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

[Welsh]

International break sucks. For me as long as Kane and Son do not get injured I am happy. South Korea has a tough game against Iran and that is the games I always worry about. Kane is great but Son is the most important player for me.

It's the only sport for me, that I couldn't care less about international fixtures. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of the world cup, but other than that I'm not all that bothered. I obviously like to see Wales win, and do well in the competitions, but the same amount of passion that I have in boxing, MMA or Rugby just isn't there in the internationals for football. I much prefer club football, maybe because the level is higher? I don't exactly know the reason, but it seems that most football fans see it this way.

The biggest issues about internationals for me is that almost every single time a key player gets injured.

[leea-1334]

International break sucks. For me as long as Kane and Son do not get injured I am happy. South Korea has a tough game against Iran and that is the games I always worry about. Kane is great but Son is the most important player for me.

It's the only sport for me, that I couldn't care less about international fixtures. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of the world cup, but other than that I'm not all that bothered. I obviously like to see Wales win, and do well in the competitions, but the same amount of passion that I have in boxing, MMA or Rugby just isn't there in the internationals for football. I much prefer club football, maybe because the level is higher? I don't exactly know the reason, but it seems that most football fans see it this way.

The biggest issues about internationals for me is that almost every single time a key player gets injured.

Football is also the only thing I watch, and I do not even watch a lot, just whenever Spurs comes. I started following Italian league but actually because of Sportsbet pools so I guess I can blame them for increasing my interest,,, I am generally not even very interested in Sports and World Cup my country also does not play so no interest.

It is for sure about quality in Europe club football and for some reason also the fans are much more passionate. And the commentators are so cool too sometimes. I never understand the painting face with your flag and watching your national team every few years but otherwise they do not even watch the game properly, just eating and going WOOO when there is a goal. Even Olympics is more "important" in a way.

[Trofo]

International break sucks. For me as long as Kane and Son do not get injured I am happy. South Korea has a tough game against Iran and that is the games I always worry about. Kane is great but Son is the most important player for me.

It's the only sport for me, that I couldn't care less about international fixtures. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of the world cup, but other than that I'm not all that bothered. I obviously like to see Wales win, and do well in the competitions, but the same amount of passion that I have in boxing, MMA or Rugby just isn't there in the internationals for football. I much prefer club football, maybe because the level is higher? I don't exactly know the reason, but it seems that most football fans see it this way.

The biggest issues about internationals for me is that almost every single time a key player gets injured.

This international break is a little bit better than usual since we have play offs for World Cup in Europe. There are some games that look promising on paper and if Portugal and Italy manage to win today and they should do it easy we will have their encounter for the spot in World Cup. That is a game that could be semi final on main competition but now one of those teams will not even have a chance to compete.

[hilariousetc]

International break sucks. For me as long as Kane and Son do not get injured I am happy. South Korea has a tough game against Iran and that is the games I always worry about. Kane is great but Son is the most important player for me.

Look at it on the flipside: It gives some of the injured players a chance to recover as well. I'm sure Leeds could do with that right now. Phillips will probably be back after the break especially since he's not been named in the national team.

International break sucks. For me as long as Kane and Son do not get injured I am happy. South Korea has a tough game against Iran and that is the games I always worry about. Kane is great but Son is the most important player for me.

It's the only sport for me, that I couldn't care less about international fixtures. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of the world cup, but other than that I'm not all that bothered. I obviously like to see Wales win, and do well in the competitions, but the same amount of passion that I have in boxing, MMA or Rugby just isn't there in the internationals for football. I much prefer club football, maybe because the level is higher? I don't exactly know the reason, but it seems that most football fans see it this way.

The biggest issues about internationals for me is that almost every single time a key player gets injured.

It depends on what teams are playing. There's so many irrelevant matches these days with the Nations League and then they still even have friendlies. I really don't care to watch England pay San Marino or Andorra and there's only so many countries in Europe so there's a lot of minnows. Even the qualifiers aren't usually interesting.

[Joca97]

International break sucks. For me as long as Kane and Son do not get injured I am happy. South Korea has a tough game against Iran and that is the games I always worry about. Kane is great but Son is the most important player for me.

