Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris

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Since launching World Soccer Talk in 2005, Harris has played an influential role in shaping how broadcasters deliver the sport by providing in-depth analysis and reviews of the soccer TV coverage. He has interviewed virtually all media executives at the different media giants to stay apprised of changes in OTT and broadcast television while also keeping up with the latest reports and breaking news about key soccer rights acquisitions and the media landscape. Christopher is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR). He's the recipient of 18 WebAwards from the Web Marketing Association. Prior to World Soccer Talk, Chris wrote for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as well as The Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Illustrated.

latest articles by Christopher Harris

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/ 5980 days ago

Happy Holidays From Setanta Sports

'Tis the season for soccer networks to be spreading good wishes to bloggers and business contacts at this special time of the year. Last week we showed you what the Fox Soccer Channel holiday card looked like. Now it's the turn of Setanta Sports (see above). If and when we get a holiday card from […]

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/ 5980 days ago

When and Where Will Fox Soccer Channel Be Available In HD?

Fox Soccer Channel has confirmed that the 24/7 soccer network will begin broadcasting in high definition (HD) in January, 2010. Here's what we know so far: To find out if your local cable or satellite provider will have Fox Soccer Channel available in HD, visit the Fox Soccer Channelfinder and enter your zip code and […]

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/ 5980 days ago

How Much Attention Do You Give Premier League Games?

If you're like me, you probably find that it's getting harder and harder to watch Premier League games without being interrupted. And the interruptions are sometimes my own fault whether it's my laptop and my inclination to open as many tabs as possible on my Chrome browser. Or my addiction to Twitter, or the ability […]

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/ 5981 days ago

Ron Davies Interview: EPL Talk Podcast

Southampton and Wales legend Ron Davies is the latest guest on the EPL Talk Podcast, the daily Premier League interview and analysis show. To say that Davies is a legend to Southampton supporters is an understatement. In his first season with the Saints, Davies scored an incredible 43 goals. Heralded as "the best centre forward […]

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/ 5981 days ago

Does Even Google Not Love Rafa Benitez?

Graeme Souness and Jurgen Klinsmann have come out and criticized Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez during the past week, but now it's the turn of Google. Well, kind of. If you go to the Google homepage and start typing in Rafa Benitez's name, the search engine displays suggestions based on the most popular searches made by […]

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/ 5981 days ago

Happy Holidays From Fox Soccer Channel

EPL Talk received a Happy Holidays card late last week from Fox Soccer Channel, so I thought I'd share it with you. In previous years, Fox have sent holidays cards via e-mail such as this one as well as Flash greeting cards. If I get any holiday cards from GolTV, ESPN, Setanta Sports or others, […]

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/ 5983 days ago

Aston Villa Defeat Man United On A Spectacular Day in the Premier League

There have been very few if any boring Premier League weekends so far this season, and this Saturday was another example of why this is one of the most entertaining leagues in the world. Here are my observations from the Saturday games I've watched thus far:

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/ 5983 days ago

Should Craig Bellamy Have Been Sent Off Against Bolton For Diving?

Referees never have an easy job, but they don't make their life any easier when they make costly mistakes in heated Premier League games. A perfect example of this was in Saturday's game between Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City when Craig Bellamy was making a run down the left wing. In the incident, Bolton defender […]

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/ 5984 days ago

Welcome to The Group Of Death: Live In Concert Video

A few weeks ago I introduced you to The Group Of Death via a video showing a special package from ESPN that was delivered to my doorstep. But now, in homage to Spinal Tap and for a little bit of fun on a Friday, we have a video of The Group Of Death rock band […]

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/ 5984 days ago

EPL TV Ratings On ESPN2: Aug 15 to Dec 5, 2009

Maybe it was the World Cup Draw bounce or a nice lift from the previous weekend's Manchester United game, but the Nielsen Ratings for last weekend's match between Portsmouth and Burnley, far from being two popular teams in America, achieved the sixth highest rating of the 2009-2010 Premier League season thus far. The broadcast generated […]

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/ 5985 days ago

Fox Soccer Channel Switches to Sky Sports Champions League Feeds

Christmas has arrived early thanks to Fox Soccer Channel with the exclusive news that the knockout stages of the Champions League on FSC and FSN, as well as the final on FX, will feature the two-person commentary teams from Sky Sports instead of the UEFA/international commentary teams. Some of you observant Fox Soccer Channel viewers […]

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/ 5985 days ago

Landon Donovan Secures Loan Deal to Everton

Landon Donovan, U.S. national team star and Los Angeles Galaxy captain, has finalized a three-month loan deal with Everton which will see the most talented player in American history heading to Goodison Park on January 1, according to sources close to SBI. Donovan will join fellow American Tim Howard at Everton, and will have the […]

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/ 5985 days ago

Top 7 Football Managers Who Should Be Put Out To Pasture

While having a drink at a local coffee shop Wednesday evening with Kartik Krishnaiyer, the topic of Graeme Souness came up and what an abysmal football manager he was especially at Newcastle. It got me thinking, though, that just as footballers retire from playing, football managers should be put out to pasture too when they're […]

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/ 5986 days ago

Poll: Is Landon Donovan's Proposed Move to Everton Good For MLS?

Is Landon Donovan's proposed move to Everton a good move for MLS?(polls)

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/ 5986 days ago

Would Landon Donovan Playing at Everton be a Smart Move or Not?

Everton are in advanced discussions with Landon Donovan to acquire him on loan for a three month deal, according to several sources in the English press. If the deal goes through, it should be a win-win for both Everton and Donovan. For Everton, the club is desperately in need for new players to help a […]