Aus Fox Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 I was listening to something on the radio today and they were talking historically about great acts of Sportsmanship. Many of these with an Aussie focus as you would expect, callers rang in and shared stories both at a local grassroots level right up to the top level. Some great stories I hadn’t heard before, so I thought I’d open a thread and see what other great stories are out there. Di Canio stopping play and us giving Forest a goal were the ones which sprang to my mind immediately... what’s you mr favourite? Any sports or just a great bloke in general life.
ealingfox Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 When we let Southampton beat us the other week as a show of good faith after humiliating them in October.
everton carr Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Leicestershire refusing to beat any other side from Sept 2012 to June 2015 was a noble act
Aus Fox Posted 18 February 2020 Author Posted 18 February 2020 22 minutes ago, yorkie1999 said: Oops. Didn't see the Best bit. I think anyway you look at it, The Australian Cricket team throughout history are the worst team for Sportsmanship.
urban.spaceman Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Chelsea giving us £37m for Drinkwater was pretty lovely. It was basically extra compensation for taking Kante off us the previous summer. So kind ❤️
stripeyfox Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Giving Forest a goal start and then beating them anyway was a great night!
foxy boxing Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Robbie Fowler after a penalty was awarded in a premier League game at Highbury in '97, he claimed he had not been foouled by David Seaman. the referee still awarded the spotkick so Fowler hit a weak shot straight at Seamen. He recieved a FIFA commendation for it.
StanSP Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Di Canio vs Everton when Gerrard (?) the Everton keeper was down injured. Di Canio could have carried on but caught the ball instead of shooting.
Guest MattP Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Luz Long making sure Jesse Owens qualified for the long jump final, cost him a gold medal. Incredible anyway, let alone in that sort of political climate at that time. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/jess-owens-anniversary-luz-long-rio-2016-olympics-berlin-1936-nazi-games-7166831.html
davieG Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 8 minutes ago, MattP said: Luz Long making sure Jesse Owens qualified for the long jump final, cost him a gold medal. Incredible anyway, let alone in that sort of political climate at that time. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/jess-owens-anniversary-luz-long-rio-2016-olympics-berlin-1936-nazi-games-7166831.html Wow I never knew about that Long situation.
ealingfox Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 10 minutes ago, MattP said: Luz Long making sure Jesse Owens qualified for the long jump final, cost him a gold medal. Incredible anyway, let alone in that sort of political climate at that time. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/jess-owens-anniversary-luz-long-rio-2016-olympics-berlin-1936-nazi-games-7166831.html So noble they named the event after him, and rightly so.
katieakita Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 1 hour ago, foxy boxing said: Robbie Fowler after a penalty was awarded in a premier League game at Highbury in '97, he claimed he had not been foouled by David Seaman. the referee still awarded the spotkick so Fowler hit a weak shot straight at Seamen. He recieved a FIFA commendation for it. Was it that sporting though what happened to the rebound
isaidno Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 19 minutes ago, katieakita said: Was it that sporting though what happened to the rebound Pretty sure they scored maybe Mcateer ?
syston_fox Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 49 minutes ago, isaidno said: Pretty sure they scored maybe Mcateer ? His first Liverpool goal as well...... makes it an even greater act of sportsmanship!
CollinsLCFC Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/26522196 Werder Bremen player dives and is awarded a penalty but then admits he dived to referee, changing the decision.
Izzy Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Easy answer. The 'concession' by Jack Nicklaus in the '69 Ryder Cup.
DB11 Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 1 hour ago, CollinsLCFC said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/26522196 Werder Bremen player dives and is awarded a penalty but then admits he dived to referee, changing the decision. I hardly think that should qualify as sportsmanship He dived in the first place, probably realised the TV cameras would humiliate him retrospectively so damaged limitation
Guest Manini Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 2 hours ago, Izzy said: Easy answer. The 'concession' by Jack Nicklaus in the '69 Ryder Cup. This is what I was coming to say too
Mark_w Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 4 hours ago, CollinsLCFC said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/26522196 Werder Bremen player dives and is awarded a penalty but then admits he dived to referee, changing the decision. This is not the 'acts of utter stupidity' thread and football is no place for sportsmanship.
oxford blue Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 city's v Forest takes some beating...original game (in league Cup) abandoned after Charles Clarke had heart attack with Forest leading 1-0
Ashley Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Di Canio at Everton always springs to mind for me.
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 February 2020 Posted 18 February 2020 Great for it tennis. Then there’s boxing when not only can this be done but commentators defend the offender.
fleckneymike Posted 19 February 2020 Posted 19 February 2020 This is the most stirring display of gallantry and sportsmanship since Mountbatten gave India back to the Punjabs.
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