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English Premier League 2014-2015

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.MASSHOLE.
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Figure with the transfer window opening soon it was time to start a new thread.



Will Manchester City win the title again?
Can Liverpool retain Suarez? Will he be the same after knee surgery?
Will Manchester United make it back into the top 4?
Will Tottenham ever live up to expectations?
Will Mourinho last the season?

To start it off, David Luiz has signed for PSG for 50 million pounds.
May 23 2014 8:15PM
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Chunter
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Disappointed Remy is going to Chelsea...why the FUCK didn't Wenger pick him up.

Bummed I missed out on that Chelsea game, it looked like a thriller. Fucking lol at Man United...they drew to BURNLEY hahaha. Good points for Stoke today, always nice to see City drop some points.
Aug 30 2014 3:09PM
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Bogs
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Not a great start for Everton so far. Defense has been looking pretty shaky so far
Aug 30 2014 4:04PM
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Laurent.
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Well no more league championship for Ajax this year, expected Blind to stay on for a few more years, swell lad though, top guy, happy for him.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2738193/Daley-Blind-set-join-Manchester-United-club-agrees-14m-fee-Ajax.html

Good choice, very versatile, hard worker and team player with good passes and offensive capability.
Aug 30 2014 4:06PM
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Twig
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Arsenal do not look like a team capable of challenging for the league. Wenger blew it on Remy.
Aug 31 2014 1:00PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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TwigArsenal do not look like a team capable of challenging for the league. Wenger blew it on Remy.


No one does right now except for Chelsea. So far I have been proven wrong with Costa as well which is good for all you Chelski fans.

Liverpool looked good today, if Super-Crazy Mario can keep his shit together, he will be a huge addition to that team.
Aug 31 2014 2:20PM
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shibby
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costa kiiillem. i love this guy, hes gonna bang them in and piss everyone that isnt a chelsea fan off.

im stoked on our transfer season, has to be our best one in a while. surprised no one here is talking about city, they've got to be favorites to win it
Aug 31 2014 11:12PM
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bakedpow
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costa was a massive cock against everton haha. i wanted timmy to smash is face
Aug 31 2014 11:45PM
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Fun_dip
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shibbycosta kiiillem. i love this guy, hes gonna bang them in and piss everyone that isnt a chelsea fan off.

im stoked on our transfer season, has to be our best one in a while. surprised no one here is talking about city, they've got to be favorites to win it

Well they lost to Stoke so they're not doing that great. I think Chelsea are clearly favorites now. The main, possibly only, doubt was striker and Costa has proven to exactly what they hope he would. Not mention if he goes down they still have Remy who's proven. I hate Chelsea, but hopefully Costa stays fit.

Why didn't Mangala play for City this weekend?

And holy shit these Falcao to everywhere rumours are hot. I can't imagine Monaco taking a loss on him and I don't think anyone will pay more than 55m Euros for him. And the 20m for a season loan is fucking absurd.
Sep 1 2014 12:03AM
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Reports are suggesting Falcao to Man U.....
Sep 1 2014 5:42AM
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90053
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--ski--Reports are suggesting Falcao to Man U.....


yep £50 mi, surely they should be buying defenders though
Sep 1 2014 7:12AM
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90053
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tusken_assraideryep £50 mi, surely they should be buying defenders though


scrap that he's been loaned

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29011493
Sep 1 2014 8:33AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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tusken_assraiderscrap that he's been loaned

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29011493


Loan with a very enticing option for a 4 year deal after..

6m loan deal with 200,000 a week in wages. Not sure what the buy option is
Sep 1 2014 9:25AM
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Chunter
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United have an option to buy him but if he doesn't want to negotiate on a new contract, after tax United would be paying 500,000 pounds a week for him hahaha
Sep 1 2014 11:41AM
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Twig
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.MASSHOLE.Loan with a very enticing option for a 4 year deal after..

6m loan deal with 200,000 a week in wages. Not sure what the buy option is


55m euros.

Meanwhile:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzWYf_TeQBc
Sep 1 2014 11:42AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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ChunterUnited have an option to buy him but if he doesn't want to negotiate on a new contract, after tax United would be paying 500,000 pounds a week for him hahaha


Falcao will earn approximately 346,000 pounds A WEEK. I imagine his agent will take at least 35% of that, but jesus christ.


Welbeck to Arsenal on loan as well..
Sep 1 2014 1:50PM
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shibby
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what a weird signing. thats a fuckload of money to shell out for a loan player who they might not even need. theres got to be questions about his knee too

falcao is just a weird player in general. hes been at so many clubs in the past few years always leaving for huge fees. its that weird third party/agent ownership bullshit
Sep 1 2014 2:36PM
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Twig
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.MASSHOLE.Welbeck to Arsenal on loan as well..


