EPL 2023-24

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:16 pm

The font and coloring of the LeoVegas ad playing regularly on the boards at SJP makes them look like Little Caesar’s foray into online gambling.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:39 pm

<scrambles to see if he can cash out at ~0.02...>

MaxWebster wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:39 pm hell, i put 6 bucks on Villa to win it.

*aka the MW Guarantee™ to finish bottom 5

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:54 pm

govmentchedda wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:28 am Gorgeous Martinelli assist.

Yeah, beautiful. My daughter insists he meant to do a Maradona and accidentally heel passed to Nketiah, but there is no way. He intended that all the way, and it was sublime.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:01 pm

I say pass cause he continues the run. In a perfect world he gets it back and hits 29 for the tap in

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:10 am

Only saw the halftime highlights so far, but really impressed with Ange taking off Romero after suspecting a concussion.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:59 am

Chelsea are this season's Nottm Forest with no shirt sponsor.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:02 am

Do the offsides VAR checks account for how big someone's hair is?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:15 pm

United was seriously unimpressive today. Was that a blip? They looked like they were chasing around actual wolves.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:44 pm

Rex wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:15 pm United was seriously unimpressive today. Was that a blip? They looked like they were chasing around actual wolves.

Damnit, you had me excited until I looked up the score and saw United won.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:32 pm

Started like shit last year and still made the CL. It's an improvement!

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:10 am

Officials who missed a Wolves penalty to miss this weekends games.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66506026

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:24 am

Well, honestly that's Wolves' fault for asking the ref to take the penalty for them.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:00 pm

Look at how young Chelsea's squad was against Liverpool. We have Silva who's ancient. And then Sterling at 28. Ben Chilwell is the only other player older than 25. Chelsea played 10 players 23 or younger! It's quite the gambit Todd Boehler and the other owners are making. Chelsea is paying a lot in transfer fees, but much less in wages since the players are so young.

25 - Robert Sánchez
38 - Thiago Silva
20 - Levi Colwill
25 - Axel Disasi
23 - Conor Gallagher
22 - Enzo Fernández
26 - Ben Chilwell
19 - Lesley Ugochukwu (sub)
23 - Reece James
20 - Malo Gusto (sub)
22 - Nicolas Jackson
19 - Carney Chukwuemeka
21 - Ian Maatsen (sub)
28 - Raheem Sterling
22 - Mykhailo Mudryk (sub)

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:01 pm

Where's Cucurella?

Post by **Shirley** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:09 am

mister d wrote: Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:01 pm Where's Cucurella?

He didn't play on Sunday.

To clarify - that list above is the players who actually got on the field.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:22 am

I know, I was being silly.

Adams to Bournemouth seems good from a playing time perspective but I'd rather he were on a team with a better path to safety.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:55 pm

Sheffield's goal against Turner was a beauty.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:28 am

Holy shit what a goal by Luis Diaz.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:39 am

That was a shit penalty.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:43 am

Giff wrote: Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:39 am That was a shit penalty.

It was a shit call to get the penalty (dive, and as far from goal as possible), then Mo didn't pick a corner with the shot. I've got Liverpool in a parlay, so I'll allow it all.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:30 am

That that Arsenal way kit is hard on the eyes

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:12 am

Rex wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:15 pm United was seriously unimpressive today. Was that a blip? They looked like they were chasing around actual wolves.

ok do they suck or what?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:14 am

Is it in the 25th minute of extra time?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:23 pm

Lol Newcastle

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:47 pm

Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:23 pmLol Newcastle

Not happy right now.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:50 pm

cerranoredux wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:47 pm
Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:23 pmLol Newcastle
Not happy right now.

Want an old Newcastle jersey I stole from a soccer shop in Austin in 1996? I was going through my closet this morning and found it deep in the back. I’ve probably worn it less than 5 times.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:46 pm

Second day in only 14 months that Darwin has proven why he cost more than Haaland.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 4:54 pm

Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:23 pmLol Newcastle

How long before Eddie Howe gets the call to visit the embassy?

