Category Archives: Sportsthoughts

Sportsthoughts (144) – The genius of Dimitri Payet

Posted on February 24, 2016 by John S

West Ham have a new hero. A midfielder with such skill – and passion – that he ranks with the greats of our club. I’m talking midfield creatives here, so the World Cup 66 trio aren’t involved. We are talking … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (143) – The Mighty Quins: Harlequins 29, Saracens 23!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by John S

Yesterday we watched what must have been the best game of rugby at the Stoop since when? Maybe when we beat Leicester 32-12 in January 2015? My friend Jon was suggesting the heroics against Stade Francais in 2008! After last … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (142) – Premier League at Half Time

Posted on December 31, 2015 by John S

19 games gone and 2015 almost at an end. A good time to review those predictions and speculate a little about the second half of the season. Well, in August I was finding it hard to see beyond Chelsea for … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (141) – France and England at Wembley, 17 Nov 2015

Posted on November 18, 2015 by John S

This isn’t really a Sportsthoughts – the event was so much more than that. But it was one of those times when football, infuriating though it can be at times, brought people together. To unite against the terrorists, who seem … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (140) – New Zealand win the World Cup!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by John S

Well, what a game that was! New Zealand 34 Australia 17. A fitting end to what has been an excellent World Cup, notwithstanding England’s flop. The best team by a mile ran out winners – the first ever to win … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (139) – Rugby World Cup: South 4 North 0

Posted on October 18, 2015 by John S

This weekend provided an absolute feast of rugby (and some pretty decent football too). It started for me with Quins’ first Premiership game of the season on Friday evening at the Stoop. They beat a good Wasps team 26-21, so … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (138) – Goodbye England!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by John S

So goodbye England. Against Fiji you were OK, but nothing more. Against Wales you were strong but gave the game away. You lacked composure and discipline when it mattered. Against Australia you lacked creativity and defensive nous. Your self belief … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (137) – 2015 Rugby World Cup predictions!

Posted on September 18, 2015 by John S

So the Rugby Union World Cup starts today with England, joint hosts with Wales, playing Fiji at Twickenham. Time to get excited! Naturally the question I most want to ask is, can England win the World Cup? Most commentators don’t … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (136) – West Ham’s wacky start to the season

Posted on August 30, 2015 by John S

Just four games in. I’d have been hoping for six points and we’ve got six points. I’d have expected losses away to Arsenal and Liverpool, wins at home to relegation candidates, Leicester and Bournemouth. So we beat Arsenal and Liverpool … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (135) – Premier League predictions 2015-16

Posted on August 7, 2015 by John S

So another Premier League season is upon us and West Ham have already been knocked out of the Europa League! Still, until they do something about those interminable Thursday evening matches, few English sides will give it the priority it … Continue reading →

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