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Midfielder's Thrashings Expose a League's Flaw

Submitted by marcus, Feb 27, 2007 17:21

The league flaw Gardner accurately pinpoints is the English preference for thuggery v. PLAYING FOOTBALL. That's why there are no good English playmakers, no English artristry or flair. The fact that it all comes down to "well it wasn't intentional" pretty much says it all. The fact of the matter is that the English game ENCOURAGES bad challenges and recklessness. It is a natural, inevitable part of the English game -- it's what the English game is all about. Players aren't necessarily to blame -- it's the entire culture that encourages them to play this way from the beginning. The only reason the Prem is worth watching is due to the influx of foreigners like Mendes who are interested in actually PLAYING FOOTBALL.

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The league flaw Gardner accurately pinpoints is the English preference for thuggery v. PLAYING FOOTBALL. That's why there are no...

marcus 

Feb 27, 2007 17:21

...that players who are "snarling, gritty, hard- running, and hard-tackling" are admired? That's the game of association football - it's... [MORE]

Stephen Miller 

Feb 21, 2007 05:02

Well it certainley looks like this team is out to get this player.I never new there were two teams in... [MORE]

Mike Harris 

Feb 24, 2007 16:35

The Manchester City coach did not defend Barton before he had seen the replays. When asked to comment after the... [MORE]

kevin hogan 

Feb 21, 2007 00:27

Definite red card. Managers should not comment on fouls they have not seen. I have tried to get an answer or... [MORE]

Ronald Dodds 

Feb 20, 2007 17:38

"The replays supported Redknapp as they showed Barton running behind Mendes, his head down, looking straight at Mendes's heel as... [MORE]

Chippy 

Feb 21, 2007 09:59

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