Euro Cup 2012 Stories
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Delaney: There is a worry Euro 2012 has made Ireland...
The sports writer previews Giovanni Trapattonis mens World Cup qualifiers.
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Glanville: Spain were lucky against Portugal and dull...
Legendary journalist Brian Glanville has admitted he wasnt overly impressed by Spains form during Euro 2012 claiming they were lucky against Portugal and dull against Croatia.
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Gotta: Italy should be thankful they reached Euro 2012...
talKSPORTs Italian correspondent, Roberto Gotta, claims Azzurri shouldnt be disappointed by showpiece event loss.
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Total Soccer Show 148E - Euro 2012 Final Review (Plus...
We review Spain's 4-0 win over Italy in the Euro 2012 final, look back on the tournament by picking the best player in each position and try to assess Andres Iniesta's trophy cabinet plans and this Spain team's place in histoy. We also play some European Championship winners-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Euro 2012: Paolo Bandini previews Spain v Italy
The Italian footbal expert previews the final of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. He discusses the strengths of the Italy squad and how they may approach the match against the Spaniards.
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Law: England should build a team around Wilshere
The chief football writer from the Sunday Mirror looks at how the Three Lions can move on from Euro 2012. He discusses a possible move to a 4-3-3 formation and what players Roy Hodgson might draft into his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Moldova.
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Thijssen on Holland's manager search and Spain's...
The ex-Dutch international looks at what the future holds for his nation and casts his eyes over Euro 2012 as a whole.
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Agnew: Italy deserve to win Euro 2012
Italian football correspondent Paddy Agnew backs Cesare Prandellis men to win Euro 2012 after they stunned Germany in the semi-final and says it will be a well deserved triumph, as they have played the best football in Poland and Ukraine.
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Koch: Low is still the right man for Germany
Gunter Koch attempts to explain Germanys shock Euro 2012 defeat to Italy but admits manager Joachim Low is still the right man for the job.
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Jenson: I've got a suspicion Torres will start Euro 2012...
The Independents Spanish football correspondent Pete Jenson brings Saggers Quinny the latest from the Spain camp ahead of the Euro 2012 final against Italy and tips Fernando Torres to be brought back into the starting line-up after missing the semi-final victory over Portugal.
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Esposto on Italy's 2-1 semi-final win over Germany
talkSPORTs Italian football expert, Laura Esposto, gives us her views as the Azzurri book a Euro 2012 final place.
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Knaack: This is the strongest Germany team for 30 years
German football correspondent Olly Knaack tells Hawksbee and Jacobs that Joachim Low has the best Germany team in 30 years at his disposal and this is why the national boss claimed he is 100% certain of beating Italy in the Euro 2012 semi-final.
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Gordon Strachan on Leeds, Man United and Euro 2012
Former midfielder and manager, Gordon Strachan, looks back on the tournament in Poland and Ukraine and his career in the game.
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Fjortoft: Hummels replacing Mertesacker is the best...
German football pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft isnt a big fan of Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker and claims the best thing that has happened to Germany at Euro 2012 is Mats Hummels replacing him in central defence.
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Trevor Francis on his recent health scare and Euro 2012
Birmingham legend, Trevor Francis, looks back on some scintillating football in Poland and Ukraine.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Semi-Spain (EPL Talk Podcast)
Spain go through! Nothing more exciting than a semi-final shoot out. Especially after 90 minutes of thick, thick football. Who was the man of the match? Who deserved to go through? Penalties might be a cruel way to go out, Ronaldo can tell you that from a position of experience. Was that the last chance for him? What did we learn from the match going into the final? Could the game have been different? Were the match-ups right? There is a Germany Italy Semi-Final to come, Kris and Morgan...
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Sid Lowe previews Spain v Portugal
Spanish football expert Sid Lowe looks ahead to Spains Euro 2012 semi-final clash with Portugal on Wednesday night at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk.
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Van Der Kraan: Van Der Vaart must be allowed to win his...
Dutch football expert insists the Spurs star cant be denied his century, despite leaked report claiming he will be dropped following Hollands disappointing Euro 2012 campaign
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Euro 2012 Daily: Semi-Preview (EPL Talk Podcast)
It's time for Portugal Spain in an Iberian derby to end all derbys. Spain have the chance to enter a third successive major final whilst Portugal are on course for success with Ronaldo and co. flattering to deceive at the tournament: making it through and then working on it from there. With such a contrast in styles, how will both sides lineup? To discuss this, Kris, Matt and Morgan join Laurence live from Warsaw. The pod also discuss, Phil Brown, Africa and french attitude. Which is most...
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Euro 2012 Podcast 6
Welcome to our Euro 2012 podcast. On today’s show we discuss Germany's victory over Greece and look ahead to the semi Final match against Italy. Host Chris Gallagher is joined by Chris Boud, Louis McCaffrey and Allan Edgar. We hope you enjoy and any comments or views email us: podcast@bundesligafootball.co.uk or tweet @BLFuk
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Simpson: Spain aren’t as good as they were two years ago
Former Man City winger Paul Simpson, who is a coach based in Portugal, tips Paulo Bentos men to reach the Euro 2012 final at Spains expense.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Time to Talk (EPL Talk Podcast)
It's one of two off days. Both: great days. Good time to sit back and chat a little bit. A lovely debate. So let's talk world-class and what it means to be 'world-class'. Does England have a player of that level? Rooney? Gerrard? Hart? We start from your points and build on that with Kris, Matt and Morgan. Outside of being 'world-class' we chat transfers, money and who get's paid the most. Who tops the table? Who deserves to top the table? Let the pod know what you see as important in this...
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5lfd: The Monday Night Club: What next for England?
