Posted on 16/10/2011
by Sheree
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It’s official Autumn has arrived, I’m now wearing my 3/4 bib shorts and long sleeved jersey. This year I’ve not even transitioned leg and arm warmers. No, I’ve gone straight for the comfort and warmth of roubaix fleece. Internet service was magically restored late yesterday evening after… Continue Reading “Sheree’s sporting snippets”
Category: Cycling, Football, MotoGPTags: Alex de Angelis, AVFC, Ben Spies, Casey Stoner, Chrono des Nations, Dan Martin, Gustav Larssen, Johann Zarco, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez, Nico Terol, OGCN, Oliver Zaugg, Sandro Cortese, Stefan Bradl, Tony Martin, Tour of Lombardy, Yoann Gourcuff
Posted on 10/02/2011
by Sheree
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As a manager, you always want your team to give of their best. After all, a manager is only as good as the people who work for him or her. Management is not an art, nor is it rocket science. It’s grounded in common… Continue Reading “Wasteful”
Posted on 18/11/2010
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I wrapped up my English class yesterday evening so that I could get back in time to watch the England v France clash. My class asked me which team I would be supporting. “The French” I replied and then I explained why. I arrived… Continue Reading “Tale of two teams”
Posted on 08/09/2010
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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”
Category: FootballTags: Adam Johnson, AVFC, Bordeaux, European Cup 2012, Everton, Fabio Capello, Frank Lampard, Gerard Houllier, James Milner, Laurent Blanc, Loic Remy, Martin O'Neill, OGCN, Olympique Lyonnais, Olympique Marseille, Real Madrid, Stoke City, Wayne Rooney, World Cup 2010, Yoann Gourcuff, Zinadine Zidane
Posted on 13/06/2010
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I’d been finding it hard to work up any enthusiasm for the World Cup but once it kicked off on Friday I found myself naturally taking an interest. I watched France v Uruguay, a tense match with few opportunities for either side. The French… Continue Reading “It’s started”
Category: Cycling, FootballTags: Alberto Contador, Alexandre Vinokourov, Astana, Criterium du Dauphine, Emile Heskey, James Milner, Janez Brajkovic, L'Alpe d'Huez, L'Etape du Tour, Manchester City, Tour de France, World Cup 2006, World Cup 2010, Yoann Gourcuff
Posted on 15/11/2009
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Yesterday, I had a very special, overnight visitor, my neighbour’s daughter. She is a truly delightful child, a credit to her parents and teachers. She came for dinner which we prepared and ate together, before settling down to watch the football match. We’d already had a… Continue Reading “Hotch potch”
Category: Cycling, Favourites, FootballTags: Adidas, AVFC, Cannes, Chanel, Doha, Gareth Barry, Jens Voigt, Lloris, Mouans Sartoux, Mougins, New York, Nicolas Anelka, OGCN, Yoann Gourcuff
Posted on 31/08/2009
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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”
Category: Favourites, FootballTags: AVFC, Bordeaux, David Ospina, Fulham FC, Liverpool FC, Loic Remy, Montpelier, OGCN, Onyekachi Apam, Prologue, Rapid Vienna, Vuelta, Yoann Gourcuff
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