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The new Premiership season kicks-off tommorow at precisely 3:00pm.
All the big-boys remain from the last year, including Double Winners Arsenal. Aswell as these guys there are some new names, who already stand-out as favourites to go right back down again - including Steve Bruce's Birmingham, and West Brom.
But Relegation Battles don't always emerge to be as great as one part of the average season to a large number of us footie-lovin' fans...
There is only one thing that every team has their eye on at the start of a new Premiership Campaign: the trophy itself, and an automatic place in the Champions' League next season.
The first name drawn out of the hat for that top-spot at this time every year is Manchester United, and always will be. But despite their massive world-wide reputation and cabinets full of success and money, it could all go against Sir Alex Ferguson and his men this season - just like it did during the last campaign - and not just in the league!
Arsenal ran away victorious as Double Winners for the second time in their career. And whose to bet against them doing it all-over again this season?
Tony Adams may have left and gone into Retirment now, and Wenger may not have gone on a mad spending-spree for new players from around the globe this time around. But with the addition of Gilberto (who impressed on his debut) along with the stars like Campbell, Bergkamp, Henry and Ljungberg with the return of Pires, Man United and co. may not stand a chance!
Let's forget about the Gunners for a second, and look at some other possibillities...
United may have boosted their defence with the £30m signing of Rio Ferdinand, but it's clear to everyone that they still need a new striker to partner Van Nistelrooy. But even though their squad is huge in depth, unless they hand-over that no.9 shirt to a new name, we may be looking at the 2001/2002 season all-over again!
Second place was occupied by 'team of the 80's' Liverpool, with a lot of praise aimed towards Phil Thompson who came in to take-charge in those desperate times. If you thought their squad was impressive last season, just think of what they'll be like when World Cup Star El-Hadj Diouff and the other Senegalese internationals hit form infront of The Kop!
They're the 3 favourites for the top spot. But you shouldn't write-off too many team - including the following...
Bobby Robson is certainly doing the business up at St.James Park, they're now just one game away from the Champions' League - something they haven't been in for around 5 years. They may have lost-out on their audacious Rivaldo bid, but they still show great ambition in their deep squad of talented player - both old and new. Aswell as Alan Shearer, Kieron Dyer, Jermaine Jenas and Laurent Robert will be around to keep the pressure on as The Magpies look to swoop-down on their first ever Premiership Title.
David O'Leary may have been sacked, but Terry Venables showed us at Boro
that he knows what he's doing in this league. They may have also lost Rio Ferdinand, but he was 'apparently' only brought-in as cover for Woodgate in the first place! They're defence is still strong, and dangerous - especially with those Ian Harte free-kicks! But their attack does the most damage, Kewell, Viduka, Smith.... you don't always get much better than that! Leeds were considered as possible candidates for the last season, and the one before. Maybe the 'kids' can turn all that talk into something 'silver an shiny' this time around...
Once again, Claudio Ranieri and his Chelsea team are full of hope as they prepare to force-upon the other 19 teams what they've been calling a 'Real Championship Challenge' for the last few years now!
Their squad may be impressive with names like Hasselbaink, Zola, Desailly and Gudjonsson, but what have they done that really shows how 'great' they are since Vialli was sacked, except spend-and-spend???
Nothing!
And so once again it is likely that the boys from Stamford Bridge will be considered as the 'Jokers of the Pack'!
To be honest, it really is to far too-early to tell who will end up as no.1 come mid-May of 2003, it could go to anyone, even someone off of this list - like back in '95 when Dalglish's Blackburn nicked-it!
If i'm certain of one thing for the coming season, it's this:
This is going to be one NOT too miss!!
And I know we say it every year, but this really will be the greatest Premiership Season EVER!
All the big-boys remain from the last year, including Double Winners Arsenal. Aswell as these guys there are some new names, who already stand-out as favourites to go right back down again - including Steve Bruce's Birmingham, and West Brom.
But Relegation Battles don't always emerge to be as great as one part of the average season to a large number of us footie-lovin' fans...
There is only one thing that every team has their eye on at the start of a new Premiership Campaign: the trophy itself, and an automatic place in the Champions' League next season.
The first name drawn out of the hat for that top-spot at this time every year is Manchester United, and always will be. But despite their massive world-wide reputation and cabinets full of success and money, it could all go against Sir Alex Ferguson and his men this season - just like it did during the last campaign - and not just in the league!
Arsenal ran away victorious as Double Winners for the second time in their career. And whose to bet against them doing it all-over again this season?
