latest articles by Christopher Harris
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/ 6958 days agoA Brief History of PSV Eindhoven
If you have little admiration for the defensive-minded PSV Eindhoven, or if you're a soccer aficionado who wants to learn more about the history of the game, read this intriguing article by Simon Kuper in The Financial Times regarding PSV and their unique history.
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/ 6958 days agoChelsea Eyeing Guus Hiddink & Two Coaches
It's been a busy 24 hours in the world of football with some very revealing stories that are unfolding. Take a peek at these for today's recommended reading: Chelsea Ready for Hiddink to Run Radical New Set-Up (The Independent) Top Clubs In Secret Talks Over European Super League (The Guardian) US Investor Takes a Punt […]
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/ 6958 days agoWho Reigns Supreme? Fox Soccer Channel, Setanta Sports or GolTV
If you're a soccer fan in the United States, you're familiar with the three most accessible 24/7 soccer networks, Fox Soccer Channel, GolTV and Setanta Sports. But you may be very surprised at the latest EPL Talk study where we closely examined a typical week for all three networks and calculated how often they broadcast […]
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/ 6960 days agoFA Enacts Revenge on BBC's Lineker And Hansen
It's been a week of highs and lows for the English Football Association. Mostly lows. Deep, dark lows with the demoralizing and embarrassing nil-nil draw for England against Israel, and the unconvincing 3-0 away win versus Andorra. But there has been one high and that's the TV contract that the FA signed with ITV and […]
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/ 6960 days agoA Thrilling Saturday for Soccer Fans
After a Saturday like this, I now know why I'm not too fond of international matches anymore. They're bloody boring in comparison! Growing up in Wales, I remember the thrill of watching the British Home Championships on Saturdays when England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would play each other to see who would be deemed […]
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/ 6960 days agoABC's World Cup TV Coverage Nominated for an Emmy
Don't laugh, but ABC's coverage of the 2006 World Cup has been nominated for an Emmy. No, I'm not making this up. While many of us, myself included, thought that ABC's coverage was an embarrassment, especially the ineptitude displayed by baseball-come-soccer commentator Dave O'Brien, the clueless powers that be at the Emmy's obviously thought different. […]
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/ 6960 days agoSky Launches SkyCast: Video Sharing Site
Sky has quietly launched a beta version its own You-Tube style video user-generated site ths week named SkyCast. Right now, there isn't a whole lot to choose from except a couple of hysteric FanZone clips. But the hope from Sky is that fans will upload enough interesting videos that some of them may be incorporated […]
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/ 6961 days agoGolTV Launches Redesigned Title Graphics
Not sure if you've noticed, but GolTV has completely changed its look and feel. If you've haven't been watching the channel recently, you'll see cleaner looking title graphics, and a sharper logo. Without a doubt, it makes the channel look more modern and futuristic and on a par with Fox Soccer Channel's graphics, which I […]
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/ 6961 days agoLeeds 2-1 Preston
A major blow for Preston's play-off hopes as they dropped three points to struggling Leeds on Friday. Northern Ireland's mid-week hero David Healy scored in the 90th minute to steal three valuable points and pull Leeds off the bottom of the table. Preston boss Paul Simpson was livid after the match and described his side's […]
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/ 6961 days agoITV And Setanta Rings Death Knell for BBC TV's Football Coverage
The Football Association will today announce that ITV and Setanta has won the UK TV rights for four years of FA Cup and England matches for more than £400 million. The expected announcement will deal a cruel blow to current TV rights owners Sky and BBC, especially the latter who is now left with only […]
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/ 6962 days agoAnalyzing The Race for the Premiership Title
Now that the race for the Premiership title is entering its final stage of the season, how close is Manchester United to lifting the trophy and can Chelsea snatch the title before the season concludes on Sunday, May 13? Despite the current six point gap, the key for Chelsea, no matter how simple it sounds, […]
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/ 6962 days agoLeague One Promotion Race
I'll declare my bias right off the start — I hope Nottingham Forest get an automatic promotion to the Championship this season. That being said, there is a massive game this weekend as third-place Forest face second-place Bristol City at Ashton Gate. Promotion could be worth up to £10m this season and Forest were once […]
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/ 6962 days agoRunning Scared: England's National Team
By John NicholsonOne of the great conundrums of football is how a team of averagely talented players can sometimes play better and beat a team of superior players. This is often especially the case during international weeks such as the one that has just happened. As you will be aware, England haven't been playing well […]
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/ 6963 days agoArsenal v Liverpool: Live and Online
If you're searching for a way to experience Saturday's Premiership match between Arsenal and Liverpool online, join the EPL Talk Chat hosted by bcjohn. We'll have Arsenal, Liverpool and neutral fans from around the world chatting in real-time about the first cup final of the season. We'll also be able to tip you off regarding […]
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/ 6963 days agoEPL Talk's Visit to Fulham's Craven Cottage
Craven Cottage seems out of place in the Premiership. With grounds such as Old Trafford, the Emirates Stadium and St. James's Park being large steel monstrosities, Craven Cottage is a tiny but historic ground nestled next to the quaint Bishop's Park alongside the dark brown River Thames. I had the pleasure of visiting the ground […]