Following England's elimination from Euro 2012, Mark Chapman, Robbie Savage, Phil Brown and John Motson examine what changes need to be made to Roy Hodgson's side over the next two years, to improve their chances of success at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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Auclair on why Nasri is public enemy number one in France
France Football journalist Philippe Auclair explains why Man City star Samir Nasri is public enemy number one following Frances acrimonious exit from Euro 2012.
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Agnew: Pirlo tried a Panenka to give Italy the...
The Italian football expert reacts to their victory over England on penalties at Euro 2012. He discusses Cesare Prandellis post-match press conference and reveal why Andrea Pirlo opted to strike his penalty in such an outrageous manner.
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Evangelista: Italy aren't the underdogs anymore
The Italian football expert reacts to their victory on penalities over England at Euro 2012. He discusses the manner of their win and the excellent performance and feels the squad are coming of age. He believes that the Three Lions focussed too much on stopping the Azzurri rather than playing their own game. And Evangelista also assesses their chances of defeating Germany in the semi-final on Thursday.
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Euro 2012 Daily: That's Amor (EPL Talk Podcast)
Italy crash into the semi-finals, whilst England crash out. Penalties make it all better for the English press though, I guess they can make a difference to the opinion. Opinion will be split on this, but does that mean that England did well or not? To devour that: 4 people join Laurence live from Warsaw. Excitement is fast building as the semi finals take shape, so how will they go? Let the pod know what you see as important in this tournament. Join the chat on Twitter: EPL Talk: @epltalk...
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Total Soccer Show 147E - Euro 2012 QuarterFinals Review
We look back at all four Euro 2012 quarterfinals, starting with England's penalty shootout loss to Italy, but also taking a good long look at Germany's demolition of Greece, Spain passing France (and ESPN viewers) to death and Cristiano Ronaldo putting on a show as his Portugal team (because he owns it) beat the Czech Republic.
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5lfd: England crash out of Euro 2012 on penalties
After Roy Hodgson's men lose on penalties to Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012, Mark Pougatch, Graham Taylor and Chris Waddle analyse another disappointing night at a major tournament for England.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Spaincast (EPL Talk Podcast)
Spain go through. France crash out, even if the damage is reparable: the press are disappointed with their analysis points.Those analysis points: worth a look. The special point of the podcast: Richard Farley returns to evaluate the tournament so far and look at the favourites: Spain and Germany. How does their football differ and how can we debate their tactics? It makes sense that the two should contrast each other. At this point Spain are meta, so how do we evaluate them? Contrast Spain...
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5lfd: Spain cruise past France into Euro semis
As Spain beat France 2-0 to set up a semi-final clash with Portugal at Euro 2012, Mark Pougatch gauges reaction to the night's events. Plus, hear from England manager Roy Hodgson and captain Steven Gerrard as they aim to join Spain in the last four.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Greece slips up! (EPL Talk Podcast)
Friday night fun ensued with Germany and Greece playing out a goal heavy knockout round. It wasn't entirely plain sailing for favourites Germany however- as Celtic striker Giorgos Samaras cancelled out Philip Lahm's early strike. After that Joachim Lowe's side raced through the gears scoring three unanswered goal including a wonderful finish from Dortmund winger Marco Reus. Far from deterred Greece finished up the scoring through Salipingidis in the 88th minute via the penalty spot. So as...
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5lfd: Germany cruise past Greece into semis
Colin Murray, Danny Mills and Alan Green bring you reaction to Germany's victory over Greece, as they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2012 with a comfortable 4-2 win. Plus, hear an exclusive interview with England defender Ashley Cole, ahead of their quarter-final with Italy.
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Agnew: Italy will be fairly confident about beating...
talkSPORTs Italian correspondent, Paddy Agnew, claims Azzurri have gone under the radar so far at Euro 2012 and will be confident of beating England in their quarter-final.
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WSWF: Hosts leave the party early
Optimistic Ukraine fans tell us that their country’s elimination from Euro 2012 at the group stage hasn’t killed them and Andriy Shevchenko remains their champion. We hear about the thriving fan parks across Europe that play host to millions of football supporters who travel there to soke up the atmosphere. The former Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Manchester City and England midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, tells us that retirement is a real possibility at the age of just 31. He admits he...
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Gibson: France can really trouble Spain in Euro 2012...
Sky Sports Spanish football expert, Terry Gibson, gives us thoughts ahead of the crunch tie in Donetsk.
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Pericard on France's chances against Spain
Former Les Bleus Under-21 star, Vincent Pericard, looks ahead to the Euro 2012 quarter-final between the two sides.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Czech mate Portugal (EPL Talk Podcast)
It's down to the knockout stages- meaning everything is on the line. In the first of this rounds games Portugal ousted the Czech Republic via a narrow 1-0 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo was the recipient of the goal after some neat play by Joao Moutinho- the Real Madrid striker really hitting form at the right time. Do you think the frontman will silence his critics during the tournament? Moving forward it's Germany and Greece's turn to impress. The Greeks are withoutGiorgos Karagounis but...
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Euro 2012 Podcast 5
Welcome to our Euro 2012 podcast. On today’s show we discuss Germany's victory over Denmark in match day 3 and look ahead to the Quarter Final match against Greece Host Chris Gallagher is joined by Chris Boud, Louis McCaffrey and Allan Edgar. We hope you enjoy and any comments or views email us: podcast@bundesligafootball.co.uk or tweet @BLFuk
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5lfd: Ronaldo heads Portugal into the semi-finals
In this edition of the football daily Mark Chapman brings you reaction from the first quarter final of Euro 2012 - which saw Portugal beat Czech Republic by a single goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. Listen to reaction from that game with our commentary team of John Murray, Darren Fletcher and Pat Nevin, plus a look ahead to England's quarter final with Italy on Sunday. In this preview you can hear from England keeper Joe Hart, plus the opinions of David Pleat, Henry Winter, Shaun Custis and...
