[ENG] Premier League 2014/2015 (13 Viewers)

[Valerio.]

Yeah we'd conquer the sport in less than a decade if we took it seriously.

why would anyone follow the american domestic league when the big guys would always go to Europe to play in Champions League or in top notch teams? Geographically speaking being in North America would limit you

 

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[ALC]

why would anyone follow the american domestic league when the big guys would always go to Europe to play in Champions League or in top notch teams? Geographically speaking being in North America would limit you

CONCACAF champions league could be interesting if money were to move to north and South America.

 

[Valerio.]

CONCACAF champions league could be interesting if money were to move to north and South America.

To me the only way for the americans (north/south whatever) would be to play as well in champions but that's like impossible so even with a CONCACAF i dunno how popular it would get outside America. Who knows future ,maybe, will prove me wrong

 

[AOD4]

Italian players left their mark in England even when Serie A was at its peak. Zola for instance, Di Mateo, Vialli, Ravanelli, etc... Simply throughout the history Italians had better players, more technical, skillfull, more cunning and it comes as no surprise they have won 4 world cups till now. England as a football nation, when you look at the talent they have managed to develope in the last 20-30 years and what their NT has accomplished so far is a laughing stock. Despite the wealth, modern facilites and plenty of football academies, it's becoming hard to find semi decent English football player.

I agree Italians were better technically that wasm't what I was talking about either. I am telling that right now the English players are getting filthy contracts even though they are lousy in their EPL, why would they risk going out and to get lower pay. They rather sit on the bench for Everton to get the big pay check then come and play for Milan these days.

If we were talking about technical abilities, off course the English has been poor and its so obvious as their NT performance would suggest.

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God forbid Americans start to take football seriously.

You guys would make EPL finances look like a joke.

And Serie A would look like shit

 

[Fred]

Shitting bricks thinking about the United game. On paper there is little between us, you could even argue we've been playing better than them this season, but we have some kind of psychological block against this lot, which is hard to understand. Anyway if Wenger doesn't go gung ho as he usually does, I think we might have a chance.

Its our only chance of silverware this year, so I really think this is a hugely important game in our season.

 

[Pablo]

chances of Pellegrini staying?

No idea mate, I would guess that they need to make some moves to push themselves to the front media wise aswell as Title wise.

 

[Raz]

Shitting bricks thinking about the United game. On paper there is little between us, you could even argue we've been playing better than them this season, but we have some kind of psychological block against this lot, which is hard to understand. Anyway if Wenger doesn't go gung ho as he usually does, I think we might have a chance.

Its our only chance of silverware this year, so I really think this is a hugely important game in our season.

So cute

 

[Fred]

I agree Italians were better technically that wasm't what I was talking about either. I am telling that right now the English players are getting filthy contracts even though they are lousy in their EPL, why would they risk going out and to get lower pay. They rather sit on the bench for Everton to get the big pay check then come and play for Milan these days.

If we were talking about technical abilities, off course the English has been poor and its so obvious as their NT performance would suggest.

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And Serie A would look like shit

Look at Arsenal for example. Theo Walcott gets paid a lot higher than Santi Cazorla, that to me is absolutely unacceptable, but its the reality of the market. English players are overpaid in the EPL, so even if they were willing to move abroad, I doubt foreign teams would pay their wages. I mean would you be willing to pay Theo Walcott upward of 6.5M euros per year?

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So cute

The difference between now and the barren years is that we actually have a decent squad that just needs a few additions. If a few factors come together, its not impossible to expect us to challenge for titles more seriously in the coming years. The fact we've been inconsistent this season is completely on Wenger, he has a decent squad, some world class players, and he now has the money to make the additions he needs to make our squad as competitive as the likes of City and Chelsea.

 

[Raz]

But the same thing with you like every year is that consistency and those few factors coming together, and of course Wenger, good luck with that

 

[Seven]

Look at Arsenal for example. Theo Walcott gets paid a lot higher than Santi Cazorla, that to me is absolutely unacceptable, but its the reality of the market. English players are overpaid in the EPL, so even if they were willing to move abroad, I doubt foreign teams would pay their wages. I mean would you be willing to pay Theo Walcott upward of 6.5M euros per year?

