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

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

Top clubs generate most of the traffic, thus generating most of the money, thus getting most of the privileges. Shitty that it's this way, but as long as money runs the game we'll be seeing more and more of it.

Injustice and that isn't ending anytime soon which is why I love it when the small clubs disgrace the big ones (excluding when it's my club though lol). Money has spoiled the good game of football.

All clubs should be treated the same and not allowing some to get away with things that a smaller club will be penalize for. VRA isn't fair, the referee aren't fair too and it's the small club being bullied all the time.

[slaman29]

Amazing politician!

Still same excuses of " I won more trophies than Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal in the last two years" But not really an excuse, hehe. I'm not sure how he managed to gain club support given how the club has performed since his arrival.

Same issue with Chelsea: sacking managers isn't working, and it's difficult to get a broken squad to compete again.

United managers seem to like to dwell on the past. I remember Mourinho's famous 3 fingers. I won more than all the 19 managers in Premier League combined. Respect. lol

Nobody ignores the past but the present it the only thing that matters in football. Arsenal were kings of FA Cup but fans needed to see them compete for Premier League. That's the essence of football, winning leagues.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

United managers seem to like to dwell on the past. I remember Mourinho's famous 3 fingers. I won more than all the 19 managers in Premier League combined. Respect. lol

Nobody ignores the past but the present it the only thing that matters in football. Arsenal were kings of FA Cup but fans needed to see them compete for Premier League. That's the essence of football, winning leagues.

Man Utd’s drop off since Ferguson left is crazy, football has changed but it seems he was the only man holding that club together.

They have spent so much money, actually more than Man City in recent years but they continue to be a poor team. Ten Hag has spent £600,000,000 and they are no better than when he started there. As a Liverpool fan I hope it continues.

[cryptofrka]

Man Utd’s drop off since Ferguson left is crazy, football has changed but it seems he was the only man holding that club together.

They have spent so much money, actually more than Man City in recent years but they continue to be a poor team. Ten Hag has spent £600,000,000 and they are no better than when he started there. As a Liverpool fan I hope it continues.

I don't really blame the managers, I blame the structure above them. I swear to God that sometimes I have a feeling that they buy buy players based on Instagram followers and not on the pitch performance.

What they are doing is laughable and yeah, nice to see them in such a situation for a change. It is respectable though that they still do so well financially without consecutive CL appearances and with such poor performances.

[arallmuus]

I don't really blame the managers, I blame the structure above them. I swear to God that sometimes I have a feeling that they buy buy players based on Instagram followers and not on the pitch performance.

They literally sign everyone that Ten Hag wants, they gave him full support and yet Ten Hag is now digging his own grave with all that.

Its ugly for us, lost 2 from the first 3 games and the next 5 rounds would be crucial for Ten Hag, if he cant win atleast 4 of them then I'd imagine how the board would react to this.

Man Utd’s drop off since Ferguson left is crazy, football has changed but it seems he was the only man holding that club together.

I'd hate to say this but nothing has been working for us since Fergie left. Actually the worst decision was to bring in David Moyes after Fergie left, everything has been falling apart ever since

[ajiz138]

They literally sign everyone that Ten Hag wants, they gave him full support and yet Ten Hag is now digging his own grave with all that.

Ten Hag is like a golden boy, the board will do what he wants including some staff brought in from Ten Hag's wishes, not so smoothly what the strategy plans remain chaotic.

Its ugly for us, lost 2 from the first 3 games and the next 5 rounds would be crucial for Ten Hag, if he cant win atleast 4 of them then I'd imagine how the board would react to this.

OK, W4 against Southampton as away Manchester United can win because this is an opponent that is not worth it.
W5 against Crystal Palace as away is a little difficult, I know Palace is sometimes difficult to beat at home.
W6 against Spurs is still indecisive and doubts the victory at Old Trafford, if not winning then the board will likely decide soon. If he is fired early, no problem Manchester United will bear all the costs of his contract.

Man Utd’s drop off since Ferguson left is crazy, football has changed but it seems he was the only man holding that club together.

I'd hate to say this but nothing has been working for us since Fergie left. Actually the worst decision was to bring in David Moyes after Fergie left, everything has been falling apart ever since

Until now no one can continue the legacy of Ferguson. The chaos continued until the Ten Hag era.

[Igebotz]

Man Utd’s drop off since Ferguson left is crazy, football has changed but it seems he was the only man holding that club together.