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David Moyes on Euro 2012 and his Everton future
Everton boss David Moyes joined Keys Gray live in their Warsaw studio for a lengthy chat about Euro 2012 and his Goodison Park career.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Day Off, For Some (EPL Talk Podcast)
Days off aren't really days off in football. Especially in a tournament, you're always thinking of the time ahead, which match is next. Who you will face, visualising, scheming, imagining. So when it comes to days like this, the pod is no different! We are visualising with you! Join Laurence McKenna and Morgan Green as they go through some of the riders who ran but didn't hop the fence. Poland and Ukraine are both out, how will that change the tournament? Netherlands go home, will you miss...
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Laurens: France fear Fabregas more than Torres
Spanish football expert Graham Hunter and French journalist Julien Laurens join Kick Off to preview the Euro 2012 quarter-final showdown between the respective countries.
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Brassell: Ronaldo is capable of winning Euro 2012 by...
Top European football experts Andy Brassell and Michael Petrak preview the Euro 2012 quarter-final between Portugal and the Czech Republic.
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Agnew: England should start Carroll and Welbeck against...
Italian football expert Paddy Agnew makes the case for dropping Wayne Rooney in Englands Euro 2012 quarter-final against Italy.
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5lfd: Euro 2012 Quarter Finals preview
In this edition of the 5 live Football Daily Mark Chapman is joined by David Pleat to preview the Quarter Finals of Euro 2012, starting on Thursday with Czech Republic v Portugal. You can hear from Danny Mills, Gab Marcotti, Nikos Dabizas and Jose Carlos Freitas.
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Versace: Benzema form a worry for France
French football journalist Emmanuel Versace joined H J following Frances defeat to Sweden and claimed there are concerns over the form of Karim Benzema, who has yet to score in Euro 2012, ahead of Saturdays quarter-final with Spain.
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Keys and Gray review the Euro 2012 group stages
With the quarter-final line up sorted, the boys look back on the best bits from Poland and Ukraine so far
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Martin Tyler reviews England's 1-0 win over Ukraine
Sky Sports presenter, Martin Tyler, looks back on the Three Lions progression from the group stages at Euro 2012.
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Total Soccer Show 147 - Euro 2012: England vs.Ukraine
Daryl and Taylor review England's win over Ukraine, including the performances of Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and John Terry and the arguments for and against using reanimated Detroit police offers as android law enforecement machines. They also look back on the Euro 2012 group stage and pick their most impressive and most disappointing players and team, before closing the show with a little Euro 2012-themed spelling bee.
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Euro 2012 Daily: D-oubt Sets In (EPL Talk Podcast)
England and France make it through, but only by the skin of their teeth. Sweden ran France into the ground whilst hosts Ukraine made life difficult for the islanders. Overall, the more interesting Quarter-final ties won out. The configuration: something to marvel at as England face Italy and France come up against Spain. Zlatan finally gets his holiday, but we continue to work at EPLTalk with news on AVB at Spurs: a good appointment in the making? As always let us know what you see as...
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Balague: England have a few things that can hurt Spain
Guillem Balague gives his reaction to Spains nervy win over Croatia which sealed their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 and says they wont fancy facing England next should the Three Lions finish runners-up in their group tonight.
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Euro 2012 Daily: C You In The Next Round (EPL Talk...
The favourites from Group C progress. Surprised? Well, no considering the mixture of play that has been shown in the group. Two pragmatic if troubled sides have progressed and look to face opposition who upset the applecart in the next round. With Spain and Italy through it only validates the quality in the competition. In other news Nikky Benty got fined 100k for pulling his pants down and Demba could be wishing Newcastle Ba-bye. Both counts: trouble out of nothing or worth the grind the...
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5lfd: Spain and Italy reach last eight
Colin Murray wraps up all the action from Group C as Spain and Italy qualify for the quarter-finals of Euro 2012, while Croatia join Republic of Ireland in exiting the tournament. Plus, hear the latest from the England camp ahead of their crunch match with Ukraine.
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Pieri: Karagounis' ban is a shame for the player, the...
The sports columnist for Eleftheria joins Paul and Andy to look at the Greeces success at Euro 2012. He looks back on their incredible 1-0 win over Russia but is disappointed that the goal scorer in that game, Giorgos Karagounis, will be banned for their quarter-final clash with Portugal on Thursday.
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Stevens on England, Euro 2012 and Villas-Boas' possible...
Former Spurs star, Gary Stevens, gives Keys and Gray his thoughts on the speculation linking ex-Chelsea chief Andre Villas-Boas with White Hart Lane.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Group B-lief (EPL Talk Podcast)
Group B took a different approach to Group A when it comes to qualifying, though it looked just as likely that a team would score. No worries, Germany and Portugal will step up. Right? Right! Cristiano and Ozil would be proud of their countries. Meanwhile Rangers don't have a fixture list yet and who will go where in the transfers? Group C is also less wide open than first thought. As always let us know what you see as important in this tournament. Join the chat on Twitter: EPL Talk:...
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Total Soccer Show 146E - Euro 2012: EngErLand!
We reveiw England's win over Sweden and do an autopsy on the Euro 2012 Group of Death.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Underdogs Unite! (EPL Talk Podcast)
Saturday night and it's the final countdown! Group A saw simultaneous kick offs with everything still to play for. In the end Greece and Czech Republic were the winners with victories over Russia and Poland respectively securing their safe passage through to the next round. For the Greek's the plaudits were taken by captain Giorgos Karagounis who's single goal was enough to give the Blue and White's their first win of the group stages. That left Russia in third and Dick Advocat cutting a...