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:38 pm

Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:50 pm
cerranoredux wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:47 pm
Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:23 pmLol Newcastle
Not happy right now.
Want an old Newcastle jersey I stole from a soccer shop in Austin in 1996? I was going through my closet this morning and found it deep in the back. I’ve probably worn it less than 5 times.

I feel like this is the beginning of a joke, but I’ll buy it off ya if the size is right and all. Name and number? I’m a 2xl

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Tue Aug 29, 2023 3:59 pm

I have seen a lot of soccer games, but I have NEVER seen anything like Spurs' backup keeper Fraser Forster's performance in today's Carabao Cup penalty shootout.

He literally crumpled to the ground to his right every time and was never within 4 yards of a ball.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:13 pm

cerranoredux wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:38 pm
Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:50 pm
cerranoredux wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:47 pm
Giff wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 12:23 pmLol Newcastle
Not happy right now.
Want an old Newcastle jersey I stole from a soccer shop in Austin in 1996? I was going through my closet this morning and found it deep in the back. I’ve probably worn it less than 5 times.
I feel like this is the beginning of a joke, but I’ll buy it off ya if the size is right and all. Name and number? I’m a 2xl

I'll have to remember to take a pic of it and send it to you. IIRC, it's smaller than that and there wasn't a number? I'm happy to send it to you either way, don't need any money. Not like I paid for it.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:11 pm

Chelsea has the allowance and the roster space for Cole Palmer at >$50MM?

Post by **Shirley** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:03 pm

mister d wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:11 pm Chelsea has the allowance and the roster space for Cole Palmer at >$50MM?

Apparently so. I don't know anything about this dude. But I do wish Chelsea would stop changing the roster and give guys a chance to gel and grow into roles.

In terms of money and space, Chelsea has sold or let go a LOT of players this summer.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:38 pm

Shirley wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:03 pm
mister d wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:11 pm Chelsea has the allowance and the roster space for Cole Palmer at >$50MM?
Apparently so. I don't know anything about this dude. But I do wish Chelsea would stop changing the roster and give guys a chance to gel and grow into roles.

In terms of money and space, Chelsea has sold or let go a LOT of players this summer.

According to MiB, it’s all about debt amortization, not winning games.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:05 am

The Sybian wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:38 pm
Shirley wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:03 pm
mister d wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:11 pm Chelsea has the allowance and the roster space for Cole Palmer at >$50MM?
Apparently so. I don't know anything about this dude. But I do wish Chelsea would stop changing the roster and give guys a chance to gel and grow into roles.

In terms of money and space, Chelsea has sold or let go a LOT of players this summer.
According to MiB, it’s all about debt amortization, not winning games.

I don't agree with that. They definitely want to win games. You don't spend as much money as they have on new players without trying to win, especially at a club like Chelsea. The fans have no patience for a "process." But yes, they definitely have been trying to offload older, high-wage players and buy a bunch of young talent at cheaper weekly rates. If just a few pan out, you can have a really good squad.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:45 am

Shirley wrote: Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:03 pmApparently so. I don't know anything about this dude. But I do wish Chelsea would stop changing the roster and give guys a chance to gel and grow into roles.

Its a weird one because I assume the reason City is willing to sell is because he's blocked here and, if Haaland (and Alvarez) were to leave, they'd buy more of a sure thing. You'd think Chelsea would have the same idea rather than essentially paying Richarlison/Jesus rates for a guy they hope can succeed. Like he kinda has to play, its not like they're buying him at $20 with hopes of selling at $50.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:53 pm

Status decline noted, Fati seems like a massive miss for Tottenham, no?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:51 pm

Gravenberch is one of those non-PL players I like but can't remember how it started. I hope he doesn't do good.

Pruitt IV · Post by **Pruitt IV** » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:16 pm

mister d wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:53 pm Status decline noted, Fati seems like a massive miss for Tottenham, no?

Seems like they were going after Johnson from Forest.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:53 am

That goal absolutely should have been called back.