The Student Room - Sport

What sport to take up?

Analyst89 — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:21:33 GMT

Do you like hitting? Badminton is good, so is squash.

Football is forever popular.

TSR Tennis Society III

usamakhanlodhi — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:07 GMT

Can't sleep and breaking my selfenforced exile from this thread...Firstly disappointed that Murray not playing RG but it is for the best hopefully if he is fully rested and well for Wimbledon I think he should rightly deserve the favourite tag and will hopefully prove it.

On another note aDel Potro plus Wawrinkw retirements just take a huge chunk away from tournament and sadly really is a missed chance for players. I mean for Del Potro again injury or in this case an infection strikes him down and I mean with the Big 4 looking slightly shaky I think this will be GS of the dark horses (although still one of Big 4-Murray winning) and del Potro has always been pretty handy on clay remember 08 was it when he played Federer and last year ai think he led hi 2 sets to love...As for Wawrinka this year as a whole seems to be playing amazing tennis so this was his opportunity to burst his way into the party get decent run to the semis or something

As for the draw I think they will ensure a Fedal semi with then a Djokovic-Nadal final
I think also with Nadal yes his run of form has been amazing but judging by his unwillingness to talk about his knees post Rome I think it will be interesting to see how he copes with potentially 7 best of 5 set matches given semis and finals could be full 5 setters for him. Although despite my slight doubts over his ability to withstand that still think he will win RG although judging by how Djokovic sounded during Rome he wants it bad and I think he will really really push Nadal as tbh last year we all knew in the back of our heads I think that Nadal was not going to lose...

Also usual candidates for upsets but I think biggest dark horses are Berdych and Dimitrov Janowicz and mayb Goffin ( where the hell is he? remember his run last year from being lucky loser) and with regards to Rakas 21 is Tomic actually playing RG? I read somewhere a few days ago his dad said he isn't although don't know how reliable that was

For some strange reason getting this strange feeling that Federer won't make it to the semis I don't know to be honest just feel if he runs into Berdych or maybe Tsonga he might not make it but hopefully he will

So yup that's my verbal diarrhoea of predictions most will probably be wrong as for the women's side Serena will win I mean unless she runs into Razzano whatever her name was and has another nervous breakdown or Hollywood comes calling and gives her a role in a movie there is no way she is not winning it. I mean the gap between her and rest if the tour is staggering did anyone see the Sharapova match.. It was so one sided ...

Now back to revising for my exam in Friday, hopefully will be able to resist watching tennis between now and the 2nd Wednesday of RG...

The 12/13 NBA season thread

Nerd2 — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:46:49 GMT

WTF have Spurs died?

2013 IPL Thread (Season 6)

dgeorge — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:26:00 GMT

Great game by CSK

I really think that the difference maker is Hussey - gives them a platform almost EVERY SINGLE GAME, then lets the rest of the batting order explode. Also, the good form by Raina is coming at the perfect time.

RCB's main issue is absolute crap bowling, as can be seen from a couple of defeats even when posting big totals. Rampaul is a good addition to the side, and Vinay Kumar has his moments, but the rest have simply been too expensive. That was the same issue last year as well

The Cricket Society III

JRP95 — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:11:27 GMT

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Originally Posted by shyamshah

I don't really understand what happened with Praveen Kumar, he was our best bowler in the England series in England and somehow for Australia he wasn't picked for the series but Sharma was. Bhuvi Kumar has good talent and I can see him doing well away from home, hopefully in SA later this year. I don't know that much about the domestic season but hopefully we can bring forward a few good talented seamers and spinners.

Praveen got injured for the Australia series and then when he was fit again for the home series' against NZ and England they decided to use yadav sharma and zaheer instead, then he almost got banned for raging at an umpires decision so he hasn't had the best luck with the selectors. The good thing about bowlers in Indian domestic is that if they take wickets, they should be good abroad because most tracks in ranji trophy are flat. (only problem is that they often get wickets based on batsmens mistakes and not on good bowling)

Swimming in London

liamess — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:47 GMT

Hi,

I'll be moving to London next year to start my postgraduate studies and I'd like to know what are the good places to swim there. I already looked for on google (even before looking for a room...) and I only found private swimming pool so far, which seem pretty expensive. I am already thinking about paying for a membership as I'm a regular user (3 times per weeks to the least) but I'm wondering if there may be good plans for students in the city?