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Euro 2012 Podcast 4
Welcome to our Euro 2012 podcast. On today’s show we discuss Germany's victory over the Netherlands in match day 2 and look ahead to the final group match against Denmark. Host Chris Gallagher is joined by Chris Boud and Allan Edgar. We hope you enjoy and any comments or views email us: podcast@bundesligafootball.co.uk or tweet @BLFuk
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Euro 2012 Daily: Good Friday (EPL Talk Podcast)
Rain was the theme for Friday's Group D games. Be it goals or torrential downpour it made for an exciting climax to the second round of fixtures. A delay to France versus Ukraine saw England's battle commence fifteen minutes later than scheduled. After thunder and lightning it was France that came out victors by two goals as Ukraine struggled to penetrate the Gallic backline. Then in the Evening game, England took the spoils in a five goal thriller- not before Sweden could take a 2-1 lead...
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Raphael Honigstein on Germany's ominous start to Euro...
Raphael Honigstein, talkSPORTs German expert, joins H J after the win over Holland which saw Mario Gomez silence his doubters.
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Cunningham: Ireland are a better team than they've shown...
Kenny Cunningham discusses where it went wrong for Ireland after the 4-0 loss to Spain which dumped them out of Euro 2012.
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Euro 2012 Daily: See the C (EPL Talk Podcast)
Poor Ireland, they just can't catch a break at this tournament, yet they still have a chance of influencing the group structure, makes perfect sense right? Yes, and now they've been pummelled by Spain they can move on to creating havoc and influencing the Euros. Funny how Trap might still have a say in Italian football In the pod today, Group C begins to shape up, but again first matches have let some down and now it's a final day scramble to finish top of the table. Torres looks better...
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5lfd: Ireland go out of the European Championship
Mark Pougatch brings you all the reaction from Group C as Ireland lose 4-0 to Spain. The result means that Ireland can go no further in the European Championship. Elsewhere in the group Croatia drew 1-1 with Italy. There's also a preview of England's second match v Sweden with the thoughts of Roy Hodgson and Steven Gerrard. Outside of the Euros there's news on Harry Redknapp's departure from Spurs and Charles Green's purchase of Rangers.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Group B-haviour (EPL Talk Podcast)
It didn't get much better than Group B. We knew that one 'big-gun' would fail. However we didn't expect it to happen with such little fight: and such a public shaming of the Netherlands team. A disparate looking side, desperate to achieve but not ready to do the necessary. As it stands no one goes out, but as you will hear: there are few people who want to see Netherlands win when their squad act like this. On the other hand, Germany lead the group with play and passing befitting of the...
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5lfd: Euro 2012: Day 6 - Action and reaction
In this latest edition of the 5live Football Daily Mark Chapman brings you all the post-match reaction from day 6 of Euro 2012. Listen to the thoughts of Darren Fletcher and Jan Molby who watched Portugal beat Denmark 3-2. You can also hear Alan Green and Chris Waddle on Germany's 2-1 win over Netherlands, as well as Mark Chapman and Steve McClaren joining up with the MOTD team - Alan Hansen and Clarence Seedorf - for more reaction to that game. Plus, ahead of England's game with Sweden on...
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Henning Wehn talks Germany, Euro 2012 and Pearly Queens!
Top comedian, Henning Wehn, joins the boys ahead of Die Mannschafts Group B match with Holland.
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Pinto rubbishes Ronaldo unrest rumours
CNNs Portuguese football expert, Pedro Pinto, claims Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is happy with Portugals Euro 2012 squad.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Rivalry (EPL Talk Podcast)
When it comes to rivalry, it doesn't get much more heated than Poland Russia. Laurence comes live from Warsaw, where he was inside the stadium. Morgan and Matt bring us up to speed on media coverage and Kristan brings transfer news from across the continent. Whilst Harry is in trouble at Spurs, there are few positions which looks easy at the Euros either with the entirety of Group A in with a chance of making the Quarter-Finals. Who will make it? Based on these performances, the group is...
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5lfd: Euro 2012: Day 5 - Group A second games
Mark Chapman brings you post-match reaction from the second set of games in Group A - with Greece v Czech Republic, then Poland v Russia. We start with the thoughts of Alastair Bruce-Ball and Danny Mills, who were at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw to see Czech Republic beat Greece 2-1, followed by John Murray and Pat Nevin -who disect the one-all draw between Russia and Poland.
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Euro 2012 Podcast 3
Welcome to our Euro 2012 podcast. On today’s show we discuss Germany's victory over Portugal in their opening game at the Euro 2012 and look ahead to the big match against the Netherlands. Host Chris Gallagher is joined by Chris Boud and Allan Edgar. We hope you enjoy and any comments or views email us: podcast@bundesligafootball.co.uk or tweet @BLFuk
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Royle: Low-scoring England can emulate Spain
Joe Royle has claimed Englands low-scoring style under Roy Hodgson can still see them achieve success at Euro 2012, likening it to the Euro 2008 winning Spain side which was able to grind out wins.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Group of D... (EPL Talk Podcast)
England. It is that simple, Roy brought them out to play and play they will under Hodgson as he sets them up to be a typical England team with a contemporary twist. The Ox offered the twist but the French chose to stick and pulled away with a draw. This makes group D even more interesting now because of the way that power isn't always in your hands. I Roy's tactics paid off and Egnalnd win: we'd be singing his praised, but as it happens there are still points to sing about: what would you...
