garcon magnifique Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 In a season of turmoil for the so called top teams, it's nice to know we can still rely on Arsenal aiming resolutely for fourth place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm now getting a little bit excited. The Banker (sky bet) called me after the Stoke game and offered me £1350 for my 2500/1 £10 bet. I said no. They will probably ring again after tonight's game and I will still say no. I'm enjoying this too much and whatever the offer, if we fall over at the last hurdle I will still have only lost a tenner. #isthisforrealasimgettingalittlebitexcited 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's a make or break few games for the foxes and so far so good. I've made no secret that I fully expect them to fall short but that doesn't mean I am not fully enjoying their great effort. Every week I wait for the bubble to burst and it just doesn't. It would be great if they can build on this and use any success to establish themselves as a top 6 club. Enjoy this season yes but don't let it be a one off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I also am waiting for Leicester to slip up, (would make great drama if they did it), they have been immense to have held on so long. Fully expect City to win the league, only thing worse than Arsenal ending up 4th again..... would be Spurs winning it. I never commented on the early seasons jibes about Arsenal fading as per usual, because, well they always do and this season is looking no different. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt any less, its horribly gut wrenchingly predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) I never join in on the Arsenal bashing because I think how the club operates is near perfect and a model for all clubs to aspire to. With that I accept the relative lack of recent silverware. It does constantly puzzle me why they don't strengthen in key areas at vital times. The whole world knew they needed a decent keeper but Wenger delayed and delayed. That strong defensive midfielder and quality centre back is also a no brainier. However even with those faults they were/are in a strong position. A decent striker to share the load with Giroud could have fired them to the title but again Wenger is too stubborn. Yes a decent striker would be cup tied for CL games but who cares. The CL is miles away from any British team at the moment, the league on the other hand is there for the taking. Edited February 3, 2016 by billy2shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Leicester will win it. I said it a few months back and I don't see the multiple predictions of them falling away becoming anything like reality. City aren't good enough. Arsenal are Arsenal and well into their seasonal decline as usual. Spurs are the dark horses and performing very well. However, Leicester show no signs of letting up and frankly they're the best team in the league - and that's the team that always wins, regardless of what Wenger claims time and time again. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Especially the Arsenal fans whinging again (and I will not hide my liking of Arsenal bashing, not one bit!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Can you please say we won't win it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Leicester will win it. Well that's 25k up in smoke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) I have been doing rather well on my predictions of late. I even predicted Southampton winning at Old Trafford. That said, I did think Derby County would beat us too, but that one let me down. I'm not sure what happened against Stoke last night, it didn't appear to be United playing. Seriously though, there is nothing to suggest Leicester aren't favourites. Vardy has come back looking sharper than ever and Mahrez should get player of the year. Schmeichel is looking more like his father with every game and the rest of the squad is rock solid dependable. I just don't see anyone threatening them. City were lucky to come away with 3 points last night but they managed it. Arsenal, well, do I need to say? Spurs are the only team I can see spoiling the party now, but I think their chances are low. Ultimately, Leicester have their destiny in their own hands now. Edited February 3, 2016 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 NNMM, Do you fancy offering odds on West Ham keeping ManU out of Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'd wait and gamble on there being time for the Banker to make a better offer Booster, I think the next call from the Banker will be after the City game on Saturday. That's an important box to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think you are right. Can't see them ringing until after that game. If we win that one, it might get interesting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Arsenal the following week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'm coming down for the game! Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hold out Booster . I'm in the "only £10 lost " school, rather than the "you blew the chance of a couple of grand" school Can you imagine how you'd feel if you cashed out and Leicester did it?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Arsenal the following week Yes but they have genuinely tougher games after that. Your season is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) I'd be concentrating on your Europa challenge with Midtjylland (ha, ha- wtf ) maybe Man Utd have the prospect of winning something this season. Whilst I accept that Arsenal don't make life easy for themselves, we have Leicester, Spurs and both the Manc teams to play. All or any of which could easily change PL standings. Yeah there's a few points been dropped, hardly an unrecoverable situation is it? Thanks for your prediction. Edited February 3, 2016 by Calm Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Whilst I accept that Arsenal don't make life easy for themselves, we have Leicester, Spurs and both the Manc teams to play. All or any of which could easily change PL standings. You're spot on. You'll be 8th before long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 I'll just leave this here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Gary Neville. Tough times for the former Utd player. It was a strange appointment when friend and business partner Peter Lim gave him the Valencia job. Straight away I imagined it would get the backs up of many Valencia fan and employee. Good player, likeable pundit but using video replays to rip holes in teams performance and managerial decisions is a world away from doing it for real. I don't think his problem is that he has lost the dressing room, the problem is he never had it. It takes balls the size of water melons to pack up and move abroad with no grasp of the local language. He also left a cushy job where he had built up a lot of respect. For those reasons I hoped he would do well. 0 wins from 8 league games. 7-0 in the Cup v Barcelona. This is going to end very badly indeed. I'm not sure how he left his sky contract and if there is an option for him to slide back in after his 6 month Valencia deal but if there is no agreement I can see that opportunity gone now. Very few will respect his point of view and criticism of other managers tactics etc when he failed so miserably himself. I also worry what this means for his managerial career, could it be over before it has really began? Hopefully he can string a few league wins together and finish well. Valencia were just outside the CL places when he took over with the remit of qualifying for the CL. That has well and truely gone now but these games coming up could go a long way in deciding his future in football. Edited February 5, 2016 by billy2shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Whatever happens, he should earn some respect for laying it on the line and having a go. More balls than many pundits who've never tried. I think he'll come good, but maybe not at Valencia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Rather like this: http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35497832 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 We're into the crucial period now. As far as all the factors they can influence, Leicester have it in spades. Guts, determination, adventure, attacking prowess, pace. All they need now is for their luck to hold. Fourteen more games without serious injuries to their key players. Fingers crossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 That's the thing, we have 14 more games. Those around us have potentially, 20+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) If Leicester beat City at the weekend, I can't see anyone stopping them. Even a draw might be enough. I won't be surprised to see them lose this weekend though. Aguero looks fully fit again, Silva is starting to pull the strings once more, but it all depends on whether they can make the most of their chances (it's the consistency of finishing they seem to struggle with) and keep Leicester at bay. If they (LCFC) break, you know you've got a major issue on your hands. I imagine the odds on Otamendi being sent off won't be very appealling. If Mahrez and Vardy break free, he knows one thing - hack them down. Edited February 5, 2016 by NewNiceMrMe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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