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It seems one of the things that may have prompted MLS to consider major changes to the schedule
might have been the words of ex-LA Galaxy boss, Ruud Gullit. In this interview with Britain's Daily
Mail he give MLS some constructive criticism that many readers here likely agree with.
Here is an excerpt:
Courtesy of our friends at Tribal Football:
Former LA Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit says there's a lot that needs to change in MLS.
SETANTA SPORTS CANADA LIVE EVENTS Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 14 (All times subject to
change) All times Eastern SOCCER BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Liverpool vs. Manchester United Saturday
September 13 @ 7:30 AM Blackburn Rovers vs. Arsenal Saturday September 13 @ 9:40 AM Manchester City
vs.
Carl Valeri to start.
Remember the Socceroos at the World Cup in Germany 2006. How could you forget one of Australia's
greatest sporting moments?
How many Canberrans played against Carl in his junior days. Maybe beat him in a sprint or a tackle,
maybe even nutmegged him.
Well Canberra's Carl Valeri, the former Tuggeranong United junior, is crucial to Australia's hopes
to get to South Africa 2010.
SETANTA SPORTS CANADA LIVE EVENTS Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 21 (All times subject
to change) All times Eastern BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE Liverpool vs. Manchester United Saturday
September 13 @ 7:30 AM Blackburn Rovers vs. Arsenal Saturday September 13 @ 9:40 AM Manchester City
vs. Chelsea Saturday September 13 @ 12:15 PM Stoke City vs.
Shoving his award right up the arse of those who questioned whether he could adapt to the Premier
League, Chelsea midfielder Deco was named the Barclays Player of the Month for August. After
a pair of stunning strikes in his first three games a Prem player, it's no surprise is it?
Before I begin writing my predictions for this weekend, I would invite everyone into the EPL Talk
Chat this weekend. Staring from 7:30 am Eastern/12:30 pm UK on Saturday and from 8:20 am
Easter/1:20 pm UK on Sunday, join myself and many others as we discuss all the action from the
Barclays Premier League.
Rafael Benitez is hopeful a tactical switch off the field of play will help Liverpool generate an
atmosphere to send shivers down the spines of any side visiting Anfield this season.
The Reds boss believes the introduction of the Barclays Premier League anthem has curbed the impact
of the club's anthem 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and feels that asking fans to sing the famous song
just prior to kick-off will help give his side a psychological edge.
Former Tottenham manager Glenn Hoddle believes current boss Juande Ramos has "a mammoth
task" on his hands to turn around the club's faltering start to the Barclays Premier League
season. Ramos has picked up just a solitary point from his opening four league games this season to
leave Spurs floundering at the foot of the table [.
The Fulham midfield player is widely regarded as the Barclays Premier League's court jester, a
likeable individual whose infectious sense of fun is best demonstrated by the occasion when he
treated the Real Madrid squad to an impromptu performance of Old MacDonald Had a Farm during
a chance encounter in the bar of an Austrian hotel during a pre-season tour.
Before I begin writing my predictions for this weekend, I would invite everyone into the EPL
Talk Chat this weekend. Staring from 7:30 am Eastern/12:30 pm UK on Saturday and from 8:20 am
Easter/1:20 pm UK on Sunday, join myself and many others as we discuss all the action from the
Barclays Premier League.
Rafael Benítez interrupted his preparation for today's match against Stoke City — in
which victory would send his Liverpool side to the top of the Barclays Premier League — to
spend four hours with a delegation of fans from the Spirit of Shankly (SOS) supporters' union on
Thursday. The Liverpool manager covered a wide range of subjects during the discussions but
reassured the fans that his future lies at Anfield.
Dirk Kuyt is convinced Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane will soon start scoring for Liverpool
despite drawing a blank against relegation favourites Stoke.
Tony Pulis' well-organised, defiant Potters forced an unlikely goalless draw and celebrated as if
they had won the Barclays Premier League title.
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As QPR and Derby County wait for a ruling by the Football League, and QPR fan groups announce
their intention to protest
The Times/Martin Samuel - "...Paying a Queens' ransom
Obviously, not everyone does badly in a recession, but Queens Park Rangers are attempting to buck
the trend spectacularly by minting the first £50 ticket for football outside the Barclays
Premier League.
Tottenham remain bottom of the Barclays Premier League table after only picking up a point at home
to Wigan Athletic today. At the start of the season, many fans and pundits felt they could break
into that elusive top four, but that looks a distant memory now.
They are still without a win this season and it is now their worst start to a top flight season in
34 years.
A consortium of wealthy Nigerians are planning to take over Newcastle United, according to a report
in Africa. Current owner Mike Ashley is trying to find a buyer for the ailing Barclays Premier
League club, after proving unsuccessful with his initial efforts to secure a sale. Ashley has
announced he wants to sell his interest in [.
Liverpool have managed their best start to a league campaign for 11 years - and Fernando Torres has
only just got his act together.
Captain Steven Gerrard believes the Spaniard is back to his "deadly" best after Liverpool
"made a statement of intent" in the title race with their Merseyside derby victory.
Before I begin writing my predictions for this weekend, I would invite everyone into the EPL Talk
Chat this weekend. Staring from 7:30 am Eastern/12:30 pm UK on Saturday and from 8:20 am
Easter/1:20 pm UK on Sunday, join myself and many others as we discuss all the action from the
Barclays Premier League.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez paid tribute to much-criticised Premier League new-boys Stoke but
warned: "We have the best midfield player in the world."
Benitez's unbeaten Reds face Tony Pulis' promoted Potters at Anfield intent on strengthening their
position in the Barclays Premier League table, ahead of the clash between rivals Chelsea and
Manchester United 24 hours later.
What's going on with your team A?
The richest team ever is killing its fans with ever-increasing ticket prices and, well, the fans
just aren't gonna take it anymore.
The first Championship team to charge 50 pounds a seat.
The £50 ticket is still less than London's Barclays Premier League clubs, with
Arsenal (£96), Chelsea (£65), Tottenham (£75), West Ham (£63) and Fulham
(£70) charging more for top-priced tickets to category A games.
Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool must reproduce their derby display on a weekly basis if they are
to be crowned Barclays Premier League champions.
The inspirational midfielder admits his side have failed to hit top gear in the opening weeks of
the 2008-09 campaign but feels the second-half performance in the 2-0 victory at Goodison Park has
seen them edge closer to their best form.
