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Ramblings of a retiree in France
In a year of so many highs, which ones really stood out in yet another busy and thoroughly enjoyable year? 1. Richmond 2015 UCI Road World Championships If I had to pick only one, this would be it for a myriad of reasons. Firstly… Continue Reading “2015 Highlights”
We may only have had 4 days of rain but Noah and his Ark could have been pressed into service to rescue the aquatic life in Marineland and a whole host of villagers whose houses have been flooded thanks to a number of local rivers bursting their… Continue Reading “Sodden Sheree’s sporting snippets”
Gratifyingly good performances from both England and France yesterday evening as they look to distance the disappointment of the World Cup in South Africa. For Capello it is business as usual, though injuries have prompted (forced) him to give opportunities to some promising players, notably Adam… Continue Reading “Twinkle, twinkle”
I awoke Friday morning to the sound of falling rain. Never mind, a quick go on the home trainer and I was off to the airport to collect my beloved. By the time he arrived, the roads were already starting to dry out in… Continue Reading “Heartsick”
My beloved returned from Germany suffering from a cold and feeling very sorry for himself. A ride on Saturday morning soon restored his good humour which was further boosted by our boys in claret and blue who struck two goals to win away from home… Continue Reading “Week end musings”
Today’s sports headlines are dominated by the forthcoming Eire v France football match this Saturday. There are, understandably, high levels of anxiety in France that they may not qualify for the World Cup next year in South Africa. Finishing second in one of the less strong… Continue Reading “Two days to go”
My Premiership side, AVFC, started the season by losing 0-2 at home to Wigan! Wigan! Then lost in the Europa Cup 0-1 away to Rapid Vienna. All in all not an auspicious start to the season. Last week end, they won 1-3 away at Anfield.… Continue Reading “Highs and lows”
Yesterday evening I went to my first home match of the new season where OGC Nice were taking on Rennes and facing not only the curse of a returning player in Rod Fanni but also a returning manager in Antonetti. Watching the players line… Continue Reading “First game”
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