Archive for February, 2006

Emile Durkheim

Tuesday, February 7th, 2006 by Herr Ed

In a new irregular feature, World Cup Hippo analyses how key sociologists would apply their theories and beliefs to modern football. Sociology sets out to be the study of human social life, groups and societies. This week we explore what sociologist Emile Durkheim would do if he was England manager.
French sociologist Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) […]

February Caption Competition!

Monday, February 6th, 2006 by Herr Ed

Goals Against: 0

Friday, February 3rd, 2006 by Herr Ed

 

Herr Hippo predicts that the players above will be the goalkeeping and defensive squad members of Sven’s 23 for Germany. Do you agree with his selection?

Zamora for England!

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006 by Herr Ed

Herr Hippo sent me on my first scouting mission for this year’s World Cup – to Arsenal v West Ham. Unfortunately the World Cup Hippo budget is a bit tight; I therefore couldn’t make it to Highbury and had to make do with viewing the game at The Cricketer’s pub in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Arsenal and England defender, […]

Adidas Teamgeist Football

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 by Herr Neil

As with any major soccer event, Adidas, official ball supplier to FIFA since 1970, have taken the opportunity to unleash their latest miracle of sphericacity, to be seen the world over this summer in Germany at the feet of such football legends as the outrageous Stern John and the industrious Harry Kewell.
This year sees the […]

Launch Party!

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 by Herr Ed

The World Cup Hippo Launch Party is the first major social event of this World Cup year. The party is taking place on Friday 24th February at an undisclosed location on Stratford-upon-Avon’s delightful Waterside.
Contributors Herr Mark, Herr Ed and Herr Danny will be there - and rumour has it Eastern correspondent Jimu may be flying in from […]