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The difference between now and the barren years is that we actually have a decent squad that just needs a few additions. If a few factors come together, its not impossible to expect us to challenge for titles more seriously in the coming years. The fact we've been inconsistent this season is completely on Wenger, he has a decent squad, some world class players, and he now has the money to make the additions he needs to make our squad as competitive as the likes of City and Chelsea.

Your coach is an annoying cunt and the sorest loser in the history of football. That man makes me vomit on a weekly basis. You will never win again with him. Wenger only gets to keep his job because Henry made it look like he was a great coach.

 

[Fred]

But the same thing with you like every year is that consistency and those few factors coming together, and of course Wenger, good luck with that

One of the factors that has to happen is Wenger leaving obviously, and a proper proven manager to take his place. Either that, or Wenger needs to change substantially, he needs to become more pragmatic in his tactical approach, and be more ruthless with under performing players. The former will never happen, because the board is happy with Wenger, so I'm clinging to the hope of the latter.

 

[Azzurri7]

Fred, what's your prediction for tonight?

 

[JuveJay]

My prediction from this game until the last at the end of the season is that United will play a garbage and directionless game and somehow still scrape a victory.

 

[Azzurri7]

My prediction from this game until the last at the end of the season is that United will play a garbage and directionless game and somehow still sc$#@! a victory.

I see that they have very tough upcoming fixture.

I can't see them finishing 4th. Arsenal or Liverpool will clinch that away from them.

 

[Fred]

Fred, what's your prediction for tonight?

Because of our game against City at Ittihad, its hard to predict. If Wenger goes all out in attack as he usually does, we'll be dismantled as usual by United. If he sets us up to be cautious and hit on the counter like he did against City at Ittihad stadium, then I think we have a good chance of getting at the very least a draw. I've never been convinced by this United team, and I really would say we're the better team this season, but Wenger's approach to games against the top sides is suicidal.

This might be wishful thinking, but I feel Wenger will be more pragmatic in his approach and will play this one cautiously, if that happens IMO we'll get out with a draw.

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I see that they have very tough upcoming fixture.

I can't see them finishing 4th. Arsenal or Liverpool will clinch that away from them.

I see them finishing above Liverpool to be honest. I think us and United will get the CL spots, with Tottenham giving us more trouble than Liverpool.

 

[Valerio.]

Look at Arsenal for example. Theo Walcott gets paid a lot higher than Santi Cazorla, that to me is absolutely unacceptable, but its the reality of the market. English players are overpaid in the EPL, so even if they were willing to move abroad, I doubt foreign teams would pay their wages. I mean would you be willing to pay Theo Walcott upward of 6.5M euros per year?

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The difference between now and the barren years is that we actually have a decent squad that just needs a few additions. If a few factors come together, its not impossible to expect us to challenge for titles more seriously in the coming years. The fact we've been inconsistent this season is completely on Wenger, he has a decent squad, some world class players, and he now has the money to make the additions he needs to make our squad as competitive as the likes of City and Chelsea.

6,5m net or gross?

 

[Fred]

6,5m net or gross?

I believe its net.

Would you be willing to pay it if it were gross? It would still make him a higher earner than the likes of Vidal and Tevez(?) who are much more accomplished players than Walcott is.

 

[Valerio.]

I believe its net.

Would you be willing to pay it if it were gross? It would still make him a higher earner than the likes of Vidal and Tevez(?) who are much more accomplished players than Walcott is.

Vidal is on 5m net income + bonus. Tevez 5,5 + bonus net income you really look down on our wages

 

[GordoDeCentral]

I believe its net.

Would you be willing to pay it if it were gross? It would still make him a higher earner than the likes of Vidal and Tevez(?) who are much more accomplished players than Walcott is.

nah thats gross nig, and that would make tevez and vidal earn about 80% more

 

[Fred]

nah thats gross nig, and that would make tevez and vidal earn about 80% more

I don't think its gross, the same source says ozil earns 140k gbp when I know that he earns 180-185k gross.