English Premier League podcast: EPLpod

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Euro 2020: England finally beat the Germans! Jun 29, 2021

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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!

Euro 2020: Holland's Matthijs de Ligt transitions to European handball Jun 28, 2021

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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!

UEFA's Aleksander Čeferin is a coward Jun 24, 2021

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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.

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Euro 2020: This is the worst Euros ever Jun 21, 2021

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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!

Ronaldo costs Coca-Cola dweebs four billion smackers Jun 17, 2021

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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.

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Euro 2020: England beat World Cup finalists Jun 14, 2021

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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.

Euro 2020: Phil Foden's butcher cut his hair Jun 10, 2021

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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 family’
Insert email address: macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com); hit ‘next’
Insert amount (20 USD); hit ‘continue’
In the PayPal note, simply write the name of the country which you think will win the Euros.

100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners

After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent confirmation.

FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee.

How it works: In the PayPal note, write the name of the country you think will win the Euros. If you’re correct, you win. All picks will be placed in a Google sheets document. You will be able to view the document right after the deadline. One pick per Patreon supporter. What if there are multiple winners? The prize money will be split evenly amongst the winners.

Euro 2020: France could field two Euro winning squads Jun 07, 2021

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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

Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod

PayPal instructions

Select ‘Pay or send money’
Select ‘Send money to friends of family’
Insert email address: macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com); hit ‘next’
Insert amount (20 USD); hit ‘continue’
In the PayPal note, simply write the name of the country which you think will win the Euros.

100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners

After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent confirmation.

FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee.

After releasing Luis Suárez for being too old, Barcelona sign lots of old players Jun 03, 2021

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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.

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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

Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod

PayPal instructions

Select ‘Pay or send money’
Select ‘Send money to friends of family’
Insert email address: macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com); hit ‘next’
Insert amount (20 USD); hit ‘continue’
In the PayPal note, simply write the name of the country which you think will win the Euros.

100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners

After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent confirmation.

FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee.

Manchester City wallow in agony as they completely blow it in Champions League Final May 30, 2021

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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

Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpod

PayPal instructions

Select ‘Pay or send money’
Select ‘Send money to friends of family’
Insert email address: macdonald.mikemacdonald@gmail.com); hit ‘next’
Insert amount (20 USD); hit ‘continue’
In the PayPal note, simply write the name of the country which you think will win the Euros.

100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners

After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent confirmation.

FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee.