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EPL Talk

Daily News & Analysis of the English Premier League

Football And The Decline Of The Western Civilization

June 30th, 2008 · 12 Comments · General, uefa

Many scholars of art, literature, football and music will argue that the classics are far better than the recent and current crop of artistes. Legends such as Dali, Picasso, Shakespeare, Yeats, Dickens, Cruyff, Pele, Pukas, Lennon, Sinatra, Presley and Marley come to mind, people who were far more talented than our present day idols.
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Why Manchester United Should Let Cristiano Ronaldo Go

June 20th, 2008 · 20 Comments · Manchester United, cristiano ronaldo

The only thing stopping Cristiano Ronaldo from becoming a Real Madrid player is Manchester United themselves.
In his body language and in the words he says, it’s so apparent that Ronaldo wants to join Real Madrid. It’s always been his desire to play in Spain, so if the opportunity comes along he’s going to try to […]

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Phil Scolari Set to Sign…Everyone

June 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment · General

Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari stirred the footballing pot when Chelsea announced an agreement with him to become their next manager, at the termination of his Portugal contract after Euro 2008. Throwing even more chum into the water, are the ever truthful transfer magicians, who now have just about everyone available linked to Chelsea.
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Ronaldo picks Real Madrid over Manchester United

June 5th, 2008 · 21 Comments · Manchester United

As the old saying goes, money talks and Cristiano Ronaldo is listening. The 23-year-old Portugese superstar finally ended his silence in an exclusive interview with respected Brazilian website Terra he is reported as stating: “I would like to play for Real Madrid but only if it is true they are ready to pay what Manchester […]

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BBC Sport Pays Homage To Mozart With Euro ‘08 Trailer

June 5th, 2008 · No Comments · BBC, Football Websites

If BBC Sport could be as creative and slick with their live football coverage as they are with their promotional trailers, the Beeb would rule the TV roost once again and kick Sky Sports to the gutter.
Such is the artistry and fine detail that’s included in BBC Sport’s trailer for Euro 2008 (see below). The […]

 
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Silly Season Sillier Than Ever

June 3rd, 2008 · 3 Comments · Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Premier League

While Premiership footballers are working on their tans, the businessmen within football are busier than ever. Silly season has well and truly begun as football agents, chairmen, publicists and executives burn the midnight oil.
As we’ve seen in the past few days, it’s not been just player transfers that clubs have been dealing with (such as […]

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Hats Off to Manchester United

May 11th, 2008 · 8 Comments · General

Manchester United defeated Wigan 2-0 to win their second consecutive Premier League title.  The brace flowed fittingly for this season.  The young generation won it, with Cristiano Ronaldo deftly slotting in a penalty.  The older generation sealed it with Ryan Giggs, in his record-tying 750th appearance for United, touching in a through-ball from Rooney.
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Premier League Odds and Sods 31 March 2008

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments · General

Arsenal beat Bolton 3-2 at the Reebok, keeping mathematical title hopes alive.  The Gunners, with 10 men on the pitch, scored three goals to reverse a 2-0 deficit.  Diaby deserved his red card for raised studs.  Poor fortune averaged itself through an unmarked corner, a penalty and a deflection.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the […]

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Premier League Odds and Sods 21 March 2008

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments · General

Manchester United 2 – Bolton 0 Cristiano Ronaldo may be masking United’s problems,  but he’s doing a damn good job.  His record-breaking brace bumped the Red Devils into sole possession of first – one they are not likely relinquish.  He now has something else in common with George Best, besides his number, his good looks […]

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Premier League Odds and Sods 17 March 2008

March 17th, 2008 · No Comments · General

Derby 0 - Manchester United 1 This match epitomizes the season for both clubs.  Derby worked but weren’t quite good enough.  United’s only enemy was their own cuteness.  Ronaldo should have scored at least three, or more according to his own verbal tally.
Birmingham 1 - Newcastle 1 The result risked being critical, but little Mickey […]

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