Premier League: August 31, 2008 (Your Running Commentary)

by The Gaffer on August 31, 2008 · 8 comments

premier league logo1 Premier League: August 31, 2008 (Your Running Commentary)Today marks the last day of Premier League football until the league returns on Saturday, September 13 when Liverpool plays Manchester United at Anfield — two whole weeks off because of World Cup qualifying matches.

So here are today’s matches for us to enjoy while we can:

  • Chelsea v Tottenham, 8:30am ET/1:30pm UK
  • Sunderland v Manchester City, 10am ET/3pm UK
  • Aston Villa v Liverpool, 11am ET/4pm UK

If you’ll be watching – or have watched – today’s matches, please share your thoughts, insight, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.

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1 The Gaffer August 31, 2008 at 8:55 am

At this rate, I don’t see Spurs scoring a goal in this match today. It’s all Chelsea.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

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2 Beto August 31, 2008 at 9:35 am

Nice assist from Frank Lampard to Darren Bent, as he slots it through Cech’s leg to make it 1-1.
Essien keeps getting stronger…
Good morning Gaffer- what happened to the chats?

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3 Cohen August 31, 2008 at 11:05 am

FSC had “only” 5 minute delay to the game. These guys are pathetic. Shame on them for their unprofessionalism…

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4 Dady August 31, 2008 at 11:42 am

I think is difficult that Chelsea lose a match at home but today Tottenham knows how to play and get one important point in a very difficult place, maybe is the good way to grow for this team after their first two matches

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5 The Gaffer August 31, 2008 at 8:35 pm

Hoping to make an announcement sometime this week regarding the return of the chat. Stay tuned for more details : )

Cheers,
The Gaffer

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6 Ryan August 31, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Watching the PL Review show, the league should really look into implementing some goal-line technology, three decisions that were very very close.

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7 The Gaffer August 31, 2008 at 9:07 pm

The sad truth is that the Premier League were leading the way in developing the technology but FIFA decided to dump the idea in favor of testing a six referee plan for the future.

To me, the goal-line technology would be the easiest to implement and least controversial use of technology. It’s time for FIFA to wake up.

Cheers,
The Gaffer

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8 Weston August 31, 2008 at 11:22 pm

Spurs absolutely have to dump the 4-5-1. Bent is out on an island by himself and cant get anything going as the lone front man – Pavlu hopefully will team up well and bring back the two-man strike force.

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