Category Archives: England

A Frown and a Smile

I found this image, up at Obstructed View, particularly delicious, though it’s apparently photo-shopped! (Maybe that makes it even funnier?) It’s also up at New York magazine.

War and reprieve for British fans (and Liberals): Price drops in TV soccer on the horizon

The British media was reporting on Sunday (here, and here for example) that fans will be paying less to watch their games at home next season. The news comes after Ofcom, the regulatory body of the British government, announced measures forcing the TV giant Sky to lower prices perceived as threatening competition. Sky hold a… Read More »

South Africa and FIFA

Here is an interesting article on the World Cup draw “show” and match-ups hosted by Theron.  It was funny how the article mentions, “The only uncomfortable moment came when Blatter forgot the venue of the World Cup’s first match (which, of course, is Johannesburg).  The FIFA president redeemed himself, however, when he announced that the… Read More »

Wi9an Athletic

You have probably heard of Wigan’s destruction while facing Tottenham Spurs this past Saturday. Just in case you have not, here is a link: Tottenham-Wigan Athletic. Wigan took their first step towards the Premier League in 1997 when they won the Third Division under John Deehan.  Paul Jewell then earned promotion to the First Division with… Read More »

Liverpool versus Lyon, tradition versus “soccernomics”

I’m something of a latecomer to following professional club soccer. Although I played the sport growing up in Western North Carolina and have watched every World Cup final since 1990, I’ve been oblivious to the comings and goings of the top European and South American leagues—mostly due to my typically spartan television habits. That’s all… Read More »