From the Spot of the Foul

The waste land

Thierry Henry's arrival in New York City this past week evoked a lot of memories. It also made me think of the state of Major League Soccer, and T. S. Eliot.

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Your revolution is now being televised

Gil Scott-Heron writes Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor to be careful - his recent tactics and tantrums are in full view, and nothing will go unrecorded - and to use his temporary fame wisely.

What color's your parachute?

Sheffield United's Paddy Kenny writes American NFL player Redd to see if he would fit in as an American athlete.

What's in a name?

The Coolest Name in Sport

Today it was announced that a player, recently released by Celtic, signed with Hull City of the England Premier League.

But not just any player.

Your cheatin’ heart

Arthur Miller writes Arsenal striker Eduardo to warn him that the witch hunt analogy made by his coach may not be far from the truth, and to instruct the young footballer that he is now in The Crucible of determining what for some is good for the game of football, for better or for worse.

Nicki, don’t lose that number

Nicholas Bendtner is in a bit of an embarrassing pickle. Leghorn writes him with a devious plan.