True Sportsmen, Payet And Hart

In among the action of what turned out to be a memorable match between West Ham United and Manchester City, one of the last few remaining at the Boleyn Ground or Upton Park as commentators insist on calling it, there was a moment that was lost to most of the media and observers, it was similar to when Pele and Bobby Moore embraced following their epic duel in the Mexico World Cup, each the absolute definition of perfection in their footballing role. Their affinity was borne of total respect, the appreciation of a true artist, and such was the respect shown by Joe Hart and Dimitri Payet to each other as they left the pitch at half time of what eventually was a hard fought draw that either side could have won and had both managers bemoaning their luck. It took a moment of brilliance from England's number one keeper to deny Payet what would have been the goal that he thought was surely in, and that is why they were both able to rise above the bar of professional rivalry, and also rise above their own pride! The bloated and infected Barclays Premier League needs more of the same. - Ed