I'm not sure why it still doesn't feel real to me. I haven't been to a football match for ~18 months, which is probably the longest I've not been since I went my first game. I'm unlikely to go for several months more - so no idea if that'll change matters. Therefore, all the return of the matchday pageantry hasn't really impacted me. I don't really watch MOTD anymore 'cos online highlights are faster and Jermaine Jenas is a pillock, so that's not changed. The summer seems to be more about transfers than football and that soap opera is still going. So yeah - all still surreal to me.
I've gotten into Kit Twitter. It's really interesting to hear designers talking about the process - the briefs, the challenges and a bit more about the mechanics of how the process works - including the economics of it after the whole "Messi pays for himself" shpiel - spoiler: he doesn't. Highly recommend falling down that rabbithole.
Meandering here. Let's look at what happened on matchday 1.
The season kicked off in West London, inaugurating Brentford's new stadium and their return to the top flight for the first time in 200 years. My club believe in values, morals and being gracious guests, so we played our part in allowing them their party. You are welcome, Bees fans.
The season kicked off in West London, inaugurating Brentford's new stadium and their return to the top flight for the first time in 200 years. My club believe in values, morals and being gracious guests, so we played our part in allowing them their party. You are welcome, Bees fans.
Moving onto the Bs, Brighton beat Brunley at Turf Moor. Easy home wins for Man Utd & Chelsea, less easy home wins for Everton, Leicester and Watford who had a bit of a squeaky bum time in injury time. Liverpool are up and running with a comfortable 3-0 win at Norwich and West Ham came from behind twice to continue their good form from last season at St James Park.
Finally, a Spurs side missing Harry Kane for [insert reason] beat Man City - a team they seem to have a slight hoodoo over since they moved to their new stadium. Didn't watch the game as I have self respect but apparently it was a deserved victory so let's all thank Spurs for making Invincibles Day more likely this year.
Finally, a Spurs side missing Harry Kane for [insert reason] beat Man City - a team they seem to have a slight hoodoo over since they moved to their new stadium. Didn't watch the game as I have self respect but apparently it was a deserved victory so let's all thank Spurs for making Invincibles Day more likely this year.
Let's get statty:
This week, 21 people played
Most popular predicted result: Leicester WIN (21/21)
Most disputed prediction: Burnley vs Brighton (8-6-7 split respectively)
Highest odds: Josh Daniels 2462/1
Lowest odds: Steven Daniels 1418/1
Average odds: 1940/1
Best predictor: David Brickman (8/10) 0- someone wants their title back...
Worst predictors:3 of us (4/10)
Average score: 5.62/10
Everyone's scores:
No leaderboard until after Matchday 3....
To this week's predos:
Good luck all!
To this week's predos:
Good luck all!
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