[Closed] A 2015/16 Football Thread

United's share price has gone up. As far as the clubs owners are concerned, that is the only thing that matters

Well LVG sacked, never saw that coming 😉
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36356584
Longest sacking in the world this week

Won't somebody please think of [s]the children[/s] Juan Mata 🙁

I've never really liked united. But the way they've handled this after the David Moyes sacking is certainly short of class.

Will be interesting where giggs ends up, he's played his part in the failure of the last 2 managers, although I'm sure he can't do a worse job than Gary Neville

Its certainly going to be an interesting season next year.

1. Pep arrives
2. Some new Chelski stooge arrives
3. Moany arrives
4. Will LCFC prove to be a one season wonder?
5. Will Poch continues Spurs improvement?
6. Will it finally be Le Profs last year?
7. Will Klopp show why he's so highly rated?
8. Will Koeman continue Southampton's improvement
9. Who will be sacked first?

But before that......the Euros! Will Woy and England make it out of the group?

Maureen will make Manchester a toxic place for football. Let's hope Pep is up for the fight and that the FA clamp down on any pathetic behaviour like the eye poking when Maureen was at Madrid.

First battle will be the transfer window.

But before that......the Euros! Will Woy and England make it out of the group?

Depends how many games lovable racist Jamie Vardy misses through weddings.

So based on my previous post, my top eight predictions for the Prem next year. (I love reading back to the start of these threads seeing such ridiculous statements)

1. Man U
2. Man City
3. Arsenal
4. Leicester City
5. Spurs
6. Chelski
7. West Ham
8. Liverpool

Biggest flop of next season:

Zlatan

Just don't think he's right for Premier League football

1. Arsenal
2. Man City
3. Chelsea
4. Man Utd
5. Spurs
6. Liverpool/Saints
7. West Ham
8. Leicester City

Edit: Ninja edit as I think Saints/Liverpool are too close to call.

^^ saints for sixth or seventh again. Wham have New Stadium Syndrome to deal with

Leicester will struggle next season I reckon - other teams will take them seriously and they have the distraction of Big Cup.

Maureen will make Manchester a toxic place for football

he is a dick but pathetic name calling like this is pathetic.
Please not a football thread like this.

I'm not making any predictions before everyone flashes the cash (That includes you Arsene)

1. Arsenal

If they couldn't win this season when the other big teams fell short, then they won't next either.

If Spurs keep their squad together they will finish top 4 again IMO.

Maureen will make Manchester a toxic place for football

He certainly lacks your gravitas in dealing with folk...oh the irony
he is a dick but pathetic name calling like this is pathetic.

Please not a football thread like this.

Did I miss something? Am I so out of the loop, I missed Maureen becoming a heinous slur?

I think it is because he is about to become united manager, it seemed fine to insult Jose at the start of the thread when he was managing chelski.

m I so out of the loop, I missed Maureen becoming a heinous slur?

Do you wish to argue it's a sign of respect and that was why they used it ?

I dont like Jose FWIW but at least say why and dont just use a females name to have a go at him , at least moaninho has some humor and truth in it unlike your post 😉

I suppose one could liken him pejoratively to a waiter.

Zlatan: all the press in France is that he's going to LA. As for no good in the EPL he made England look rather stupid the last time he played us. He's a quality player strong, great in the air, good finisher. He'd do very well in the EPL.

As for 2016/17 I can't see Arsenal, Man U, Man City or Chelsea winning the title without a material change. 3 clubs with new managers and squads in dissarray. Liverpool could be the dark horse with Klop further making his mark. If Leicester keep their players I could see another top 4 finish. Spurs have to man up and face the fact they should start as favourites, they'll change the mix a bit but their core is very good and will be fir a good few years

- can you not read?

I did try, but still didn't get it, so asked for clarification 🙁

I wonder what the odds are for Leicester outside of the top 10 ?

- don't take any pleasure from saying it but I think they might well do so

As I have said a few times, I am 100% sure this season was an anomaly.

Next season I will expect to see LFC around 7-8th.

The funny thing is Arsenal could have blown the league out the water, but they just Arsenaled it up. They only got second cause Spurs went peak Spurs. Hmm...maybe they are the new Arsenal?

We will not win the league again with Wenger in charge

bongohoohaa - Member
I missed Maureen becoming a heinous slur?

It's not, it's just utterly shit patter, stop it.

Stop what? I didn't do anything.

[i] I am 100% sure this season was an anomaly.[/i]

Are you prepared to offer me 5000-1 on that? 😆

On that note, I imagine all odds will be slashed on the upcoming season. Even newly promoted teams will be seeing 500-1 rather than 5000-1.

