2008 Sporting Moments, Heroes and Villains

[Rosco]

Looking at it from a purely Irish perspective at the moment my favourite sporting moment of the year was Harrington's second shot on the 17th on the last day of the British Open.

He'd also easily be Ireland sporting hero for 2008.


What were this years best sporting moments for you ?

 

[Jürgen4PM]

Shane Williams try v France
Babels Goal v Scum
Xabi's Goal v Chavs
Mike Phillips try v England
Lee Byrne's try v England
Hooks 4 Pens v England
Hooks 2 conversions v England

 

[Rosco]

I'm sensing a theme here Rafa

 

[SaintGeorge67]

Torres goal v Arsenal.

 

[Jürgen4PM]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=29855.msg759591#msg759591 date=1229953828]
I'm sensing a theme here Rafa
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The tries and goals speak for themselves, but did you see those 6 kicks? They were all simply fantastic.

I'd also like to add to my list the response made to the Haka.

 

[livvy145]

Usain Bolt at the Olympics
Harrington at the Open and Pga
Phelps winning his gold medal haul
That last GP race in Brazil.

 

[SummerOnions]

Villain- Cipriani

 

[The Nomad]

Bolt - Olympics 2 WRs
Phelps - Olympics 8 Golds
Adlington - Olympics 2 Golds
Hoy + British Cycling team - Immense
Harrington - Geddin the Hole... ya yanky gits!
E.Manning - Stepping out of the Brothers shadow and is now his peer.

Hamilton - He's bottled it, wait shit, thats GLOCK!! Yes!! World Champion

 

[Rosco]

Any villains ?

Faldo springs to mind for me after his Brent-like speech prior to the Ryder Cup.

 

[SaintGeorge67]

Faldo was indeed shite.

 

[Judge Jules]

Worst ever choice for Ryder Cup captain. I couldn't help laughing when he said he'd consider doing it again. Yeah, right Nicky boy, don't call us, we'll call you.

 

[Karl Hungus]

Villian- Brett Farve, nobody wants to turn on the tv and here the latest news on you retiring or not, and then constant updates on how your sorry new team is doing this year, nobody cares.

Then again I am biased, I really do not like Farve that much.

 

[The Nomad]

[quote author=Karl Hungus link=topic=29855.msg777528#msg777528 date=1231888800]
Villian- Brett Farve, nobody wants to turn on the tv and here the latest news on you retiring or not, and then constant updates on how your sorry new team is doing this year, nobody cares.

Then again I am biased, I really do not like Farve that much.
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And which NFL outfit do you support?

 

[Piedro]

Hero - Kauto Star (Won me money in the King George)

Villain - Kauto Star (Lost me money in the Gold cup)

 

[Spionkop69]

[quote author=Piedro link=topic=29855.msg777776#msg777776 date=1231929420]
Hero - Kauto Star (Won me money in the King George)

Villain - Kauto Star (Lost me money in the Gold cup)
[/quote]

Hahaha!

Denman has been my sporting hero throughout 2008.

 

[Karl Hungus]

[quote author=Mr_V link=topic=29855.msg777550#msg777550 date=1231889505]
[quote author=Karl Hungus link=topic=29855.msg777528#msg777528 date=1231888800]
Villian- Brett Farve, nobody wants to turn on the tv and here the latest news on you retiring or not, and then constant updates on how your sorry new team is doing this year, nobody cares.

Then again I am biased, I really do not like Farve that much.
[/quote]

And which NFL outfit do you support?
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Dallas Cowboys of course, who doesn't?

 

[Judge Jules]

Me. I'm the only N.Orleans Saints fan you'll ever meet.

 

[Karl Hungus]

[quote author=Judge Jules link=topic=29855.msg778074#msg778074 date=1231945522]
Me. I'm the only N.Orleans Saints fan you'll ever meet.
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That means you are a real fan then.

 

[Judge Jules]

I do like NFL, though I don't know nearly as much about it as some fellow posters on here. If you wanted an LFC site with NFL fans among its members you've come to the right place.

 

[SaintGeorge67]

Non football...

Hero: William Clay Ford Jr.

Villain: William Clay Ford Sr.

 

[Whaddapie]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=29855.msg760390#msg760390 date=1230037191]
Any villains ?

Faldo springs to mind for me after his Brent-like speech prior to the Ryder Cup.
[/quote]

I've heard about it, but never actually heard it... Any recordings / copies of it out there?

 

[Stulikesdrums]

Great thread Rosco....

Moments

Torres scoring against Arsenal & Chelsea in the CL
Harrington's two major wins.
Hamilton pipping the title on the last corner of the last lap of the last race of the season. Brilliant television.
Phil 'The Power' Taylor hitting that bullseye to win the World Matchplay in Blackpool

Heroes

Fernando Jose Torres Sanz
Padraig Harrington
Giovanni Trapitoni
Rafa Benitez

Villians

Drogba
Rafa Benitez
Sergio Garcia
CBS Television
Rob Stlyes