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 most amazing and comprehensive collection of memorabilia items for any English football club.

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Well, that was fun. Ohio State won the Big Ten men's soccer tournament title with a last-minute, 1-0 win over Penn State in Sunday's final. The Buckeyes get an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, while Penn State, Indiana, Northwestern and potentially Michigan State can also stake claims to spots in the field of 48 (which will be announced at 5:30pm today on ESPNEWS).

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Jim Launder and Dean Duerst, the winningest coaches in University of Wisconsin soccer history,...
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Thunder president Manny Lagos spoke briefly to IMS this morning and confirmed the Thunders role with the TOA but also said they are focusing on internal issues at this time. Lagos said, "We are still trying to continue to grow and develop soccer with the Thunder in Minnesota."

Lagos also said that Dean Johnson, owner of the Thunder had been in contact with Lagos and the two had spoken this morning before the TOA press statement had been released.

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Thunder president Manny Lagos spoke briefly to IMS this morning and confirmed the Thunder's role with the TOA but also said they are focusing on internal issues at this time. Lagos said, "We are still trying to continue to grow and develop soccer with the Thunder in Minnesota."

Lagos also said that Dean Johnson, owner of the Thunder, had been in contact with Lagos and the two had spoken this morning before the TOA press statement had been released.

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Striker forced to hang up his boots.

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West Ham striker Dean Ashton expected to retire from football
Dean Ashton is this week expected to announce his retirement from football after losing a long battle to recover from a broken ankle suffered on England duty more than three years ago.

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Video highlights of Newcastle United's 3-1 triumph over Peterborough at St James's Park yesterday, including free bedsheet protester! Includes goals by Gutierrez, Carroll and Simpson, and a consolation from Peterborough's Dean Keates. For Bowburn Mag's full match review, click here. Share this on del. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton was just delighted with his team's professional win at St. James' Park this afternoon, in front of � a good Geordie crowd of � 43,067, the second biggest attendance of the day in England. Andy Carroll 4th goal this season Newcastle won fairly comfortably with goals from Gutierrez, Carroll and Simpson, before Dean Keates [. Click to continue reading...

The Minnesota Thunder have no general manager, no coach, 3 employees and a boat load of bills. Will they survive, and will Dean Johnson ask for help?

Four weeks ago, Inside Minnesota Soccer conducted a phone interview with Minnesota Thunder owner Dean Johnson while he was in Chicago trying to close a business deal.

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The Minnesota Thunder have no general manager, no coach, 3 employees and a boat load of bills. Will they survive, and will Dean Johnson ask for help?

Four weeks ago, Inside Minnesota Soccer conducted a phone interview with Minnesota Thunder owner Dean Johnson while he was in Chicago trying to close a business deal.

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This post, which is totally for subscribers only, examines the performance of the English refereeing team for the Europa Cup match in Croatia yesterday between Dinamo Zagreb and Ajax Amsterdam.
The referee was Mike Dean, neatly fitting this event in between two live BSkyB matches.
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Rumors are running rampant that Phil Brown has sensationally left his post as manager of Hull City. The Tigers have refused to comment on the speculation, but bookmakers such as William Hill have halted all betting speculating on Brown's future as the perma-tanned manager cannot be reached for comment.

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Was Sunday's match a fix?
How come the markets knew the outcome of the Liverpool versus Manchester United match before the event started?
Which of the Top Four were most favoured by match officials in 2008/2009?
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The always entertaining (and often times annoying) Robbie Savage regaled a nightclub full of people with stories from his career and answers to their questions in a special event called An Audience With...Robbie Savage. 300 people came to hear the riveting tales of the Derby County captain and former Premier Leaguer all in the name of charity the Lewis Mighty fund and Savage didn't disappoint.

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Dean Windass, the Dick Trickle of English soccer, has retired, leaving a hole in the hearts of immature men (like me) everywhere who cannot help but giggle at the mere mention of his name.
There is hope for us yet though, as he is set to obtain his coaching badges and has his eye on management. Click to continue reading...

Dean Windass has announced his retirement as a player. The former Bradford City and Hull City striker, 40, has decided to hang up his boots after an 18-year playing career in order to focus on completing his Uefa coaching badges. Click to continue reading...

If things go according to Dean Johnson's plans, the Minnesota Thunder may have a new look next year. Not necessarily on the field, but in regard to the teams overall image and business operations. Johnson is the owner of the Thunder along with WingField business partner Henk Habers. Johnson said in and interview conducted via phone last Saturday, that he plans to recapitilze the Thunder.

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If things go according to Dean Johnson's plans, the Minnesota Thunder may have a new look next year. Not necessarily on the field, but in regard to the teams overall image and business operations. Johnson is the owner of the Thunder along with WingField business partner Henk Habers. Johnson said in and interview conducted via phone last Saturday, that he plans to recapitilze the Thunder.

