English Premier League

[jersey10]

Any EPL fans out there?

Love it. Diehard Everton fan. Think they will finish 5th this season but it would be great if they could crack the top four and knock off Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal or Liverpool.

 

[Pager]

I'm a big Fan, born and bred in London.

Follow the mighty "Irons" AKA West Ham United.

Won there first game last night so a good start albeit not a convincing performance.

Currently Captained by Australian Lucas Neill

I'm forever blowing bubbles.

Cheers

Pager

 

[jersey10]

I'm a big Fan, born and bred in London.

Follow the mighty "Irons" AKA West Ham United.

Won there first game last night so a good start albeit not a convincing performance.

Currently Captained by Australian Lucas Neill

I'm forever blowing bubbles.

Cheers

Pager

A win is a win even if it was only Wigan.

At least you didn't get done in the 94th minute like the Toffees.

 

[Speewha]

Hello Pager.

I lived in London In the 1970’s The place I found to live was not far from Upton Park, I went to quite a few games, going to the soccer was very cheap in those days, just turn up on the day and pay to get through the turnstiles. I seem to recall they were called the Hammers then, have they changed to the Irons ?
Hope they do well for you this season.

Regards

 

[jersey10]

Hello Pager.

I lived in London In the 1970’s The place I found to live was not far from Upton Park, I went to quite a few games, going to the soccer was very cheap in those days, just turn up on the day and pay to get through the turnstiles. I seem to recall they were called the Hammers then, have they changed to the Irons ?
Hope they do well for you this season.

Regards

I know West Ham are still referred to as the Hammers, not sure where the Irons comes from - then again i wouldn't being an Everton fan.
Living close to Upton Park would be fun on Match Day. Ever run in to the GSE? I was watching Green Street Hooligans on Foxtel a few weeks ago. Absolute football nutters.

 

[MRC & Co]

I am a passionate football fan.

I follow Barcelona, but watch far more of the Premier League than La Liga.

Arsenal and Middlesbrough are my favourite teams there.

Unfortunatley, I think the strength and depth of Chelsea will be enough to win them the title this season. Deco should proove to be a very good transfer also. Don't think they will land Robinho before the end of the transfer season. He would do well in England though.

Good to see other fans here!

 

[professor_frink]

What a disgraceful start by Liverpool. Got the 3 points thanks to Torres, but was an awful game to watch. They need some width if they are going to challenge this year, otherwise it'll be another year of defending their way into the final stages of the champions league and a long struggle to get themselves another 4th place finish in the league

 

[MRC & Co]

Yeh, agree on Liverpool.

They really need some better wingers, but far more, some spark from midfield. Gerrard is more of a general, not so much of a playmaker.

They should have gone for a guy like Riquelme or even Aimar for that creativity. Way too reliant on Torres, with Gerrard chipping in his fair share of goals.

Arsenal are going to STRUGGLE with injuries once again. They looked horrible. No depth, which ultimately cost them the title last season.

Interesting to see how United do without Ronaldo for the first several weeks.

 

[professor_frink]

Yeh, agree on Liverpool.

They really need some better wingers, but far more, some spark from midfield. Gerrard is more of a general, not so much of a playmaker.

They should have gone for a guy like Riquelme or even Aimar for that creativity. Way too reliant on Torres, with Gerrard chipping in his fair share of goals.

Arsenal are going to STRUGGLE with injuries once again. They looked horrible. No depth, which ultimately cost them the title last season.

Interesting to see how United do without Ronaldo for the first several weeks.

Arsenal started off pretty well in last night's game, I thought they were going to put on a show after they tore WBA apart for that first goal, but they kind of died off pretty quickly - the 2nd half was pretty dull.

Liverpool did look a little better once they put alonso out there and got rid of plessis, dunno why they didn't do that at the start

With Alonso running the show behind Gerrard in the centre of mnidfield, and with Babel back from the Olympics soon to add some width to the attack they should look a bit better. Hopefully. But I'm sure Benitez will find a way to kill off any attacking flair that Liverpool start to show when they get the squad back to full strength. Stupid Rafa

 

[alankew]

The EPL is for posers,real men and teams play in the Championship

 

[jersey10]

The EPL is for posers,real men and teams play in the Championship

very well paid posers!

 

[alankew]

Jersey, even in the Championship they dont do too badly.My team(Wolves)were linkedto Balde from Celtic but the Chairman quite rightly stated that he wouldnt break the wages structure for anyone-this bloke was supposed to be wanting 28K!(pounds not dollars-no pound sign on my keyboard)

 

[jersey10]

Jersey, even in the Championship they dont do too badly.My team(Wolves)were linkedto Balde from Celtic but the Chairman quite rightly stated that he wouldnt break the wages structure for anyone-this bloke was supposed to be wanting 28K!(pounds not dollars-no pound sign on my keyboard)

28000 pounds per week in the championship probably rare, although i don't know for sure. would probably be the average wage in the premiership.

 

[jersey10]

It is quite amazing how much the top boys 'earn'


The top 10 earners in the Premier League

Frank Lampard, Chelsea approx £140,000 a week

John Terry, Chelsea £131,000

Andriy Shevchenko, Chelsea £121,000

Michael Ballack, Chelsea £121,000

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool £120,000

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd £119,000

Wayne Rooney, Man Utd £110,000

Michael Owen, Newcastle £110,000

Rio Ferdinand, Man Utd £100,000

Didier Drogba, Chelsea £91,000

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/aug/14/chelsea.premierleague?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront

 

[Stan 101]

When in England in 2005 I took in a few home games in Anfield. It was suprising to talk to some hard core fans about players like Ceece (SEE - SAY) who were really bought for big dollars and basically sat on the sideline for the year. The couple of games I watched with Liverpool SEE SAY scored. Talk about hold ing a guy back.

