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Will non-Chelsea Fans Put Aside Partisanship and Choose an English Club over Bayern Munich?

Will non-Chelsea Fans Put Aside Partisanship and Choose an English Club over Bayern Munich?
By Coachie Ballgames on May 18, 2012

In American college football, the Southeastern Conference has some of the fiercest and most legendary rivalries in the land;  fueled by factors familiar to the Premier League – proximity, history, regional pride, high stakes, top talent, and, above all, passionate …

8 Must-See Soccer Matches On TV To Keep You Entertained Until Euro 2012 Arrives

8 Must-See Soccer Matches On TV To Keep You Entertained Until Euro 2012 Arrives
By Coachie Ballgames on May 17, 2012

Millions of viewers around the world tuned into the final moments of the Premier League season last Sunday, resulting in ecstasy for some, agony for others and astonishment from all. But whether you’re a lifelong supporter or newly hooked to …

What if the Team GB Olympic Football Shirt Actually Looked Like the Union Jack?

What if the Team GB Olympic Football Shirt Actually Looked Like the Union Jack?
By Coachie Ballgames on March 24, 2012

There hasn’t been much that has been “united” about the United Kingdom’s Olympic football team effort. The football associations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been vociferously against the idea of a squad uniting the four home nations ever …

256 Days With Chelsea: Was Andre Villas-Boas Given Enough Time At Chelsea?

256 Days With Chelsea: Was Andre Villas-Boas Given Enough Time At Chelsea?
By Coachie Ballgames on March 7, 2012

Jose Mourinho came to Chelsea in 2004 fresh from an European conquest with Porto. His protege, Andre Villas-Boas, came to Chelsea in 2011 fresh from European conquest with Porto. Mourinho won two league titles, two League Cups and an F.A. …

Umbro Prepares for Launch of England’s New Shirt, But Who’s Buying?

Umbro Prepares for Launch of England’s New Shirt, But Who’s Buying?
By Coachie Ballgames on February 17, 2012

England’s new shirt, to be worn during this summer’s European Championship, drops on February 29. The new shirt’s arrival angers some supporters who feel compelled to replace their current shirt, worn by England for all of eight matches, while outraged …

Celebrating David Moyes’ 150th Premier League Win

A very happy Moyes
By Coachie Ballgames on February 1, 2012

Deserved congratulations to Everton manager David Moyes on his 150th league victory Wednesday, earned in emphatic fashion as brilliantly summarized here at EPLTalk. Moyes, 48, is the third-longest tenured head honcho in the prem, behind only Arsene and Sir Alex; …

It’s Always St. James’ Park To Me

It’s Always St. James’ Park To Me
By Coachie Ballgames on November 15, 2011

As discussed here at EPL Talk last week, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has decided to rechristen St. James’ Park, the club’s venerable home since 1892, as Sports Direct Arena. Predictably, the move has gone over as well as an episode of “Geordie …