Owatalk weblog - now you're talking. This weblog is a commentary on a number of football related topics spanning various leagues and tournaments. http://www.owatalk.com en-us The 2008/9 A-League season kicks off this week in what looks the last time it will kick-off as an eight team league. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=421 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:06:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=421 The 2008/9 English Premier League season kicks off next week and just like last season there is all the buzz and excitement associated with a new season. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=419 Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:40:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=419 Spain were this morning crowned European champions after beating Germany in the Euro 2008 final in Vienna through a Fernando Torres goal in the first half. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=402 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:53:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=402 Spain will meet Germany in the final of Euro 2008 after easily beating Russia 3-0 in the semi-finals. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=398 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:58:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=398 The second semi-final of Euro 2008 will see Spain face Russia again and I think this time they will face a totally different Russian side from the one they beat in Group C's opening group. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=395 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:25:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=395 The Netherlands will face Russia in their Euro 2008 quarter-final match after Russia beat Sweden 2-0 in this morning's match http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=393 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=393 Chelsea has now appointed Luiz Felipe Scolari to replace Avram Grant and he will take his appointment at the end of the Euro 2008 tournament http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=391 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:30:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=391 In a few days time the Euro 2008 tournament kicks off with co-hosts Switzerland taking on the Czech Republic in a Group A match. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=385 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:27:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=385 Chelsea over the weekend parted company with their manager Avram Grant after Grant failed to get any silverware during his eight months in charge http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=377 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:33:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=377 Manchester United won the UEFA Champions league final this morning after beating Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=376 Thu, 22 May 2008 21:31:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=376 Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, host of this year's UEFA Champions league final will host an all English final after Manchester United brushed aside Barcelona and Chelsea beat Liverpool in the semis. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=364 Thu, 1 May 2008 21:42:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=364 While there is a tie at the top in the English Premiership, I think it’s the battle to avoid relegation that has become the most interesting after this weekend’s matches. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=363 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:13:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=363 Chelsea's draw this morning against Wigan has almost handed the title to Manchester United because the draw means that Chelsea now trail the Old Trafford outfit by five points with only four games to go http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=358 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:30:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=358 Liverpool will meet Chelsea whilst Manchester United will clash with Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=355 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:13:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=355 I was disappointed to see West Bromwich Albion miss out on the FA Cup final at Wembley when they lost to Porthsmouth in the semi-finals at the weekend http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=354 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:46:00 +1000 http://www.owatalk.com/blog.php?myess1=354