Tottenham Escape Penalty Decision While Baggies Robbed of Goal: Premier League Referee Decisions, Gameweek 15

December 9, 2013 . Fulham, Leagues: EPL, Norwich City, Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United

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There were significantly more controversial decisions this weekend, compared to last week, so here are my opinions on some of the key decisions.

In Tottenham’s 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light, Spurs midfielder Sandro looked to have handled the ball in the box from a corner kick. For me, his arm was not in a natural position and the man in the middle, Lee Mason, did not make the correct call. I personally think that there is too much inconsistency with handballs. The laws state it has to be “deliberate”. There are very few incidents where players deliberately handle the…

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In Spite Of Recent Setbacks, Manchester United Are Poised To Finish Top Of Their Champions League Group

Sometimes you just can’t explain sports. Eight years ago, Liverpool ended up finishing second in their Champions League group and fifth in the Premier League table, but ended the season as champions of Europe. The English club edged out Olympiacos … Continue reading →

Argentina Away Shirt for FIFA World Cup 2014: Leaked [PHOTO]

A photograph of Argentina’s away shirt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been leaked on the Internet. The design of Argentina’s new away shirt features the familiar navy blue and white at the very top of the shirt, but … Continue reading →

Swansea City vs Hull City, Premier League Gameweek 15: Open Thread

Have a drink today every time a pundit or commentator mentions the 2003 match between Swansea and Hull City where the Welsh club was one match away from being relegated to non-league football (and possibly going out of existence altogether). … Continue reading →

Germany Away Shirt for World Cup 2014: Leaked [PHOTO]

A photograph of Germany’s away/change for FIFA World Cup 2014 has been leaked on the Internet. The red and black hooped shirt is designed and manufactured by adidas, and features a distinctive design that’s accentuated by the three white adidas … Continue reading →

Alex Ferguson Has a ‘Massive Ego’, And is Still Trying to Control Manchester United, Says Roy Keane: Daily Soccer Report

Sir Alex Ferguson has a massive ego and is still trying to control Manchester United, says former United midfielder Roy Keane. Keano appears in a brand-new ITV4 documentary that is scheduled to air later today in the UK entitled Keane and … Continue reading →

Could Former Chelsea Washout Nemanja Matić Help Save Manchester United’s Season?

Nemanja Matić is best remembered in England as being a virtually anonymous Chelsea midfielder who was quickly moved out on loan to Vitesse and then sold to Benfica as part of the deal that brought David Luiz to Stamford Bridge. … Continue reading →

Spain’s Away Shirt For World Cup 2014: Leaked [PHOTOS]

Images of what appears to be Spain’s away shirt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup have been leaked on the Internet. Designed by adidas, Spain’s change shirt for World Cup 2014 will be black with fluorescent yellow trim, and an … Continue reading →

Manchester United Fan Commits Suicide After Weekend Defeat, Says Report

A Manchester United supporter in Kenya committed suicide on Saturday after his favorite team lost against Newcastle United, according to a report from Africa. Local police reported that the United supporter John Macharia jumped from the seventh floor of a building, … Continue reading →

England Must Get Its Head Out of the Sand With Relation to Match-Fixing

British authorities are uncovering more and more evidence of potential match fixing in English football. The latest arrests stem from alleged match-fixing in the Championship, England’s second tier league. Just days ago many pundits were dismissing the previous round of … Continue reading →

Freezing Weather Conditions and Clashes With College Football Mar MLS Cup Again: Monday Soccer Insider

MLS Cup 2013 was a great spectacle for the top flight league in the United States. But the below freezing temperatures made the match difficult to play and reinforced why despite constant pressure from fans and FIFA, MLS has chosen … Continue reading →

Combinations (EPL Talk Review Podcast)

When it comes to combinations the pod look at the best and worst of the last week: Moyes- United. USA-Germany-Ghana-Portugal. Does it get much better for football? Whatever your opinion on the draw and the weekend of football which followed … Continue reading →

Draw for the FA Cup Third Round Revealed

Here’s the draw for the 3rd round of the 2013-14 FA Cup: Ipswich Town v Preston North End; Derby County v Chelsea; AFC Bournemouth v Fleetwood or Burton Albion; Birmingham City v Bristol Rovers or Crawley Town; Grimsby Town v … Continue reading →

Will Manchester United’s Current Woes Force the Glazer’s Hand?

Much of the frustration and analysis of casual observers regarding Manchester United’s dip in form this season has been around new manager David Moyes. But the analysis has failed to recognize the slip in competitive position in the transfer market … Continue reading →