Thursday, October 1, 2009

Rites of Autumn




There’s an irresistible excitement in the London air this September. Along with the bite of the wind and fresh smell of leaves, football is in the air. After a three-month long stint of beating hot sun, humidity cricket test matches and the Confederations Cup, proper football is back in England. Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carling Cup matches populate pub television screens and newspaper back pages. Each day provides a new opportunity to enjoy brilliance and beauty of football. From a bright Saturday afternoon at the stadium to a chilly Tuesday night in a warm pub with a pint of cider, watching Europe’s finest, football provides all of London with endless excitement.

And in the fall, the excitement is especially high, because of the unknown that lies ahead. Each team starts the season with an optimistic view, with a belief that they can improve upon the previous season. Fans and players alike share in the excitement of a new season, craving the exciting goals, comeback victories and moments of glory that lie ahead. Enjoy the autumn, football fans. Enjoy the sunny days at the pitch before the biting November cold sweeps in. Enjoy the optimism of a 3-1 record and the visions of FA Cup or European glory. Because this is football at its most pure

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