Tag Archives: Spain

Sportsthoughts (151) – Euro 2016 predictions!

Posted on June 11, 2016 by John S

Slightly slow off the mark, as the tournament started yesterday, but France beat Romania as expected, so nothing’s happened to change my views yet. So here are my predictions for the tournament. Guaranteed to be wrong! Winners : Spain Second: … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (108) – World Cup reflections, day 7

Posted on June 19, 2014 by John S

Oh, Espana! What has happened to you? World Cup winners 2010, European Championship winners 2008 and 2012. Out of this World Cup after two defeats: 1-5 v Holland, 0-2 v Chile tonight. How can this be? They’ve looked tired, jaded, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (107) – World Cup reflections, day 6

Posted on June 17, 2014 by John S

Just settling down to catch Russia v South Korea. The latest of the 11pm games. I haven’t lasted too well yet – except for England v Italy of course – dozed through most of the second half of Argentina v … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (106) – World Cup reflections, day 4

Posted on June 15, 2014 by John S

So we are 4 days in and the football has been pretty good so far. Brazil overcame early nerves to beat Croatia 3-1, with strong performances from Oscar and Neymar. Sets them up to win the group. Will be Spain, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (105) – World Cup predictions!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by John S

It’s here! Forget FIFA corruption, criticism of Brazil’s preparations, England’s sniffiness about the tropical location of Manau, social unrest, injury scares. It’s football, football, football! I put my predictions together for a competition amongst a few friends, and this is … Continue reading →

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Some summer sun – a Costa Brava walk

Posted on November 5, 2012 by John S

In these cold, wet and and gloomy November days, with the darkness setting in by 5 o’clock, it’s good to remember the days of summer. Here are a few photos from a lovely walk I’ve done many times when on … Continue reading →

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A visit to the Poble Espanyol, Barcelona

Posted on September 16, 2012 by John S

If you are in Barcelona and fancy a few hours of tranquility and lovely architecture, I can recommend the Poble Espanyol, up in the hills – Montjuic to be precise – overlooking the city. I went there with our friends, … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (31) – Euro 2012: the denouement

Posted on July 4, 2012 by John S

There was an odd news story today. England have risen two places to fourth in the FIFA world rankings.  That’s England, knocked out in the quarter finals, outclassed in normal time, by Italy – now sixth. Suggests the rankings don’t … Continue reading →

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