Category Archives: Sportsthoughts

Sportsthoughts (5) – lessons to be learned

Posted on December 11, 2011 by John S

Once again El Clasico – the clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid – showed us how football should be played. People fancied Madrid this time, and they scored in the first minute  But slowly Barca wove their patterns and pounced. … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (4)… How did we lose that?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by John S

I went to my first West Ham game of the season today. The visitors mid-table Burnley.  Fellow claret and blue wearers. Favourite team of famed spin doctor, Alastair Campbell. League champions in 1960, still a good side in the early … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (3)

Posted on December 2, 2011 by John S

The Euro draw The draw for the European championships next summer took place today.  Sighs of relief all round at England’s draw: France, Ukraine (joint hosts with Poland) and Sweden.  Far from easy, but worst case scenario with the seeding … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (2)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John S

Managerial Angst Part 1 – the Premier League frenzy It’s November and the speculation about the futures of Premier League managers is in full flow.  Of course the futures of those at the bottom – Steve Kean at Blackburn and … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (1)

Posted on November 13, 2011 by John S

An occasional series, mostly after a weekend of sporting delights. England quite good shocker And there we were – me included – extolling the virtues of the Spanish football team, ahead of their clash with England. Worshipping the tiki-taka (and … Continue reading →

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Winning ways!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by John S

Another most unusual sporting week, with all my favourite teams continuing to win, and, of course, the fallout from Man City’s 6-1 thrashing of Man Utd. At the Stoop yesterday Quins beat Exeter 19-13 in what was easily the toughest … Continue reading →

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C’etait magnifique

Posted on October 23, 2011 by John S

So the All Blacks made it, just.  8-7.  The score doesn’t convey what a great game it was. The intensity shown by both teams, from start to finish, was amazing.  Maybe if Piri Weepu’s boot was firing in the first … Continue reading →

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New Zealand vs France – I’m torn

Posted on October 22, 2011 by John S

How many months ago did the World Cup start? Seems like an age since England were turfed out, tails between their legs. Anyway, at last it’s the big one. What a game it should be, especially if the French turn … Continue reading →

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Renewal and redemption

Posted on October 19, 2011 by John S

My football team is West Ham.  Legacy of 1966 when as a seven year old, Geoff Hurst became my hero.  I’ve stuck with them through thin and thin ever since. MyDad, my son, my father-in-law, my brother-in-law, are all Arsenal. … Continue reading →

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