Let me get out of the way that I am thrilled by Houston's slaying of the monster that is Pachuca, and look forward to almost a near certain all MLS tournament final. This is the first victory by an MLS team over a Mexican team in a knock stage of a competition since 1998. However, […]

The Deutsche Presse Agentur released a poll yesterday about predictions for the upcoming season. Bayern Munich was the unanimous favorite of Bundesliga coaches to repeat as champions. The most common reason given was the quality of Jürgen Klinsmann's squad. What follows is a hasty translation of what each of the 18 gaffers had to say […]

This was the Original Wales Online Story: Does Opportunity Knock in US for Bluebirds I read with some amusement your piece bemoaning the standard of Major League Soccer and American players who have come to the U.K. I would like to point out to you that not every player in MLS is American, in fact […]

This was the Original Wales Online Story: Does Opportunity Knock in US for Bluebirds I read with some amusement your piece bemoaning the standard of Major League Soccer and American players who have come to the U.K. I would like to point out to you that not every player in MLS is American, in fact […]

When the British summer attempts to wave away the pouring rain and welcome the blissful sunshine in late July, every football fan in the county can leave behind their stressful life as an avid supporter and adopt a more relaxed approach for a few weeks – of garden barbeques, sunbathing and enjoying the rare blue […]

The annual Trofeo TIM pre-season tournament is today in Turin between Italy's top three clubs. For more on this event see my article, Trofeo TIM In Turin

For the fourth time in sixteen months, Houston and Pachuca will face off in the knock out stages of a major international competitions. Last year this same staged Pachuca used dogged determination and some controversial officiating to advance after winning a penalty kick shootout. This year, Houston will be without leading tournament goal scorer Stuart […]

For the fourth time in sixteen months, Houston and Pachuca will face off in the knock out stages of a major international competitions. Last year this same staged Pachuca used dogged determination and some controversial officiating to advance after winning a penalty kick shootout. This year, Houston will be without leading tournament goal scorer Stuart […]

Who should Spurs buy with the money from the Robbie Keane transfer? ( surveys)

Robbie Keane, one of the most prolific goalscorers in the history of the Premier League, has joined Liverpool from Spurs for £19 million, which could increase to £20.3 million depending on appearances. The move is an excellent coup for Liverpool who are desperate for a proven striker to partner Fernando Torres up front. The skilfull […]

They're the men in black that you love to hate, but someone has to do the job. Here's EPL Talk's guide to the Premier League referees for the 2008/2009 season (click on the referee's name to view his photograph): Martin Atkinson. Premier League ref since 2005. Age 37. On August 13, 2006 he took charge […]

Just when you thought there weren't enough room for another soccer network, Televisa will soon be launching Planeta Futbol. The new network, for Spanish-speaking countries, will feature the Premier League, Mexican tournament matches and La Liga. Planeta Futbol will be available through foreign cable and satellite providers. According to Variety, "[The network] will almost certainly […]

Champions League Talk was recently sent a copy of "Jinky: The Jimmy Johnstone Story" written by Jim Black and I was given the honour of reviewing it. Jinky, born James Connolly Johnstone, was a dynamic winger that played for the Celtic side that won nine Scottish championships in a row between 1966 and 1974. He […]

EPL Talk was recently sent a copy of "Jinky: The Jimmy Johnstone Story" written by Jim Black and I was given the honour of reviewing it. Jinky, born James Connolly Johnstone, was a dynamic winger that played for the Celtic side that won nine Scottish championships in a row between 1966 and 1974. He was […]

The final set of Intertoto Cup fixtures took place over the weekend and the eleven winning clubs now advance to the UEFA Cup second qualifying round. Advancing are Aston Villa, Napoli, Stade Rennais FC, RC Deportivo La Coruna, SC Braga, SC Vaslui, SK Sturm Graz, Grasshopper-Club, VfB Stuttgart, IF Elfsborg and Rosenborg BK. A bit […]