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Arsene Wenger’s Wise Words on the Fiasco in Paris
The appetite for commentary on the farce in Paris still seems strong, and I thought Arsene Wenger had a very wise take on the entire situation today. Wenger is, obviously, a French supporter and very close with Henry. In fairness to the Irish fans, the world football community, and for ...
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The Hand Of Henry: An Irish Perspective
I thought I should jump in on this issue while the water is still warm and explain an Irish view of Wednesday’s larceny. In Ireland we do not do football dramas in small measures, Roy Keane’s walkout at the 2002 World Cup practically sparked a civil war and now the ‘Hand ...
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Henry’s Story Continues to “Evolve” Thanks to Public Opinion
Since Thierry Henry’s handball on Wednesday, the former Arsenal striker’s reaction has gone from arrogance, to indifference to being contrite. From where I sit, this simply proves that Henry is a Public Relations driven phony. He’s cultivated an image for over a decade in conjunction with ...
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Liverpool Legend Jan Molby Coming To New York City
Jan Molby is a player that I have a lot of time for. The Danish footballer was a maestro in midfield. While he’s best remembered as being a pivotal player for Liverpool during his time there between 1984 and 1996, he has a special place in my heart for being a pioneer with the club ...
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EPL Talk Podcast: Henry Aftermath from a French Perspective
On this episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, host Kartik Krishnaiyer and French Football expert Dave Trotter discuss one of the most controversial football stories of the year — the Thierry Henry handball incident for France against Ireland which ended up knocking the Republic Of Ireland out of ...
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Review: FIFA 10 For Wii
EA Sports’ FIFA franchise strives for realism, to approximate the experience of being a footballer or managing a club. When you see the gaudy, arcade style interface of FIFA 10 for the Wii , you realize this will be a very different game. Creating for the Wii constrains developers. The ...
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How To Cheat At Football – A Primer
For many, cheating is an ugly blight on the beautiful game. Players who break the rules are regularly vilified and criticized. But cheating, when used effectively, can be a great way to help your team out. It is so much easier to score from the penalty spot than from open play with all ...
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Re-Playing Around
Okay okay, I guess I have to write something about this Thierry Henry hand ball or something. Here is the obligatory (and slightly sarcastic) background info already reported: The World Cup playoffs are seeded, seemingly hurting the minnows like Republic of Ireland. Then, Ireland are given ...
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EPL Talk Podcast: The Thierry Henry Aftermath
On this episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, host Kartik Krishnaiyer and co-host Laurence McKenna discuss one of the most controversial football stories of the year — the Thierry Henry handball incident for France against Ireland which ended up knocking the Republic Of Ireland out of the ...
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Premier League Preview, Nov. 21-22
After an International break that completed the 32-team field for the World Cup next summer in South Africa, the EPL surges back to action this weekend with an important fixture at Anfield. That game is on ESPN in glorious high definition. Here’s the entire TV schedule. Now, on to ...
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Nike’s CTR360 Trequartista AG Boots/Cleats Product Review
Nike’s CTR360 Trequartista AG Boots/Cleats Product Review
epltalk.com — Nike is a relative newcomer to the boot game. What Nike has lacked in substance they’ve usually made up in style . Their autumn ad campaign channels Irvine Welsh’s finest prose by asking us to choose; choose control, choose speed, ... (more) Nike’s CTR360 Trequartista AG Boots/Cleats Product Review
Russian Football Now Podcast #15: Russia Misses the World Cup
In partnership with Russian Football Now , EPL Talk presents the thirteenth episode of RNF’s podcast. Russia was many’s dark-horse in South Africa. One problem: getting there. Slovenia completed their upset of Russia with a 1-0 win in Maribor, going through on away goals after a 2-2 ...
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A Little Bit Of Rationality.
It has been all about Thierry Henry and his “Hand of God” this past 24 hours. Articles, comments, they are everywhere, lambasting the striker for his role in the controversial equaliser. I am a Gooner, and Henry scored the goal which mesmerized me into pledging my allegiance to ...
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Henry’s Punishment
In my piece yesterday, I discussed all of the reasons that Ireland’s potential qualification was better for World Football than France’s would be . I detailed my reasoning without any mention that a group of hard working custodians of the game should not be denied by a group of ...
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A Robbery in Paris
A Robbery in Paris
epltalk.com — Thierry Henry is my favorite player of all time. He has had so many magical moments on the pitch that it is hard for me to list them all. That is what makes this all the more painful. Yes, Ireland should have taken their chances. Yes, this ... (more) A Robbery in Paris
Questions Please For Robbie Earle
Later this week, it’ll be our distinct pleasure to interview Robbie Earle for an upcoming episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, the number one Premier League interview and analysis show. Earle is a familiar voice to English football supporters worldwide with his wonderful co-commentating ...
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An Irish Defeat Would be a Loss for International Football
An Irish Defeat Would be a Loss for International Football
epltalk.com — I’ll admit that hearing many a pundit say that a World Cup without France would lose some of its bite made my blood boil. I have nothing against French Football, and in fact cheered for them in each of their four knock out stage matches of ... (more) An Irish Defeat Would be a Loss for International Football
Revealed: What England Must Do To Win The World Cup
Revealed: What England Must Do To Win The World Cup
epltalk.com — England may have gone down to Brazil this past Saturday but they sure looked sharp in defeat. Call me old-fashioned, call me Wilford Brimley if you must, but England currently rock the finest football shirts on this here planet Earth. Flying in ... (more) Revealed: What England Must Do To Win The World Cup
David France Interview: EPL Talk Podcast
David France, a football philanthropist and previous owner of the world’s largest football memorabilia collection, is the guest on the latest episode of the EPL Talk Podcast. France has an incredible story to tell about the 20 years he spent traveling the world and assembling the ...
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Aquilani: Will He Live Up To The Hype?
As a child, I could never sleep on Christmas Eve. There was a greedy little materialist in me who sneaked into the living room in the dark to count, shake and feel up all the presents under the tree with my name on them and then stayed up all night trying to imagine what the morning would ...
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