The Gaffer

The Gaffer

The Gaffer, founder of Soccer On Dish, has been following football/soccer for more than 30 years. Born in Wales, he is a former journalist who now lives in Florida and spends his time analyzing the influence of soccer worldwide. His writing credentials include The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Illustrated, South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the now defunct Matchday Magazine.

Manchester City Against Aston Villa: FIFA 12 Prediction Engine Picks Guess Who?

Manchester City Against Aston Villa: FIFA 12 Prediction Engine Picks Guess Who?
By The Gaffer on October 14, 2011

The prediction engine from FIFA 12 by EA Sports this week serves up Manchester City against Aston Villa. Both teams will be eager to pick up points at Etihad Stadium. City will want to close the gap at the top …

Write for Soccer On Dish

By The Gaffer on June 4, 2011

Do you consider yourself a massive soccer fan? Have you always wanted to write about the sport and share your ideas, opinions and knowledge with thousands of soccer fans around the world? If so, and if you can write well, …

Fox Soccer Channel Interstitial Video Created By College Student

Fox Soccer Channel Interstitial Video Created By College Student
By The Gaffer on May 13, 2011

I came across this Fox Soccer Channel video the other day designed by motion graphic design student Adrian Amler. The student created the above interstitial video as part of his final exam. I must say that it’s quite well done …

Soccer Officially Announces It Is Gay: The Onion

By The Gaffer on June 27, 2010

Soccer Officially Announces It Is Gay Trust The Onion to produce a humorous video poking fun at soccer for officially announcing “It is gay.” While the video is anti-soccer, it’s still pretty funny and well produced. Enjoy. Tweet

Those Bloody Vuvuzelas!

By The Gaffer on June 24, 2010

If you need any evidence of how those bloody vuvuzelas are ruining the World Cup, take a look at this picture. Those bloody things are everywhere! Tweet

2010 World Cup Promo Video From SureMen

By The Gaffer on May 31, 2010

It’s incredible what some people will do to create an imaginative World Cup promotional video. And here’s a perfect example from SureMen who have released a promotional video to generate awareness about their World Cup sweepstakes contest. Take a look …

Kicks & Tricks Video: Freestyle Football Skills

By The Gaffer on March 11, 2010

Watch Guinness World Records holder Dan Magness show off his freestyle football skills as he tries to juggle and then kick balls into a moving car. Tweet