Guest ttfn Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 Many were very impressed by how you were doing but thought QPR would start playing to their capabilities and overtake you. It didn't happen and fair play to Dyche for getting you promoted with that squad. I don't remember people calling you shite. Given that Burnley got 95 points or something, QPR would really have had to go some to overtake them. I'll readily admit that I wrote them off after they won something like 4 in 13 and struggled against every competent side they came across in that spell before they went to Loftus a Road and got a 3-3 draw, but in the end they got promoted because they deserved it on their own merits, not because QPR didn't turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 Given that Burnley got 95 points or something, QPR would really have had to go some to overtake them. I'll readily admit that I wrote them off after they won something like 4 in 13 and struggled against every competent side they came across in that spell before they went to Loftus a Road and got a 3-3 draw, but in the end they got promoted because they deserved it on their own merits, not because QPR didn't turn up. This was around Christmas when all three teams were very close in the table and Burnley had a few draws mixed in with defeats. As it was, Burnley strode ahead and QPR were never good enough after Christmas to challenge for the top two, Derby were the main contenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 totally different Upson is experienced and Albrighton is a young premier league winger It's so easy to pick faults with other teams yet then look at the advantages of our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 My only memory of Upson from our Premier League season was (a 4 years younger) David Nugent make him look very ordinary at the Turf. Don't be a bitter prat because you've gone and signed Sordell and Jutkiewicz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 It became clear around October time Burnley were the real deal IMO. I thought they'd lose at home to QPR and they'd go back down into midtable but they won that game with little signs of stopping. If it was a bigger club doing what Burnley did not a single person would've wrote them off, especially after that result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 Yeah you have to give Burnley massive credit for last season, I didn't think they'd maintain their early season form. We were just a cut above though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackburnClaret Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 We didn't struggle against any competent sides, in fact we only lost two games to sides in the top 11, you and Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackburnClaret Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 Don't be a bitter prat because you've gone and signed Sordell and Jutkiewicz. A bit harsh, just trying to add to the debate in a friendly manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncht Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 Burnley will pick it up from where it they left off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 This BT sport advert is cringe worthy as ****. Complete Liverpool wankfest with actual clips of Michael Owen's worst commentary of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 13 July 2014 Share Posted 13 July 2014 This BT sport advert is cringe worthy as ****. Complete Liverpool wankfest with actual clips of Michael Owen's worst commentary of all time. I almost forget that Man City won the title because the media spunk all over Liverpool that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Cannot see Liverpool challenging for the title next season. I've no idea how they're supposed to maintain their level of performance without a player like Suarez. He is that good. I've got a feeling Man City will have a dodgy year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Cannot see Liverpool challenging for the title next season. I've no idea how they're supposed to maintain their level of performance without a player like Suarez. He is that good. I've got a feeling Man City will have a dodgy year too. Arsenal could finally prove all doubters wrong. It's about time they come up with the goods again - the acquisition of Sanchez may prove to be the missing piece in the puzzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Arsenal could finally prove all doubters wrong. It's about time they come up with the goods again - the acquisition of Sanchez may prove to be the missing piece in the puzzle. Still think they probably need a deep lying central midfielder. I know they've been linked with both Khedira and Schniderlin. And probably a back up centre back, or two, especially if Vermalen leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Apparently Real have dropped it and Di Maria is now off to PSG according to l'equipe, Yanited miss out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Still think they probably need a deep lying central midfielder. I know they've been linked with both Khedira and Schniderlin. And probably a back up centre back, or two, especially if Vermalen leaves. Khedira is going to Arsenal for £23 million. They are finally putting together the missing links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Khedira is going to Arsenal for £23 million. They are finally putting together the missing links. Still think they need a genuinely top class defender or two and another option up front. Sanchez isn't a prolific goal scorer and Giroud blows hot and cold. Should have thrown the kitchen sink at Benzema instead of Ozil last year, really, how many attacking midfielders does he need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 If Arsenal get Khedira, Debuchy, a steady, reliable forward and another solid centre back from here on in I can see them doing what Liverpool did this year, if they don't win the thing they'll be pushing hard. Khedira especially would be exactly what they need in the middle, he joins and they've got the best midfield in the league by a stretch for me, so many options but they all seem to "fit". Anyone but ****ing Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJS84 Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Hot on the heels of the news about Rio Ferdinand being poised to joinQPR, Sky sources have also learned that the Loftus Road club have agreed a fee with Ajax to bring Iceland striker Kolbeinn Sigthorssonto the Premier League. he could be a solid signing for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Arsenal certainly look to be doing the business this year. One or two players off being the best side imo. Agree on Liverpool, huge BR fan but not convinced at all on hos simmer business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 I'm not fully convinced by Costa but Chelsea are still the strongest in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 I feel for the Mourinho factor last year. Thought they'd win the league. They're the best big game players in the league but how they managed to lose to the likes of Villa and Sunderland last year I'll never know. I can see Diego Costa flopping as well. I can see Man Utd being back up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 I'd have to pick Chelsea as winners at the minute. I think Manchester United will be up there again, just wonder if Van Gaal goes for anybody else yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narborough_fox Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 If Arsenal sign Khedira, Debuchy and another CB then they'll be in with a serious shot at the title this year. Could also do with another striker to help out Giroud as well, he played upwards of 50 games last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamN Posted 14 July 2014 Share Posted 14 July 2014 Still think they need a genuinely top class defender or two and another option up front. Sanchez isn't a prolific goal scorer and Giroud blows hot and cold. Should have thrown the kitchen sink at Benzema instead of Ozil last year, really, how many attacking midfielders does he need? 19 goals and 10 assists in 34 league appearances is still an impressive tally. Arsenal's problems last season stemmed mainly from injuries, so I can see why Wenger may be tempted to go overboard in certain positions, providing that strength in depth that they were sorely missing. Sánchez, Özil and Walcott is a frightening attacking midfield, with Rosický, Podolski, Ox and Cazorla all more than capable of stepping up to the plate if needs be. And that's without including Wilshere and Ramsey who can both provide an attacking option from deep. If they all manage to stay fit then that's a midfield capable of winning the title. Whether their defence is up to scratch remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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