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The Talisman

By Andrew Winner

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Talisman:  Something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects.  Often in soccer a player is deemed a talisman for the team.  Think Ronadlinho for Barcelona or Henry when he was with Arsenal.   With that player the team can win, without that player they will often lose.