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/ 7145 days agoExperiencing Arsenal's Emirates Stadium
The Guardian's Paolo Bandini just published a fantastic account of his visit to Emirates Stadium. To savor the atmosphere and experience, read his post here: Guardian Unlimited: Sport blog: Sport Safari: Arsenal's Emirates Stadium
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/ 7146 days agoFox Soccer Channel Advertising at St. James's Park
Okay traditional football fans, I need your feedback. If you're very observant or perhaps a Newcastle fan, did you notice in yesterday's Everton match at St. James's Park that there was a "Fox Soccer Channel" advertising board behind the goal when Ameobi "beat" the offside trap and scored that cheeky goal for Newcastle? It's not […]
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/ 7146 days agoTop 10 Premiership Goals So Far This Season
I need your help to determine what are the top 10 Premiership goals so far this season. Here are the obvious candidates, but let me know which ones we're missing. These, right now, are in no particular order: Drogba's scintillating twist, turn and rocket for Chelsea against Liverpool. Xabi Alonso's wonderful long-range lob from 70 […]
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/ 7147 days agoPremiership Football Fever Spreading Through U.S.
Scott Coonfare owns a sports restaurant in downtown Tampa, not far from the Buccaneers stadium (Tampa Buccaneers that is, not Manchester). The appropriately named "Coonfare's Sports Cafe" has jerseys from Premiership clubs framed on the wall, features a Union Jack flag outside and serves fish-n-chips (alas without the mushy peas, according to Scott). At Coonfare's […]
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/ 7148 days agoFootball News & Viewpoints From America
Here are a few random thoughts and pieces of news for fans of Premiership clubs. First, I'm concerned by Bolton manager Sam Allardyce's body language after his press conference on Friday. He looks visibly shaken and you can easily see that the pressure is having an effect on him already. To me, this was a […]
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/ 7148 days agoTranscript of Panorama Episode Available Here
A transcript of the BBC Panorama episode, "Football's Dirty Little Secrets," is now available here. It makes for interesting reading especially about Liverpool tapping up which has gone mostly unnoticed (or is that 'ignored') by the British press.
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/ 7150 days agoLiverpool Back On Track After Win Against United
It's the result that Liverpool needed. A confidence boost. Two goals, and — most importantly — three points from a disappointing season thus far. Interestingly it was a midfielder who stole the headlines for Liverpool instead of a striker. Sure, Dirk Kuyt scored his first goal for the Reds but it was Xabi Alonso who […]
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/ 7151 days agoLatest EPL TV Schedule for North America
For Premiership fans in America, EPL Talk has the most comprehensive listing of Prem matches being shown on Fox Soccer Channel and Setanta. Here's the most updated schedule (including many updated matches from Fox Soccer Channel): Wednesday, Sept 20, 3pm; Liverpool v Newcastle (Setanta) Saturday, Sept 23, 7:30am; Liverpool v Spurs (Setanta) Saturday, Sept 23, […]
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/ 7151 days agoSirius Announce Exclusive Deal with Chelsea
Good news for Chelsea fans. Sirius Satellite and Chelsea today announced an agreement whereby the remaining Chelsea matches this season will be available exclusively on Sirius Satellite radio. Read the press release for more details. Each match will feature a 60-minute pre-game show with Giorgio Chinaglia and Charlie Stillitano. Whether you're a Chelsea fan or […]
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/ 7151 days agoBBC Reveals Premiership Sides in Corruption Scandal
The BBC investigative TV show Panorama today revealed the people inside the Premiership who were accused of agreeing to bribes and being involved in tapping scandals. Here are the people who were named: Bolton manager Sam Allardyce: Agent Teni Yerima says he bribed the Bolton boss. Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp: Secretly filmed (then a Southampton […]
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/ 7152 days agoChat with Football Fans Worldwide Every Saturday
There are lots of exciting developments happening behind-the-scenes at EPL Talk. As soon as the deals and arrangements are confirmed, I'll be sure to let you know. But it'll definitely be good news for EPL-mad fans such as yourself. In the meantime, I want to remind you to mark your calendar for this Saturday (and […]
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/ 7152 days agoSurprises from Premiership Season Thus Far
As pundit Alan Hansen said, this past Sunday revealed to us that there isn't that much difference between the big four sides in the Premiership. And how refreshing is that. But what's apparent so far this season is that the pack of sides beneath the "big four" have improved. Everton, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, […]
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/ 7152 days agoCould Bung Allegations Ruin Allardyce and Redknapp?
I spoke to my cousin who lives in London yesterday about the upcoming Panorama documentary from BBC and the potential scandal it may cause by revealing how prevalent bungs are in the Premiership. His verdict was that it's not going to make that much of a difference no matter how explicit the issue may be. […]
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/ 7152 days agoInterview with Simon Inglis Now Available
Many of you may not know who Simon Inglis is, but you'll definitely remember his name after you listen to the latest episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, just released yesterday. Inglis is best known for his famous book, The Football Grounds of England and Wales, which was an exhaustive review from the mid 80s […]
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/ 7153 days agoDrogba Plays Perfect Game as Chelsea Grind Out Gutsy Win
By Mark Fishburn, EPL Talk correspondent Didier Drogba scored a goal of Peter Osgood quality today at Stamford Bridge today. Also, he won almost every ball against the defenders, playing at his most skillful and determined best. By the end of the game he was exhorting to the crowd to make more noise and was […]