by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Carlo Ancelotti newest Chelsea manager, already seeing transfer strain of EPL financial woes Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti left AC Milan to become the most recent manager at Stamford Bridge. This is Chelsea's fifth manager since hiring Jose Mourinho away from FC Porto in 2004. While Mourinho brought the club two Premier League titles and … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 22, 2009
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The EPL in May: My Favorite Time of Year
by Patrick 'Rey' ReynellThe question arises every sports season. When is the best time of year in the sports world? Football fans, January and February probably seems like heaven. The BCS bowls and National Championship followed by the pinnacle of the pigskin: The Super Bowl. Maybe you're a baseball fan. The best times of year are certainly book ends for you. Many try to … [Read more...] about The EPL in May: My Favorite Time of Year
The Boss explains the first half ’08-’09 Premier League Campaign
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell What do Bruce Springsteen and The English Premier League have in common? Admittedly not much. But the Boss does have a way with words, and in honor of his much anticipated halftime performance in Super Bowl XLIII, I figured he could help me better understand the first half of the Premier League season and perhaps even what to expect. "Waste your … [Read more...] about The Boss explains the first half ’08-’09 Premier League Campaign
2008-2009 EPL Preview Part II
Check out my Part I preview before advancing so you know the drill. Here is my take on the top half of the table this season in the English Premier League: 10. Manchester City MLB equivalent: New York Mets Poor Mets fans, forever destined to play second fiddle. Sure you’ve had some success, but you’ll never live up to your neighbors. Mets fans, you will find solidarity … [Read more...] about 2008-2009 EPL Preview Part II
2008-2009 EPL Preview Part I
The English Premier League will begin its 2008-2009 season this Saturday. Like me, I’m sure many of you reading are not privy on all the Premier League teams, so I’ve done a little something to help you choose which team to follow and maybe even cheer. I’ve taken America’s pastime and found the Major League teams that most resemble a Premier League team. Since we’re covering … [Read more...] about 2008-2009 EPL Preview Part I