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Title: Team of the Year
Post by: Graham C on November 28, 2006, 11:12:37 AM
I was listening to 5 Live last night and they are having nominations for the Sporting Team of they Year. 

Final three are

1. The Ryder Cup team.  I don't agree with this.   It's not like they were underdogs going into it - they were favourites and they only had one other team to over come.  Sure it's great to have won, and they did it in style, but I don't really think it's team of the year.

2. St Helens would be worthy winners.  They totally dominated Rugby League last season.  In such a physically demanding sport, I think it's an amazing achievement.

3. Sussex CCC - managed to win the county league and cup double - a great achievement in cricket.


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: matt674 on November 28, 2006, 11:18:46 AM
Its a close one but i think "team primate" just pips "team silo" for the number one spot!!

(i'm sure you have cause to disagree though ;))


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: TightEnd on November 28, 2006, 11:20:55 AM
I was listening to 5 Live last night and they are having nominations for the Sporting Team of they Year. 

Final three are

1. The Ryder Cup team.  I don't agree with this.   It's not like they were underdogs going into it - they were favourites and they only had one other team to over come.  Sure it's great to have won, and they did it in style, but I don't really think it's team of the year.

2. St Helens would be worthy winners.  They totally dominated Rugby League last season.  In such a physically demanding sport, I think it's an amazing achievement.

3. Sussex CCC - managed to win the county league and cup double - a great achievement in cricket.


I actually disagree


the Ryder cup was won extremely convincingly against a team with Woods, Mickelson etc. I think Darren Clarke is a shoo-in for BBC Sports Personality too

St Helens? Its a minority sport that isn't really greatly competitive in the UK. Beyond the top 5 or so teams there's not a lot of depth in the super league

Sussex? Yes, but county cricket not really on the radar of the average sports fan unlike the test team for example.

The Ryder cup team will win this in a landslide


Actually, tis a sad reflection that I am struggling to think of any more candidates!!


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Sheriff Fatman on November 28, 2006, 11:38:01 AM
Given that we Brits love to reward 'glorious failure' I'm surprised our BB3 heads up team isn't on the list!


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: TightEnd on November 28, 2006, 11:42:43 AM
Given that we Brits love to reward 'glorious failure' I'm surprised our BB3 heads up team isn't on the list!


It would have been, except I won my game.

The judges were so befuddled that we were instantly disqualified.


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: turny on November 28, 2006, 12:36:28 PM
how about teasm england/itb for winning the 5 aside at bb3??/


a bunch of fat guys overcame the young fit guys from grosvenor walsall to claim the prize with the "cat" Tightend as our keeper.



Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Acidmouse on November 28, 2006, 12:38:57 PM
St Helens? Its a minority sport that isn't really greatly competitive in the UK. Beyond the top 5 or so teams there's not a lot of depth in the super league

Erm look at last years table, its more competitive than ever, saint helens were clearly the best in a hyper competive league where any team could beat another. Bottom of the table won a 1/3 of their games, unheard of.


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Graham C on November 28, 2006, 12:48:49 PM
Ryder Cup team did a great job, but the comment about rugby league not being competitive certainly counts for the golf too - there were only two teams in it.  Sure they had Woods, Mickleson etc, but we all knew that as a team, they didn't work.  I can't agree that a team in a two horse race that were favourites prior to the start can be team of the year. 

Not sure about Clarke being SPOTY either.  It's a highly emotional decision to give it to Darren.   There are other members of the Ryder Cup team that achieved similar in golfing terms to what Darren did but aren't being considered and other people around that have achieved more in their sports.

Team Silo don't deserve anything :( I didn't even get to play.  We were rubbish (to coin a phrase)


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: matt674 on November 28, 2006, 12:51:36 PM
Team Silo don't deserve anything :( I didn't even get to play.  We were rubbish (to coin a phrase)

In that case its a closed book, there's only 1 winner.

1: Team Primate

with runner up spot going to......

2: Team Chorlton (due to ScottM's performance in the first APAT event)

Do you think its too late to get my nomination in to SPOTY?


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Graham C on November 28, 2006, 12:54:02 PM
email it quickly, you'll be ok :)  I'll have a word with Sue Barker for you.


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: matt674 on November 28, 2006, 01:01:30 PM
email it quickly, you'll be ok :)  I'll have a word with Sue Barker for you.

:)up

cheers mate, your a star!!

 ;topman;


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: The Camel on November 28, 2006, 02:39:56 PM
I'm going to vote for Queens Park Rangers FC.

Think it will be a photo finish between the R's and the Ryder Cup team. And Martin Rowlands great goal v Southend might just swing it for the Superhoops.


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Mr F on November 28, 2006, 02:40:35 PM
I caught the beginning and end of the show last night and heard Gretna mentioned, what was that about?


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: matt674 on November 28, 2006, 02:46:25 PM
I'm going to vote for Queens Park Rangers FC.

Think it will be a photo finish between the R's and the Ryder Cup team. And Martin Rowlands great goal v Southend might just swing it for the Superhoops.

No, this isn't a picture of what broke your back recently - its a picture of what your clutching desperately at!! ;)



Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Longy on November 28, 2006, 05:11:35 PM
I caught the beginning and end of the show last night and heard Gretna mentioned, what was that about?

Made the scottish cup final when they were in the Scottish 2nd division and managed to take Hearts to penalties in the final, also qualified Europe on the back of this.

An achievement that has rarely been seen since a young Mark Long (me) took various sides in the lower scottish leagues to domestic and european success in championship manager.


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: TightEnd on November 28, 2006, 05:14:34 PM
As an aside, did you see that new Charlotn boss Les Reed said last week that his son was helping him find players for January transfer window by searching the Championship manager database!!


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Graham C on November 28, 2006, 06:04:00 PM
Seriously?

LOL :D

well why not I guess :D


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: TightEnd on November 28, 2006, 06:09:11 PM
Seriously?

LOL :D

well why not I guess :D

yes I read it in the papers, a propper paper too. Must be true!!


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: jbsc7769 on November 30, 2006, 08:36:53 AM
I'm going to vote for Queens Park Rangers FC.

Think it will be a photo finish between the R's and the Ryder Cup team. And Martin Rowlands great goal v Southend might just swing it for the Superhoops.

nh Sir... Still wasn't as good as the the goal by Sir Roy Wegerle v Leeds in the 3-2 win all those years ago. Still the best goal I have ever seen in my life (whilst at the game)


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 30, 2006, 12:12:34 PM
FULHAM .... great win last night :D : D: D: :D :D :D


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Graham C on November 30, 2006, 03:54:52 PM
FULHAM .... great win last night :D : D: D: :D :D :D
:redcard:


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Acidmouse on November 30, 2006, 04:05:58 PM
10     Fulham     15     -5     20
11    Tottenham    14      -3      19


ROFL


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Colchester Kev on November 30, 2006, 04:30:29 PM
10     Fulham     15     -5     20
11    Tottenham    14      -3      19


ROFL

we have an easy game this weekend, @rse Bender is already preparing his excuses for defeat .... "the fixture list is ridiculous" whinge whinge whinge .... MUG !!!


Title: Re: Team of the Year
Post by: Teacake on November 30, 2006, 05:30:44 PM
Scotlands World Champion elephant polo team have this nailed!