Monthly Archives: January 2010

The CAN Burkina Faso Debacle…

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Elliott

I am covering the African Cup of Nations at Worldcupblog and have a little word association game to describe the opening game, Ivory Coast-Burkina Faso 0-0 draw.

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Togo Tragedy & Recidivist Discourse of Fear

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Elliott

The Togo tragedy was just that – a tragedy. That it preceded a moment of optimism, the coming World Cup in South Africa, merely augmented the emotional impact of such a disastrous set of circumstances. While mainstream media batted its … Continue reading →

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Gonzalo Higuain, the Next…Gonzalo Higuain

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Elliott

Every star player’s career starts as a collection of trite similes. If fortune smiles upon this young man, he will play for a top club and be compared to the ghosts of European Cups past. But then, one day, his … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Content Thievery, Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Elliott

Hello, fellow Americans. Have you ever heard of “Teletext”? Me neither. Think Atari graphics meets the ESPN gamecast, but twice as slow and cool. Sadly, this technology is going the way of the dodo due to your love of Apple. … Continue reading →

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Now is Not the Time for Satirists….

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Elliott

So, my tongue & cheek series on the African World Cup has taken a grisly turn – the horrific incident in Togo. I am still in a state of shock, sadness, and solidarity: my prayers are with the Togo players, … Continue reading →

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Rooney As Sole Striker Is Like Walking…

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Elliott

“Up The Hill Backwards” by David Bowie

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The Ivory Coast CAN Key Matchup

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Elliott

I have provided an in depth analysis of the greatest obstacle to the mighty Elephants’ trample towards African glory. Read here.

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The Dirt on Dirty Donovan's Dirtyness

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Elliott

Yes, the picture of the former US president reading a book upside down has made a special return appearance. No, I am not starting a “every Tuesday” Spanglish refresher lesson. Most of you failed the final quiz, I realized I … Continue reading →

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This Loco American Sport of Soccer – Part 1

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Elliott

Ahem, European readers. Just as I click “all read” when you began to dabble about cricket, rugby, or the Scottish national team, I now give you fair warning – this is a rambling and incoherent essay on North American football … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Content Stealery – Part One

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Elliott

For those of you aficionados of cinema, Eusebio at Uno o Dos Toques has attempted valiantly to answer a very basic question: why do football movies inevitably suck? Eusebio looks at films from all walks of sport, and also has … Continue reading →

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