Hi, I'm Dave Pundit. Much has been made about the injury time that is added on at the end of matches. This is not a new phenomena, I remember a match I was involved in that had eight minutes of injury time. Luckily I'd been sent off for breaking someone's leg, so I still managed to get to the pub in time to see the vidiprinter on Grandstand.
Portsmouth v Everton
Fratton Park is a fortress. However it's not a very good one. You wouldn't put your crown jewels in there would you? Especially since Sol Campbell left. Everton have managed to recover from their poor start and I expect them to literally stuff Pompey.
Verdict 1-2
Birmingham v Bolton
I fully expect this to be a rip-roaring battle. Birmingham have a lot of injuries and I'm sure they'll pick up a few more here. Now I can't condone horror tackles but I'd be very disappointed if there weren't any in this game.
Verdict 0-0
Blackburn v Aston Villa
They say the sign of a good team is that they can win even when they're not playing good football. Villa seem to have got the knack of this so far this season. However, Big Sam Allardyce is the master of rubbish football, so Villa could struggle here.
Verdict 1-1
Liverpool v Hull
Liverpool are firing on all cylinders now, which is bad news for Hull. It's far too early in the season to start talking about firing managers but Phil Brown has got to start getting results or he could be for the chop, which would be a shame, what other manager's skin colour matches the team's kits?
Verdict 3-1
Stoke v Manchester Utd
Man Utd v Man City was 4-3, Stoke v Blackpool was 4-3, but I can't see this one being another 4-3 thriller.
Verdict 3-4
Tottenham v Burnley
Spurs have fallen away a bit after their good start and they were very unfortunate to lose Ledley King to injury against Chelsea. You just can't prepare for that. However they still have a strong English spine with Huddlestone, Jenas and Keane, so I expect them to see off Burnley here.
Verdict 2-0
Wigan v Chelsea
Chelsea have had a fantastic start to the season and I think all the credit can go to one man; John Terry. He is a glorious leader and I don't think it's hyping him too much to put him on the same level as Winston Churchill. Perhaps even better. John Terry wouldn't have fought the Germans on the beaches, he'd have swum out to sea and beaten the hun to death with a large fish.
Verdict 0-3
Fulham v Arsenal
Arsenal proved in the Carling Cup that their youngsters are following in the first teams football. None more so than young Jack Wilshere, acting like a French tartlet when he clashed with Thomas. And what kind of a name is Wilshere anyway? Doesn't sound very English to me. Not like Stephen Ireland or Jason Scotland. Fulham will put Arsenal in their place.
Verdict 2-1
Sunderland v Wolves
When Mick McCarthy was in charge of Sunderland they were awful, he'll have a point to prove when he returns with Wolves. Sadly Wolves are rubbish so he's got no chance.
Verdict 2-0
Man City v West Ham
City suffered a set back against their Manchester rivals last week but they'll bounce back against Gianfranco Zola's West Ham. I'll make no bones about it I don't think Zola should be in charge of the Hammers. Something needs to be done about it. Perhaps a sign outside Upton Park that says 'you must be at least this tall to manage our club'.
Verdict 2-0
Friday 25 September 2009
Friday 18 September 2009
Dave Pundit's Predictions 19/09/09
Hi, I'm Dave Pundit. Like the vast majority of people I was disgusted by Adebayor's stamp last weekend. This is just another example of how foreigners are ruining the game. If that had been a British player Van Persie wouldn't have been able to carry on after being booted in the face.
Burnley v Sunderland
Steve Bruce was possibly the finest Englishman never to play for England. It's just a shame he didn't have a Northern Irish Grandfather like me then Bruce could've made a real impact on the international scene. Burnley on the other hand have a proven Irish international as their manager so perhaps Owen Coyle's added experience could prove to be the difference here.
Verdict 1-0
Arsenal v Wigan
Last season this would have been an easy win for Wigan, Arsenal always struggled against middle of the table teams managed by proud Brits. But now Wigan have Martinez in charge this game will probably be full of foo-foo fancy-dan foreign free-flowing football and only one person loses out there; the fans. And Wigan probably.
