Footie Phantom

Last week during "upfronts," those giant press conferences where television networks pimp their new programming to advertisers, ESPN president John Skipper was asked whether his network would bid on the next Premier League contract, which would begin in 2016. "We'll be interested in it," Skipper told the press. "We love the English Premier League." This […]

Philip Badger’s plea to NBC Sports Network to let Premier League fans pay for NBC Sports Live Extra separately covers a few of the reasons why the online service will be available only to cable subscribers, but it ignores some key facets of cable TV economics that play a role in NBC’s decision. As Philip […]

A short interview with Bacary Sagna. Enjoy! Here's the links: Who has the best youth system? [Behind The Goal Post] Villa go for Makoun [ESPN] Charlie Adam [SI] Gossip [Yorkshire Post] Transfer talk [Telegraph] Attendance talk [Offside Rule] Becks to watch from sideline [Yahoo] Feel free to follow me on Twitter and let me know […]

Old crossbar challenge for everyone today. Enjoy! Here's the links: What NFL team compares to your favorite EPL club [Bleacher Report] Young Sunderland player makes FIFA list [FIFA] Ex Villa player swept to sea [BBC] Who's going to be relegated [Behind The Goal Post] Nani the best so far? [B.R.] Almunia on his way out […]

Manchester United players doing some calisthenics. Here's the links: Bellamy arrested [BBC] Blackpool vs. Liverpool tips [Footy Geek] EPL sackings [Yahoo] Podcast with Iain Macintosh [A Football Report] Arsenal defensive options [Metro] David Miliband coming to Sunderland [BBC] Tottenham to Olympic stadium poll [Guardian] Feel free to follow me on Twitter and let me know […]

Kenny Dalglish ahead of his fixture against Blackpool tomorrow. Here’s the links: Fantasy tips [P.L.F.F.B.] Dzeko interview [M.C.F.C.] Beckham training with Spurs [Dirty Tackle] EPL podcast [Roto Radio] Week 23 predictions [Bleacher Report] Football fan map [Big Think] Mancini manager of the month [M.C.F.C.] Feel free to follow me on Twitter and let me know […]

Short video today for everyone by way of SnappedUp. Think it get's the point across nicely though. Here's the links: Monday Gossip [Sinnacle] FA Cup mention [That's On Point] Davide Santon transfer [Sport] Newcastle United blog [Espn] Blackpool will try to keep Adam [Give Me Football] Footballers feeling the tweet [Soccer Portal] David Moyes thoughts […]

Let's gear up for tomorrows FA Cup matches with a video. Take a look at the highlights from last years final. Here's the links: Aston Villa shaken up [Caught Offside] Buy Beckham's 2008 Porsche [Ebay] Manchester City played for the draw [A Different League] Obi Mikel out until February [Sky] Dzeko interview [M.C.F.C.] Soccer Songs […]

Talk Sport's interpretation of Edin Dzeko signing with Manchester City. Here's the links: Everton vs. Spurs recap [T.H.F.C.] West Brom. eye Carew [A Different League] Survey to help the English FA [E.F.A.] Premier League rankings [Fan House] Leon Best hat trick [Shields Gazette] Interview of In Bed With Maradona [European Football Weekends] Samba hopes for […]

Apparently EPL coaches aren't in favor of adding Ronaldinho to their club. Here's the links: Macheda to Sampdoria [The Scotsman] Asian Cup preview [Gib Football Show] Unrest in Ivory Coast [Unprofessional Foul] Rossi want's to play at Chelsea [Sport] Nani earns United three [Four Four Two] Everton need a boost [A Football Report] Fantasy notes […]

Figured I'd ring in the new year by showing the goalkeepers some love. They deserve it once in a while right? Check out some of the top saves in this video. Here's the links: Cole backs Hodgson [FSC] Clubs waiting on Beckham [BBC] United to Wrigley Field [Hot Time In Old Town] Podcast [Opta Joke] […]

How about a crossbar challenge to ring in the New Year! Enjoy and thanks for supporting the site see you in 2011! Here's the links: Top 10 moments of 2010 [Just-Football] Fantasy tips [FPL Transfers] Paul Konchesky talk [Live 4 Liverpool] Darren Gibson thoughts [ManUtd24] Football fights [Caught Offside] Top 100 players [The Footy Blog] […]

The commentator mash up of England's World Cup performance. Here's the links: Adam Johnson chat [Manchester Evening News] Star man report [Sky Sports] 3 Up Front podcast [Soccerlens] Sir Alex dishes out punishment [Dirty Tackle] Diaby injury blow [BBC] Asian Cup squads [World Cup Blog] Neil Young tribute [Manchester Evening News] Top 10 moments from […]

Ian Wright talks about the Holiday period for footballers. Check out the video here Here's the links: City go for Dzeko [BBC] Comparing EPL to NBA [Bleacher Report] Betting surprises [Sports Trading Life] 12th man clothing [Sabotage Times] Maradona linked to Fulham [Footie] Fergie fuming [Mail] Bassong challenges teammates [Espn] Football art [Sabotage Times] Feel […]

Mario had a nice day today scoring three goals for his club. Two came from the penalty spot where he made Friedel look silly. Here's the links: Worst XI [Soccerlens] Fantasy tips [Roto Experts] Life of a footballer [Sabotage Times] Robinho talks with Kaka [Dirty Tackle] Everton vs. West Ham [Hammered] Fantasy preview [N.C.N.B.] Arsenal […]