Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport. Show all posts
Saturday, February 11, 2012
So will every Asian kid out there start playing basketball from now?
Seems like Linsanity is catching on and even here to stay after outscoring Kobe Bryant in the latest game. Caught a glimpse of the Chinese news on TV and there were people watching the big screen in Asia. Is he the latest Asian superstar? Will every kid out there start playing basketball? Will he alone spark a global growth spurt and make the Asian gene taller?
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Nike+ GPS App
It's pretty cool, used it for the first time yesterday. As you can see you can tell how far you went, where you went, and your pace during the run. I can easily tell where I was struggling up a hill!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Melbourne Marathon - 10K Run
Doing the 10K run this Sunday, hope the weather will be OK. Had a trial run today after work running from city back home. Damn there are too many hills in Melbourne!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
So much action
It was amazing to wake up to 5 new signings in 2 days. It was also great to hear we cut a few dead wood as well. However, we have also let go Bendtner, who himself thinks he is the greatest player ever lived. Sad that he only went out on loan, we might see him again next year. Anyway, well done Mr Wenger!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
No movement
Still nothing from Mr Wenger. Now that he is banned from the touchline in the crucial UCL game at Udine I think the Gunners will struggle. It might be the wake up call they need though to realise they need to spend some money to get quality experienced players. I don't care how much quality you have brought into the team because as you said, they need time to shine, what you don't have now is time itself. The clock is ticking...
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Arsenal 2011/2012
Back in Australia means I don't have much opportunities to watch the football live due to the time difference but since yesterday's game was an early I was able to follow the commentaries at least on the internet. Given it was against Liverpool I thought we could at least get a draw but to my disappointment it was not to be. I guess we didn't have much of a chance in a week when we sold our best player, have 2 players suspended, and a whole lot of injuries, but on paper, the team didn't really look too bad.
In Szczesny we have finally got a decent keeper, TV5 is now back as our centre back, Nasri surprisingly was in the team, and RVP was playing up front. Sure, our bench was a bit light but people need to step up to the plate. Although I haven't seen the highlights yet despite the scoreline I don't think we actually played too bad. Unfortunately for Wenger though the fans don't want to see pretty football any more, we need to see results. With the money we received for Cesc we really should be out there buying someone with experience. The bench yesterday had 4 players 20 years or below and when you are struggling you really want your experience players to step up and help guide your youngsters through. Sadly for the Gunners, their experience players like Arshavin was no where to be seen. Following the game online I see 'Arshavin gave the ball away', then I refreshed and saw the same thing thinking hey it didn't refresh but no, he really did give the ball away again inside 5 minutes.
Since it is still the start of the season, I don't think we should panic yet. We do have a lot of good young players and Miyaichi could be the next Asian superstar if he is given the chance. We really need to beat Udinese though to get into the Champion's League otherwise I don't know what the fans will do, maybe another riot in North London is on the cards! Mr Wenger though, has 10 days to spend some money and I really think he should just break the bank and buy an established star. Perhaps he should looking into Wesley Sneijder, Inter probably needs the money, and he can probably have the same impact as Dennis Bergkamp did back in the days! Also getting a star name under the noses of Man Utd should make the fans out there happier.
In Szczesny we have finally got a decent keeper, TV5 is now back as our centre back, Nasri surprisingly was in the team, and RVP was playing up front. Sure, our bench was a bit light but people need to step up to the plate. Although I haven't seen the highlights yet despite the scoreline I don't think we actually played too bad. Unfortunately for Wenger though the fans don't want to see pretty football any more, we need to see results. With the money we received for Cesc we really should be out there buying someone with experience. The bench yesterday had 4 players 20 years or below and when you are struggling you really want your experience players to step up and help guide your youngsters through. Sadly for the Gunners, their experience players like Arshavin was no where to be seen. Following the game online I see 'Arshavin gave the ball away', then I refreshed and saw the same thing thinking hey it didn't refresh but no, he really did give the ball away again inside 5 minutes.
