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No-one is hit harder by the unremittingly harsh light of football's inherent meritocracy than
the supporters of a "Big Club" that falls upon hard times. When they slipped to the third tier of
English football during the late 1990s, Manchester City supporters came up with a song that
expressed their existential angst called, "We're Not Really Here", a singular act of defiance at
the plight of their club that bordered upon minimalist genius.
Chris Dillow has a great article (link here – would recommend reading all of it) that considers
the revolution taking place in Tunisia at the moment, and how the events over there may serve as
an...
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If you're unfamiliar with SUFC, it's an excellent football clothing line started by Chris Toy of
Studs Up fame. They've got a great range of football t-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and more on the
way all inspired by football culture. I'm delighted to say I've partnered up with SUFC to get all
RoM readers 10% off their full range of gear until January 16th.
Resurrected old/new Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish came to Old Trafford on Sunday and while he
did not exactly Walk Alone back to Anfield, there was certainly no Triumphant March from Aida
blaring...
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The great French footballer Eric Cantona has made news this week when it was announced that he was
appointed as the Director of Soccer for the new New York Cosmos. While this reanimation of the New
York Cosmos is currently not a member of any professional soccer/football league, though it seems
they hope to join MLS, the Cosmos are really good at getting media attention.
