Wimbledon Updates
June 30, 2008
As I begin this article, Andy Murray is serving up one break in the fifth set, after coming back from two set to love deficit against the seemingly unbeatable Richard Gasquet. Murray showed grit and fight that has made him a top 15 player in the world. He is clearly not as talented as Gasquet, but to this point, has showed more heart. The winner will move on to the quarter finals to play Nadal, who cruised against Youzhny today.
The rest of the Men’s quarters are set: Federer Read more
Euro 2008 Final: Spain 1 v 0 Germany - Spain Win Euro 2008
June 29, 2008
A first-half goal from Liverpool’s Fernando Torres was enough to beat a defensively inept German side in Vienna. Torres struck just after the half hour mark, after muscling his way past Lahm and poking it over the advancing Lehmann.
Predictably the match started as a relatively scrappy affair, with neither team able to take the initiative. Nerves were surely playing a big part, as both Germany and Spain tried to ‘play themselves in’. Spain were seeing a lot of the ball, but were happy to play it around at the back, while the German’s were closing down quickly, and attempting to gain some early control. Read more
Euro 2008 Final: Germany v Spain Team News
June 29, 2008
30 Matches, 16 Countries, 22 Days. Euro 2008 reaches it’s climax this evening with a showcase final between pre-tournament favourites Germany and the much-fancied Spanish.
90 minutes separates Germany and Spain from becoming European Champions 2008.
Latest team news suggests that inspirational captain Michael Ballack could be Read more
Spurs Sign Gomes, and Adebayor Staying At Arsenal
June 27, 2008
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven keeper Heurelho Gomes to White Hart Lane - surely ending Paul Robinson’s spell at the club.
The deal to bring Gomes to North London is subject to personal terms being agreed, along with a work permit and a medical being passed.
The PSV keeper - who has played for Brazil - will be remembered by Spurs’ fans for the penalty save from a Jermain Jenas spotkick in the UEFA Cup earlier this year. He has also played a big Read more
Spain 3 v 0 Russia: Spanish Too Good For Tired Russians
June 26, 2008
Spain have beaten Russia 3-0 in the second semi-final in Vienna to set up a final meeting with Germany on Sunday
Cesc Fabregas performed brilliantly - after coming on as a substitute for injured David Villa in the first-half. He proved to be the difference between the two sides after a dull first half encounter. Read more
England Drop, and Then Throw The Series Away At The Oval
June 25, 2008
New Zealand (246-9) beat England (245 all out) by 1 wicket.
The final match in this topsy-turvy Natwest One Day series is this Saturday at Lords. The problem is that after today, England cannot win the series as they now trail 2-1 and only have themselves to blame. They were not outplayed in this game but unusually slack and error-prone fielding punctuated their defence of 245 runs and eventually cost them at a packed Brit Oval ground. Read more
Wimbledon Thoughts: Djokovic Out, Federer Through
June 25, 2008
Well, it was a quiet third day of action at the All England Club. For example, Novak Djokovic went down in the second round today with barely a whimper!
After questioning last week how much longer Federer can stay at the top of Men’s tennis with the likes of himself and Nadal on his heels, Djokovic fell in straight sets to 75th ranked Marat Safin. Now, what makes this loss so interesting is that Djokovic has always claimed Read more
Germany 3 v 2 Turkey: Germany Through To Final After Fantastic Semi-Final
June 25, 2008
Germany have beaten Turkey 3-2 in a fantastic semi-final. Turkey took the lead in the 22nd minute after some slow defending. The lead only lasted four minutes as Schweinsteiger equalised. With 3 goals scored in the last ten minutes, Turkish hearts were broken in injury time as Philipp Lahm as he smashed home the winner.
An understrength Turkey team started Read more
Germany v Turkey: Match Preview
June 25, 2008
Germany meet Turkey tonight in the first of the Euro 2008 semi-finals. Turkey face a tough task, made worse by their severely weakened team due to injuries and suspensions.
Latest reports suggest that Turkey could be without eight players for tonight’s meeting, and coach Fatih Terim has joked that he may use third-choice keeper Tolga Zengin as an outfield player. Read more
Murray Wins In Straight Sets
June 24, 2008
Andy Murray has beaten Fabrice Santoro of France 6-3 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in the first round at Wimbledon, but did not have an easy ride.
Santoro was a tricky customer, playing some fantastic shots throughout and giving Murray plenty to think about. Read more