I'd hate to say this but nothing has been working for us since Fergie left. Actually the worst decision was to bring in David Moyes after Fergie left, everything has been falling apart ever since

The Sir Alex era was great, but let's not pretend he didn't have the entire FA refs in his pocket; the club received favourable decisions, and SAG got away with so many things that other managers were penalised for. Every week, they played with 12 men (+ ref). He was equally feared and respected. They haven't been the same since he retired....... And might not be..

Heard their training and stadium facilities are all outdated too. Lol

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

Salah is an important part of the Slot game puzzles it would be a shame to let him go, we might see the best of Salah again this season, he's looking offensive and sharp. City are on another level above everyone but Liverpool might give them some heat for their money.

From the last a few seasons it's Liverpool vs City in the tittle race even though the year before Liverpool were not even in the top 4. Arsenal were looking a threat for City last season but eventually Arsenal lost their way at the end of the season.

All clubs should be treated the same and not allowing some to get away with things that a smaller club will be penalize for.

It sounds nice, democratic but I never seen it in practice anywhere.

[slaman29]

United managers seem to like to dwell on the past. I remember Mourinho's famous 3 fingers. I won more than all the 19 managers in Premier League combined. Respect. lol

Nobody ignores the past but the present it the only thing that matters in football. Arsenal were kings of FA Cup but fans needed to see them compete for Premier League. That's the essence of football, winning leagues.

Man Utd’s drop off since Ferguson left is crazy, football has changed but it seems he was the only man holding that club together.

They have spent so much money, actually more than Man City in recent years but they continue to be a poor team. Ten Hag has spent £600,000,000 and they are no better than when he started there. As a Liverpool fan I hope it continues.

Many theories I partially believe tho. Ferguson left a very old squad, he did not prepare the club and structure well, it was nothing like what Klopp or Liverpool did I think, which is what makes me think wow more than anything else.

Remember Ferguson won the last title by buying the wild card RvP.

So yes he was definitely holding it together but I think he knew it was gonna fall apart too.

I don't hate Manchester United but it is really nice to see them act so funny lol

[LFC_Bitcoin]

The Sir Alex era was great, but let's not pretend he didn't have the entire FA refs in his pocket; the club received favourable decisions, and SAG got away with so many things that other managers were penalised for. Every week, they played with 12 men (+ ref). He was equally feared and respected. They haven't been the same since he retired....... And might not be..

Heard their training and stadium facilities are all outdated too. Lol

Yeah the referees were definitely intimidated by him. I was a kid in the 90’s and those bastards ruined my childhood winning everything so it’s good to see them suffer now

Yeah their facilities are awful, the stadium leaks when it rains heavily - https://youtu.be/lF7FPJSALDc

I think their new owners are actively planning to sort the off the pitch stuff out though.

[Igebotz]

Yeah the referees were definitely intimidated by him. I was a kid in the 90’s and those bastards ruined my childhood winning everything so it’s good to see them suffer now

Yeah their facilities are awful, the stadium leaks when it rains heavily - https://youtu.be/lF7FPJSALDc

I think their new owners are actively planning to sort the off the pitch stuff out though.

It would have been worse if Abramovic and Mourinho had not intervened to prevent the league from turning into a farmers' league. Ref Mike and Howard Webb nearly destroyed my love for football; they were by far the most corrupt English referees on the Manutd payroll.

Saw that video. Lol, we don't have the best stadium in London, but we do have the best training equipments, and Arsenal and West Ham fans can't talk to us. 

[LFC_Bitcoin]

It would have been worse if Abramovic and Mourinho had not intervened to prevent the league from turning into a farmers' league. Ref Mike and Howard Webb nearly destroyed my love for football; they were by far the most corrupt English referees on the Manutd payroll.

Saw that video. Lol, we don't have the best stadium in London, but we do have the best training equipments, and Arsenal and West Ham fans can't talk to us. 

Ah man, Howard Webb. That asshole is chief of referees now, I can’t think of anybody worse for the job. Mike Riley was crap too, Graham Poll was another one & Clattenberg, all in Ferguson’s pocket.

Can’t believe there is an international break 3 games into the season. I am bored already

[arallmuus]

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The Sir Alex era was great, but let's not pretend he didn't have the entire FA refs in his pocket; the club received favourable decisions, and SAG got away with so many things that other managers were penalised for. Every week, they played with 12 men (+ ref). He was equally feared and respected. They haven't been the same since he retired....... And might not be..

