The British media is a wonderful thing, responsible for bigging up any footballer that shows even
an ounce of ability at whatever level over even the shortest amount of time. If said players are
English, extra-strength arse-sore cream is complimentary at all pharmacies, followed by a voucher
for free anti-depressants when the tabloid rimming descends [.
The shock on their faces was there for everyone to see. From Conor Sammon's look of pure
surprise after netting the equalizer against West Ham on the season's final day, to Roberto
Martinez's delirious celebrations after Charles N'Zogbia's stoppage time winner, and the subsequent
final whistle, Wigan somehow seemed to have cheated death during the dramatic climax of last year's
edition of the Barclays Premier League.
Controversial striker El-Hadji Diouf has dropped down to the Championship to join Doncaster Rovers
on a three-month deal. The move is still to be rubber-stamped but the Senegalese player has decided
to sign for Dean Saunders' Yorkshire outfit after being released by Blackburn in the summer. The
two-time African Footballer of the Year is well known in these parts after spells with Liverpool,
Bolton, Sunderland and Rangers and he has, of course, been in his fair share of trouble.
The unbreakable spirit and all-too-breakable body of Chris Kirkland
Sometimes, Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Chris Kirkland takes his four-year-old daughter, Lucy, to
school in the morning. A few weeks ago, when they were walking across the road to the school gates,
a couple of boys came running up to them.
When Transfers Go Wrong: 11 Players The Premier League Will Never Forget - originally posted on
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Manchester United and Liverpool have both be criticised for over paying for players,
however, what about those clubs that got it totally wrong? Here are 11 of the worst signings from
recent Premier League history.
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Editor's Note: Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr Clint Dempsey. Your scorpion kick
attempt on Wednesday night brought us back to a piece we did nearly two years ago. Much less than
seven degrees of separation brought us to the infamous "scorpion kicker" Rene Higuita.
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Man of the moment!
Arsenal welcome Wigan Atheltic to the Emirates as the Gunners return to Premier League action in
a match that they should be winning.
Denilson and Marouane Chamakh have overcome the minor injuries they picked up against Leeds in
midweek., but are likely to find themselves on the bench.
Followers of the EPL were stunned last night as a series of explosive events rocked the league
during the midweek fixtures. These explosive events, occurring in cities across England between
8pm and 9.45pm (local time) have blasted huge holes in the title expectations of many top sides and
left players and officials shocked and bewildered.
If you could name an all-star starting eleven comprised of footballers who are habitually
injured and who are currently in the Premier League, who would you pick?
With the assistance of EPL Talk's posse on Twitter, I've assembled my starting eleven. They
feature Chris Kirkland who again got injured for Wigan on Wednesday night, Kieran Gibbs who has had
a history of injury problems at Arsenal, the centre half duo of Jonathan Woodgate and Ledley King
(you can always rely on those two to be injured), and the last defender, a certain Gary
Neville.
