While teams such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are in the news each day, spare a thought for Aston Villa fans who haven't had any good news to chew on this summer. First, consider the fact that Villa chairman Doug Ellis has told manager David O'Leary that before he can buy any players […]

What do the following players have in common? Didier Zokora, Michael Carrick, Edgar Davids, Aaron Lennon, Jermaine Jenas, Andy Reid, Reto Ziegler, Hossam Ghaly, Danny Murphy, Teemu Tainio and now, possibly Damien Duff? Unbelievably, it's the overcrowded midfield line-up at Tottenham Hotspur. Now, Damien Duff is the latest transfer prospect and he'd be a fantastic […]

England Fergie tries to sign Vieira for the THIRD time – David Mcdonnell, Daily Mirror MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to lodge an £8million bid with Juventus to make it third time lucky in luring Patrick Vieira to Old Trafford. The proposed deal between United and Juventus was described at the weekend in Italy as "very […]

US International Defender Cory Gibbs whose pre World Cup injury in a friendly versus Morocco was a huge blow for Team USA will be sidelined until November. Gibbs club team, English Premier League side Charlton Athletic announced the bad news earlier Sunday. Gibbs, a native of Fort Lauderdale is probably the best man marker that […]

If a English team is ever to win the Champions League again, this upcoming season presents the best opportunity. With the scandal in Italy, both AC Milan and Juventus are barred from playing in the Champions League. What a golden opportunity for a Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester United to win the trophy. For one […]

Yes, the 2006 World Cup was an exciting event. Thirty two teams around the world competed for soccer's top honor. Brazil gets knocked out early (early for Brazil that is), England made it as far as they usually do (no surprise there), and Italy surprises all with their victories, though they were aided by a […]

United States Adu in Bhoys Admission – By James Pearson, Sky Sports DC United's teenage sensation Freddy Adu has not ruled out playing for SPL giants Celtic in his career. The 17-year-old is currently one of the world's hottest properties and has been linked with some of Europe's finest. However, Adu has been sold on […]

Macari Warns Ronaldo – TalkSport.net Manchester United legend Lou Macari warned Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo that he [Ronaldo] had ‘a long season of abuse ahead of him if he were to stay at United.’ Speaking to presenters Rodney Marsh and Adrian Durham on talkSPORT, the nation’s only national commercial speech radio station, Macari pulled no […]

One of the joys of summertime in England is basking in the sun and watching the pre-season friendlies. It's a ritual that many soccer fans relish. Smelling the freshly cut grass, getting your hopes up that "this could be the season," and watching new transfer signings and youth players playing for your team for the […]

Get your iPods and browsers ready. I can now reveal that this week's new episode of the EPL Talk Podcast will feature an interview with Paul Crowder, the co-director of the new soccer documentary, "Once In A Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos." Crowder, a self confessed Chelsea nutcase, gives us insight […]

Bruce Arena will not have his contract renewed as Head Coach of the US Men's National team USSF President Sunil Gulati announced today. Thus ends an 8 year era of ups and downs for US Soccer. When Bruce Arena took over the job following the disastrous World Cup in 1998 he brought with him an […]

It was one of the main reasons why the 2006 World Cup was less entertaining than previous years, and the reason why so few of the football superstars shone at the World Cup. It's the 4-5-1 formation. Unfortunately, I predict the dreaded 4-5-1 will have a big impact on the Premiership this season, and we'll […]

Former Metrostar Midfielder Roberto Donadoni who is best known for his years at AC Milan was named as Marcello Lippi's replacement today for the World Champion Italian National Team.

MLS' signature franchise easily disposed of Scottish Premier League Champion Celtic 4-0 in a friendly last night at RFK Stadium. Celtic who is only a week and a half away from opening their title defense in the SPL certainly have work to be done if they are to repeat as champions. Freddy Adu Scored a […]

A day before the official press conference to launch the Nike kit, EPL Talk can now reveal images of the new, much-awaited home shirt for Manchester United. View a PDF of the shirt now! Thanks to Razman for sending me the images, which he found in the Manchester United newsletter he received today. Interestingly, we […]