The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 What's been yours? I honestly watched not a single moment of the Olympics bar Mo Farah's first gold, (and thats only because I turned it on looking for something else) so I won't be voting for any olympic moments. It has to be Aguero's winner for me. I don't dislike Man Utd and I was on course to win £60 had they won the title, but f me that was unreal. Go on youtube and if you search well enough theres a video of the goal as it happened recorded by a fan in the stand. (can't be much of a fan recording it admittedely i know) That was absolutely sensational, I can't think of anything else more dramatic this year edit- 2nd has to be the Ryder Cup comeback If a sad sod wants to delete this thread and set a new one up with a poll then crack on i hate that twat jeff stelling but this clip is quality Merson, 'they've got lovebites and everything!'
foxfanazer Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 I'd agree with aguero's goal, even though its nit for my team it gives me shivers everytime I watch it
leicsmac Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 The whole bloody thing? You've got pretty much the entirety of the Olympics...(that one Saturday evening stands out though) Probably the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history... Murray doing what no British bloke had done for 76 years... England cricket team winning in India for the first time in nearly 30 years... Spain making history by doing a Euro-WC-Euro triple... The Prem's last-minute drama... Wiggo storming the TDF.... There are many others too. If you held a gun to my head I'd say either that one Saturday at the Olympics or Murray winning the US Open, as both of those were such rare events as to be almost unprecedented (and Murray is probably my favourite sportsman). But all things considered it's been the best year in GB sport in living memory for me and I think picking one event would be truly difficult.
StanSP Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Being at Eton Dorney to see Heather Stanning and Helen Glover win GB's first gold medal of London 2012. The atmosphere was electric, and being so up close and personal with royalty and unbelievable athletes was a feeling I'd never imagined I would come across. There were also plenty of other races which encapsulated and retained that insane electrical atmosphere. One of which was the race I was most looking forward to on that Super Saturday - the men's coxless fours - simply cos I knew I was gonna present gold medals to the winners. I don't think I'll ever have that shivering, spine-tingling feeling through my body when hearing all the fans boom out the national anthem of GB whilst the flags were being raised. Not sure how technically loud it was, but I reckon it could have resonated not only around Eton Dorney but in nearby areas. Same goes for the cheer for any win GB had as a they crossed the line at Eton Dorney. That was my greatest sporting moment. All the other Olympic goings-on had a big effect overall, but for me, that was the greatest.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Author Posted 31 December 2012 The whole bloody thing? You've got pretty much the entirety of the Olympics...(that one Saturday evening stands out though) Probably the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history... Murray doing what no British bloke had done for 76 years... England cricket team winning in India for the first time in nearly 30 years... Spain making history by doing a Euro-WC-Euro triple... The Prem's last-minute drama... Wiggo storming the TDF.... There are many others too. If you held a gun to my head I'd say either that one Saturday at the Olympics or Murray winning the US Open, as both of those were such rare events as to be almost unprecedented (and Murray is probably my favourite sportsman). But all things considered it's been the best year in GB sport in living memory for me and I think picking one event would be truly difficult. All are good,but no league title shall ever be decided like that again. Ever.
leicsmac Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 All are good,but no league title shall ever be decided like that again. Ever. Guess I'm just not as much a fan of the Prem as you are...for me it was enthralling stuff and a unique finish, but I got more excited about other things.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Author Posted 31 December 2012 Guess I'm just not as much a fan of the Prem as you are...for me it was enthralling stuff and a unique finish, but I got more excited about other things. Hey its a debate you're entitled to your opinion! I actually hate the premier league and all it stands for, but the drama of those last few mins. With the tennis, you can see Murray heading to a match point, (i know hes thrown those away before) The Ryder Cup, you could half sniff a victory, Ennis you knew she'd win gold before she ran that race, same goes for the TDF and Spain winning the Euro's, but you just couldn't predict the football that day
leicsmac Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Hey its a debate you're entitled to your opinion! I actually hate the premier league and all it stands for, but the drama of those last few mins. With the tennis, you can see Murray heading to a match point, (i know hes thrown those away before) The Ryder Cup, you could half sniff a victory, Ennis you knew she'd win gold before she ran that race, but you just couldn't predict the football that day This I do agree with. No one could have seen Man Citeh scoring two in the last couple of minutes to claim the title like that...or actually that the title would come down to the last match in the first place. That did make it massively dramatic, and also very entertaining. But I viewed it largely as a neutral, and I think sporting events feel 'greater' when you have an emotional stake in one of the competitors, hence my choices. But like I said before, you could make a case for any of the events I've listed. It's been an unbelievable year.
