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    Football Season 2015/2016

    Decided to start this thread already, as some competitions have already started, and some are very close to starting. Here is the copy pasta from the previous season thread, it covers everything needed (thanks NG).

    Just a note that the transfers thread (http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...er-Thread-2015) will stay open until the transfer window closes.

    This thread is being extended to cover all discussion for the 2015/2016 Football season. While the focus will most likely be around the English Premier League, English cup competitions and the European Champions' League; all national leagues, cups and international competitions (including international qualifiers for 2016) are welcome for discussion here. Each year we gain posters on various leagues, and have a few resident experts who can give you a great introduction to the various leagues around the world.

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    Here's a few prediction ideas to start everyone off (You're welcome to also add your own for different leagues, or various ideas you have for oddball predictions!)

    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL:
    2. Champs League winner:
    3. PFA Player of the year:
    4. Writers player of the year:
    5. Top Premiership Scorer:
    6. Best transfer:
    7. Biggest transfer flop:
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL:


    Our fantasy football league can be found at http://fantasy.premierleague.com/ , league code is 53885-17436 (needs confirmation, will update)

    Enjoy the next 9 months, and let's hope Manchester United win the treble (I've just gone and jinxed it, haven't I?)
    Last edited by Nerph-; 2015-08-05 at 03:32 AM.

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    United will win the prem. Barca will win the CL. Transfer flop is Cech to Fourthnal. Chelsea are not racists. Signing of the season is Memphis Depay. Wenger worst manager in history. Jose is love, Jose is life.

    Thread can be closed now, I've covered everything people will talk about.
    Quote Originally Posted by rogoth View Post
    I'm glad you brought up IQ, the last standardised IQ test I took I scored a 127, the threshold for 'Genius' is 140, and the threshold for 'Gifted Genius' is 165+, based on the fact the global average IQ is 84, and the fact you're likely Americanwhere the national IQ is BELOW the global average and falling consistently which has led to calls for global intervention in your abysmal education system, I feel you have VERY LITTLE room to talk about IQ levels, but thanks for trying.

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City, Man U
    2. Champs League winner: PSG
    3. PFA Player of the year: Sanchez
    4. Writers player of the year: Sanchez
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero
    6. Best transfer: Mitrović
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Leicester, Watford, West Brom

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea, United, City
    2. Champs League winner: Bayern
    3. PFA Player of the year: Sanchez
    4. Writers player of the year: No idea
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero
    6. Best transfer: Can't decide yet.
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Schweinsteiger or a Liverpool player.
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Watford, Bournemouth, Newcastle (unless they turn things around)
    Last edited by draykorinee; 2015-08-05 at 05:53 AM.

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    Finally!

    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Chelsea, Arsenal, United, City
    2. Champs League winner: Chelsea
    3. PFA Player of the year: Eden Hazard
    4. Writers player of the year: Eden Hazard
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Falcao
    6. Best transfer: Falcao
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling (breaks his leg a few games in)
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Liverpool, Tottenham, Norwich

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Chelsea, City, United, Arsenal.
    2. Champs League winner: Bayern.
    3. PFA Player of the year: Hazard.
    4. Writers player of the year: Hazard.
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Agüero if he stays fit.
    6. Best transfer: No idea.
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling.
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Bournemouth, Watford, Leicester.

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Chelsea, City, Utd, Arsenal
    2. Champs League winner: Barcelona
    3. PFA Player of the year: Aguero
    4. Writers player of the year: Kane
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero
    6. Best transfer: Bale to Spurs (there is still time, and hope, right?!) More realistic answer...Depay
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Falcao
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Three teams that weren't very good....srs answer: Watford, Bournemouth, Leicester.

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    Yeerrrrrs! Fantasy football!


    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL:

    -Chelsea
    -Arsenal
    -Utd
    -City


    2. Champs League winner: Barcelona


    3. PFA Player of the year: Aguero


    4. Writers player of the year: Hazard


    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero


    6. Best transfer: Cech (Seriously)


    7. Biggest transfer flop: Firmino


    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Watford, Sunderland, Villa

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    Quote Originally Posted by Xanjori View Post
    6. Best transfer: Bale to Spurs (there is still time, and hope, right?!
    More likely:

    Bale plays center forward for Real next season to allow his buddy Karim to make the move to N7 because good old Gareth is a Gooner and wants them to win the league with Karim banging in 30 goals a season.
    Quote Originally Posted by rogoth View Post
    I'm glad you brought up IQ, the last standardised IQ test I took I scored a 127, the threshold for 'Genius' is 140, and the threshold for 'Gifted Genius' is 165+, based on the fact the global average IQ is 84, and the fact you're likely Americanwhere the national IQ is BELOW the global average and falling consistently which has led to calls for global intervention in your abysmal education system, I feel you have VERY LITTLE room to talk about IQ levels, but thanks for trying.

