Nismo
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The league is crap, There is no real compotition in it, the league consists of 3 major teams IMO.
Man U
Chelsea
Liverpool,
Now some might say Arsenal, i myself dont, as they havent really done much apart from Qualify for CL.
I read an Article in sundays News of the worlds and it was basicly saying what is the point in selling all the good players to the 3 big teams, The league has turned rubbish now as there just buying in players to create a makeshift team that will win. It was interviewing lots of players and 80% said they wouldnt like to go to the bigger teams as they allready have a head start for trophys , they would rather play in a team that has to work for it and earn it.
Now i aggree i would much rather play in a team that has to put 110% into there game.
I love the idea that was said about sticking the 3 team into that super league that would then bring back the league and it would be anyones game!
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topshot_2k
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i believe i have said this before but got told i was deluded  
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Marc
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Arsenal won the League unbeaten in 2004, won the FA Cup in 2005 and reached the final of the CL and now the League Cup.
I think this season only showed the potential of the Arsenal squad and their formed dipped off when they lost 3 players. I think next season, injury permitting they will be challenging.
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Hammer
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Why aren't teams like Spurs or Newcastle challenging though? Terrible management at every level that's why.
You can't penalise the big 4 for being succesful, the teams in the tier underneath should concentrate on moving up a level rather than drag the top tier down one.
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topshot_2k
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
Why aren't teams like Spurs or Newcastle challenging though? Terrible management at every level that's why.
You can't penalise the big 4 for being succesful, the teams in the tier underneath should concentrate on moving up a level rather than drag the top tier down one.
disagree, think jol, directors etc are finally building a squad that will compete
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Dean_W
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Originally posted by Hammer
You can't penalise the big 4 for being succesful, the teams in the tier underneath should concentrate on moving up a level rather than drag the top tier down one.
This man talks sense.
It's like F1, did they ever tell Schumacher to go race on his own??
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
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Originally posted by Hammer
Why aren't teams like Spurs or Newcastle challenging though? Terrible management at every level that's why.
You can't penalise the big 4 for being succesful, the teams in the tier underneath should concentrate on moving up a level rather than drag the top tier down one.
disagree, think jol, directors etc are finally building a squad that will compete
Sorry i should have included 'in the past' somewhere within that sentence. I like where Jol's taking Spurs if im being truthful they play a brand of football, when on form, comparable to an Arsenal or Man United. I'd rather watch them than a Chelsea for example.
Keep your best players and you'll get somwhere.
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topshot_2k
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hopefully, all depends on what happens during the summer, if we hold onto players and strengthen the squad more we may have a chance. if berbatov goes it would be a massive setback
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Mather.16v
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as said spurs in the coming seasons will improve and imo break into the top four. also i think big sam will start a new era at newcastle and will be up there in a few years, hes got the foundation, money and a few quality player behind him to build on
if it wasnt for chelskis millions the league would be alot different
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Tarrantino
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Originally posted by Marc
Arsenal won the League unbeaten in 2004, won the FA Cup in 2005 and reached the final of the CL and now the League Cup.
I think this season only showed the potential of the Arsenal squad and their formed dipped off when they lost 3 players. I think next season, injury permitting they will be challenging.
even tho you support man poo, you talk sense 
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RyanSxi
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you can't say "let's get rid of the top 3 clubs because they are too good" thats just daft
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Mad Moe
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Originally posted by Mather.16v
if it wasnt for chelskis millions the league would be alot different
The only difference would be that you would have a Big 3 instead of a big 4 with the fourth Champions League spot being up for grabs between a half a dozen teams.
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Jamie Walby
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Originally posted by Marc
Arsenal won the League unbeaten in 2004, won the FA Cup in 2005 and reached the final of the CL and now the League Cup.
I think this season only showed the potential of the Arsenal squad and their formed dipped off when they lost 3 players. I think next season, injury permitting they will be challenging.
Id also say that but didnt through fear of being called biased.
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messham11
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Key word TIME, and no manager seems to get it nowadays. Look at Liverpool under Roy Evans, finished 8th 7th and 10th or something. That wasnt that long ago.
Needs a good manager and chairman and give it a good 5 years at least, u seem to get 2-3 yrs and thats it nowadays.
But you cant penalise the top clubs for getting it right 
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Nismo
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Originally posted by messham11
But you cant penalise the top clubs for getting it right
Im not sayin penalise anyone, but ANY club could be bought out by some rich guy and then win the league, its just fabricating a team , not building a team up like the old days.
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Rob_Quads
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I would not call the league crap at all.
As for the top 3 - I would say top 4 - thay have been consistent winners for the last few years. Arsenal might have only 'just' qualified but were in the final last year!
Compare the top 4 trophy cabinets to the others and there is quite a gap
The best thing about the league IMO is that anyone can beat anyone on thier day. There are no games that are a given i.e. West Ham doing the double over Arsenal, ManU being beaten by West Ham at home etc, etc
[Edited on 23-05-2007 by Rob_Quads]
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Tommy L
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its not crap...its just too predictable these days
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Tommy
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In most top leagues theres a handfull that are much better than others.
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by Nismo
The league is crap, There is no real compotition in it, the league consists of 3 major teams IMO.
Man U
Chelsea
Liverpool,
Now some might say Arsenal, i myself dont, as they havent really done much apart from Qualify for CL.
I read an Article in sundays News of the worlds and it was basicly saying what is the point in selling all the good players to the 3 big teams, The league has turned rubbish now as there just buying in players to create a makeshift team that will win. It was interviewing lots of players and 80% said they wouldnt like to go to the bigger teams as they allready have a head start for trophys , they would rather play in a team that has to work for it and earn it.
Now i aggree i would much rather play in a team that has to put 110% into there game.
I love the idea that was said about sticking the 3 team into that super league that would then bring back the league and it would be anyones game!
just the same in Scotland...And Rangers and Celtic to leave and league might improve or could be the death of it...But competition is getting better in the SPL...
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Joe
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Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
its not crap...its just too predictable these days
Hardly predictable, no-one could've predicted UTD's form this season. I thought Chelsea would romp away with it.
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Hammer
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Anyone that say's it's too predictable could the please tell me who will win it next year who will be relegated and who will win the cups as i could make a few bob off it, thanks.
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Joe
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Sheff UTD will be allowed to play in 21 team Premiership and will win, undefeated all season. Plus will take the FA cup, place your bet now Hammer.
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Marc
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Originally posted by Hammer
Anyone that say's it's too predictable could the please tell me who will win it next year who will be relegated and who will win the cups as i could make a few bob off it, thanks.
Arsenal
Manchester United
Chelsea
Liverpool
Fulham
Wigan
Manchester City
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J da Silva
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I'm not going to slag any English team off, well done for doing what they've done, but this is what I was putting across in my Brazilian League thread, different teams challenge each year, not because it's a better league but the finances of all Brazilian clubs are more or less the same.
English Premiership is only an equivilant to a Brazilian State league in terms of guessing who's going to finish where.
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J da Silva
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
Anyone that say's it's too predictable could the please tell me who will win it next year who will be relegated and who will win the cups as i could make a few bob off it, thanks.
Arsenal
Manchester United
Chelsea
Liverpool
Fulham
Wigan
Manchester City
Chelsea
Liverpool
Man Utd
Arsenal
Wigan
Sunderland
WBA/Derby
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