Will non-Chelsea Fans Put Aside Partisanship and Choose an English Club over Bayern Munich?
In American college football, the Southeastern Conference has some of the fiercest and most legendary rivalries in the land; fueled by factors familiar to the Premier League – proximity, history, regional pride, high stakes, top talent, and, above....
8 Must-See Soccer Matches On TV To Keep You Entertained Until Euro 2012 Arrives
Millions of viewers around the world tuned into the final moments of the Premier League season last Sunday, resulting in ecstasy for some, agony for others and astonishment from all. But whether you’re a lifelong supporter or newly hooked to …
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What if the Team GB Olympic Football Shirt Actually Looked Like the Union Jack?
There hasn’t been much that has been “united” about the United Kingdom’s Olympic football team effort. The football associations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been vociferously against the idea of a squad uniting the four home na...
256 Days With Chelsea: Was Andre Villas-Boas Given Enough Time At Chelsea?
Jose Mourinho came to Chelsea in 2004 fresh from an European conquest with Porto. His protege, Andre Villas-Boas, came to Chelsea in 2011 fresh from European conquest with Porto. Mourinho won two league titles, two League Cups and an F.A. …
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Umbro Prepares for Launch of England’s New Shirt, But Who’s Buying?
England’s new shirt, to be worn during this summer’s European Championship, drops on February 29. The new shirt’s arrival angers some supporters who feel compelled to replace their current shirt, worn by England for all of eight matches, while......
Celebrating David Moyes’ 150th Premier League Win
Deserved congratulations to Everton manager David Moyes on his 150th league victory Wednesday, earned in emphatic fashion as brilliantly summarized here at EPLTalk. Moyes, 48, is the third-longest tenured head honcho in the prem, behind only Arsene...
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It’s Always St. James’ Park To Me
As discussed here at EPL Talk last week, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has decided to rechristen St. James’ Park, the club’s venerable home since 1892, as Sports Direct Arena. Predictably, the move has gone over as well as an episode of...
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How a Proposed UK Law Will Impact TV Viewing Habits Of Soccer Fans In the USA
Early this past Saturday I woke with a bewildered start to answer the phone. Confusion swiftly became anger; who was calling me at this inhuman hour? Anger turned to realization. It was my alarm. I lay there for a few …
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Download the Manchester United 1-6 Manchester City Wallpaper
The frenetic pace of the season sometimes robs supporters of the chance to properly bask in the afterglow of a famous victory. Since their 6-1 evisceration of Manchester United on Sunday, Manchester City have already put down Wolverhampton Wanderers......
David De Gea Gets Nabbed For Stealing Donut From Tesco
MMMMMMMM……..forbidden donut. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, whose shaky start in the Prem has supporters nervously munching on their prawn sandwiches, was caught scarfing a doughnut without paying for it. De Gea and two pals allegedl...
Michael Owen Shows His Brilliance Again, Maturing With Age
Signs, signs everywhere the signs of my advancing age; a receding hairline balanced by a protruding gut, drinking wine instead of whiskey, a fine familiarity of the full line of muscle balm products, wheezing to keep up in my Saturday …
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Poll: Would You Prefer Your Club to Win the Title or England to Win Euro 2012?
Some greeted this past weekend’s international break, which saw England brutalize Bulgaria but wiggle past Wales, as an unwelcome intrusion on the new Premier League season. We’ve often read about the tension players feel in prioritizing club or...
