Category Archives: Sportsthoughts

Sportsthoughts (15) – So farewell AVB…

Posted on March 4, 2012 by John S

It’s been coming for some time, as Chelsea stumble around, dropping points against teams they usually dismiss with ease, threatening to fall out of the Champions League in the last 16 (Napoli – good but not great),  not even able … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (14) – Lessons from the Weekend

Posted on February 28, 2012 by John S

There were some terrific games of rugby and football over the past weekend. I managed to watch England v Wales and Gloucester v Quins at rugby on Saturday and the Arsenal v Tottenham football match on Sunday.  I skipped the … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (13) – A visit to the Olympic Aquatic Centre

Posted on February 25, 2012 by John S

Yesterday, Friday, a few of us went along to one of the “London Prepares” events at the emerging London Olympics site.  The occasion was the diving World Cup, in the new Aquatic Centre. It was my first trip to the … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (12) – where now for Arsene?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by John S

AC Milan 4 Arsenal 0.  Ouch! Arsenal are my second team in football. The family team. And the team that over the past decade have been synonymous with good football, the beautiful game. When they lose it doesn’t hurt in … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (11) – So Farewell Fabio… and ‘allo ‘Arry?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by John S

So Fabio Capello resigned as the manager of England’s football team last night. Brought down in the end by his misjudgement of the John Terry racism case. Clearly a suspicion that the FA manoeuvered him into the position where resignation … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (10) – The Six Nations is upon us!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by John S

The Six Nations rugby tournament is one of the great sporting contests.  In the dark, cold days of winter and early spring it gives us something to look forward to.  The anticipation rises: most years there is no clear favourite, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (9) – a big weekend

Posted on January 23, 2012 by John S

It was a big weekend for the football and the rugby, this weekend.  In the rugger it was the last round of group games in the Heineken Cup – who would qualify for the quarter finals? In the footie, Sky … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (8) – festive football madness

Posted on January 9, 2012 by John S

Back to work, finally, tomorrow. Dumped the Christmas tree today.  The festive season is truly over. As ever, the footie went a bit bonkers over the festive season. Is it the sprouts or a heavy-lying Christmas pud that turns some … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (7) – well done Cav!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by John S

I was pleased to see Mark Cavendish win BBC Sports Personality of the year yesterday. I even voted for him. He has been an outstanding athlete for many years, in one of the toughest of sports. Cycling is something that … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (6) – the immensity of the Heineken Cup

Posted on December 19, 2011 by John S

Winter’s drawing in, the darkness comes early, there’s a deep chill in the air.  A perfect excuse for staying at home all Saturday afternoon and watching Sky Sports’ rugby coverage, with a dip in and out to check the football. … Continue reading →

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