A Day for the Young Guns
We led, we let up, we fell behind, we scored late to advance. A typical Spurs evening—why should we expect anything less frustratingly wonderful? I…
Author: Paul Maslin Archives: 01/2015
The FA Cup – Antiquated and Meaningless
Dare anyone contest that conclusion after the past 24 hours? United find themselves in Cambridge and play listlessly to a 0-0 draw that gives the…
Poch Wins – Can We Ask for Much More?
We here in the States were not afforded the chance to witness what from all accounts was a rather pedestrian Spurs performance at the Lane…
The Conundrum of Goal Difference
We all know even if Chris Foy doesn’t, that Spurs won 3-1 yesterday, the victory sealed by Jan Vertonghen’s second goal of the day. Yet…
Not the Referee, Not the Manager—This One’s On the Players
Parental duties and, yes, some familiar ennui kept me away from any instant commentary about last night’s 2-1 defeat at Selhurst Park. A few additional…
The Breakthrough – At Long Last
(NOTE: 90% of the following was typed on New Year’s Eve here in the states. I just knew… COYS) I am typing these words more…