Volume 1, Issue 3

Craig Johnston’s Second Stroke of Luck

August 10, 2009 How the Aussie Soccer Legend Hit the Jackpot

Although born in Johannes-
burg, South Africa, Craig
Johnston was the first Aus-
tralian to make an impres-
sion on the English game.
He used his versatility as a
midfielder and striker to
make a name for himself at
Middlesbrough, Newcastle
and Liverpool. In 1986, he
was a member of the Liver-
pool side to ever win the
third League championship
and FA double of the 20th
Century.
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for materials to aid in the The Adidas Predator has been
development of a boot worn by some of the world’s great-
design. As luck would est footballers, and has become the
have it, he overheard a best selling boot of all time.
kid mention table tennis
rubber, and rest was his- Now that’s a second stroke of luck!
tory-at least with the shoe
design. Johnston invested
five years and $500,000
to patent the idea
before presenting
it to Adidas and a
few other shoe
companies. Ini-
tially, there were
no takers, how-

Despite his success on the

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ever he repre-
pitch, his global influence
sented the idea to
on the game is unknown to
Adidas with foot-
many. Johnston toyed
ball legend Franz
around with figuring out a
Beckenbauer us-
solution to miss hitting the
ing the boot while
ball. Using the question,
playing in snowy
“how do you get more grip
conditions. It was
if you swerve the ball,”
Johnston began searching a done deal.

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Match Play Meets Art in Proposed World Cup Inspired Paintings
During Euro 2008, seven to work on one of seven there are plans to replicate these soc-
Austrian artists collaborated pieces. Work time was cer inspired collaborations for the
with seven South African only performed within the 2010 World Cup.
artists to assist, acclaimed confines of match play.
The Euro 2008 paintings were re-
Austrian artist, Walter Stach Therefore, when play was
in creating one-of-a-kind halted, the artists would cently unveiled and are now avail-
soccer inspired paintings. rest their utensils as well. able for public viewing. They are on
The concept paired artists display near the Arts on Main gal-
The project was consid-
from each country together lery on Berea Street in Johannes-
ered a huge success, and
burg, South Africa.
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MUST SEE TV
Burger King has signed on to sponsor the Spanish USA v. Mexico, August 13 2:00p
soccer club Getafe for the 2009/2010 season. The
soccer jerseys are emblazoned with the King's face (Mun2, Telemundo)
on the inside of the shirt for those dramatic goal- Palmeiras v. Botafogo, August 15 5:30p
scoring moments when players flip their jerseys
over their heads and run around. (GolTV)

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For fans, the jerseys come with an instruction
guide so you too can join in on the fun! (Fox Soccer Channel)
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