The Premier League - 2019/20

I can't see the drinks break remaining. It's a tactical time-out and I think it's a distraction from the flow of the game. The "product" for Sky viewers could be harmed by it. Mid-December, the drinks break would be a cup of hot chocolate, with whipped cream and marshmallows. Not really necessary.

 

I definitely agree from a footballing perspective. But I reckon if Sky could shoehorn in a key advert or two into that break, especially as some sort of split screen like they do in the States, they might not argue too much against it. It's already a farce anyway without a minimum temperature to trigger it. We're going to have game later in Manchester where the temperture will be about 15c yet the players will stop for a break in each half.

 

I agree. They did it because it's possible there could have been a heatwave......yes, I know even in England you get heatwaves. They wanted it unified, across the board in all games, so no one could say one team benefited more than another with extra coaching at crucial moments.

It's actually quite surprising how often a goal has been scored immediately before the drinks break, in the first half.

The first half break is not needed, but I can see a case for it in the second half of games.

I suppose it works better in empty stadiums, but with a crowd, players going off for a minute or so, I'm not sure would work.

I think the five substitute thing is a good idea as you can give more players some game time, plus 9 on the bench involves the majority of the squad. You won't have quite as many unhappy players.

But, if you go with 5 subs in all games, I think you need to increase the squad size, from 25 to 28. 10 home grown, plus 18 non-hg.

 

Pity Man City chose the Bournemouth match to field their worst two central defenders.

 

You might find that if they fielded you and me at centre half and put Warwick Davis is goal, they'll still have won.

 

True, but I'd rather they played against us. You never know (though you can guess)!

 

Classic tempting of fate...

 

Annoying that the commentators are talking about Muff's fightback against Leicester, when it was just polite acceptance of gifts.

 

2-0, but Bournemouth are right in this. Had two great chances to have scored. City only had 2 shots and both went in. City should have had a penalty but Mason and VAR decided not to give it. Typical, they choose this match to not give City a clear penalty, when all season they get them for nothing incidents.

Pep has picked his B team tonight. No De Byrne, Sterling, Laporte, Mahrez. I bet he goes full strength when we play them.

 

I think referee's are overprotected tbh. They should face greater accountability for such obvious ****-ups!

 

When opening a can of draught Guinness, do you wait before pouring the last bit?

 

They would if it was ex-onfield refs or ex-players on VAR

 

When I first saw Mendy against Watford he was getting to the byeline and putting in hard, low crosses. Now he's doing neither.

 

Never should be offside that. Anyone for the Guinness question?

 

Until next week.

 

F me, Man City are awful this half. Think we might have a chance.

 

Pep will play his big guns against us. He would never good this weak against us. No chance.

Mason gives City a penalty but VAR overrules is this time. F&ck off VAR.....seriously.

 

Diving *****.

 

Now 2-1. Thanks Pep for not playing De Bruyne and your crap defense. Saving it all up for us, you t0sser.

EDIT:- Should be 2-2. Wilson just missed a great chance.

 

This is tough to watch how utterly poor Man City have been.

 

That goal was the sort Watford concede

 

I think maybe 2-0 if Warwick and me played.

 

Muff deserved something from that. They'd better not spank us by too many now.

 

Whilst Guinness from a can is almost sacrilegious, if no other alternatives are available, it should be poured in one continuous pour from the can, allowing 5-10 seconds or so after opening the can before pouring though.

 

Coming from someone named WatfordÉire, I'll accept that as gospel. It is a bit of a pain nipping down the pub inbetween making dinner and bathing the kids for a proper pint so a can will make do.

 

We dont play Bournemouth again this season.

 

Arsenal recognizing Liverpool's win with a guard of honour into an empty stadium is just about the most farcical thing I think I've ever seen.

 

Well said sir.