I'll be studying at King's College if that matters.

Cheers.

Unicycling

abbythesmall — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:54:13 GMT

I'm going to try to go up to london this sunday to have a go - can't wait

Quad skates for outdoors

Entrepreneur123 — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:16:52 GMT

I'm looking to get into skating. I'll be skating outdoor and the reason that id like to get into it is just so that I have a fun way to travel around and also to keep fit.

After some initial research I've found out that generally online skates are better for skating outdoors, but if it were possible if like to get quads just because they are more visually appealing.

I'd like to be able to travel at moderately fast speeds, again I know inlines are better for this but are there any quad skates that I can achieve this with?

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The WWE Society

Kenan and Kel — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37:52 GMT

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Originally Posted by Aky786UK

LOL. I caught a report of RAW after reading this, and when it came to when HHH/Axel came face to face, I thought "Oh, please HHH, don't tell me you bury Heyman's client on his first night with a pedigree" but the ending seemed bizarre and lame.

Yeah, apparently it's for a big angle in the future involving the McMahons. Just when I though Haitch was going to put him over clean!

Growing Sports in the UK

officelinebacker — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:54 GMT

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Originally Posted by I.am.bored

Hey everyone,

Was just wondering if anyone had any opinions or evidence of the fastest growing/emerging sports within the UK or just in general.

Thought it would be interesting to know and could potentially show others new sports that they hadn't possibly contemplated, thanks in advance! :cool:

Lacrosse is picking up at a decent rate.

Most Universities now have at least one team, the number of sides playing in BUCS is increasing year on year, and the number of city teams is growing too, because of the number of people leaving University but still wanting to play.

University of Leeds Boat Club

KKKKatie — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:45:26 GMT

Hi everyone, please watch this video!

This is Leeds University Boat Club's ESSA competition entry.

Please SHARE and spread this video to get us as many views as possible!

This video demonstrates the LUUBC's passion for rowing. It is a compilation of our water training in york, our land training at Leeds University's The Edge, as well as our summer training camp at Soustons, France and exchange trips to Mcmaster, Canada

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4hiHSAaLm4

Snooker

Aky786UK — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:45 GMT

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Originally Posted by zach18

It's got to be said what's the odds that white threw one or two of those finals I mean wouldn't you be a bit more devastated than he is for not winning one

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White's a very laid back, relaxed character so publicly, he probably avoids breaking down and showing emotion but I imagine privately, he must be absolutely gutted. But he's garnered a fan following partially for the fact that he has lost so many and got support and sympathy but also urging him to win the big one although I imagine, it is way too late I'm afraid.

How does one get scouted in football club?

Speedy1994 — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:33 GMT

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Originally Posted by Carceses

good luck!

Thank You, for your caress remark, Carceses ! :D :D

Sport Psychology

tangerine_bex — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:06:11 GMT

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Originally Posted by Char-Rogers

I completed your survey for you. I want to go into sports psychology hopefully too and your research sounds really interesting !

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I only just saw this message. Thank you so so much :) glad you found it interesting!

Why does the BBC not cover the IPL?

419 — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:14 GMT

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Originally Posted by Deshi

'Cause it's ****.

This.

NFL talk? Questions about American football?

Malevolent — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:59:16 GMT

Infection cleared now in Gronks arm :woo: that's one good piece of news. Now await the back surgery...

athletics at uni?

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:20 GMT

dunno look on the website, the main sporting unis are loughborough, birmingham, and bath

New Hybrid Sport

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:39 GMT

omg

Snowboarding

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:06 GMT

skiing way better, you dont ski into people that way and its way easier on the lifts

Favourite Sportsmen/women?

Malevolent — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:05 GMT

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.

Anyone who plays golf?

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:08:32 GMT

ive played a bit

changes in football

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:06:07 GMT

offside rule

A goal should only be a goal if the ball touches the net

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:55:47 GMT

no that would make it even harder

What's the difference between National and Lion Rugby teams?

