Newcastle United are rapidly becoming the laughing stock of the Premier League.
That is hardly shock news is it?
Newcastle United are now like having an old dog (with fleas) that really should be put out of its misery.
Where to start first is tough. So many hilarious, tragic and ridiculous aspects to Newcastle United right now.Tragic in many ways as no supporter deserves to see their club dragged through such public humiliation - at so many levels.
I am told that Newcastle United have won 5 games since last Boxing Day (December 26th 2013). They have been stuffed by their biggest rivals Sunderland - home and away, and Pardew head-butted Meyler of Hull City. On top of that lot the owner seems to be a hate figure to most Newcastle United fans. Strange that, as these fans seem to have forgotten the money put in by Ashley.
The fans have a full on campaign to get rid of Pardew, and seem to think Ashley gives a toss about what the fans think.
Newcastle United fans ..................you need to know this.
You are waisting your time lads. Your moaning and bile does sod all except drag Newcastle United even further down.
Nobody doubts that Ashley is taking a long hard look at Pardew. Its hardly rocket science to think that the odds on Pardew turning 10 months of terrible performances, and results around are more than slim. Its 90% sure that Pardew is out soon.
Ashley is a business man who simply cannot let this go on. He has a simple choice. Bye Bye Pardew, or give Pardew big,big money to buy a decent squad.
On the subject of Newcastle's squad. It is poor. Lacking quality,and about at level to be in the bottom third of the Premier League - and that is being kind.
How many of the Newcastle United squad would get in a top half of the Premier League team? You will do well to find even a few.
Answers? The bad news is that ,at the present time there are none. Changing the manager will do sod all. Which coach/manager will do anything with that squad? Many have suggested Moyes - If Moyes touches Newcastle, and that squad, he needs his head testing.
Before Newcastle fans get lemming like and throw themselves off the Tyne Bridge, I have a feeling Ashley will take the first offer to sell the club,and it may well happen this season.
Pardew out, and new owners in? There will dancing and celebration in the bars and clubs of Newcastle if that happens.
In the meantime Newcastle fans , it may well be a good idea to prepare for Championship football next season - its a big possibility.
Newcastle fans show their class?
Manchester United this season have provided some much needed entertainment in the Barclays Premier League. What fun it has been to watch Manchester United have to resort to playing terrible football and spending mega money just to have a faint hope that they can climb to the dizzy heights of top four of the league. How the mighty have fallen. It was not too long ago that second spot in the league would have been considered a poor season for United- now the United fans dream of second spot. Dream on - it aint gonna happen.
Millions of words have been written about Fergie leaving, Moyes disaster, poor signings last year and the demise of Manchester United. But my thoughts are that it is incredibly healthy that it has happened.
Not just to lose the arrogance of some Man United fans, who foolishly thought Uniteds dominance would go on forever. How wrong they were.
The main reason its healthy for football is that United are no longer anywhere near what they were. The "fear factor" nonsense has finally gone. Referees, Football Associations, opposing managers and others no long fear playing Manchester United. The days of intimidation and dodgy decisions have gone - excellent news for all - except Manchester United.
So the excitement builds in Old Trafford as they sign anybody who might help rebuild a poor squad by top four of the prem standards.
Van Gaal may well take years to get Manchester United back where they want to be. He, and the United faithful must hope Liverpool continue to miss Suarez and buy average players,and that Arsenal finally stop falsely believing that Venger will deliver the title. The only real opposition to "United" is their bank manager, and Manchester City, and Chelsea.
This season will prove a season to forget for United. Teams in the prem look forward to playing a team with no defence, too many new players to integrate, and no balance in key areas of the team.
Good luck Mr. Van Gaal - you may well need it.
Arsenals season so far is a bit like watching an old movie over and over again. Same old - same old stuff. Gooners start the season with unbelievable optimism. Optimism based on what? A couple of signings of Sanchez, and Welbeck. Wow that will frighten the top teams.................not.
Its a shame that Gooners fall for this every season.
Arsenal will never win the Barclays Premier League with the present managerial structure in place. Dont get me wrong. Venger is a great manager. One of the best. But for several reasons Arsenals interest each year is to stay in that top four of the Premier League, and get through to the group stages of the Champions League - thats about it.
Do Gooners seriously think they can better Chelsea or Manchester City in the Premier League? or Knock out those two teams, plus Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Real Madrid etc in the Champions League? There is more chance of me waking up next to Kelly Brook than Arsenal winning a trophy other than one of the domestic cup competitions.
Reasons? Simple.Too many similar players -especially in midfield, several overrated players - especially in midfield, and too many passengers - especially in midfield.
No matter how much "potential" Arsenal has it just never gets that near to where they want to be -and that is Premier League Champions and Champions League winners.
Will Arsenal change? No is the simple answer.
I am not blaming Venger. A great coach and manager -but either its him, or the Arsenal board who either dont see what the other top teams are doing or simply refuse to go down that route.
Whether we like it or not. Chelsea and Manchester City simply buy the best. They only buy potential to loan it out, or,at best, sit on the subs bench occasionally.
