Sportsbet.io's English Premier League Football Pool Discussion Thread

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I see the Nikolas Jakcson move as a very good one for Chelsea, i mean he was not a special player at all, plus he missed a ton of clear goals so the better for Chelsea was to buy a new center forward and now with his sell they can have fresh money on their pockets and some fresh air also in their accounting for the financial fairplay. (nobody respect it)

We haven't sold him yet but there's a guarantee of him getting sold so that's good business from the board. I always wanted Jackson to leave the club because he was causing us lots of points. Someone else that should be going is sterling. Jackson was hodling us back, after his sales gets finalized, Chelsea will then be forced to look for a typical No 9 because I still don't think the club has someone in that capacity. J. Pedro isn't the outright striker but his goals contribution has been amazing so far. I can only imagine if we had a striker that can assist him, goals shouldn't have being our problem again.

[arallmuus]

Still can’t believe Isak plays for Liverpool.

Yeah actually cant believe that Liverpool would still sign him after Ekitike was starting off pretty good.

Someone else that should be going is sterling.

Nah he is not leaving anywhere for sure. He got paid £325,000 per week and that is a huge amount for a 30 years old player that barely make any impact for the last 3 seasons. He probably would stay for full season in Chelsea before deciding his future career but seriously there is no reason for him to rush though

[slaman29]

What a strange feeling is to see Walker in the Burnley, im waiting to see him playing against his former team Manchester City.

Did anybody see how he played so far? I remember in City he was among the slowest players in his last season, at least to my observation. Even Messi who is much older seems to spring faster, but that again could be just my brain comprehending a favorite player against someone I don't really know.

However at the same time Salah is 33 and still beats people at sprinting, very envious about this guy!

Are you sure about that? I dont really remember how fast or slow he was in his last season at Manchester City and i dont see him playing for AcMilan so i cant talk so much about it.
But as far as i knew he was sell because of a problem in the dressroom or with the wife of other player or maybe im wrong.

At least when I was watching Walker just seemed super slow for his position, not the same as before when Pep started him out. And I am almost almost 100% sure when watching highlights in the Burnley game he was so slow hence he fouled so much. But I must mention he was just a few seasons ago the fastest player in EPL, before his last season where he really declined.

But just because you are the fastest does not mean you are consistently fast in all the areas of play, like 1 v 1 and defending positions, which is more important than just racing with a guy for a ball. In attackers turning, and being positioning to attackers he seemed really slow. And its not like Manchester United had the fastest attackers.

Which is what makes the AC Milan move sensible since Italy is the slowest of the big leagues (and EPL the fastest).

Now about other players wife, lol, that kind of news I am never aware! Manchester City has a lot of naughty boys it seems  

[buwaytress]

One more week to the next round of games and I can't bear it. Tennis will be over tomorrow, Formula 1 still isn't my cup of tea, and American football is still probably a step too far (I honestly tried watching KC but maybe 4am games do my head in huh).

And yeah, qualifiers for WC are a bit better than NL, but for me, still not really watchable. I'm not even tuning into AFCON as I normally do. Maybe I've become "elitist"? Is this a step away from becoming bored with football?

Actually can't wait to meet City, Chelski, Manure rightaway!

[KTChampions]

One more week to the next round of games and I can't bear it. Tennis will be over tomorrow, Formula 1 still isn't my cup of tea, and American football is still probably a step too far (I honestly tried watching KC but maybe 4am games do my head in huh).

And yeah, qualifiers for WC are a bit better than NL, but for me, still not really watchable. I'm not even tuning into AFCON as I normally do. Maybe I've become "elitist"? Is this a step away from becoming bored with football?

Actually can't wait to meet City, Chelski, Manure rightaway!

Same. Yesterday I even watched hockey (the beginning of the season in my country - the Continental Hockey League), but it was boring (even taking into account that the game went to a shootout).
National team games started to really piss me off last season because they kept interrupting it in the first half of season. When they were finished it was a real celebration. And now again the same shit. I am coming to the idea that the qualifying games should be played as a separate, isolated tournament. It would be more interesting and these games would not break the calendar of national championships.

[igebotz]

One more week to the next round of games and I can't bear it. Tennis will be over tomorrow, Formula 1 still isn't my cup of tea, and American football is still probably a step too far (I honestly tried watching KC but maybe 4am games do my head in huh).

And yeah, qualifiers for WC are a bit better than NL, but for me, still not really watchable. I'm not even tuning into AFCON as I normally do. Maybe I've become "elitist"? Is this a step away from becoming bored with football?

Actually can't wait to meet City, Chelski, Manure rightaway!

