Unlike other sports leagues around the world, there is not the same level of interest in the Premier League Hall of Fame. Why?

Daniel Taylor, Matt Slater, Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare & Ajay discuss the Hall of Fame as it is, the problems with it & how to fix it going forward.

The 04-05 team also finished 3rd, lost only 5 PL games, had a +32 goal difference and got through the CL group stage. So wouldn’t be pushing that comparison too hard.

What We're Reading Saturday
1. WC 2026: Concerns over fans’ US visas: Adam Crafton (The Athletic)
2. Deal to bring pro soccer and WC guests to Oakland: Eli M. Rosenberg (SF Chronicle)
3. Can San Diego be the Ajax of North America?: Ryan Baldi (The Guardian)

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NEW: FIFA & US tourism sector have raised concerns to US govt, inc meetings at White House, due to fears extreme visa wait times may deter fans from attending ‘26 WC. US visa interview for Mexicans 800 days & Colombians currently 685 - WC is 777 days away! theathletic.com/article/544332…

This documentary Liverpool are making about their final months under Klopp is suddenly taking on more universal appeal…. Wonder how much it will show from the past few weeks.

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Thanks to Cadbury UK, attendees of our regular Reminiscence Sessions were treated to something extra special ❤️

Cadbury and Manchester United are coming together to support Alzheimer's Research UK in the fight to find a cure 🙏

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Re the agreement: sources close to Liverpool say €9m+2m in bonuses, sources closer to Feyenoord insist it is higher at €13-15m. Bit of a gap there in the briefings but the key point is it is agreed! theathletic.com/5446341/2024/0…

Additional: Liverpool also poaching Sipke Hulshoff, an assistant coach at Feyenoord, as well as Ruben Peeters, their head of performance - both to join along with Arne Slot subject to necessary visas etc. theathletic.com/5446341/2024/0…

Breaking: Agreement reached tonight between Liverpool and Feyenoord for Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp. Story The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5446341/2024/0…

Chair of U.S. Travel Geoff Freeman describes a “massive” issue but more optimistic after last week’s WH meeting. Sports immigration expert Travis Murphy more forceful, says he “fears a disaster”. US govt insist it will improve. Full story The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/article/544332…

At World Athletics championships in 2022, hundreds of athletes (let alone fans) had serious visa issues - including farcical scenes where a leading Kenyan sprinter had to dash direct from the airport after securing his visa at last minute. theathletic.com/article/544332…

Issue raised at a White House meeting with senior administration offices by US Travel Association on April 17 - FIFA tell The Athletic | Football they recognise “the urgency” of the matter. US govt say delays caused by Covid-19 backlog & committed to improving. theathletic.com/article/544332…

The US department of State (which handles oversees relations) say they encourage fans from affected countries to apply *now* to avoid problems - but how likely to do that before teams have qualified, tickets sold & games allocated to cities? theathletic.com/article/544332…

The football player turned manager with three names, one rape conviction and many unanswered questions. theathletic.com/5441925/2024/0…

The U.S. immigration system is going to be the story of the 2026 World Cup.