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:51 GMT

national each country plays so there is england, scotland, wales, and ireland whereas the lions all play as one team

what is the most dominant sport in England?

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:53:53 GMT

football by a mile

cricket???Help me understand its rules

lucas13 — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:51:08 GMT

look up the rules on wiki

Boxing

Geronimo! — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:02:01 GMT

Boxing seems dead these years :E

Ice Hockey

Malevolent — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02:28 GMT

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Originally Posted by RHCPfan

I hope we do :E

I think we will. Fingers crossed :H

The all-time NBA fantasy draft thread

Durantula — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:04:45 GMT

Yeahhh lets start it! I think we should choose in reverse order of our Win-Loss records ala the Lottery :P

Anyone iceskate?

Sabertooth — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:07:27 GMT

I'm a hockey player/fan and go ice skating several times a week. :D

The Field Hockey Society

Arianto — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:52:14 GMT

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Originally Posted by TheRabbit

I guess it is a while ago! My old school coach probably isn't involved anymore to push people along. Inverleith and CALA maybe have stronger youth training sections, though for all I know my old team may have gone to pot as I think my favourite coaches went the year I left.

Medics can be pretty darn annoying... :D We get a few matches a year but they are so infrequent that my commitments to the uni club tends to prevent me playing.

I'm looking at playing for Highland hockey club next year because I'm moving but I don't know if I'm good enough having let my self get lazy in the uni club and I'm no longer sure what I'm good at.

I'd say always go for it if you have the time! Nothin beats a bit of hockey, even if there's rust.

The American 'sports franchise' system

Malevolent — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT

Most of the time they move Franchise's that have been struggling with crowd. Some places are just a terrible market for sports teams. Certain States have more potential than other ones.

Small markets like Cleveland, Portland and that struggle to compete against finances of the bigger markets like Miami, Boston, LA , New York. Owners only care about maximizing profit and your more likely to make a profit if you're winning. Its much harder to attract big names to small markets as well.

Larger market teams can suck for years yet still run on a profit because of the market they're in but smaller ones just can't survive.

Is Boxing a respectable sport?

Pm If Mad — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:03 GMT

I'd say so. If somebody says it isn't, who cares? Just punch them!

2013 World Darts Championships

bluester — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:41:08 GMT

we were treated to the 4 best players in world darts last night, but Taylor and MVG and a step above the others and 3 or 4 steps above any other player in the PDC..... as predicted, MVG will become the best player in the world but taylor wont give up without a fight!!

Did anyone else get an audition for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony? (Part 2)

65'er — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:25:17 GMT

If you fancy a meet up we have arranged a couple of very special free events for you to take part in :)

29 June - London Pride Parade, join us in Backing The Bid for the London 2018 Gay Games, this one is bound to be mad bad fun!

13/14 July - We have exclusive access to bring to life the Newham Festival (you know, the borough with our stadium in) with 20 people per day to show off our costumes and a whole new assortment of exclusive props (inc Olympic Torch) to play with and meet-and-greet a whole range of people. This will be a superb one-off photo opportunity, with good press coverage, and food and water provided!

13 July - Newham Carnival - Parade around the host borough in one of Londons best parades, much friendlier than Notting Hill and everyone from Ceremonies is welcome. We also have our own changing and storage space especially reserved for us by Newham Council so no excuses :)

For full details and to register check out the events page at Ceremonies Carnival Crew

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2012cc/events/

Becoming a member of a football team

Vibenation — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:55:14 GMT

Do both, University team are easier to join and more likely to be more organised. You could join your local team if you have enough time as well. If not give the uni team a go first than try local team.

Rocket design

Pastaferian — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:05 GMT

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Originally Posted by FREELANCEDONUT

Seeing as though amateur rocketry is a sport I thought this would be the best place to stick my post.
My housemate and I are in the middle of designing our own rocket (I know, we need to mature a bit) and I wondered if anyone who has ever done so before might be able to share some tips / advice.
We've already used carbon fibre for the nose cone and have the fins attached - we're having a few issues designing the motor (such as which selection of chemicals to use to ensure decent thrust) and the parachute (fairly heavy nose cone which needs to be blown out by an ejection charge designed by us as well)
It's 3'6'' tall and 6'' in diameter just to add to the challenge btw :)
Thanks!