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Euro 2012 Daily: Sunday Service (EPL Talk Podcast)
Sunday normally means a day of rest, but not for the teams in Group C as they kicked off their Euro Championship campaigns. In the early game Spain and Italy were an equal match for each other meaning they had to share the points. With Di Natale taking just minutes to open his account, will he see a starting selection in the next game perhaps? Meanwhile for the Spanish there was no striker, at least to begin with- and even that didnt stop them scoring through Cesc Fabregas. We finished the...
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Total Soccer Show 145E - USMNT vs A&B, Euro 2012 Begins
We review the USMNT's 3-1 win over AB, which was better than most people gave the US credit for. We also get stuck into the opening three days of Euro 2012.
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5lfd: Euro 2012: Day 3 - Group C
In this edition of the Football Daily Mark Chapman brings you post-match reaction to Day 3 of Euro 2012 and the games in Group C. Listen to the post-match thoughts of John Murray and Danny Mills who watch Spain's 1-1 draw with Italy, and Connor McNamara and Kevin Kilbane's thoughts on Ireland's defeat against Croatia.
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Euro 2012 Daily: A to B (EPL Talk Podcast)
First impressions can be important, they have the potential to last. Most people wonder how they fade, well, in this tournament: with good performances. Group B didn't offer a solid ground for impressions that any of the teams are leaving. Luckily there is still time to change that, it is limited though and that is what makes these opening games so compelling. Germany and Denmark now lead the group after 'typical' group opening results. Netherlands and Portugal sit bottom of the group....
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5lfd: Euro 2012: Day 2 - Group B
In this edition Mark Pougatch brings you all the reaction to the opening games in Group B. Hear post-match reaction to Denmark's 1-0 win over Netherlands and Germany v Portugal - Mario Gomez scoring the only goal to give Germany the win. Also, there's a look ahead to Ireland's opening match of Euro 2012 - against Croatia.
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Euro 2012 Germany Preview Podcast
Welcome to our second Euro 2012 podcast. On today’s show we discuss Germany's starting eleven against Portugal and look at the back up options for Lows side. Host Chris Gallagher is joined by Chris Boud, Ross Dunbar, Stefan Bienkowski and Allan Edgar. We hope you enjoy and any comments or views email us: podcast@bundesligafootball.co.uk or tweet @BLFuk
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Euro 2012 Daily: All Eyes on A (EPL Talk Podcast)
What a start to the tournament. Seven goals, two games. If this continueswow! The pod gets excited for Poland and Ukraine as the opening ceremony seemed to touch the hearts of at least two podders. Looking at the style of football, it wasn't long until the players felt the same way. Mood in Warsaw was reliant upon an open and relaxed first game. Thanks to an awful lot of control and a huge amount of organisation we can finally talk about the football. Beautiful passing, frustrating runs...
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WSWF: Poland’s fight against anti-semitism.
A leading anti-racism group in Poland tells us that the country has made big strides in tackling anti-Semitism ahead of Euro 2012. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper, Shay Given, says it'll be tougher to get past the group stages at Euro 2012 than at any World Cup. The football author, Jimmy Burns, talks about his latest book, all about the history of Spanish football, and we hear from a 95-year-old Welshman who played in goal for a Wales representative side in matches against English,...
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Euro 2012 preview: Stan Collymore on what we can expect
Ex-England striker Stan Collymore tells H J what hes expecting from Euro 2012, ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday evening.
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Lord Ouseley: UEFA are in denial about racism
Lord Herman Ouseley, chairman of anti-racism group Kick It Out, gives his reaction to reports Holland players were subjected to racist abuse at a training session in Poland ahead of the start of Euro 2012.
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Balague: Negredo is the favourite to lead the line for...
Guillem Balague joins Saggers Quinny ahead of Spains Euro 2012 opener against Italy and says lvaro Negredo, not Fernando Torres, is favourite to lead the line on Sunday.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Warsaw to Kiev (EPL Talk Podcast)
The talking is over! That's not trueit's only just beginning on the EPL Talk podcast. Today: racing to the opening of your football advent calendar: who would you want inside the first door? Speaking of doors: will any of group A be able to hit the barn one? Only one way to find out. So it's the opening game. And Warsaw couldn't be more excited, Laurence reports live from the scene and previews the feeling around the city. What is the feeling like where you are? Let us know what you think...
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Roy: Holland will be spectacular if they play Van Der...
The former Dutch international discusses their chances of success at Euro 2012. He looks at who might start upfront out of Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Robin Van Persie, as well as their wealth of options in midfield and their slightly weaker defence.
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Lennon on Trapattoni's strict control of the Ireland...
Football writer for the Irish Daily Star, Paul Lennon, tells HJ why the Ireland squad have been given the day off after a grueling training schedule.
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Ross Kemp on his new book 'Moving Target'
Former Eastenders actor, Ross Kemp, joins the boys to talk about the possible threat of violence at Euro 2012 and discusses his new book Moving Target.
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Total Soccer Show 145 - Euro 2012 Wikipedia Game Special
We finish our Euro 2012 previews by doing what we do best -- THE WIKIPEDIA GAME!
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Euro 2012 Daily: All of the Lights (EPL Talk Podcast)
Stadium lights, flash lights, street lights, shiny lights. All of the lights in Warsaw are on and shining towards the stadium. Beautifully lit on any night after 9.30, the stadium will advertise the score and critical points in the game for all to see outside whilst the inside will be going crazy for the national team. On this pod: Laurence steps out at night, Kristan picks a fight and Morgan gets it right. The pod look at Rio and Roy yet again; European transfers seem to be hotting up as...
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5lfd: England arrive in Poland ahead of Euro 2012
On the day that England arrive in Krakow for the European Championship, Ian Dennis brings you all the latest news including FA Chairman David Bernstein on Rio Ferdinand's exclusion from the squad and UEFA President Michel Platini on racism. Conor McNamara provides all the latest news from the Republic of Ireland squad.
