I was lucky enough to receive a review copy. Sometimes when i take a review copy for written content i like to share it directly on the sales thread, this is one of those times. Its well written and has a nice flow to it which is important. Op obviously gave the site i gave him (which is new and not an awful lot of content on it) a read and used what he saw to write up the article in a way that tells readers clearly what its about.
I was actually surprised how well it was done considering the fact the site is new and not complete as a whole.
Great effort imo, see for yourself.
Spoofing Soccer - It's Serious Business Mate!
"England Squad Gets Ready for D-Day Part II", "FIFA Hosts Annual Men of Integrity Black Tie Event", "Chinese Clone Wayne Rooney DNA!" - The spoof is alive and well in English soccer. Such ridiculous (hilariously so) headlines are providing great entertainment to countless fans looking for some humor in a sport that sometimes seems to take itself a bit too seriously.
British soccer, often tied up in scandals surrounding corruption, racism, personal misconduct, and, of course, lots and lots of money, can sometimes do with a having "bit of a laugh". In true English satirical tradition , the football spoof brings a refreshing touch of introspection on the national pastime, while "royally taking the piss" out of some of the absurdities surrounding the sport and its coverage.
England invented the game and has been obsessing over it ever since. The British Premiere League is the envy of the world, commanding a global viewership far surpassing anything coming out of Europe or the United States. From Bangladesh, to Moscow, to Beirut, every little boy has heard of Manchester United and Chelsea F.C. Toddlers learn how to dribble a ball before they can talk, school girls have their favorite footballer's face tattooed on their lower backs, and George Best got to jump the queue for a liver transplant -- yes, England is definitely football mad. So, it's nice to have a little way to poke fun at it every now and again.
"Rangers and Celtic Join Forces as Glasgow United", announce Ronny Deila and David Weir from The Taste of Punjab Restaurant in Clydebank. Impossible? Most likely. But does the notion make you smile? Websites such as the hilarious (url removed for privacy), provide a non-stop belly ache full of laughter, while simultaneously shedding light on some of the serious issues that surround British soccer.
Many of the stories are, of course, just outright silly. No, of course there is not an army of undead zombies started by frantic biting machine Luis Suarez. Arsenal's top-secret strategy for the Champion's League is not to be disqualified out of it. And Michael Owen certainly never tweeted: "Took the kids out to the garden and burned all their books. Never really seen the point in reading, waste of time. #proudfootballer"
At the same time, many of the outrageous articles touch on important and sensitive subjects. For example, the soaring cost of admission tickets, which apparently one Liverpool supporter found so astronomically staggering when he saw them, his bowls exploded from uncontrollable laughter. Another example is the astounding level of corruption that continues to plague FIFA, which apparently will now officially by sponsored by the Vatican.
Taking a look at the murky world of football controversy through a humorous lens can help keep perspective on what's really important in the sport and maybe needs some real attention and fixing. Through spoof and satire, it's possible to cut through all the cynicism and frustration, and really get to the heart of the issue. At any rate, it's all bloody good fun.