The Origins & Heroines of Women’s Soccer in England…(“quite unsuitable for females” it was said). Oh my… Continue reading
Posts from ‘July, 2013’
Women’s football’s forgotten heroines
Manchester United reject £20m Chelsea bid for Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney looks likely to leave Manchester United with Chelsea desperate to secure his services. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA
Chelsea “furious.” Wayne Rooney is “angry and confused.” David Moyes is “playing hardball. This week, the EPL is better than Coronation Street and just as disconnected from reality. Wayne Rooney’s value is now a figment of somebody’s imagination… Continue reading
Top Soccer Books to Read This Summer
Remember: The World is a Ball was listed as Top Soccer Books To Read, by Bleacher Report. Soccer, meaning, the games, the fans, the religion and cross-cultural power… Continue reading
How Muslims are changing English football culture
Papiss Cissé, striker for Newcastle United
English Premier League now has 40 Muslim players… the impact.
“Children playing football in the parks of Newcastle have even been spotted falling to their knees as if in prayer themselves after scoring a goal.”… Continue reading
Neymar, whatever!
According to John Doyle, Brazil looks dazzling at times but must improve tactically. (Andre Penner/AP)
Brazil not “ready” to win World Cup. Tactics are “jejune”, this guy says… Continue reading
