UK Sports anyone Interested?

[cyclops]

I thought it might be good have a thread to enable us Brits to discuss sports from our side of the pond.

Football, Cricket, Rugby, Boxing you name it lets discuss.

I'm a huge Manchester City fan (I've been a season ticket holder for 19 years only missing 3 home games in that period)

What other team's supporters do we have on here?

I also like American sports my American Football Team is the Oakland Raiders I've not got a clue why but I probably liked their badge when I was a kid. That was when they were the LA Raiders I think.

Baseball also has a passing interest for me but I can't seem to get excited about Basketball, although I did once go to a NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

Anyway if anyone is interested in UK sports this is hopefuly the place to disuss.

[twoblues]

Oh...this North American can talk Football (futbol, soccer, etc..), Rugby, etc...watching the Rugby World cup right now and enjoying it. Although Canada didn't fare too well against Wales :(

Also watching the Euro Cup qualifying games...with my Germans doing well (yah, that's right you Englishman, I said Germans) :p Grrrrrr...

[cyclops]

LOL yeah I don't realy have a come back to you on the German front seeing as you beat us at Wembley 2-1 a couple of weeks back. :(

Regarding the Rugby world cup, England are playing South Africa tomorrow evening. I only hope the English play better than when we played the USA.

It's always a hard physical game against the Boks and I think that will suit us right down to the ground :nu

[twoblues]

Yah, could go either way. I used to date a South African girl, a couple of World Cups ago, that family was nuts when it came to rugby. Damn, I should never have dumped her, her dad had the best bbq's...she wasn't half bad either ;)

Just to show how big rugby is in B.C., the listing of the Canadian team roster:

Forwards:

Rod Snow (St. John's); Jon Thiel (White Rock, B.C.); Mike James (Burnaby, B.C.); Jamie Cudmore (Squamish, B.C.); Colin Yukes (Edmonton); Scott Franklin (Regina); Dan Pletch (Lucan, Ont.); Mike Pletch (Lucan); Pat Riordan (Burnaby, B.C.); Aaron Carpenter (Brantford); Mike Burak (Vancouver); Luke Tait (Barrie); Mike Webb (West Vancouver); Adam Kleeberger (White Rock, B.C.); Sean-Michael Stephen (Oakville); David Biddle (Vancouver)

Backs:

Morgan Williams, captain (Cole Harbour, N.S.); Ed Fairhurst (Victoria); Ryan Smith (Caledon, Ont.); Nathan Hirayama (Richmond, B.C.); Nick Trenkel (North Vancouver); Matt Weingart (Williams Lake, B.C.); Ander Monro (Edinburgh, Scotland); Derek Daypuck (London, Ont.); David Spicer (Victoria); Craig Culpan (Auckland, N.Z.); James Pritchard (Sydney, Australia); Justin Mensah-Coker (Vancouver); DTH van der Merwe (Regina); Mike Pyke (Victoria).

Buddy of mine, who plays (or sits on the sideline so far) for one of the teams in Wales should have been picked too, but he's still a little young (was playing on the U19 Team Canada).

[cyclops]

Well it looks like you have a much bigger knowledge of Rugby than me. I'm more of a football fan really (sorry hate the word s**cer) but I really love the big Rugby Internationals when they are on. Am I correct in thinking that Ice Hockey is the big sport over there? I watched a couple of the Stanley Cup (Is that correct?) games on TV when I was in Florida earlier this year. I think Anaheim was one of the teams but can't remenber the other.

[UltimateNaneki]

:lmao Only if it will help me in the Daily Quiz ! :lmao

[cyclops]

:lmao Only if it will help me in the Daily Quiz ! :lmao

LOL yeah I know what you mean. I'm bolloxed if I get questions on US sports. It would be interesting to see how some would fare on a few British sport questions.

[Wil]

LOL yeah I know what you mean. I'm bolloxed if I get questions on US sports. It would be interesting to see how some would fare on a few British sport questions.

please no...christ I don't know my own country's sports trivia let alone aross the pond...

[cyclops]

please no...christ I don't know my own country's sports trivia let alone aross the pond...

