English Premier League Podcast: Eplpod

England struck twice late on to end a 55-year wait for a knockout tie victory over Germany amid scenes of huge tension and elation to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals at Wembley. The Legend and Sir Ben Teague discuss! 

Holland defender Matthijs de Ligt faced up to the media after grabbing the ball with his hand, earning him a red card, and said "we basically lost the match because of what I did." The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss the stupidity of it all as Special Guest Paul is the first person eliminated from the EPLpod Euro Tournament as he choose the Dutch. What an idiot!  

We all heard Aleksander Čeferin speak at length when The Super League was shut down. But where is he now as his organization refuses to take a stand against bigots? He's not saying a single word as UEFA's reputation slides even further in the mud as they preform a massive about-face in the fight for basic human rights for all.   FOR THE FULL EPISODE             

UEFA has ruined the Euros! Never mind the 5 subs, water breaks, endless travel for some teams but not others, the format itself is unsporting and unfair. The Legend and Special Paul discuss how stupid the Euros have become! 

Coca-Cola‘s market value abruptly plunged by about $4 billion on Monday, in a dive that coincided with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo snubbing the Euro 2020 sponsor during a press conference at the tournament. The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss.  FULL EPISODE HERE

Gareth Southgate paid tribute to Raheem Sterling after the winger’s first goal at a major tournament gave England a 1-0 win against Croatia in their opening game at Euro 2020. Can they go all the way? The English media tend to think so... The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss. 

Phil Foden has a terrible new haircut which everyone wants to talk about on social media. He also went in for the dye job too which makes him look like an ugly eminem. The Legend and Special Guest Paul regrettably discuss!  Euro Tournament Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod PayPal instructions Select ‘Pay or send money’ Select ‘Send money to friends of fam

France are the favourites to win this summer’s tournament but they will not have it easy, having been drawn in a group with Hungary, Germany and reigning European champions Portugal.    Euro Tournament Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod PayPal instructions Select ‘Pay or send money’ Select ‘Send money to friends of family’ Insert email address: macdona

With the presentations of Sergio Agüero and Eric García, FC Barcelona continues adding players on free transfers. In addition, Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay are strongly rumored - both on frees. The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss the mad antics of a club that is flat broke.  LINK TO FULL EPISODE Euro Tournament Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/epl

Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time Saturday, beating Manchester City 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz's first-half goal as Pep Guardiola's overthinking proved costly again in the all-English final. The Legend, Special Guest Paul, and the Ghost of Karaan discuss.   Euro Tournament Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod PayPal instructions Select ‘Pay

David de Gea’s commitment is questioned by Special Guest Paul as the Manchester United goalkeeper concedes 11 straight penalties before missing his own in a dramatic Europa League final defeat to Villarreal. FULL EPISODE HERE Euro Tournament Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod PayPal instructions Select ‘Pay or send money’ Select ‘Send money to friends of f

WHAT A SHOCKER OF A SEASON! Harry Kane wins the Golden Boot! WHAT!? Ederson wins the Golden Glove! Come on!? And the four richest teams all finish in the top four! NO WAY! WHO WOULD HAVE EVER THOUGH THAT WAS POSSIBLE? Mike and Paul discuss!  Euro Tournament Rules  The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod PayPal instructions Select ‘Pay or send money’ Select ‘Send mone

Sam Allardyce will step down as West Brom's head coach at the end of the season. The 66-year-old revealed he was made a "generous offer" to remain at the club as they drop down to the Sky Bet Championship next season, but the former England manager says he cannot commit to the project at this stage of his career. Is he abandoning his own sinking ship? The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss.  Euro Tournament Rules  The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener

Youri Tielemans produced one of the great FA Cup final goals to give Leicester City the trophy for the first time in their history with victory over Chelsea at Wembley. Next up for Chelsea in the Premier League is... Leicester City! It's going to be a huge game for Chelsea's top four hopes. Can they handle the pressure? The Legend and Special Paul Guest chat about it.  Euro Tournament Rules  The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to k

The mistake from Jorginho that gifted Arsenal victory could very well be ominous. With a top four battle on their hands, a FA Cup final, and a Champions League final to be played, let's remember that Chelsea hasn't won anything just yet. Their season could very well end up in flames.   LINK TO FULL EPISODE Euro Tournament Rules  The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod

Sergio Aguero made a mess of a Panenka penalty as Chelsea ensured Manchester City must wait a little longer to wrap up the Premier League title by fighting back to earn a dramatic win at Etihad Stadium. After City having lost in the FA Cup to Chelsea and now this loss, perhaps Chelsea have City's number? EPLpod’s Euro Cup deadline is June 10th at noon EST. FPL Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. L

A number of Real Madrid fans criticized Eden Hazard after he was seen laughing with Chelsea’s players following his team’s Champions League semi-final defeat at Stamford Bridge. Special Guest Paul and The Legend discuss!  LINK TO THE FULL POD!  EPLpod’s Euro Cup deadline is June 10th at noon EST. FPL Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com). Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod PayPal instructions S

Manchester United’s game with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday was postponed after a planned peaceful protest outside the stadium by fans angry with the club’s owners. Will this spark other similar protests throughout the country? Mike and Special Guest Paul discuss.  EPLpod's Euro Cup deadline is June 10th at noon EST.  FPL Rules The league will be closed off on June 10th at noon EST (so act quickly if you want to sign up. The entrance fee has two components: A minimum $4/monthly patronage throughout the season on Patreon (patreon.com/eplpod) and a $20 USD buy-in sent via PayPal (to macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com).   Patreon Support independent media! Many of you are currently or have been Patrons in the past. Thank you! Patreon makes this a painless process. We really appreciate the support. Paying a minimum of $4 per month works out to 50 cents per episode (even less with bonus material). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now. Link to our Patreon: patreon.com

From an ownership perspective, the remaining four clubs in the Champions League are repugnant. Three out of the four are from the dirty dozen, with three of the clubs being owned by oppressive dictators. But which club is the the most morally insidious and which club is the least morally reprehensible? Mike and Paul discuss! LINK TO FULL EPISODE

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the 12 clubs that agreed to join a new European Super League have "binding contracts" and "cannot leave". The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss what the third iteration of the European Super League will look like.