From the soul-crushing Catalans who lay siege to the crafty Valencia that lay traps at every corner, this series has focused heavily on the tactics of La Liga’s finest. But, whether it be war or sport, the times change, the tides turn, and technology rears its head. Those who fail to embrace the future, to [...]

We started with a noble mission – eliminate all debt in all of football. Football is more than a business – it is a way of life. And debt forever and irreparably harms the sport. Debt is the spoiled apple that ruins the barrel, the black plague that springs from victim to victim. We must [...]

I have a confession – this serial post/column/story has shattered and questioned every single one of my assumptions and goals. And that’s okay.
I started this concept as a tongue and cheek satire – in our society, at least America, we increasingly fetishize younger and younger athletes. The concept of “ESPNU” for people to oggle [...]

Not all Spanish tribes suffocate their prey like the constricting Catalans. A fierce and respected tribe to the South, Valencia, sits back and springs traps. The Valencians are led by the shifty spy Villa who lives in the enemy’s shadows, and they are a force to be reckoned with…

So, perhaps you’ve noticed the amount of cyber ink spilt on supporter’s trusts. The idea is intriguing – supporters care about the club and provide a long-term voice of reason to combat shortsighted executives. In a time of crushing debt and looming administration, the fundamental economics of football are flawed and alternative organizational structures certainly [...]

Today we welcome a guestpost from the best satirical soccer blogger not named Bedorarrci, the one and only Nick Dunmore of the ever excellent FISTEDAWAY.

Rafael Benitez has assured some guy that he is not finished at Anfield, whatever it is he happens to do there.
Aqueduct, an Italian international – in some kind of sport is [...]

So I realized that in my two years of blogging, I have made a huge mistake – I have somehow avoided the trite comparisons of sport/war and sport/chess. Well, I did touch on weapons in an ages old MLS power ranking, but this simile, like a virgin forest in Alaska, is ripe for a plundering. [...]

So, back in November of last year, Wayne Rooney was playing well and we sung his praises with a look at some trite football cliches. But here’s the dilemma – since that time, Rooney has gone on an even more torrid goalscoring run and his talents transcend “football.” Thus, we present a series of trite [...]