General Comment on Sports Issues

Did Alonso really have that much impact upon the team?! I realise he is a truely world class player & knew it was a step backwards when he was sold but honestly didn't think for a moment the fall would struggle quite so much without the midfield playmaker! Everybody knows nothing is won or lost in the first three games of the season but if Liverpool are to be true title contendors losing 2 out of 3 without playing any of the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal is just unthinkable. Last season Liverpool lost just two games across the whole of last season yet still got pipped to the head of the Premier League by North-West rivals Manchester United. ...  Read the complete review

Have you ever thought about riding in a race or doing a trackday then why dont you. The easiest way i found to get into the sport was by contacting the ACU, the governing body of british motorcycle sport. They have a website which is very helpful and detailed. My problem was that the money involved in racing was massive and i knew i would not be able to fund it but i found a form of racing that i knew i could do. Roadstock racing, which is racing on standard roadbikes around most of the famous tracks in britain. New Era motorcycle club can help with all the details needed to get you going. To start racing you need a good roadbike that is street legal and ...  Read the complete review

Losing Formula one to ITV might have been a bad thing for the BBC but good old Aunty kept her grip on Superbikes which for my money is much more exciting. The 2001 season opened in Valencia for the first of thirteen two race meetings with Suzy Perry doing her usual grid commentary before the start of each race. The first shown race was a recorded highlights affair to set the scene for the second race shown in its entirety and both ably commented upon by Leigh Diffey and Steve Parrish, if on occasion somewhat excitedly. But then Superbikes is exciting. Valencia welcomed the return of 4 times World Champion Carl Foggerty from my hometown of Blackburn but only to ...  Read the complete review