Well now you can see how I struggle :(

Questions about American soaps or sitcoms get me as well.

We only get the really top US shows over here so anything else is completely unheard of.

[Cotties]

Didn't Canada have the lead for 50minutes???not bad at allOh...this North American can talk Football (futbol, soccer, etc..), Rugby, etc...watching the Rugby World cup right now and enjoying it. Although Canada didn't fare too well against Wales :(

Also watching the Euro Cup qualifying games...with my Germans doing well (yah, that's right you Englishman, I said Germans) :p Grrrrrr...

[Cotties]

Man City huh??what do you think of your new Owner and Manager?


I thought it might be good have a thread to enable us Brits to discuss sports from our side of the pond.

Football, Cricket, Rugby, Boxing you name it lets discuss.

I'm a huge Manchester City fan (I've been a season ticket holder for 19 years only missing 3 home games in that period)

What other team's supporters do we have on here?

I also like American sports my American Football Team is the Oakland Raiders I've not got a clue why but I probably liked their badge when I was a kid. That was when they were the LA Raiders I think.

Baseball also has a passing interest for me but I can't seem to get excited about Basketball, although I did once go to a NY Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

Anyway if anyone is interested in UK sports this is hopefuly the place to disuss.

[cyclops]

Man City huh??what do you think of your new Owner and Manager?

Exciting times at our club at the moment.

The new owner Dr. Thaksin seems to be putting his money where his mouth is and backing Sven all the way.

The only worry I have is, what will happen is he is convicted of curruption in his native Thailand?

Will more of his money be frozen and will he be extradited back there to serve a jail sentence.

On the other hand if, as he has claimed all along that he has no case to answer and he proves his innocence, his assets will then be unfrozen.

He will according to reports have nearly 2 billion pounds (4 billion US $) freed up and Sven will be given the opportunity to spend big and compete with the so called big four (Chelsea, Arsenal, Lverpool & Man United).

Regarding the new manager, I have been nothing but impressed by the man. The whole club has a different, more positive vibe to it and long may it continue.

Plus we beat our bitter rivals United :D a couple of weeks back so all is good in the blue three quarters of Manchester at the moment. :)

[Cotties]

Thaksin will be alright. His party is banned for 5 years and he is a very popular man in the country so locking him up would make too much trouble in Thailand. As for his money and corruption charges. They will find him guilty as corruption is just a way of politics in Thailand. Legally being able to hold his assets.. I can't really see how they can. His family is very wealthy and it has been passed down from generation to generation. The main factor is he didn't become Prime Minister of Thailand to rip off money. He was chosen because he is a very astute business man.


Good to see them do Man U and I am pleased to see them doing well under Thaksin's ownership.But they do lack Aussies in their team..
Exciting times at our club at the moment.

The new owner Dr. Thaksin seems to be putting his money where his mouth is and backing Sven all the way.

The only worry I have is, what will happen is he is convicted of corruption in his native Thailand?

Will more of his money be frozen and will he be extradited back there to serve a jail sentence.

On the other hand if, as he has claimed all along that he has no case to answer and he proves his innocence, his assets will then be unfrozen.

He will according to reports have nearly 2 billion pounds (4 billion US $) freed up and Sven will be given the opportunity to spend big and compete with the so called big four (Chelsea, Arsenal, Lverpool & Man United).

Regarding the new manager, I have been nothing but impressed by the man. The whole club has a different, more positive vibe to it and long may it continue.

Plus we beat our bitter rivals United :D a couple of weeks back so all is good in the blue three quarters of Manchester at the moment. :)

[Pebbles]

I am a big Rugby fan! I find Cricket boring! Football I can watch..but am not a huge fan of it here. Love American football,baseball,basketball and ice hockey.

[cyclops]

I am a big Rugby fan! I find Cricket boring! Football I can watch..but am not a huge fan of it here. Love American football,baseball,basketball and ice hockey.

