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10 May 2010 - Crushed by the relentless Teutons: ‘Socrates Wanderers’ 1 –‘Nietzsche Albion’ 3
Yesterday’s (Sunday, 9th May) 'Philosophers' Football Match,' a real life re-staging of the classic 1972 Monty Python sketch where ancient Greek philosophers battled it out with various 19th century German thinkers, saw a decisive 'German' victory over their ancient rivals, the 'Greeks'. In a game marked by more false moves than a first year's logic proof, the Germans beat all the odds – including even their own uneven argumentation – to triumph over their grudge rivals, the Greeks, in a 3-1 drubbing.
29 April 2010 - Python football auction: bid on this 'holy grail' of football and comedy history
Fancy owning a memorial football signed by all of the surviving Pythons? Then sign up now on eBay to get it! The ball is being auctioned for the upcoming (Sunday, 9th May) 'Philosophers' Football Match,' a real life restaging of the classic 1972 Monty Python sketch where ancient Greek philosophers battled it out with various 19th century German thinkers – with one very baffled Franz Beckenbauer also on the pitch!
21 April 2010 - Shock late addition to line up for the Philosophers' Football Match makes 'history'!
In a move bound to fox their opponents, Socrates Wanderers have announced a last minute ringer to their squad for their upcoming grudge rematch with long-term rivals Nietzsche Wanderers: Ancient Historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes, author of 'Helen of Troy,' has been sneaked on the roster for the real-life re-staging of the classic Monty Python 'Philosophers' Football' clash of 'Greeks' versus 'Germans' on Sunday, 9th May!
06 April 2010 - Getting an ‘Ology’... in football commentary!
Special educational service provider The Philosophy Shop is delighted to announce that renowned sociologist and broadcaster Laurie Taylor will be match commentator on its 2010 re-staging of the classic Monty Python 'Philosophers' Football' clash of 'Greeks' versus 'Germans' in May.
18 March 2010 – Forget the World Cup finals... tickets now on sale for THE main football fixture of 2010!
Special educational service provider The Philosophy Shop is delighted to announce tickets are now on sale for what promises to be the biggest football fixture of the year: 'Socrates Wanderers' versus 'Nietzsche Albion,' at Wingate & Finchley’s Harry Abrahams stadium, North London, Sunday 9th May.
24 February 2010 – Former England manager appointed manager of 'Socrates Wanderers'!
Special educational service provider The Philosophy Shop is delighted to announce that former England manager Graham Taylor will be managing the 'Socrates Wanderers' First XI side for its 2010 re-staging of the classic Monty Python 'Philosophers' Football' clash of 'Greeks' versus 'Germans'.
13 January 2010 – A huge welcome to our corporate partners – three cheers for massive early support for 'The Philosophers' Football Match'!
The Philosophy Shop is delighted to announce that it is to receive support for its 2010 re-staging of the classic Monty Python 'Philosophers' Football' clash of Greeks versus Germans from a range of major UK companies.
19 November 2009 – To mark today’s World Philosophy Day here's a special philosophers' football match!
To mark today’s World Philosophy Day, special educational service provider The Philosophy Shop is delighted to announce the launch of THE REALLY big football fixture of 2010… 'Socrates Wanderers' versus 'Nietzsche Albion,' Central London, Spring Next Year!
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