Verdict 2-1
Aston Villa v Portsmouth
Aston Villa will take a lot from their victory over Birmingham last week, but quite frankly you don't need confidence to beat Pompey these days. You barely even need to turn up. In fact if Villa's bus got stuck in traffic on the way to the ground Pompey would still struggle to scrape a draw. But sadly for Portsmouth Villa are at home so that won't be a problem.
Verdict 2-0
Bolton v Stoke
Bolton are the absolute masters of so called anti-football, they're negative, dour, uninspiring and insipid and Stoke are their equals. This should be an absolute barn-stormer.
Verdict 0-0
Hull v Birmingham
If this was closer to the end of the season it would be a real six pointer but because it's near the start only three points are up for grabs. Which is a shame because six points would be very handy for both teams. But they'll probably get one each.
Verdict 1-1
West Ham v Liverpool
Liverpool had a slow start but I think they're right back in the swing of things now and they'll make West Ham feel very small and insignificant. Which their manager already is, of course.
Verdict 0-3
Man Utd v Man City
It's impossible to predict derby games like this. They can go either way and form and pedigree goes out of the window. But Manchester United will win this, without a doubt. Both teams are in good form, but Man Utd just have that little bit extra class.
Verdict 2-1
Wolves v Fulham
This one is difficult for me to predict. Mainly because I don't know anything about Wolves. Nor do I care.
Verdict 0-2
Everton v Blackburn
This will be a tough ask for Everton, they've looked fragile this season and if there's any team you don't want to play it's Big Sam's Blackburn. They will literally snap you in half if you let them. Like twigs, or Brazilian's legs. It's about time that David Moyes got himself a size-based nickname, I doubt you can succeed in football without one. I myself was known as 'Bloated' Dave Pundit.
Verdict 0-1
Chelsea v Tottenham
They've saved the best until last this weekend. Can Tottenham's English spine of King, Huddlestone and Keane match up to Chelsea's spine of John Terry? The answer is no. Nothing is stronger than John Terry's spine. Except maybe John Terry's English pride. Quite frankly if his spine and his patriotism ever collided it would destroy Switzerland. So we can only hope it happens soon.
Verdict 2-1
Burnley v Sunderland
Steve Bruce was possibly the finest Englishman never to play for England. It's just a shame he didn't have a Northern Irish Grandfather like me then Bruce could've made a real impact on the international scene. Burnley on the other hand have a proven Irish international as their manager so perhaps Owen Coyle's added experience could prove to be the difference here.
Verdict 1-0
Arsenal v Wigan
Last season this would have been an easy win for Wigan, Arsenal always struggled against middle of the table teams managed by proud Brits. But now Wigan have Martinez in charge this game will probably be full of foo-foo fancy-dan foreign free-flowing football and only one person loses out there; the fans. And Wigan probably.
Verdict 2-1
Aston Villa v Portsmouth
Aston Villa will take a lot from their victory over Birmingham last week, but quite frankly you don't need confidence to beat Pompey these days. You barely even need to turn up. In fact if Villa's bus got stuck in traffic on the way to the ground Pompey would still struggle to scrape a draw. But sadly for Portsmouth Villa are at home so that won't be a problem.
Verdict 2-0
Bolton v Stoke
Bolton are the absolute masters of so called anti-football, they're negative, dour, uninspiring and insipid and Stoke are their equals. This should be an absolute barn-stormer.
Verdict 0-0
Hull v Birmingham
If this was closer to the end of the season it would be a real six pointer but because it's near the start only three points are up for grabs. Which is a shame because six points would be very handy for both teams. But they'll probably get one each.
Verdict 1-1
West Ham v Liverpool
Liverpool had a slow start but I think they're right back in the swing of things now and they'll make West Ham feel very small and insignificant. Which their manager already is, of course.
