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/ 7091 days agoBlackburn vs Spurs: Photos & Audio at Ewood Park
Day two of the EPL Talk tour of England is over, but you can hear all of the adventures at Ewood Park by downloading the latest podcast, episode 36, at http://epltalk.libsyn.com Two matches so far, and both have featured spectacular goals (Mikael Arteta for Everton, and Tugay for Blackburn Rovers). In addition to the podcast, […]
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/ 7092 days agoGoodison Park Podcast
The first podcast episode from my journey through England has been posted, which features the sounds and atmosphere of Goodison Park plus an exclusive interview with Bolton's Johann Smith. Listen now at http://epltalk.libsyn.com For a chance to win a copy of the FIFA 07 video game for the PS2 from EASports, e-mail thegaffer@epltalk.com with the […]
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/ 7092 days agoEPL Talk Arrives in England for Premiership Tour
After traveling 4,500 miles during 14 hours, I have arrived in England. A nation where you can wear your love of football on your sleeve. This is a footballing country, make no doubt about it. Flying over Lancashire as the plane began to descend toward Manchester Airport, I couldn't help but noticing Bolton's Reebok Stadium […]
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/ 7092 days agoPhotos from Today's Everton v Bolton Match
Here are the photographs from the EPL Talk trip today to Everton v Bolton at Goodison Park, November 18, 2006. View the slideshow here. Or view each of the 39 photos here (each features comments that tell you more about each image). Pictured is the Bullen End prior to kickoff. But how much longer will […]
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/ 7093 days ago"Four Thousand Holes in Blackburn, Lancashire"
One last post before I head to the airport and catch the flight from balmy Fort Lauderdale to chilly Manchester. I'll report back via this blog (if I can get internet connection) when I touch down at Goodison Park. In the meantime, here's an article I wrote that BBC Lancashire just published regarding this Sunday's […]
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/ 7094 days agoTour of Premiership Grounds Is In The News
On the eve of my flight to England, my 'to-do' list is longer than Newcastle United's injury list, but rather than bore you with all of the details about packing my bags, here are some of the exciting news, developments and plugs to read about: EPL Talk was interviewed last night by the always charming […]
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/ 7096 days agoFour Days Before Premiership Adventure Begins
There are just four days to go before EPL Talk's tour of England begins with the Everton versus Bolton Wanderers clash at Goodison Park, and the excitement is building. While my blogging has slowed a little during the last few days, the work behind-the-scenes is reaching a fever pitch. Here's a glimpse at what EPL […]
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/ 7098 days agoQuality of Premiership Slipping on Saturdays?
Is it me or has the quality of live Premiership football matches on TV this past Saturday been extremely substandard? This past Saturday we were subjected to the horror that was Manchester City (remember when they were a fun team to watch?) against Newcastle United, but we also had to sit through Everton against Aston […]
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/ 7101 days agoAre TV Habits of Fox Soccer Channel Viewers Changing?
When you think about it, this season's Premiership is the most televised football league in the U.S. since TV was invented. But this season is intriguing for TV soccer junkies like myself because we're able to watch English Premier League matches on both Fox Soccer Channel and Setanta Sports. The question is, though, how has […]
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/ 7102 days agoThe High Stakes Game of Premiership Nirvana
There are 72 clubs outside of the English Premiership, and every one of them would love to play in England's top league. But at what price? For a fascinating glimpse at the precarious situation that many clubs face in their push for financial and football success, read this interesting account regarding Sam Hammam and the […]
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/ 7102 days agoFootball Authorities Warn Ticket Agency Websites
The football authorities today announced measures to stamp out ticketing agencies who sell tickets to Premiership matches at inflated prices. The article in The Guardian reveals that any internet site carrying advertisements from unauthorized ticket agents will also itself be committing a criminal offense. The story gives the example of how tickets to the Arsenal […]
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/ 7102 days ago10 Days Until a First in Soccer Blogging & Podcast History Begins
There's just 10 days to go before EPL Talk visits England for what will be a first in blogging and podcast history when we report back our stories, photos and audio from the experience of watching Premiership and Champions League football. Here's the latest update regarding the upcoming tour of England by EPL Talk that […]
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/ 7103 days agoSuperb League Cup Coverage from Setanta Sports
In the last round of the League Cup, Setanta Sports treated us to coverage from Crewe against Manchester United, and Chesterfield versus West Ham United. While both matches were entertaining to watch, I wrote how impressed I was that Setanta showed all of the footage from SkySports. While soccer fans in America are able to […]
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/ 7103 days agoBlunders Revealed In Liverpool Team Photo
For your amusement, head on over to Anfield Online to read their critique of Liverpool's 2006/2007 team photo. It seems the graphic designer from the Reds did a bit of a hatchet job, and the poor work is pretty easy to see (first click on the image to the right to see if you can […]
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/ 7104 days agoSir Alex Ferguson: 20 Years of Service for United
Today marks the 20 year anniversary of Alex Ferguson becoming manager of Manchester United. It's hard to imagine now, but when Fergie joined the club on November 6, 1986, Man United was 19th out of 22 teams in the old first division. By the end of that season, the club finished in 11th position.In perhaps […]