Spirit of Football featuring New Model Army “The Beautiful Game”

[szmurf]

Saw this on the home page, don't know how long it's been up, but there's only been about 100 people buy the song.

I'd say head to the main page for details, but here's a quote from Justin.

Justin Sullivan:
"In Spring 2012 we were approached by Fernando Godoy about writing a song for the "Spirit Of Football' - a non-profit organisation which runs workshops with children in several countries and celebrates the International love of the game across the world. Based in Brazil (where New Model Army has long had a significant following), Fernando is a one-time professional player, NMA fan and philanthropist. For us it came at an interesting time, just as we were rebuilding our studio after a fire in which we lost everything and immediately after we were joined by our new bassist Ceri Monger (who also plays bodhran on the song). We were yet to begin writing what became "Between Dog And Wolf" and this was a perfect way to get back into recording. Quite apart from the fact that four out of five members of the band love football, we also saw it as an interesting project to try to come up with something that worked as a 'football song' but was still NMA. The process was quick and a lot of fun".

Also - Think we need to start a petition to get this released on CD and/or vinyl.

[Guillaume]

I'll buy it if it is released on cd...will it be available on the single "Seven Times" soon to be released?

[Master Ray]

I bloody hate football!  As the great Charlie Brooker once said, it's 22 of the worlds thickest millionaires ruining a lawn!

 

[DannySan]

My dad used to say it's 22 dickheads kicking a pigs bladder around a field.

I have visited the site by following the links on Facebook but was unsure of where to go to next so haven't heard the song. I was hoping someone here would be able to take the plunge and then push me in the right direction. Once you get on the Spirit of Football website I couldn't find the song bit.

I am ill at the moment so it's probably blindingly obvious! 

[Ragamuffin]

It's debatable whether football does more good than bad. It's an outlet for extremism, racism, jingoism, corruption, abuse of construction workers (Qatar anyone?), abuse of low paid workers and massive expansion of human trafficking for the sex trade especially around the world cup.
On the other hand anyone can play with a ball and four jumpers and it is a lingua franca for the planet.
Buggered if I know....

[szmurf]

The song won't be available until 9th Jan, I think.  I've bought it and haven't heard it yet either.  I don't know if there will be a soundcloud airing or some other listen before buy option.

And I'm from the US, so you can guess what I think about soccer.  I'm more of a basketball guy, but did watch some college/pro American football yesterday and today.

[sam, sam the drummer man]

Well, I bought it and it's January 9th but have heard nothing... any ideas?

[peternotbaldyet]

I too was expecting a link to the best football song ever and it hasn't shown up yet.

[pereop]

I'm waiting still for song too - was checking all day and nothing

[Greboicus]

I got it through about half an hour ago

[LCG]

Same. Received earlier.

[sam, sam the drummer man]

Yep, got the email an hour ago. Liking it!

[peternotbaldyet]

Just got the link now. The song itself can be described in footballing terms:

A quiet first half, but in the second half the crowd really get behind them and the boy Sullivan has played a blinder.

[Shush]

Did anyone here go to the footy match? Did the lads manage to last 90 minutes , I couldn't .

[Master Ray]

Oh, jumpers for goalposts...