Football in the GULag

We Never Make Mistakes

Category: Academia

Velcro Swans

At the dawn of the 2012-13 Premier League season, one of the most interesting narratives revolves around the fate of Liverpool FC. Historically one of the biggest names in football, Liverpool are in a sorry state now – venerable patriarch King ‘Kenny’ Dalglish not only failed to stop the rot, he may have accelerated it.

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“It’s all subtle and submarine”: Miccoli’s Sea-Song

Walking through the endlessly convoluted streets of Palermo last week, I began to notice a particular pitch of silence over the car horns and swallowed Sicilian vowels. Football was not making its voice heard. Read the rest of this entry »

Wag the Dog

Why does the dog wag its tail?
Because the dog is smarter than the tail.
If the tail were smarter, it would wag the dog.

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Michael Owen Walks Into A Bar

Why is it that we find Michael Owen comical? What is it about watching Pippo Inzaghi repeatedly standing offside that forces a smile? Read the rest of this entry »

England on the Couch

The discerning viewer, at Wembley, would not merely be able to hear the roar of the English crowd, but upon closer inspection would also notice paws and a tail. Read the rest of this entry »

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