Rob Parker | October 28, 2009
A song for South Africa (well, France at least)
Sometime we lack skill / And sometimes we lack speed / Who needs Steven Ireland? / Bring back Andy Reid
We have all heard of World Cup songs, but World Cup play-off songs might be a new one. Here’s To Trapattoni has been written by the Corrigan Brothers [...]
Rob Parker | October 14, 2009
England coach doesn’t think Becks was man of the match
Fabio Capello took a slight dig at David Beckham after his bearded substitute received the man of the match award against Belarus. The Italian compared ITV pundit and Sunderland manager Steve Bruce’s decision to give the award to Beckham to Barack Obama receiving the Nobel peace [...]
Rob Parker | March 22, 2009
Barack wants United veteran’s bonus back
With all the controversy over the huge bonuses paid to employees of bailed-out US financial group AIG, we couldn’t help but notice that an ageing employee by the name of Ryan Giggs picked up a bonus from AIG at around the time in question.
AIG’s shirt sponsorship of Manchester United has [...]
Rob Parker | February 17, 2009
Separated at birth?
OK, it is not a lookalike as such, but OTP reader Ben C has very kindly put this together for us. I think it was maybe done on this Obama gadget, which allows you to put your (or your favourite Inzaghi brother’s) face onto the new President’s iconic Hope poster.
Ben has chosen Offsides [...]
Rob Parker | November 8, 2008
Following the Hammers
What else could West Ham’s most famous long-distance admirer drive around in?
Spotted on Dirty Tackle
Rob Parker | November 4, 2008
Presidential T
One for our American readers and a last-minute subliminal message to encourage you to vote correctly. We wouldn’t want any of you voters being swayed by the Bob Bradley Effect. This Obama Soccer Supporter t-shirt costs $27.55, but there is currently an Election Day $3 discount. Click here to (cough, VOTE OBAMA) buy.
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