1. Arsenal

If they couldn't win this season when the other big teams fell short, then they won't next either.

If Spurs keep their squad together they will finish top 4 again IMO.

Clearly those are sensible and logical statements. However, if this season has been anything to go by.....completely worthless! 😕

Jose is a man who invites strong opinions by the way he conducts himself. I wonder of he'll stick his fingers in Pep's eyes again ?

Amusing to read the first page predictions - the Luverpool comments were very astute

Loved this

scandal42 - Member 
Top of the league, we're Leicester City, we're top of the league.
That a was a nice '**** you' to all of those supposed pundit experts, we were rampant.

Will be upset if we don't take the title off Chelsea now.

Bravo!!

Jose is a man who invites strong opinions by the way he conducts himself. I wonder of he'll stick his fingers in Pep's eyes again ?

jambalaya makes a very good point here...maybe maureen will hide in a laundry basket again once his abrasive personality has had a brush with the FA

i hope united dont decide to employ a female doctor either...if its not maureen having a go at her then it'll be giggs giving her a good going over!!

Jose has become a parody of himself now - it used to be entertaining, now its just annoying narcissism.

He could redeem himself however - how about putting a badge saying "respect" on all the Man U players' shirts. This will/might remind them not to swear at the officials among other misdemeanors? It could catch on at other clubs.

Then they could ask the supporters to respect each other and the authorities too - following the players'/managers' example.

Long shot I know....

He could redeem himself however - how about putting a badge saying "respect" on all the Man U players' shirts. This will/might remind them not to swear at the officials among other misdemeanors? It could catch on at other clubs.

Then they could ask the supporters to respect each other and the authorities too - following the players'/managers' example.

Long shot I know....

and stop stuff like this hopefully...
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good club often let down by its classless fans and now they have a classless manager

I am 100% sure this season was an anomaly.

[i]Are you prepared to offer me 5000-1 on that? [/i]

..I imagine all odds will be slashed on the upcoming season. Even newly promoted teams will be seeing 500-1 rather than 5000-1

I'll take that as a 'No' then! 😆

(Maybe 99.9%)

Jose is a man who invites strong opinions by the way he conducts himself. I wonder of he'll stick his fingers in Pep's eyes again ?

there must be come subject where what you type is not factually incorrect?

good club often let down by its classless fans and now they have a classless manager

Why do so many footy fans have to do this childish playground level of taunting

Breaking News: Arsenal sign Granit Xhaka.

For once, the media were right!

and.....Rafa Benitez rocked: Arsenal make shock approach for £10m Newcastle star

ARSENAL have reportedly made an approach to sign Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko.

Did someone insert a firework up Le Profs rear end? 😯

Moussa Sissoko

Seems an odd choice. Especially as my mate's sister's dog's vet's etc etc said he was in for Kanté.

Sissoko has been linked for 2 years, rafa now officially at nufc according to sky with full control of football. I'd honestly be looking at loans for the big players with sell ons if needed. Sissoko was playing for the transfer though which doesn't sit well really

Where is the story about sissoko?

Where is the story about sissoko?

It's probably just the transfer bullshit generator starting early.

Where is the story about sissoko?

I[i]t's probably just the transfer bullshit generator starting early.[/i]

Yep probably, I copied and pasted that straight off the Sky Sports webs site, but the second half of that story has now disappeared!

You think it might not be true??? 😯

Rockape63 - Member
Its certainly going to be an interesting season next year.

1. Pep arrives
2. Some new Chelski stooge arrives
3. Moany arrives
4. Will LCFC prove to etc.etc.

This and others all go to back up a great observation I read once that the beauty of football is that the season comes to an end and then it starts all over again.

It's great!

With the Euros being this year I think the transfers, like Arsenal getting Xhaka, will all be done relatively early. As any hot prospects that play a blinder could see their prices rocket.

Obviously this can backfire, so fully expect Xhaka to have a stinker then break his ankle.

[i]Fully expect Wiltshire to have a stinker then break his ankle.
[/i]

FTFY

that is unfair he will look awesome and then break his ankle

The latest Jose stumbling block....

"But it has emerged that Chelsea still own the 'Jose Mourinho' name as a trademark - meaning United may need to pay a six-figure sum for the rights"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36382637

WTF!

Wiltshire

You're an Arsenal fan, eh? 😉

clearly I meant Wilshire.....must have been my iPhone correcting me and sadly the old mince pies don't work very well anymore. 😥

Wilshire

Third time lucky? 😉

In other news, the latest Freakonomics podcast is titled The Longest Of Longshots, and is about Leicester City winning the prem.