Since it is still the start of the season, I don't think we should panic yet. We do have a lot of good young players and Miyaichi could be the next Asian superstar if he is given the chance. We really need to beat Udinese though to get into the Champion's League otherwise I don't know what the fans will do, maybe another riot in North London is on the cards! Mr Wenger though, has 10 days to spend some money and I really think he should just break the bank and buy an established star. Perhaps he should looking into Wesley Sneijder, Inter probably needs the money, and he can probably have the same impact as Dennis Bergkamp did back in the days! Also getting a star name under the noses of Man Utd should make the fans out there happier.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Getting old
And slow... maybe I'm just unfit at the moment. Need to rediscover my football skills. Still scoring goals and passing is still there, just don't know where all the tricks have gone when I'm running with the ball. Hopefully after a few more games I will rediscover the touch.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
UNICEF 10K Run @ Disneyland HK
Got up at 5 this morning and managed to get to Disneyland by 6am. It was still dark by then and I actually made it there in time for the start of the half marathon. Since I had nothing to do I went to the starting line to look at the competitors. My race started at 7 so I spent some time stretching and lined up for the starting line. The race was alright, jogged pretty much all the way but there were parts of the race where the course was a bit too narrow for the amount of people there. I finished in around 55 minutes which isn't too bad, I can probably go harder but couldn't be bothered. The highlight was when I got to high 5 Mickey Mouse at the start of the race. When I was going home I realised that I didn't really see much of Disneyland but the Disneyland MTR connection is pretty cool. The handle is in the shape of Mickey's head and they have curved couches rather than the regular seats.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Really should update...
but I have no inspirations at the moment. Most exciting thing lately is I have resigned officially, have not felt better!
Will be going to Salzburg over the weekend. Looking at doing the Sound of Music tour and if weather is to hold up I wouldn't mind visiting Eagle's Nest as well since I won't have enough time to do the salt mines.
Next week will probably be going to my final Arsenal game at the Emirates for the foreseeable future so hopefully it will be a good Champion's League win for the Gunners!
Will be going to Salzburg over the weekend. Looking at doing the Sound of Music tour and if weather is to hold up I wouldn't mind visiting Eagle's Nest as well since I won't have enough time to do the salt mines.
Next week will probably be going to my final Arsenal game at the Emirates for the foreseeable future so hopefully it will be a good Champion's League win for the Gunners!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Group E to H Review
Group E - I guess Holland was always going to make it. The surprise package though was Japan and if Mr Wenger is Japan's Prime Minister he should be building a statue for the Japanese coach in the middle of Tokyo since no one actually gave them a chance! Keisuke Honda is such a star!
Group F - Paraguay finished top and Italy didn't make it! The surprise was how well the Kiwis did although they were slightly arrogant in their press conference after the Italy game.
Group G - Spot on here but not hard to guess really. The Brazil vs Portugal game turned out to be so damn boring!
Group H - I am a genius... although I didn't expect Switzerland to do so well.
Group F - Paraguay finished top and Italy didn't make it! The surprise was how well the Kiwis did although they were slightly arrogant in their press conference after the Italy game.
Group G - Spot on here but not hard to guess really. The Brazil vs Portugal game turned out to be so damn boring!
Group H - I am a genius... although I didn't expect Switzerland to do so well.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Group A to D Review
Well lets see how right or wrong I was...
Group A - Uruguay and Mexico qualified while France did not even get a point. I have been surprised at how well Uruguay has been playing and they could be one of the teams I will be watching at the QF.
Group B - Spot on with this group. Argentina qualified top easily and South Korea looked like they were sleeping against Nigeria. Hopefully they can beat Uruguay and I get to watch them in the QF!
Group C - Ah England, so lucky to qualify. I actually tipped USA in my other prediction comp and so I am quite happy that they actually qualified. However I didn't expect them to top the group though. The USA could well be one of the teams I am watching!
