Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter

ColdCuts · 07-31-2013, 10:51 AM

THE NEW SEASON IS NEARLY UPON US!

Opening day: Saturday, 17 August, 2013

While kicking around Cigar Asylum I've noticed the avatars, the sig lines, etc. I know there are some fútbol fans on here. I figured I'd start a thread where we could chat about it. Who do you support? What are your thoughts on, or hopes for your club in the coming season? Let's air it all here. Rumors, grudges, all of it. It's getting close! Can't wait!

markem · 07-31-2013, 10:55 AM

Oh heck, let's start an MSL, UEFA, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Mexicali and all the rest banter thread as well.

Sorry, but the number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying. Nothing against you, you just happened to be the straw that met my camel's back.

ColdCuts · 07-31-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

The number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying.

Wow. Way to suck the fun out of a thing. You think all soccer leagues and competitions should be covered in one thread? That's nuts.

CamoFlogged · 07-31-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

Oh heck, let's start an MSL, UEFA, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Mexicali and all the rest banter thread as well.

Sorry, but the number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying. Nothing against you, you just happened to be the straw that met my camel's back.

Did he break a forum rule? No? Then why stress about it? Don't read the flipping thread if it ain't in your wheelhouse.

Gabe215 · 07-31-2013, 11:14 AM

Love this thread, DIE HARD LIVERPOOL FAN!!! Have actually been thinking about starting an EPL fantasy league. YNWA

ColdCuts · 07-31-2013, 02:35 PM

Gabe, thanks for getting us back on track -- Liverpool fan notwithstanding

As for my club, it'll be fascinating to see how Manchester United performs under David Moyes. We knew Sir Alex would one day go, but it's strange now that he's gone. Seemed he'd always be leading us to victory. And, of course, I don't expect anyone to feel sorry for us MU fans. Far from it. To be sure, we've had our share of success. And, for the time being anyway, it's still Ferguson's team. But, it's hard to imagine Moyes -- or anybody -- could ever achieve anything like what Sir Alex has done. David Moyes sure has his work cut out for him. Jeez Louise, can you imagine the pressure?? His predacessor was, few would argue, the best manager in the history of the sport. Those're the biggest boots to fill. Of all time. Ever. Obviously, as a United fan, I'm on the edge of my seat. Here's hoping Moyes continues our tradition of winning.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-31-2013, 03:20 PM

I am an Everton FC fan and don't have the highest hopes for this season. I'll be happy to see them in the middle of the table.

It will be interesting to see Moyes at the helm of MU. I think the success he's had at Everton, given their roster and financial status, proves that he is a great manager. No doubt that Ferguson was was the best, but I think MU is in good hands.

Gabe215 · 07-31-2013, 04:04 PM

Dave with a squad like that, Cmon man Moyes will do well!! Until my reds stomp a hole in them!!

4WheelVFR · 07-31-2013, 04:35 PM

I have no clue how Chelsea will do this season. Should be interesting with the new manager, but besides that I have no idea what's going on with the club right now. I haven't paid attention to football news in quite a while, so I have no idea what's going on lol.
On a related note, I'll be in St Louis to see the Real Madrid v Inter Milan match. Seats are about 6 rows off the pitch.

DMK · 07-31-2013, 05:21 PM

Man U For EVER !!

Looking forward to the season openers.

ColdCuts · 07-31-2013, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe215

Dave with a squad like that, Cmon man Moyes will do well!! Until my reds stomp a hole in them!!

Haha. Well, you're gonna get a crack at it very early on...

Sunday, September 1, 2013
8:30 AM ET | Anfield

LIVERPOOL
VS
MANCHESTER UNITED

We shall see. We shall see.

pnoon · 07-31-2013, 10:01 PM

I'll be dialed in for that one.

ColdCuts · 07-31-2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

I have no clue how Chelsea will do this season. Should be interesting with the new manager, but besides that I have no idea what's going on with the club right now. I haven't paid attention to football news in quite a while, so I have no idea what's going on lol.
On a related note, I'll be in St Louis to see the Real Madrid v Inter Milan match. Seats are about 6 rows off the pitch.

With José Mourinho back in charge, Chelsea will do well. Mourinho is such a fascinating character. His ego is unparalleled. But he's got the talent, and the silverware, to back it up. Will be fun to watch.

ManUtd go head to head with Chelsea Monday, August 26th, 3:00 PM ET at Old Trafford.

