Watching football is also watching everything else
From Kenny Dalglish’s hair to the evocative names of players, the game is a carnival of distraction.
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New Times,
New Thinking.
Hunter Davies writes a regular column on football for the New Statesman.
From Kenny Dalglish’s hair to the evocative names of players, the game is a carnival of distraction.
By Hunter DaviesThe pleasures of the game are everywhere, from its integration into the English language to Ally McCoist.
By Hunter DaviesI’m more than qualified: I’ve got time and I like money.
By Hunter DaviesI remember the days when footballers earned £10k a year and lived in a modest semi-detached.
By Hunter DaviesWelcome to a wonderful new season.
By Hunter DaviesKeir Starmer, Denzel Dumfries, and pubs did remarkably well during the tournament.
By Hunter DaviesGareth Southgate’s squad have been poor, but that penalty shootout victory gives cause to hope.
By Hunter DaviesModern supporters often expect the impossible of their teams.
By Hunter DaviesWe are paying for building our players up too much. God, it is so depressing.
By Hunter Davies