Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has come a long way since his TV appearances in the early 1990s when he hosted a show entitled "Soccer In The 70's." The former England and Everton striker was, at the time, uncomfortable in front of the camera. And very stiff. Thankfully he's improved over time, but […]

Welcome back to the Premier League, returning from the international break. Forming the welcoming party, myself and Laurence McKenna look at the weekend's action including an eight match Saturday commencing with our match of the week, a struggling Everton hosting Manchester United. That and the latest news from around the Premier League and a wrap-up […]

The Bundesliga returns after a rather slow period of European Championship qualifying matches and various international friendlies. The third round of Bundesliga matches kicks off with a mouth-watering tie featuring an in-form Hoffenheim against a pointless Schalke side. While at first glance many will put their money down on a Hoffenheim win against what is […]

With Fabio Capello insisting that he won’t manage England past the 2012 European Championships, names are already been branded about as a possible successor to the Italian. But with the FA proudly boasting that their next manager will be English there is hardly a wealth of managers to choose from. Early contenders are Harry Redknapp, […]

AC Milan are on the rise, the rossoneri are aiming for the scudetto now that they have new stars like Ibrahimovic and Robinho. These two stars added to Ronaldinho and Pato provide an attacking group of players which seem very dangerous. Now you can follow AC Milan on GolTV, which now includes "AC Milan Channel". […]

So far this year, the major satellite providers in the United States have added Fox Soccer Channel HD and Fox Soccer Plus. But for those soccer fans who have cable, especially Comcast, it's been a frustrating year with no hope of the two channels being added to Comcast anytime soon. Even cable competitor Time Warner […]

Bayern Munich sporting director Christian Nerlinger, who is in charge of the comings and goings regarding the transfer market with the Bavarian giants, has launched a scathing review of two of Germany's most promising young players. Under Joachim Loew, Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil made massive impacts in South Africa this summer at the 2010 […]

A few years ago I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Gerard Houllier when he was visiting the United States for a coaching clinic at the annual National Soccer Coaches of America Association (NSCAA) event in Baltimore. He was the perfect gentleman, who had plenty of time for the press, but he also seemed […]

Once again, all 10 matches are available on television in the US, once again 6 live and 4 delayed. Note the date change on Everton-United; the channels remain the same. I do enjoy getting those early morning matches on Saturdays. **** Must-see. Cancel all other activities. Do not even DVR as even in America you […]

If you're new to the Premier League this season or new to EPL Talk, we're glad you found us and even more excited you've been drawn into the Premier League, easily the most entertaining and exciting domestic football league in the world. Maybe you caught some recent matches during the 2010 World Cup and were […]

Although Chelsea will take on a West Ham side that are rock-bottom of the Premier League on Saturday, the trip to Upton Park represents Ancelotti’s toughest task so far this season, and Chelsea will have to up their game to continue their stunning start to the season. Chelsea have had nothing short of seamless start. […]

Sunderland’s record signing Asamoah Gyan has admitted he faces a stern task to justify his £13million transfer fee. The Ghanaian forward completed a move to the North East on deadline day, but the transfer raised eyebrows with its vast price tag, and Gyan is well aware that expectations from him will be high. The 24-year-old […]

Fabio Capello has confirmed that he'll step down as England manager after the end of Euro 2012. Usually when a manager announces to his squad that he'll no longer be a manager after a specific date, it's an accident waiting to happen. Take for example Raymond Domenech and his French team in the 2010 World […]

In the second part of my interview with John Nicholson, we continue discussion his new book, We Ate All The Pies: How Football Swallowed Britain Whole. The first part can be found here or through the EPL Talk Podcast on iTunes

MLS Talk photographer Christian Doellner was at the Chicago Fire versus L.A. Galaxy game last weekend to capture pictures to share with you, the readers. Front and center for many of the photographs were US veteran players Landon Donovan and Brian McBride. A late goal from both sides meant that the final score was 1-1. […]