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Heroes and Villains

A hero is a villain to the side that just got beat. Great futbol heroes score big goals, most use their head or feet. (anti-tribute to Diego Maradona) Written 22 Dec 2020

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Brian Strand

Date: 12/31/2020 6:16:00 AM

Yes John,but it is with your female section of US,it seems by your international success.Yes I followed (+played)soccer closely since 1946,(when an uncle joined a top London team as a pro) but my first love is cricket,but thats a lost art to you guys so I'll dwell no further.Who was the greatest in your sport that you saw live

John Watt
Date: 12/31/2020 11:53:00 AM

Brian, thank you for your comment. I just now replied in a Soup mail. You are right about the women's soccer/football side bringing the U.S. much more success than the men.

Jack Horne

Date: 12/28/2020 12:58:00 PM

LOL, witty & true

John Watt
Date: 12/31/2020 10:15:00 AM

Thank you, Jack.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/26/2020 6:41:00 PM

congrats, yours was the funniest I saw!

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 1:13:00 AM

Thank you! My soupmail explains more about this one ~ John

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/26/2020 12:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Few words with much said. Enjoy your win with blessings.....................

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 1:13:00 AM

Thank you, Paula. Sometimes the fewer the better. Enjoy your day ~ John

Brian Strand

Date: 12/26/2020 6:26:00 AM

Sadly no official var then John in soccer,pity that he marred his talent by this ever remembered 'goal' otherwise he was as unque as (as a dribbler)the one&only Stan Mathews of the 40/50's who I did see play just the once in 1953.Have you ever seen live any of you sporting greats?

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 1:16:00 AM

As you are no doubt aware, the sport is not nearly as popular in the US as everywhere else. My city doesn't have a team, so the only chance to see it live is at the college level. I have seen him televised. I envy you seeing Stan Mathews live when you were young. Must have made a big impression. Thanks for the comment, Brian. I didn't know you were a fan of the beautiful game. ~ John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/26/2020 4:28:00 AM

Congratulations, John! Especially love those first two lines!

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 1:17:00 AM

Thanks, Kim!

Mohan Chutani

Date: 12/26/2020 3:36:00 AM

John, thanks for participating in my contest and congrats on your placement. You beautifully captured Maradona's contributions to soccer and very wittily referred to his hand of God goal without mentioning it. Best. Mohan

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 1:18:00 AM

Thanks for the contest and the generous placement, Mohan. I hope there are more contests about sports in the future, I will be sure to participate! Best, John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/24/2020 6:20:00 PM

haha, I wish I had known about this guy before I wrote my poem . you did your entry SO COOL. VERY clever.

John Watt
Date: 12/27/2020 1:19:00 AM

Yours was great, Andrea, connecting the hand of God to meeting God after dying. Congrats to you on your win ~ John

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/23/2020 8:38:00 AM

Hi John, This is a good take on the contest theme. I agree with your wise words. Best wishes in the contest.Have a fantastic day, my friend:-) Alexis

John Watt
Date: 12/24/2020 12:01:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis! Your comments always warm my heart and bring a smile. Have a great day ~ John