It's the only sport for me, that I couldn't care less about international fixtures. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of the world cup, but other than that I'm not all that bothered. I obviously like to see Wales win, and do well in the competitions, but the same amount of passion that I have in boxing, MMA or Rugby just isn't there in the internationals for football. I much prefer club football, maybe because the level is higher? I don't exactly know the reason, but it seems that most football fans see it this way.

The biggest issues about internationals for me is that almost every single time a key player gets injured.

This international break is a little bit better than usual since we have play offs for World Cup in Europe. There are some games that look promising on paper and if Portugal and Italy manage to win today and they should do it easy we will have their encounter for the spot in World Cup. That is a game that could be semi final on main competition but now one of those teams will not even have a chance to compete.

I think when i saw after the last round that there will be an international break i was so mad. The Premier league pool is so intresting now that i cannot wait for the next results and then they do this international break again. Well hopefully time goes by fast so we can watch the premier league again

[Welsh]

It depends on what teams are playing. There's so many irrelevant matches these days with the Nations League and then they still even have friendlies. I really don't care to watch England pay San Marino or Andorra and there's only so many countries in Europe so there's a lot of minnows. Even the qualifiers aren't usually interesting.

Yeah, I did enjoy catching some of the game tonight with Wales, that's only because there's something riding on it though, something which we haven't qualified for quite some time. Although, it still isn't a big deal to me. I don't know why exactly, its just different. I do enjoy the world cup, but other than that including the euros, I'm just not interested.

I don't know if its a bit differnt with Wales, since we aren't likely to win anything meainingful its nice to see us get results from pure determination, and passion. However, I've tried watching other teams, and I just can't, whereas I'll happily watch other Premier League, and Championship games.

[leea-1334]

I guess many of you guys are going to be watching Egypt Senegal tonight? My Son indeed scored and played a great game yesterday so I am happy.

I saw a bit of Brazil match because it was actually on when I was awake. Richarlison and Coutinho scored, Alisson kept clean sheet, so Premier League players happy.

Look at it on the flipside: It gives some of the injured players a chance to recover as well. I'm sure Leeds could do with that right now. Phillips will probably be back after the break especially since he's not been named in the national team.

True. Definitely Leeds is the one breathing the happiest during the break,,, I read that Bamford immediately got injured again after playing his second game on recovery, and I think in EPL a lot of players do that. Not blaming coach or player, both of course do not want to take unnecessary risks but sometimes survival is so important they have to take some risk. A break allows them to take even more recovery time.

[buwaytress]

I guess many of you guys are going to be watching Egypt Senegal tonight? My Son indeed scored and played a great game yesterday so I am happy.

I saw a bit of Brazil match because it was actually on when I was awake. Richarlison and Coutinho scored, Alisson kept clean sheet, so Premier League players happy.

Yeah, Conmebol and Afcon does tend to take half our squad away these days! Alisson, Fabinho played, don't know why our boy Firmino wasn't called up (he also wasn't on winter break) after serving them so well in past games but I'm happier for that, even if he's disappointed.

Elsewhere, Luis Diaz opened up scoring for Colombia, Jota slotted one for Portugal, so yeah, pretty pleased. I know all these guys actually come back happier and hungrier if they do well for country, so long as they're not run into the ground is all.

[Welsh]

Yeah, Conmebol and Afcon does tend to take half our squad away these days! Alisson, Fabinho played, don't know why our boy Firmino wasn't called up (he also wasn't on winter break) after serving them so well in past games but I'm happier for that, even if he's disappointed.

Elsewhere, Luis Diaz opened up scoring for Colombia, Jota slotted one for Portugal, so yeah, pretty pleased. I know all these guys actually come back happier and hungrier if they do well for country, so long as they're not run into the ground is all.

Firmino's style doesn't really suit Brazils, at least his pressing doesn't, and I think that's one of the most important parts of his game for Liverpool. I can't believe we actually signed Luis Diaz, hes been brilliant not only for us, but Colombia. Really hit the ground running, and I think signing him alone might give us that nudge we need to really put the pressure on Man City in these final few weeks.