This is on my bucket list! :)

I figure there are three big problems...

how to make a rocket that is powerful enough to be interesting (eg, carry a small payload)
how to make a rocket that is safe for humans to fire
how to make a rocket that returns to earth in a fit state to be reused.

I found a website that gives lots of advice, and sells components that you could use... http://www.modelrockets.co.uk/shop/c...663429e77c9408
I love some of their jargon (eg, a 'core sampler' is a rocket that returns to earth at high velocity and without its nose cone :rofl2:

Good luck with this!

David Beckham To Retire

SpiggyTopes — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:16 GMT

Yes, he's probably left it a bit late.

Chelsea fans: Will you feel embarrassed to celebrate if you win the Europa League?

DeluxeJ — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:29 GMT

Well done Chelsea/

How do you bet on tennis?

ryanb97 — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:06:02 GMT

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Originally Posted by A Law Student

How does it work? is it the safest bet?

i know 0 about betting

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+do+you+bet+on+tennis

ryan

Manchester V/s York V/s Liverpool - Football Oppurtunities And University Choice ?

Nearvan — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:57:00 GMT

I mean, i understand you. Sometimes players are awful. You'd think you could do better. The real difference is whether youhave the mental and physical stamina, the cool and composure.

I'm not an expert myself, i'm 19 too. Its just that i had some opportunities to do tryouts and play at league level in my country. (I'm international too). I'm just giving an honest opinion.

Why is it harder at manchester?
Simple, these guys have had high level conditioning and training for years! Coming in late would put you in a major disadvantage. Whereas if you join a smaller one you can challenge for a spot.

I'm a pace whore myself haha. I've done athletics and football all my life. I've had professional training and conditioning whilst still at school. What's your position? I can play all along the midfield even in attack sometimes, but i'm a CAM, pacy CAM. All about strenght, pace and vision :D i think thats my quality, i can read through actions and players.

Sure, hit me up with some questions, i'll give you my opinion :)

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Why do so many people like watching sport?

HS2 — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:46 GMT

this thread is ancient.

Unpopular Sport Opinions

Multitalented me — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:25:46 GMT

I hate sports that have judges (apart from boxing tbh :p)

The Rugby Union Society

dazzer19 — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:02:18 GMT

Can't wait till Lions Tour! Think there could have been less Welsh people though, haha

Euroleague Final 12 May

GnMvP — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:32:39 GMT

Does anyone know if any of the freeview channels is showing tonight's match?

Should i try and join the University Rugby Team

i90Elite — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:48:20 GMT

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Originally Posted by LAD01

Mate , Give it a go ! You never know you might be an exceptional talent and you've got fitness on your side

What's there to loose ?

Your atrocious spelling is there to 'lose'.

The British and Irish Lions 2013 Thread

Louis. — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:20:53 GMT

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Originally Posted by made_of_fail

think they should have taken flood as another 10, or in place of farrell. the only other option is biggar, and gatland clearly doesn't rate him.

david campese said it - farrell is predictable. he doesn't keep the opposition guessing, or ever really threaten the line at first receiver. done ok playing a pretty limited defensive gameplan for lancaster. he's shown some evidence of better distribution this season, but his playmaking will never be great.

Farrell was clever in that he took risks against Scotland in a match which we were always likely to win, before reverting to his safe game for the rest of the tournament.

I think he should have gone, if Sexton picks up an injury I wouldn't really trust anyone but Farrell's the best of a bad bunch. But there was definitely space in the squad for an attacking 10 who'd take chances if we were chasing a game.

Speaking of which, looking forward to watching Freddie Burns in Argentina, hopefully supported by the likes of Twelvetrees/Wade/May. Could be a refreshing watch, just hoping the forwards give enough of a platform.

