I know it's different and maybe a bit tin hat of me but I can't help but think if Arsenal had Liverpools season they'd be dragged through the coals and be called bottlers. Meanwhile pundits everywhere are lauding Liverpool..

Next year should be great. United will have the rested squad every week like Liverpool had this year and I expect all top seven teams to improve sans Everton. Spurs should be better as their new guys get settled and there should be legitimately six great teams fighting for four spots..

5/11/2014 3:03:10 PM

Well the difference between 4th and 7th is pretty large. The fact that liverpool went from 7th to 2nd is impressive. If Arsenal had gone from 4th to challenging and choking then the criticism would be mostly deserved. Lets also not forget Arsenal have come under a fair bit of criticism this year as well, to be fair they kind of did bottle it after February. If United and Tottenham weren't so bad that 4th spot would have been pretty challenging. Arsenal's early dominance helped them towards the end here.

5/11/2014 3:37:36 PM

City won the league today, so I claim the honor of creating the next EPL thread. Never mind the fact that I haven't posted in two years. I'll wait until the fixtures are published on June 19.

5/11/2014 8:24:52 PM

only sing when you're winning

5/11/2014 8:29:20 PM

5/11/2014 9:56:10 PM

Quote :

"TreeTwista10 2Claps&ANatureBoy 123321 Posts user info edit post Man City : Man U as UNC : NC State 3/16/2014 11:20:47 AM"

5/11/2014 10:24:57 PM

So there is a city fan around here then? Of course he/she is a tarhole.

5/11/2014 10:45:58 PM

a heelfan is fairweather?? weird!

5/11/2014 10:58:27 PM

Congrats Walt Sobchak

5/12/2014 1:48:46 AM

Who is UOTY for 2014?

Nominees

Ribs
wazza31
aimorris




[Edited on May 12, 2014 at 4:13 AM. Reason : it's Ribs (for the car post alone)]

5/12/2014 4:10:38 AM

I didn't make that post. Sorry to disappoint.

5/12/2014 6:48:42 AM

Just stopping by to say State is NOTHING like United. Fans, success and history couldn't be more different. If anything Liverpool since 1990 is probably the closest of the big clubs to State IMO.

5/12/2014 7:29:33 AM

Quote :

"I can't help but think if Arsenal had Liverpools season they'd be dragged through the coals and be called bottlers. Meanwhile pundits everywhere are lauding Liverpool.."

Nah. I know it's funny Gerrard slipped (and he said they weren't going to slip! So hilarious!) and everything but losing to Chelsea and drawing away to Palace are not the worst results in the world, especially on the back of an 11 game winning streak with a squad that essentially goes 14 deep. Only one team in history has ever won 14 games in a row and that was 13 in one, 1 in the next. Coupled with the fact Manchester City had a really good 2014 as well, it was always going to be tough. Hard to criticize them for "bottling it" when they shouldn't have been there to bottle it in the first place.

Like I said earlier, I expect it from people that don't like Liverpool because I'd be doing the same if it were another team, but any neutral can see what they did this season was pretty incredible.

5/12/2014 8:17:33 AM

It begins

@MirrorFootball: Liverpool news and transfer rumours: Karim Benzema set to be Real Madrid bait for Luis Suarez bid? http://t.co/G39eC0PR2d

I'd actually be quite surprised if Suarez was anywhere but Anfield next year.

5/12/2014 8:40:41 AM

Love the tabloid rumors. Seems at best they are maybe 5% accurate. Doesn't stop anyone from reading or putting stock into them though. The "silly season" of European football is always fun to follow.

5/12/2014 10:23:56 AM

Costa is scary as fuck.

Please figure out a way to fuck this up Mo.

5/12/2014 7:53:51 PM

maybe even if he comes to Chelsea, he'll pull a Torres

perhaps the Atletico Madrid -> Chelsea connection is tainted (even when it includes stops at other clubs)

that would be sweet if he comes and then suddenly inexplicably totally sucks dick

5/12/2014 11:50:01 PM

Post a synopsis of what you're looking for in your club for the summer and let's see how the chairmen did at the end of the window.

TOTTENHAM

NEEDS: LB, CB, ST, Manager

I don't think we're far off. Plenty of young talent inside the squad led by Eriksen to get into the top 4 conversation next season.

LB has been a problem for multiple seasons now, and Danny Rose can fuck right off. We really need a LB that can deliver a great cross as your wing players tend to tuck inside in the final 3rd. CB needs a huge upgrade too. Dawson sucks, Kaboul is always hurt, who knows what happens with Verts, and Chiriches is a gambler.

If we could get one young striking talent, like a Lukaku or Isigne, then our attack takes a huge bump up. Levy can't be afraid to spend 20M+ Euros at this spot.

As for manager, I'd love FdB or Poch, as I admire his pressing style, but I think I would be most happy with Rafa. He knows this league so well and how to win trophies. Brings instant credibility to the touchline. How long he will be here would be the only major drawback of that appointment.


