Firstly, I would like to show my huge appreciation to the gaffer for allowing me to contribute to the EPL Talk website over the coming weeks, a view which I know is shared by many others. As a young football enthusiast from the UK, it is a very strange feeling to see my nation not […]

Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky has announced that he will not be taking part in next month's European Championships due to a recurring knee injury. Rosicky held a news conference to announce the decision. "I'm not capable of starting the European Championships. My injury requires an operation. I will go (for it) at the start […]

Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky has announced that he will not be taking part in next month's European Championships due to a recurring knee injury. Rosicky held a news conference to announce the decision. "I'm not capable of starting the European Championships. My injury requires an operation. I will go (for it) at the start […]

This leg of our European tour starts in France where Bordeaux revived their Ligue 1 title hopes when Pierre Ducasse's stunning 25-metre strike in stoppage time earned them a 2-1 win at Olympique Marseille on the weekend. Second-placed Bordeaux, on 71 points with two games left, are two points behind leaders and six-times champions Olympique […]

EPL Talk has two pairs of tickets to give away to this Tuesday's premiere of The Cesc Fabregas Show, recorded live in London. Entry is strictly by ticket only. Fabregas will be the star of the show, which will be televised before a private audience of 400 people. Several surprise special guests will join Fabregas […]

Let's hope that I'm On Setanta Sports creator Mario Rosenstock is madly rewriting the script for the final episode of the season. That's because the British press is reporting that "It" (aka Sven-Goran Eriksson) is interested in becoming the next manager of Chelsea if Avram Grant is sacked. We'll have to wait until Sunday to […]

It has been a day of introductions here at EPL Talk, so let me be the latest to say hello to all of you. I am honored to be joining the site alongside all the new members, and I would like to thank The Gaffer for the opportunity to write here. Now to the big […]

Bristol City v Crystal Palace: League Position 4th Points: 74 Form past 5 matches: W-L-L-D-L Crystal Palace: League Position: 5th Points: 71 Form Past 5 Matches: W-L-W-W-W Outlook: Right now Crystal Palace are by far the hottest team in the Championship. They have won 4 or their past 5 matches and come in with confidence […]

It has been announced today that Frank Rijkaard will be leaving Barcelona at the end of this season. After two seasons without trophies, and yesterdays 4-1 loss to Real Madrid, Barcelona has opted to terminate his contract. Taking his place will be former player Pep Guardiola. This summer is shaping up to be a massive […]

IMAGE FROM MLSNET.com Sorry for my delinquency in covering this subject but it has been a busy few days. Tonight I board a plane for London and onwards to India from where I will be reporting from the next few weeks, culminating in the US-England match from Wembley Stadium on May 28th. DC United’s new […]

Sorry for my delinquency in covering this subject but it has been a busy few days. DC United's new deal with Volkswagen is a massive break through for Major League Soccer. For the first time, a club has been able to break out on its own and sell it brand independentiy of the league to […]

Until the latest football bonanza kicks off with Switzerland versus the Czech Republic in Basel. It's going to be quite odd here in the UK with no home nations competiting in a tournament for the first time since USA 94 but everyone I've talked to is really looking forward to it without the numbing pangs […]

As many of you already know I will be attending the US-England friendly at Wembley Stadium on May 28th. For those of you interested in corresponding with me specifically about that match or who may also be attending please email me at kartik@csrnusa.com before May 26th. Thanks!

For those of you who are unaware, Trix and Flix are the mascots of Euro 2008. While clicking through the tournament's homepage for a few hours the other day, I came across these two lovable characters in an animated music video featuring the musical stylings of Shaggy. Yes, Shaggy. I'm not quite sure how he […]

except he's not. Well, hello there! I'd like to thank The Gaffer for letting me out of the cage and onto the Interwebs as a new helper with this little venture. I'll try not to make a fool out of him or myself (if I can make sure to tag things correctly). As for other […]