Oh, For Frank’s Sake

First of all, credit where credit is due: England were outclassed by Germany, and no amount of finger-pointing over Frank Lampard’s disallowed goal will change that. The more deserving side won the day. Now, having gotten that off my chest: Would somebody please tell me how exactly this wasn’t a goal? The refereeing at this [...]

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So much for soccer.

It seems I am destined for another season of soccer-related disillusionment. My beloved Spurs, for all that the squad looks good on paper, do not play on paper, and are thus languishing at the bottom of the league with zero wins and two ties after eight games. My predictions for the Premiership this season have [...]

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In appreciation of Argentinean soccer

I may be the first and only Englishman ever to write these words; indeed, even to think them might be called heretical if not downright treasonous. That said, England haven’t given me much to shout from the rooftops about, unless I wish to spend a great deal of time shouting ‘fuck’. Besides, I tend to [...]

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