him at wham he's hardly been making headlines. "My manager wanted Andy Carroll, so we backed him. "Andy was the perfect player for him and the style of football we play. "We play a lot of high balls, a lot of crosses - quite exciting football, not just humping it but clever crossing - and Sam wanted Jarvis to supply the crosses because he is a fantastic crosser. Ah right so guess they'll sell him when Carroll leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Everyone on 29/30 is more or less save. Need 7/8 points in 11 games to guarantee safety. Will be done. Wham won't get relegated unless they go on a horrible run of form. Their fixture list is rather nasty. Certain they won't go down. Both Wigan and Villa need 7 more points than Wham over 11 games. Don't see them both doing it. You know, when you put it like that, I actually can. Their next five fixtures: West Ham: Stoke (A), Chelsea (A), West Brom (H), Liverpool (A), Southampton (A). Wigan: Liverpool (H), Newcastle (H), Norwich (H), QPR (A), Swansea (H). Villa: Man City (H), Reading (A), QPR (H), Liverpool (H), Stoke (A). I can see West Ham losing all five. Wigan could actually be above them, and I can see Villa beating Reading and QPR. The next game is West Ham vs Wigan. Still a lot to play for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Not a bad line-up today, for a non-CL weekday: El Clasico at the Copa del Ray, Everton/Oldham FA Cup rematch, and Fiorentina/Bologna in Serie A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Not a bad line-up today, for a non-CL weekday: El Clasico at the Copa del Ray, Everton/Oldham FA Cup rematch, and Fiorentina/Bologna in Serie A. Its Bayern vs Dortmund today as well isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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