Archive for November, 2009

[VIDEO] Bullard Does Brown

That classic goal celebration at Manchester City by Jimmy Bullard, mimicking his manager's rather unfortunate public telling off of his team during the same game last year, captured by Hull City supporter Liam Hanley (we assume!)....

YCNMIU #3: Hull City’s Jimmy Bullard Celebrates In ‘Style’

When Manchester City hosted Hull City at the City of Manchester Stadium last season they were 4-0 up at half time. So enraged was manager Phil Brown that he sat is team and backroom staff down in the penalty area in front of Hull's travelling support. He then proceeded to give them a very public telling off in an unprecedented half time, pitch side rant. He has,of course, since been condemned for his actions, with many a commentator, pundit and ex-player saying he was wrong to do it. Phil...

Denman carries weight for Hennessy Gold Cup

Former Gold Cup winner Denman bids for his second Cup in just under an hour's time but is carrying 13lbs more than he did when winning two years ago. Paul Nicholls' star ride also faces stiff competition from his own stable in What A Friend and the Queen's own Barbers Shop. Looking at the rest of the field there are others in with a chance, but Sporting Fare is certain that it's between these three. We're even going so far as to say it's worth a reverse forecast bet. But if you're a win...

Woods Accident Mystery

First reported as serious, now downgraded to minor, nevertheless there is some mystery surrounding Tiger Woods' car crash in the early hours of yesterday morning. First of all, how does a man who drinks very little, if at all, crash into a fire hydrant then a tree outside his own home? Surely he knows where they are? Secondly, how does this statement from the Central Health Hospital and Woods' own people: "Tiger Woods was in a minor car accident outside his home. "He was admitted,...

Sporting Fare’s Weekend Preview

What can we all look forward to this weekend in the world of sport? Here's our weekly round-up of what we'll be checking in on. La Liga: Barcelona versus Real Madrid 'El Clasico' takes place at the Camp Nou on Sunday. In the UK you can watch the first half of the match via the red button on Sky Sports One from 6pm. Second half coverage is on the same channel normally from 7pm. Ridiculous, right? The same game last year resulted in a 2-0 victory for the Catalan side, then a humiliating...