THE ART OF SOCCER

After the dignity of the All Blacks v Lions rugby match ( a hooligans' game played by gentlemen) this morning, I dread to think what the new football season throws up for us, but no doubt the phrase "Soccer, a gentleman's game played by hooligans" might well be appropriate.
It was appropriate perhaps that all Lions' points came from KICKS.

The European U19 Championship carries on in Georgia with England (six points out of six) playing Germany in Group B tomorrow at 5pm (on Eurosport) in Tbilisi.
Less impressive is the outcome of British (+Eire) clubs in the Europa League. Bangor, Rangers, Bala, St Johnstone, Derry (hammered 10-2), Coleraine (smashed 7-0), Ballymena (thumped 5-0) and Crusaders lost on away goals.
Cork and Shamrock Rovers carry on and Aberdeen join in the next round.

But enough of that; why not look up Bob Barker on the WWW?
His work was exhibited at Sheffield United's ground in 2013 to help celebrate its 150 years as a sporting stadium.
https://www.castlegalleries.com/artists/bob-barker#collection

The lad in the painting has set his sights on his "goal". It's worth clicking on Bob's various painting icons and to see other footballing pictures.