Category Archives: Soccer

Why do England fans sing ‘Sweet Caroline’?

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Luke Ford

Report: Neil Diamond’s 1969 hit “Sweet Caroline” has become a favourite anthem of England fans at this summer’s Euro 2020 tournament. The song blared out over the Wembley speakers after last week’s 2-0 win over Germany, and fans around the … Continue reading →

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Do You Like Watching Soccer?

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Luke Ford

Bud: Soccer is UnAmerican. Maybe the US can’t assimilate foreigners like Fordy who still cling to their native cultures. My loyalty oath would be a pledge to disavow soccer and all it stands for. Ties, flopping, crowd behavior, no scoring. … Continue reading →

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How Do Journalists Get Their Ideas?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Luke Ford

They read Steve Sailer! Steve Sailer writes: I presume Kang is reading forbidden stuff and just changing the valence. You see that more and more: it’s an easy source for mainstream guys for interesting new ideas. * Fortunately, Kang has … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side of American Soccer Culture

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Luke Ford

New York Times: The spread of Europhilic American soccer culture excludes much of the population of American soccer fans, a healthy portion of whom are Latin American immigrants. When the Mexican national team toured the United States last year, it … Continue reading →

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The Huns

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Luke Ford

Looking at the German women’s soccer team, I know in my head that they are Huns, but in my heart they are Hons. Chaim Amalek: “Women’s soccer as played in the United States and in Germany is patently racist. Just … Continue reading →

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