When you are a child footballs finish their lives in the hedge, pond or bin because they have popped. When you are a collector they go to the loft
This is the sunset in my childhood village on the night one of my best friends passed away aged 36. He is up there now, making everyone laugh. RIP Jon
A break from the usual exacting 100-word format to indulge the poetic leanings of Sheridan Bird (@SheridanBird) who was inspired by the series and the works of Musa Okwonga (@Okwonga) to pen a tribute to a long-legged Nerazzurro legend. If you like it, you can find similar works here.
Team of the season 2011/12
2011/12 Team of the year
I.e. They were good when I saw them on television
GK Petr Cech
Back to his best. Combination of a brick wall and spider
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RB Stephan Lichtensteiner
The dynamic, strident Swiss was impressive whenever I was forced to watch Juventus
CB Sergio Ramos
Passion, athleticism, a pinch of light cheating. The lot
CB Carles Puyol
Had his best season for years despite Barcelona’s misadventures. Scored five goals- highest ever. Even does tricks now
LB Ashley Cole
Built like a gypsy’s whippet. You won’t get the better of him
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LIBERO Vincent Kompany
Ice cool mountain of muscles and know-how
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RW-TRQT-FW Lionel Messi
Give him the ball
CM Javier Mascherano
Pace, bite, better ball ability than given credit for
LW Cristiano Ronaldo
Glistening, statue-eqsue power ponce. Could be a Transformer who becomes a sports car when no one is looking
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CF Radamel Falcao
A cobra meets a tiger meets Hugo Sanchez and puts on a headband
CF Didier Drogba
A hurricane to wreak havoc in big matches. The camp, pantomime limping and tumbling off-set his brute force beautifully
Subs:Antonio Nocerino, Arjen Robben, Ramires, Michael Bradley, Christian Maggio
