EPL 2022 / 2023

@dogmeat said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@KiwiPie Well Jones seems even more from another planet than Marsch so in terms of consistency it makes sense.

I think he (Jones) will have to step down a couple of Divisions to get another gig. He looked out of his depth in every way at Southampton. Seems he's only effective for Luton.

Southampton are doomed. Bournemouth too I reckon. Then it gets very interesting.

Everton or Leeds look like the favourites. The other team in dire form are Palace.

Dyche looks like a good appointment but Everton FFS - they are toxic to every manager's resume.

Jones was bizarre, just seems way too emotional and self-justifying for that level. Wonder if Luton will be singing "Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long"

I still don't think Southampton or Bournemouth are doomed. They both have some exciting new signings - that little winger for Southampton was causing panic for Wolves - and a couple of wins can change everything. Given the amount of money that all the clubs can spend, there are no weak teams any more.

Are Fulham safe yet?

Meanwhile in the only league that matters - one very dominant team will have to go into the play-offs. Both Notts and Wrexham on track for well over 100 points and 100 goals.

@KiwiPie said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Are Fulham safe yet?

No - but 35 points would have been enough in 12 of the last 22 campaigns and 7 of the last 10 so it would need a massive change in form (probably the worst ever - so Fulhamish) for us to go down.

I get what you mean about Southampton and Bournemouth, but their problem is the teams above them have all improved as well. Southampton need an inspired choice to repla=ce Jones - so not Marsch and Bournemouth should have kept O'Neil as interim Manager.

@KiwiPie said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Meanwhile in the only league that matters - one very dominant team will have to go into the play-offs. Both Notts and Wrexham on track for well over 100 points and 100 goals.

I see EFL are looking at changing the structure of the Divisions I reckon the current promotion relegation rules for League One i.e. Top two are automatically promoted; next four compete in play-offs, with the winner gaining the third promotion spot. The bottom four are relegated. should also apply to League 2 and National League.

There are plenty of teams in National League with the history, playing and financial strength and grounds to make any argument against this pretty specious IMO. Certainly a travesty if either you or Wrexham fail to get promoted this season.

@dogmeat said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

I get what you mean about Southampton and Bournemouth, but their problem is the teams above them have all improved as well. Southampton need an inspired choice to repla=ce Jones - so not Marsch and Bournemouth should have kept O'Neil as interim Manager.

Agree re GON for Bournemouth and we have a tough run of games coming. We need to win away at Wolves this weekend. However with Solanke back, Hamed Traore, Dango Ouattara, Jaidon Anthony and Antoine Semenyo up front we showed some real fight and speed against Newcastle which has been missing and almost took 3 points. We should be getting a few more players back from injury too, so hopefully and exciting and GON doesn't stuff this up.

@dogmeat said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

I see EFL are looking at changing the structure of the Divisions I reckon the current promotion relegation rules for League One i.e. Top two are automatically promoted; next four compete in play-offs, with the winner gaining the third promotion spot. The bottom four are relegated. should also apply to League 2 and National League.

There are plenty of teams in National League with the history, playing and financial strength and grounds to make any argument against this pretty specious IMO. Certainly a travesty if either you or Wrexham fail to get promoted this season.

Agree with that - 4 up and 4 down will mean that falling out of the league isn't such a huge issue if you're good enough (rich enough) to get back up.

Meanwhile Notts came back from a goal down to beat 4th placed Barnet 4-1 and Wrexham drew 2-2 with 3rd placed Woking after being 2-1 up. So we are now 5 clear having played 2 games more - not winning a game is looking like a disaster now in this head to head battle. Wrexham v Notts around Easter time will be HUGE.

And in the usual EPL bizarro world, Marsch is now at Southampton after failing to do anything at Leeds.

Make up call for the offside last week?

1-3 to Man City who go top. But having played one more game

Shame. Hoped Arsenal could hold on. Or maybe even stretch their lead

A disappointing 2nd half from Arsenal. It would be good if Arteta could rotate players more, particularly in the front three and midfield, as some players are looking a little tired. The squad isn't deep enough for that.

Partey was a huge loss in this game, as when he plays Arsenal win.

