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

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Recently I am very poor and now drop from 10 to 13 but still happy I am in above pictures hopefully I will back in good position in next few weeks as this time International break was not good for me LFC is still on top and its very good for him he is super tipster for EPL.

I think we all still have a long way to go. One or two good round can give you a place in the top 5. Few weeks ago I was 14th or 15th then the round before the last one I had a good shot that bought me in top 5 and last round bought me in 2nd place. Still LFC leading though.

If you look at the table then you will see there are not much gap between all of us. I see you have 116.50 and that's not too far.

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Whoever said the FA needs to come up with fines for needless sacking? I'll support that.

I am not sure if I would support that, the way it is set up brings a bit more of drama to the game. I agree that some clubs are changing their managers way to often but that is sort of crime without victim. That manager who gets sacked usually gets full amount of money he would get if worked his whole agreed duration of the contract. In other words he gets full pay for 4 years of good job for actually doing 1 year of bad job. If that isn't a joke on his employer expanse (club owner) I don't know what is  

There's enough drama as it is, but docking them points for sacking managers mid season will add drama for you. Teams are already docked points for things like financial mismanagement and I think they should start doing it for managerial mismanagement  . Everybody knows in most cases sacking managers is pointless and achieves little to nothing other than instability at the club so I don't see why it's necessary in most instances. Does anyone think Ranieri should have been sacked? I never heard anyone say that was a good idea. Doubt you'll find many who think Poch should have gone either. Either see the season out with the manager you started with or pay the price. I really think the whole culture around managers being disposable needs to change because it's only going to get worse as they're easy fodder and targets to take the blame for the teams poor performances.

[cryptofrka]

Arsenal sacked Emery, Ljungberg taking over short-term.

A smart decision, I was shocked when they hired him in the first place. That guy is the biggest clown in football.
I wanted him to remain there forever but he stayed longer than he should.

Who will they be getting now, no way they can get Poch and I don't see Nagelsmann or even Rodgers switching there at this point.

[tomahawk9]

The Man Utd board just keeps getting exposed lol Poch sacked, Emery sacked, yet somehow Ole's still at fucking wheel   Man Utd (even the fans) have lost every bit of winning mentality they had left, they no longer care how the team's doing, doesn't matter if the team draws against a recently promoted team, or if they lose against a bunch of sheep farmers in the Europa League...No one in Manchester United fucking cares, it's so sad, i don't want them to be the next AC Milan  

Anyways, who's next?: Marco Silva? Pellegrini?

A smart decision, I was shocked when they hired him in the first place. That guy is the biggest clown in football.

Why exactly do you think he's a clown?

[Indymoney]

The Man Utd board just keeps getting exposed lol Poch sacked, Emery sacked, yet somehow Ole's still at fucking wheel   Man Utd (even the fans) have lost every bit of winning mentality they had left, they no longer care how the team's doing, doesn't matter if the team draws against a recently promoted team, or if they lose against a bunch of sheep farmers in the Europa League...No one in Manchester United fucking cares, it's so sad, i don't want them to be the next AC Milan  

Anyways, who's next?: Marco Silva? Pellegrini?

A smart decision, I was shocked when they hired him in the first place. That guy is the biggest clown in football.

Why exactly do you think he's a clown?

After Emery now I am feeling you already spoted two hot favorites for sacked and any one from these two can lost job any time because both clubs going down day by day and next matches also hard to win as Everton going to face Leciester and West Ham going to face Chelsea and after this week still very hard time for these two clubs.

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Arsenal sacked Emery, Ljungberg taking over short-term.

A smart decision, I was shocked when they hired him in the first place. That guy is the biggest clown in football.
I wanted him to remain there forever but he stayed longer than he should.

Who will they be getting now, no way they can get Poch and I don't see Nagelsmann or even Rodgers switching there at this point.

Poch will probably go to Man United when they inevitably get rid of Solksjaar unless someone else snaps him up in the meantime. United probably would have gotten rid of Ollie already if they had a decent replacement lined up but now Poch is free I'm sure there's been some talks. Don't see the point in getting rid of Emery either. Ljungberg won't do any better or likely whoever else they get. I wonder what are the odds of Wenger returning  .

Not really any truly exciting potential matches this round, but might watch Newcastle v Man City just to see if Newcastle can take any points from it. Wolverhampton - Sheffield United might be interesting. Both teams are on fire this season and are only separated by a point.

[cryptofrka]

Why exactly do you think he's a clown?

He got extremely lucky with his Sevilla side, they played horrible football but won 3 consecutive Europa Leagues. That Sevilla side and their Europa league run is by far the biggest mystery in football - it shocks me more than Greece at the Euros. Only thing that comes close is Ranieri's Leicester.
After Sevilla he went to PSG where he was completely lost (for example, he occasionally played Matuidi as a left winger) and where he got destroyed 6-1 in Barcelona. After that he went to Arsenal and did absolutely nothing, he had 5 offensive players of the same type at the club and did not know what to do with them all while playing no-names in defence and centre mid.

