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!). Enjoy!

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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 has never admitted it was a mistake.

He may wish to reassess that view after today though…

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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.

Denman - 4/1 favourite to win second Gold Cup

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 only kind of guy – get it all on Denman. Superstar horses are superstar horses for a reason and we’re backing Denman to overcome the weight disadvantage.

Current Average Best Odds: 4-1 Denman, 6-1 Barbers Shop, 7-1 What A Friend, 8-1 Killyglen, 10-1 Cappa Bleu, 16-1 Gone To Lunch, State of Play, 25-1 bar

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EDIT (18.35): Told ya so! Well, the reverse forecast JUST missed, but we told you about Denman! More tips coming soon…maybe…

Tiger Woods with wife who pulled him to safety

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, treated and released in good condition.”

…tally with this report from local Windermere police chief Daniel Saylor:

“Woods had lacerations to his upper and lower lips and blood in his mouth. He was mumbling, but didn’t say anything coherent.”

You also have to question why Woods’ wife had to use a golf club to smash the rear window of the car to drag him out and why it was 12 hours before news of the incident made the public domain. This last, at least, could be down purely to Woods’ desire for privacy.

We’re not one for idle speculation and conspiracy theories but there are questions here that should at least be asked, even if they are never answered by Tiger Woods. Sporting Fare does respect his right to privacy – but we can wonder, right? Drugs? Unlikely. Alcohol? Apparently not. Health issue such as epilepsy or similar? Possible. We can’t imagine there wasn’t something involved.

Got a theory of your own? Know more than we do? Let us know in the comments, we’re intrigued.

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.

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