Is the Premier League boring?

[the other bob wilson]

Interesting read which includes a poll that I just voted yes in - must say, the current verdict surprises me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c74zkrx7zzgo

[Tuerto]

Re: Is the Premier League boring?

Interesting read which includes a poll that I just voted yes in - must say, the current verdict surprises me.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/c74zkrx7zzgo

I don't watch it, so can't comment on it. What i do find odd though, and difficult to understand, is a fullback, central defender, having more touches of the ball than the really creative players further up the pitch, that can't be right.

[JamesWales]

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Not sure I find it boring in terms of playing styles. For me it's all about how tight the championship, Europe and relegation battles are, and in that case it's only really interesting in terms of the battle for Europe.

I do think the game is micromanaged and generally over analysed. I get why, but it can make the game less enjoyable. The classic example is VAR of course, and the analysis of decisions that really don't need quite so much analysis, because it's a sport at the end of the day.

The stats are interesting in terms of less crosses or whatever. Clearly the game is changing. Ironically enough it's the abundance of opta stats that drives the micromanagement.

[goats]

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Can’t watch these days, I just find it so dull….had sky sports free for jan and Feb, don’t think I watched 1 whole game…..

[Mr Soul '68]

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Yes, the Premier League is extremely boring.

[Wales-Bales]

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After watching PSG it's incredibly boring! Hopefully it's a new trend where wingers take on their man and add a bit of excitement to the game. Barcelona are also worth a watch, while Real Madrid have gone backwards.

[Wales-Bales]

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I don't watch it, so can't comment on it. What i do find odd though, and difficult to understand, is a fullback, central defender, having more touches of the ball than the really creative players further up the pitch, that can't be right.

It's right if they do it properly.

[William Treseder]

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I don't watch it, so can't comment on it. What i do find odd though, and difficult to understand, is a fullback, central defender, having more touches of the ball than the really creative players further up the pitch, that can't be right.

You can’t comment on it, then follow up with a comment . Class 😂

[Wales-Bales]

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After watching PSG it's incredibly boring! Hopefully it's a new trend where wingers take on their man and add a bit of excitement to the game.

As I was saying ... https://x.com/ChampionsLeague/status...52740582760912

[The Lone Gunman]

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A Cardiff City fan who watches Championship football week in, week out, asking if the Premier League is boring.

Jesus wept…

[ToTaL ITK]

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Is football boring...hmmm Didn't see that coming did you

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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A Cardiff City fan who watches Championship football week in, week out, asking if the Premier League is boring.

Jesus wept…

As someone who does just that, I heartily agree with the OP. The media hype it up to ridiculous levels, a truly lifeless game devoid of incident, drama and dare say it, the odd mistake, is described by the commentators as anything but. I have Sky etc., but rarely watch PL matches preferring the occasional Championship game.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Is the Premier League boring?

A Cardiff City fan who watches Championship football week in, week out, asking if the Premier League is boring.

Jesus wept…

I didn’t like the concept of the Premier League from day one, so I’ve never been a fan really. However, even a cynic like me has had to admit that, for much of its existence, it’s been an entertaining and highly watchable league. Not this season though, the fact it’s not been that competitive probably has something to do with it, but I think it’s more to do with how there aren’t many teams i look forward to watching any more. Time was I’d look forward to seeing sides like Brighton, Bournemouth andBrentford play, while the big teams like Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal were always worth a watch, but this season there’s a lack of spontaneity and individualism at virtually all teams which I don’t believe has helped the English cause in the Champions League - it’s more predictable this season because nearly all of the teams play in such a similar manner.

[insider]

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I'll never get bored of Manu or Liverpool losing 👊

[Wales-Bales]

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I didn’t like the concept of the Premier League from day one, so I’ve never been a fan really. However, even a cynic like me has had to admit that, for much of its existence, it’s been an entertaining and highly watchable league. Not this season though, the fact it’s not been that competitive probably has something to do with it, but I think it’s more to do with how there aren’t many teams i look forward to watching any more. Time was I’d look forward to seeing sides like Brighton, Bournemouth and Brentford play, while the big teams like Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal were always worth a watch, but this season there’s a lack of spontaneity and individualism at virtually all teams which I don’t believe has helped the English cause in the Champions League - it’s more predictable this season because nearly all of the teams play in such a similar manner.

I think Pep-ball played a part in screwing up the Premier League. Once everybody started doing it they all cancelled each other out in the most boring of ways. I'm hoping for a PSG v Barcelona Champions League final, which hopefully may lead to the return of entertaining football.