Group D - Germany as expected but Ghana was one that I didn't pick. Imagine if they have Michael Essien as well in the team. Australia though had a slight chance in the last 15 minutes but it wasn't to be. The lost against Germany was too much to recover from. At least it wasn't 7-0.
Group A - Uruguay and Mexico qualified while France did not even get a point. I have been surprised at how well Uruguay has been playing and they could be one of the teams I will be watching at the QF.
Group B - Spot on with this group. Argentina qualified top easily and South Korea looked like they were sleeping against Nigeria. Hopefully they can beat Uruguay and I get to watch them in the QF!
Group C - Ah England, so lucky to qualify. I actually tipped USA in my other prediction comp and so I am quite happy that they actually qualified. However I didn't expect them to top the group though. The USA could well be one of the teams I am watching!
Group D - Germany as expected but Ghana was one that I didn't pick. Imagine if they have Michael Essien as well in the team. Australia though had a slight chance in the last 15 minutes but it wasn't to be. The lost against Germany was too much to recover from. At least it wasn't 7-0.
Friday, June 11, 2010
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group H
Spain
My tip for the tournament. Simply has too much class and if they fail to win it would be entirely their fault.
Player to watch: Cesc Fabregas
Switzerland
Quite efficient team so don't expect high scoring games with these guys. Don't know a lot about their players though.
Player to watch: Blaise N'Kufo
Honduras
I was surprised by how good they were the last time I watched them play but I think this time everybody will be prepared for them. Don't see them getting through.
Player to watch: David Sauzo
Chile
Don't really know much about this team nowadays but they did finish second behind Brazil in South America qualifiers. They will probably take second spot in the group but apart from Spain the fight for second spot will be very tight.
Player to watch: Humberto Suazo
Final Standing
Spain
Chile
Honduras
Switzerland
My tip for the tournament. Simply has too much class and if they fail to win it would be entirely their fault.
Player to watch: Cesc Fabregas
Switzerland
Quite efficient team so don't expect high scoring games with these guys. Don't know a lot about their players though.
Player to watch: Blaise N'Kufo
Honduras
I was surprised by how good they were the last time I watched them play but I think this time everybody will be prepared for them. Don't see them getting through.
Player to watch: David Sauzo
Chile
Don't really know much about this team nowadays but they did finish second behind Brazil in South America qualifiers. They will probably take second spot in the group but apart from Spain the fight for second spot will be very tight.
Player to watch: Humberto Suazo
Final Standing
Spain
Chile
Honduras
Switzerland
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group G
Brazil
Always everybody's favourite. Simply have too many stars in the country to fill one team. WIll easily top the group and even go all the way to the final.
Player to watch: Julio Cesar
North Korea
Unknown like everything North Korean. Could surprise since no one knows anything about them.
Player to watch: Kim Jong Il? Derka derka
Ivory Coast
Chelsea duo of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou and the Toure brothers could help guide the Ivory Coast to the next stage. However, with Drogba injured Brazil and Portugal could be too strong for the Africans.
Player to watch: Didier Drogba
Portugal
I got these guys for my work sweep stake. Hopefully they can win me £100 but I doubt it. They have good players but I don't see them winning especially since they had a much better team in the past but still didn't achieve anything.
Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo
Final Standing
Brazil
Portugal
Ivory Coast
North Korea
Always everybody's favourite. Simply have too many stars in the country to fill one team. WIll easily top the group and even go all the way to the final.
Player to watch: Julio Cesar
North Korea
Unknown like everything North Korean. Could surprise since no one knows anything about them.
Player to watch: Kim Jong Il? Derka derka
Ivory Coast
Chelsea duo of Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou and the Toure brothers could help guide the Ivory Coast to the next stage. However, with Drogba injured Brazil and Portugal could be too strong for the Africans.
