Thoughts on 2020, and a Question for 2021
There isn’t much I can add to what’s already been said about 2020. But I do have a question for my readers about 2021. We’ll get to the question (or…
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Paul Gerald
Boxing Day Football Fixtures, Past and Present
Boxing Day football fixtures have been a tradition in England for decades, so let’s review some of the more interesting ones for 2020 and then take a look back at memorable Boxing…
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Carabao Cup Final Moved to April 25, 2021
The English Football League has rescheduled the final of the Carabao Cup, also known as the League Cup or EFL Cup, from February 28 to April 25, 2021. The EFL…
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Previewing the League Cup Quarterfinals on ESPN+
This week sees the quarterfinals of the English League Cup on ESPN+ in America (DAZN in Canada), so let’s take a look at the matchups. (Disclaimer: Some of the links below…
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A Guide to the Must See Historic Football Stadiums in England
One of the best things about seeing games in person is that many of the English football stadiums are worthy destinations in their own right. So here’s our football ground…
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English Clubs in the UEFA Europa League Draw
Now that we have the UEFA Europa League Draw for the Round of 32, we can see who the English teams still in it will be playing. Also, when are…
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English Clubs in the UEFA Champions League Draw
The UEFA Champions League draw was held on Monday, December 14, so now three English clubs know who they will be playing when the Round of 16 kicks off in…
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I Took an Englishman to a Tennessee Vols Football Game
Before I started helping (mostly) Americans see soccer games in England, I was a sportswriter and a travel writer. One of my stories from that time is when I took…
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Crystal Palace Tickets Available for the 2020-21 Season
For the first time since March, we are selling Premier League tickets — in this case, Crystal Palace tickets as part of a hospitality package. (Update December 14, 2020: Not…
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Here are the Ted Lasso Filming Locations
If you enjoy the AppleTV show “Ted Lasso,” perhaps you have wondered where they actually shoot it. Well, here are the Ted Lasso filming locations. (Disclaimer: Some of the links…
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