Archive | August 15, 2011

Blue Tiger Refund – 2.15 Thirsk

As an 11/8 favourite from the Godolphin stable, Blue Tiger was well-supported and fancied prior to the 2.15 at Thirsk. Like most youngsters, he was a little obstreperous in the stalls and decided to send Ted Durcan flying and get stuck in the stalls. In normal circumstances and under the rules of racing, the two […]

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De Gea Unconvincing Again, But United Rally. Again

It was the stuff of champions. A fine example of the attitude and desire that separates winners from those happy enough with automatically qualifying for the group stages of the Champions League. It’s the reason why Old Trafford singlehandedly continues to prop up the English Brasso market. Or it was their second undeserved win at […]

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Premier League Opening Weekend Review

Wasn’t that the most amazing opening to the Premier League ever?!?!?!?…sorry I’ve started in Sky Sports mode…let’s try again. Wasn’t that the most underwhelming start to the Premier League ever?…sorry again, I slipped into BBC mode…okay final go… It wasn’t great but then it was the opening weekend. Ignoring the media created hype, if that’s […]

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We Have A Winner …

And also a load of other people currently scratching their heads in befuddlement. For the second week in a row, a hurried and seemingly innocuous pick for Whose Career Is It Anyway? has stumped the finest minds to have ever played the game. And some minds who aren’t so fine ; ) To make an […]

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Video: Oh Joey!

Any controversial incident involving Joey Barton, and this won’t be the last, will undoubtedly draw greater attention because of his chequered past. Against Arsenal on Saturday his angry reaction to Gervinho’s dive would have been influenced by Song’s earlier stamp and of the three “offences”, his theatrical reaction was the lesser. That’s not to excuse […]

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