He is a fraud and one of the worst 'respected' managers around. Absolutely clueless.

Poch will probably go to Man United when they inevitably get rid of Solksjaar unless someone else snaps him up in the meantime. United probably would have gotten rid of Ollie already if they had a decent replacement lined up but now Poch is free I'm sure there's been some talks. Don't see the point in getting rid of Emery either. Ljungberg won't do any better or likely whoever else they get. I wonder what are the odds of Wenger returning  .

Yup, I kinda see Poch in United too, if Atletico does not take him. That's the best fit for me, Atletico needs a change and Poch needs one as well. If he doesn't go there, than it's probably United.
Ljungberg probably won't do better, yes - but he's not their pick. He'll be there for a game or 2 and in my opinion they had to get rid of Emery.

[DeathAngel]

Poch might wait for the Real job, if as expected Zidane goes in the summer. I do think he’e be much, much better than Ole at United, it’s kind of a poisoned chalice there with Fergie hanging around.

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Don't forget to do your scores, peeps. There's 14 people that haven't done them yet. I know a couple like to leave it last minute but there's not normally this many still left. Don't forget there's games nearly everyday all next week as well.

Poch might wait for the Real job, if as expected Zidane goes in the summer. I do think he’e be much, much better than Ole at United, it’s kind of a poisoned chalice there with Fergie hanging around.

Why would Zidane go? I don't keep abreast of transfer news or speculation but I haven't heard anything about him wanting to leave. Real Madrid are currently joint first at the moment so I would be surprised if he left. Can't really see him anywhere else either. Maybe Manchester United if the timing's right. Or maybe City if Pep goes  .

[cryptofrka]

Poch might wait for the Real job, if as expected Zidane goes in the summer. I do think he’e be much, much better than Ole at United, it’s kind of a poisoned chalice there with Fergie hanging around.

Actually, with Woodward. That guy might be a good businessman but is a terrible director of football. Some of his transfers are really like a child playing Football Manager.

[buwaytress]

Gentlemen, start your engines! December is a lovely month full of games coming thick and fast, I've put in my predictions for the 3 game periods ahead, I would suggest everyone just fill in December since it's going to be easy to forget (but review often with injuries and rotations sure to change squads!).

I saw Newcastle were 13.37 at Bitcoinrush today so how can anyone resists such 1337 odds, right? IF they win, my day is off to a perfect start!

[Trofo]

^Winter madness is starting in Premier League and I must say that I am very much looking forward to it. This is the month that makes or breaks teams and shows what you are really made of.

No derby games today. If I had to pick an upset I think Newcastle has a biggest chance of walking away with something.

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Wooow...  Should've picked the 1 - 2 (or 1 - 3) for Newcastle vs Citeh.  I almost did but I hesitated and went for 0 - 2.  Damn...

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Wooow...  Should've picked the 1 - 2 (or 1 - 3) for Newcastle vs Citeh.  I almost did but I hesitated and went for 0 - 2.  Damn...

Same with me LOL
However imagine City lost the match or the match ends with this score. No one will have any point 🤣

By the way, I have a bet (I guess 10 fold) and City is one of the selection. So I will be cheering for City to win. May be 2 - 1 or 3 - 1.

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^  We'll see.  Newcastle is closing the gap on the half spaces really well.  Exactly the lanes where Citeh attackers like putting those balls thru.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

^  We'll see.  Newcastle is closing the gap on the half spaces really well.  Exactly the lanes where Citeh attackers like putting those balls thru.

Not watching the match but from the statistics that I'm seeing online, Newcastle most be defending with all their 11 players (lol). City has 13 shots, 538 passes, 89 accuracy and 78% ball possession. Probably it'll take a defensive mistake for city to go ahead, won't be surprised too if newscastle get something out of the game.

Currently having mix feeling, for the pool (I want City to win) but for the club (Chelsea) hope Newcastle can hold city to a draw so we can reclaim the 3rd positive, after winning todays game with a clean sheet at home. Thought this game would be a walk in the park for city.

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^  Sure but it's different when you're watching the match...  City's chances created are mostly bland.  And it really shows how resilient Newcastle are imho.

Foden in.

[watergold]

Now it's been 75 minutes will Manchester City win I'm worried my goal is at Manchester hmmm I think this goal will happen a lot but Newcastle is able to defend it.

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^  And there's your answer.    A sensational goal by KDB.

Anybody know a site that makes football replay gifs in real time?  Would be nice to post and show them itt.

[DeathAngel]

^  And there's your answer.    A sensational goal by KDB.

Anybody know a site that makes football replay gifs in real time?  Would be nice to post and show them itt.

Just saw the goal, absolute screamer. They couldn’t afford to drop points today & De Bruyne just did what world class players do, make something special happen in desperate times.