Author Topic: A random thread for sport things that don't really warrant a thread of their own (Read 131187 times)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #725 on:** 02 July, 2022, 06:04:53 pm »

Nail-biting stuff in SA.

Jaded · « **Reply #726 on:** 02 July, 2022, 06:07:28 pm »

Wales just scored a try three men down!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #727 on:** 02 July, 2022, 06:13:33 pm »

Bollocks!

Basil · « **Reply #728 on:** 02 July, 2022, 09:52:52 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 02 July, 2022, 06:13:33 pm

Bollocks!

Indeed.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #729 on:** 09 July, 2022, 01:51:26 pm »

Crikey! Well done Ireland! (This probably deserves a thread all of its own).

Wowbagger · « **Reply #730 on:** 11 July, 2022, 07:27:53 pm »

Fifty years ago today the Fischer-Spasski match began in Reykjavik.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #731 on:** 24 July, 2022, 08:43:11 pm »

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/24/chess-robot-grabs-and-breaks-finger-of-seven-year-old-opponent-moscow

That's not very sporting...

spesh · « **Reply #732 on:** 24 July, 2022, 09:04:32 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 24 July, 2022, 08:43:11 pm

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jul/24/chess-robot-grabs-and-breaks-finger-of-seven-year-old-opponent-moscow

That's not very sporting...

The robot did not break its opponent's finger, that is decadent western propaganda. It performed a special digital realignment operation.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #733 on:** 30 July, 2022, 10:31:34 pm »

i understand that Liverpool fans booed the "national anthem" today before their footie match v Man City started.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #734 on:** 30 July, 2022, 11:41:18 pm »

In marked contrast, many of the audience* were singing along when it was played at the conclusion of last night’s gig at the Shepherd's Bush Empire

* Though not me. Or Miss von Brandenburg.

Peter · « **Reply #735 on:** 31 July, 2022, 11:28:27 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 30 July, 2022, 10:31:34 pm

i understand that Liverpool fans booed the "national anthem" today before their footie match v Man City started.

Possibly should read "some Liverpool fans"?

Jaded · « **Reply #736 on:** 31 July, 2022, 11:41:22 am »

I believe it is Hillsborough related. Also it is worth mentioning the connection with the government.

Quote

before following that up with the chant “F*** the Tories

I’d have rhought that would resonate?

Peter · « **Reply #737 on:** 31 July, 2022, 12:14:49 pm »

J. I didn't get the context because I didn't watch the match!

FGR already fighting hard to stay up - excellent! I guess that's a local derby, now?

toontra · « **Reply #738 on:** 31 July, 2022, 12:21:04 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 30 July, 2022, 10:31:34 pm

i understand that Liverpool fans booed the "national anthem" today before their footie match v Man City started.

Quite a common occurrence with some LP fans. Apparently they take exception to the lyrics - i.e. Brenda "ruling over them"

Cracking game none the less. Bodes well for an exciting season

Jaded · « **Reply #739 on:** 31 July, 2022, 12:39:45 pm »

Quote from: Peter on 31 July, 2022, 12:14:49 pm

J. I didn't get the context because I didn't watch the match!

FGR already fighting hard to stay up - excellent! I guess that's a local derby, now?

Yes, a great result for them, apparently could have been 4-1 as their keeper had a fantastic game.

Basil · « **Reply #740 on:** 31 July, 2022, 02:12:27 pm »

With an opening 4 - 0 defeat at Walsall, Hartlepool Untied go straight to the very bottom of div2.
Oh well, it can only get better.

Or not.

Peter · « **Reply #741 on:** 31 July, 2022, 04:58:59 pm »

They've scored 4 runs and haven't lost a wicket. What's not to like?!

ElyDave · « **Reply #742 on:** 31 July, 2022, 09:25:27 pm »

That was a somewhat exciting swimming race, wasn't expecting Peaty out of the medals entirely.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #743 on:** 02 August, 2022, 01:33:46 pm »

Quote from: toontra on 31 July, 2022, 12:21:04 pm

Quote from: Wowbagger on 30 July, 2022, 10:31:34 pm
i understand that Liverpool fans booed the "national anthem" today before their footie match v Man City started.

Quite a common occurrence with some LP fans. Apparently they take exception to the lyrics - i.e. Brenda "ruling over them"

Cracking game none the less. Bodes well for an exciting season

I didn't know the national anthem was played before football matches. Why? It's not actually a standard thing is it?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #744 on:** 13 August, 2022, 07:12:25 pm »

I don't really know anything about football and tend not to care very much, but I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow towards the fact that Brentford have slotted 4 home v Manchester United still with ten minutes to go before half time.

Wossgoinon?

citoyen · « **Reply #745 on:** 13 August, 2022, 10:16:34 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 13 August, 2022, 07:12:25 pm

Wossgoinon?

Easy. Brentford are currently a better team than Manchester United.

I was fully expecting Brentford to win - although admittedly the margin of victory was a tad surprising.

Peter · « **Reply #746 on:** 13 August, 2022, 11:21:47 pm »

It was pathetic to see the comments on the BBC web page while the match was going on. Things like "Manu (to give them their official name) is a team that needs to win trophies." Why? Newcastle haven't won a trophy for nearly 70 years and yet have crowds comparable to "ManU"'s. As for "There is no commitment from the players" - It's the players' shop window: if they want to play for a better club, they have to show they are good enough. They are committed all right - but they are not very good. For most of us, this is a hugely satisfying situation. Brentford only had about 35% of the possession, too. Prediction: Manchester United (to give them their old name) will beat Newcastle twice this season!

citoyen · « **Reply #747 on:** 14 August, 2022, 12:47:59 am »

I watched the highlights on Match of the Day. They were as bad as the scoreline suggests.

Newcastle will rout them.

Jaded · « **Reply #748 on:** 14 August, 2022, 03:48:51 am »

Here’s hoping.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #749 on:** 14 August, 2022, 08:47:12 am »

I expect that when commenters say “Manu is a team that needs to win trophies” what they mean is “Manu is a team that expects to win trophies but haven’t quite realised that this involves hard work”.