Many of the regular readers of EPL Talk will know that I'm a massive fan of retro football computer games, so I was pleased to come across a video showing what the original Football Manager game, made in 1982, looked like when played on a Sinclair Spectrum computer.

The video painstakingly goes through step-by-step of how to play Football Manager, which was the classic computer game that started the football management game craze.

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On paper the game tomorrow against 2nd bottom Peterborough should be an easy game. But football games are not played on paper, and we've already learned that in the Championship that any side can raise their game on the day, especially when they play Newcastle. And the opposing team's� play bears no resemblance to their league position [. Click to continue reading...

Sergio Aguero inherited the mantle of star striker at Atletico Madrid from Fernando Torres and on Tuesday night he showed exactly why, scoring two excellent goals in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the Champions League.

Aguero has been the subject of intense transfer speculation in the last 18 months, and there were claims by Atletico Madrid this summer that they rejected a £42m bid for the Argentina international.

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Yes, this is a football blog. And no, this post isn't very football-related, but it's something that we all have in common. We've all, at one time or another, used a computer to surf the Internet and visit EPL Talk. So I thought it'd be interesting to hear from you, the readers, what your first computer was so we can get a better idea of how far we've all come.

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It's ninety minutes deep into an intense Manchester Derby rivalry and both sides are square.� The referee signals for� the projected extra time and the two clubs battle on.� Michael Owen, a Manchester United 90th minute sub, puts� home the game-winner well over the initial extra time given by� the officials.

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‘If in doubt, get it out!' It's a cry heard from many a parent and even coaches every weekend around the country at junior football games.

It's a cry that can sum up in a nutshell the attitude English football has carried for many years. And looking at some of England's attempts to win major championships since 1966, it's a slogan that the national team should have had stitched to their shirts at times.

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A reminder to those of you looking to buy football related books, DVDs, and games... visit our shop, hosted by Amazon. Click here to do so: http://astore.amazon.co.uk/football0a9-21

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The FIFA series has been around for years now and the latest release "FIFA 10″ is getting a lot of attention after last season's highly acclaimed FIFA 09. Last season's version was reviewed very highly and EA Sports is set to improve with FIFA 10. I was able to ask FIFA 10 producer David Rutter some questions about the game.

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In what has become a weekly highlight on the blog, Ronald Gordo puts a mythological spin on the importance of the Gre-Nal with the Rio Grande do Sul clássico just days away-
I usually say I do not like football. I like Internacional... and that is why I love the Gre-Nal, because Gre-Nal is not a football game. Click to continue reading...

Last night, a great night from brand new KuPS signing Dickson Nwakaeme helped KuPS to a 3-0 win over RoPS, while TamU did exactly what was needed and overcame JJK with the scoreline 1-0. A more detailed round-up is on the way once the round is completed, but for now we are taking a look at today's games

FC Inter (7th) FC Lahti (9th), Sunday 6:30 PM

As the league table indicates, both sides are underperforming.

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I'm starting a trend with my articles now... they all seem to start with "Last year I wrote article XYZ", well this one is no different!

So last year I wrote an article about the state of the ticket system for Arsenal Fans. And I hate to announce over the last year things have got worse, I lost my wallet with my precious membership cards in.

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TPS won MYPA 3-1 and Lahti took a 2-1 win over Tampere United. The latter meant that my prediction accuracy fell from 100% to 50% compared to Wednesday's round of games, and I'm too disillusioned to round the games up in any more depth now. I will round them up later, however, once the whole round is over.

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A BIG thanks to the TRBA regulars who have touched base over the past couple of weeks to enquire about why I haven't been writing about all the big football games and news doing the rounds over the past month and half, where we've been witness to such wonderful things as Barcelona's UCL success, the Socceroos WC qualification and the launch of our compelling World Cup bid. Click to continue reading...

As the summer months have arrived, we're going to take a brief look back at some of the football games that have graced your computer screen over the last few years or so, starting with "Football Manager", the grandfather of them all and a game which still exists, albeit in an unrecognisable form to the original.

