While he plies his trade in England, Son is a South Korean citizen. And by law in that nation that's still technically at war with its northern neighbor, all males must begin a mandatory 21-month military stint before their 28th birthday. Son turns 26 in July. And so, like Ted Williams and dozens of others like him, the effervescent striker faces the prospect of losing two full seasons of top-level soccer at the prime of his career. (His military service will almost certainly be satisfied by playing for the South Korean Army's team, Sangju Sangmu, so he won't exactly be flying fighter jets like the Splendid Splinter, but he won't be playing in the Champions League, either.)
Son will certainly be tabbed by the national team for the 2018 games, which will leave Tottenham with a choice. And assuming they let their striker go, it'll leave Son with a hell of a burden. Win it all, and continue his career at the top level of the sport. Lose, and don a Sangju Sangmu jersey for two season.
No pressure, that.
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Yoodge day here.
never knew you guys were such rabid anti-koreans
Half of my household are Spurs supporters. I hope Son can take care of business in Asia so he can get back to London. He seems to enjoy his work immensely.
that's a lovely breakaway finish. he uses an excellent but extremely abstract ball move, that i'm always trying to teach my players: "deceptive implication."
I’m very pro Korean. Specifically their BBQ.
When you come to NYC I've got a Korean BBQ rec for you.
Fantastic.
i’m in the passenger seat of my car headed down 64 east on the way to williamsburg. my 16 year-old is driving. this is moderately terrifying.
What are you doing in Williamsburg?
busch gardens today, w&m tour tomorrow.
are you drinking and if not, why?
yes. duh.
zwoman and a friend volunteered to do some presentation in our kids' class and at one point zson held up a piece of paper on which he wrote "I'M BORD" and then when that didn't get sufficient reaction he yelled "I'm bored." This is what she gets for trying to assuage her working mom guilt.
Sounds like zson needs an attitude adjustment, and deserves every bit of mama guilt you and zwoman can heap upon him. That's bullshit!
What grade is Zson in?
2003 McDonald’s All American Game is on. Stars include LBJ, Villanueva, Kris Humphries and Von Wafer,
First grade.
Holy shit - 40 y/o Jason Terry is starting!?
zman, that's amazing zson story. he's advocating for his education and seeking relevance in the classroom. if you want to chastise him, use a thoreau quote: "it is not all books that are as dull as their readers."
My boss asked for talking points so I drafted and printed them and left them in his chair, then he picked them up and came to my office and asked me about the issue and asked if I could give him some talking points and I said "You're holding them" and he said "Huh?" and I said "In your hand. That piece of paper. You have to read the words but those are the talking points. Just. Read. The. WORDS!" so don't be surprised if I'm suddenly more active on LinkedIn as I likely will need a new job.
Well it looks like the Gov of AZ is going to be screwed just like Uber after the recent fatality. Nothing like a good old behind close doors agreement. But it is AZ, so maybe they'll reelect the guy.
I wish you to remain employed Zman, however should that change you and TR should get temporary caddie gigs. The fodder that could produce. That may even have Pilot potential!
zman and zson both put thoughts on paper and then vocally overreact anyway!
that's beautiful . . . the whole apple and tree thing
Enjoying a Sap from Treehouse courtesy of Squeaky and the sampler pack he sent. Saving the Julius and Green for last. Had the pale ale last night which was the tits. Cheers mate, the internet is the best!
Pairs well with The Nashville Sound.
the julius is dope. i had a whitemiata from the veil today, which reminded me of the stuff you brought us from aslin.
If you guys can get a hold of a porter from Sandbridge Brewing Works in Va Beach called Cleopatra's Undercarriage, it's worth getting into. Delicious.
Cleopatra Jones's Undercarriage?
I guess that name would be a better seller than if they called it Cleopatra's Taint.
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