Player to watch: Didier Drogba
Portugal
I got these guys for my work sweep stake. Hopefully they can win me £100 but I doubt it. They have good players but I don't see them winning especially since they had a much better team in the past but still didn't achieve anything.
Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo
Final Standing
Brazil
Portugal
Ivory Coast
North Korea
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group F
Italy
Italians are boring to watch but they are a consistent performer. Would love to see them not get through the group stage but I don't fancy the other teams stopping them.
Player to watch: Gianluigi Buffon
Paraguay
Don't know much about this team to be honest.
Player to watch: Roque Santa Cruz (the only player I know)
New Zealand
Don't waste my time.
Player to watch: Who?
Slovakia
Have some decent players and along with Paraguay hopefully they will knock the Italians out.
Player to watch: Marek Hamsik
Final Standing
Slovakia
Paraguay
Italy
New Zealand
Italians are boring to watch but they are a consistent performer. Would love to see them not get through the group stage but I don't fancy the other teams stopping them.
Player to watch: Gianluigi Buffon
Paraguay
Don't know much about this team to be honest.
Player to watch: Roque Santa Cruz (the only player I know)
New Zealand
Don't waste my time.
Player to watch: Who?
Slovakia
Have some decent players and along with Paraguay hopefully they will knock the Italians out.
Player to watch: Marek Hamsik
Final Standing
Slovakia
Paraguay
Italy
New Zealand
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group E
Better finish this before the tournament starts.
Netherlands
I always fancy the Netherlands. Maybe it's their total football philosophy. I think they will go far this tournament and could have a chance of evening winning it. RVP being injured all season could go in their favour since he will be fresh and hungry to have a go.
Player to watch: Robin Van Persie
Denmark
Denmark can sometimes be a surprise package. They always do well enough but not quite good enough to go all the way. Nicklas Bentner probably thinks he is the best striker in the world but he really needs a reality check.
Player to watch: Nicklas Bentner (unfortunately)
Japan
While I love Japanese food I really don't see them getting through the group stage. Their coach is pretty useless and they don't really have the stars to lift them through.
Player to watch: Keisuke Honda
Cameroon
Have a core group of quality players lead by Samuel Etoo. If they perform consistantly they could go beyond the group stage.
Player to watch: Samuel Etoo
Final Standing
Netherands
Denmark
Cameroon
Japan
Netherlands
I always fancy the Netherlands. Maybe it's their total football philosophy. I think they will go far this tournament and could have a chance of evening winning it. RVP being injured all season could go in their favour since he will be fresh and hungry to have a go.
Player to watch: Robin Van Persie
Denmark
Denmark can sometimes be a surprise package. They always do well enough but not quite good enough to go all the way. Nicklas Bentner probably thinks he is the best striker in the world but he really needs a reality check.
Player to watch: Nicklas Bentner (unfortunately)
Japan
While I love Japanese food I really don't see them getting through the group stage. Their coach is pretty useless and they don't really have the stars to lift them through.
Player to watch: Keisuke Honda
Cameroon
Have a core group of quality players lead by Samuel Etoo. If they perform consistantly they could go beyond the group stage.
Player to watch: Samuel Etoo
Final Standing
Netherands
Denmark
Cameroon
Japan
Monday, June 7, 2010
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group D
The last of the group I am specially interested in because I will be watching the Quarter Final coming out of Groups A - D.
Germany
With out their captain Michael Ballack, the Germans are still a very strong team. With the talent they have they should easily top the group here.
Player to watch: Bastian Schweinsteiger
Australia
Another team that looks the same as the last World Cup. I'm not sure how far they can go... Serbia and Germany are probably too strong for the Socceroos.
Player to watch: Tim Cahill
Serbia
With big name players in the starting 11 they will be a tough nut to crack. I think they will finish second.
Player to watch: Milan Jovanovic
Ghana
Without Michael Essien I think it will be tough for Ghana to get through. They will probably fight out the bottom spot with Australia.
