English Premier League Podcast: Eplpod

Nuno Espírito Santo’s future as Tottenham manager is in serious doubt after the chairman, Daniel Levy, and the managing director held crisis talks after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester United. The Legend and SGP discuss whether or not the Spurs manager will get the sack.

Danny Mills made his feelings clear about Manchester United on Sky Sports' Football Show with an X-rated comment that was mistakenly broadcast live. Yet, everyone in the studio had a good chuckle. Why is it that football broadcasters are always so serious? After all, we're just talking about a fun game here, are we not?  GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE            

The Canaries suffered a 7-0 drubbing at the hands of league leader Chelsea on Saturday in what was one of the most one-sided matches you are ever likely to see in the English top flight. How embarrassing for fans of Norwich City F.C! Let's not talk about anything other than that, okay?    EPLpod internship: eplpodboyz@gmail.com

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winning goal to complete a stunning Manchester United comeback against Atalanta in the Champions League. Much of Ronaldo's career has been defined by big goals in big moments and the Portuguese forward now has another to add to the list. To think that Ronaldo isn't anything other than sensational and useful at this moment in time is tantamount to not understanding football. GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE! 

Newcastle fans were photographed wearing Saudi headdresses and Sheikh outfits. The Magpies were purchased by a murder-thirsty dictator for around £300 million just over a week ago. The Geordie Nation is eager to enjoy their blood money, but until the transfer window opens, they will just have to support a club which has yet to win a single game all season.  VOTE FOR THE POD BOYZ! 

The Legend talks to Lina Althaloul, sister of Loujain Hathloul. Loujain is a Saudi women's rights activist, a social media figure, and a former political prisoner who is still not free and cannot talk to the media. The Legend and Lina talk about Mohammed Bin Salman and the Newcastle United takeover. #FreeLoujain VOTE for the pod boyz! 

Domestic abuse increases following football games – and this increase is driven by alcohol-related abuse, a new study from the London School of Economics and Political Science finds. The research from the LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) reveals that the increase in domestic abuse occurs when football games are scheduled at midday or in the afternoon. There is no increase in domestic abuse when games kick-off after 7pm. The Legend talks to Dr. Ria Ivandic about the study's findings.  Read the full paper here VOTE FOR THE POD BOYZ!  Listen to The Legend talk to Dr. Ellen R. Wald about MBS and the Newcastle takeover. 

The Legend chats with Financial Times journalist and author, Simon Kuper. In his latest book, The Barcelona Complex, Kuper tells the story of how FC Barcelona became the most successful club in the world—and how that era is now ending. Vote for EPLpod in the FSA Awards!  

Mo Salah has either scored (8) or assisted (3) in eight of his nine games in all competitions this season, having a direct hand in more goals so far in 2021-22 than any other Premier League player. Does this make Salah the best player going at the moment? 

Cristiano Ronaldo of God's team, Manchester United, added to his record collection by becoming the player with the most appearances in the competition's history. And in his 178th game in Europe's top-tier competition, Ronaldo scored his 136th goal to secure a 2-1 win for Manchester United. This begs the question: has God taken shape in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo?  LINK TO FULL EPISODE              

With Arsenal out of Europe and Spurs in Europa Conference (whatever that is), is a derby between these two mid-table clubs even relevant anymore? The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss. 

Marcos Alonso will not be taking a knee to promote racial equality. Instead, the Spain left-back says he will instead point to the Premier League 'No Room for Racism' badge on his sleeve; players have been taking a knee since the summer of 2020 to show support for the movement for racial equality; Thomas Tuchel: "This is his decision, we accept it." Is he an asshole for not taking the knee?  FULL EPISODE HERE

What ho, chappies! We're just letting you know that tonight's regularly scheduled episode will come out tomorrow. That's all. Sorry for the fuss.

When West Ham won a penalty deep into stoppage time, and thus presented with an unexpected chance to equalize against Manchester United, David Moyes made a crazy call. Having left Mark Noble on the bench throughout the entire match, the Moyes decided now was the moment to deploy his stone-cold, unstretched, super old captain. Boy, oh boy, did his decision blow up in his stupid face or what! The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss. 

Liverpool had to come from behind to win a Champions League thriller against AC Milan at Anfield. The Legend and SGP discuss as well as all of the other Champions League games involving English clubs as well as the passing of Canadian comedian, Norm MacDonald.  DOWNLOAD FULL EPISODE HERE

Arsenal lifted the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta as they secured their first points of the Premier League season with victory over Norwich City at Emirates Stadium. The Legend and Special Guest Paul version 2.0 discuss! 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his triumphant return to Manchester United after 12 years in a 4-1 victory over Newcastle in the English Premier League. The Legend gives his hot take on the return of a veritable cheat code. 

Following a proposal by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation in May, FIFA is now carrying out a feasibility study into the practicalities of altering the World Cup cycle from four years to two. The study is being led by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (now FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development) who was run out of Arsenal by their fans. Is he going to ruin the World Cup next? 

Fans spent £32.5m in the first 12 hours on Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 Manchester United shirt which Edinson Cavani was nice enough to give him. 

Fantasy Football managers will have to set aside a massive £12.5million to sign Cristiano Ronaldo up for their virtual teams after he officially returned to Manchester United. But is he worth the price? The Legend and a very special guest discuss...