You think American sports display greed, and sometimes reflect the worst of American culture.  Just last week, two days before the start of the English Premier League (which has totally displaced baseball with this author), the coach of our favorite English team, Crystal Palace, two days before the first league game, departed in a huff over money, not his own but the budget management provided to enrich the squad with players bought from other clubs.    He just bolted , leaving the players and fans rudderless.

I nominate my son, Q, as the next manager at Crystal Palace.  He has the four characteristics necessary for success at our club. He’s a Yank who adores and values the traditions of the club, having viewed matches at Selhurst Park on at least 6 occasions on his own dime (well, some on Dad’s dime).  Secondly, despite his 22 years, I believe he can motivate underdog players, having sacrificed personally as a player in the States for 16 years.  Thirdly, Q would not give a hoot about the player transfer budget, preferring to build with players having a strong desire to play for a South London club with strong traditions and frenetic fans.  Finally, never never would Q abandon his mates/players for any reason, at any time.  Athletes in America know and live and breathe the team concept.  Brit football coaches somehow have forgotten it.      WHAT THE HECK !