4WheelVFR · 07-31-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts

ManUtd go head to head with Chelsea Monday, August 26th, 3:00 PM ET at Old Trafford.

ColdCuts · 08-01-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I'll be dialed in for that one.

THERE he is! I hoped a few mentions of Liverpool would bring pnoon around.

ColdCuts · 08-06-2013, 12:53 AM

I have now painstakingly entered each and every league match, with converted kickoff time, into the calendar on my phone. That was super tedious, but necessary. Why is there no app for that?

Now, there's a million-dollar idea right there.

Gabe215 · 08-10-2013, 10:49 PM

Less than 7 days
YNWA

pnoon · 08-10-2013, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe215

Less than 7 days
YNWA

Hopefully an easy opener with Stoke

08-11-2013, 12:21 AM

Curious to hear how everyone became a fan of their respective clubs....

yourchoice · 08-14-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Curious to hear how everyone became a fan of their respective clubs....

I'm curious as well...

07-31-2013, 10:51 AM	#1
ColdCuts Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Queens, NY Posts: 375 Trading: (10)	Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter THE NEW SEASON IS NEARLY UPON US! Opening day: Saturday, 17 August, 2013 While kicking around Cigar Asylum I've noticed the avatars, the sig lines, etc. I know there are some fútbol fans on here. I figured I'd start a thread where we could chat about it. Who do you support? What are your thoughts on, or hopes for your club in the coming season? Let's air it all here. Rumors, grudges, all of it. It's getting close! Can't wait! __________________

07-31-2013, 10:55 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Oh heck, let's start an MSL, UEFA, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Mexicali and all the rest banter thread as well. Sorry, but the number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying. Nothing against you, you just happened to be the straw that met my camel's back. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-31-2013, 11:14 AM	#5
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Love this thread, DIE HARD LIVERPOOL FAN!!! Have actually been thinking about starting an EPL fantasy league. YNWA

07-31-2013, 02:35 PM	#6
ColdCuts Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Queens, NY Posts: 375 Trading: (10)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Gabe, thanks for getting us back on track -- Liverpool fan notwithstanding As for my club, it'll be fascinating to see how Manchester United performs under David Moyes. We knew Sir Alex would one day go, but it's strange now that he's gone. Seemed he'd always be leading us to victory. And, of course, I don't expect anyone to feel sorry for us MU fans. Far from it. To be sure, we've had our share of success. And, for the time being anyway, it's still Ferguson's team. But, it's hard to imagine Moyes -- or anybody -- could ever achieve anything like what Sir Alex has done. David Moyes sure has his work cut out for him. Jeez Louise, can you imagine the pressure?? His predacessor was, few would argue, the best manager in the history of the sport. Those're the biggest boots to fill. Of all time. Ever. Obviously, as a United fan, I'm on the edge of my seat. Here's hoping Moyes continues our tradition of winning. __________________

07-31-2013, 03:20 PM	#7
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter I am an Everton FC fan and don't have the highest hopes for this season. I'll be happy to see them in the middle of the table. It will be interesting to see Moyes at the helm of MU. I think the success he's had at Everton, given their roster and financial status, proves that he is a great manager. No doubt that Ferguson was was the best, but I think MU is in good hands.

07-31-2013, 04:04 PM	#8
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Dave with a squad like that, Cmon man Moyes will do well!! Until my reds stomp a hole in them!!

07-31-2013, 04:35 PM	#9
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter I have no clue how Chelsea will do this season. Should be interesting with the new manager, but besides that I have no idea what's going on with the club right now. I haven't paid attention to football news in quite a while, so I have no idea what's going on lol. On a related note, I'll be in St Louis to see the Real Madrid v Inter Milan match. Seats are about 6 rows off the pitch.

07-31-2013, 05:21 PM	#10
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Man U For EVER !! Looking forward to the season openers. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

07-31-2013, 10:01 PM	#12
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter I'll be dialed in for that one. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-06-2013, 12:53 AM	#16
ColdCuts Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Queens, NY Posts: 375 Trading: (10)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter I have now painstakingly entered each and every league match, with converted kickoff time, into the calendar on my phone. That was super tedious, but necessary. Why is there no app for that? Now, there's a million-dollar idea right there. __________________

08-10-2013, 10:49 PM	#17
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Less than 7 days YNWA

08-11-2013, 12:21 AM	#19
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Barclays Premier League 2013/14 Banter Curious to hear how everyone became a fan of their respective clubs....