Premier League has a Return Date and Forbes journalist Mike Meehall Wood

06/08/20 • 33 min

The Premier League is back. Project Restart was voted on by all 20 clubs unanimously for a return date of June 17.

On the inaugural episode of Premier League Yanker, I invited Mike Meehall Wood, contributor for Forbes Magazine, who covers the Premier League football extensively to give insight on Project Restart. His insight from across the pond is valuable for any Premier League fan who wants to know the details of the restart and all things leading up to the first fixtures on June 17.

We discuss:

Testing measures amid COVID-19 and how positive test results could impact gameplay
How public outcry and a potential public relations nightmare factored into the decision to restart play
Economic relevancy of fans in the stadium
Impact to the Champions' League
Why all eyes have been on Bundesliga leading up to Project Restart
Should a Liverpool championship have an asterisk beside it in the record books?
Vic's "English" accent

Connect with the Guest--

Follow Mike on Twitter here >> Mike Meehall Wood @mikemeehallwood)
Read Mike's article on Forbes >> Premier League Set For June 17 Restart As Four More Premier League Players Test Positive For COVID-19 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemeehallwood/2020/05/28/four-more-premier-league-players-test-positive-for-covid-19-as-league-resumes-full-contact-training/#3e282b6f8e48)

** Connect with your host, Victor Salazar, on Twitter here >> Victor @vicmatic1119 **

Subscribe, follow, and review Premier League Yanker on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

The Premier League is back. Project Restart was voted on by all 20 clubs unanimously for a return date of June 17.

We discuss:

Testing measures amid COVID-19 and how positive test results could impact gameplay
How public outcry and a potential public relations nightmare factored into the decision to restart play
Economic relevancy of fans in the stadium
Impact to the Champions' League
Why all eyes have been on Bundesliga leading up to Project Restart
Should a Liverpool championship have an asterisk beside it in the record books?
Vic's "English" accent

Connect with the Guest--

Follow Mike on Twitter here >> Mike Meehall Wood @mikemeehallwood)
Read Mike's article on Forbes >> Premier League Set For June 17 Restart As Four More Premier League Players Test Positive For COVID-19 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemeehallwood/2020/05/28/four-more-premier-league-players-test-positive-for-covid-19-as-league-resumes-full-contact-training/#3e282b6f8e48)

** Connect with your host, Victor Salazar, on Twitter here >> Victor @vicmatic1119 **

Subscribe, follow, and review Premier League Yanker on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

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Welcome to the Premier League Yanker -- (coming soon)

Introducing "Premier League Yanker," one American's take on English football. Dive into all things Premier League with host and American Yanker, Victor Salazar. You'll find matchday recaps, previews, rumors, and transfer market news. And as much as Vic thinks he knows it all, expect guests and interviews from around the league. "Premier League Yanker" isn’t afraid to tell it like it is, like how Premier League is the most competitive and entertaining football league in the world and why Theirry Henry is the greatest Premier League footballer of all time. You’re gonna laugh while getting an American outlook on English football/soccer. So hop on the trolley and subscribe now on Apple podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast app so you won’t miss a minute of the action.

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Next Episode

Recapping the Premier League Before Covid-19 and Aston Villa Reporter Liam Bryan

Before the restart, the Premier League Yanker shares a quick recap of where the season left off before the pandemic.

Liverpool, one of the best of all time?
Arsenal and Tottenham, new manager new results?
Leicester City, is this club for real?
Chelsea, will youth and experience help?
Manchester City, what's this squad playing for?
Manchester United, what's the right formula to bring them back to glory?

Premier League Yanker also interviews Liam Bryan, an Aston Villa reporter before Aston Villa officially restarts the season against Sheffield United June 17.

Liam Bryan is a reporter for the Villa View in England who also writes for 7500 to Holte. Liam is a 15-year-old phenom in journalism and sports reporting. We discuss Villa’s chances of avoiding relegation and what must happen for Villa to survive this season and thrive in next season.

**Vote for Liam to win Best New Content Creator for the Football Content Awards. Simply tag "@westmidfooty" under the Football Content Awards Instagram Page >> https://www.instagram.com/football.content.awards/

** Connect with your host, Victor Salazar, on Twitter here >> Victor @vicmatic1119 **

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