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SEMerc
15 January 2011 00:39:47

Excellent piece by Lawton. Forget the Liverpool pity party derby, the important game this weekend is Spurs vs Manure. A Spurs victory will save a mediocre EPL season and be good for many concerned - bar Manure fans of course.


http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/james-lawton-just-one-win-can-lift-spurs-from-gifted-outsiders-ndash-and-may-save-a-whole-season-2185035.html

future_is_orange
15 January 2011 07:49:07

Must win games for the chasing pack this weekend !! Spurs have a game on their hands playing Man U. I expect Man U to stifle midfield and allow Spurs plenty of the ball, but Man U very dangerous on the break possibly a smash n grab by the Reds.

SEMerc
15 January 2011 08:57:25


Must win games for the chasing pack this weekend !! Spurs have a game on their hands playing Man U. I expect Man U to stifle midfield and allow Spurs plenty of the ball, but Man U very dangerous on the break possibly a smash n grab by the Reds.


Originally Posted by: future_is_orange 


If Utd win this weekend I think it's pretty much theirs as far as the EPL is concerned.


You may well be right regarding United stifling the Spurs midfield. They'll double up on Bale, but of course that'll create space elsewhere. If they're to win they're going to have to keep Bale, Modric and VDV quiet. That's a big ask.

llamedos
15 January 2011 09:54:27


I know these figures are quite old, but they are interesting nonetheless.


The one that immediately struck me was Fulham.


 




Deloitte Debt League - June 2010 (2009 / 2010 Season)




With the transfer market open, here is some interesting reading from the financial analysis company, Deloitte, on the plight of the modern game, and who is more likely to spend 'big' during the January window.

Below is a table ranking the ten most indebted clubs in Europe.

01. Manchester United £716m
02. Chelsea (Limited) £701m
03. Valencia C.F £501m
04. Liverpool £351m
05. Real Madrid £296m
06. FC Barcelona £273m
07. AS Roma £271m
08. Schalke 04 £234m
09. Arsenal £203m
10. Fulham £198m

A breakdown of the English Premier League, Team by Team.

Arsenal - Net debt: £203m

Aston Villa - Net debt: £72.3m

Birmingham City - Net debt: £12.0m

Blackburn Rovers - Net debt: £20.3m

Bolton Wanderers - Net debt: £58.4m

Burnley - Net debt: £11.9m

Chelsea - Net debt: £701m

Everton - Net debt: £37.9m

Fulham - Net debt: £198m

Hull City - Net debt: £17.1m

Liverpool - Net debt: £351m

Manchester City - Net debt: £194.4m

Manchester United - Net debt: £716m

Portsmouth - Net debt: £57.7m

Stoke City - Net debt: £2.3m

Sunderland - Net debt: £48.8m

Tottenham Hotspur - Net debt: £45.9m

West Ham - Net debt: £114.9m

Wigan Athletic -Net debt: £54.0m

Wolves - Net debt: £13.0m



Originally Posted by: SEMerc 

"Due to the current financial problems surrounding a lot of football clubs at the moment Man U have had to release 15 members of staff from the payroll. The 5 referees and 10 linesman are said to be devastated........"

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Saint Snow
15 January 2011 12:30:29

"Due to the current financial problems surrounding a lot of football clubs at the moment Man U have had to release 15 members of staff from the payroll. The 5 referees and 10 linesman are said to be devastated........"


Originally Posted by: llamedos 



I'll be using that one


 


Other news - Martin O'Neil to take over at West Ham


I thought his ambitions were a somewhat larger than that


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Gooner
15 January 2011 16:28:27

M City look like going top 4-2 up against Wolves

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future_is_orange
15 January 2011 18:56:26



Must win games for the chasing pack this weekend !! Spurs have a game on their hands playing Man U. I expect Man U to stifle midfield and allow Spurs plenty of the ball, but Man U very dangerous on the break possibly a smash n grab by the Reds.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


If Utd win this weekend I think it's pretty much theirs as far as the EPL is concerned.


You may well be right regarding United stifling the Spurs midfield. They'll double up on Bale, but of course that'll create space elsewhere. If they're to win they're going to have to keep Bale, Modric and VDV quiet. That's a big ask.


Originally Posted by: future_is_orange 


I will say this again..Bale is vastly over rated tho he is still young, some games great other times he doesnt turn up. VDV was a real steal by Redknapp and a player i admire, likewise Modric who i hope will move to OT at the season end. Man U will pack the midfield prob with Carrick Fletcher and Anderson in the middle with Nani and Giggs wide and a lone striker i Rooney (if fit).


Good results for the chasing pack today....Chelsea Chiteh and Arsenal all winning.

Gooner
15 January 2011 19:39:08

Good away win for Arsenal, feel sorry for Avram Grant, 6mths in the job and will probably get the sack now

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llamedos
15 January 2011 19:45:49


Good away win for Arsenal, feel sorry for Avram Grant, 6mths in the job and will probably get the sack now


Originally Posted by: Gooner 

Avram's been disgracegully treated by West Ham.......nothing more to say

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Gooner
15 January 2011 19:52:08



Good away win for Arsenal, feel sorry for Avram Grant, 6mths in the job and will probably get the sack now


Originally Posted by: llamedos 

Avram's been disgracegully treated by West Ham.......nothing more to say


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


Appalling , Martin O Neill wont turn it around ....................will he

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SEMerc
15 January 2011 20:00:27

Rumours have been knocking about that it may be Martin Jol.


Talking of managers being treated disgracefully Grant is getting off lightly compared to what happened to Jol - texted by a pal of his close to half time (during an UEFA Cup match) informing him that ITV had announced he had been sacked.

