Friday 11 September 2020

Premier Predictions

The Premier League is back. It's like it hardly went away.

It's time to revisit those great echoing stadia and listen to the vain and desperate hollering of touchline coaches as football revisits the Lost Years. I look forward to a tumbling Aubameyang saluting plastic seating after another cool finish; to the resonant yelp of pain every time someone gets within two metres of Jack Grealish; and to the plaintive cries of Mike Ashley as he sits outside St. James's Park doing his weekly oligarch ring-round on the off-chance that someone might sponsor the Gallowgate for a couple of months. 

But there's the actual football, too. It'll be good to see England's players back in club colours after the unnervingly bland efforts in Iceland and Denmark. Watching football that turgid is like an act of self-harm. Or a Lawrence Fox tweet, if you like. Clearly, Foden and Greenwood is the main story from those trips. What on earth were these 18 and 20 year-old young men doing hanging out with attractive young women? I mean it beggars belief. 

And what were these attractive women doing sharing it on social media and having copious interviews in the British press? I mean have these youths lost their minds? Rest assured, you shameless brats, there's not a single person reading this blog - wait, smart-arses, this sentence hasn't finished yet! - there's not a single person reading this blog who would have been so selfish and naive at that age. 

I hope they go home, have a word with themselves - and in Foden's case, several words with the mother of his child - and then they go back to work.Seriously there are men in their forties and fifties bringing serial shame to this country every time they open their mouths right now and we're going to give these lads a shellacking? Priorities, my fellow Brits. 

In passing, a quick nod to Novak Djokovic, who is like a walking billboard entitled The Dangers of Chutzpah. First, his tournament gets riddled with the virus, then he takes out a line judge's Adam's Apple. The overblown hammery of that woman's spluttering near-death experience will live long in the memory. I know the theatres are closed but she's a shoo-in for a Lady Macbeth when they open again. Djokovic is a curious cove. He's so not likeable and I'm not sure it's his fault. His humility has always so practised, and it's something that, like the line-judge I find difficult to swallow. 

But enough of that. Real sport... Footy. And I should tell you who exactly is going to win the Premier League and who s going down quicker than a 2.00 am kebab. So here goes:

ARSENAL

Arteta seems to have got the message through that the players need to work hard when they don't have the ball. Not everyone can be Mesut Ozil. Improvement to continue. 5th.

ASTON VILLA

A lot depends on Watkins being as good as they hope. But they stayed up by the skin of the skin of the teeth, and it'll be the same this season. 19th.

BRIGHTON

I think they'll d okay. I like Lallana, even if his name sounds like some fruit the Telly-Tubbies eat. Potter is clearly a smart gaffer so... 13th

BURNLEY

How much longer can Sean stay? Is this season the last roll of the Dyche? There's not a club in the PL more defined by the manager. Effective, honest, not pretty. Every year and somehow he gets them into comfy mid-table. 11th

CHELSEA

Could Frank's massive cash-spaff could pay dividends? Or is it a moonshot? Yeah we're looking at furloughs and four million unemployed and somehow CFC have £250 million to spend. There's no doubt that Ziyech,Werner and Havertz are top drawer. Thiago's a useful stopgap for a defence with more leaks than an Eistedfodd. So, I'm saying 2nd. 

CRYSTAL PALACE

Like the polar opposite of Chelsea. Hodgson's ambition continues to shrink. Palace are like the rest of us. Just get to the end of the week and see where we are shall we? And then have a 'kin drink. Not this season, Roy. 18th.

EVERTON

Well, a midfield that moved with all the rapidity and vigour of an oxbow lake has been ripped out by Ancelotti. Clearly he's a boss who knows how to put a team together, it's just a question of how soon that happens. In Carlo I trust. 6th.

FULHAM

Well, I know, they can't believe it either. They have bought Anthony Knockaert, so apart from those two worldies the season looks bleak. 20th. 

LEEDS

Well Bielsa's hanging around so you can't seem them surviving. Weird that they've been out of the the top league for so long, like when you bump into an old mate on the street and you suddenly realise it's been 16 years. Not that a Boro fan is particularly pally with Leeds, like. They'll do enough. 15th.

LEICESTER

Rodgers bucked the trend with fifth last season. Trouble is Leicester are always having to offload their top players. Like Southampton a while back, it's a case of the better you do, the weaker the squad next season. Like Donald Trump's defence of anything he's ever said, it's unsustainable. 9th.

LIVERPOOL

For much of last season, they were like an episode of 24. Okayish, good production values, a tad boring at times, and then the last five minutes always left you wanting to watch the next episode. I can't see Klopp's Season 6 being so good. And I like Lovely Jurgen to do well. I think 3rd. 