Careful what you wish for, remember how your team performed in the last 3 games, not something to be proud of 

I've been watching the Europe WC qualifiers, tuned in Nigeria vs Rwanda and slept off after 45mins. African WC qualifiers are usually boring so wasn't expecting much. Boring week altogether.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

I've been watching the Europe WC qualifiers, tuned in Nigeria vs Rwanda and slept off after 45mins. African WC qualifiers are usually boring so wasn't expecting much. Boring week altogether.

Don't say that sheriff, maybe the Nigerian game was boring but not others. Lots of goals are getting scored and we have to give the boys some credits because they're entertaining us.

Just yesterday only we saw about 45+ goals being scored across all the matches that were played. The super egales games ended with just one goal but matches between Djibouti Vs Burkina Faso saw 6 goals, Morocco Vs Niger, had 5 goals, Dr congo game had 4 goals, Uganda game also has 4 goals. I can go on and on, lots of games had lots of goals and were entertaining.

Personally I didn't watch the Nigerian game but had the opportunity to watch other great games. The week wasn't that boring for me but obviously I miss the clubs actions and can't wait for them to resume.

[un_rank]

Same. Yesterday I even watched hockey (the beginning of the season in my country - the Continental Hockey League), but it was boring (even taking into account that the game went to a shootout).

Tennis got me to the weekend and MMA is getting me through that. I do not feel the effect of this international break, being the first of the season that just started. Those mid seasons ones when I am fully settled into the groove of football are the ones that leaves me with nothing to do.

It has been years I watched a hockey match. I think I remember they have low scoring matches similar to football, but I am not sure if that is right now.

- Jay -

[igebotz]

Don't say that sheriff, maybe the Nigerian game was boring but not others. Lots of goals are getting scored and we have to give the boys some credits because they're entertaining us.

Not always but most of the time they're just too boring and dry.

What's with the News of Onana moving to Turkey on loan- he's not all that good but the new guy Lammens doesn't look too good to me. Amorim should have kept him until January.

It has been years I watched a hockey match. I think I remember they have low scoring matches similar to football, but I am not sure if that is right now.

Yes and BTS markets too- more fights than goals.

[un_rank]

What's with the News of Onana moving to Turkey on loan- he's not all that good but the new guy Lammens doesn't look too good to me. Amorim should have kept him until January.

He has always been a terrible keeper with an even worse personality. I wonder how the team put up with him for so long. Bayindir already looked to be the first choice this season before the signing of Lammens. Onana was not called up for a couple of matches and the one he did play in against Grimbsyl he was really poor.

I did not watch him much at Inter, but the few times I did, he looked decent, far from his current form.

- Jay -

[darbitmobilerecovery]

Same. Yesterday I even watched hockey (the beginning of the season in my country - the Continental Hockey League), but it was boring (even taking into account that the game went to a shootout).

Tennis got me to the weekend and MMA is getting me through that. I do not feel the effect of this international break, being the first of the season that just started. Those mid seasons ones when I am fully settled into the groove of football are the ones that leaves me with nothing to do.

It has been years I watched a hockey match. I think I remember they have low scoring matches similar to football, but I am not sure if that is right now.

- Jay -

Is impossible for me to find a proper replacement for the football of clubs.

Even the good international games for qualifiers are not so good to see. So for me is one of the worst times always when this shit international breaks comes.

The good thing is we can enjoy the weekend without even looking into which match is playing.

[igebotz]

He has always been a terrible keeper with an even worse personality. I wonder how the team put up with him for so long. Bayindir already looked to be the first choice this season before the signing of Lammens. Onana was not called up for a couple of matches and the one he did play in against Grimbsyl he was really poor.

I did not watch him much at Inter, but the few times I did, he looked decent, far from his current form.

At Manutd, but not generally.  He was one of the top goalkeepers at Ajax, played against us a few times and was good, did great at Inter too.  I felt bad the season Manutd got him ahead of Chelsea  I was a huge fan and wanted him to join Chelsea.  Perhaps he could have turned out well for us. Who knows.

Reminds me of our former goalkeeper, Mendy who conquered Europe and became a ghost afterwards.

[un_rank]

Even the good international games for qualifiers are not so good to see. So for me is one of the worst times always when this shit international breaks comes.

Same for me. When it comes to international football, qualifiers do not do it for me, it has to be the actual competition. This could be why I enjoyed the UEFA NAtions League even though it was a glorified qualifying competition.

Reminds me of our former goalkeeper, Mendy who conquered Europe and became a ghost afterwards.

He joins a long list of players and coaches who pass through Man. Utd and become a shadow of their previous selves. Let's see how he performs in Turkey.

- Jay -

[igebotz]

Jackson and his agent contributed €3m out of the €16.5m loan fee Bayern Munich paid to us and Bayern president is saying he must start 40 games to make the move permanent that's another way of saying "we're not signing him" cause no way he starts 40 games. I'll be there 

He should go and learn Arabic, no way he'd coming to us after all the interviews and disrespect

[buwaytress]

Actually can't wait to meet City, Chelski, Manure rightaway!

