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/ 6441 days agoEngland Football Fans Shut Out On Both Sides Of The Atlantic
For once, the Brits know how it feels to be American. That is, they know how difficult it is to watch England play football on TV. With the TV rights for England in Britain going to Setanta Sports, most Englanders didn't see the two nil win against Andorra on Saturday. The same will apply to […]
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/ 6441 days agoFootball Manager 2009 Preview
One of the most addictive computer games is, without a doubt, Football Manager. Bad news for the wife and girlfriend. Football Manager 2009 is scheduled for release in Europe on November 14, 2008. Here's a preview of the new game as well as a trailer with plenty of interviews: [display_podcast] Thanks to The Offside for […]
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/ 6441 days agoBad Teeth, Bad Food and Football Hooligans
Ask an average American what the British are famous for and the common answers are bad teeth, bad food and hooligans. I've heard these stereotypes so many times in the 25 years since I moved to the States from Wales in 1984 that the jokes aren't funny anymore. Well, at least not that funny. Rather […]
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/ 6442 days agoHoly Sh*t: New Comments System Launches
By popular demand, the comments system at EPL Talk has been completely revised. I've been testing it on the sister sites for the past few weeks and I think you guys will enjoy it. You'll find the new-and-improved 'Recent Comments' section in the right sidebar. Some of the advantages of the new commenting system are: […]
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/ 6442 days agoWhen Wayne Rooney Met Fabio Capello: Part One
The masterminds from I'm On Setanta Sports are back with a one-on-one interview between Wayne Rooney, like, and Fabio Capello. Enjoy part one of the interview. Part two will be released after the Croatia against England game on Wednesday. If you're not sure, learn more about what a chip butty is. [display_podcast]
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/ 6444 days agoPremier League More Entertaining Than Reality TV
If reality TV executives are looking for the next smash hit, they should consider Premier League football. Consider the real world drama that happened this week alone. There was Fergie picking up Berbatov in his Bentley under the noses of Man City's executives. In Newcastle, there was the two-day boardroom drama involving Keegan, his lawyers […]
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/ 6445 days agoInterview With BigSoccer Founder Jesse Hertzberg
One of the top destinations on the Internet for soccer news and conversation is BigSoccer.com, but many of us don't know much about the man who created the mega popuar site. That is, until now. Enjoy the interview with BigSoccer founder Jesse Hertzberg: The Gaffer (TG): When was BigSoccer launched and how did you come […]
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/ 6445 days agoSack Dennis Wise And Keep Kevin Keegan
If Mike Ashley wants to do the right thing and avoid being run out of Newcastle, he needs to sack Dennis Wise and get on his knees to convince Kevin Keegan to stay at Newcastle United. King Kev is hardly a master tactician but what he does have is an immense passion for the Tyneside […]
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/ 6445 days agoMike Ashley Drinking A Pint: Video
Mike Ashley drinking a pint? Here's the video by popular request of the Newcastle owner guzzling a beer during his side's recent 3-0 hammering by Arsenal. And if you're a Geordie, what's your opinion about commentator Steve Banyard's stereotypical comment? Unfortunately, the video is no longer available.
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/ 6445 days agoPES 2009 Preview
PES 2009 isn't scheduled for release in Europe until October 17, 2008 and in North America until November 12, but we have four different previews for you today. PES (Pro Evolution Soccer), by Konami, is the most critically acclaimed football video game title. PES 2009 will be available for the PS3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, […]
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/ 6446 days agoFIFA 09 Preview
FIFA 09 Preview? We've got it here including the official preview, a trailer from EA featuring Maurice Edu and a couple of fan videos showing actual gameplay. [display_podcast] Electronic Arts must hate the August transfer window. With their FIFA series being released in early September, EA has no time to include the latest big signings […]
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/ 6446 days agoEngland Are In A No-Win Situation Against Andorra
Only a few days remain before England plays their first 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Andorra at the Estadio Olímpico de Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain. No matter what England does, they cannot win. England's 2007 match against Andorra continues to be a dark cloud that hangs over the heads of the England football team. […]
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/ 6447 days agoFox Soccer Channel Pays $7.5 Million For Nielsen Ratings
Fox Soccer Channel is paying approximately $7.5 million a year to be rated by Nielsen, a ratings system used to gauge television viewing habits in the United States. Beginning October 1st, Fox Soccer Channel will be rated by Nielsen for the first time. “This is a big step for our network,” said David Sternberg, executive […]
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/ 6447 days agoPoll: Next Premier League Club Targeted By Middle East Investors
Which club is next most likely to be taken over by Middle East investors? ( surveys)
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/ 6447 days ago11 Days Until Berbatov & Robinho Show Comes To Town
With all of the activity in the Premier League transfer window yesterday, the excitement is already building for the next round of Premiership games. After the international break, there are two massive games we have to look forward to on September 13: Liverpool against Manchester United (7:45am ET/12:45pm UK) and Manchester City v Chelsea (12:30pm […]