The depth that Liverpool have right now is probably the deepest that I've known. Especially that front three, we can effectively swap them out on a bad day, and not have much of a quality drop.

[hilariousetc]

It depends on what teams are playing. There's so many irrelevant matches these days with the Nations League and then they still even have friendlies. I really don't care to watch England pay San Marino or Andorra and there's only so many countries in Europe so there's a lot of minnows. Even the qualifiers aren't usually interesting.

Yeah, I did enjoy catching some of the game tonight with Wales, that's only because there's something riding on it though, something which we haven't qualified for quite some time. Although, it still isn't a big deal to me. I don't know why exactly, its just different. I do enjoy the world cup, but other than that including the euros, I'm just not interested.

I don't know if its a bit differnt with Wales, since we aren't likely to win anything meainingful its nice to see us get results from pure determination, and passion. However, I've tried watching other teams, and I just can't, whereas I'll happily watch other Premier League, and Championship games.

The Italy game last night was probably worth a watch as Italy failed to qualify losing to North Macedonia. Macedonia are now playing Portugal on Tuesday so I'll probably give that a watch as there's a lot at stake as the winner goes though. Would be a real shame if we don't get to see Ronaldo at the world cup especially given this will likely be his last tournament.

[Trofo]

It depends on what teams are playing. There's so many irrelevant matches these days with the Nations League and then they still even have friendlies. I really don't care to watch England pay San Marino or Andorra and there's only so many countries in Europe so there's a lot of minnows. Even the qualifiers aren't usually interesting.

Yeah, I did enjoy catching some of the game tonight with Wales, that's only because there's something riding on it though, something which we haven't qualified for quite some time. Although, it still isn't a big deal to me. I don't know why exactly, its just different. I do enjoy the world cup, but other than that including the euros, I'm just not interested.

I don't know if its a bit differnt with Wales, since we aren't likely to win anything meainingful its nice to see us get results from pure determination, and passion. However, I've tried watching other teams, and I just can't, whereas I'll happily watch other Premier League, and Championship games.

The Italy game last night was probably worth a watch as Italy failed to qualify losing to North Macedonia. Macedonia are now playing Portugal on Tuesday so I'll probably give that a watch as there's a lot at stake as the winner goes though. Would be a real shame if we don't get to see Ronaldo at the world cup especially given this will likely be his last tournament.

I watched Portugal-Turkey yesterday and it was a great game. Portugal was better but Turkey had a penalty for 2:2 and who knows how it would finish if Yilmaz scored that one. After the game finished I switched to last couple of minutes of Italy-Macedonia and I can tell you this result means a lot to Macedonians. I watched it on with their commentator and he was crazy happy. Long time since I heard someone shouting like that in live feed.

Italy misses second World Cup in a row, will not sit well with the temperament people there.

[Welsh]

Would be nice to see Ronaldo, Messi, and Bale in the world cup this time.

I watched it on with their commentator and he was crazy happy. Long time since I heard someone shouting like that in live feed.

Yeah, I can sometimes complain about the bias that we have with the Premier League commentating, then when your hear some of the non English feeds, they go absolutely bonkers. Although, it's nice to see some passion, I think some of our commentators have lost that, and if its not Manchester United or Manchester City, they barely react to goals.

[Trofo]

I watched it on with their commentator and he was crazy happy. Long time since I heard someone shouting like that in live feed.

Yeah, I can sometimes complain about the bias that we have with the Premier League commentating, then when your hear some of the non English feeds, they go absolutely bonkers. Although, it's nice to see some passion, I think some of our commentators have lost that, and if its not Manchester United or Manchester City, they barely react to goals.

I don't mind "realistic biased" commentators when national teams are playing. Odds are, 99% of viewers are cheering for that team anyway and it helps to build the mood. When clubs are playing it totally gets on my nerves if commentators are biased.

I added the world realistic cause I did not know how to call it. I mean I want commentator to cheer for our team but realistically acknowledge fouls, actions and all dubious situations. You can't yell on national TV that ref is blind if he doesn't give every throw in to our side 

[casperBGD]

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Long time since I heard someone shouting like that in live feed.