Electric atmosphere in Anfield. Was in the side stand right near the corner and had the lads in the KOP singing a chant. Was only a few metres away from the boys when taking a corner. Amazing! There was a young Liverpool supporter stuck in a cell in turkey or somewhere on serious charges and let me tell you, with the way the crowd supported that boy, it brought a tear to this hardened eye. If the Liverpool locals support you, "You'll never walk alone" for sure!


Go Sunderland! ( I love an underdog!)

 

[MRC & Co]

Arsenal started off pretty well in last night's game, I thought they were going to put on a show after they tore WBA apart for that first goal, but they kind of died off pretty quickly - the 2nd half was pretty dull.

Liverpool did look a little better once they put alonso out there and got rid of plessis, dunno why they didn't do that at the start

With Alonso running the show behind Gerrard in the centre of mnidfield, and with Babel back from the Olympics soon to add some width to the attack they should look a bit better. Hopefully. But I'm sure Benitez will find a way to kill off any attacking flair that Liverpool start to show when they get the squad back to full strength. Stupid Rafa

Yeh, those first few minutes were impressive! lol. Too bad about the rest of the game. They just don't know what to do without Fabregas there directing it. Wenger really needs some big names!

Did you see Rosicky (serial killer ) in the stands? Talk about FAT! Van Persie is strugglig to regain form since coming back from injury last season. Adebayor had a bit of a shocker. They miss Hleb, but Nasri looks to fill that void. Not so sure about Denilson, Walcott has a lot to learn, Diaby and Eboue are ok on the wings, but Bendtner is an absolute bum up front. Eduardo is injured. Central defence also needs a replacement, Senderos does not cut it and if Gallas, Toure, Clichy or Sagna are injured, then they look horrible. Almunia is good in goals. Not winning a Premiership with that squad unless you can remain completely injury free.

Liverpool are definatley well structured. As were Valencia, who stayed that way when Flores came in, but now look at them! I honestly think Benitez does not have many options with the Liverpool squad, though I gather your not a fan of him! ha ha. Definatley never liked his rotation policy. Benayoun and Pennant are not world class, but still half decent. Babal is good, but definately still has a lot of growing to do. Comparing himself with Henry, ha ha. You think Keane can stand up and have a big season alongside Torres? (best striker in the world IMO). That kid Ngong from Marseille is pretty decent in the few games I have seen of him.

Onto Chelsea and United tonight, title is between these two again IMO, with Chelsea having the edge.

Anybody think the top 4 will be broken this year and who are the likely candidates?

 

[nizar]

It is quite amazing how much the top boys 'earn'

Actually these figures are nothing compared to what the top traders in the UK earn.

Back on topic, I follow Arsenal.

MRC&Co, i have to disagree. Wenger does not need big names he never has before in his career. Not his style. So why start now?

Was Anelka a big name when he came to Highbury? NO
Was Dennis Bergkamp a "legend" when Wenger brought him to Arsenal? NO
Was Vieira a big name when he was first signed? NO
Was Henry a big name when we was bought? NO

All these players won many trophies for Arsenal and left or retired as legends and superstars.

 

[spooly74]

Actually these figures are nothing compared to what the top traders in the UK earn.

Back on topic, I follow Arsenal.

MRC&Co, i have to disagree. Wenger does not need big names he never has before in his career. Not his style. So why start now?

Was Anelka a big name when he came to Highbury? Y
Was Dennis Bergkamp a "legend" when Wenger brought him to Arsenal? Y
Was Vieira a big name when he was first signed? Y
Was Henry a big name when we was bought? Y

 

[MRC & Co]

After getting big names, how many titles have United won in comparison to Arsenal?

After just a few years of buying some big names, how many titles have Chelsea won in comparison to Arsenal under all of Wengers reign?

He sure has an eye for talent, but if he wants to win more, he needs to bring in a few more big names.

Just go to Emirates and ask them what they think........I hear there are a large number of restless fans, from friends over in London.

When Hleb and Flamini leave an already shallow squad, you need more than one replacement (Nasri). He should have added at least another midfielder and he needs another solid back, badly. I think last season prooves the point and this one will again, unfortunately.

 

[Pager]

I know West Ham are still referred to as the Hammers, not sure where the Irons comes from - then again i wouldn't being an Everton fan.
Living close to Upton Park would be fun on Match Day. Ever run in to the GSE? I was watching Green Street Hooligans on Foxtel a few weeks ago. Absolute football nutters.

West Ham have been known as the Irons for over 100 years, the club was originally formed by workers at the Thames ironworks hence the name, the nickname the Hammers is more recent and refers to the club badge of 2 crossed hammers, as to the GSE ??????????????, think you mean the ICF or Inter City Firm who are were the notorious hooligans from the 1980,s that would follow West Ham and got there name from always travelling first class to away games, they feature in recent films Green Street and The Last footsoldier, IMO though they are an absolute disgrace to both football and West Ham United, most fans have and want nothing to do with them.