Snooker is Still Good.

In the wake of Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s desperate plea for investment and innovation in the game of snooker, I decided to take in a full match for the first time in ages yesterday which would hopefully help me decide whether I agreed with O’Sullivan’s controversial comments.

How You Gonna Have a Dream Come True?

When I lay my head down to sleep, I expect to wake up in 6-9 hours time feeling refreshed and ready to start a new day. In the meantime, any encounters with Cheryl Cole or Frankie from The Saturdays are a welcome bonus. This would be my preference over the presence of an average Premier League footballer. Analysing and considering football as I do, footballers often sneak into my dreams. Three particular ones come to mind.

‘Against the Spirit of the Game’

Manchester United are the latest team to make Chelsea look ordinary after a 3-0 win at Old Trafford yesterday.

However, the major talking point of the game was the decision by the officials in charge to deny United a Cristiano Ronaldo header. Wayne Rooney had rolled the ball in and out of the corner kick area before walking away. Ryan Giggs collected the ball and created an angle for himself to cross the ball in for Ronaldo to glance it past the Chelsea ‘keeper Cech. The assistant referee immediately flagged as Giggs began to advance with the ball, and referee Howard Webb had blown his whistle long before Ronaldo had leapt.

Benitez Outburst Reveals First Signs of Reds Weakness

Liverpool have shown little sign of taking their foot off the gas so far this season. Sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table with three points breathing space, the Reds have not found themselves in such a favourable position for the last fifteen years. Confidence is sky high with players and fans alike adamant that they can win the title. The only thing that can stop Liverpool is, well, Liverpool.

Stubborn ECB to Blame for KP’s Departure

So once again, the English Cricket Board has shot itself in the proverbial foot in the run up to an Ashes
series.

Many may see the departure of Kevin Pietersen as England captain as being manufactured by the flamboyant batsman himself. Resigning from his lofty position while out of the country is, on the face of things, inexcusable. However, the reasons for Pietersen’s rash and unexpected decision go much deeper.

Leave ‘Arry Alone!

In the wake of Harry Redknapp’s sudden and somewhat surprising move to Tottenham this weekend, many Portsmouth supporters have been up in arms about Redknapp’s eagerness to take up another post.

My message to Portsmouth fans is this: get over it.

I Love Shola Ameobi

He may be lanky, slightly unaware of his surroundings and not have full control of his legs- but I love Shola Ameobi.

Not in a gay way obviously. But as I type, the Tyne and Wear derby is two thirds completed, and the scores are all level. Djibril Cisse opened the scoring but big Shola equalised as he leapt like the proverbial salmon to place his header into the back of the net. Yes he hasn’t done a lot since, but that is besides the point…

Dowie Becomes A Victim Of QPR’s (Unrealistic) Ambitions

The sacking of Iain Dowie from QPR today further highlights the increasingly temporary nature that managers in Britain face today.

Why Ronaldo Shouldn’t Leave United

Barely had Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs put the Champions League trophy down when speculation began to increase over the future of their flamboyant talisman. Madrid has been touted as a possible destination for the inspirational winger- 100 million pounds the figure that it is suggested will lure him away from Old Trafford.

But Ronaldo would be wise to examine the history books before leaving Britain behind for the South of Europe.

Taking the Pis-torius

Some people just can’t be satisfied.

Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport granted an appeal from South African sprinter and amputee Oscar Pistorius, allowing him to attempt to qualify for the Olympics in Beiijing later this year. Apparently, Pistorius’ artifical limbs give him no advantage over other physically ‘complete’ competitors.

Interestingly however, Pistorius is the only 400m elite sprinter in the world to complete the second half of the race in a quicker time than the first. Coincidence?