“For When the One Great Scorer
comes to write against your name,
He writes – not that you Won or Lost
but How You Played the Game.”
After a truly epic Wimbledon Final, BBC’s Sue Barker asked the defeated American, Andy Roddick, if ‘this sport is cruel sometimes?’
I was personally thrilled to see the Lions win the third and final test match with the Springboks. And mathematically ………..
I’m in Joburg wondering how the Lions will do on Saturday in the third and final test.
Why do goal scorers run to the crowd shouting and roaring with their faces twisted in anger and aggression?
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Isn’t it nice when every so often, someone, somewhere appreciates your efforts like when your boss says ‘good job’ or your team mate says ‘well played’? A simple ‘thank you note’ or a ‘congratulations’ message can mean so much. That’s why I’m over the moon…..
I had a great chat with Eamonn Holmes and was delighted to hear his story about how the Real Madrid fans gave Liverpool’s Steve Gerard a standing ovation as he left the field.
I mentioned during my BBC Nottingham interview, that local hero Brian Clough and arguably, the most successful football manager in Europe, never allowed any of his players to challenge the referee’s decisions.
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I went to the wonderful 74,500 seater Millennium Stadium in Cardiff last Saturday to watch the Irish rugby team take on the 6 Nations champions, Wales. Both sides were going for glory. Before the kick-off I witnessed a fantastic moment of sportsmanship.