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08-08-2008, 03:56 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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Blackburn still have a pretty good team, Friedel wasn't irreplacable. With the right guidance, Robinson is better.
Pompey bought Crouch. Crouch + Defoe = success. They are a bit of width away from being a top class side.
Newcastle didn't improve? Gutierrez? Coloccini? Guthrie? And they started playing very well towards the end of the season with Owen, Martins and Viduka in a front 3.
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Friedel may not be irreplacable, but Robinson hasn't show over the past year that he's capable of replacing him. I thought Robinson was horrible last season.
I like Pompey's attack with Crouch, Defoe, Kanu, and Kranjcar. Plus, Diarra seemed to do well in the MF last season. So, the question is between Tottenham, Everton, Pompey, and Aston Villa...who are the strongest? Out of those 4, I liken Pompey to be the 4th strongest. Also, I put them behind Middlesbrough because I have a good feeling about Middlesbrough. I believe Mido has upped his conditioning, and will be good form all-season. I think Mido will be a tremendous striker this season. Alves and Mido sounds good to me. I just got a good 'feeling' about them.
As for Newcastle...so? Coloccini isn't even on the roster I'm looking at. Guthrie will help out but I'm a bit cautious. He still has some proving to do. Gutierrez wilh also help out that stagnant offense from last season. They seemed very up and down. More down than up, though. But even so, if I recall correctly...Newcastle's backline was shaky, at best. What should we expect out of the backline, this season? More shaky play?
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08-08-2008, 04:02 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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08-08-2008, 04:11 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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Friedel may not be irreplacable, but Robinson hasn't show over the past year that he's capable of replacing him. I thought Robinson was horrible last season.
I like Pompey's attack with Crouch, Defoe, Kanu, and Kranjcar. Plus, Diarra seemed to do well in the MF last season. So, the question is between Tottenham, Everton, Pompey, and Aston Villa...who are the strongest? Out of those 4, I liken Pompey to be the 4th strongest. Also, I put them behind Middlesbrough because I have a good feeling about Middlesbrough. I believe Mido has upped his conditioning, and will be good form all-season. I think Mido will be a tremendous striker this season. Alves and Mido sounds good to me. I just got a good 'feeling' about them.
As for Newcastle...so? Coloccini isn't even on the roster I'm looking at. Guthrie will help out but I'm a bit cautious. He still has some proving to do. Gutierrez wilh also help out that stagnant offense from last season. They seemed very up and down. More down than up, though. But even so, if I recall correctly...Newcastle's backline was shaky, at best. What should we expect out of the backline, this season? More shaky play?
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Robinson is still young with time to improve, Friedel is just about on his last hurrah. It's a wise sort of signing.
Mido is shit. Aliadiere and Tuncay > him.
Coloccini has signed. And he and Gutierrez are fantastic. Guthrie is very solid, which is what Newcaslte need in a player.
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08-08-2008, 04:12 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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I thinks we have a promising left back no?? 
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08-08-2008, 04:38 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
Yes Newcastle were shaky last season, but that was under clueless Fat Sam. You must not have seen us with Keegan in charge towards the end of the season because we had a very good run of form. We have become a stronger side for the start of this season. Adding Spiderman to add something to the left of Midfield, Guthrie has been simply awesome in pre-season which makes me wonder why Liverpool got rid of him. Collocini is a rock solid defender that can play anywhere across the backline but he does have a big price tag over his head. Our other signing completely when under the radar which was Sebastian Bassong from Metz. A young centreback that looks strong, quick and good on the ball. He could play a big part in the season.
We also got rid of the horrible duo of Stephen Carr and Peter Ramage. Two very bad defenders that we needed off the wage bill. Emre was hardly ever on the pitch and was out for a very long time with minor injuries. He must be a miracle worker because he always seemed to play internationals for Turkey. Oh and one more thing, please someone sign Alan Smith he is one of the worst players we have ever had and that's saying something.
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08-08-2008, 05:06 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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Jesus has come back as two Twins.
Ha at Rafael getting all the limelight and Fabio responds with that.Im so fucking hyped right now, that burst of pace was insane.
Just has a frighting thought,
Nani and Ronaldo on both wings.
Da Silvas both overlapping.

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08-08-2008, 06:35 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
Just got back from Lazio, was rather fun match enjoyable being at Anfield for the first time since like May 7th and there was a fun atmosphere.
Ngog again looks really good and strong, much better than i expected him to be, have good hopes for him.
Hopefully we showed Rafa who we want aswell - Xabi and not Barry.
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08-08-2008, 06:59 PM
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
We have a mint squad this season again with the additions of the twins, Posseban, Campbell, Foster and hopefully another striker.
We could do it all this season, definetly have the squad to do it once Ronaldo returns from injury.
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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He stumbled through.
This is class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZs1qm1ojuk
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Re: Official Premier League ~ FA Cup ~ Carling Cup ~ Discussion Thread 08/09 Season
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