The Gaffer

The Gaffer

EPL Talk is the brainchild of internet entrepreneur Christopher Harris, better known to readers as The Gaffer. Born in Wales, Harris is a former journalist who has been a football fan for more than 30 years and now spends his time analyzing the influence of the Premier League around the world from his home in South Florida.

Sipping Tea and Watching Premier League Football

Sipping Tea and Watching Premier League Football
By The Gaffer on February 21, 2012

Sport is synonymous with beer. The pre-match and post-match pint. The six pack at a tailgate. But I’ve always preferred a cup of tea especially if I’m watching matches at home on television. There’s something very comforting and relaxing about …

Chelsea Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season, The Real One: New Leaked Photos

Chelsea Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season, The Real One: New Leaked Photos
By The Gaffer on February 19, 2012

New leaked photos of Chelsea’s home shirt for the 2012-13 season have been revealed, and this time we believe it’s the real deal. We found out that the one revealed yesterday is a fake, while the one pictured above and …

FA Cup Sunday, 5th Round: Open Thread

FA Cup Sunday, 5th Round: Open Thread
By The Gaffer on February 19, 2012

After yesterday’s shock results in the FA Cup with both Arsenal and Norwich being knocked out, we have a few potential upsets in the 5th Round of the FA Cup today. Plus we’ll learn later today who will play whom …

UPDATED: Chelsea Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season Fake Photo

UPDATED: Chelsea Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season Fake Photo
By The Gaffer on February 18, 2012

UPDATED: A photo of supposed Chelsea’s home shirt for the 2012-13 season has been leaked on the Internet. However, it has been revealed as a fake. If true, and it certainly looks like the real deal, I love it. Chelsea’s …

FA Cup Saturday, 5th Round: Open Thread

FA Cup Saturday, 5th Round: Open Thread
By The Gaffer on February 18, 2012

We have five matches on the cards in the 5th Round of the FA Cup today, the tournament that was founded in 1871. Chelsea are at home to Birmingham City in the early kick-off at 7:30am ET/12:30pm GMT, which is …

FIFA Street 12: Video Previews of the New Game From EA Sports

FIFA Street 12: Video Previews of the New Game From EA Sports
By The Gaffer on February 16, 2012

FIFA Street is scheduled for release in March, 2012. But we have several videos that provide a glimpse into what the video game will look like. The game, based on street soccer or street football, is also known as FIFA …

DirecTV Offers Soccer Fans Free Preview of FOX Soccer Plus February 20-26

DirecTV Offers Soccer Fans Free Preview of FOX Soccer Plus February 20-26
By The Gaffer on February 16, 2012

Mark your calendars! FOX Soccer Plus will be available as a free preview to DirecTV customers from February 20-26, 2012. The free preview coincides with the 7-day free trial of FOX Soccer 2Go that’s available to US residents. On DirecTV, …