Roberto Donadoni and former Napoli and Chelsea forward, Gianfranco Zola have made the shortlist for new manager at West Ham United. What an amazing change of events I can remember not to long ago Italian tactics and methods were despised by the English establishment, now it seems there is a shortage of originality in "the Home Countries" (British Isles) […]

George Weah's goal could be compared to one of the best, Maradona's World Cup run against England in the 1986. Weah (World Player of the Year 1995, European Player of the Year 1995 & African Player of the Year 1995) took control as he received the ball in his own penalty area and made a run […]

Group B is home to a surprising Cypriot side, a Greek side in transition, a German side sometimes called 'everyone's second team', and an Italian club with a little something special. Confused? Let me explain! Anorthosis Famagusta FC How They Got Here: Became the first and only Cypriot football club to reach the group stages […]

High hopes surrounded this Canadian sides advancement to the group stage of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. With what many in the Canadian Soccer community considered the nations best team ever, the hope was that Canada would reach its first World Cup since 1986. However, the first two group matches, both at home have exposed Canada […]

For once, the Brits know how it feels to be American. That is, they know how difficult it is to watch England play football on TV. With the TV rights for England in Britain going to Setanta Sports, most Englanders didn't see the two nil win against Andorra on Saturday. The same will apply to […]

One of the most addictive computer games is, without a doubt, Football Manager. Bad news for the wife and girlfriend. Football Manager 2009 is scheduled for release in Europe on November 14, 2008. Here's a preview of the new game as well as a trailer with plenty of interviews: [display_podcast] Thanks to The Offside for […]

Ask an average American what the British are famous for and the common answers are bad teeth, bad food and hooligans. I've heard these stereotypes so many times in the 25 years since I moved to the States from Wales in 1984 that the jokes aren't funny anymore. Well, at least not that funny. Rather […]

Big Loser: Chile and Colombia. If there is a tiebreaker it would hav to be based on the result. So La Roja woud have to earn that honor. These were the only two that lost at home. But it was not their loss on the scoreboard, it was their offensive ineptitude that raised questions- again. […]

Big Loser: Chile and Colombia. If there is a tiebreaker it would hav to be based on the result. So La Roja woud have to earn that honor. These were the only two that lost at home. But it was not their loss on the scoreboard, it was their offensive ineptitude that raised questions- again. […]

High hopes surrounded this Canadian sides advancement to the group stage of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. With what many in the Canadian Soccer community considered the nations best team ever, the hope was that Canada would reach its first World Cup since 1986. However, the first two group matches, both at home have exposed Canada […]

By popular demand, the comments system at EPL Talk has been completely revised. I've been testing it on the sister sites for the past few weeks and I think you guys will enjoy it. You'll find the new-and-improved 'Recent Comments' section in the right sidebar. Some of the advantages of the new commenting system are: […]

The masterminds from I'm On Setanta Sports are back with a one-on-one interview between Wayne Rooney, like, and Fabio Capello. Enjoy part one of the interview. Part two will be released after the Croatia against England game on Wednesday. If you're not sure, learn more about what a chip butty is. [display_podcast]

Fabio Capello asked for patience. Between the Czech Republic last month and Andorra today, I would say the fans patience has run out. England's performance against Andorra this afternoon can only be described in one word, dire. From the team selection that had me wondering if Fabio Capello thought this was a friendly, to a […]

Despite an early lead off a well struck ball by Di Natale into the bottom left-hand corner of the islander's goal, Cyprus with their attacking play, equalized in the 29th minute off the foot of Aloneftis. Italy have been the victim of poor defending however no blame can be given to Gigi Buffon the Italian keeper, as Cyprus kept pushing and eventually dominated […]

Gladbach’s victory over the stalwart’s of the league, Werder Bremen, gave us a glimpse at a team that has been revitalized under Jos Luhukay and Christian Ziege, and could well be in for a bright future. The addition of Michael Bradley added another young international the next day. So what is it about Gladbach? Is […]