drudgy yaups

spurs didn't make it against ferguson's brigade in the FA cup, losing one goal to three. if during the 2006 world cup christiano ronaldo was the most reviled football player in england, now the portuguese who got rooney sent off 18 months ago is closed to canonization if the church of england recognizes saints. they do not. but the manchester united midfielder is still being reaped with praises. i always believe that model behavior from every stage of a sports person's career should be part and parcel of the groundwork for plaudits, not just a superb form in these football times.

i've just discovered that glory hunters are unaware of the definition of the term. is it acceptable to be a fairweather fan? in my book, no. be loyal or be damned. if you were a miami heat base supporter two years ago, are you still a fan now?