Guardiola rewriting the record books as he enhances his legacy at Bayern Munich
March 26, 2014 John Welsh
Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Football, GuardiolaWhen Jupp Heynckes departed as head coach from Bayern Munich in June 2013, it was thought that new incumbent Pep Guardiola would find it difficult to replicate the achievements of his predecessor. Having claimed the 2012-13 Bundesliga title by 25 points plus winning both the DFB cup and Champions League, it was considered that the […]
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Arsenal still cannot be discounted in thrilling Premier League title race
March 24, 2014 John Welsh
Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, ChelseaTo celebrate Arsene Wenger’s 1,000th match as Arsenal manager, a London derby at Stamford Bridge facing Chelsea was not the ideal choice of fixture and the ensuing 6-0 defeat could have been much worse on a most forgettable afternoon for the long serving Gunner’s boss. The critics have now been swift to dismiss Arsenal’s diminishing […]
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Contador shows glimpses of his old climbing prowess in Tirreno Adriatico
March 22, 2014 John Welsh
Alberto Contador, Cycling, Tirreno AdriaticoaAs many athletes will testify, a successful spell of pre-season training often provides a useful background for serious competition in the ensuing months ahead. Various sporting disciplines share this concept and professional cycling is no exception with the outcome of the European spring road events usually offering a guide as to which riders are beginning […]
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Eastern European involvement is missing factor in UEFA quarter-final draws
March 22, 2014 John Welsh
Champions League, Football, Real Madrid, UEFAThe draws for both the UEFA Champions and Europa League quarter-final stages once again produced some intriguing contests but one clear factor emerging from the entire process is the lack of Eastern European teams qualifying for the later stages. Five Spanish teams constitute nearly one third of the teams remaining while Germany, England, France and […]
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Betancur displays his 2014 Tour credentials with impressive Paris-Nice victory
March 18, 2014 John Welsh
Cycling, Paris-Nice raceIt may still be the early stages of the 2014 European cycling racing calendar but the March Paris-Nice event usually provides a good indication of riders in decent form and those for whom further training is a necessity. Alberto Contador and Bradley Wiggins won the race in 2010 and 2012 respectively before securing the Tour […]
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A lack of European football may be benefiting Liverpool in Premier League title race
March 18, 2014 John Welsh
Football, Liverpool, Manchester United, Premier LeagueWhen Manchester United won the Premier League title by an 11 point margin last May during Sir Alex Ferguson’s last campaign as manager, there was an argument that the title race might be a closer affair for the 2013-14 season. Few football punters could have predicted such a thrilling contest as being currently witnessed with […]
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Farah learns a painful lesson at New York City Half Marathon
March 17, 2014 John Welsh
Athletics, Half Marathon, Mo FarahBeginning a city half marathon at 7.30 am on a Sunday morning is not the most convenient time for participating runners, given the need for suitable transportation to the starting area, but officials responsible for the 2104 New York City race deemed it an appropriate time. They were rewarded by the appearance of Mo Farah […]
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Drier ground produces some surprise results at Cheltenham
March 16, 2014 John Welsh
Cheltenham festival, Horse RacingAfter a winter of seemingly incessant wind and rain, a mixture of fog and blue skies greeted horse racing fans as the four day Cheltenham festival of 2014 produced the usual excitement accompanied by a few shock results. Several days of drier weather produced a quicker surface than which had prevailed over the previous three […]
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Aaron Hunt proves that genuine sportsmanship still prevails in professional football
March 10, 2014 John Welsh
Aaron Hunt, Bundesliga, Football, Werder BremenMatch day 24 of the current Bundesliga season featured the usual collection of clashes between teams searching for those vital European qualification positions and those hoping to escape the clutches of relegation zone. The fixture featuring FC Nurnberg and Werder Bremen provided a clear example of the latter. After a dreadful first half of the […]
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Uwe Rosler could inspire Wigan to an FA Cup winning double
March 10, 2014 John Welsh
Arsenal, England Football, Everton, FA Cup, Football, Wigan Athletic F.C.Prior to the staging of the English FA Cup quarter-final ties, much of the preview talk featured the possibility of Roberto Martinez winning the trophy in consecutive seasons while managing two different clubs. By the completion of the matches, there was the unlikely scenario of Wigan Athletic retaining the FA Cup against all of the […]
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| # | Player | Point |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viktor AXELSEN | 72,500 |
| 2 | CHOU Tien Chen | 67,190 |
| 3 | PRANNOY H. S. | 66,730 |
| 4 | Jonatan CHRISTIE | 64,960 |
| 5 | Kodai NARAOKA | 63,020 |