Instant Replay Will One Day Be The Way
11/10/2009
Pat Johnston is the quintessential soccer junkie and has the pedigree to prove it. He has been to four continents "following the football" (five after The Confederations Cup this summer) and has vast experience as a coach, player, journalist, photographer, and fan. His unique perspective and presentation of "the world's game" will be a welcome addition to the Bleacher Report. As a former professional player and college All American at Duke University, and coaching at these levels as well, PJ will bring a unique perspective to the soccer journalism canvas. More of PJ's work can be seen at www.thelanguageofsoccer.com
Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone
All the best!
121 days ago
My heartwarming st....never mind.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206937-memoirs-from-the-dossier-the-evolution-of-a-wrestling-fan-part-i
152 days ago
I am stunned the US has made it through to the next round. Playing Spain and their historic streak - gee what a bonus 8^O
I have a freshly minted article looking at the Dodger/Angel series of the weekend. Hope you have a chance to check it out.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204178-jcs-dodger-line-drives-june-21-la-knocks-the-devil-out-of-angels
155 days ago
Cheers Patrick, I certainly count you as someone who knows what they're talking about. Stadiums can be a little coarse but I'd much rather be at Goodison than a gentrified stadium like the Emirates. The only way to clean up football support is to take it away from the working classes which the clubs and the FA would probably like. I like the tribalism in English Football. I think it harks back to municipal pride of Victorian Times. People in England Love their cities and nowhere more so than the north where the wealth and technology generated made Britain powerful (something southerners like to pretend didn't happen).
Ha ha. I won't be going to any barrios in the near future. I just found out my girlfriends pregnant about a week ago so I've firmly had my wings clipped for the next couple of years!
Bit of trivia you might already know about Goodison. It was the venue of Garrincha and Pele's last competitive game together.
163 days ago
For your consideration, a slide show from Dodger/Phillie game on June 6th:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196992-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-6-maury-wills-steals-again
166 days ago
Thanks for your kind words Patrick. I like to think of myself as a five tool player when it comes to sporting appreciation.
Witnessing a season of Rinus Michels leading and Johan Cruyff playing for the LA Aztecs gave me a deeper appreciation of the meshing of the boys on the pitch.
171 days ago
Hey mate...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192534-chelsea-fc-season-review-2008-2009-entertainment-frustration-heartbreak-pride
Have a look at my latest article/slide show...
173 days ago
You most certainly are not, people tend to pay more attention to Game Recaps rather than excellent opinion based articles that you tend to bring here.
Unfortunately, it's the same in every section.
We just have to budge on I guess.
173 days ago
Greeting Patrick -
Been so busy with the non-electronic world I haven't spent as much time in B/R as I would like, and soccer has gotten the shortest end of the short end.
I did see most of the final, being a United supporter it was quite the disappointment. So many chances early went begging then after the first goal they lost their composure. While not happy, I have nothing but respect for Barca as they most certainly deserved the title.
178 days ago
Hey Patrick, I just read your article on United. I see what you mean, and that's why I'm asking if you could read my one, as I think it is unique to all others on the UCL final; although it's about United again, I draw the analagy between them and a Greek tragedy. If you get a chance can you read it please, as I'd like to know what a talented writer like you would think of it.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186222-manchester-united-just-another-one-of-aristotles-puppets
Many thanks,
Yoosof
179 days ago
Just read about your night at Stamford Bridge. Seems all quite absurd, yet really funny. I've never gone to agame without a ticket, but I want to now after reading that. It all seem like a comedy, but fun whether you get the tickets or not.
Also, in your case, you got a "date" as well. How can I not want to do this?
Just saw the title of your latest article. Seems like you won't be winning too many more friends in the future if that title is anything to go by.
179 days ago
Hello Patrick, my latest article, "Sports in the year 2032 AD!" ... a must read! I hope you'll find time to read it, thanks! Have a great day. :)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187448-sports-in-the-year-2032-ad
179 days ago
Your support is greatly appreciated.
You do only seem to get through to me, not sure what that says about either of us, but still. I've always thought if you get through to one person, then it's worthwhile.
I will check out the article you linked to later, not got much time right now.
180 days ago
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Joe G said...
DeleteHey Patrick, thanks a bunch for the kind words. Where are you going to be coaching? That sounds pretty exciting, and I must admit, I'm a little jealous! It's a dream of mine to one day coach a high school team and get them playing Wenger-ball.
91 days ago