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Quinn: Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Given
Irish Independent journalist Philip Quinn joins Kick Off from the Republic of Ireland camp at Euro 2012 with some bad news - Giovanni Trappatonis side are sweating on the fitness of number one goalkeeper Shay Given.
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Williams: France are starting to believe they can go far...
Englands first opponents at Euro 2012, France, are unbeaten in 21 games and full of confidence according to Tom Williams, a reporter for the Associated Press.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Hotlines (EPL Talk Podcast)
If it's news you want. News you get, EPL Talk will keep you up to date with all the Euro 2012 news in audible form. Three people join Laurence on the podcast, Kristan, Matt and Morgan. They express opinion on friendlies in leading up to the tournament. What do they indicate? Transfer news, there is plenty. Not many big name European signings, but a lot of "American" rumours flying around. Hulk to where? Of course, with Arsenal being called into question over RVP's future they had to have...
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5lfd: Jackie's Army
As the Republic of Ireland prepare for their first major tournament in 10 years, Mark Chapman and former Irish internationals John Aldridge, Pat Bonner, and David O'Leary reminisce about their most successful period under Jack Charlton. They also look ahead to Ireland's chances at Euro 2012.
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Hunter: Torres will lead the line for Spain at Euro 2012
Spanish football expert Graham Hunter previews Spains hopes of retaining their title of European Champions in Poland and Ukraine.
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Reng: Germany are confident of Euro 2012 victory
Football journalist and author, Ronald Reng, tells HJ why the nation expects Joachim Lows side to win the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
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Dealy Kiely assesses Ireland's Euro 2012 chances
Former Ireland keeper Dean Kiely looks ahead to Euro 2012 and assesses the countrys chances of success in Poland and Ukraine.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Continental Drift (EPL Talk Podcast)
The news broke just hours ago, EPL Talk is moving to Poland and Ukraine for the Euros. Laurence McKenna touched down in Warsaw today and will be bringing updates and build up from the tournament throughout June and July. If you want to get involved or send a request for content to the podcast then join us on Twitter or email Laurence: laurencemckenna@epltalk.com Whilst travel and transit are fun. There is nothing like a good podcast, Euro build-up continues and we review a Spain friendly....
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5lfd: Monday Night Club look to Euro 2012
Mark Chapman was joined by Ian McGarry, John Motson and Phil Brown for The Monday Night Club. They talked about Rio's continued exclusion from the England squad, the future at Villa and Norwich, and prospects for Ireland, France and the Netherlands at Euro 2012.
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Pinto: Ronaldo tries too hard when he plays for Portugal
CNNs Portuguese football expert looks at their chances of success at Euro 2012. He believes they arent gelling well under Paulo Bento and some players have egos which are disrupting the squad. Recent defensive displays are cause for concern and Pinto thinks Cristiano Ronaldo needs to be more of a team player on the international stage.
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Stubbs: Terry and Lescott should start for England
The former Everton defender looks at how Roy Hodgson should set up his defence at Euro 2012. Having seen Phil Jagielka and Joleon Lescott close up at Goodison Park he discusses their different strengths and weaknesses. read more
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Pearce: Hodgson identified Kelly as a player who had a...
The reporter for the Liverpool Echo discusses the 22-year-olds career at Anfield so far. The right-back will head to Euro 2012 to replace Gary Cahill in Roy Hodgsons England squad.
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Laurens: France can be the big surprise of Euro 2012
French football journalist Julien Laurens says Laurent Blanc has brought unity to the squad and backed them to be the big surprise of Euro 2012.
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Agnew: Morale has to be really low in the Italy camp
World Soccer magazines Italian football expert, Paddy Agnew, joins H J live from Poland ahead of the start of Euro 2012 to discuss Italys build-up to the competition and their chances of success.
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Euro 2012 Daily: Through The Wire (EPL Talk Podcast)
Squads continue to change. Players continue to rotate. Liverpool have 6 players in the England squad, people are questioning why but it shows the strange cross-over between season and competition. Rumours surrounding the tournament continue for many sides, as Buffon of Italy and Sneijder of Netherlands have quite public gaffes. Under such scrutiny there are likely to be small blips like this on a daily basis, but how healthy is that for the growth of football? Dirk Kuyt, formerly of...
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Euro 2012 Daily: Friendly Fire (EPL Talk Podcast)
There were some impressive 'friendly' results as we build up towards the tournament. So it's time to evaluate and report for the podcast. England's performance seemed to reinforce some of the conclusions that we've already made about England, elsewhere: no so much. We discuss Paul Lambert, why people move around at times like this and which player follow (if they can.) Does it upset you or make you excited for next season? Is there a 'right time' to move on from any club? How many managers...
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Euro 2012 Daily: Black Nets (EPL Talk Podcast)
Preparation: a vital part of any football lifestyle. So in preparation for Euro 2012 we are starting the 'daily' podcasts here. Running alongside the players in training, speaking with journalists and aggregating information for you in one digestible section. Welcome. On todays update: Squad adjustments in Italy and England. Whilst, Brendan Rodgers joins Liverpool as Ledley King looks set to continue at Spurs. Could Hulk be on his way to Chelsea? Two big money signings in one summer,...
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Marcel Van Der Kraan on Holland's Euro 2012 chances
The Dutch football expert discusses Bert Van Marwijks squad and their hopes in Poland and Ukraine. He feels this might be the final chance for players like Arjen Robben, Rafael Van Der Vaart and Robin Van Persie to win the tournament.
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Cross: Henderson has had an awful season for Liverpool
Daily Mirror man, John Cross, claims England should have looked to David Beckham, rather than the Reds midfielder, for Three Lions Euro 2012 squad.