TSR Squash

Mr Bee — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:28:50 GMT

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Originally Posted by Krish4791

I've cracked my Head Xenon 135:'(

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Please recommend good music to work-out or for jogging

Speedy1994 — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:06:59 GMT

Manafest - Impossible
30 Seconds to Mars - This is War

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American Football In Hull

sheldorofazaroth — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:35:19 GMT

Also, we train Sundays 12 - 3 and Wednesdays 6-8, you don't have to attend both if you can't :) it's at pearson park

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Learning Ice Hockey in Newcastle.

Ian Melb — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:19:33 GMT

Will you be/are you a University Student in Newcastle?

If so, both Newcastle and Northumbria have ice hockey clubs that cater for the whole range of abilities - beginner to pro.

'Ave a dabble on the Nags!

sebotobes — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:04:06 GMT

As we live in a society where many a student will find themselves living on bare necessities (or so I'm told by friends), I feel a little help can go a long way.

Now not to say I'm a pro (because I'm not :D), but I'm currently over £1000 in the green from betting on the horses this year. I don't encourage gambling, but if you ever fancy a dabble on the weekend or whatever, just check this thread and I'll post a couple of tips of mine.

Don't feel obliged to stake as much as I do, as I have a betting bank that is larger than others. I started staking £10 max, and as my bank increased, my stakes did. This isn't always wise, but I have confidence in my selections so I just go with it.

Anyway, after all that, the following will probably fall flat on his face, but play along if you like!

Kempton 7:40 - Foxtrot Jubilee (11/4 William Hills)

£25 Win

I'll keep a record of profit/loss, so if any late followers join, they'll know how I'm doing.

Be lucky!

Starting Strength Questions

LukeM90 — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:18:37 GMT

So I been at the gym for a few months now, figuring out my form and what works well for me, and I recently started the Starting Strength routine (similar to a 5x5 routine, mostly compound lifts done in 3x5's for a beginner level) just to give those who haven't heard of it a bit of background. Anyway It seems to be going quite well for the first couple of weeks, doesn't feel too much yet feels like its working, but I have a few questions (1) I'm doing ok with the bench at the minute without a spotter (light weight to begin) but worry I may need one in future when im working heavier weights, would it harm my performance and gains to use dumbbells instead? (2) Any advice or tips anyone who's gone through this or similar before can give to a newbie? ..cheers in advance!

FCB & BVB fans for Champions League Final! :D

evadommy — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:45:20 GMT

Nah I'm just a big fan of them :)

WOMEN: How many of you can explain the offside rule?

rlw31 — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:24:34 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnator

Football has like one rule, the offside rule, I have never understood how it has this air of mystery about it. It is one of the simplest games ever. In rugby you can be offside in so many situations it would be tedious to list them here, yet plenty of women watch and enjoy rugby.

It only has an air of mystery about it to people who don't watch/play football. Plenty of women watch and enjoy football, and understand the offside rule.

The Martial Arts Society

Kallisto — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:23:08 GMT

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Originally Posted by Moist Penguin

That I would agree is important and at my club I got my black belt quite quickly I would say compared to other clubs as in 5 and a half years but I like to think of myself as one of the more competent members of my club and have worked hard for it however there are some members of my club who are just useless and don't deserve the belt they wear. Does anyone else have this in their club, people who once reaching black belt no longer try for improvement or who never really seemed to be at black belt level, or is it just my club? (...)

There is a statement which should you keep in your mind: "be happy with the passed grade and be proud of your performance which you done at the examination, no matter what the color is".

Apart from that it seems common that some of Karatekas break the training up when they get the black belt, because some of them think that they have reached perfection in Karate. And some of them get arrogant and think of that they are strong enough to beat everyone. These are stereotypes which come be true now and then, but I'm sure there are enough Karatekas who realize the true spirit of Karate and Martial Art.

The Pro Road Racing Society

1platinum — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:11:44 GMT

Anyone watching the Giro?

Tennis - Grip Size Help?

3kicksatthedoor — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:01:27 GMT

Get an L2 or L3.

Grip size 1 are really for mini tennis rackets, and then grip size 4 and above is quite chunky. If you find that the grips are too thin then you can always build the grip up with either an extra grip or an overgrip which'll then give you the flexibility if you decide you want to change at a later date.