Honestly, think that would be a great signing. I'm sure wenger will blow it again but he would be a great replacement for giroud. Big and strong, can play with his back to goal. Might not score that much but would provide a target/ someone for Sanchez, Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshire, Cazorla etc to play off.
Sep 1 2014 2:44PM
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90053
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do people honestly rate welbeck?
Sep 1 2014 2:49PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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shibbywhat a weird signing. thats a fuckload of money to shell out for a loan player who they might not even need. theres got to be questions about his knee too

falcao is just a weird player in general. hes been at so many clubs in the past few years always leaving for huge fees. its that weird third party/agent ownership bullshit


RvP may have to have knee surgery hence the signing. Rooney can't play striker anymore, Welbeck is leaving, Hernandez left, that leaves very few forwards.

Falcao wants to go to Madrid, but with FFP rules, I don't think he could move there currently without a lot of paperwork and jumping through holes.
Sep 1 2014 2:51PM
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Chunter
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So Welbeck is sealed. I've never really watched him play but from the outside, he seems like he has a great base to be a solid player and everything that would suite him well at Arsenal. Big, fast, young; maybe some actual playtime will be just what he needs? Whats the reason for all the hate? I'm optimistic!
Sep 1 2014 11:41PM
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Bogs
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ChunterWhats the reason for all the hate?


That if you lined up a soccer ball and a golf club next to each other and asked him which one was a soccer ball, he'd probably have no idea. Or at least it seems that way every time he tries to kick the damn thing.
Sep 2 2014 12:48AM
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bakedpow
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WattsThat if you lined up a soccer ball and a golf club next to each other and asked him which one was a soccer ball, he'd probably have no idea. Or at least it seems that way every time he tries to kick the damn thing.

Oh cmon, he isnt that bad. I still think he should give Joel Campbell a chance though. When he came on against Everton he definitely provided a spark. I think with some tutoring from Wenger he could prove to be a solid option and definitely an upgrade from yaya
Sep 2 2014 12:58AM
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bakedpow
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WattsThat if you lined up a soccer ball and a golf club next to each other and asked him which one was a soccer ball, he'd probably have no idea. Or at least it seems that way every time he tries to kick the damn thing.

Oh cmon, he isnt that bad. I still think he should give Joel Campbell a chance though. When he came on against Everton he definitely provided a spark. I think with some tutoring from Wenger he could prove to be a solid option and definitely an upgrade from yaya
Sep 2 2014 1:16AM
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bakedpow
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BakerpowOh cmon, he isnt that bad. I still think he should give Joel Campbell a chance though. When he came on against Everton he definitely provided a spark. I think with some tutoring from Wenger he could prove to be a solid option and definitely an upgrade from yaya


I guess that goes for both welbexk and Campbell. Both need time and interest from a coach to get them going.
Sep 2 2014 1:17AM
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slamdunk
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Anyone in the NS fantasy league making transfers? Falcao, Welbeck, Balotelli?
Sep 2 2014 6:36AM
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Chunter
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slamdunkAnyone in the NS fantasy league making transfers? Falcao, Welbeck, Balotelli?


Thinking about Welbeck maybe...Falcao will certainly get hurt in a couple weeks.
Sep 3 2014 12:45PM
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slamdunk
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ChunterThinking about Welbeck maybe...Falcao will certainly get hurt in a couple weeks.


Yeh can't see that knee holding up long in premier league. I think welbeck would be a good transfer, I didn't rate him much at Utd but if he gets a regular start at arsenal, he'll be getting the best service in the league. I'm playing a 3-5-2 at the moment but my defence is giving me a headache
Sep 3 2014 1:48PM
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Kcin
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Could someone pm me the league code!
Sep 3 2014 5:22PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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slamdunkYeh can't see that knee holding up long in premier league. I think welbeck would be a good transfer, I didn't rate him much at Utd but if he gets a regular start at arsenal, he'll be getting the best service in the league. I'm playing a 3-5-2 at the moment but my defence is giving me a headache


He's injured so I won't recommend it.
Sep 3 2014 8:52PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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TheSteezyKoalaHe's injured so I won't recommend it.


