Tag Archives: FIFA

My manifesto to save football from itself

Posted on 31/01/2022 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

It’s fitting that a significant section of society and its institutions should begin to emulate the behaviour of the government it elected. Still, while too many did, most didn’t vote for Boris Johnson. And no wonder, even before being elected … Continue reading →

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Hollow Knight – Metroidvania meets Masochism

Posted on 30/04/2019 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

Until recently I’d never heard of the Metroidvania genre. In my defence, I’m only a casual ‘silver’ gamer. On average I game for about five or six hours a week. These aren’t enthusiast numbers, not even close. Down the years … Continue reading →

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The 2018 World Cup – but do I give a fuck?

Posted on 13/06/2018 by Wichita Lineman Was A Song I Once Heard

I’ve never experienced such disinterest on the eve of a World Cup before – and it’s made me wonder why. I refute that it’s due to Russia hosting it. Yes, there’s good reasons why that should matter; it’s a country … 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 →

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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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