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Re: Do stats tell the story?

RIP — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:32:43 -0000

I don't know how good stats are but being it an Arsenal fan it isn't a surprise that Adebayor has the most offsides called. It drives me crazy he hasn't learned to time his runs better.

Re: Wigan Should Consider a Synthetic Turf Field

RIP — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:28:11 -0000

I am a little biased as an Arsenal supporter, but it can't be fun to play on as a Wigan player either. They have adapted well, but it has to be a bit demoralizing to step out on that pitch as the home team.

Re: Spurs 4-4 Chelsea: Why Setanta Needs Cable TV

RIP — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:22:44 -0000

It would be interesting to find out why Setanta isn't carried on cable. Cable providers carry 100 different versions of HBO yet they can't carry one extra sports channel that people would pay a large premium to have. I am hoping Setanta will make a deal now that ITVN has fallen apart.

Re: The Rise and Fall of ITVN

RIP — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:02:55 -0000

That is the real question...when will Setanta be available on cable? I don't understand how it hurts cable to add a premier pay channel to their 100s of HBOs, showtimes and cinemaxes..

Re: Interview with Setanta Sports: EPL Talk Podcast

RIP — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:08:50 -0000

Looking forward to hearing this one. I really appreciates EPLTalk's US perspective on TV coverage.

Re: Rob Styles Demoted to League Two for a Weekend

RIP — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:53:34 -0000

Referees are in an impossible position. If anyone should recognize that it is their boss. How does ref'ing a League Two match give him the ability to make the right choice next time. It would only make me less confidence in making the decision. Also, if he isn't a good ref then let him go, if not they should support him 100%.

Re: Max Bretos is my hero …

RIP — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:35:01 -0000

I agree with your sentiment. The major attraction of that show is the candid nature of the hosts. MLS needs to more criticism not less.

PS - I think you have a few more Nick's to replace with Steven.

Re: McBride leaves Fulham to return to the MLS

RIP — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:39:16 -0000

Too bad....I was hoping he would spend one more year at Fulham since they stayed up. Still a great representative for the US in the EPL.

Re: Is Today The Day The Premiership Changed Forever?

RIP — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:17:31 -0000

This is amazing. Players values will continue to skyrocket. This should send Arsene Wenger thru the roof.

Re: Fox Soccer Channel Pays $7.5 Million For Nielsen Ratings | EPL Talk

RIP — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:44:11 -0000

hopefully the quality of ads improves. one can only watch kick medic so many times.

Re: What Do Liverpool Cops Do All Day?

RIP — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:53:14 -0000

Seems well times when they perps know that they are going to be away for matches. This time it was internationals, but I remember Reina was robbed right before the Champion's League final. I think Crouch was robbed too but I don't remember when.

Re: ESPN To Acquire Premier League TV Rights? Roundtable Discussion

RIP — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:59:13 -0000

Seems like the best answer is for ESPN to buy Setanta. They will then get an immediate EPL presence in the UK and US. Seems like a no brainer. Setanta US also has the early games on Sunday and Saturday which could work well with their fall US football schedule, College Football Saturday and NFL preview shows on Sunday.

Re: Tell Us What’s Missing In Your Soccer Experience

RIP — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:56:16 -0000

I think we need something like "NFL Season Ticket" or "MLB Extra Innings". It seems silly that someone can't see their favorite team. An internet package with every game would be nice as well.

Re: Replay Does not Belong in Football

RIP — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:13:45 -0000

Tennis does this right. A computer and cameras determine if the ball was in or out. It only takes a few seconds...all that is more done for drama then the limitations of the technology. I don't know if you could review anything else, but determining if the ball crossed the line is important.

Re: Reviewing the Rookie Managers of the English Premier League

RIP — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:03:22 -0000

Exactly, Zola's first order of business should be to get rid of those number patches on the front of West Ham's kit.

Re: The Curse Of ITVN Strikes Setanta Sports Again

RIP — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:18:58 -0000

I thought the same thing when I read it. After my experience with ITVN I am very reluctant to try again. I am just going to wait until I can get Verizon Fios in my neighborhood.