Author Archives: Alex Muller

Montenegro vs England, World Cup Qualifier: Open Thread

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England's Steven Gerrard sits on the bench before their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match against San Marino in San Marino

England faces a tough match this evening with a World Cup qualifier match against Montenegro in Podgorica. Roy Hodgson has made six changes to his England side. It’s a strong lineup today for England, so they can’t have any excuses against … Continue reading

Reading FC Appoint Nigel Adkins As New Manager: The Daily EPL

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Reading Football Club have announced that Nigel Adkins is their new manager. The former Southampton manager replaces Brian McDermott as the boss of The Royals. Adkins signed a three-year contract. His first match in charge of Reading is this Saturday … Continue reading

From Man Utd at £1bn to Wigan at £43m: What’s Your Club Really Worth?: The Nightly EPL

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Financial scholar Tom Markham has released a new academic report that zeros in on what each club’s value is in the Premier League. Not surprisingly, Manchester United sit atop the Premier League club valuation chart. But there are several surprises … Continue reading

USA Bound: Chelsea & Manchester City to Play 2 Friendlies Against Each Other in May: The Daily EPL

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Although not officially confirmed, it looks very likely that Chelsea and Manchester City will be heading to the United States in May to play two high-profile friendlies against each other. One will be in New York City, while the other … Continue reading

USA Bound: Chelsea & Manchester City to Play 2 Friendlies Against Each Other in May: The Daily EPL

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Although not officially confirmed, it looks very likely that Chelsea and Manchester City will be heading to the United States in May to play two high-profile friendlies against each other. One will be in New York City, while the other … Continue reading

New Close-Ups of England’s Away Shirt From Nike for 150 Year Anniversary [PHOTO]

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New close-ups of England’s away shirt for 2013 have been leaked on the Internet. Designed by Nike, for the first time, the close-up photos reveal a better glimpse of what the new England away shirts look like. The red polo … Continue reading

Craig Bellamy Dedicates Wales Victory Against Scotland To Tragic Gary Speed: The Daily EPL

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Welsh footballer Craig Bellamy has dedicated Wales’s 2-1 victory against Scotland to Gary Speed. The comeback victory against the Scots at Hampden Park was vintage Gary Speed. Bellamy said, “That’s how [Speed] educated us to play and the way we … Continue reading

Reading Ready to Make Fresh Approach to Former Southampton Manager Nigel Adkins: The Nightly EPL

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It’s a quieter news day in the soccer world today, but the major story is that former Southampton manager Nigel Adkins may become the next manager of Reading Football Club. This one seems like a desperate move to me after … Continue reading

Roy Hodgson Keeps His Counsel After England Fans Abuse Rio Ferdinand: The Daily EPL

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England manager Roy Hodgson took the high road yesterday after being asked what his opinion was regarding England fans singing abusive songs against Rio Ferdinand during the country’s 8-0 victory against San Marino. Hodgson shrugged off the comments, saying that … Continue reading

San Marino vs England, World Cup Qualifier: Open Thread

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While the US men’s national team has the tricky match against Costa Rica later today (watch for the open thread on EPL Talk for that one), England faces a far easier opposition against European minnows San Marino. San Marino has … Continue reading

FFS: World Cup Qualifiers, Tasty Tackles, Betting and Michael Owen

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With Uncle Roy Hodgson doing battle with the mighty San Marino, this week’s FFS take a look at the international games ahead. Here’s a quick preview of the Scotland and Wales game: Gareth Bale might start, as will 21 other … Continue reading

West Ham Deal is ‘Biggest Mistake of Olympics’ Says Richard Caborn: The Daily EPL

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Today’s news that West Ham United have signed a deal with the City of London to move into the Olympic Stadium in 2016 on a 99-year lease is a mammoth day in the history of the Premier League. The last … Continue reading

New Close-Ups of England’s Home Shirt From Nike for 150 Year Anniversary [PHOTO]

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New close-ups of England’s new home kit for 2013 designed by Nike have been leaked on the Internet. The new photos show more of the detail regarding the shirt and the Football Association’s 150th year anniversary crest. The rounded collar … Continue reading

Rio Ferdinand to Travel to Qatar for England TV Gig Despite Pulling Out of Squad: The Daily EPL

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Despite Rio “in again, out again” Ferdinand pulling himself out of the England squad for the two key World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro due to fitness concerns, the Manchester United defender has decided to take a lucrative … Continue reading