The playoffs start on Thursday 8th of May and the final is played on the 24th of May. So who do I think will get promoted.
The first game to take place is Brighton hosting Derby, I think Derby should go through to the final simply because I don't think Brighton have the quality to be a Premier League side and I think when they finish 6th on the final day says a lot about it, if they were Premier League quality they would of been in with a shout all season and they weren't at the start of the season or a few months in.
The second game between QPR and Wigan is more evenly matched, QPR have more quality and depth in their squad but they haven't been on the best run of form in the last few months with a few dropped points against teams they should be beating. Wigan have had a good season an FA Cup semi final and a 5th place finish in the Championship but promotion would make it even better. I don't think they will do it though I think QPR will edge it and win the playoffs.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Should Wenger be given another chance.
Arsene Wenger has been under a lot of pressure because of recent results and unlike other people I still think he is the right man for the job and here's why and what he has to for next season:
1. A good season for Arsenal's recent standards: It has been a good season despite a several poor results against the top 6 in the league. These were shocking results losing 6-0 to Chelsea, 5-1 to Liverpool, 6-3 to Manchester City and 3-0 to Everton. They have ended up challenging for a place in the top 4 towards the end of the season in last 7 or so seasons and to win the FA Cup at end of it will be one of their most succesful in recent years. Also to be top of the league for so long with a squad that lacks depth.
2. Ozil Signing: The Ozil signing was a huge factor this season, it was one of the main reasons they had such a good start, I don't think it was always his performances that directly affected the clubs results, I think that it was just the fact they had signed a Galatico for 42.5 million that motivated the club and got them thinking maybe Arsene Wenger has bigger ambitions this season.
3. Poor Performance against Wigan after a string of poor results: After a string a poor results against Everton, Swansea, Chelsea and Liverpool, the fans were expecting a good performance and a comfortable win. They got neither but only good teams can play poorly and still manage to grind out results and thats what he did on Saturday evening.
4. Injuries are always their downfall: They have always had injury problems in recent seasons in the last couple of months, Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshere and Walcott have all been injured and that is their starting midfield and not many teams could do well if they had there starting midfielders injured at the same time for 2-3 months. They also had injuries to Podolski and Giroud and were forced the play Bendtner and Sanogo but I think that is their own fault only having 4 strikers and only 2 of them are proven goalscorers.
5. Rebuild his squad: In order to win the League next season he needs to rebuild his squad the area that stands out is buy a striker with the same caliber that Benzema, Dzeko or Diego Costa. I am sure that the board will back him. Giroud has been good at certain times this season but awful in other times he should not be Arsenal's first team striker he should be a backup. They need to strengthen their defence Monreal and Mertsesacker need to go I remember watching Monreal in Arsenal's 6-3 defeat to Manchester City and he is honestly one of the worst defenders I have ever seen in my life and so is Mertsesacker he is slow and prone to panicking when he is under pressure. As soon as an opposing player gets infront of him their is no chance of him catching them up let alone getting infront of them. They need to sign the likes of Mangala, Diego Godin, Shaw or Alaba.
So overall I think he should stay at Arsenal for the reasons stated above.
1. A good season for Arsenal's recent standards: It has been a good season despite a several poor results against the top 6 in the league. These were shocking results losing 6-0 to Chelsea, 5-1 to Liverpool, 6-3 to Manchester City and 3-0 to Everton. They have ended up challenging for a place in the top 4 towards the end of the season in last 7 or so seasons and to win the FA Cup at end of it will be one of their most succesful in recent years. Also to be top of the league for so long with a squad that lacks depth.
2. Ozil Signing: The Ozil signing was a huge factor this season, it was one of the main reasons they had such a good start, I don't think it was always his performances that directly affected the clubs results, I think that it was just the fact they had signed a Galatico for 42.5 million that motivated the club and got them thinking maybe Arsene Wenger has bigger ambitions this season.
3. Poor Performance against Wigan after a string of poor results: After a string a poor results against Everton, Swansea, Chelsea and Liverpool, the fans were expecting a good performance and a comfortable win. They got neither but only good teams can play poorly and still manage to grind out results and thats what he did on Saturday evening.
4. Injuries are always their downfall: They have always had injury problems in recent seasons in the last couple of months, Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshere and Walcott have all been injured and that is their starting midfield and not many teams could do well if they had there starting midfielders injured at the same time for 2-3 months. They also had injuries to Podolski and Giroud and were forced the play Bendtner and Sanogo but I think that is their own fault only having 4 strikers and only 2 of them are proven goalscorers.
5. Rebuild his squad: In order to win the League next season he needs to rebuild his squad the area that stands out is buy a striker with the same caliber that Benzema, Dzeko or Diego Costa. I am sure that the board will back him. Giroud has been good at certain times this season but awful in other times he should not be Arsenal's first team striker he should be a backup. They need to strengthen their defence Monreal and Mertsesacker need to go I remember watching Monreal in Arsenal's 6-3 defeat to Manchester City and he is honestly one of the worst defenders I have ever seen in my life and so is Mertsesacker he is slow and prone to panicking when he is under pressure. As soon as an opposing player gets infront of him their is no chance of him catching them up let alone getting infront of them. They need to sign the likes of Mangala, Diego Godin, Shaw or Alaba.
So overall I think he should stay at Arsenal for the reasons stated above.
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