Verdict 0-3
Man Utd v Man City
It's impossible to predict derby games like this. They can go either way and form and pedigree goes out of the window. But Manchester United will win this, without a doubt. Both teams are in good form, but Man Utd just have that little bit extra class.
Verdict 2-1
Wolves v Fulham
This one is difficult for me to predict. Mainly because I don't know anything about Wolves. Nor do I care.
Verdict 0-2
Everton v Blackburn
This will be a tough ask for Everton, they've looked fragile this season and if there's any team you don't want to play it's Big Sam's Blackburn. They will literally snap you in half if you let them. Like twigs, or Brazilian's legs. It's about time that David Moyes got himself a size-based nickname, I doubt you can succeed in football without one. I myself was known as 'Bloated' Dave Pundit.
Verdict 0-1
Chelsea v Tottenham
They've saved the best until last this weekend. Can Tottenham's English spine of King, Huddlestone and Keane match up to Chelsea's spine of John Terry? The answer is no. Nothing is stronger than John Terry's spine. Except maybe John Terry's English pride. Quite frankly if his spine and his patriotism ever collided it would destroy Switzerland. So we can only hope it happens soon.
Verdict 2-1
Friday 11 September 2009
Dave Pundit's Predictions 12/09/09
Hi, I'm Dave Pundit. Many people are building up England's chances for the World Cup after their destruction of Croatia. But quite frankly we should be beating tinpot countries like that. I mean where the hell is Croatia? When I played for Northern Ireland we would have to face real countries like Germany, Italy and Yugoslavia.
Blackburn v Wolverhampton
When Wolves looked at the fixture list they would have been dreading this encounter. Big Sam will tell his plays to literally go out and eat Wolves for breakfast. Wolves will have to be prepared for a real battle here and I don't think they'll be up to it. Does their manager have a nickname? No. In fact I barely know who he is.
Verdict 2-0
Liverpool v Burnley
Burnley haven't got a hope have they? Fresh from his single-handed demolition of Croatia Steven Gerrard will crush Burnley like the ants they are. Let's face it there's no chance of Burnley ever beating a top four team.
Verdict 3-0
Man City v Arsenal
If Man City want to break into the top four they'll have to win the big games. And this is an ideal way to prepare themselves for those big games. Arsenal have proven time and time again that they're just a bunch of diving foreigners. Let's hope Man City don't get suckered by Arsenal's evil players like Eduardo. Is there a worse person on the face of the earth? No.
Verdict 2-1
Portsmouth v Bolton
Both teams will be looking at this game to kickstart their seasons. It'll be a rip-snorting clash, with every player giving their all for the full 90 minutes plus injury time, which there's bound to be a ton of. It'll be exciting, violent and wonderful. The sort of game football was made for. I can't hype it up enough. This will be magnificent.
Verdict 0-0
Stoke v Chelsea
I have a lot of time for Stoke. They did fantastically last season and beat the drop comfortably without ever having to resort to playing football. But they've met their match in that department with Chelsea. If John Terry went out their on his own Chelsea would still win. But then that applies to every Chelsea game. In fact perhaps they should try it, those other players are clearly holding Terry back.
Verdict 0-2
Sunderland v Hull
Is there a more English name than Steve Bruce? Think of all the famous English Bruce's, Bruce Forsyth and Robert the Bruce. That's about it actually. But the point is still valid. Steve Bruce is as English as they come and that will stand him in good stead. Phil Brown is also English but he's tanned like a Spaniard, so Sunderland have the edge.
Verdict 1-0
Wigan v West Ham
This is a match between two proud clubs that have had their heritage ruined by employing foreign managers. I'm glad there weren't any foreigners in my day. I imagine both manager will want their teams to play free-flowing, attractive football. I hate games like that it makes me want to just walk on the pitch, break someones leg and then go down the pub. Just like the old days.
Verdict 2-2
Tottenham v Man Utd
The game of the weekend, no doubt. Two teams with great English spines. Woodgate, Huddlestone and Keane vs Rooney, Carrick and Evans. What a prospect. Those lads have spines like Superman. Unbreakable. But one of them will have to snap, like Christopher Reeve. And it'll be Tottenham, because Man Utd are the Champions, it's as simple as that.