Tony Adams may have left and gone into Retirment now, and Wenger may not have gone on a mad spending-spree for new players from around the globe this time around. But with the addition of Gilberto (who impressed on his debut) along with the stars like Campbell, Bergkamp, Henry and Ljungberg with the return of Pires, Man United and co. may not stand a chance!
Let's forget about the Gunners for a second, and look at some other possibillities...
United may have boosted their defence with the £30m signing of Rio Ferdinand, but it's clear to everyone that they still need a new striker to partner Van Nistelrooy. But even though their squad is huge in depth, unless they hand-over that no.9 shirt to a new name, we may be looking at the 2001/2002 season all-over again!
Second place was occupied by 'team of the 80's' Liverpool, with a lot of praise aimed towards Phil Thompson who came in to take-charge in those desperate times. If you thought their squad was impressive last season, just think of what they'll be like when World Cup Star El-Hadj Diouff and the other Senegalese internationals hit form infront of The Kop!
They're the 3 favourites for the top spot. But you shouldn't write-off too many team - including the following...
Bobby Robson is certainly doing the business up at St.James Park, they're now just one game away from the Champions' League - something they haven't been in for around 5 years. They may have lost-out on their audacious Rivaldo bid, but they still show great ambition in their deep squad of talented player - both old and new. Aswell as Alan Shearer, Kieron Dyer, Jermaine Jenas and Laurent Robert will be around to keep the pressure on as The Magpies look to swoop-down on their first ever Premiership Title.
David O'Leary may have been sacked, but Terry Venables showed us at Boro
that he knows what he's doing in this league. They may have also lost Rio Ferdinand, but he was 'apparently' only brought-in as cover for Woodgate in the first place! They're defence is still strong, and dangerous - especially with those Ian Harte free-kicks! But their attack does the most damage, Kewell, Viduka, Smith.... you don't always get much better than that! Leeds were considered as possible candidates for the last season, and the one before. Maybe the 'kids' can turn all that talk into something 'silver an shiny' this time around...
Once again, Claudio Ranieri and his Chelsea team are full of hope as they prepare to force-upon the other 19 teams what they've been calling a 'Real Championship Challenge' for the last few years now!
Their squad may be impressive with names like Hasselbaink, Zola, Desailly and Gudjonsson, but what have they done that really shows how 'great' they are since Vialli was sacked, except spend-and-spend???
Nothing!
And so once again it is likely that the boys from Stamford Bridge will be considered as the 'Jokers of the Pack'!
To be honest, it really is to far too-early to tell who will end up as no.1 come mid-May of 2003, it could go to anyone, even someone off of this list - like back in '95 when Dalglish's Blackburn nicked-it!
If i'm certain of one thing for the coming season, it's this:
This is going to be one NOT too miss!!
And I know we say it every year, but this really will be the greatest Premiership Season EVER!
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Solskjær wrote:
> And I know we say it every year, but this really will be the greatest
> Premiership Season EVER!
Hell yes.
For many a year I;ve always considered La Liga to be the better league technically. The premiership had always had the fast football but I never really considered it to be that skillfull...
But the quality of football in these first few games has been bloody superb. Arsenal were playing some proper wicked one-two touch football last week, and both Chelsea + Man United showed a great exhibition for the Premiership yesterday.
And what about West Ham - Arsenal today?! West ham were delightful to watch at times. Really great to see a team playing like that against the champions. And credit to Arsenal for the comeback.
I just want it to carry on like this! It was a long long long summer after the world cup...
> And I know we say it every year, but this really will be the greatest
> Premiership Season EVER!
Hell yes.
For many a year I;ve always considered La Liga to be the better league technically. The premiership had always had the fast football but I never really considered it to be that skillfull...
But the quality of football in these first few games has been bloody superb. Arsenal were playing some proper wicked one-two touch football last week, and both Chelsea + Man United showed a great exhibition for the Premiership yesterday.
And what about West Ham - Arsenal today?! West ham were delightful to watch at times. Really great to see a team playing like that against the champions. And credit to Arsenal for the comeback.
I just want it to carry on like this! It was a long long long summer after the world cup...
thast what we done in 97/98 and 2001/2002.
Scholes would be the best bet to play up there alongside Van Nistelrooy, and then to add Butt in the center with Keane, by Giggs and Beckham.
But one thing we shouldn't do is play 5 in the midfield, leaving Ruud up there on his own!