Unrelated: Ledley got his own quote in the stands during his testimonial yesterday.

LONG LIVE THE KING!



[Edited on May 13, 2014 at 7:20 AM. Reason : Take notes on that quote NyM]

5/13/2014 7:16:01 AM

Howard Webb taking a dive in Ledley's Testimonial

https://t.co/ZAqV9kOOL3

5/13/2014 7:27:34 AM

Can I just get a confirmation that anyone but will be making the 14-15 EPL thread? Didn't he fuck it up last time? I nominate NYM since he's a moderator.

5/13/2014 8:00:20 AM

agreed

aimorris gets it as the next in line going by the table

5/13/2014 8:02:30 AM

If aimorris wants it, it's his.

City fans aren't real so if "one" tries to make it I'll just trash bin it.

5/13/2014 8:50:07 AM

Liverpool Needs: Defensive midfielder, CB, RB, LB, long-term replacement for Gerrard

Lallana looks likely. I'd spend big on a DM like Javi Martinez if they're available and save some cash somewhere else like picking up Ashley Cole for cheap. It all depends on who goes this summer - Agger, Skrtel, Johnson, Lucas are all rumored to be leaving.

Either way, it's obvious they need to strengthen the defense and central midfield.

[Edited on May 13, 2014 at 9:01 AM. Reason : ^ nah go ahead mod. FA Cup finalist rights]

5/13/2014 8:56:16 AM

Lol at Ribs' edit up there

Shots fired

5/13/2014 10:50:58 AM

5/13/2014 10:53:25 AM

You sure that wasn't a Sol Campbell quote?

To be fair to me, I've invested a ton of time in Arsenal since the switch. Shit, I'm working an Arsenal game in to my honeymoon in December...

5/13/2014 11:33:48 AM

I'm back to gloat. I think I'm the only City fan on TWW... and yes I am the one who fucked up the thread last time.

5/14/2014 7:19:39 AM

is the original bandwagoner

5/14/2014 7:58:37 AM

Don't expect a win, but definitely looking forward to the FA cup final on Saturday.

Lived in Hull for a year and a half, and went to quite a few games the year before they move up to the premier league. Even had a beer with Dean Windass one evening.

5/14/2014 4:31:18 PM

Looks like it's Poch.

I'm pretty damn happy with that.

5/15/2014 8:55:14 AM

I know this joke's been tweeted a million times, but Levy is already searching for his replacement.

5/15/2014 9:25:13 AM

Levy is simply the best narrative has at least crash and burned. Doubt they are the trendy pick to finish fourth next year..

5/15/2014 9:26:35 AM

I can't believe Levy still has a job.

5/15/2014 9:29:08 AM

Most Spurs fans can't either

5/15/2014 10:36:36 AM

ArsenLOL

5/17/2014 12:06:27 PM

holy shit lol

5/17/2014 12:08:18 PM

kiljadn, can we confirm that Man U finished seventh this year and will be stuck in England next season?

I move that NyM410 be relieved of his moderating duties for violating the rights of TWW users. City's championship entitles me to a 2014/15 EPL thread. Deal with it.

5/17/2014 12:31:38 PM

Quote :

"heelfan All American 2782 Posts user info edit post I like both Arsenal and City for their attacking style of play and creativity. However, the Nasri transfer saga last summer made it difficult to be a fan of both teams. Now I'm leaning toward Arsenal."

5/17/2014 12:58:54 PM

Fine, I won't complain as long as Walt Sobchak gets the honors.

5/17/2014 1:24:52 PM

I would've been happy with being given any of the 3 4 penalties Hull have committed today.

[Edited on May 17, 2014 at 1:39 PM. Reason : ..]

5/17/2014 1:30:18 PM

u mad?

5/17/2014 1:58:26 PM

Who put Almunia in?

5/17/2014 2:27:52 PM

Wow Kroenke actually knew there was a match today

5/17/2014 2:46:02 PM

:spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin: :spin:

Arsenal haven't won a trophy in an hour

5/17/2014 4:03:13 PM

[Edited on May 17, 2014 at 5:21 PM. Reason : ..]

5/17/2014 5:20:37 PM

are those 40s of Budweiser

5/17/2014 5:42:52 PM

didnt we have a petition to ban heelfan?


didnt like 40 people sign it? what happened with that?






also Wenger finally won another trophy.... time to extend his contract another 10 years

Still the French Herb Sendek

5/17/2014 8:08:02 PM

5/17/2014 9:42:18 PM

Let me know when Herb wins a few NCAA championships and has an undefeated season.





Never forget

5/18/2014 2:23:24 AM

Quote :

"Let me know when Herb wins a few NCAA championships and has an undefeated season."

yes, continue to cling to old achievements

much like we do as NC State fans

5/18/2014 1:09:20 PM