Player to watch: Don't know
Final Standing
Germany
Serbia
Australia
Ghana
Germany
With out their captain Michael Ballack, the Germans are still a very strong team. With the talent they have they should easily top the group here.
Player to watch: Bastian Schweinsteiger
Australia
Another team that looks the same as the last World Cup. I'm not sure how far they can go... Serbia and Germany are probably too strong for the Socceroos.
Player to watch: Tim Cahill
Serbia
With big name players in the starting 11 they will be a tough nut to crack. I think they will finish second.
Player to watch: Milan Jovanovic
Ghana
Without Michael Essien I think it will be tough for Ghana to get through. They will probably fight out the bottom spot with Australia.
Player to watch: Don't know
Final Standing
Germany
Serbia
Australia
Ghana
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C
England
The England team looks the same as the previous World Cup. Can they realistically think David James can help them keep the ball out of the net? Why is Heskey in the team? Lots of question only Mr Capello has the answer for.
Player to watch: Wayne Rooney
USA
Soccer has developed a lot in this country and in recent times have produced some decent players. Will be tough to fight for second spot with Slovenia but who knows, they can surprise us.
Player to watch: Clint Dempsey
Algeria
Can't really comment because I know nothing about this team. I am thinking bottom of the group
Player to watch: No comment
Slovenia
Another one I can't comment on but beating Russia to qualify can't be too bad. They will have to fight it out with the US in order to qualify.
Player to watch: No comment
Final Standing
England
Slovenia
USA
Algeria
The England team looks the same as the previous World Cup. Can they realistically think David James can help them keep the ball out of the net? Why is Heskey in the team? Lots of question only Mr Capello has the answer for.
Player to watch: Wayne Rooney
USA
Soccer has developed a lot in this country and in recent times have produced some decent players. Will be tough to fight for second spot with Slovenia but who knows, they can surprise us.
Player to watch: Clint Dempsey
Algeria
Can't really comment because I know nothing about this team. I am thinking bottom of the group
Player to watch: No comment
Slovenia
Another one I can't comment on but beating Russia to qualify can't be too bad. They will have to fight it out with the US in order to qualify.
Player to watch: No comment
Final Standing
England
Slovenia
USA
Algeria
Sunday, June 6, 2010
World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group B
This group I believe is relatively straight forward.
Argentina
Too much talent and class but their downfall could be their coach, Mr Maradona himself. Easily top of the group, no need for further explanation.
Player to watch: Who else? Messi of course!
Nigeria
I don't have much hope for the Super Eagles. If they are lucky they might finish 3rd but it all depends on their match with Greece.
Player to watch: Obafemi Martins
South Korea
I think despite having to group with Argentina, South Korea can finish the group in second place. They are a good team and they could have too much pace and stamina (thanks to ginseng chicken) for the aging forces of Nigeria and Greece.
Player to watch: Lee Chung Yong
Greece
Is it me or are some of these players from Euro 2004? I don't think they can quality beyond group stage.
Player to watch: Theofanis Gekas
Final Standing
Argentina
South Korea
Nigeria
Greece
Argentina
Too much talent and class but their downfall could be their coach, Mr Maradona himself. Easily top of the group, no need for further explanation.
Player to watch: Who else? Messi of course!
Nigeria
I don't have much hope for the Super Eagles. If they are lucky they might finish 3rd but it all depends on their match with Greece.
Player to watch: Obafemi Martins
South Korea
I think despite having to group with Argentina, South Korea can finish the group in second place. They are a good team and they could have too much pace and stamina (thanks to ginseng chicken) for the aging forces of Nigeria and Greece.
Player to watch: Lee Chung Yong
Greece
Is it me or are some of these players from Euro 2004? I don't think they can quality beyond group stage.
Player to watch: Theofanis Gekas
Final Standing
Argentina
South Korea
Nigeria
Greece
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