If we're looking for goals this season, then one striker cannot survive up there alone against the average Premiership Defences. By doing this he'll only get tired-out, and we'll be relying on him far too much - just like during last season.
And if Scholes is to play with him, he should play up-there alongside him - and not behind. He's a great little player who can make nifty runs and really attack those crosses.
But one thing we shouldn't do is play 5 in the midfield, leaving Ruud up there on his own!
If we're looking for goals this season, then one striker cannot survive up there alone against the average Premiership Defences. By doing this he'll only get tired-out, and we'll be relying on him far too much - just like during last season.
And if Scholes is to play with him, he should play up-there alongside him - and not behind. He's a great little player who can make nifty runs and really attack those crosses.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
"Oi! Get yer facts straight!
Arsenal have done The Double THREE times!
1970/71, 1997/98 and 2001/02"
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Oi, no!
The Double I was talking about was the one that envolves lifting both the FA Cup and the Premiership trophy.
Seeing as how the Premiership only began 10 years ago, I fail to see how Arsenal, or any other team, have managed to lift THIS Double more than twice!
"Oi! Get yer facts straight!
Arsenal have done The Double THREE times!
1970/71, 1997/98 and 2001/02"
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Oi, no!
The Double I was talking about was the one that envolves lifting both the FA Cup and the Premiership trophy.
Seeing as how the Premiership only began 10 years ago, I fail to see how Arsenal, or any other team, have managed to lift THIS Double more than twice!
Or†ega wrote:
> Hmmmmmm...Keane up there with Van Nistelrooy....
>
> hmmmmmm indeed.
how about trying Veron up front or even in the role that Scholes was playing last season. That frees up the midfield scrapping for a player like Butt who does it well.
> Hmmmmmm...Keane up there with Van Nistelrooy....
>
> hmmmmmm indeed.
how about trying Veron up front or even in the role that Scholes was playing last season. That frees up the midfield scrapping for a player like Butt who does it well.
chelsea will win the premiership this season
Hmmmmmm...Keane up there with Van Nistelrooy....
hmmmmmm indeed.
hmmmmmm indeed.
Aye, pretty much as expected.
Giggs can be the 4th striker this year...He aint been doing anything on the wing of late but has shown he can play up front with great effect on previous occasions.
He is playing up front with Van man today and Butt has joined Keane in the middle.
Giggs can be the 4th striker this year...He aint been doing anything on the wing of late but has shown he can play up front with great effect on previous occasions.
He is playing up front with Van man today and Butt has joined Keane in the middle.
Heard it all before a few seasons back...
Aye, the team didnt perform. But it was a dodgy pitch. Slick passing was impossible on that pitch and thats always gonna go against players such as Veron who base thier whole game on acurate passing. I'm sure you've heard that excuse before as well. That was one bad game for Veron. He has looked like the world class player Fergie paid £30M during pre-season thoough. Partically against Boca Juniors and Parma. Although I think Giggs needs to be dropped as he isnt performing, he just cant seem to get past any man thats in front of him...
Lets just see which Midfield Fergie picks for today. He has hinted at Butt and Keane in the middle to start the premiership and that should be solid...
I woudnt be surprised if Arsenal won it again this season though.
Aye, the team didnt perform. But it was a dodgy pitch. Slick passing was impossible on that pitch and thats always gonna go against players such as Veron who base thier whole game on acurate passing. I'm sure you've heard that excuse before as well. That was one bad game for Veron. He has looked like the world class player Fergie paid £30M during pre-season thoough. Partically against Boca Juniors and Parma. Although I think Giggs needs to be dropped as he isnt performing, he just cant seem to get past any man thats in front of him...
Lets just see which Midfield Fergie picks for today. He has hinted at Butt and Keane in the middle to start the premiership and that should be solid...
I woudnt be surprised if Arsenal won it again this season though.
Incidentally - your opinions on this?
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article /0,,2001320027-2002380383,00.html
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Forget what he says about Arsenal's 'domination' - that's irrelevant.
What I want to know is if any of United's fans would agree with any of what he says, particularly after dire performance in the CL qualifier. Granted you *should* stuff them at OT, but to be fair, you should also have stuffed them away.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article /0,,2001320027-2002380383,00.html
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Forget what he says about Arsenal's 'domination' - that's irrelevant.
What I want to know is if any of United's fans would agree with any of what he says, particularly after dire performance in the CL qualifier. Granted you *should* stuff them at OT, but to be fair, you should also have stuffed them away.
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