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In a 2021 study, 1,700 people were asked which animal they could beat in an unarmed fight. The results were alarming, with 9% of men believing they could conquer both an elephant (who regularly uproot trees to eat their leaves) and a gorilla (who have, on average, about six times more upper-body strength than the average human). Football Daily is not in the business (or any business, come to think of it) on how many men out of 100 would actually survive an unarmed scrap against an elephant or a gorilla, but this tea-timely email has been pondering if it really would be nine. But whether you’re signing up for a fight-to-the-death tussle against a wild animal or casually attempting to boot a stray football (first time) back over the playground wall in front of your partner, their parents and a small crowd of expectant teenagers, what people think they can do versus what they can actually do doesn’t always match up. Confidence is essential in elite sport, we’re told, but – just like those four pint glasses Football Daily dropped on the pub floor after refusing the offer of a tray – it also remains an incredibly fragile and dangerous commodity.
Premier League content is so valuable because it’s so widely demanded. How many global platforms are there? Probably just Netflix. If you’re thinking about how do I launch a global product, you do it in partnership with content like this” – Todd Boehly overlooks the huge global reach of yours truly while also failing to acknowledge that it’s no longer 1992 – and the Premier League is doing all right, Jack.
With regard to the nomenclature bandwagon (Football Daily letters passim), can I suggest that Old Trafford henceforth be known as the Theatre of Memes?” – Callum Taylor.
Since Football Daily/Weekly are obsessed with the phrase ‘Farmers’ League’, I suggest having a look at the table of the Swiss Super League, where the top eight teams are within six points and the top four are tied with only goal difference separating them. That’s what a true Farmers’ League looks like. Also, the standout player of the season so far has been the former Liverpool and Stoke winger Xherdan Shaqiri with eight goals and 11 assists. I thought you might find this amusing” – Florian Schönmann.
Can I ask why Jess Park has a smart phone in her hand (photo in yesterday’s News, Bits and Bobs, full email edition? Does she not believe in VAR confirming her goal?” – Michael Dawson.
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