Hiya - hope you're all well. You all know the tune . . . "Start spreading the news . . . I want to be a part of it, New York, New York!" Well the feller pictured below now is on his way!
King Eric - in a very regal pose!
I was surprised - yet not surprised - to read recently that Eric Cantona is returning to football as the director of football for the returning New York Cosmos.A very principled man in many ways, this chance appeals to him. It's a chance to create something out of nothing. He himself said it was like combining his two passions - football and art.
The Cosmos have entrusted Eric wit the job of recruiting the right players so the Cosmos will have a chance of getting the 2013 franchise in the MLS. Right now, there's not even a stadium.
This will be a great move for the MLS. It's a chance to create inter-team rivalry, something which is sadly lacking at the moment. As any fan knows, a "derby" is a great game to attend. I've been fortunate to see one or two Manchester derbies in my time and trust me - there's nothing like it!
On a more general level, the name New York Cosmos is in itself quite magical. The list of people who've played for them is quite outstanding. You may have heard of one of them - some feller called Pele!
I remember it well when I used to get my SHOOT! magazine when I was a boy. During the season, they'd feature the NASL. There'd be artcles from players who'd play there to keep fit before the season started back home.
Also, get this movie out if you have the opportunity - "Once In A Lifetime" It's the story of the Cosmos. It's fascinating for anyone who likes football passionately - like me! It sums up the excesses of the 70's very very well. I look forwards to following the Cosmos very much.
The People's Game - for men AND women!
The recent firing of Andy Gray and Richard Keys from Sky Sports for their comments about the woman who was the Assistant Referee at the recent Wolves v Liverpool game highlight the still unfortunate ignorance lingering in certain quarters of the game.
Their patronizing, sexist comments about Sian Massey were terible. Women have been involved in the game for more years than people realize. I was fortunate to go to the inauguaral Football Hall of Fame induction dinner in 2002. One of the inductees was a woman called Lily Parr who played in the 1920's! We need to be more enlightened. Messrs Keys and Gray have forgotten what happened to Ron Atkinson a few years ago.
Anyhow, enjoy your football and see you next time!
Eddie
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