Skydiving Society

Harpoon — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:56:59 GMT

Anyone? :)

Does anyone have a link for the Mayweather??!

anwarCuz — Sat, 04 May 2013 23:15:15 GMT

Hi as the title says i need a link for the mayweather match online. Preferably it be a good high quality streaming website and free! I've tried combing google for a link but its been pretty fruitless.

Thanks!

Field Hockey Tryouts

Gingerdom — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:29:30 GMT

I'm going to University in september (hopefully Sheffield Uni) and I play Hockey for a small club that doesn't have offical Tryouts and Universities do, so what kind of thing will they make us do?
I guess there will be a fitness test of some sort but what?
Is Uni Hockey much different from club hockey?

Football transfers!!

Sebister — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:05:13 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malevolent

I want...

-Suarez not Neymar. Suarez can cut in from the wide and hes proven talent. For all the potential Neymar has to be class equally he can flop. I do not want to sign him for 50m for him to suck.

- Hummels, Kompany one of those two we need someone commanding for our defense we suck set piece wise and to replace Puyol.

- Inigo Martinez one more centerback. Young and talented.

Suarez won't work out at Barca, just look at sanchez, IMO i think they should move messi back to right wing and buy a striker to put in the middle and i think that would add another dimension to barca and it would prevent teams from man marking messi. I can see someone like Hummel or Vertonghan at Barca as they seem good with the ball and can play as a sweeper, even David Luiz could work

Champions League Final 2013 :)

Malevolent — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:08 GMT

Yowzers 2 grand he bet?!?

first ever skateboard

tomtom96 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:11:27 GMT

Hi guys, this is my first post here on TSR, been on here for a while just never got round to posting a thread.

I've been thinking about getting a skateboard for a while now and I've decided that I want to get a penny nickel board. I haven't skated in years and back then I wasn't great anyway so I'm basically a beginner. Do you think that a nickel board would be OK for a first time skater? I thought about getting a long board as I've heard they are good for beginners but they're just too big to be taking around with me (especially to sixth form, they wont fit in my locker and will be too clunky for class). I only plan on going cruising and I'm not bothered about doing any tricks. Do you think that I should get one or go with another type of board?

Any advice welcome, thanks for reading :)

Also, how long would you expect it to take someone to learn how to skate and how many times should I be expecting to fall over in the learning process?

Quitting Jiu Jitsu

flyingarmbarman — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:25:46 GMT

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Originally Posted by Mrx123

I am a white belt in Jiu Jitsu and needless to say it's been half a yr and I haven't got anywhere, I can't even do a backwards roll or front roll standing up I always have to be on my knees and they still suck Doing armlocks and disarming people isn't terrible I can eventually do them but I feel so embarresed that I'm so slow. I watch as others move on ahead of me and I've see people come and go. I feel as if I won't advance to yellow belt ever and I know my ego is in the way but I just hate looking stupid in front of everyone, having to do a move 10-11 times until I've got it right, I just feel silly when the sensei says 'wrong' or 'what was that?' I joined Jiu Jitsu to help my confidence grow, having Aspergers and been told by your doctor that you won't be able to do much in your life isn't the best way to start off. I don't know what to do, I'll feel like a failure if I quit but don't think i'll ever progress

jisu is about practice, keep doing till you get comfirtable witht he techniques, build muscle-memory and armbars etc will become instinctive. the best JJ guys are not the fastest ones, but the ones that have the expereince to maneover their oppnent into a postion of submission, or 'feel' when the time is right to apply the hold. Other things will come with training and fitness, flexiblity is the most effective tool in jj, do lots of strecthes, both upper body and leg/groin. Yoga is actually good prep for jj lots of top fighters also do yoga anserson silva, even gsp. its always hilarious to watch some big muscley wrestling mug tap himself out pulling a muuscle trying to land a triangle.

PFA awards are a complete farce, Bale Overhyped.

Jkizer — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:41:15 GMT

I never knew a team could win the players award. Fa must sort that out!
(Really I think there should be a season cap for young player award or it will just be dominated by an individual or this year, a welsh team).
I would have put benteke to win personally.

