On isporty - Tim Southwell's blog in February 26th 2007
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Go Dutch Go!
Posted Feb 26th 2007, 11:57am by Tim Southwell
World Cup Cricket minnows the Netherlands today went berserk, claiming that Scotland were in for a right pasting, as excitement reaches fever pitch in the Caribbean.
You might not be aware of this but in 1860, cricket was such big news in Holland that you could barely cross the canal in Amsterdam without some tanked up clog-tapper screaming 'Catchit!' at you. Nowadays it's not so big, but on March 16th, 6,000 stalwart cricketers in the Netherlands will be shouting loudly at their televisions as Andre van Troost, Dan van Bunge and Bas Zuiderent lead the team out for their opener against South Africa in St Kitts. As if that wasn't bad enough they've also got to face Australia, but at least they’re certain of three points against Scotland. “We might be a bit sketchy but Scotland make us look like world beaters.” Said van Bunge. “Anyone who says we’re crap has only got to look back at how we qualified for this tournament. There are no easy matches at this level and the United Arab Emirates were no mugs, I can tell you.” van Bunge was also quick to point out that Holland actually have some recent World Cup form, seeing off Namibia for their solitary World Cup victory in 2003. "Put that in your pipe and smokle it," raged van Bunge, "I'm having a pony on us to win the group — 250-1, can you believe that?!" Cricket is Holland's 25th most favourite sport.
isporty wants to know what your 25th most favourite sport is. Or to put it another way, who do you think is going to win the World Cup? I reckon England but don't let me push you around. Maybe you fancy Bermuda? Get all the latest odds and give the bookies your cash, they'll enjoy that.
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Tony No
Posted Feb 26th 2007, 10:20am by Tim Southwell
Crucible old boy refuses cue to leave.
Snooker - Former semi-finalist Tony Knowles fell at the first hurdle of his attempt to qualify for the final stages of the 888.com World Championship in Prestatyn. Knowles, snooker's 80s pin up boy, who reached the semis at the Crucible in 1983, 1985 and 1986, was beaten 5-4 by Londoner Del Smith in the first qualifying round. Smith overcame the 51-year-old's challenge by taking the deciding frame on the blue. A clearly confused Knowles, who earned £739,052.00 during his career said afterwards: "My understanding was that it wasn't over until the fat lady sang. Anyone in the crowd will tell you there weren't even any fat ladies there so you figure it out! As far as I'm concerned I'm still in with a chance. It might look like a long shot with me being eliminated and everything but I've never been a quitter and I'm not going to start now."
isporty wants to know who you think will win this year's World Championships? Is it possible, by any chance whatsoever, that Jimmy White might turn back the clock, overcome the odds and send us all into cliche-overdrive by winning? Or will it be someone boring as usual?
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It's A Carling Cup Knockout
Posted Feb 26th 2007, 10:09am by Tim Southwell
John Terry got off his hosptal bed to lift the Carling Cup last night and said: “Who's getting married?”
The Chelsea skipper was knocked unconscious at 4.11pm after being kicked in the face by Arsenal’s Abou Diaby. But after discharging himself from hospital in Cardiff he was back at the Millennium Stadium at 5.58. There he joined in the party to celebrate the victory over Arsenal with relieved team-mates who cheered as he held the Carling Cup aloft in the dressing room. The England captain, 26, was earlier rushed to University Hospital Cardiff in a neck brace and wearing an oxygen mask. He regained consciousness soon after being admitted. Terry initially could not remember anything after what he had for his breakfast, though he remembered this with pinpoint accuracy — Two rounds of cheese on toast, a glass of Innocent smoothie because it's all natural ingredients and the labels are reallly funny aren't they, two poached eggs and a flagoon of whisky. But then he began to recognise the Chelsea medics who had gone to the hospital, one of whom Terry claimed looked like his Auntie Nerys just after she got married to Uncle Sid. Having been scanned and checked by specialists, he dashed back to the stadium to join in the celebrations. When asked how he was feeling he replied “I’m just glad the wedding went off without a hitch and the best man didn't say anything rude in his speech.”
isporty wants to know what horrendous injuries have stricken your own sporting careers. Have you ever been clobbered in the face by the stray boot of an opponent? If so, did it really hurt or are you actually quite hard so that sort of thing doesn't bother you?
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Comments
what a stupid fight at the end! Just trying to be like rugby players, what idiots!
Posted Feb 26th 2007, 1:15pm
by Terry Griffiths
Comments
Patrick Rafter
apart from ourselves i would have to fancy the west indies.
William Davidson
Holland and Scotland at a cricket world cup? They are going to get thrashed!
David Maher Roberts
who else is there that never play cricket? France???
Patrick Rafter
all the best football teams. Brazil,Italy, France and Germany! Barring Australia of course.