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Category Archives: EPL
Frank Lampard: the Diary of an Old Midfielder
EDITOR’S NOTE We at the Frank-Lampard Appreciation Society knew that releasing his diary, the uncut version a, would ruffle some feathers. Nevertheless, we remain firmly committed to shedding light on the player’s life, thoughts, and ruminations during this darkest of … Continue reading
The John Terry Moralistic Editorial Files, Chapter 1435867205
John Terry has outdone himself, even by his own pathetically low standards. We have a saying in America: three strikes and you’re out. Well, John Terry first shagged teammate Wayne Bridge’s significant other a few years ago. Strike one. This … Continue reading
Presenting Extreme Makeover English Youth Academy Edition!
Hello and welcome to your favorite new television program – EMEYAE (Extreme Makeover English Youth Academy Edition)! We are so excited to see you! Basically, after the new EPPP guidelines were passed, a lot of people got angry. Local communities … Continue reading
The Manchester Derby & a Heavy Dose of Trite Sportswriting
Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford by 6-1. The win was deserved, even if a late deluge of goals made the scoreline slightly more embarrassing than warranted. Still, bloodbaths of this magnitude tend to fray the senses, melt … Continue reading
OWN GOALS – the Futfanatico eBook & some entertaining links
After much deliberation and feedback, the soccer eBook is now available in a DRM-less ePub format at Goodreads. Right here. What does that mean? Well, for those folks who do not have a Kindle or Nook, you can now purchase … Continue reading
Rorschach Tactical Anaysis: Manchester United v. Liverpool
I still remember the days of the anti-intellectual era, so I’m pretty happy to see tactics-speak take a place in our collective chit-chat about soccer. But, at some point, tactics-speak must go beyond tactics-speak. Eventually, all discourses can become a … Continue reading
Frank Lampard: the Diary of an Old Midfielder
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
INTERMEDIATE SPANGLISH: How to Say “El Nino” Torres
Video Credit: Chris Farley, Saturday Night Live
Hargreaves’ Debut Leads to Banter of the Unstomachable Kind
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
Some Soccer Links to Turn that Frown Upside Down
Yes, the transfer rumor treadmill reached an obnoxious pitch right before international friendlies & European qualifiers pitting sharks against minnows. Yawwwwwwn. But don’t worry – the first few weeks of the European season have breathed life into some of my … Continue reading