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Norwich city fc: Best club in the world

CanaryYellow — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:08:14 GMT

... Technically it says best 'club'. Includes fans, board members (in this case a once drunk female celebrity chef), and passion etc.

But yeah, unfortunately, we're not fully out of the relegation fight yet..

Which Motorsport requires the most skill?

SpiggyTopes — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:46:44 GMT

It's difficult to say but I'd probably go with rallying too. It requires a huge amount of concentration for a very long time. Then again, it could be argued that F1 requires even more concentration and skill because all of the cars are so close together and overtaking each other all of the time. Superbikes also spring to mind as similarly difficult to those two.

Nevertheless, BTCC is still my favourite! :)

Does anyone in UK have NBA league pass?

GemmaSmith — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:26:28 GMT

Do you know how much that costs? Good quality and everything?

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The ultimate badminton thread

Boggieeiggob — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:35:30 GMT

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Originally Posted by Pinkhead

I definitely would not recommend that racket, especially to a doubles player. Singles, maybe.

The problem is that although it is a great racket and it's low weight makes you a lot faster at the net and your defence improves significantly, it is just too fragile. Three of the four people I know with that racket broke it on the first day of playing. I'm not even joking.

Minor clash = large crack or even worse.

That being said, it is a good racket in terms of performance and if you are willing to put that much money at risk, go right ahead. I was initially looking to buy it but I'd rather invest money into a more durable racket.

In other news, has anyone been watching the India Open? It's decent so far; disappointing that Taufik lost to an Indian newcomer (he cites Taufik as his inspiration as well :p) but he was very good. He even gave LCW a scare today.
Koo and Tan disappointed again to a relatively new Korean pair but I'm always happy to see newcomers getting their chance.

Oh dear, I'm a doubles player <_>' can't stand singles D: looks like I'll have to sell it then. What would you recommend? Nowadays I find it almost impossible to get hold of a F9, C7 or decent Z slash (I.e, SP or My coded) in the uk now :(

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Is Professional Wrestling a sport?

thunder_chunky — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:34:51 GMT

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Originally Posted by PaulStDavis

By that definition a Jackie Chan movie could be considered a sport...?

He is very well conditioned and his films include martial arts but the writers predict his outcome.

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As I said not every match is pre-arranged, especially at the amateur and independent level so clearly it isn't just entertainment. I think that because it is athletic and because it involves a variety of sports and disciplines and because it is still a competition even if it is sometimes pre-arranged, I think that does make it qualify as a sport.

KSIOlajideBT?

cheetahs56 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:29:41 GMT

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Originally Posted by MENDACIUM

IKR?

I wish i had that money....

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Help with weight training for rugby

Kerr1992 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:45:28 GMT

Right guys, looking for someone with a lot of knowledge with this kinda stuff I.e. a sports student.

Anyway, my problem is that I do weight training for rugby Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. These training days are broken down into:

Monday - legs and Shoulders
Tuesday - Chest and Back

Thursday - same as Monday
Friday - same as Tuesday

I only train the main muscle groups and I do only compound exercises.

1. Do you think I'm overtraining as I also have rugby training on Tuesday and Thursday?

2. The main problem I'm having is with leg day, after doing squats I struggle to run at training on the Tuesday and Thursday because Mg lower back is really tight, is this lower back tightness meant to happen after squats? Am I doing it incorrectly? Or am I not giving my back enough support? I.e. time to invest in a belt?

If I'm overtraining, would training each of the main body parts once a week be sufficient or would I not be doing enough?

All advice and help welcome!

Cheers
Craig

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award Thread!

Kiss — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:38:05 GMT

Only did Bronze, was great fun.

Why exactly is Cricket known as the 'Gentleman sport'

Onde — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:22:55 GMT

I wish I could find a photo of Freddie Flintoff drunk and wayheying in a pedalo so I could post it in this thread.

Uni Basketball team help.

jethacan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:48:33 GMT

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Originally Posted by freedom07

Nottingham

I've firmed Nottingham so should be there next year, how's the basketball going? I'm in the same position you were, really want to be in a team next year, hope it's going well!