My Favorite Writing

Writing chosen: Jonathan Wilson's article for the Macnchester Guardian, entitled What is a Playmaker's Role in the Modern Game. Published 08/18/2010.

Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2010/aug/18/what-is-a-playmakers-role-in-modern-game

Perhaps the writing that I read the most is on the subject of soccer, so it is no surprise that it is from here that my example hails. Jonathan Wilson is a regular writer for the Manchester Guardian, among other publications and he, more than any other writer, truly conveys the depth that there is to the beautiful game.

Wislon has an incredibly extensive knowledge of soccer and clearly dedicates much of his life to researching his information. As with this example, Wilson frequently goes into intricate technical and tactical details about soccer that most people, even ardent fans, don't even consider. He also frequently takes the reader on a historical tour through the development of the sport.

With all this detailed information in his articles, it is to Wilson's great credit that his writing is still so engaging and pleasurable to read.

In this particular article Wilson tracks the history of one of soccer's key positions on the field, the playmaker. Delving into nearly 150 years of soccer history, Wilson's careful use of language and the structure of his writing means that even casual fans will be rewarded for this read.