# English Premier League 2010/11 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [August 2, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839 "2010-08-02T00:12:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Xan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ac8455/32.png) [@Xan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xan)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/1 "2010-08-02T00:12:59Z")
With the Premier League starting up on the 14th I thought this would be a good time to start a thread for the season. I’m supporting Arsenal. Who is everyone else supporting? ---
**Author:** ![mkecane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@mkecane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mkecane)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/2 "2010-08-02T01:03:27Z")
United for me. Time to get #19. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/3 "2010-08-02T11:37:03Z")
> [@mkecane](#): > > United for me. Time to get #19. Likewise. As I’ve said before, last year was so frustrating in that we only needed to improve by, say 5% (not that that number particularly means anything) to win at least one, possibly two, more trophies. This is something that United were spectacularly good at doing in previous seasons, but last season they just couldn’t find it. I’m (reasonably) sure this is just a blip and this time will be different - if not, and I’m normally dead against calling for the manager’s head, but could it be time for Fergie to go? Mind you, I always thought he would regret not retiring when he first intended to, and he has achieved a hatload more trophies since then, so what do I know? ---
**Author:** ![Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/cc9497/32.png) [@Capt.Ridley\_s\_Shooting\_Party](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt.Ridley_s_Shooting_Party)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/4 "2010-08-02T11:56:27Z")
Wigan, hoping they stay up. Actually, having seen Newcastle United play PSV at the weekend in a friendly, I’d say the chances of Wigan finishing above the Magpies are around 100%. ---
**Author:** ![mascaroni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dc4da7/32.png) [@mascaroni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mascaroni)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/5 "2010-08-02T17:53:19Z")
Spurs, optimistic as ever, the future’s bright - we’ll probably lose at home to Blackpool… ---
**Author:** ![mkecane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@mkecane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mkecane)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/6 "2010-08-02T18:17:26Z")
> [@mascaroni](#): > > Spurs, optimistic as ever, the future’s bright - we’ll probably lose at home to Blackpool… I think Blackpool will make a run at Derby’s record of ineptitude. I read they haven’t made any additions yet, and have a £2m budget. The speculation was that they’ll try to add some players on loan, but it seems like they’re a lock to go down. Is West Brom coming back up so they can go back down again? I started watching the Premier League in the early 00s, and it seems like every year either WBA and/or Birmingham gets relegated or promoted. It’ll also be interesting with Aston Villa, BCFC, WBA, and Wolves all up at the same time. I think Wigan has a really good chance to surprise people if they hang on to Hugo Rolledega. ---
**Author:** ![mascaroni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dc4da7/32.png) [@mascaroni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mascaroni)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/7 "2010-08-02T20:11:25Z")
> [@mkecane](#): > > > [@mascaroni](#): > > > > Spurs, optimistic as ever, the future’s bright - we’ll probably lose at home to Blackpool… > > I think Blackpool will make a run at Derby’s record of ineptitude… You’re probably right. Just the one away win all season. ---
**Author:** ![amarone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@amarone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarone)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/8 "2010-08-03T00:42:19Z")
Leeds. Oh - it says “Premier” in the title. I will root for Liverpool then - my enemy’s enemy is my friend. Leeds in 2011. ---
**Author:** ![Ian\_D.Bergkamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Ian\_D.Bergkamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ian_D.Bergkamp)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/9 "2010-08-03T01:32:05Z")
Arsenal. Wish I were more optimistic, but I had hoped we’ve have a new keeper and two new center backs by now. And our captain and talisman, Fabregas, has spent all summer wishing he was in Barcelona. So I’ll be shocked if we end our silverware drought this year. I’m rooting for Blackpool to stay I up. I’ve been following their manager, Holloway, since he was at Plymouth and have always liked him. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/10 "2010-08-03T13:59:18Z")
The only thing more certain than Blackpool’s relegation is that their manager will bring even more entertainment to MOTD interviews than Harry Redknapp. Thanks for reminding me of another thing to look forward to about the new season :). ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/11 "2010-08-03T14:14:20Z")
You get just one guess who I support! This is the season that Coyle will be judged on. Couple of promising isgnings in Petrov & Alonso, we still have Lee and Cahill so so far so good. Would be nice to be boringly mid table at season’s end, with no hint of a relegation fight. ---
**Author:** ![JoseArcadio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc348/32.png) [@JoseArcadio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseArcadio)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/12 "2010-08-03T15:57:16Z")
United all the way. Will also be rooting for my beloved Ross County in the Scottish 1st Division and would like to see Motherwell cause problems for the Old Firm in the SPL. ---
**Author:** ![Xan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ac8455/32.png) [@Xan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xan)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/13 "2010-08-03T16:17:23Z")
> [@I'm Not Dennis Bergkamp](#): > > Arsenal. Wish I were more optimistic, but I had hoped we’ve have a new keeper and two new center backs by now. And our captain and talisman, Fabregas, has spent all summer wishing he was in Barcelona. So I’ll be shocked if we end our silverware drought this year. > > I’m rooting for Blackpool to stay I up. I’ve been following their manager, Holloway, since he was at Plymouth and have always liked him. I’m optimistic only because I don’t know any better. ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/14 "2010-08-04T11:54:57Z")
If nothing else, Blackpool are going to get one season of bumper home gates. I’m seeing United get that record-equalling 19th title after another roller-coaster ride. ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/15 "2010-08-04T12:38:07Z")
> [@ivan\_astikov](#): > > If nothing else, Blackpool are going to get one season of bumper home gates. > > I’m seeing United get that record-equalling 19th title after another roller-coaster ride. If they have their heads screwed on they will keep their pay structure essentially unchanged and use this season and the subsequent parachute payments to improve. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/16 "2010-08-04T13:43:47Z")
> [@ivan\_astikov](#): > > I’m seeing United get that record-equalling 19th title after another roller-coaster ride. Record-breaking. We got to be equal some time ago, try to keep up :). ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/17 "2010-08-04T14:45:28Z")
Ivan Klasnic on a free, 2 year contract. Good signing Mr Coyle! ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/18 "2010-08-04T14:48:43Z")
> [@Dead\_Cat](#): > > > [@ivan\_astikov](#): > > > > I’m seeing United get that record-equalling 19th title after another roller-coaster ride. > > Record-breaking. We got to be equal some time ago, try to keep up :). These brain-farts of mine are occurring more often. I’m blaming it on the pot. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![RedFury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ec9cab/32.png) [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/19 "2010-08-04T16:29:30Z")
Real Madrid of course. Oh wait! _Premier_ League…:smack: ---
**Author:** ![mascaroni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dc4da7/32.png) [@mascaroni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mascaroni)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2010, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839/20 "2010-08-09T16:23:41Z")
Martin O’Neill’s jacked at Villa. Didn’t see that one coming… I know him and the Lerner had a bit of barney in the latter stages of last season, but I thought that was all settled. Strange timing, five days before kick-off… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-premier-league-2010-11/548839.md?page=2)