Andrew

I read it, he's a little delusional, although do you think Fergie got out because he knew they needed an overhaul?

Roy
I accept your challenge...

But it's a win win for you... If you win I will pay to the charity of your choice. If I win you will pay to a charity of my choice... which sadly will be Spurs

Mark

Just made a couple of transfers to my fantasy team. It's cost me four points to do so, but as I feel like I'm already falling behind after a week, it's a price I'm willing to pay. Was tempted to go with the wildcard, but I'll give my squad a couple of weeks to produce the goods before I do that.

Lamela stays in, changed the game in the Europa league last night, coming off the bench and getting two assists, albeit against poor opposition. Also, this is the first time I've actually had any interest in the Europa league as now if you win you get an automatic Champions league spot. Before it was a complete hindrance, now there's something to play for.

Thought I'd throw down some predictions for this week too...

Villa v Newcastle                     2-1
Chelsea v Leicester                 3-0
Palace v West Ham                 2-1
Southampton v West Brom      1-0
Swansea v Burnley                  2-2
Everton v Arsenal                    2-3
Hull v Stoke                             1-1
Spurs v QPR                            2-0
Sunderland v United                1-2
City v Liverpool                        3-1

Just noticed this thread. Brilliant as I love football.
Big Liverpool fan and today I'm pretty happy and excited by the signing of Mario Balotelli! Will be interesting to see how he turns out.
And off work on Monday so get to watch the city game!

Also out of interest does this forum have its own fantasy football league? Would be a great idea if not...

There's a few Liverpool fans on here, all living on past glories and claiming this years title as theirs already. As a Spurs fan, I wish I could do either.

Never been a big fan of Balotelli myself. While he's undoubtedly a talented player, he's also a liability and seems to play when he wants. I thought NewsThump summed it up pretty well with the headline 'Liverpool to replace mentally unstable forward with mentally unstable forward'. £16million seems a decent price though.

As for the fantasy football league, one of the guys on here has a league that a few of us have joined, just scroll back through the thread to find the details. If anyone can be bothered, maybe an official simplyscripts league could be set up too so we can better keep an eye on each other.

Feel free to throw down any predictions or other random footballing thoughts, and don't be shy on giving us your top 4 predictions as well.

Quoted from ArtyDoubleYou There's a few Liverpool fans on here, all living on past glories and claiming this years title as theirs already. As a Spurs fan, I wish I could do either. Never been a big fan of Balotelli myself. While he's undoubtedly a talented player, he's also a liability and seems to play when he wants. I thought NewsThump summed it up pretty well with the headline 'Liverpool to replace mentally unstable forward with mentally unstable forward'. £16million seems a decent price though. As for the fantasy football league, one of the guys on here has a league that a few of us have joined, just scroll back through the thread to find the details. If anyone can be bothered, maybe an official simplyscripts league could be set up too so we can better keep an eye on each other. Feel free to throw down any predictions or other random footballing thoughts, and don't be shy on giving us your top 4 predictions as well.

I'll set up the league. Love me some competition!
As for Balotelli, I agree he's a bit of a loose cannon. But if Rodgeers can get him to knuckle down, we may have a top class player on our hands and at 16m, I think it's worth a gamble.

My top 4 prediction would be: City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal in that order but this year will be tough to call as I feel Spurs, Everton and United will be challenging too. Gonna be an exciting season.

Anyway, I'll post the details for the fantasy football league a little later if anyone's interested.

Glenn, even though you're a dirty Liverpool fan, come join the league: 2404636-519062

Balotelli is a great signing for your lot.

Thanks Andrew I'll just join that one so. And, yes I'm a proud dirty Liverpool fan

Afraid to even ask who you support..

What up guys. Just ventured back here and if course noticed this thread. I tell you, being a Palace fan is never dull and I'm wondering whether to put name forward for the current managerial vacancy position. I think I'm in with a real shout lol.

Quoted from irish eyes Andrew I read it, he's a little delusional, although do you think Fergie got out because he knew they needed an overhaul?

Sorry, missed this one earlier. I'm of the mind that the squad is not as bad as is being gleefully reported. Without being ironic, I would take our squad over yours any day. I'd have Gerrard, Sturridge (and now maybe Balotelli) but that's it. Our defence is better than reported, but admittedly we're weak in midfield.

Quoted from IamGlenn Afraid to even ask who you support..

Not united?

Quoted from Andrew I'm of the mind that the squad is not as bad as is being gleefully reported. Without being ironic, I would take our squad over yours any day. I'd have Gerrard, Sturridge (and now maybe Balotelli) but that's it. Our defence is better than reported, but admittedly we're weak in midfield.

LMAO   

Moyes is back lol

Those that make waves...

I'm a Liverpool fan, not impressed by the possible Balotellii signing.  Just seems a bit of a weird choice. Random, even.

Should he be a red, I'll support him but I just don't see this benefiting Liverpool. I don't rate the guy at all and think he's a bit of a dickhead.
The easy comparison is Luis Saurez, an amazing talent hounded out out by the grand English (so-called anti-racism media, yet they encourage racism in their columns -- it's OK, though, they're just innocently covering football and promoting English youth) press, so I'm sure Mario is now gonna get more of the same.

Liverpool get rid of one controversial character and then sign another.