Tag Archives: manchester united

By the Numbers: 7

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Soccer lists are ubiquitous and come in all shapes and sizes, types and varieties. We at O87 never settle for just doing another list. “Just another list” isn’t even in our vocabulary. So, when one of us decided that it … Continue reading →

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The End of the Big Four Era?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Our long international nightmare is over. In 2012, the year of the apocalypse, the EPL big four hegemony is finally at an end. Or so it would seem, at least. Over the last ten years, the same four teams have … Continue reading →

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Trading Places: Manchester United and Barcelona

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

It’s a classic fiction trope: take two similar (if not identical) characters (not necessarily protagonists, but for this article they will be), switch them out for each other, and see what havoc (or lack thereof) ensues. See The Prince and … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Without Philosophy: Finding Our Inner Fans

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Disclaimer: I’m talking to you, but not to you! One of the prerogatives of being an American following soccer abroad is not being tied down to a team geographically. That isn’t to say that it can’t be a motivating factor … Continue reading →

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Facebook Friday: Sir Alex Ferguson

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Welcome to Facebook Friday, where we put our voyeuristic imaginations to work and bring you the satirized Facebook walls of your favorite players and managers. This week, we present the brain behind Manchester United’s success for the past 25 years, … Continue reading →

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Action Reaction

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Arsenal fans: I know how you feel. I do. Seriously. We all do. We all know that gut-souring, tongue-drying, psyche-dimming sensation when something we care a lot about–a team whose status and reputation genuinely matter–gets absolutely pooped on. I watched … Continue reading →

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Brand It Like Beckham

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

How a British Icon Failed America. There are two things I know about David Beckham. First, he has the lacquered coif and square jaw of a WWII-era RAF officer, a resemblance that would make for a brilliant Spielberg period piece, … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday Ten

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

What supporting a certain club says about you. Millwall: Pre-teens think you look like Jaws from the James Bond films. Chelsea: You only feel slightly guilty when they tear down an old, leafy park on your street and replace it … Continue reading →

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