Now I wonder why all the Ladies seem to like Rugby?? ;)

[twoblues]

Now I wonder why all the Ladies seem to like Rugby?? ;)

It's the lack of padding, muscle-bound men, in tight (sometimes white) shorts ;)

[cyclops]

Thaksin will be alright. His party is banned for 5 years and he is a very popular man in the country so locking him up would make too much trouble in Thailand. As for his money and corruption charges. They will find him guilty as corruption is just a way of politics in Thailand. Legally being able to hold his assets.. I can't really see how they can. His family is very wealthy and it has been passed down from generation to generation. The main factor is he didn't become Prime Minister of Thailand to rip off money. He was chosen because he is a very astute business man.


Good to see them do Man U and I am pleased to see them doing well under Thaksin's ownership.But they do lack Aussies in their team..

Thanks Cotties I hope what you say is correct.

Past Aussies at City Include Danny Tiatto and Danny Allsop, who I believe is banging in the goals down under at a fair rate. I met him at a supporters function when he was at City and he came across as a decent level headed young fella.

We were strongly linked with Mark Bresciano a few weeks ago and nearly signed him before the start of this season. I believe he came over to train with the squad and was ready for the move before the clubs had a disagreement about the fee and the deal fell though. I full expect us to be in for him again once the January Transfer window opens again though.

[cyclops]

It's the lack of padding, muscle-bound men, in tight (sometimes white) shorts ;)

Well they start off white anyway :D

[Cotties]

Bresciano played really well against a full strength Argintinian team a week or so back.....he should be a clever buy...


whats a ticket to watch Man City play worth?
Thanks Cotties I hope what you say is correct.

Past Aussies at City Include Danny Tiatto and Danny Allsop, who I believe is banging in the goals down under at a fair rate. I met him at a supporters function when he was at City and he came across as a decent level headed young fella.

We were strongly linked with Mark Bresciano a few weeks ago and nearly signed him before the start of this season. I believe he came over to train with the squad and was ready for the move before the clubs had a disagreement about the fee and the deal fell though. I full expect us to be in for him again once the January Transfer window opens again though.

[AffableOne]

UK just beat Louisville (#9) ;)

[Pebbles]

For the first time in sports history, an American football game will take place as part of the NFL in London.

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/nfl-game-london-article-2260.html

The Miami Dolphins will host the New York Giants in the first competitive NFL game outside of North America at Wembley Stadium on October 28.

http://www.nfllondon2007.com/tickets.aspx

[Cotties]

Do they think they can pack it out?


Do you ever watch the European American football league?
For the first time in sports history, an American football game will take place as part of the NFL in London.

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/nfl-game-london-article-2260.html

The Miami Dolphins will host the New York Giants in the first competitive NFL game outside of North America at Wembley Stadium on October 28.

http://www.nfllondon2007.com/tickets.aspx

[Pebbles]

Do they think they can pack it out?


Do you ever watch the European American football league?


Well I have bought four tickets. Will be there..with much excitement!! :)

Yes,, I do watch European American Football league. Enjoy it..most of the time. Can get a bit boring,but the fun part is trying to explain it to friends who don't know anything about the it.

[cyclops]

Bresciano played really well against a full strength Argintinian team a week or so back.....he should be a clever buy...


whats a ticket to watch Man City play worth?

Adult Tickets range from £28.00 to £36.00 depending on which part of the ground you sit. My season ticket costs around £550.00 and that gets me into all league home games. Cup games are extra.

City beat Villa 1 - 0 yesterday and we are now second in the table just behind Arsenal. :)

[cyclops]

Do they think they can pack it out?

I thought I heard somewhere that it was a sell out!

[Pebbles]

England Women v Argentina Women playing on telly now. We have been watching it. England is ahead 5-1 presently. I see the USA is doing good. Canada breezed past Ghana, advances in Women's World Cup.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6903589,00.html

[cyclops]

England Women v Argentina Women playing on telly now. We have been watching it. England is ahead 5-1 presently. I see the USA is doing good. Canada breezed past Ghana, advances in Women's World Cup.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/feedstory/0,,-6903589,00.html

I've never really liked Womens football but if the English do well, then I will unashamedly take the Glory :D

Being English you have to take your glory when you can, it doesn't come around often. :55

[Pebbles]

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The first 40,000 tickets made available for the NFL's game in London were sold in 90 minutes on Wednesday, the league said.

