While many have criticized some footballers (soccer players), throughout the World Cup, for an abundance of what appear to be less than life-threatening injuries, a senior American research fellow in rare illnesses, Professor Gerard Ouchy of the Bostonian Institute for Societal Degenerative Functionality Disorders (BISDFD) has pointed out that several players may well be … [Read more...]
What is going on in the mystery photograph?
Could you guess? No engagement, head butt or red card involved in this image at all. Despite the complete lack of sliding across the turf, flashing of over-developed abs, jumping on each others backs, playing of stacks on the mill, punching of corner flags, giving of esoteric hand signals, crawling along the ground like goannas, pulling off of shirts or performing of back … [Read more...]
Risks of trusting Video Assisted Refereeing? – The deskilling of match officials
When was the last time you saw or heard of a police officer pulling a driver over for not stopping at a give-way or stop sign, changing lanes without indicating, not stopping at a pedestrian crossing or turning right or left without indicating? Twenty years ago, these were considered serious traffic violations and resulted in nasty fines and loss of points. Not now. The police … [Read more...]
Forgiveness and sport – Liverpool’s post ECL challenge to have a heart and use their brains
Loris Karius is a very good soccer player. He is the number one choice goal keeper for English Premier League soccer team Liverpool. That means that the young man is a very wealthy young man. Wealthy, talented and good looking. Unfortunately for Loris, all his talent, wealth and good looks could not save him from having a really bad day last Sunday. He wasn’t brought low by the … [Read more...]
