I was going to write an introduction to this article, but David Edgar needs no introduction. It is incredible to think, that just 5 years ago, if you mentioned the name David Edgar in Brazil, over a third of the people there would say that they think Ronaldo's a bigger player. That in the Gateshead Travel Inn at breakfast, there would be more people with Shearer shirts on than Edgar shirts. I could go on and on through the night to tell more of these unthinkable scenes, but I have to make this story brief, which is not really testiment to a player like Edgar. Of course people are asking many questions like: Is this just a one-off prodigy from the poor Canadian streets? Will Edgar prove the critics right and be bigger than Pele? What would have happened if Sven-Goran Eriksson had smelt the coffee and decided to make Edgar England's captain before he had a chance to play for Canada? Would mediocrities like Gerrard still be in the team with a wonderkid like Edgar in the side? Many people think the real reason behind his explosion onto the world stage was because Newcastle had an injury for one match, and Edgar had to play. These people my friends, are liers and enemies of football. However they may be correct, as John Barnes 2 hour analysis showed: "If a player is injured in the team, then it means theres a possibility that a back-up player is called. If you think about it like this, if a player is in-fact injured, then he is unable to participate in a football match, as the injury means he's unavailable. Disaster for some, but the gifted managers would see whats coming, and buy a back up player. This player would cover the position of the unlucky injured player, and play in the match. This is what Edgar did." Many nutritionists however believe that it is Edgar's morning breakfast of Special K that is the reason behind his new found fame and fortune. Providing a half of the recommended daily intake of fibre, it is a great way to start your day. Thank you
