Talent Spotter: The Basque Wayne Rooney

By Declan Olley (@DecTHFC)

Just over two years ago a 16 year old from Pamplona made Spanish football history. He became the youngest goalscorer in both La Liga and Athletic Bilbao’s history.

Go back another seven years and a teenager from Liverpool introduced himself to English football in a similar vein. His goal against Arsenal for Everton saw him, at that moment in time, become the youngest goal scorer in the history of the Premier League (James Vaughan now holds the record).

The two players however, have chosen different routes since there goals.

Episode 7 - What A 'Tache!

Gary Speed’s sad death leads the NPLP team to pay tribute to a Premier League legend.

The month of ‘Movember’ is drawing to a close, so the boys take a look at their Top Three footballers with moustaches.

As well as that, David Beckham’s future is a topic that sparks debate amongst NPLP.

There is also a competition for you lovely listeners. Remember to send your answers, accompanied by a question for the boys or simply a funny football story, to notpremierleagueproven@hotmail.co.uk (Competition only open to UK Residents and competition closes on Friday 9th Decemeber 2011).

You can also support NPLP via Twitter: @NPLP_Podcast , Facebook: NPLP Podcast or visit the website http://notpremierleagueprovenp0dcast.blogspot.com/

Videos for Episode Seven

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Thompson Talks Tactics: Liverpool 1-1 Manchester City (27/11/11)

By Sam Thompson

Who needed the win more? Who has the best right back? Would Man City finally lose? Billed as my game of the week on the podcast, here are my thoughts on Manchester City's draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday... 

Topping's Tantrum: Aston Villa and Alex Mcleish

By Bill Topping

There seems no better place to start my blog than the team lying closest to my heart: Aston Villa Football Club.

It will not surprise you that I generally look at life with a pessimistic mindset and it is this that means Villa and me are a match made in heaven.

Dan's Debate: Football needs to lose its heads, before it loses its head.

By Dan Sampayo

Sepp Blatter has, since his tenure began in 1998, constantly been in the media spotlight. From financial mismanagement, to lurid slurs on women’s football and most recently his ludicrous claims that racism can be solved with a handshake, Blatter has somehow remained in his position as the most influential and important man in football.

After a week of relentless criticism that has been levelled at the 75 year old, Blatter has now claimed that the case is over, closed, no more – but somehow he’s still the President of Fifa.

Episode 6 - Paul Ince? Are You Sure?

The NPLP team talk about Public Enemy Number One (Sepp Blatter) in what is sure to be the first of many debates about the FIFA President.

There was also the small matter of the Premier League returning this weekend as well as a host of European action for all the boys to run the rule over.

And as a word of warning Sam gets emotional about the tenth anniversary of Ipswich Town 1 Inter Milan 0!

Send your emails to notpremierleagueproven@hotmail.co.uk so that the boys can discuss the topics that you really care about!

You can also support NPLP via Twitter: @NPLP_Podcast , Facebook: NPLP Podcast or visit the website http://notpremierleagueprovenp0dcast.blogspot.com/

(It was a busy day in the newsroom when recording, so we apologise for any background noise).

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Let Me Take You Back ... To 14th April 2009

By Jack Reed

In the week of a fiercely competitive night game at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Liverpool, let me take you back to the 14^thof April 2009.

A Champions League quarter final encounter where Chelsea took a commanding 3-1 lead after a brilliant performance at Anfield two weeks before. What unfolded in the second leg is one of the most entertaining Champions League nights there has ever been.

Something For The Weekend: Our Trip To Wembley

By Josh Morl

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for.


What do we really look like?


There’s only one way to find out by watching our visit to Wembley.


Click READ MORE to see the video!

Talent Spotter: The Rolls-Reus of Germany

 By Declan Olley

   It’s so predictable what happens when a young player has a flying start to the season for a club that is seen beneath the elite.

They become Europe’s most sought after player. They are wanted by the Bayern Munich’s and Manchester City’s of this world. They will be offered double or even treble the wage that they are currently on.

Well that’s what’s happening to Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marco Reus. No sooner has he scored eight goals in 12 games he is Bayern Munich’s and Manchester City’s main target.

Episode 5 - We Parker-ed The Bus

Listen to the reaction from the boys after their big day at Wembley as they saw England become world champions... well sort of.

There’s also this week’s e-mail which gets the NPLP team thinking of their favourite commentary moments.

And not to forget Top Three, where the boys take a trip down memory lane as they recall their best England performances in their lifetime.

Remember to keep sending in your emails to notpremierleagueproven@hotmail.co.uk so that the boys can discuss the topics that you really care about!

You can also support NPLP via Twitter: @NPLP_Podcast  or Facebook: NPLP Podcast.

Don’t forget to tell your friends and spread the word!

Videos for Episode Five

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Thompson Talks Tactics: England 1-0 Spain (12/11/11)

By Sam Thompson

On a night where England’s doggedness in defence was too much for Spain’s flair and movement, here are ten observations from Wembley…

Episode 4 - Sir Gabby of Solihull

NPLP are off to Wembley this week, and what better way to celebrate this joyous occasion by talking all things England vs. Spain.

Don’t worry though, the regular features like Premier League review, quote of the week and top three are all there for your lovely listening.

Remember to keep sending in your emails to notpremierleagueproven@hotmail.co.uk so that the boys can discuss the topics that you really care about!

You can also support NPLP via Twitter: @NPLP_Podcast , Facebook: NPLP Podcast or visit the website http://notpremierleagueprovenp0dcast.blogspot.com/

Don’t forget to tell your friends and spread the word!

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Episode 3 - You Couldn't Write It

The month of November is here, and so are NPLP (and Jack).

This week the boys discuss their favourite outfield players...to have played in goal, take a look at the Ballon d’Or shortlist as well as reveal their Premier League relegation candidates.

Just like Sam this week, e-mail us your football questions you would like us to discuss to notpremierleagueproven@hotmail.co.uk

You can also support NPLP via Twitter: @NPLP_Podcast and Facebook: NPLP Podcast.

Videos for Episode Three

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