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL:
    1. Man City
    2. Arsenal
    3. Chelsea
    4. Man Utd

    Chelsea are due an injury crisis, without Costa they're toothless, and if Terry also goes down, which will happen sooner or later given his age, they'll drop a ton of points.

    2. Champs League winner: Bayern Munich

    3. PFA Player of the year: Aguero

    4. Writers player of the year: Sanchez

    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero

    6. Best transfer: Cech

    7. Biggest transfer flop: Schweinsteiger

    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Bournemouth, Watford and Villa
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kings Road View Post
    Finally!

    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Chelsea, Arsenal, United, City
    2. Champs League winner: Chelsea
    3. PFA Player of the year: Eden Hazard
    4. Writers player of the year: Eden Hazard
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Falcao
    6. Best transfer: Falcao
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling (breaks his leg a few games in)
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Liverpool, Tottenham, Norwich
    Is that a serious post?

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL:Aresnal,Chelsea,Man City,Man Utd
    2. Champs League winner:Bayern
    3. PFA Player of the year: Hazard
    4. Writers player of the year: Hazard
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero
    6. Best transfer: Chech
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Leicster,Bournemouth,Watford

    Also want to say i feel as though Burnely will go straight back up and that the Blades will finally get out of League One
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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool
    2. Champs League winner: Bayern Munich
    3. PFA Player of the year: Pedro
    4. Writers player of the year: Hazard
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Rooney (if played up front), if not Aguero or Costa (if fit)
    6. Best transfer: Depay
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Bournemouth, Watford, Leicester

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd Not necessarily in that order.

    2. Champs League winner: Barcelona I can't think of a better forward line in my lifetime.

    3. PFA Player of the year: Alexis Sanchez He want more successful!!!

    4. Writers player of the year: Eden Hazard Because he's better than Cristiano Ronaldo.

    5. Top Premiership Scorer: No idea Injuries could determine this more than ability.

    6. Best transfer: Petr Cech The Arsenal having a goalkeeper who isn't a bit of a mentalist would be my best transfer pick, even if someone subsequently signs Messi.

    7. Biggest transfer flop: Who have Spurs bought? Failing that, Diego Costa's hamstrings. Or Falcao, if loanees count.

    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Watford Some people are tipping Palace for big things this season, I predict they'll fail to deliver in spectacular fashion.

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    1. West Ham, West Brom, Watford, Sunderland
    2. Bayern Munich
    3. Peter Crouch
    4. Remy
    5. Remy
    6. Douglass Costa
    7. Aleix Vidal
    8. Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Chelsea, City, Arsenal

    2. Champs League winner: Barca

    3. PFA Player of the year: Hazard

    4. Writers player of the year: Hazard

    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero

    6. Best transfer :Cech

    7. Biggest transfer flop: Falcao

    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Watford, Newcastle Bournemouth

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doozerjun View Post
    1. West Ham, West Brom, Watford, Sunderland
    2. Bayern Munich
    3. Peter Crouch
    4. Remy
    5. Remy
    6. Douglass Costa
    7. Aleix Vidal
    8. Manchester United, Liverpool, Everton
    Lol, is this a protest vote against the pro-EPL stance of the OP :P

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    1. What will be the top four finishing in the EPL: Chelsea > Arsenal = City =United
    2. Champs League winner: Barcalona
    3. PFA Player of the year: Hazard
    4. Writers player of the year: Hazard
    5. Top Premiership Scorer: Aguero
    6. Best transfer: Cech
    7. Biggest transfer flop: Sterling
    8. Who will be relegated from the EPL: Watford, Bournemouth, Sunderland.

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    Quote Originally Posted by draykorinee View Post
    Lol, is this a protest vote against the pro-EPL stance of the OP :P
    It does say you are free to use other leagues!

    Saving my predictions till the transfer window closes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Northern Goblin View Post
    It does say you are free to use other leagues!

    Saving my predictions till the transfer window closes.
    That is true!

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