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Colorado Rapids - The Rapids 4 draws in 4 games has put them 5th in the West and 7th overall in MLS. They are officially out of running for the Supporters Shield, but can still finish anywhere from 2nd to 12th. Colorado is tied with Columbus for the second best offense and have the 6th best defense. Click to continue reading...

1.How do you feel about the departure of your manager John Barnes and Jason McAteer ?

I am glad John Barnes and McAteer have been sacked as i feel if we carried on any longer with those 2 in charge we would have been relegated and if we brought anyone in later on in the season it would have been to late to turn things around.

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Newcastle did everything but score against a Bristol City side who were saved by the heroics of keeper Dean Gerken.

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Newcastle United go into the international break three points clear at the top of the Coca Cola Championship. That lead however could, and should, have been extended to six points today.

Bristol City goalkeeper Dean Gerken had an absolute blinder and had one of his upright's to thank after Marlon Harewood shot against the post in the opening stages.

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We speak to the writer of vital Huddersfield Terrier24 ahead of this afternoon's fixture at the Galpharm Staduim.

What are your thoughts at such an early stage in the season ?

We have started brightly, but have perhaps started to run before we can walk and had a very bad day out at Millwall last weekend.

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Was in Gibraltar briefly this week.
And what a fucked up place that is, to paraphrase a friend.
As usual, Backlog equals Flashback.
On two occasions per month, we merely regurgitate some historical angle on something or other.
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Juventus will be looking spiffy this season thanks to Canadian twins Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared. It's the 3rd year this label has outfitted the Juve peeps, including wardrobe managers, technical staff and players. We love the look but feel the artist's impression below is rather unforgiving to a real footballer's thighs, no?

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Images copyright Juventus/DSquared

Juventus will be looking spiffy this season thanks to Canadian twins Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared. It's the 3rd year this label has outfitted the Juve peeps, including wardrobe managers, technical staff and players. We love the look but feel the artist's impression below is rather unforgiving to a real footballer's thighs, no?

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Goodplaya: Wenger chants smear everything United say they stand for rant.
As Mike Dean and his assistant will well know, for 13 years Arsene Wenger has had to endure thousands upon thousands of people sing at him "sit down you paedophile" every time he stands up at Old Trafford. Presumably even the majority of Spurs and Chelsea fans think it beyond the pale because despite the tune being around for years, the only place you ever heard it song with any great gusto is Old Trafford.

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It was one of the early images of the season.
Arsene Wenger, fit to burst with anger, stood, arms outstretched at top the Old Trafford dugout after being sent off by referee Mike Dean.
Dean's curious decision to send the Frenchman to the stands for kicking a plastic bottle a few yards in the 95th minute of the game capped a frustrating day for Arsenal and gave it rather a farcical, yet comical finish. Click to continue reading...

Below we print an open letter to Mike Dean, referee, from Walter Broeckx, referee. But just before that, here's a quick summary of Mr Dean's career... In 2005 he was suspended from being a ref because he was involved with a betting company.� His official crime was "breaching the terms of his contract". Click to continue reading...

Below we print an open letter to Mike Dean, referee, from Walter Broeckx, referee. But just before that, here's a quick summary of Mr Dean's career... In 2005 he was suspended from being a ref because he was involved with a betting company.� His official crime was "breaching the terms of his contract". Click to continue reading...

Done Deal

Stoke City have completed the signing of defender Danny Collins from Sunderland for a fee of £2.75million. (Sky Sports)

After five years good service at Sunderland Danny Collins has joined his former Black Cats teammate Dean Whitehead at the Britannia Stadium.

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It's here. 2 weeks without any Arsenal. Normally I'd say this is a good chance for our players to get healthy, but so many of our players (even players who are injured, like Cesc and Rosicky) are playing for their national teams that we'll probably be more banged up in 2 weeks than are at the moment.

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Arsene Wenger has added a new phrase to the English Language: "Old Traffordish". Roughly translated it refers to poor penalty decisions that go to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

"The penalty decision was 'Old Traffordish'. There were a lot of things that happened which were beyond belief.

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So into the Interlull we go. Practically two full weeks with no real football and the potential for our players to be injured, run over by a lawnmower, get lost in the woods and never be seen again, and countless other little issues to worry the manager between now and the time they return.

Having a quick look around the Spanish papers this morning it seems that Cesc will still be called up and they're hopeful he can play in both games.

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Laurence McKenna joins Kartik Krishnaiyer for our weekly review show. Topics discussed include:

- Violence inside and outside the ground for West Ham-Milwall
- Eduardo's shameful dive versus Celtic
- Wayne Rooney and diving
- Arsene Wenger wrongly and comically sent off by Mike Dean
- Spurs benefit from an old friend's mistake
- Chelsea continue to roll
- Milan derby is no contest
- Manchester City unblemished
- Aston Villa, Everton and Fulham in Europe
- Stoke, a permanent premier league fixture?

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