Michael O. Allen

Tag: English Premier League

  • Many have tried but, as the saying goes, you can’t buy class

    Despite employing arguably the best football coach in the world, stocking its rosters with the world’s best players, gaining a stranglehold on the English Premier League titles for last decade-plus, Manchester City F.C. often projects the aura of inauthenticity. Manchester United, moribund for nearly as long as City has been ascendant, has the mystique of…

  • A Tough Time to be Fans of Arsenal FC

    It is the start of another English Premier League season, the beginning of another European Champions League campaign and the Arsenal Football Club is in a familiar spot woefully undermanned and bereft of ideas how to solve problems. Chelsea and especially the two Manchester clubs have replenished and rejuvenated their teams. The only thing those…

  • Will ReUnit-ing with #Pogback Feel So Good?

    Adidas rap music video announcing Pogba’s return to Manchester United I was a fool to ever leave your side Me minus you is such a lonely ride The breakup we had has made me lonesome and sad I realize I love you ’cause I want you bad, hey, hey —Opening lyrics from Peaches and Herb’s…

  • I Love this Man!

    In a sport full of corruption and supremely egotistic managers, Arsene Wenger insist on coaching a system that emphasizes the team game. The sum is always greater than the parts with him. Wenger coaches with empathy and a generosity of spirit rare in today’s game. Love0 Share Tweet Share Pin