Archive for the 'sport' Category
The biggest Gallic shrug
Yazan: Sara | 01 December 2009 | No Comments
Categories: sport
Two weeks ago, I blogged about the hand of Henry and the issues raised around the ‘win at all costs’ attitude of some sportsmen. Today Gerard Houllier, a manager with experience of club and international management, said that he did not believe that Thierry Henry should be punished for the incident. He said ‘Thierry Henry did not cheat’ and [...]
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, push off
Yazan: sarabedford | 16 July 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Arsenal, Soccer specials
The most delayed Arsenal departure of 2008 has finally happened. Adebayor has finally left the Emirates for the El Dorado of Eastlands. So I care? Nope! I’m not just saying that to hide my disappointment. When Liam Brady left Highbury for Juventus in 1980, my teenage heart sobbed for weeks, something that was repeated over [...]
You cannot be serious!
Yazan: sarabedford | 29 June 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: sport
Before last week, had you heard of Sorana Cirstea? Or Gisela Dulko? How about Caroline Wozniacki or Maria Kirilenko? Would you be surprised to hear that these women were considered the best players to be placed on Centre and Number One courts at Wimbledon? So were many avid followers of tennis. Last week, former Wimbledon champion [...]
FU F1 says FIA
Yazan: sarabedford | 19 June 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: sport
I love most sport, but I’m not really a fan of those where the main part is played by a horse, dog, car or motorbike, rather than a human. I do occasionally watch motor sport, but unlike others I wouldn’t miss it if it wasn’t there. I was therefore doubly impressed with myself for getting an [...]
England's number 1 – que?
Yazan: sarabedford | 04 May 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Abbots Langley, Arsenal, Soccer specials
Stories have abounded this week that Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia should play for England when he qualifies as a home player in the summer. The Spaniard has said he would consider playing for England saying, “They [Spain] have never, never called me. If other people want me, I have to study my situation and take a [...]
Why Matt's the only gay in the Olympic village
Yazan: sarabedford | 18 April 2009 | 3 Comments
Categories: equality, Olympics, sport, swimming
Last August, I switched on to watch the diving finals from Beijing’s Water Cube to see if 14 year old Tom Daley could make history. Of course he was too far behind to make a move on the medal positions, but he was, by his own admission, completely upstaged by Australian Matthew Mitcham, Going into [...]
First they came for the football supporters …
Yazan: sarabedford | 15 April 2009 | 3 Comments
Categories: Arsenal, police, Soccer specials
Over the past 10 days, as the details surrounding the death of Ian Tomlinson have become clear, I have been drawn to comparisons between the G20 demonstration and the Hillsborough tragedy. With the 20th anniversary of Hillsborough today, I feel an immense sense that little has been learned by the police as to how they manage [...]
Spot the spit spat
Yazan: sarabedford | 18 March 2009 | No Comments
Categories: Arsenal, Soccer specials
I wasn’t at the Emirates last night. I had the more important, but less entertaining task of addressing the council’s Sustainable Environment Policy and Scrutiny Panel to halt a proposed parking scheme. And we won both! At least I was able to follow the match at home. At the end of the game, it was [...]
It still doesn't feel like home – but it's where the heart is
Yazan: sarabedford | 16 August 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Arsenal, Soccer specials
It’s over two years now since we moved home. Just a few hundred yards away – in fact you can still see our old home from the new one. The new owners have made a few alterations, but you can still see the good bones and listed building structure of our former abode from the [...]
