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Christopher Harris

Since launching World Soccer Talk in 2005, Harris has played an influential role in shaping how broadcasters deliver the sport by providing in-depth analysis and reviews of the soccer TV coverage. He has interviewed virtually all media executives at the different media giants to stay apprised of changes in OTT and broadcast television while also keeping up with the latest reports and breaking news about key soccer rights acquisitions and the media landscape.

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/ 6497 days ago

Setanta Working Deals with DISH Network and Comcast

The Australian Football Association of North America (AFANA) is reporting that Setanta Sports is pushing hard to get their network added to DISH and Comcast by June or July, which would be perfect timing for the beginning of the 2007/2008 Premiership season in August. Setanta would kick off on Comcast in Chicago and New England […]

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/ 6519 days ago

Everton v Arsenal: Live and Online

If you're searching for a way to experience Sunday's Premier League match between Everton v Arsenal online, join the EPL Talk Chat hosted by bcjohn. We'll have Everton, Arsenal and neutral fans from around the world chatting in real-time about the crucial match. We'll also be able to tip you off regarding Everton v Arsenal […]

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/ 6529 days ago

U.S. Reaping Benefits of Exodus to Premiership

By John Nicholson When the obituaries are written about the 2006/07 Premiership, aside from containing lots of jokes about West Ham United, they should reflect that this was the season when American footballers started to become regular, valuable and respected members of top flight squads. It's a quiet revolution, which is all the more ironic […]

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/ 6530 days ago

Kop Shop USA Debuts for Liverpool Fans Stateside

The Champions Soccer Radio Network is continuing to grow. In addition to The 2 G's, The Arsenal Hour and Divers and Cheats, the latest show is Kop Shop USA, which is a one hour program focused on Liverpool FC. Hosted by Fox Soccer Channel's Nick Webster and Keith Costigan, the debut episode was released a […]

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/ 6536 days ago

The Chelsea & Arsenal Carling Cup Final "Brawl"

By John Nicholson With so many genuinely important issues in football to address, it amazes me that the F.A. and the media in general devote so much time focusing on incidents like the 'brawl' at the end of the League Cup Final. From the sheer amount of coverage it has received you would have thought […]

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/ 6541 days ago

Premiership Fans Protesting Away Ticket Prices

The topic of match tickets has been in the news this week. First, Bolton announced that they're reducing prices for next season. Now Manchester United fans have decided to protest at Craven Cottage for tomorrow's match and will be encouraged not to buy any food, beverages or merchandise in order to send a message to […]

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/ 6542 days ago

Race for EPL Talk Fantasy League Titles Heating Up

While this has been a tremendous week for watching European football, EPL Talk readers have also been busy playing fantasy football and prediction leagues. Here are the most updated top 5 positions in the respective charts: Fantasy Champions League: 1. Foolish FC (Mark Aegerter), 3712. Gratefullawyer (Wayne Novick), 3173. Sidekicks (Michael Trubey), 3084. Bloody Yanks […]

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/ 6549 days ago

2007/2008 Premier League Shirts/Jerseys/Kits

It's never too early to start looking at the new kits that the Premiership clubs will be unveiling this summer for the 20072008 Premier League season. There's already been a lot of activity, but here's what we know so far: Arsenal:Will be keeping their same home shirt, but will be coming out with a new […]

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/ 6551 days ago

Liverpool Preseason Tour of U.S. Looks Unlikely

The likelihood of Liverpool playing any pre-season friendlies in North America lessened today with Canada's National Post newspaper reporting that Liverpool will be embarking on a tour of the Far East to play several friendlies this summer. It's been a couple of years since Liverpool's last tour of North America. However this summer, the tour […]

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/ 6571 days ago

The Growing Popularity of Premiership Outside UK

Earlier this week, The Independent newspaper in England announced that the Premiership has grown so much in popularity that it now has 160 million viewers in 202 countries. Just for the Arsenal against Man United match, the UK TV audience was up to 6 million people.While the game is growing in popularity in the States, […]

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/ 6578 days ago

Premiership Season Virtually Over As a Competition

By John NicholsonI am an optimist by nature. To me the glass is always half full, and even if it's half empty, I will have enjoyed drinking it. I don't buy into the pervading culture of cynicism that is so fashionable in some circles. Books such as "Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit?" […]

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/ 6578 days ago

Preview of Arsenal v Manchester United Clash

Without a doubt, this weekend's matches between the top four are mouthwatering. Sure, big clashes like Liverpool against Chelsea, and Arsenal versus Manchester United usually don't live up to expectations, but with so much to play for, I have a feeling that this weekend will be different.Arsenal couldn't have picked a better time to be […]

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/ 6579 days ago

Which Team Will Destroy Chelsea's Immaculate Home League Record?

I alluded to it during this week's EPL Talk Podcast interview with The Daily Telegraph's Henry Winter, but I believe Chelsea's record of unbeaten home matches in the league is about to end. The question, is, who will manage to beat them.Their home matches in the league between now and the end of the season […]

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/ 6590 days ago

Fox Soccer Report to Debut On Monday, Jan. 8th

Fox Sports World Report, the popular nightly news and highlights show on Fox Soccer Channel, will be rebranded as Fox Soccer Report starting Monday, January 8.The more aptly titled show began by covering numerous sports including rugby and cricket, but is now focused on soccer.You can listen to interviews with host Jeremy St. Louis or […]

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/ 6637 days ago

Goodison Park Podcast

The first podcast episode from my journey through England has been posted, which features the sounds and atmosphere of Goodison Park plus an exclusive interview with Bolton's Johann Smith. Listen now at http://epltalk.libsyn.com For a chance to win a copy of the FIFA 07 video game for the PS2 from EASports, e-mail thegaffer@epltalk.com with the […]