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“We have to wait for others to shake the apples from the tree, then try to make sure we are in a position to react quickly to the apples left on the ground. I’m afraid that’s just how it is.” Stoke boss Tony Pulis on life at the bottom of the transfer-market food chain.
“We will have loads and loads of people away. We have got full internationals, under-21s and under-20s. We might as will invent an under-22 and under-24 competition.” Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill loves international friendly week.
“Ponting masticating maniacally at second slip. He doesn’t chew gum, he teaches it a lesson.” Quality analysis of Ricky Ponting by Ben Dirs on BBC live text.
“I have been in a few adverts but I have not got the body to be posing in my underwear like David Beckham!” Stuart Broad thinks his new-found fame is a load of pants.
“Modric played well. Keane, Defoe and Palacios played well - I don’t want to pick out individuals.” Harry Redknapp.
“Harmy’s bowling needs to be as aggressive as Dennis Wise, but not as short.” From the BBC text for the Oval Test.
“Nothing wrong with the tackle - he’s probably got a dislocated shoelace!” Lawro when watching a replay of a tackle which left Robin van Persie lying clutching his leg in the Celtic v Arsenal game.
“By definition, a five-year plan takes five years.” Colin Montgomerie on the course improvement plan for 2014 host Gleneagles.
“My grandma started jogging in 1999 ... we’ve no idea where she is now!” Bumble’s mutterings whilst commenting on Thames- side joggers outside The Oval.
“For me, I always study the last games that have been played, not what happened in the past.” Fabio Capello.
“Bresnan looks like a man who has accidentally run over his nan’s pet cat. Strauss looks like his nan.” From BBC live cricket commentary by Ben Dirs after Tim dropped a ‘dolly’.
“Branston has got himself into a pickle again.” Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday as Burton skipper Guy Branston was sent off.
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www.bbc.co.uk Dates for your diary NOVEMBER
2nd to 5th - ‘Understanding the science and management of your golf course’ training course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
4th - Amenity Forum Conference, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham (
www.pitchcare.com/calendar)
7th - Rugby Union, England v Australia, Twickenham Stadium (
www.rfu.com)
11th to 12th - IOG Scotsturf trade show, Highland Hall, Edinburgh (
www.iogscotsturf.co.uk)
13th - International Twenty20 Series between South Africa and England, begins, Johannesburg (
www.cricketworld.com)
14th - Rugby League, Gillette Four Nations Final, Elland Road, Leeds (
www.superleague.co.uk)
16th to 19th - ‘Understanding the science and management of your sports grounds’ training course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
19th to 22nd - Golf, Dubai World Championship, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai (
www.dubaiworldchampionship.com)
27th - ‘Golf course architecture past and present’ training course, PGA National Training Academy, The Belfry (
www.stri.co.uk)
DECEMBER
1st - ‘Why better grass means better golf’ training course, PGA National Training Academy, The Belfry (
www.stri.co.uk)
8th - Pitchcare Essential Management Skills Course (Day 1 of 2), Midlands venue TBC (
www.pitchcare.com/training/)
Compulsive and forcible ... Sadly, there’s no antidote to our Laurence and, even if there was, we could hazzard a guess
as to what end it would be administered! Here’s another mind-boggling selection
... we need to know by launch time today
[Carlos] Trevors already bought two boxes at Man City
Since the introduction of Compulsive Competitive Tendering ...
Mark turfed a number of lawn areas and was presently surprised
He responded with the following antidotes
A 2000 Peter stand
... next year with some relevant fertiliser, week killing and aeration work
... and see how they affect play in the forcible future
... the boundaries will be extended and reduced by a few metres to accommodate the new square
And this one from Dave Saltman ... keep it up your hat
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16th to 20th - South Africa v England, 1st Test, Centurion (
www.cricketworld.com)
25th - Merry Christmas!
26th to 30th - South Africa v England, 2nd Test, Kingsmead, Durban (
www.cricketworld.com)
JANUARY 1st - Happy New Year!
3rd to 7th - South Africa v England, 3rd Test, Newlands, Cape Town (
www.cricketworld.com)
14th to 18th - South Africa v England, 2nd Test, Wanderers, Johannesburg (
www.cricketworld.com)
17th to 21st - BTME (Harrogate Week), Harrogate International Centre (
www.harrogateweek.org.uk)
FEBRUARY
10th to 11th - GCSAA Golf Industry Show, San Diego, USA (
www.golfindustryshow.com)
6th - Rugby Union, RBS 6 Nations, Lansdowne Road and Twickenham Stadium (
www.rbs6nations.com)
12th to 28th - 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver, Canada (
www.vancouver2010.com)
28th - Football, Carling Cup Final, Wembley Stadium (
www.wembleystadium.com)
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