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A Season Of Hope for Premier League Clubs Outside the Sky Six

And so another new Premier League season draws near. In two weeks time we will be in the midst of the first round of fixtures, possibly the most intoxicating time of the season. At no other point for the next nine months will the majority of us feel so full of hope, so innocently expectant. […]

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Manchester United vs Barcelona Friendly: Roll Call

It's hard to believe, but Manchester United's summer tour of the United States comes to an end tonight after they play Barcelona in a rematch of the 2011 Champions League Final, at FEDEX Field in Landover, Maryland. Just think, one week from tomorrow, Manchester United kicks off the ceremonial start to the new season when […]

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Premier League Footballers Need to Take More Responsibility

As we analyze the migration patterns of footballers this summer, we see a lack of responsibility. Players are feeling the need to quit their current clubs and move on to where they can win trophies. These same players refuse to blame themselves for the misfortune of their club. Arsenal is a good place to start. […]

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It's Klinsmann – Is He the Right Choice?

The U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed today what many had expected – Jürgen Klinsmann will be the next manager of the men's national team. After reportedly twice trying to hire the German for the job in the past five years, Sunil Gulati has his man. The federation will hold a press conference in New York on […]

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Don Garber Misreads the Beckham Experiment

With David Beckham in the final year of his ground-breaking MLS contract, speculation has turned to whether the 36 year-old midfielder will resign with the LA Galaxy and the league, or continue his quest for another international cap elsewhere. In an interview with the press, Garber talked about the MLS All Star's impact on the league, and […]

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11 Players To Watch Out For In This Year's Fantasy Premier League Game

Earlier this week, we reached a landmark day in the countdown to the start of the new Premier League season- the opening of the Premier League's new look fantasy site. In the wake of that monumental occurrence, it seems right to preview eleven Premier League players worth a look in 11/12 so you can get […]

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Jimmy Hill Statue Erected Outside Coventry City Ground: Photo and Video

A seven foot bronze statue of Jimmy Hill was unveiled outside Coventry City's Ricoh Arena Thursday. Jimmy Hill, who is best remembered for hosting Match Of the Day, has a long list of other achievements such as: He helped get rid of the player's maximum wage, He commissioned the first all-seater stadium soccer stadium in […]

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Goal-line Technology May Be in the Premier League Next Season

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has been defiant towards introducing goal-line technology but has softened up on the issue since FIFA’s embarrassment in last summer’s World Cup. The need for goal-line technology was made evident to millions when Frank Lampard was denied a goal that clearly crossed over the line in the knockout round between England […]

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EPL Talk Podcast, 2011-12 Season: Open Auditions For New Host

In just over two weeks, the much anticipated 2011-12 Premier League season kicks off. And with this upcoming season, there could be more teams who have a shot of winning the title than in a very long time. Whether it's at the top, middle or bottom of the Premier League, the talking points are endless. […]

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Bob Bradley Sacked As US Men's National Team Coach

Bob Bradley has been sacked by USSF as coach of the US men's national team. “We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five years,” said Gulati. “During his time as the head coach of our Men’s National Team he led the team to a number […]

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Manchester City Signs Argentine Striker Sergio Aguero In 5-Year-Deal

Manchester City has signed Argentine striker Sergio Aguero to the club in a five-year-contract. The rumored transfer fee is believed to be £38 million. Out of all of the transfers so far this summer in the Premier League, the addition of Sergio Aguero is definitely the most high-profile signing of the pre-season. The Argentine star […]

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Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney Grace FIFA 12 Cover in UK: Photo

Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney will grace the cover of FIFA 12 in the United Kingdom when the popular video game is released this autumn. Wilshere, who was Arsenal's player of the year last season, is an avid gamer as is Rooney, who is gracing the cover for the seventh year in a row. In […]

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Join the I Know The Score Prediction League for 2011-12

I Know The Score, the popular Premier League predictions game, has moved. It's no longer hosted on the Premier League site, but has now found a new home on TalkSport, the British radio station. At first glance, the game looks the same. Very little has changed except the site it's hosted on, and the look-and-feel […]

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MLS Talk Podcast : This Week in US Soccer, July 27

On the latest edition edition of the Major League Soccer Talk Podcast : This Week in US Soccer ... your hosts Chris Webb and Chris Riordan take you on a tour across North America as their is much to discuss. The MLS All Star Game essentially serves as the midway point of the long MLS […]

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Blackburn Rovers Stoop To New Low With Venky's Chicken TV Commercial

Just when you thought that the new owners of Blackburn Rovers, the Venky's, couldn't stoop to any new lows, they've done it again. This time it's with an absolutely embarrassing video of their players promoting chicken. The video is so bad that it looks like something you would expect NASL footballers from the late 70s […]