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/ 6081 days agoEngland 2-1 Slovenia: Observations
It was only a friendly, so I got the sense that both the supporters and England footballers were a little more subdued than usual, but in England's 2-1 victory against Slovenia at Wembley on Saturday night there was a lot to worry about. Despite winning, England looked like they were playing in slow-motion, had difficulty […]
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/ 6081 days agoLeicester City vs Man United, 1976: Video
Usually during international breaks I find myself having more time to reflect on the Premier League, what it is and where it came from. After crawling around YouTube, I uncovered the above video which I thought would be eye-opening to many readers of EPL Talk, to have a better idea of what English football used […]
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/ 6081 days agoUpton Park Crowd Trouble In 1975: Video
I came across this video today which features a West Ham United against Manchester United match from 1975, and an unfortunate incident where parts of the ground were so overcrowded that fans were getting crushed at the front and spilling over the fence on to the pitch. It demonstrates how packed football grounds were and […]
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/ 6082 days agoQuestions Please For Georgie Bingham
ESPN presenter Georgie Bingham will be a future guest on the EPL Talk Podcast, and we'd like to hear your suggested questions. The best questions will be asked on-air to Georgie and if we use your question, your name will be mentioned on-air. Georgie Bingham, born in London in 1977, is a news and sports […]
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/ 6083 days agoIsraeli Court Ruling Spells Trouble For Premier League
The Guardian reported last night that the Premier League have been dealt a massive legal blow in its fight against online piracy when an Israeli court threw out an attempt to shut down a pirate website that was showing live matches free of charge. Some of the observations made by the Israeli court include: it […]
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/ 6083 days agoESPN Draws Impressive TV Ratings For Barcelona Opener
ESPN kicked off its English language coverage of the 2009/2010 La Liga season with impressive TV ratings this past Monday when it featured Barcelona's first game of the season versus Sporting Gijon. The current La Liga and Champions League trophy winners were featured on the flagship ESPN network for a 4pm ET kickoff against Sporting […]
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/ 6083 days agoWhat Are The Biggest Surprises Of The Premier League Season?
So far this Premier League season, what would you say have been the biggest surprises? We're only four matches in and there are plenty of talking points. I tend not to get too over-excited during the beginning of the season especially because there's a long way to go. But for me the biggest surprises have […]
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/ 6084 days agoNielsen Ratings For Chelsea v Burnley ESPN2 Game
Nielsen have revealed the TV ratings for last Saturday's broadcast of the Chelsea against Burnley game which was televised by ESPN2. The early Saturday morning kickoff generated a 0.2 rating and was watched in 197,856 households across the United States. The total viewing audience for that game was 253,934. How does that compare to ESPN2's […]
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/ 6085 days agoQuestions Please For The Guardian's Barney Ronay
Barney Ronay will be a future guest on the EPL Talk Podcast. Best known to readers as a writer for The Guardian as well as a regular guest on The Guardian's Football Weekly Podcast, Ronay has written a new book entitled "The Manager." The book takes the reader beyond the well-worn anecdotes, deeper into the stories […]
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/ 6085 days agoMLS TV Ratings Are Doomed Because Of Euro Football
TV ratings for Major League Soccer in the United States are doomed. Why? Because most soccer fans such as ourselves have been programmed to watch European football. Let me explain. On a typical weekend or weekday, European football matches kick off in the morning or mid-afternoon. So, with our DVRs programmed to record the Champions […]
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/ 6086 days agoBenitez and Wenger Getting Up to Hijinks
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/ 6087 days agoMan United 2-1 Arsenal: Did Wayne Rooney Dive?
In a game of football, there are 9,500 seconds or more for players to score, so why are matches so often decided by a single controversial incident that flashes by in a few seconds? Take Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Saturday, for example. Never mind the fact that both teams had a handful […]
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/ 6088 days agoInterested in Writing For Serie A Talk?
Serie A Talk is looking to add remarkable writers to its editorial staff. If you believe you have the talent, stamina and you're able to take the criticism as well as the praise, please contact thegaffer[at]epltalk[dot]com today and include a writing sample or two. Some of the benefits of writing for Serie A Talk include: […]
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/ 6088 days agoInterested in Writing for La Liga Talk?
La Liga Talk is looking to add remarkable writers to its editorial staff. If you believe you have the talent, stamina and you're able to take the criticism as well as the praise, please contact thegaffer[at]epltalk[dot]com today and include a writing sample or two. Some of the benefits of writing for La Liga Talk include: […]
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/ 6088 days agoInterested in Writing For Championship Talk?
Championship Talk is looking to add remarkable writers to its editorial staff. If you believe you have the talent, stamina and you're able to take the criticism as well as the praise, please contact thegaffer[at]epltalk[dot]com today and include a writing sample or two. Some of the benefits of writing for Championship Talk include: Having your […]