Football season 2015/16
Posted by: MDS on 02 August 2015
Well the new season beckons, though I see some unfortunate clubs have been playing Europa League qualifiers already (no summer hols for the Hammers). So I thought I’d kick off (pun intended) with some predictions.
In the PL, as I did last season, I’m going to tip Chelsea to win the title. Mourinho has freshened his squad, it’s a bit younger and I suspect he has retained the all-important hunger. I also won’t be surprised if Mourinho gets Falcoa to fire in the way we know he can.
Man City/Man U and Arsenal to fight out the next three places. I further predict mid-table mediocrity to Liverpool (if so, Rodgers may not survive past Xmas), while Palace enjoy a season in the top half.
At the bottom, I hope Bournemouth survive while my head says not but whatever happens I hope the club and their fans have a thoroughly enjoyable season. I think Watford will drop with the other relegation place being between Leicester, Norwich and Villa.
I think the Championship is very hard to call. If QPR retain Charlie Austin I can see them bouncing back. I don’t see Burnley doing so. Nor Hull. Ipswich might make it this time.
Of course I’m hoping my lot will get promoted out of League Two under our new manager Paul Cook but I’ve been following them for long enough to know that disappointment is very possible again.
Posted on: 14 September 2015 by Steve J
Posted on: 14 September 2015 by Christopher_M
Steve,
Isn't that Nigel Pearson?
Chris
Posted on: 14 September 2015 by MDS
I thought Newcastle looked very ordinary this evening, showing no real creativity going forward and struggled to cope with the 'ammers pace up front. WHU deserved the points. One further thought. Carroll came off the bench late in the game. Nice to see him fit again but if I were a WHU fan I'd worry that Bilic might change the seemingly successful tactic of attacking with pace and power to use Carroll's height as a target man.
Posted on: 14 September 2015 by CariocaJeff
As a Newcastle supporter all my life it pains me so much when certain players just seem to be going through the motions. Was the problem last season and we blamed the manager, but when 3 out of 4 efforts on goal are from the fullback it says little for the guy in a no. 9 shirt.
Posted on: 15 September 2015 by MDS
Not a good night for Manchester in the Champions League tonight. I certainly expected more from City given their immaculate start to the PL season.
Posted on: 16 September 2015 by Chris Dolan
Originally Posted by MDS:
Not a good night for Manchester in the Champions League tonight. I certainly expected more from City given their immaculate start to the PL season.
I didn't find out the Citeh result until I got to Amsterdam airport and could connect to wi-fi - it cheered me up slightly at the time
Posted on: 18 September 2015 by Kevin-W
Originally Posted by MDS:
but if I were a WHU fan I'd worry that Bilic might change the seemingly successful tactic of attacking with pace and power to use Carroll's height as a target man.
No worries Mike - Slav's not Fat Sam! 
Posted on: 18 September 2015 by Steve J
Should be a good game Kevin. I wish we were playing you at the Boleyn.
Posted on: 18 September 2015 by Kevin-W
I think it should be a cracker Steve - the best team in the country vs a pacy, counterattacking team with ambition.
I don't think we'll get much though, I'd be happy with a draw, or a score that doesn't constitute a massacre.
Posted on: 19 September 2015 by JamieWednesday
Nosebleed time for Happy Hammers!
Posted on: 19 September 2015 by MDS
Way-to-go you Hammers! Result of the season for me so far. City may claim their usual Champions League fatigue but the Hammers' display in the second half to hold on to that 2-1 lead showed real mettle. I take my hat off to Mr Bilic.
Posted on: 20 September 2015 by MDS
Having watched MoTD last night I haven't got much sympathy for Wenger or Arsenal. That said I did wonder whether some previous centre-backs would have dealt with Costa's petulance in a 'different' way. Like messrs Adams, Keown and Bould, for example.
Posted on: 20 September 2015 by Harry Bennett
Another great performance from the Hammers, a well drilled counter attacking tactic working a treat. We have some confidence on the ball as well, first goal topped of a 14 pass build up. Payed a great buy for the club, real class.
Posted on: 26 September 2015 by hungryhalibut
Pompey win away and are now top of League 2!!
What a turnaround from last year - it shows what a good manager can do.
Posted on: 26 September 2015 by MDS
Originally Posted by Hungryhalibut:
Pompey win away and are now top of League 2!!
What a turnaround from last year - it shows what a good manager can do.
Oh, yes, HH. I'm trying hard not to get too excited!
Mike
Posted on: 26 September 2015 by Paper Plane
`Spurs 4 Man City 1
That I like.
steve
Posted on: 26 September 2015 by Chris Dolan
Originally Posted by Paper Plane:
That was a bit of a surprise - Spurs normally capitulate against Citeh
Posted on: 27 September 2015 by MDS
And the Red Devils being top at this point of the season must be a bit of a surprise, Chris. They don't seem to be firing on all cylinders yet but LouisVG seems to be getting there.
Posted on: 27 September 2015 by Chris Dolan
Originally Posted by MDS:
They don't seem to be firing on all cylinders yet but LouisVG seems to be getting there.
It would be nice if they played some football in the first half though - although LVG could of course just be following where the visionary Tim Sherwood leads 
Posted on: 27 September 2015 by Kevin-W
Originally Posted by Chris Dolan:
Originally Posted by Paper Plane:
That was a bit of a surprise - Spurs normally capitulate against Citeh
Indeed. City were derelict in their duty to keep Spuds firmly in their place.
Posted on: 27 September 2015 by Kevin-W
A rather mediocre performance by the Irons (apart from the first 10 minutes and the last 10) but a thrilling game nevertheless. Bilic is certainly bringing the fans entertainment after the thrill-free Allardyce years.
Posted on: 29 September 2015 by MDS
Originally Posted by MDS:
Originally Posted by Hungryhalibut:
Pompey win away and are now top of League 2!!
What a turnaround from last year - it shows what a good manager can do.
Oh, yes, HH. I'm trying hard not to get too excited!
Mike
PFC 1, Exeter 2. And that's why I mustn't get too excited. Grrrrr 
Posted on: 29 September 2015 by Dan43
MDS at the game today.
Could have been 2-0 in the first 10 minutes, after that went poor. Goal in last minute nothing more than a consolation
Too ponderous tonight, too many second touches, not close to the intensity of the Derby County Cup result.
Don't get me started on Davies :-)
PFC 1, Exeter 2. And that's why I mustn't get too excited. Grrrrr
Posted on: 03 October 2015 by Mr Mole
Bl00dy H3ll, what a stunner. When was the last time Saints won at The Bridge?
COYR
Posted on: 03 October 2015 by MDS
Originally Posted by Mr Mole:
Bl00dy H3ll, when was the last time we won at The Bridge!
COYR
Actually I think was only in about 2002 or 2003, Mr Mole, but still a stunning victory today and I thought the Saints looked well worth their win from what I saw of the game on Sky Sports
