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Bundesliga players are just well paid lab rats May 18, 2020

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Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has said that he does not feel that he is part of an experiment as the Bundesliga prepares for its grand return on Saturday. Mike and Paul beg to differ. Or do they? Tune in to find out!

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The next evolution of football analytics May 14, 2020

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Paul and Giels talk about the difference between data and intelligence, how well clubs are integrating football analytics into their day-to-day operations, working with Roberto Martinez for the Belgium national side, and who is better: Messi or Ronaldo? Optional listening pre-cursor to this pod. Messi v. Ronaldo article.

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Kyle Walker doesn't give a toss about public health regulations May 11, 2020

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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says he feels he is "being harassed" after it was reported he had broken social distancing rules yet again. Walker confirmed he went to Sheffield to see his sister on Wednesday to give her a birthday present and hugged her. He then admitted he travelled to his parent's house to "pick up some home-cooked meals." Did Kyle Walker get the memo or does he just not give a toss? Mike and Paul discuss.

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Ángel Di María's wife thinks England is a proper shit hole May 07, 2020

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Angel Di Maria's wife launches a vicious and astonishing attack on the city of Manchester... and Mike and Paul largely agree with her.

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Manchester United reject Marcos Rojo flaunts lockdown laws May 04, 2020

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Marcus Rojo was seen playing cards and smoking with friends in his homeland in pictures taken by his brother, Franco, that were later deleted from social media. Mike and Paul discuss this bad boy.

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Have Kylian Mbappé and Neymar played their last game at PSG? Apr 30, 2020

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Mike and Paul discuss the ramifications of the end of the French Ligue 1 Conforama this season on plans to restart the English Premier League.

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Everton flop Moise Kean hosts elaborate sex party during pandemic Apr 27, 2020

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Chelsea players refuse to take a pay cut amidst the pandemic, Manchester United will likely use Coronavirus as an excuse not sign any big players for a while, and Everton flop Moise Kean doesn't give a toss about public health as he hosts a sex party at his apartment.

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Super agent Jon Smith weighs in on likely Saudi takeover of Newcastle United Football Club Apr 22, 2020

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Special guest Paul talks to football agent Jon Smith about the effects of Coronavirus on football, Steve Bruce's tenure at St. James' Park which may now be in doubt, and the Saudi takeover of Newcastle which is all but rubber stamped. Link to first appearance: https://www.eplpod.com/?p=1372 Link to book: https://www.amazon.ca/Deal-Inside-World-Super-Agent/dp/1472123034

A brief history of our spoofs and goofs Apr 20, 2020

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Mike and Paul look back on some of the dumb jokes they've made on EPLpod, most of which have been deemed terribly unfunny by most everyone.

NOTE: There is no actual football talk in this episode.

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The legal ramifications of COVID-19 on the Premier League Apr 15, 2020

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The Legend speaks to Daniel Geey who is the UK’s most highly respected sports, competition and regulatory lawyer. The two talk about player contracts, the new transfer market, and the possibility of a new footballing era.

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Buy Daniel's book Done Deal: An Insider's Guide to Football Contracts, Multi-Million Pound Transfers and Premier League Big Business