Monthly Archives: March 2010

Ivory Coast

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Dr Ted

Ivory Coast have been presented with a difficult task in South Africa. If they qualify from a group that includes Brazil and Portugal, then they may have to face Spain in the second round. But Ivory Coast are the African … Continue reading →

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Haircut 100

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Dr Ted

A key factor that indicates England’s difficulties when constructing a creative outfit which combines teamwork and individual expression is hairstyle. With very few exceptions (e.g. David Seaman, Chris Waddle, Owen Hargreaves) England players since records began have sported short, ‘generic … Continue reading →

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Motoring and Football

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Dr Ted

Brilliant Orange by David Winner explores how distinctive aspects of the Netherlands’ psychosocial fabric reflect and shape their national game. WCC is now scribing Bland White, an insightful peek into how the overarching culture of England relates to its football. … Continue reading →

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Will England miss Beckham?

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Dr Ted

We asked two top footballing celebrities, Everpool Rovers’ coach Glenn Keegan and France 98 mascot, Footix: will England miss David Beckham in South Africa? YES: Beckham was arguably more important to England in 2010 than he was four years ago. … Continue reading →

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Network Society

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Dr Ted

Sociologists such as Manuel Castells insist that we are living in a network society. Changes to society have eroded old hierarchies and social structures; moreover, advances in communication technology mean that there has been an increase in connectedness between hitherto … Continue reading →

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The Capello Project 2010: update

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Dr Ted

This month’s 3-1 victory over Egypt vaguely enhanced the impression that England could have their best World Cup since 1966. Likewise England struggled sufficiently in the first half-hour of the game to demonstrate that a dismal implosion in South Africa … Continue reading →

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Stream of Consciousness Match Reports

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Dr Ted

Stream of consciousness is a well-established literary device. This approach to writing requires the author to convey thoughts as they run through their head (or the head of a character). As a result, the reader is provided access to the … Continue reading →

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The Composition of Success

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Dr Ted

Research into Broadway musicals highlighted that the composition of the show’s creative team was a key determinant of success. When a team is successful it tends to include a combination of newcomers and experienced incumbents. But crucially, teams that flourished … Continue reading →

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