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Will Racist Soccer Hooligans Tarnish Euro 2012?
The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship will kick off a week from today. Normally it's a cause for celebration, but concerns that some racist fans in the host countries of Poland and the Ukraine will harm black and Asian fans and players have dominated any discussion about the tournament. Is racism really that entrenched in European soccer? Grant Wahlis asenior writer at Sports Illustrated, andPaul Elliott is the director of "Kick It Out," an organization working to eradicate racism...
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McLoughlin previews Hungary v Republic of Ireland
Former Boys in Green midfielder, Alan McLoughlin, looks ahead to Eires last friendly ahead of Euro 2012.
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Thomas: Scholes would have been a great replacement for...
Frank Lampard being forced out of Euro 2012 through injury is a massive blow to Englands hopes, according to former Three Lions midfielder Geoff Thomas, who says it is a great shame Paul Scholes could not be tempted out of international retirement to replace him in Roy Hodgsons squad.
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Euro 2012 Group D Preview (EPL Talk Podcast)
Group D is one of the most fascinating, from an English perspective. For the French it is a new start and a chance to prove themselves. Sweden have nothing to prove as a team, but as individuals they surround Ibra and make a lovely supply line. Ukraine have a wonderful technical side and without a qualifying record it looks difficult to assess their chances, apart form the wonderful league form of many their players. There is an extended section on England and Roy Hodgson, how well will...
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Delaney: Ireland could surprise people at Euro 2012
The writer for the Irish Examiner previews the tournament and feels Giovanni Trapattonis men might provide a shock in Poland and Ukraine. He also looks at the Spanish squad and how they may perform at the event after four years of almost constant football.
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Courtney: Henderson will be worth every penny of his...
talkSPORTs north east correspondent discusses the Liverpool midfielders rise to Englands Euro 2012 squad. Courtney watched the 21-year-old come through the ranks at Sunderland and firmly believes he will become an important player for the Reds and the Three Lions.
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5lfd: Lampard out of Euro 2012
Eleanor Oldroyd speaks to Chris Waddle and the BBC's senior football reporter Ian Dennis about the news of Frank Lampard's injury and its implications for England. Managerial movements of the day are also discussed with BBC journalist Ben Smith and Pat Murphy.
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Scales: Liverpool bringing in Rodgers excites me
The former Reds defender looks at the imminent appointment of the Swansea manager at Anfield. He also looks at Jordan Hendersons call-up to the England squad following Frank Lampards injury ahead of Euro 2012.
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Euro 2012 Group C Preview (EPL Talk Podcast)
It doesn't get much better than this. Period. Big names, big sides and under-dogs; well mixed in together and all with a point to prove. The difficulty for Group C is that they have been pitted against each other, so in that mix, what does it mean for each side? Spain still remain the team to beat. That scalp may make them even more motivated to win in this tournament, but now they have proven themselves at two tournaments in a row it doesn't look like they want to slow down. Italy will be...
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5lfd: Rodgers set to be appointed Liverpool Manager
Mark Chapman presents all the day's sports news as Brendan Rodgers is set to appointed Liverpool manager. Former Liverpool player John Barnes and the man who gave Rodgers his first job at Watford, Graham Simpson, give their reaction. There's also injury worries for Frank Lampard ahead of Euro 2012.
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Parlour: Lampard loss would be a big blow for England
It will be a big blow for England if Frank Lampard is ruled out of Euro 2012, says Ray Parlour, who also admits he is baffled why the likes of Michael Carrick would not want to be on the standby list for the tournament.
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Euro 2012 Podcast - 1
Welcome to the first of our Euro 2012 podcast. On today’s show we discuss who made the cut for the Germany squad, look at the friendly defeat to Switzerland and answer listener questions. Host Chris Gallagher is joined by Louis McCaffrey and Allan Edgar. We hope you enjoy and any comments or views email us: podcast@bundesligafootball.co.uk or tweet @BLFuk
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Total Soccer Show 144 - Euro 2012 Group D Preview
We break down the fourth and final group of Euro 2012. We use our usual "scientific" break down to decide which team in Group D will win the group. This show includes a battle between bikinis and football as well as some big Total Soccer Show news. Last but not least, there is a pretty epic blooper at the end so make sure you hang around for that.
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Auclair: I'm worried about France facing Carroll and...
French football expert Philippe Auclair has admitted to talkSPORT that he is concerned about Frances chances at Euro 2012 this summer and even more worried about their fragile defence being exposed by Andy Carroll and Ashley Young
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Euro 2012 Group B Preview (EPL Talk Podcast)
When it comes to Group B, we are in for a treat. History, heritage and 'hate' of sorts. So how will the football be played? How much does that change for the new generations who are making their own narrative in this tournament? With Germany, Holland, Denmark and Portugal mixing up the style and approach to football it is a clash of approach and style for Euro Talk as we look at the background and entry from each club. Super-stars from across Europe only line this group as the grit and...
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Winter: Jagielka over Henderson was an easy call for...
Daily Telegraphs chief football writer says the Everton man is the right choice to replace the injured Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry in Englands Euro 2012 squad
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Paul Ince on Man United, England and Liverpool's search...
Paul Ince joined Saggers Quinny live in the studio to talk Manchester United, Englands bid for Euro 2012 glory and Liverpools search for a new manager.
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Euro 2012 Group A Preview (EPL Talk Podcast)
Introducing, the EPL Talk Podcast: Euro 2012 Coverage. As we move closer to the tournament it is time to take a closer look at the teams involved. So, without further ado: Group A is in review. With four teams and four groups expect four podcasts. Each pod will look into the personnel, practices and potential of each team. In Group A: hosts Poland; previous champions Greece; solid Russia; and historical Czech Republic. What might appear as a group of teams with very little to offer in...