Tickets for the October 28 game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants were made available at first only to fans in Europe.

The game, to be played at London's 90,000-seat newly rebuilt Wembley Stadium, marks the first time the NFL has played a regular season game overseas.

"This is a game for hard-core fans from all over the world," Alistair Kirkwood, managing director of NFL United Kingdom, said in a statement.

"Obviously the predominant number of fans will be from the UK, but there will be large numbers from the U.S. and Europe as well."

The 40,000 tickets in the first batch were made available to fans randomly selected from registered ticket requests. The NFL said more than 500,000 requests were received within three days of the announcement of the game in February.

Ticket sales in the United States to Giants and Dolphins fans were expected to begin within a week, with additional tickets being released in Britain next month.




http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSN1619179720070516


Got my tickets and looking forward to game. :)

[Pebbles]

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has admitted not knowing people speak English in London.
The NFL player might want to check a map to see where he's playing Sunday's prestige game against the New York Giants at Wembley Stadium.

Crowder, who comes from Atlanta in Georgia, may be praised on the field, but confessed geography was not his strong point.

He admitted he did not know until now where London was - or that Londoners spoke English.

"I couldn't find London on a map if they didn't have the names of the countries," he said.
I swear to God. I don't know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I learned that."
Crowder added: "I know (Washington Redskins linebacker) London Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him.

"That's the closest thing I know to London. He's black, so I'm sure he's not from London. I'm sure that's a coincidental name."

The Miami Dolphins play the New York Giants at Wembley this Sunday in the first NFL regular-season game to be played outside the United States.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1290248,00.html?f=rss

Thought some of you NFL fans would enjoy this.

[cyclops]

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has admitted not knowing people speak English in London.
The NFL player might want to check a map to see where he's playing Sunday's prestige game against the New York Giants at Wembley Stadium.

Crowder, who comes from Atlanta in Georgia, may be praised on the field, but confessed geography was not his strong point.

He admitted he did not know until now where London was - or that Londoners spoke English.

"I couldn't find London on a map if they didn't have the names of the countries," he said.
I swear to God. I don't know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I learned that."
Crowder added: "I know (Washington Redskins linebacker) London Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him.

"That's the closest thing I know to London. He's black, so I'm sure he's not from London. I'm sure that's a coincidental name."

The Miami Dolphins play the New York Giants at Wembley this Sunday in the first NFL regular-season game to be played outside the United States.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1290248,00.html?f=rss

Thought some of you NFL fans would enjoy this.

:lmao How much does he earn a year?

[oldandnaked]

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has admitted not knowing people speak English in London.
The NFL player might want to check a map to see where he's playing Sunday's prestige game against the New York Giants at Wembley Stadium.

Crowder, who comes from Atlanta in Georgia, may be praised on the field, but confessed geography was not his strong point.

He admitted he did not know until now where London was - or that Londoners spoke English.

"I couldn't find London on a map if they didn't have the names of the countries," he said.
I swear to God. I don't know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I learned that."
Crowder added: "I know (Washington Redskins linebacker) London Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him.

"That's the closest thing I know to London. He's black, so I'm sure he's not from London. I'm sure that's a coincidental name."

The Miami Dolphins play the New York Giants at Wembley this Sunday in the first NFL regular-season game to be played outside the United States.

http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1290248,00.html?f=rss

Thought some of you NFL fans would enjoy this.


I'm guessing he attended college for at least a year or two before going pro.
He's a real testimony to the academic/scholastic requirements our universities place upon their athletes.

[oldandnaked]

:lmao How much does he earn a year?

Sadly to say, probably way more than the two of us combined.

[cyclops]

Sadly to say, probably way more than the two of us combined.

Yeah this world is a crazy place. Well at least he remembered the name of someone he met at Football Camp so he can't be that thick :D

[springs]

:lmao How much does he earn a year?

Just think, he went to college for free!