Winning the premier league and/or the champions League is not simply about having a good squad, or an improving squad. Its about top quality players, brilliant players who can turn a game in a second ie Messi, Ronaldo etc, and its about competing for the signatures of world class players. Over critical? Try this. How many Arsenal players would get in the Real Madrid team? or Bayern Munich? You will do well to find 3 or 4 -its probably less than that.
Arsenal fans can always hope that their dreams will come true and the will one day be champions again.
Dont hold your breath - its not going to happen
Introduction.........looking at the Premier League season so far. After this there will be articles on key Premier League issues throughout the coming season.
So here goes.........
The English Premier League season so far has been crap.
Whats happened?............sod all.
The season so far has been so bad that fans are talking about Gary Linekers ridiculous goatee beard he has on Match of The Day more than the Premier League season so far.
So what has happened so far this season? Un-amazingly Chelski have continued to buy their way to the top, and only Manchester City are attempting to make this season even slightly interesting. May as well give Chelsea the Premier Trophy now.
Mourinho knows his ego could not handle it if Chelsea did not win the Premier League this season. So he,and Chelea will bore us to death with not much more than "park the bus" performances from Chelsea. Sad really isnt it?
Any other contenders for the Premier title? -Dont make me laugh.
Manchester City are the nearest contenders. But there is still the odd poor performance and/or result just round the corner for "Cit-eh". Pellegrini still tinkers with his team and, like Chelsea will buy,buy,buy to help their ambitions. Sorry "Cit-eh" - you wont win the title this year, and as for the champions League there is more chance of me marrying Beyonce.
Arsenal are their usual Arsene Venger self. ie run about a lot, go through the motions in the Champions league then will get knocked out, and as for the Premier League, Arsenal have more chance of winning the Eurovision Song Contest. Arsenal performances huff and puff and their fans see "flashes of brilliance" from the likes of some of the most overrated players in the history of football. Cazorla, Oxlade-Chamberlain,Welbeck etc.
Wilshere? - he is so "only slightly above average" its unbelievable. When was the last time he played an awesome 90 minutes? Turned games?How many games per season do you see him performing to high standards? Ok the odd performace -but hardly world class. Would he get near Barcelona? or Bayern Munich? -only if he is working on a hot dog stall. The most interesting aspect of "Wilshire" is that me and my friends have a new game to play in the pub whilst watching Arsenal play. Its called "Guess how many times Wilshere will fall over in this game?" - who ever gets furthest away from the total buys the beers. Does Wilshere have studs on his boots? - it certainly dont look like it.
My question is when will Arsenal fans realise that Venger will never again win you the Premier League?
As for Liverpool .......oh dear, dear -so near and yet so far last season. In a nutshell, Liverpool,this season have gone downhill, panicked and bought badly. So many changes, and questions not answered. Liverpool have messed up -just because Suarez got on his bike and went to bite people in Spain - perhaps they taste better? Did Liverpool not see the simple answer to replacing Suarez? -Which is..................to buy a replacement similar, or better in quality. What did Liverpool do? - buy quantity -all very "promising" but that just dont do it in the Prem these days chaps. Take a look at Manchester City and Chelsea. They are light years ahead of Liverpool now, and would not have gone near the likes of Lallana, Lambert and Balotelli,
Balotelli? - I could not stop laughing when Liverpool signed him. He has this reputation...........for what? A vastly overrated player who will be average at best. Liverpool needed a top quality player to replace Suarez - Falcao, Cavani, Costa were all possibles but Liverpool go on Ebay and find a special offer with Balotelli. Liverpool feel they belong at the top table of English,a and also European football, and yet their signings are average. Its simple - if Liverpool put the entire team up for sale how many would attract Chelsea? Manchester City? Real Madrid? Barcelona? Bayern Munich? - probably Sturridge and Stirling - after that most would end up at the likes of Spurs . Sorry Liverpool fans - buy a video of last season as it will be the last time you challenge for the title for many,many moons.
Manchester United do make me laugh. the dynasty left by Ferguson has been found out. In other words, there wasnt one. Moyes was left a poor squad and then spent his pocket money of Fellaini and Mata - oops Mr. Moyes that is the thing sackings are made of. In steps the dutch master Van Gaal -takes a look at he squad and "says "are you serious about winning the Premier league with that lot?" and then goes shopping for players who dont give a toss about Champions League football they just happy to play footy for big dosh at the "theatre of wet dreams". and as for Rooney.............how many pointless cross field 40 yard passes does he have to make to justify his ridiculously high wages? and then the bit which makes my sides ache with laughter......Van Gaal makes Rooney captain. Oh please stop! - I cant take this hilarity any more..........Rooney could not captain a primary school netball team. What an excellent example he sets. Especially on Saturday against West Ham - getting sent off like he did. Pathetic, and he had the balls to clap the fans as he walks off. Captain Rooney now misses 3 games including the game against Chelsea. Well played Wayney Boy, and an excellent appointment Van Gaal.
The rest of the Premier League has been worthless. About as interesting as watching my grandma take her teeth out. Maybe somebody should make a video of the highlights of games with West Brom, Stoke City, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Burnley, Newcastle United, QPR, Leicester City,Aston Villa and Hull. What a great video that would be........the sort of video you buy as a Christmas present for someone you dont like. By the way that lot is half the teams in the Premier League - just shows you how bad this season is.
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