Careful what you wish for, remember how your team performed in the last 3 games, not something to be proud of 

I've been watching the Europe WC qualifiers, tuned in Nigeria vs Rwanda and slept off after 45mins. African WC qualifiers are usually boring so wasn't expecting much. Boring week altogether.

That's actually a big reason why I want the tough games to come on thick and fast. Prefer to play these games badly and use them to get used to each other and improve. I actually really, really like so-called tough fixtures to come first. Besides, we played badly and still won all three. Surely can repeat the feat against Chelski.

Qualifiers are so poor even Salah gave a penalty to Marmoush. Malaysia failed very early on so I've lost interest in the qualifiers in AFC. Don't see any country worth supporting. It gets worse year after year after false dawns.

And yes, Palmer and Wirtz sidebet is still stinking badly. We really know how to pick our players, don't we?

[cryptofrka]

Jackson and his agent contributed €3m out of the €16.5m loan fee Bayern Munich paid to us and Bayern president is saying he must start 40 games to make the move permanent that's another way of saying "we're not signing him" cause no way he starts 40 games. I'll be there 

He should go and learn Arabic, no way he'd coming to us after all the interviews and disrespect

Kinda expected something like this. if it was 30-35 mil then I'd have felt differently - but with 80mil fee? No way.
Still a great deal for Chelsea, considering he's not worth even that 16 mil. These types of players should give 80% of their earnings to their agents.

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Less than a week ago until PL returns, there are 8 games on Saturday's program - from 13:30 - 23:00. Just to find some place to send the rest of the family there..

[igebotz]

Kinda expected something like this. if it was 30-35 mil then I'd have felt differently - but with 80mil fee? No way.
Still a great deal for Chelsea, considering he's not worth even that 16 mil. These types of players should give 80% of their earnings to their agents.

Paid €3m to facilitate his move to become a second choice in Bundesliga and getting disrespected even before kicking a ball by his own club president is crazy.

He said signing for Villarreal was the best moment of his career, we would send him back to Villarreal next season to continue his best moments. I'm certain he didn't read the " must start 40 games" clause in the papers he signed. Karma.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Jackson and his agent contributed €3m out of the €16.5m loan fee Bayern Munich paid to us and Bayern president is saying he must start 40 games to make the move permanent that's another way of saying "we're not signing him" cause no way he starts 40 games. I'll be there  

He should go and learn Arabic, no way he'd coming to us after all the interviews and disrespect

The big question is, how did Nico even get a chance to sign a permanent contract from Villarreal, for London blue? Mauricio Pochettino really saw nothing in that  player -- considering his stats at the former club before the offer was made. Maybe, he just felt he could of miss on introducing another Didier? Who knows

These types of players should give 80% of their earnings to their agents.

Man is all out for the money, with almost no value to give in return.

He said signing for Villarreal was the best moment of his career, we would send him back to Villarreal next season to continue his best moments.

You do know that this man would not even be allowed to play a second game if this was Madrid right? That's enough tolerance already!

[un_rank]

He should go and learn Arabic, no way he'd coming to us after all the interviews and disrespect

The club disrespected him first with how they handled the deal after the injury to Delap, plus signing for Villareal from his home country Senegal sure sounds like what could be a players proudest moment. It was his big move to Europe, setting him up for any other accomplishments he has had. I cannot see how that is disrespect to Chelsea.

Kinda expected something like this. if it was 30-35 mil then I'd have felt differently - but with 80mil fee? No way.
Still a great deal for Chelsea, considering he's not worth even that 16 mil. These types of players should give 80% of their earnings to their agents.

It is still bad business for Bayern. They are paying half of what Chelsea paid to get him for 8 years, but it is just a one year loan.
If they did not hope to keep him, does that mean he does not fit the profile of player they are looking for? Why trigger the deal at all?

- Jay -

[igebotz]

The big question is, how did Nico even get a chance to sign a permanent contract from Villarreal, for London blue? Mauricio Pochettino really saw nothing in that  player -- considering his stats at the former club before the offer was made. Maybe, he just felt he could of miss on introducing another Didier? Who knows

Just one of those guys with higher ceilings failing to meet expectations at a bigger club.

The club disrespected him first with how they handled the deal after the injury to Delap, plus signing for Villareal from his home country Senegal sure sounds like what could be a players proudest moment. It was his big move to Europe, setting him up for any other accomplishments he has had. I cannot see how that is disrespect to Chelsea.

I do not think that calling back players is disrespectful; what is disrespectful is his agent's shameful behaviour on social media.  We did the same with Mar Guiu and Chalobah; it's part of the game.

The club willing to sacrifice €16.5m loan fee to get him back was something?

The best moments in a player's career are always when they won titles and not their first professional contracts; he knew what he was doing.