Category Archives: Sports

Previewing the World Cup Quarter-Finals

Posted on 02/07/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

And just like that we’re reached the final stages of the competition. I’ve loved it so far, it’s been my favourite World Cup since Italia 90, which was also my first. Before I preview the four quarter-finals, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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Luis Suarez and Giorgio Chiellini, what did you see?

Posted on 26/06/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

So we’re in the midst of the best, most exciting, unpredictable World Cup in generations. Happy days, right? Nearly. On Tuesday during a match between Italy and Uruguay, an event occurred, which allowed a cultural malignancy to mushroom further. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Biting?, FIFA, Giorgio Chiellini, Introspection, Italy, Luis Suarez, Madeleine McCann, Princess Diana, September 9/11, Think for yourself, Uruguay, World Cup 2014 | 1 Comment

World Cup Preview

Posted on 11/06/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

And just like that, the World Cup is upon us. The few days before the tournament gets underway always brings mixed emotions. It makes you ponder the conceptual accuracy of time, as the last World Cup in South Africa doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Why is David Moyes, David Moyes?

Posted on 01/05/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

So David Moyes has been sacked by Manchester United, what did we learn? About football? Not a lot. Inevitably and frustratingly in the aftermath people have dwelt on the trivial questions. There’s been the endless, tedious dissecting as to why … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged Alex Ferguson, Arsenal, Brendan Rodgers, Celebrity Culture, Chelsea, David Moyes, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mediocrity, Middle managers, Roberto Martinez, Sam Allardyce, The Premier League, Tiger Woods, Tony Pulis | Leave a comment

The Premier League Quarterly Report – The Final Furlong

Posted on 23/03/2014 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

Ah spring time, the nights are getting longer, and it’s finally light outside when I make my way to work. Small mercies. The spring equinox also signals the time of year when all the major issues in the various leagues … Continue reading →

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