LOL but I guess there is always a dark side on all eras

Pep literally dominate EPL with Manchester City while the board is busy sweeping all those fair play accusation in the back so yeah as long as you get all the glory, people wont care the rest of the ugly stuff

Heard their training and stadium facilities are all outdated too. Lol

From what I've heard, the board has changed alot of the outdated stuff even get rid of the older staff to suit Ten Hag's needs so yeah the board has given everything he asked for but the current results are ugly

[Igebotz]

Ah man, Howard Webb. That asshole is chief of referees now, I can’t think of anybody worse for the job. Mike Riley was crap too, Graham Poll was another one & Clattenberg, all in Ferguson’s pocket.

Can’t believe there is an international break 3 games into the season. I am bored already

I'll never forget our encounter at Old Trafford with Howard Webb; we were leading 2:0 at halftime and controlled the game really well until SAG grabbed a new chewing gum, gave Howard Webb a one-sided eye look, and bang! Chelsea got two red cards and two penalty awarded to Manutd, both in the second half. We lost that game and Jose Mourinho went mad and was punished the next day.

Clattenberg called Mikel Obi a monkey in one of our away games, got into a big racism scandal that almost ended his career, ran to the Chinese league. Man SAF had all their nudes, man was untouchable...

From what I've heard, the board has changed alot of the outdated stuff even get rid of the older staff to suit Ten Hag's needs so yeah the board has given everything he asked for but the current results are ugly

Send that man back to Ajax and bring Ole back to the club - Ajax are struggling without him and Manutd are struggling without Ole. Problem solved.

[cryptofrka]

Yep, Ferguson era was horrible - especially for us LFC fans. I'm sorry that the old fart isn't on the bench now.

At one point during his era, United didn't concede from a penalty at Old Trafford in 10 years. 3 were given in that time and all 3 were missed, but still - 3 given in 190 home games is a statistic that says it all for itself.

[Joca97]

Yep, Ferguson era was horrible - especially for us LFC fans. I'm sorry that the old fart isn't on the bench now.

At one point during his era, United didn't concede from a penalty at Old Trafford in 10 years. 3 were given in that time and all 3 were missed, but still - 3 given in 190 home games is a statistic that says it all for itself.

Well VAR wasnt available then so thats why also there is a small number of penalties but Man Utd back then was the best club in the world,but now it turned around and they are really bad and cant even reach the champions league. While liverpool is really good this few seasons and can maybe reach the trophy this season.

[Igebotz]

Yep, Ferguson era was horrible - especially for us LFC fans. I'm sorry that the old fart isn't on the bench now.

At one point during his era, United didn't concede from a penalty at Old Trafford in 10 years. 3 were given in that time and all 3 were missed, but still - 3 given in 190 home games is a statistic that says it all for itself.

Well VAR wasnt available then so thats why also there is a small number of penalties but Man Utd back then was the best club in the world,but now it turned around and they are really bad and cant even reach the champions league. While liverpool is really good this few seasons and can maybe reach the trophy this season.

No, They did a great, but it was nearly impossible to award a penalty against the SAF Manutd side; the team had Wes Brown, who was by far the most careless and brutal defender; the ref officials were well appointed - Howard Webb, a core Manchester United fan, officiated almost all of the tough matches; and Chicharito was given a free pass to score offside goals for fun.

[notblox1]

Yep, Ferguson era was horrible - especially for us LFC fans. I'm sorry that the old fart isn't on the bench now.

It is was not only Ferguson responsible for this, Man United had an amazing team and players, and I am saying that not as a club supporter.
How things started this season I think we are going to see another Man City domination and Liverpool trying to keep up with them.
It would be great if someone could mess their plans and surprise everyone.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

... but Man Utd back then was the best club in the world,but now it turned around and they are really bad and cant even reach the champions league. While liverpool is really good this few seasons and can maybe reach the trophy this season.

How can you call a club (best in the world) when they bought their way to get to where they got to be called that. United could only be best in England because they bought the league as they didn't take that so called best outside and conquer (Europe). Back then, Man Utd didn't merit lots of their wins and I can remember this particular incident that botz is talking about. The most corrupt manager has to be him (Sir Alex), still wondering why an investigation hasn't been launched in digging out his dirts.

Getting some news on Chelsea drama again, the club doesn't just want to focus on playing football but all dramas that distract players from their jobs.

BREAKING: Clearlake Capital are open to buying out Todd Boehly but they will not sell their own shares in Chelsea 🚨

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

A boring weekend to be honest. Nothing to watch from the Nation leagues.