Posted on 01-29-2009 under
footy haikus,
spirit animals
The Tigerblog’s favorite active goalkeeper Shay Given appears to be leaving his once-proud club for a brighter future.
Go on Shay, you big, Irish osprey. This one’s for you.
spread your sturdy wings
they are made for soaring and
hunting tricky prey


Posted on 01-27-2009 under
footy haikus,
spirit animals
Today’s installment, Ryan Giggs is a badger.
digging far deeper
than most are able, always
with ferocity


Posted on 01-24-2009 under
footy haikus,
spirit animals
Another from the Portland Bureau: Pepe and the Desert Horned Lizard
he never fatigues
patrolling hot sands with his
reptilian guile


Posted on 01-22-2009 under
footy haikus,
spirit animals
Iker Casillas is a panther.
You are being tracked
Then your breaths are extinguished
No time for terror


Posted on 01-15-2009 under
footy haikus,
spirit animals
Today’s spirit animal installment, in honor of the orgy of speculation about his future:
Kaká the dolphin.
it always looks like
you’re having way too much fun
darting between ships
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