davieG Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 This was last day drama in 1989 Arsenal gave their fans and the whole of English football a night to remember as they clinched the First Division Championship in the most dramatic circumstances possible, Michael Thomas scoring the priceless goal in the final moments of the match. Key Figures Alan Smith Smith's 23 league goals that season were a crucial factor in Arsenal's eventual success. Controversy surrounded his goal at Anfield, however, with Liverpool's players protesting that referee David Hutchinson had awarded an indirect free-kick and that Smith had not got a touch before the ball went in. Despite the complaints, the goal stood. Michael Thomas Thomas never scored a more important goal in his career. The midfielder had earlier wasted a glorious chance, shooting straight at goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar from close range. But he made no mistake when he ran on to Smith's header in the final seconds to lift the ball over the keeper and end Arsenal's 18-year wait for a league title. Kenny Dalglish Bidding to become the first manager to win the Double twice, having already beaten Everton in the FA Cup final, Dalglish was pipped at the final hurdle to end a difficult season for him and Liverpool. Just six weeks prior to this game, 96 Liverpool fans died in the Hillsborough disaster during the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. Did You Know...? It was 90 years since two teams had last gone into the final game of the season with both still having a chance of winning the championship. Arsenal had not scored two goals at Anfield since 1974, and they had lost their previous seven league games at the ground. Liverpool had never previously lost a game that Ian Rush and John Aldridge had started together up front. What Happened Next Liverpool wasted no time making up for their title disappointment, claiming their 18th championship the next season, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Aston Villa. Arsenal suffered a disappointing season in 1989-90 in comparison to the incredible highs of the previous campaign. They could finish only fourth in the First Division, a whopping 17 points behind champions Liverpool. To rub further salt into the wounds, they also finished behind Spurs, who were third.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Author Posted 31 December 2012 This was last day drama in 1989 Arsenal gave their fans and the whole of English football a night to remember as they clinched the First Division Championship in the most dramatic circumstances possible, Michael Thomas scoring the priceless goal in the final moments of the match. Key Figures Alan Smith Smith's 23 league goals that season were a crucial factor in Arsenal's eventual success. Controversy surrounded his goal at Anfield, however, with Liverpool's players protesting that referee David Hutchinson had awarded an indirect free-kick and that Smith had not got a touch before the ball went in. Despite the complaints, the goal stood. Michael Thomas Thomas never scored a more important goal in his career. The midfielder had earlier wasted a glorious chance, shooting straight at goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar from close range. But he made no mistake when he ran on to Smith's header in the final seconds to lift the ball over the keeper and end Arsenal's 18-year wait for a league title. Kenny Dalglish Bidding to become the first manager to win the Double twice, having already beaten Everton in the FA Cup final, Dalglish was pipped at the final hurdle to end a difficult season for him and Liverpool. Just six weeks prior to this game, 96 Liverpool fans died in the Hillsborough disaster during the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. Did You Know...? It was 90 years since two teams had last gone into the final game of the season with both still having a chance of winning the championship. Arsenal had not scored two goals at Anfield since 1974, and they had lost their previous seven league games at the ground. Liverpool had never previously lost a game that Ian Rush and John Aldridge had started together up front. What Happened Next Liverpool wasted no time making up for their title disappointment, claiming their 18th championship the next season, finishing nine points clear of second-placed Aston Villa. Arsenal suffered a disappointing season in 1989-90 in comparison to the incredible highs of the previous campaign. They could finish only fourth in the First Division, a whopping 17 points behind champions Liverpool. To rub further salt into the wounds, they also finished behind Spurs, who were third. whos fault was it that time? haha that's brilliant, before my time so never knew anything about that! Love seeing the scouse ***** fail. they disgust me in every way imaginable
Webbo Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Loved everything about the Olympics but my favourite moment has to be this;
Finnegan Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Amazed nobody's mentioned a third Grand Slam in eight years.
Mack Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 For me as someone who went to the Olympics I think the whole thing was so over hyped by the BBC it's not true. Yes there were some great moments, and yes it was in this country, but I agree with others that there were non Olympic moments that were at least as good. In fact I hope in the New Year we will hear much less about London 2012, it's wearing thin for me.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Author Posted 31 December 2012 For me as someone who went to the Olympics I think the whole thing was so over hyped by the BBC it's not true. Yes there were some great moments, and yes it was in this country, but I agree with others that there were non Olympic moments that were at least as good. In fact I hope in the New Year we will hear much less about London 2012, it's wearing thin for me. Interesting perspective, especially from someone who went. I find it hard to describe. It seems to me the majority of Olympic lovers were middle class pompusses who banged on about the atmosphere inside the stadium and of people coming together (or atmosphere across the country) whilst sneering at football, never having been to a game nor realising the atmosphere at a football match is 20 times better when somethings happening (or indeed would be 20 times better across the country if England ever won the World Cup- unless you lived with Finnegan) Yes im making a bit of a generlisation over the middle class pompusses statement, one of my mates, a fanatic city fan deleted me off facebook during the olympics my tirades were annoying him so much Basically I thought the Olympics were on the whole a poor substitute for people who resented football and I always got the impression it was overhyped by the BBC despite never seeing more than the last lap of Mo Farah and the opening ceremony
Fox92 Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Loved everything about the Olympics but my favourite moment has to be this; That woman still gets me everytime. From 'we love United' to the look on her face just before that gif ends.