Gooner
15 January 2011 20:14:28


Rumours have been knocking about that it may be Martin Jol.


Talking of managers being treated disgracefully Grant is getting off lightly compared to what happened to Jol - texted by a pal of his close to half time (during an UEFA Cup match) informing him that ITV had announced he had been sacked.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Yeah! but he managed Tottenham  London   Capital  Stratford Hotspur so its ok

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llamedos
15 January 2011 20:21:28


Rumours have been knocking about that it may be Martin Jol.


Talking of managers being treated disgracefully Grant is getting off lightly compared to what happened to Jol - texted by a pal of his close to half time (during an UEFA Cup match) informing him that ITV had announced he had been sacked.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 

Yes Jol was treated very badly, but that's now history and I'm sure it won't make AG feel any better  

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SEMerc
15 January 2011 20:25:31



Rumours have been knocking about that it may be Martin Jol.


Talking of managers being treated disgracefully Grant is getting off lightly compared to what happened to Jol - texted by a pal of his close to half time (during an UEFA Cup match) informing him that ITV had announced he had been sacked.


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


Yeah! but he managed Tottenham  London   Capital  Stratford Hotspur so its ok


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


If our lot move to Stratford (which won't happen, thank God) your lot from Sarf London will have North London all to themselves.

Gooner
15 January 2011 21:06:11




Rumours have been knocking about that it may be Martin Jol.


Talking of managers being treated disgracefully Grant is getting off lightly compared to what happened to Jol - texted by a pal of his close to half time (during an UEFA Cup match) informing him that ITV had announced he had been sacked.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Yeah! but he managed Tottenham  London   Capital  Stratford Hotspur so its ok


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


If our lot move to Stratford (which won't happen, thank God) your lot from Sarf London will have North London all to themselves.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


You will be that far sarf you will be able to train on the beach

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peeps in west oxon
15 January 2011 22:24:36




Good away win for Arsenal, feel sorry for Avram Grant, 6mths in the job and will probably get the sack now


Originally Posted by: Gooner 

Avram's been disgracegully treated by West Ham.......nothing more to say


Originally Posted by: llamedos 


Appalling , Martin O Neill wont turn it around ....................will he


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


As a Hammers fan I agree with you all!  How will Martin O'neil turn it around at WHU?  (if indeed he does go there, whiich appears likely).  Whu were bad today, especially Wayne Bridge.  Although he has only played 5 games so far this season so he can't be properly fit!.  I understand that M O'neil left Villa because of lack of transfer money.....I am not sure he will get any more money from WHU do you?

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SEMerc
15 January 2011 22:55:53





Good away win for Arsenal, feel sorry for Avram Grant, 6mths in the job and will probably get the sack now


Originally Posted by: peeps in west oxon 

Avram's been disgracegully treated by West Ham.......nothing more to say


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


Appalling , Martin O Neill wont turn it around ....................will he


Originally Posted by: llamedos 


As a Hammers fan I agree with you all!  How will Martin O'neil turn it around at WHU?  (if indeed he does go there, whiich appears likely).  Whu were bad today, especially Wayne Bridge.  Although he has only played 5 games so far this season so he can't be properly fit!.  I understand that M O'neil left Villa because of lack of transfer money.....I am not sure he will get any more money from WHU do you?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


I didn't see the game but I've read on other boards that Wayne Bridge was absolutely abysmal. And to think the bloke is reportedly on 90K a week. That's glorious football for you.

Brian Gaze
16 January 2011 08:31:57


I didn't see the game but I've read on other boards that Wayne Bridge was absolutely abysmal. And to think the bloke is reportedly on 90K a week. That's glorious football for you.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


I watched this so called 'football match', and Bridge was abysmal, but so were West Ham. I normally enjoy watching Arsenal matches, but this was just like a training session for them (not their fault of course).  

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Brian Gaze
16 January 2011 12:34:08


 I understand that M O'neil left Villa because of lack of transfer money.....I am not sure he will get any more money from WHU do you?


Originally Posted by: peeps in west oxon 


Sunday Times suggesting he won't take the job. Apparently not happy with the offer, and peeved that it has been leaked to the press as a fait acompli. ST goes on to mention Sam Allardyce as a possibility. Got to say I had difficulty not choking on my bacon buttie when I read that earlier today.

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peeps in west oxon
16 January 2011 13:16:27

Very interesting Brian.  I do think M O'Neil is his 'own man'.  He doesn't seem to take crap of the directors etc.  I think he would be good at WHU because of this.  Apart from the fact he is a fine coach.  But without quality, what can you do?

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Gooner
16 January 2011 13:18:04

lets be fair to Wayne Bridge though, he has played one full game in th epre this year, he was terribly short of match fitness, your first full 90 minutes for many months with Theo Wallcott as an opponent is a tough start.


I hope o'Neill doesn't take the job, it will serve the Brady bunch right

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Gooner
16 January 2011 14:01:43

First 2 Derbies of the day finish 1-1


Sunderland 1 Newcastle 1


Birmingham 1 Aston Villa 1

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Gooner
16 January 2011 15:00:25

Liverpool 1 up in Mersey derby at HT

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SEMerc
16 January 2011 15:08:56

Torres up for this game - class player; Liverpool edging out Everton.  Mind you, Everton are still in is and I can't believe they won't play better in the second half.


EDIT:

Gooner
16 January 2011 15:11:13


Torres up for this game - class player; Liverpool edging out Everton.  Mind you, Everton are still in is and I can't believe they won't play better in the second half.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


They are 1-1


42 seconds into the 2nd half

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