Christian Eriksen

[Captain Stu]

Eriksen is a realistic transfer, in my opinion, but it would involve a concentrated effort to convince him to choose us over clubs who can offer him a title in the next year or two. Would need to be done before the end of the season.

[Norbs]

Corrected for you

[kev776]

A certain other bloody good attacking midfielder is leaving Dortmund to go to Bayern so Eriksen to Dortmund id feasible.

[Sarb]

Eriksen is a realistic transfer, in my opinion, but it would involve a concentrated effort to convince him to choose us over clubs who can offer him a title in the next year or two. Would need to be done before the end of the season.

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that he wants his next move to be to England. He'll get regular games here too. I think Suarez is vital to the deal though. We've watched Eriksen loads and I'd be surprised if we haven't made a move for him already.

All James Pearce said was that reports from Denmark that we'd done a deal were wide of the mark, not an outright denial of wanting a deal done. Some were saying his reps were at the game on Sunday

[Mostar]

He will probably move to Dortmund.

That actually would make a lot of sense as they have money to afford him now and it would be a step up for him.

[Mostar]

Eriksen is a realistic transfer, in my opinion, but it would involve a concentrated effort to convince him to choose us over clubs who can offer him a title in the next year or two. Would need to be done before the end of the season.

I think it depends which other teams show interest in his skills.

One thing definitely not going in our favor would be lack of European football next year all together and that could really hurt our chances.

[Phoenix07]

He will probably move to Dortmund.

That actually would make a lot of sense as they have money to afford him now and it would be a step up for him.

I can see Dortmund scuppering a few 'done deals' once the Lewandowski transfer is finalised too.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

If an offer comes from Spain he'll go there.

Dortmund isn't a bad shout, I'd like to see them go for Isco and maybe even cheekily Draxler even though that's not very likely.

Then the likes of City will get involved so for me we're a very long shot to sign him.

[little dave hedgehog]

I think it depends which other teams show interest in his skills.

One thing definitely not going in our favor would be lack of European football next year all together and that could really hurt our chances.

apparently we are 2nd in the fair play league, so europa league is still a possibility. arsenal are ahead of us and they obviously don't need their spot.

[ChesterDave]

We'll be hammered in the fair play league for the Suarez incident. Can see them making sure Southampton finish above us!

[little dave hedgehog]

does the fair play league take into account stuff other than cards and fouls dealt with by refs?

[ChesterDave]

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/fair-play-calculation.html

1. Red and yellow cards


Maximum score = 10
Yellow card = -1 point
Red card = -3 points
No minimum score

If a player who is on a yellow card (-1 point) commits another yellow card offence, only the red card will count (-3 points). But if a player who has already been cautioned then commits a red card offence, both cards will count (so the player will receive -4 points). This is the only section in which it is possible to receive a score below zero.


2. Positive play


Maximum score = 10
Minimum score = 1

This is designed to encourage attractive play that will increase the enjoyment of spectators and the following areas are taken into consideration:



POSITIVE

- Using attacking tactics, not defensive
- Speeding up the game
- Efforts to gain time (e.g. bringing the ball back into play quickly even if the team is in a winning position)
- Continuing to push for goals when in a winning position


NEGATIVE


- Slowing down the game
- Time wasting
- Tactics based on foul play
- Play-acting (simulation)


3. Respect towards opponents


Maximum score = 7
Minimum score = 1

Players should respect the Laws of the Game and abide by the spirit of Fair Play. The Fair Play delegate’s assessment will not double count items already covered in the ‘Red and Yellow cards’ category, but the seriousness of the offences punished by cards may be considered. This category will also include offences overlooked by the referee.

Any single major incident between players may have a significant bearing on the final score.

Blameless behaviour without any particularly positive attitude or gestures is likely to receive a score of 6 rather than 7.


4. Respect towards the referee


Maximum score = 7
Minimum score = 1

Players are expected to respect the officials - including assistants - at all times.

The Fair Play delegate’s assessment will not double count items already covered in the ‘Red and Yellow cards’ but the seriousness of the offences punished by cards may be considered

Any single major incident may have a significant bearing on the score.

A positive attitude, including the acceptance of doubtful decisions without protest, will be rewarded with high marks. Normal behaviour without any particular positive attitudes or gestures towards match officials is likely to receive a score of 6 rather than 7.


5. Behaviour of the team officials


Maximum score = 6
Minimum score = 1

Team officials, including coaches, are expected to develop the sporting, technical and tactical level of their team – and instruct players to behave in accordance with the Fair Play principles.

Positive and negative aspects of the team officials’ conduct will be assessed – such as whether they calm down or provoke angry players or fans and how they accept the decisions of the referee. Co-operation with the media will also be taken into account.

Any single major incident may have a significant bearing on the final mark, as will breaches of the regulations governing the dugout and technical area.

Blameless behaviour without any particularly positive attitudes or gestures is likely to receive a score of 5 rather than 6.

For categories 1-5, the overall assessment of a team is obtained by adding up the points given for the individual categories, dividing this sum by the maximum points score (40) and multiplying it by 10.

In addition, there is one further category assessed by the Fair Play delegate.


6. Behaviour of the public


Maximum score = 10
Minimum score = 0

All teams begin with a score of 5 points. A maximum of a further 5 points can be added for:


- Verbal support in acceptable form
- Covert recognition of outstanding play by the opponents

A maximum of 5 points can be deducted for:


- Persistent foul and abusive language
- Persistent abuse of the officials’ decisions
- Aggressive and threatening conduct towards opposing fans

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/fair-play.html

LFC - 8.6 Avg
SFC - 8.5 Avg
FFC - 8.49 Avg

Only 3 teams capable of taking the spot if it goes to England.

[ChesterDave]

I've been looking at the match reports since it was last updated and we are absolutely dominating in terms of positive play - shots, possession, corners etc. We are also committing significantly fewer fouls. However, we have had 6 bookings to their 2.

The respect towards opponents we have a similar score.

We edge respect towards officials and behaviour of public and I see no reason for these to change too much.

The only real score that can influence it is how many points they take off for the Suarez incident.

It is of course all academic if England does not finish in the top three Europeans leagues

[Gibbo]

Surely the PL is in the top 3 leagues.

Who would it be between, us and the Italians?

[Shaggy]

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Borussia Dortmund are considering making a move for Christian Eriksen as a replacement for the departing Mario Gotze, according to Bild