When the uncelebrated Leicester City Football Club won the English Premier League, it wasn’t just the biggest underdog story in recent history. It was a sign of changing economics — and that other impossible, wonderful events might be lurking just around the corner.

http://freakonomics.com/podcast/leicester-city/

Nearly there!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36392384

Zlatan signing announcement to follow ?

According to this mornings press, just about every player in Europe that still has the use of both legs is about to sign for United

[url= http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/manchester-united-finally-appoint-manager-as-loathsome-as-they-are-20160527109149 ]Daily Mash[/url] nails it

Rashford looks a proper talent.

When was the last time United actually brought someone through the academy system?

Hands up who forgot England were playing tonight.

*raises hand*

yup, missed the first 15 mins 🙂

Hands up who thought the Scotch had qualified for the euros, i thought they had as it was so easy 😳

When was the last time United actually brought someone through the academy system?

When was the last time United actually brought someone through the academy system?

And with the arrival of [s]Maureen[/s] [oops, sorry JY] Jose, there won't be many more. 🙂

Rashford does look good though. As much as I disliked [s]Baconface[/s] [oops, sorry again JY] Fergie, if he did one thing right with the youngsters, he bloody looked after them and made sure they spent their first few years with their feet on the ground. I hope Rashford is being nursed well and kept away from agents.

[quote=deadlydarcy ]I hope Rashford is being nursed well and kept away from agents.

Amen.

See R.Sterling for how not to do it.

See R.Sterling for how not to do it.

I'm sure he cries himself to sleep with only his millions of pounds as comfort 😉

At least Marcus Rashford is a better shout for MOTM than Danny Rose was, Glen.

Green machine just conceded late equaliser against the Dutchies. 😐

[quote=bongohoohaa ]
I'm sure he cries himself to sleep with only his millions of pounds as comfort

He'll live with it for sure.

But no class. Here today, gone tomorrow.

Oh Glen Hoddle you complete madman

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Junky my Photobucket wasn't working so couldn't reply on the day. I'll reword my post for correctness for you

Jose is a man who invites strong opinions by the way he conducts himself. I wonder of he'll stick his fingers in Pep's [b]club colleague's[/b] eyes again ?

I don't have the video to hand but I recall him chasing after Pep shouting abuse

What a truley horrible man he is.

Don't see why England wouldn't take Rashford over Sterling - of Kane, Vardy and Rooney you'd pick 2 or all 3 every game (tactics may mean onky 2). So you need an impact sub ... that seems a no-brainer

Thanks for the respect [s]paddy[/s] Darcy 😉

What a truley horrible man he is.

I am no defender of Jose and I am sure he will be up to his usual at Man u.
He has done some seriously bad stuff in his time even by ranting managers standards- so did Fergie though and he bore terrible grudges against journos who had a pop at him or his son.

He will do his usual win things, annoy everyone and leave in a shit storm largely of his own making.

Maureen will fit in with that club, the most hated club in Britain, (apart from celtic that is, spits)
Hopefully he'll carry on where he left off, upset the dressing room, abuse the women there and finish tenth (fingers crossed)

ON the plus side Jose is not a hate filled sectarian racist

I like the way you speak about abusing women then use a woman name to "abuse" him.... beautiful.

[quote=Junkyard ]ON the plus side= Jose is not a hate filled sectarian racist

Give him a chance, he's only just signed for Utd.

Blimey thats some hate coming from 'He who is not English' 😯
Junkyard have you ever thought of leaving the internet alone for a while?
For the sake of your mental health?
you seem to take these discussions a bit personally.... just an observation

Thanks for the "concern" for my mental well being but "hating " sectarians and racists is the sign of sanity and its racists who are the ones with the real issues, as I am sure you are well aware.

Give him a chance, he's only just signed for Utd.

He will do his usual win things, annoy everyone and leave in a shit storm largely of his own making.

He's the closest you can get to a guarantee of winning stuff. Unfortunately 😐 The complaints regarding style - unfounded IMO - will go out the window as soon as Utd win the title again.

I dont think Man u are that bad tbh its just that LvG made us look bad

Its hard to tell but IMHO we only really need a right sided winger - possibly a midfielder-I still hop Herrera steps up - and a ball playing defender taller than Blind.

I am not sure if we lack creativity and attacking verve or if vG just eradicated it with his procesh

Might need some pace and height in which case Mata is in trouble,

As much as I dislike Jose, all the people saying he's not the manu way clearly choose to ignore his Madrid team, most goals scored in a la liga season according to an article I read recently.

The footballing authorities display their usual anti doping stance.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36406071

In his defence to Uefa's disciplinary committee, Sakho questioned whether the fat burner-type substance which caused him to fail the test should be on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances.

WTactualF

btw CL Final is live streaming on Youtube.