MANCHESTER CITY

It's down to Pep. If he does a Champs league and skilfully outthinks himself then this could be another weird season. Ake and Laporte should give more security at the back, though. When they're anyhting like you can't see anyone beating them. 1st.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Reasons to be cheerful here. Fernandes is superb. Pogba's upped his game since someone better than him arrived. Van de Beek (de Bork? de Buck? de Bleedin' 'Eck Dutch names are so tricky) is a vital improvement. If Maguire can avoid getting arrested, and the front three keep firing, well... 4th. (But not far behind 1st.)

NEWCASTLE UNITED.

Not unlike the Toon Army I've had my doubts about Bruce. But he's been great. Wilson, Fraser and Lewis are top signings. Trouble is, it's all the other shit isn't it? People know when they're working for a dysfunctional organisation. Just ask senior civil servants. Should be doing better but all that crap will trickle down onto the pitch eventually... 15th. 

SHEFFIELD UNITED

I dunno. Miraculous effort last season. I think cos Wilder's so old school about it, it's easy to ignore how skilled and savvy United were, too. The end of the season indicated tougher times ahead but a team to admire. 12th.

SOUTHAMPTON

Still hard to believe that 9-0 drubbing last season. How that hurt the heart of Hassenhuttl. Hassenhuttl's higher hurdle has to be harder however. Hassenhuttl's hopes hang on Danny Hings. 10th...

TOTTENHAM

Mourinho is a busted flush. I mean it. It's a good squad but unless he's banking up lines of four and five and grinding out draws against the big boys he's got nowt to offer. The team looks so utterly cheerless. Not Spursy. Except some bottling will occur. 8th.

WEST BROM

It all looks very boing boing. Still, out of conviction that Palace must drop, I'm giving the Baggies an arbitrary benefit of the doubt. Bilic is always good value too. 17th.

WEST HAM

Moyes remains. Even the venal pornographers in charge couldn't cast him to one side like a rain-soaked jazz-mag in a lay-by. Quite how this season is anything other than another long slog with the squad he has is beyond me. (Honorable exception - Antonio). Think they'll get away with it again. And Moyes will be gone this time next year. 16th.

WOLVES

I know why Klopp got all the gongs for last season but Nuno (or Wilder) deserved them just as much. Such a civilised soul, too. Every time I watched Adama Traore last season I was reminded of a bloke with a similar name who once ran about like a man on an uncontrolled motorised scooter at the Riverside. Different bloke though the one at Wolves. 7th. 

That's that then. You can ignore the entire season now you know how it will end. Hope that's distracted you from the cavalcade of lying law-breaking self-interested, untrustworthy fucktards that are dragging this country's name through the mud at every turn. 



63 comments:

  1. Good blog Robbo. Think your predictions are close. Citeh champions agree. Think Pool takes second. A toss up between Un**ed, Chavs and Gunners for 3-4. Wouldn't be surprised if Frank is sacked next August.

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  2. It's quieter than a silent fart echoing through the Grand canyon here

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  3. Not surprising given that the prodigal son disappeared mysteriously 4 years ago and without explanation has suddenly re-appeared. What happened, Robbo? And why did you decide to come back?

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  4. I blame the beeb. Robbo alone was worth the license fee, the rest of it's a load of bollocks. A sign of their political correct times even when their correctness is wrapped in fucking lies.

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  5. Can't argue with that, especially as he was replaced by such uninspiring and insipid commentators (McNulty particularly adept at making a living out of stating the obvious). But hardly surprising given the alter ego Robbo was supposed to represent. But miffed at Robbo though for not respecting his blog's fanbase enough to at least briefly justify his extended hiatus from the blogsphere.

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  6. Well, well, well - having just taken a look at my FFS team and noticed the Robbo Blog League is still alive and kicking, thought of coming on to this site after a few years, and shocked to see the blog(and Robbo) have risen from the dead as well. Good to see you all boys.
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    AH (AnfieldHopeful)
    P.S. Considered dropping the 'Hopeful' from my moniker seeing as we finally won the damn league last season, but after the weekends drubbing by the might Villans, it's back to being hopeful again.

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  7. AH, how the hell are you, how's PA? What a night for England's new boys. World Cup is back in the bag!

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  8. PA is wondrous as ever Trotts...You still doing your bit to liven up old NJ? Or have you moved to greener pastures?

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  9. Is this the start of another 4 year hiatus?

    Good to see AH back. Good times for you ATM mate, your team is flying high.

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  10. Thanks Bo. Well, we were flying high till the last game weren't we. Hopefully we dont get hammered by them Toffees this Saturday. It could well be start of the 4 year hiatus for Robbo and the 30 year one for Liverpool.