Verdict 1-2
Birmingham v Aston Villa
Not quite northern enough to be counted as a proper derby game but it should be a cracker nonetheless. With McLeish and O'Neill up against it could be described as a real battle of Britain but O'Neill is Irish so that would be inaccurate. It should still be a good duel though.
Verdict 1-1
Fulham v Everton
Both of these teams look like they could struggle to match last seasons lofty heights. However with a bit of graft I can see Everton managing to snatch 5th spot. And Fulham will probably have to settle for about 7th or something. However both teams will be settling for a draw in this match.
Verdict 1-1
Blackburn v Wolverhampton
When Wolves looked at the fixture list they would have been dreading this encounter. Big Sam will tell his plays to literally go out and eat Wolves for breakfast. Wolves will have to be prepared for a real battle here and I don't think they'll be up to it. Does their manager have a nickname? No. In fact I barely know who he is.
Verdict 2-0
Liverpool v Burnley
Burnley haven't got a hope have they? Fresh from his single-handed demolition of Croatia Steven Gerrard will crush Burnley like the ants they are. Let's face it there's no chance of Burnley ever beating a top four team.
Verdict 3-0
Man City v Arsenal
If Man City want to break into the top four they'll have to win the big games. And this is an ideal way to prepare themselves for those big games. Arsenal have proven time and time again that they're just a bunch of diving foreigners. Let's hope Man City don't get suckered by Arsenal's evil players like Eduardo. Is there a worse person on the face of the earth? No.
Verdict 2-1
Portsmouth v Bolton
Both teams will be looking at this game to kickstart their seasons. It'll be a rip-snorting clash, with every player giving their all for the full 90 minutes plus injury time, which there's bound to be a ton of. It'll be exciting, violent and wonderful. The sort of game football was made for. I can't hype it up enough. This will be magnificent.
Verdict 0-0
Stoke v Chelsea
I have a lot of time for Stoke. They did fantastically last season and beat the drop comfortably without ever having to resort to playing football. But they've met their match in that department with Chelsea. If John Terry went out their on his own Chelsea would still win. But then that applies to every Chelsea game. In fact perhaps they should try it, those other players are clearly holding Terry back.
Verdict 0-2
Sunderland v Hull
Is there a more English name than Steve Bruce? Think of all the famous English Bruce's, Bruce Forsyth and Robert the Bruce. That's about it actually. But the point is still valid. Steve Bruce is as English as they come and that will stand him in good stead. Phil Brown is also English but he's tanned like a Spaniard, so Sunderland have the edge.
Verdict 1-0
Wigan v West Ham
This is a match between two proud clubs that have had their heritage ruined by employing foreign managers. I'm glad there weren't any foreigners in my day. I imagine both manager will want their teams to play free-flowing, attractive football. I hate games like that it makes me want to just walk on the pitch, break someones leg and then go down the pub. Just like the old days.
Verdict 2-2
Tottenham v Man Utd
The game of the weekend, no doubt. Two teams with great English spines. Woodgate, Huddlestone and Keane vs Rooney, Carrick and Evans. What a prospect. Those lads have spines like Superman. Unbreakable. But one of them will have to snap, like Christopher Reeve. And it'll be Tottenham, because Man Utd are the Champions, it's as simple as that.
Verdict 1-2
Birmingham v Aston Villa
Not quite northern enough to be counted as a proper derby game but it should be a cracker nonetheless. With McLeish and O'Neill up against it could be described as a real battle of Britain but O'Neill is Irish so that would be inaccurate. It should still be a good duel though.
Verdict 1-1
Fulham v Everton
Both of these teams look like they could struggle to match last seasons lofty heights. However with a bit of graft I can see Everton managing to snatch 5th spot. And Fulham will probably have to settle for about 7th or something. However both teams will be settling for a draw in this match.
Verdict 1-1
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