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ESPN Radio revamps lineup (again) to showcase Tirico (From the Jacksonville Times-Union)

"On the TV side, added to Tirico's plate (which includes MNF, NBA, Masters and the NFL Draft) will be 'a prominent role' in the network's coverage of U.S. Open tennis, World Cup soccer and BCS football games.

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Lift the virtual FA Cup This sounds pretty cool. Apparently, FA Cup sponsor E.ON has created a website that will allow you to virtually lift the FA Cup. Footage of you sitting at your computer will be super-imposed onto Wembley Stadium and you will be able to lift the trophy, OTP is informed, using something called [. Click to continue reading...

Please try to try an answer all of these questions. If you know a answer to 1 of the question please post! Have you ever wonder how soccer / football games get into our life? When and where is the origin of this game from? Why is it so many peoples in the world crazy about [...] Click to continue reading...

In an effort to contain the swine flu outbreak, all nine Mexican first-division football games this weekend will be played behind closed doors. These matches will be played without fans, much like FC Dallas games.

Ah, that was too easy.

FOREVER ORANGE

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Man Yoo star suffers virtual death RIP, virtual Cristiano Ronaldo. You died doing what you loved best: playing football. Well, you died doing what you told your mum you loved best. Uncovered by the naughty chaps at Dirty Tackle Share on Facebook Click to continue reading...

"I think it's not a pitch," said Wenger. "When you build a stadium with that kind of money and you still have no pitch, it's laughable. The quality of the pitch is a disgrace."

It's fairly normal for the losing team to find an excuse. When it's Arsene Wenger, you take it for granted he will find something to blame the result on.

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Questions raised after National Championships by one onlooker.
The National Under 13 Boys competition finished yesterday. Girls and Boys results below. Also below is a post from one "Anonymous" poster.
I have no view on the Capital Football Academy of any real expertise or depth so I won't comment. Click to continue reading...

The remembrance of the tragic events at Hillsborough has shown just how much the reputation of football fans have been rehabilitated in the last 20 years.
The messages and lessons have been painful but have also been slowly accepted by most people.
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There is little doubt that forwards get the applause on the football field, but a new article has raised questions about who deserves the credit for football victories.
Jonathan Wilson recently composed an article published in the Guardian on why the full-back position is the most crucial on the football pitch. Click to continue reading...

We all like a good football game - Champman, Football Manager, Fifa, Pro Evo... but there are also a wealth of free online alternatives. We've found an aggregator of all those - http://myfootballgames.co.uk - a list of all the best. Obviously we'll go through and play all of these, and review them for your delectation - but in the meantime have a browse, and let us know your favourites. Click to continue reading...

In this section we we find the best football related games from across the web, and bring them to your attention. News that 250,000 people have now signed up for mmorpg (Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game, in case you wondering) Football Superstars compelled us to have a look - if not play it. Click to continue reading...

Since ISS on the SNES, I have been a Pro Evo fanboy. But after the release of Pro Evo 2008, everything has gone wrong. It was with a heavy heart that I procured FIFA 2009 - but what a revelation... My only loyalty to Konami now lies in the control system. Read on to find out why... and to buy. Click to continue reading...

We celebrate the launch of Football Manager 2009 by looking at some of the series' more light-hearted moments 1. Touchy feely managers 2. Giving a new meaning to long throw 3. Presumably there was a frustrating number of injuries in this match 4. The world's least imaginative parents 5. Who says there is no loyalty in the modern game? Click to continue reading...

The most addictive game on the planet is back! A sneak preview at what you can look forward to. Click to continue reading...

Looking good. Click here to pre-order your copy. Click to continue reading...

Euro 2008 is, of course, the European Championship but that doesn't mean anyone outside of Europe is excluded from the party. After my esteemed colleague Jefferson Chase reported on the US Embassy in Berlin's safety warning to American citizens to stay vigilant around Germany's fan zones (the article was also picked up by the Drudge Report), a host of Stateside comments flooded in. Click to continue reading...