@Bovidae Arsenal, still have the same problems and they are primarily in the midfield. Partey was obviously missed but they need more starch. Can anyone score outside the 18 yard box?

Enough small midgets with skill. Sinchenko needs to dropped. Big mistake at the back, slows up play moving forward and distribution into the box is crap. I guess we know why Pep let him go.

Jesus, when he comes back, is not going to make a difference moving forward but adds depth as if this is needed up front. Is the job of the commentators to find a silver lining that does not exist?

Saka needs to get himself more involved somehow.

And it's not like Arsenal did not have good chances.

Disappointing but they are an improving team. Just not Man City quality.

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

Good for him to leave Newcastle and get a goal

Not sure how I feel about automatic suspensions for red cards. Pope's hand ball was a red card all day, but it was a tiny mental slip, he initially tries to head the ball and then only after he's fallen on it his instincts kick in as he controls the ball with his hand.

Arsenal have a fairly friendly run of matches between now and the city clash at Etihad. If the win over villa gets them back on track then they should go into that game with a lead still. Should be a cracking fixture.

@canefan said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

Good for him to leave Newcastle and get a goal

I was commenting specifically on scoring late to deny Man City the win and 3 pts.

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@canefan said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

Good for him to leave Newcastle and get a goal

I was commenting specifically on scoring late to deny Man City the win and 3 pts.

I figured you were, but it's not always about the Arse

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

That was a strange game - City should have been 5 up and then they seemed to dip in intensity midway through the 2nd half, Cooper made some switcharounds of formation, Forest had their only decent attack of the game and scored from it.

@KiwiPie said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

That was a strange game - City should have been 5 up and then they seemed to dip in intensity midway through the 2nd half, Cooper made some switcharounds of formation, Forest had their only decent attack of the game and scored from it.

I only watched the 2 min highlights on YT. Even though it was the official NF channel the highlights consisted of 1:50 of Man City shots, misses and saves by Navas. The only time Forest had possession in the highlights package was for the Wood goal.

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@KiwiPie said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

@Bovidae said in EPL 2022 / 2023:

Chris Wood. :clapping_hands:

That was a strange game - City should have been 5 up and then they seemed to dip in intensity midway through the 2nd half, Cooper made some switcharounds of formation, Forest had their only decent attack of the game and scored from it.

I only watched the 2 min highlights on YT. Even though it was the official NF channel the highlights consisted of 1:50 of Man City shots, misses and saves by Navas. The only time Forest had possession in the highlights package was for the Wood goal.

That double miss by Haaland was comical and Laporte had a free header 3 yards out and managed to head it straight into the balls of Navas. Can now call it a 3 way battle for the title with all teams dropping points regularly.

Im a bit surprised that Moyes in still the manager of West Ham

But a 4-0 win will help (vs Nott Forest)

Liverpool another draw. Hard to believe the big decline from last year (currently 7th). But still 5 points above big spending Chelsea

Blackburn upset Leicester 2-1 away and will be joined in the QF draw by Brighton, Fulham (2 great goals against a Leeds team who definitely gave it a go and were unlucky not to score being profligate in front of goal) and Man City who are 3-0 up at Bristol

Likely winners tomorrow are Burnley, Spurs, Man Utd and Southampton although only Burnley are dead set certs.

The opponents being Fleetwood, Sheffield Utd, West Ham & Grimsby respectively.

a kind draw could see the season getting even better for the Cottagers....

We will get Citeh for sure

Grimsby (League Two) has knocked out Southampton 2-1

Burney didnt take the lead against non-league Fleetwood until the 90th minute despite Fleetwood being down to 10 men for the whole second half

West Ham led Man Utd but currently 1-1

Man U score twice in injury time to beat the Hammers and Sheffield Utd hold on to put Spurs out 1-0

Quarter Finalists
Both Manchester clubs
Brighton
Grimsby
Fulham
Burnley
Sheffield Utd
Blackburn

So 4 Premiership
The top 2 Championship sides
Blackburn
and Grimsby

C'mon you Whites

Want to see the two Manchester clubs draw each other and Fulham Brighton avoid each other - best chance to see a non Top 6 eventual winner