Italy misses second World Cup in a row, will not sit well with the temperament people there.

yeah, reminded me on legendary Mladen Delic, when ex-Yu scored against Bulgaria for world cup qualifications some 35 years ago, minute was similar (90+)
but it will be tough against Portugal, nevertheless, there are chances for them

Poland and Sweden will be interesting, was unaware that it is playing on one match in this round, and earned on Sweden win

[LFC_Bitcoin]

International breaks are a drag man, I really miss our Premier League football when we’re on a break. We’re just about to enter an epic title race run in so on second thoughts maybe I need to rest & get ready for the stress of that

[Joca97]

International breaks are a drag man, I really miss our Premier League football when we’re on a break. We’re just about to enter an epic title race run in so on second thoughts maybe I need to rest & get ready for the stress of that

I agree with you,what a drag honestly i hate the international break we miss on so many good matches. Next week the premier league will be back and i cannot wait for it. The round will be really good and now its more intense then last year so many people are fighting for first place

[Welsh]

We're back this weekend ladies, and gentlemen. Can't bloody wait, I hate the international break as much as anyone, as I've previously alluded too. Some good matches, my first thoughts are a Liverpool win 2-0, think Watford might prove stubborn, and we'll be missing Trent one of our best creative players. Chelsea probably gets a win, and likely by at least a two goal margin, probably more like 3-0. Although, I'm not including Chelsea in my bets anymore, they've cost me a lot of money this season. Seriously, I was 2 of their games away from over 500k. Except, they decided to give away pens .

The shock prediction from me will be Burnley will get at least a point from Man City. I'm thinking a 0-0 could be on the cards.

[swogerino]

We're back this weekend ladies, and gentlemen. Can't bloody wait, I hate the international break as much as anyone, as I've previously alluded too. Some good matches, my first thoughts are a Liverpool win 2-0, think Watford might prove stubborn, and we'll be missing Trent one of our best creative players. Chelsea probably gets a win, and likely by at least a two goal margin, probably more like 3-0. Although, I'm not including Chelsea in my bets anymore, they've cost me a lot of money this season. Seriously, I was 2 of their games away from over 500k. Except, they decided to give away pens .

The shock prediction from me will be Burnley will get at least a point from Man City. I'm thinking a 0-0 could be on the cards.

I am going to bet on Liverpool personally as they have the easiest game of the week,I am going for a handicap of -2 goals for Liverpool meaning I think they will win with 3 goals difference or at least I will get my money back if they win by 2.Surely they will score a lot of goals and most probably not give that big of a damn for the Champions League game they have soon after,Premier League title is surely the most beloved trophy.

I also think that all other favorite teams will win their games but if it happens so that will be a very rare case of not having a surprise result in a round of Premier League matches,I highly doubt it will happen for real.

[darxiaomi]

We're back this weekend ladies, and gentlemen. Can't bloody wait, I hate the international break as much as anyone, as I've previously alluded too. Some good matches, my first thoughts are a Liverpool win 2-0, think Watford might prove stubborn, and we'll be missing Trent one of our best creative players. Chelsea probably gets a win, and likely by at least a two goal margin, probably more like 3-0. Although, I'm not including Chelsea in my bets anymore, they've cost me a lot of money this season. Seriously, I was 2 of their games away from over 500k. Except, they decided to give away pens .

The shock prediction from me will be Burnley will get at least a point from Man City. I'm thinking a 0-0 could be on the cards.

Yes man, i think all the gambling people hate the international break, but in this one at least we have match like paly off so a little bit interesting to see.

Now we have the first round after break and a lot of teams strugled to get again in shape. So lets see what pass.

[casperBGD]

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Now we have the first round after break and a lot of teams strugled to get again in shape. So lets see what pass.

yeah, both City and Liverpool are playing relegation fighters, and it is almost certain that it will be harder for them to get back into winning shape, than relegation teams, that did not had players going for international duties

will all said, it was a long time without Premier league, time to watch interesting finish