2015/16 Barclays Premier League Thread - General Discussion - FM24/25 Update

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28 Feb 2016 19:47:11

By Jason | On 28 February 2016 - 19:29 PM GMT

They didn't pay a penny for Falcao.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/10143641/radamel-falcao-joined-chelsea-on-free-loan-according-to-leaked-document

Upfront no, but his wages were reported to be £300k p/w when he was here, and any portion of that is too much money for him.

The Platypus

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28 Feb 2016 20:14:56

By Ninja | On 28 February 2016 - 19:47 PM GMT

Upfront no, but his wages were reported to be £300k p/w when he was here, and any portion of that is too much money for him.

Even a tenner spent on Falcao is too much, but the reports did say that his wages were cut down drastically.

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28 Feb 2016 20:47:14

By The Platypus | On 28 February 2016 - 20:14 PM GMT

Even a tenner spent on Falcao is too much, but the reports did say that his wages were cut down drastically.

Oh no doubt, and its chump change for a football club, but the idea that no money was wasted in the folly that was signing Falcao is just obviously wrong.

Its a bit like Veron lite.

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By Based Jorge | On 28 February 2016 - 19:44 PM GMT

To be fair last season was one to forget for Newcastle fans

Every season is a season to forget for Newcastle fans

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01 Mar 2016 18:26:10

Can see Leicester drawing today

Carroll.

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01 Mar 2016 21:35:17

Mahrez you cunt

Based Jorge

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01 Mar 2016 21:52:18

This season is so strange. Two wins in our next two and we're back in the picture despite being humiliated at OT.

Sam

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01 Mar 2016 21:54:54

Fucking West Brom.

bmg033

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01 Mar 2016 22:06:05

Sadly Chelsea aren't a million miles away from 4th, although Man City have 2 games in hand.

BR.

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01 Mar 2016 22:21:00

Had a feeling Leicester would slip up tonight. Not liking the difficulty they're having against teams lower down the table (Bournemouth, Norwich and WBA at home, Villa away - all from the last couple of months).

Just hope West Ham win tomorrow, and Liverpool too just to keep City at arms length.

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By bmg033 | On 01 March 2016 - 22:06 PM GMT

Sadly Chelsea aren't a million miles away from 4th, although Man City have 2 games in hand.

Late start to pre-season is finally paying off as planned.

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02 Mar 2016 16:28:20

"Dodgy defence"

Ok mate.

Spurs' dodgy defence can be exploited says @WestHamTill but @thespursweb would settle for a Stalteri-esque winner: https://t.co/zHcbzlKHPf
— betway (@betway) March 2, 2016

Number 1

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02 Mar 2016 19:07:15

Yeah given they have the tightest Prem defence, dodgy is a strange word to use.

If you want a more accurate team to refer to, then Newcastle is your best bet. And with the added protection tonight of Sissoko, Wijandlum, Colback and Gouffran - none of whom do anything in away games, while our only away game winner this season (Perez) is benched again. Oh goodie.

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02 Mar 2016 19:13:51

In fairness I still reckon you can get at Spurs' defence. Vertonghen and Alderweireld are a bit short and not exactly intimidating. Mitrovic got joy out of them by essentially being a fat bastard. Obvious the defensive 'system' is obviously brilliant.

Good to see McClaren eventually try something different. After 26 games of abject failure. But why always Perez who is dropped. He's been woeful, but so has Shelvey, Sissoko and Wijnaldum.

Poe

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02 Mar 2016 20:17:20

Shelvey has provided match winning passes and Wijnaldum has provided match winning goals. Albeit all at home.

Sissoko hasn't done much since Spurs away

Gouffran is a terrible choice though. Offers nothing.

Usual negative tactics here, 2/3-0 to stoke after 0-0 at half time I imagine.

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02 Mar 2016 20:25:01

Not watching as I can't get streams to work (something about Flash) but Sky's pundit reportedly said we're playing a "low energy game", and Elliott has twice played it to the Stoke end without anyone getting a touch... not a great sign.

Shevley being a captain is an odd surprise. Meanwhile, Wijnaldum only plays at home (which considering he's our top scorer is not helpful), Sissoko has been garbage for most of the campaign, and Gouffran is Gouffran. One wonders why sign Saivet or keep Aarons and De Jong if they can't get ahead of this bunch.

Poe

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02 Mar 2016 20:34:20

It baffles me why we'd stand off an out of form Everton and an out of sorts Stoke but attack an inform Chelsea.

Stoke are here for the taking if we actually want it

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By Poe | On 02 March 2016 - 20:34 PM GMT

It baffles me why we'd stand off an out of form Everton and an out of sorts Stoke but attack an inform Chelsea.

Stoke are here for the taking if we actually want it

Yeah. Its a bit perplexing and nonsensical.

Then again appointing McClaren was also perplexing and nonsensical.

Based Jorge

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02 Mar 2016 20:45:34

How shit were Germany in the mid 2000's for Mertesacker & Podolski to get over 100 caps each

Ninja

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02 Mar 2016 20:49:45

We should be 3-0 down.

How Arsenal didn't beat us I'll never know.

Sam

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02 Mar 2016 20:51:32

We should be 2-0 down. With City losing this is such a huge chance, but of course knowing us this season we are going to fuck it up.

Edit: Well 3-0 down like Ninja writes above. Typing on mobile is slow.

Poe

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02 Mar 2016 20:53:31

Mitrovic is grafting his big fat tits off here

Ninja

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02 Mar 2016 21:14:02

You can see why Watford never score goals Igahlo should have had about 4 on his own.

Sam

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02 Mar 2016 21:15:27

3-0 Liverpool.

Come on United ffs.

Number 1

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02 Mar 2016 21:21:48

Arsenal 1-2 Swansea

Why is that not surprising in any way?

Number 1

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02 Mar 2016 21:23:52

Actually, no, Newcastle losing is even less of a surprise. The fecking cretins.

Sam

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02 Mar 2016 21:37:35

Amazing that this week Leicester have gained a point over all their rivals, who have lost/look like losing tonight.

Watford have two more incredible chances to score. Plus they should have had a penalty.