Is there still a chance that Ronaldinho will come the the Barclays? Was Chelsea the team he was thinking of going to? I think its the most exciting socc...oops football to watch.

[cyclops]

Just think, he went to college for free!

Is there still a chance that Ronaldinho will come the the Barclays? Was Chelsea the team he was thinking of going to? I think its the most exciting socc...oops football to watch.

Please don't mention Chelsea to me this week. :cry:

My team Manchester City got hammered 6 - 0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

We were doing so well this season up until then.

I'm not sure if he will ever come over to England to play in the premiership. A lot of these rumours are started by the press to sell papers. I don't think it will happen in the near future anyway.

[springs]

Please don't mention Chelsea to me this week. :cry:

My team Manchester City got hammered 6 - 0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

We were doing so well this season up until then.

I'm not sure if he will ever come over to England to play in the premiership. A lot of these rumours are started by the press to sell papers. I don't think it will happen in the near future anyway.

Sorry about that...I did see the first half of that game...just wasn't their day. Stamford Bridge is tough for anyone to play at. They are still right there!

[cyclops]

Sorry about that...I did see the first half of that game...just wasn't their day. Stamford Bridge is tough for anyone to play at. They are still right there!

Thanks, we have been playing some fantastic stuff this season. I just hope we can put it down as a bad day at the office and carry on from there.

We have two very winnable games coming up this week one in the cup and one in the league so if we do well Saturday's result wont seem that bad. :55

[chiboy_67]

I'm guessing he attended college for at least a year or two before going pro.
He's a real testimony to the academic/scholastic requirements our universities place upon their athletes.

Football players don't have to go to class, do they???

[Pebbles]

Football players don't have to go to class, do they???

Probably only when they feel like it!

He's probably going to be one of those who is surprised when he can't pay for things in US dollars in London!!

[socalpump]

I live in So. California, but am a huge Liverpool FC supporter. We're not doing very well at the mo', but it is still early in the season. Hopefully we'll pull it together. I'm actually hoping to fly out in '08 to catch a match at Anfield and visit some of my mates over there in Merseyside.

[cyclops]

I live in So. California, but am a huge Liverpool FC supporter. We're not doing very well at the mo', but it is still early in the season. Hopefully we'll pull it together. I'm actually hoping to fly out in '08 to catch a match at Anfield and visit some of my mates over there in Merseyside.

Hi social or should I call you pump?

Although I am a massive Man City fan, I have always had an admiration for Liverpool Football Club. The is a big rivalry between the Citys of Manchester and Liverpool but most of the unpleasantness is between Man United :nu (spit, cough thats better) and Liverpool.

I always go to Anfield with City play there as I find it is one of the best grounds for atmosphere in the premiership.

I'm looking forward to the 29th of December when your boys visit the City of Manchester Stadium, it should be a good game.

[socalpump]

Cheers mate. socal is fine, no worries on that one.

Yeah, Anfield's one of the most difficult places to play due to the supporters. I'm hoping we do well against Besiktas...we need the win and aren't in a good spot w/the Champions League or the Prem.

Yea, I'm pretty aware of the animosity between ManUre and Man City...pretty much like the rowe between the blue noses (Everton) and Liverpool. A couple of me mates live in Manc..in Levenshulme and then just north up in Bury...both are Man City supporters lol.

City didn't look too hot against Sunderland tonight, but hey, a win's a win and they got 3 points in their favor. Was hopin' Elano and Petrov would've netted some goals this evening. I'm surprised they've kept Bianchi on the bench and have Mpenza up front. Sven needs to give the lad a chance. I also see they sent Schmeichel on loan to another team? WTF is goin' on w/that? Thought he was doin' alright there.

You'll have to let me know how it goes on 29 Dec. over at Anfield. That'll be a huge match.

[Pebbles]

Glasgow wins race for 2014 Games
Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
There were celebrations in the Scottish city as the decision of the 71 voting nations was announced in Sri Lanka, with Glasgow winning by 47 votes to 24.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7085422.stm

It has been estimated that it will cost the city £288m to stage the sporting event, with most of the funding coming from the Scottish Government.