StanSP Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Interesting perspective, especially from someone who went. I find it hard to describe. It seems to me the majority of Olympic lovers were middle class pompusses who banged on about the atmosphere inside the stadium and of people coming together (or atmosphere across the country) whilst sneering at football, never having been to a game nor realising the atmosphere at a football match is 20 times better when somethings happening (or indeed would be 20 times better across the country if England ever won the World Cup- unless you lived with Finnegan) Yes im making a bit of a generlisation over the middle class pompusses statement, one of my mates, a fanatic city fan deleted me off facebook during the olympics my tirades were annoying him so much Basically I thought the Olympics were on the whole a poor substitute for people who resented football and I always got the impression it was overhyped by the BBC despite never seeing more than the last lap of Mo Farah and the opening ceremony How can you say it was overhyped when you saw nothing more than 2 parts of it? You didn't see why it was 'hyped up'. It's like a fan calling in Radio Leicester to air his opinion about Leicester matches only to say he hasn't gone to any matches this season and therefore his opinion is dumbed down because there really is no substantial proof backing it up...
VinceNoir Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Loved everything about the Olympics but my favourite moment has to be this; Hahahahahaha! That's brilliant!
Finnegan Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Thanks Stu! But I'd imagine living with me (if you were English) would, unfortunately, make England winning the world cup again more than twenty times better. *****.
MC Prussian Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Manchester City vs. Queens Park Rangers, the final game of the 2011/2012 season. Not just Agüero's goal, the whole game was something special, a terrific rollercoaster ride of emotions. Equally great was Chelsea's Champions League win and them overcoming the mighty Barcelona along the way, and that with a man down at the Camp Nou.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Author Posted 31 December 2012 Manchester City vs. Queens Park Rangers, the final game of the 2011/2012 season. Not just Agüero's goal, the whole game was something special, a terrific rollercoaster ride of emotions. Equally great was Chelsea's Champions League win and them overcoming the mighty Barcelona along the way, and that with a man down at the Camp Nou. Forgot about Chelsea. Good shout
The Year Of The Fox Posted 31 December 2012 Author Posted 31 December 2012 How can you say it was overhyped when you saw nothing more than 2 parts of it? You didn't see why it was 'hyped up'. It's like a fan calling in Radio Leicester to air his opinion about Leicester matches only to say he hasn't gone to any matches this season and therefore his opinion is dumbed down because there really is no substantial proof backing it up... The BBC were always going to milk it. I just wish Mr Blatter would give us a chance to put the biggest competition on in our country. It'd dwarf the feel good factor from the Olympics and would show the toffs what football can be like
bmt Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Man City for me, I was running round the house and I don't even like them that much.
ScouseFox Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Probably the Ryder Cup. So much drama and we won. Series win in India is a shout too, as well as all the Olympics. And Murray cracking a slam and getting all emotional. Too many great moments, amazingly all British successes too! Quick shout to Frankel, too, not really one moment but you could choose the 11 length win at Ascot, the step up in trip which didn't phase him at all etc. And if MvG had hit that double 12 last night and got back-to-back 9 darters it would've been one of my favourite moments in sport ever.
Corky Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 Probably the Ryder Cup. So much drama and we won. Series win in India is a shout too, as well as all the Olympics. And Murray cracking a slam and getting all emotional. Too many great moments, amazingly all British successes too! Quick shout to Frankel, too, not really one moment but you could choose the 11 length win at Ascot, the step up in trip which didn't phase him at all etc. And if MvG had hit that double 12 last night and got back-to-back 9 darters it would've been one of my favourite moments in sport ever. Absolutely. To hit 18 perfect darts in a row, in a semi-final, would've been incredible and probably never repeated.
Jimothy Posted 31 December 2012 Posted 31 December 2012 The BBC were always going to milk it. I just wish Mr Blatter would give us a chance to put the biggest competition on in our country. It'd dwarf the feel good factor from the Olympics and would show the toffs what football can be like Exactly the bbc were always going the hype it up, so you just enjoy it for what it is, take out of it what you want. Just because Sky tell you the premier league is the best league in world and every game is awesome you don't blindly believe it do you? They want you to watch so they tell you it's going to be great, in reality they have no idea if it'll be great or not because it hadn't happened yet. Seems to me like you had already made your mind up that you weren't going to like the Olympics, so much so you didn't even give them chance to prove you wrong.
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