Monthly Archives: September 2011

Jean Baudrillard Analyzes American Celebrity Fans of Arsenal

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Elliott

In our never-ending search for truth, we have consulted a preeminent French cultural expert on a stunning phenomenon: American celebrities professing love to a UK-based soccer club which has not won anything for over 6 years. Who? What? Where? When? … Continue reading →

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Frank Lampard: the Diary of an Old Midfielder

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Elliott

FOREWORD Frank Lampard kept a diary from September 1, 2011 until June 2012. Initially, he wrote it strictly for himself. Then, upon seeing the success of second rate player autobiographies, he decided that when the season was over, he would … Continue reading →

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INTERMEDIATE SPANGLISH: How to Say “El Nino” Torres

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Elliott

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Soccerverse Justice: Paper Tigers that Should Have Been….

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Elliott

So, a few weeks ago, the Portuguese federation banned Ricardo Carvahlo for a year because he skipped out on a national team practice. A pretty harsh punishment, right? If Allen Iverson, the former NBA player, had been dealt with accordingly, … Continue reading →

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Hargreaves’ Debut Leads to Banter of the Unstomachable Kind

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Elliott

James: Hello, this is James reporting live from the Etihad Stadium, where we’ve got some lovely cup football to share with you on this very fine afternoon. I’m joined by my long-time colleague, John, and John, I certainly have to … Continue reading →

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RojaDirecta – the Hopefully Sweet Sweet Revenge of the Jedi

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Elliott

In our first segment on RojaDirecta several years ago, we documented their success in Spain at defending a lawsuit vs. copyright-hostage-holders. However, the tides turned, and in our last segment, we mocked the idiocy of the US government for seizing … Continue reading →

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You Have a Kantian Moral Obligation to Donate $10. Right Now

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Elliott

So, a new sports website, featuring the likes of Bethlehem Shoals, Eric Freeman, and Fredorrarci, is nearing lift off. There’s just one problem: NASA has privatized space travel, so these fine gentlemen need your kind contributions to get this ship … Continue reading →

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FIRST EVER & Life Affirming Champions League Open Thread

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Elliott

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The Infinite Jest of Being a Madrid Fan while Messi Plays for Barca: A Tribute to David Foster Wallace

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Elliott

Three years ago to this day, American novelist, journalist, and professor extraordinaire David Foster Wallace took his own life. If the present is walking in the shadows of our ancestors, then these are dark times indeed. DFW’s excitement at ideas, … Continue reading →

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Possible Permutations of United’s Partial Flotation in Singapore

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Elliott

After our last post on club ownership, some curious readers and tweeters have asked – what exactly is a “partial flotation” on a stock market? What does Manchester United plan to do? Generally, the Red Devils want to go public, … Continue reading →

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