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  11. And here's the ratings of some of the managers:

    https://www.thepoke.co.uk/2020/10/13/hilarious-thread-of-premier-league-managers-as-teachers/

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  12. eh up AH, yes, Joisey is still my host. It's like a fun fair with all the rides closed and no goldfish left! Your team is buggered now, do well to avoid relegation really.

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  13. Yeah AH, we seem to be following the same path as you guys except we missed the title winning bit.

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  14. Realistic Sex Doll have definitely come a long way from just being plain old rigid to being super flexible.

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    1. Put me down for a couple. Always fancied a threesome

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  15. I'm a little bit shocked that Blog hasn't been here already after the Vale bang 6 past the Trotters. Congratulations on a fine performance! Can only guess he's been too busy with his new inflatable friends.

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  16. If anyone's around, have a Merry Christmas. Have a couple for me and stay safe.

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    1. Happy New Year BO and the rest of the vast multitude still in attendance.

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  17. Happy New Year to you Trott.
    Have to try to keep this place going until 2025, ready for Robbo's next post.

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  18. Trott, I think he's waiting to hit 50 comments on this blog before committing himself.

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    1. maybe! At this rate he'll publish end of September. Then again, a flurry of activity could be imminent, just need a big football news story and the masses will be back to debate in these hallowed virtual halls!

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  19. Had it been a political blog and given the events in the US these past few days we would have surpassed the magic number in a few short hours. Nothing to compare with that in the world of football though.

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  20. You'd think AdamPSB would show up with ManU on top of the leage. Even GazUTD!

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  21. Well, its not going to last long. Hat-tricks from Rhys Williams and Curtis Jones will see us back on top. I have this on good authority from the QAnon Shaman.

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  22. AH, as long as your lot beat un**ed I'll be happy. We're not going to be challenging anytime soon. I'd rather the scousers win it than either un**ed or spuds.

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  23. So much for that Bo, it's almost as if Klopp read my comments and decided - fuck it, not gonna start either Rhys or Curtis.

    Well, there's always Burnley tomorrow. Next season will be ours. Villa for League Champions!

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  24. Still think it will be between you guys and Citeh. Un**ed have been on a good run but they won't be able to keep that up over the second half of the season. Leicester have shown the past couple of seasons they don't have the bottle. Villa only need an injury to Grealish and that will end their hopes. Spuds have Maureen, enough said. Everton don't have the depth of squad to make a genuine run at the title. So Pool or Citeh for me.

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  25. Eh up AH is in the house, now there's a crowd gathering. Liverpool were amazing against Palace, couldn't see any one getting close but since then they've shit the bed. It's wide open now. Well wide open between 4 teams.

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  26. Robbo, we need first half of season review and a second half preview.

    Trott, you are in third place in the league Two Robbo posters league.

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    1. what? How'd that happen? Is there a cash prize?

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  27. The Arsenal blog I visit is just too toxic. Need to get the old crew back here, the best football blog around for years. Pull yet finger out Robbo.

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  28. I know right! That's exactly what I was just thinking.

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  29. where's Blog? Already settling in for game of the season tomorrow?

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  30. Nah Trott, Blog don't give a shit about the NLD.

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  31. Trott. That is the only fixture that matters any days. Beat spuds or win the league cup, I'll take a win against spuds any day.

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    1. I have far more interest in the Port Vale v Bolton fixture! With a bit of luck there won't be another one for a long time.

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  32. Yeah, I get that. I haven't been keeping up with what the O's have been doing the past couple of years. I saw they were promoted back to league 2 but not sure if they are still there.

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    1. yes, they're in a solid mid-table position, no threat up or down at this point, a period of stability!

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  33. Cheers Trott. Stability, nice way of putting it.

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  35. If this Super league goes ahead I hope we (along with the other 5 English clubs) are turfed out of the pl. Then for it to fail within three years and for all clubs concerned have to enter the conference league and fight for a place in the top echelon.

    It's what happens when you have greedy fucking foreign owners.

    This is no longer my team.

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  36. Haha hello trots, Bo, I was hiding street thay result.
    Horwich Franchisers on the long journey gone to the upper divisions. We stay where we are. Forever.

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    1. things are looking up for you now Blog, we just sent you a bloke called Politic on loan!

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  40. Celebrating a year since Robbo's last post, and hoping there is more banter to come!

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  41. Port Vale in League 1 where we belong atlaste

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  45. Last ever log in now that the only posts are in Sanskrit which is an unexpected turn of events to wish the Horwich Franchisers the best of British luck in the papajohns today which vale won when it was the autoglass trophy. Happy Days!

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    1. eh up Blog, yeah it's me but my computer's forgotten me it seems. Vale Bolton at least twice this year, if we don't win, I hope you do!

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  46. I miss this blog

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  47. three posts in total this year, well, 4 with this, it's on the upswing again!

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