Meet the regular contributors of Champions League Talk:
Lonnie Smetana is the lead writer/editor for Champions League Talk. Lonnie is a web developer by day and a prolific football writer by night. The Canadian resident has been a passionate football/soccer observer for over 10 years. Following the trials and tribulations of European club teams large and small, Lonnie has developed a thorough knowledge of the European scene and enjoys sharing that with Champions League Talk readers. He’s appeared on the EPL Talk Show and nationally syndicated radio shows, and was a key contributor to the successful EPL Talk Magazine.
Mike is a longtime journalist and short time blogger. He loves both kinds of football (American and the world game). Social media, connectivity and gadgets fascinate him and he cannot live without ESPN, FSC, Wired and those people who are important to him. Mike also blogs at http://startingeleven.blogspot.com/
The Gaffer, founder of Champions League Talk, has been following football/soccer for more than 30 years. Born in Wales, he is a former journalist who now lives in Florida and spends his time analyzing the influence of soccer worldwide. His writing credentials include The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Illustrated, South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the now defunct Matchday Magazine.