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Anderson: Hodgson will regret not taking Richards to...
talkSPORTs man in the England camp, John Anderson, believes Man City defender Micah Richards omission from the England squad could cost them dear.
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Ray Houghton on Ireland's Euro 2012 preparations
Ray Houghton discusses Irelands preparations for Euro 2012 as Giovanni Trapattonis men get set to face Bosnia in a friendly on Saturday.
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Stan Collymore previews England's friendly with Norway
Stan Collymore joins H J to preview Englands friendly with Norway, which will be Roy Hodgsons first game in charge of the Three Lions and vital preparation for Euro 2012.
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Terry Venables on Hodgson, England and Euro 2012 chances
Terry Venables joined Keys Gray in the studio to talk England, Roy Hodgson, and the countrys chances of success at Euro 2012 and also looked back on his memorable career.
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Total Soccer Show 143 - Euro 2012 Group C Preview
We preview Euro 2012 Group C using the patented Total Soccer Show scientific method. Each co-host represents and argues for either Ireland, Spain, Italy, or Croatia then we award points in each category to see who wins the group. Also included, which coach smokes on the sideline, which one of these countries "invented coca-cola", and how in the world did Sophia Loren come up in conversation?
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Hunter: Real Madrid face a battle to sign Silva from Man...
The Spanish football expert looks at the latest La Liga news as Jose Mourinho signs a new contract at the Bernabeu. He also looks at rumours linking Manc City star David Silva with a move to the Los Blancos. Hunter also speaks about Spains Euro 2012 squad and Fernando Torres Chelsea future.
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Lennon: Given's injury is only a minor scare for Ireland
The writer for the Irish Daily Star gives us all the latest news from Giovanni Trapattonis squad ahead of Euro 2012. He assesses their injury concerns and preivews their friendlies with Bosnia and Hungary.
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Kevin Miles on problems England fans might face at Euro...
Director of International Affairs at the Football Supporters Federation, Kevin Miles, takes a look at the issues supporters might enounter in Ukraine and Poland.
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Total Soccer Show 142 - Man City, the Champions League...
We look back at Man City's dramatic last minute title win, preview Saturday's Champions League final, consider Timmy Chandler's decision to withdraw himself from USMNT contention, react to Kenny Dalglish's sacking and give our thoughts on Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2012.
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Saggers, Collymore, Houghton and Lipton on England's...
Roy Hodgson has named his England squad for Euro 2012 - now get the inside track and expert analysis with Mark Saggers, Stan Collymore, Ray Houghton and Martin Lipton.
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Houghton on Ireland's hopes at Euro 2012
Former Boys in Green midfielder Ray Houghton looks ahead to the tournament in Poland and Ukraine and discuss how Giovanni Trapattonis side will fare.
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Gill: Scholes unlikely to make England return
Man United CEO David Gill doesnt expect veteran Man United midfielder Paul Scholes to come out of international retirement and go to Euro 2012.
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Adrian Bevington on Terry, Ferdinand and England's...
Club England managing director Adrian Bevington joins Keys Gray to reveal all about the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager of the Three Lions, the chances of Rio Ferdinand and John Terry going to Euro 2012, our chances in that tournament and much more...
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Total Soccer Show 141 - Euro 2012 Group B Preview
We preview Euro 2012 Group B using the patented Total Soccer Show scientific method. Each co-host represents and argues for either Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands or Germany, then we award points in each category to see who wins the group.
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Total Soccer Show 140 - Euro 2012 Group A Preview
We preview Euro 2012 Group APoland, Greece, Russia and the Czech Republicusing the patented Total Soccer Show scientific method. Each co-host makes an argument for their team to win the group, and we decide by popular vote.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Watching Williams and Johnson at...
We review the performances of Danny Williams and Fabian Johnson in Hoffenheim's game away to Bayer Leverkusen, we also give our reactions to the Euro 2012 draw, discuss American v European announcers, how Major League Soccer DPs count against salary caps, and play some Germans in England-themed Wikipedia Game. Download and enjoy!
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Total Soccer Show-ET- USA v. France
Joined in studio by Peyton, Josh, Daryl, and Albert breakdown the most recent USMNT friendly away to France. Then it's off to Turkey (via Skype) to catch up with Taylor and figure out the mood following Turkey's EURO 2012 first leg play-off agaisnt Croatia. Peyton hosts the Wikipedia game but not before we reveal the TSS team's MVP for this week's CVSA game.
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Total Soccer Show 117 - Baltimore United? And USA v...
Albert, Daryl, and Josh are joined in studio by Richard Hayes of the Richmond Central Virginia Supporters of DC United (RVADCU) to discuss D.C. United's ongoing stadium saga. We also preview the USMNT's upcoming friendly away to France and with a little help from Taylor in Turkey we talk Euro 2012 playoffs.
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Total Soccer Show 113 - USA v Ecuador with Eric Wynalda
We review the USA's 1-0 loss to Ecuador with help from former USMNT striker and current Fox Soccer host Eric Wynalda. Taylor also joins us to review Euro 2012 qualifying.
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Total Soccer Show ET - USA v Honduras Opta Stats
Review of USA vs Honduras with Albert, Daryl and Taylor giving their initial reactions, then calling up Opta analyst Pete Brownell to see if their uninformed observations match up with the numbers and heat maps. Euro 2012 qualifying also discussed and we close with a Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 112 - Tactical Unawareness
We preview the USA v. Honduras game and the Euro 2012 qualifying groups finale, plus CVSA drama and a British players themed Wikipedia Game.
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