Well, Happy New Year everyone. The festive fixtures came fast and furious, I was traveling, and while I posted the viewing times throughout, I had no time for comments. So I'm back with both for Gameweek 23, which are the 10 reverse fixtures from Halloween weekend. Only 15 more of these to go! By now, […]

The great Robbie Savage bringing Christmas cheer. Another holiday themed video coming tomorrow. Here’s the links: Live Ryan Babel interview [L.F.C.] Three up front podcast [Soccerlens] Free Puma watch with cleats [Soccer Fanatic] Premier league XI [N.C.N.B.] Football weekly podcast [Guardian] Birmingham tipped for relegation [Guardian] Jagielka not ruled out [E.F.C.] FIFA 11 Ultimate Team […]

One of the major complaints for American soccer fans during last summer's World Cup was the lack of goal scoring punch from the forward position. That fact hasn't stopped Edson Buddle and, now, Robbie Findley from drawing some level of interest from English clubs, however. The Daily Mail, a much debated source of reliable English […]

The list of Americans trying to cross the pond to play in England continues to grow. And no, I'm not talking about Landon Donovan. Teal Bunbury, a 20-year-old U.S. International who has been on trial at Stoke City in recent weeks, is waiting to hear if the Potters will offer him a contract. Stoke City […]

While Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan have had their futures in the Premier League discussed in great detail in recent days, another American international is trying to find a home in England. L.A. Galaxy forward Edson Buddle is currently on trial with Birmingham, and should he do well, he may be offered a deal in […]

Fox & ESPN made the right choices this week, though you could argue that ESPN might have gone for the potentially more exciting Man City v Bolton match, or the London derby, but they went with the champions, home to Everton. Remember, record that match and watch it last if you are watching more than one […]

Supporters of Premier League clubs often pride themselves on their nicknames, but do you really know the origin of them? Do you know the origins of the Baggies, Gunners, Red Devils, Toffees, Trotters, Hammers, Lilywhites and Citizens? Let’s take a closer at look some of the interesting stories behind each of Premier League club's nicknames. […]

I read yesterday that Nani has declared, “Now I can say I am one of the top players in the world.” After picking myself up off the floor I thought, “You idiot. You’re not even one of the top players in the Prem, let alone el mundo.” That of course, begs the question, “Who are […]

As much as I do enjoy the off the field entertainment associated with football in England, early Saturday kickoffs are always a welcome relief to the insanity of contract negotiations, rumors and managerial master classes. While topics concerning the week that was have been written on at length, it's now time to get back down […]

Upon my return back home, The Gaffer asked me to share some more thoughts and observations concerning my trip to England. Although our trip had to be cut slightly short, it's incredible just how much we were able to see, do and experience in just a few weeks. A rewarding journey I'm still recovering from. […]

Eighty games in the books, a cool 300 to go! The 81st and 90th look like the best this weekend with ESPN2 back with Everton visiting a loud White Hart Lane for the early Saturday kickoff. Can Spurs provide 10 additional men to join superstar Gareth Bale? And the one I won't miss is the […]

For many years now a wage cap has been hailed as something that could rejuvenate football. But could a regimented wage structure really be something that would work and how would it change the Premier League? Obviously for a wage cap to work it would have to be something that was done on a worldwide […]

Yesterday's result at Anfield has seen a lot of chatter around this and other Blogs, mostly negative and mostly about Liverpool. However, two teams played yesterday and after an odd set-back (for my money you kick a ball when it's still you've taken the free-kick) Sunderland were Liverpool's equals. Steve Bruce has done an excellent […]

Massive day in the Premier League with the biggest game of the season kicking off between Manchester United and Liverpool. Plus there's Wigan against Man City, and Chelsea against Blackpool. During any of the games, post your observations, questions, comments or venting into the comment section below. Fingers crossed for a wonderful day of football. […]

There were so many highlights from this past weekend's Premier League matches that it was hard to narrow it down to seven. There was Tim Howard's wonderful kick save against Manchester United, Asamoah Gyan's beautiful debut goal for Sunderland, Scott Parker's cheeky goal for West Ham United, and the list goes on and on. So, […]