Arsenal have announced they are to seek 55 redundancies as the financial impact of Covid-19 hits the club. But what of their owner? According to various sources, he could save those 55 jobs by using less than 2% of the interest on his annual wealth. But no, instead, he's going to kick them out in the cold during a pandemic. Brave stuff!  OIN OUR FPL Deadline: September 11 at midnight (EST) The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on September 11th, 2020, at midnight. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now.Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpodPayPal 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winnersAfter satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel.Money Distribution:1st place: 60% of all total proceeds.2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds.3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds.FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely.Best of luck, chappies!

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Arsenal's owner Stan Kroenke is a miserable bastard

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley, to claw their way into the Europa League.  JOIN OUR FPL Deadline: September 11 at midnight (EST) The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on September 11th, 2020, at midnight. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now.Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpodPayPal 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winnersAfter satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel.Money Distribution:1st place: 60% of all total proceeds.2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds.3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds.FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely.Best of luck, chappies!

Arsenal claw their way into Shame Cup

The English football season may be all done and dusted, minus the FA Cup between Chelsea and Arsenal this week, but behind the scenes, work is just getting started on a potentially groundbreaking lawsuit that could have a profound difference on all professional sports. Let the data fight commence!  JOIN OUR FPL Deadline: September 11 at midnight (EST) The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on September 11th, 2020, at midnight. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now.Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpodPayPal 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winnersAfter satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel.Money Distribution:1st place: 60% of all total proceeds.2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds.3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds.FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee.The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely.Best of luck, chappies!

Can You Imagine A World Without Lawyers?

Aston Villa’s draw was enough to keep them in the division on 35 points, one ahead of Watford, who lost 3-2 at Arsenal, and Bournemouth, whose 3-1 victory at Everton was just not enough as Manchester United finish on the podium. Mike and Paul discuss.  JOIN OUR FPL Deadline: September 11 at midnight (EST) The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on September 11th, 2020, at midnight. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). The podcast is 100% listener funded and we’d like to keep it that way for now.Link to our Patreon: patreon.com/eplpodPayPal 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winnersAfter satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel.Money Distribution:1st place: 60% of all total proceeds.2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds.3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds.FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee.The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely.Best of luck, chappies!

Enjoy the Championship, tossers!

Manchester United draw West Ham United to pull up to third in the table. Even though Liverpool have nothing to play for, they still crush Chelsea who very much has everything to still play for. Paul's beloved Arsenal lose to Aston Villa! LOL.  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL   Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020   The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

Manchester United triumphantly climb up to third place

After David De Gea's performance against Chelsea at Wembley, the jury is now out on whether or not he should stay at the club or make way for Dean Henderson. Mike and Paul discuss.  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL   Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020   The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

Manchester United's David de Gea needs to be sold

The Legend chats with The Totally Football's James Richardson about Financial Fair Play, the new five substitution rule, and how to effectively learn a language.  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL   Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020   The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

In conversation with James Richardson

Spur manager, crusty old Jose Mourinho, says "it means the world" to beat Arsenal in his first North London derby. Well, he has the many blunders of David Luiz to thank for that as The Legend and an inebriate Special Guest Paul discuss.  The Inbetweeners James Buckley stops by the pod and reveals one of Paul's deep, darkest medical secrets.  In part three, The Legend chats with Lee Hemmings who is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Player LENS.  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL   Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020   The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

Awful David Luiz hands Spurs the North London Derby

Burnley's hopes of European qualification were boosted by completing the double over West Ham with a 1-0 win which owed plenty to some fine goalkeeping from Nick Pope at the London Stadium. Maybe Moyes should have made more than just 2 out of allowed 5 substitutions? With the second substitutions coming in the 85th minute... Yikes!  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL   Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020   The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies!  

You're allowed FIVE subs, David Moyes!

Mason Greenwood scored two brilliant goals in a 5-2 hammering of relegation-threatened Bournemouth. Greenwood is widely considered one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from United's academy in recent years which begs the question: what's he worth?  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL   Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020   The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

Mason Greenwood is worth gazillions

A calamitous display from Chelsea at West Ham now put them only two points above God's team, Manchester United. Mike and Paul discuss.  Paywall will be back up August 12, 2020 JOIN OUR FPL Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020 The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

Chelsea close to slipping into dirty and shameful Europa territory

The Legend and Special Guest Paul talk about a wild weekend in the FA Cup, the new “Wagatha Christie” twist as Becky launches a lawsuit against Coleen Rooney, and Watford's lockdown bad boys.  JOIN OUR FPL Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020 The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies! 

FA Cup semi-final: Man Utd face Chelsea while Arsenal take on Man City at Wembley

Special Guest Paul chats with Retexo founder Charles Gould about how off-field-qualitative-data-driven decision making can improve the bottom line at your club every bit as much as on-field variety.   Follow Charles at @ckegould and check out @retexo_insights newly minted podcast, Retexo Exchange.

Off-field metrics are the new frontier

Sir Ben is back to sit in with Special Guest (turned host) Paul to wade through the weekend that was in the Premier League.

Maupay makes Arsenal pay

Joe Devine talks about running and producing Tifo Football. What makes a great football video? How long does it take to put together one of his videos? And just how important is the transfer window to the football media landscape. All of that and so much more on this episode of EPLpod!  JOIN OUR FPL Deadline: Midday 8 August 2020 The rules are going to be as follows: The league will be closed off on August 8th, 2020, at noon EST. The entrance fee has two components: A $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 and we really appreciate the support (a contribution of $4 per month equates to 50 cents per episode). 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’ 100% of PayPal funds raised go to the winners After satisfying entry requirements, you’ll be sent the league code by Mike via email. You’ll also receive access to our Super Secret Slack channel. Money Distribution: 1st place: 60% of all total proceeds. 2nd place: 30% of all total proceeds. 3rd place: 10% of all total proceeds. FYI: PayPal extracts a modest transaction fee. The rules of FPL can be found on their website: fantasy.premierleague.com We’d suggest that you read them closely. Best of luck, chappies!

How to make a great Youtube video on football

The English Premier League just got a whole lot sexier thanks to the juicy analysis provided by legendary football pundits, Mike and Paul.