Nevermind i'm an idiot I forgot he played today.
Sep 3 2014 8:54PM
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Bogs
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BakerpowOh cmon, he isnt that bad. I still think he should give Joel Campbell a chance though. When he came on against Everton he definitely provided a spark. I think with some tutoring from Wenger he could prove to be a solid option and definitely an upgrade from yaya


He's pretty damn bad. Though, to be fair to him, he does seem to at least try, and works hard for the team. Joel Campbell is a bitch
Sep 4 2014 12:07AM
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bakedpow
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WattsHe's pretty damn bad. Though, to be fair to him, he does seem to at least try, and works hard for the team. Joel Campbell is a bitch


oh come off, youre just bitter about one game. you really can hold a grudge cant you? what makes you such an expert on talent anyway?
Sep 4 2014 12:17AM
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Bogs
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Bakerpowoh come off, youre just bitter about one game. you really can hold a grudge cant you? what makes you such an expert on talent anyway?


Huh? What game am I supposed to be bitter about?

I don't know about expert, but I use my eyes to judge talent. Like most English prospects, Welbeck just isn't anything special. That United sold a 23 year old striker to one of their biggest rivals for 16 million tells the story pretty well in itself.
Sep 4 2014 1:14AM
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Chunter
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Does it though? Because for the past season or so United seem to know fuck all about football. They lose key defensive players, concede goals like no other and believe signing Falcao and Di Maria are the answers to all their problems.

Man U turning Welbeck away is going to bite them in the ass. He will flourish at Arsenal and Man U won't make Champions League for the 2nd season in a row. Just watch lol.
Sep 4 2014 1:40AM
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Bogs
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ChunterDoes it though? Because for the past season or so United seem to know fuck all about football. They lose key defensive players, concede goals like no other and believe signing Falcao and Di Maria are the answers to all their problems.

Man U turning Welbeck away is going to bite them in the ass. He will flourish at Arsenal and Man U won't make Champions League for the 2nd season in a row. Just watch lol.


They signed a few defenders, granted not a big-name defender like most think they need, and tried to sign Vidal but couldn't quite pull it off. I really doubt United think Falcao and Di Maria are the answer to all their problems.

Who knows, maybe the Welbeck signing will be another case like Sturridge's where a player looks dead in the water with one big club but for whatever reason shines at another, though I hope we can all agree that Sturridge always had more talent than Welbeck, even if it wasn't being put to good use at Chelsea. I hope he does do well at Arsenal, as I'd rather see them win the league than most of the other legitimate contenders, I just don't think he's really the guy Arsenal need to help provide cover for Giroud, and be another strong scoring option up front.
Sep 4 2014 1:50AM
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bakedpow
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I'd much rather they signed falcao or Remy but I also think welbeck is much a better option than what they have on their bench at the moment.
Sep 4 2014 2:48AM
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slamdunk
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KcinCould someone pm me the league code!


1292317-303416
Sep 4 2014 4:22AM
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thejackal1177
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di marias lookinig good for Man U. slaughtered Germany. 3 assist and a goal, all beautiful. Lets see if it will translate to premier league
Sep 5 2014 12:07AM
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shibby
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FUCK international friendlies. Costa pulls out with a hamstring, Sturridge too
Sep 5 2014 5:13PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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shibbyFUCK international friendlies. Costa pulls out with a hamstring, Sturridge too


Thank god we got Remy.
Sep 5 2014 8:55PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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shibbyFUCK international friendlies. Costa pulls out with a hamstring, Sturridge too


Not shocked. Costa has had that injury for a few months now and has rushed back from the recovery quite quickly each time.
Sep 5 2014 9:39PM
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Laurent.
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My Zlatan boner is tingling.

Besides becoming Sweden's all time top scorer this week he now has also scored in every single minute of a football match



And a new best goal video, because he deserves it.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/761852/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic---------Top-70-Goals---------1999-2014
Sep 7 2014 2:50PM
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nCrow
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^Zlatan is god
Sep 7 2014 7:23PM
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Chunter
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25 goals in the 90th+ minute...you can't get more clutch than that. I want him to play forever.
Sep 8 2014 3:02PM
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shibby
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPfLKGUI2uo&
Sep 8 2014 4:32PM
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shibby
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sorry i dont want to turn this thread into video spam but that popped up on reddit the other day and i thought it was fitting with you guys talking about zlatan
Sep 8 2014 4:34PM
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fujarome
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good to see welbeck doing well for england before making his Arsenal debut.

...despite my perpetual desire that england lose
Sep 8 2014 5:10PM
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Titus69
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http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/11/report-chelsea-battle-manchester-united-to-sign-97-million-cristiano-ronaldo/?utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Sports%20Soccer&utm_network=facebook&utm_post=2998788&utm_tags=

Fuck off Chelsea, Ronaldo belongs to Man U and always will...and theyre shit from what my soccer friends say.
Sep 11 2014 8:56PM
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fennjack
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Is there a Newschoolers fantasy league yet?
Sep 11 2014 11:34PM
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bakedpow
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Jack Wilshire!! My man!
Sep 13 2014 9:05AM
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