Today's Other Games

[Neil G]

If Chelsea get CL and get a top manager in they'll be able to compete with the Manc teams, Barca and Real for the best players in Europe. Big transfer budget, big wages, great players already there, London location - if they can land the likes of Cavani, Hazard, Martinez etc they'll be title contenders. It'll be very difficult for us to overhaul them.

 

Spurs also have London and a few world-class players to dangle in front of potential signings if they get CL. Don't underestimate the attraction of playing alongside other top players when deciding who to sign for. A lot will depend on who their manager is as well of course.

 

Of the three teams going for 4th, Newcastle are the one who, all things being equal, are least likely to sign the calibre of players that will make their squad significantly stronger than ours. I also think they're the one most likely to get a nosebleed next season and buckle under increased expectations.

[ngogswilly]

To me at this point it doesn't matter a hell who finishes 4th.

 

Until we start making good decisions on and off the field it won't matter one jot.

[Paco]

I like Dembele. Sometimes he likes to run with the ball and do exciting things. Sometimes, he loses the ball and doesn't chase back. He's a bit of an enigma to me.

 

how many goals has he? 1? 2?

[kalasoma]

1 goal, 2 assists according to the internetz.

[Manny]

Living in Newcastle, them getting in the Champions League is pretty disturbing. The relegation-altered mindset seems to have evaporated again. They're already comparing Ben Arfa to Messi and talking about trips to the Nou Camp.

[BringbackBiscan]

Newcastle wouldn't get seeded. It'd be a laugh watching Alan Pardew managing a side in a group like City's this year.

[kalasoma]

I know it doesn't sit well, but if Newcastle get that fourth spot, then they would have earned it. They've got an infrastructure in place where the team is run properly financially. Yes, the calibre of players aren't up there with the likes of the Agueros and the Van Persies but this year, they've shown that you can find players for a fraction of the cost of those big names, who work well together and can compete with the best in England, which, looking at how English teams have performed in Europe, isn't really saying much. Look at how far Chelsea have gotten in the CL and then look at their opposition.

 

Tottenham look like they're sliding. Chelsea have a tough couple of weeks ahead. Newcastle's last run of games will be a real test though.

[Guest The Big Green Bastard]

I know it doesn't sit well, but if Newcastle get that fourth spot, then they would have earned it. They've got an infrastructure in place where the team is run properly financially. Yes, the calibre of players aren't up there with the likes of the Agueros and the Van Persies but this year, they've shown that you can find players for a fraction of the cost of those big names, who work well together and can compete with the best in England, which, looking at how English teams have performed in Europe, isn't really saying much. Look at how far Chelsea have gotten in the CL and then look at their opposition.

 

Tottenham look like they're sliding. Chelsea have a tough couple of weeks ahead. Newcastle's last run of games will be a real test though.

 

And just you wait and see what Mike Ashley does next year to rip the team apart and sell his best players. I really do hope Newcastle get the CL place as they most certainly won't build on success.

[kalasoma]

And just you wait and see what Mike Ashley does next year to rip the team apart and sell his best players. I really do hope Newcastle get the CL place as they most certainly won't build on success.

 

They'll just send their scouts out to buy another Ba, Cabaye, Cisse etc., just as they did last season. I think for the most part, if they make 4th place, players who are already there may want to stay at Newcastle. Where else will they get a chance at playing at the Nou Camp?

[Paco]

fair play to Newcastle. They've had a helluva a season and personally I'd love to see them in the CL in front of chelsea or spurs.

 

"oh.....when.............the............spurs.......sink.........like........a........stone"

[spider-neil]

 

"oh.....when.............the............spurs.......sink.........like........a........stone"

 

:lol::lol:

[kalasoma]

If Spurs finish fifth and win the FA Cup, would that have been a good season for them?

[Skidfingers McGonical]

If Spurs finish fifth and win the FA Cup, would that have been a good season for them?

 

Yes. Simply because they have won a trophy.

[Torvald Utne]

But then they have no chance of winning the Champions League next year and less of a chance with the league as they will either lose players or not attract the ones they need to push on.

 

I know a few Spurs fans and that scenario would not be a success for them at all.

[Torvald Utne]

And I've no idea if it's been mentioned in another thread somewhere but Derry's appeal getting rejected is a fucking disgrace. Would be a shocking decision if made by anyone other than the FA.

[milky]

Apparently Wigan had a perfectly legitimate goal ruled out against the Mancs from a corner for a non-existent foul.

 

Even themselves out, don't they say?

[kalasoma]

I didn't see it, but was there contact on the keeper and was it enough for him to go down?

[milky]

I didn't see it, but was there contact on the keeper and was it enough for him to go down?

 

Dunno mate, me neither. The man watching in the Sky studio said De Gea threw himself to the ground and Caldwell (I think) did nothing, just stood there. He was adamant there was no foul.

[Edward.]

Living in Newcastle, them getting in the Champions League is pretty disturbing. The relegation-altered mindset seems to have evaporated again. They're already comparing Ben Arfa to Messi and talking about trips to the Nou Camp.

 

Ha thats on the front of the Chronicle isn't it?

[Lee909]

I did enjoy that game they had against Barca were Asprilla scored a hatrick.

 

There was a true nutter.Balotelli is Asprilla lite

[INTORRESTING]

Carrick trip against fulham, derry incident and today. It beggars belief, they get every fucking decision.

 

Goal was fine, just stood infront of keeper, no one appealed, linesman gave it.

[kalasoma]

Subotic all up in Arjen Robben's face after his penalty is saved. Memories of Keown and van Nistleroy.

[kalasoma]

So as I've heard, Carrick jumped into Caldwell, who then fell into De Gea. So it was a foul on Caldwell and the goal should have been allowed. Dowd gave the goal, but the linesman raised his flag. Anyway, back to Dortmund!

[zico]

Another Utd game another referee disgrace - fucking hell give me a European superleague now!!

[kalasoma]

Maybe we can have an exchange programme where the best of the foreign referees, say, from Spain or Holland, come to England to officiate Premier League matches and we send the best Premier League referees across to... oh wait. We don't have anyone who fits that description.