tom_widdows

The only major sporting event they have hosted this century is the winter Olympics. Before that it was the world cup (Started exactly 25 years ago today actually) But then again the closest I have been to Italy is Monaco so I have very little knowledge of the country> The reason I put forward France and Germany is they have both hosted the world cup in the last 20 years and one of them is hosting a major football tournament next year so both should be more than ready to step in at the last second. if Russia are indeed to lose it I can see it being a long drawn out process of appeals and legal action even if there is evidence to support corruption and they will need a host nation who can step in with less than 2 years notice.

My only comment about the italians is I dont think they actually have that many stadiums that already meet the requirements? Whilst the English, Germans etc have been throwing up new stadiums left right and centre for the last 2 decades the italians just haven't. Only Juventus & Roma have (or are building) new stadiums which would meet the world cup criteria. Would they be able to get 12 stadiums up to scratch along with all of the infrastructure within 3 years?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33041467 Personally cant see the Russian one being cancelled unless there are some very big balls in the new FIFA regime. I believe the last time a country lost the award was when Columbia had to pull out in 1983 and the Mexicans stepped in. However if both awards were cancelled the question is who would get them instead? 2018 A joint Spain/Portugal bid came second for 2018 followed by a joint Netherlands/ Belgium bid however I seem to recall joint bids now being out of favour. England didnt get past the first round of bids Dutch/ Belgian Bid - Neither country has an 80,000 capacity stadium at the moment and the world cup requires at least 12 stadiums with a minimum capacity of 40,000. The dutch and belgians combined only have 4 at the moment Spain/ Portugal - Stadiums are there but is the infrastructure? Spanish econonomy still in the shit too(as far as I'm aware) so could they really afford to host 2/3 of the tournament. That leaves England. Problem with that one is 6 of the proposed venues need to either be built or rennovated. Plus 3 of the stadia are in London and 2 are in Manchester. I'd say the French or Germans would be a better bet to step in. 2022 This is a bit more open i'd say but I reckon the Yanks would get it. However personally I'd like to see it given to the Australians even though like England they were dumped after the first round. Pretty Sure the Japanese and South Koreans could get their act together very quick if needed.

Junior cup final currently on bbc alba. Women's World Cup on bbc 3. Internationals next weekend and then it's only 2.5weeks till the Uefa cup kicks off for Scottish clubs. Not much of a close season

Disappointed I cant find anything on the Planning website. Given ACC's reputation for fucking up the Planning Process in recent years I'd like to see something submitted ASAP

Baseball and NFL is correct Was only a matter of time before it took over Ice Hockey and Basketball just because of the stadium capacities. Seattle Sounders average attendance last season was just under 44000. Lowest average attendances were 7000 odd for CD Chivas followed by just under 15000 for San Jose Earthquake.

we got a trophy out of it!

USA come back from 3-1 down to win 4-3 away to the dutch 2 goals in the last 2minutes

This whole pay off to stop legal action for the Henry handball disturbs me. Not just that it apparently happened but also that the Irish FA backed down for a mere 5million euros.

I'll be taking a similar stance with the Halifax about my mortgage.

I would refer you to Boston United & Plymouth Argyle. Both snapped up players from Scottish clubs only to go into administration and in the case of Boston, liquidation within a couple of years

See everyone who signed for Dundee circa 99/00 Hearts during Romanov And of course those lovable rogues down ibrox way. So many footballers are morons and will go wherever their agent tells them to even if it is apparent they could go months without being paid or even up unemployed within less than a season.

Supposedly the only Lib Dem MP to vote against the coalition Sad loss for UK Politics

Moshin seems to have split yon blue hordes. Some calling him a hero whilst others want him booted off the team bus and never allowed back to Ibrox.

And 3 plus Moshni losing the plot after the final whistle and punching Lee Erwin.

BOOOM make that 2

BOOOM!!!! Cammy Bell fuck up 1-0 well

seems a very bad tempered 2nd game and a venom i dont recall seeing in the Motherwell support before. Motherwell fan actually his a rangers player in the face with his flag pole when the ball was out for a throw in. Stewards moved in but no coppers.

So are Clachnacuddin your Inverness team now?

Thought it was a good game. there was one young caley fan in front of me who looked as if he was going to faint for most of the 2nd half. I dont think he actually saw the falkirk goal of the caley winner as he was essentially in the foetal position in front of his seat from the moment the caley boy was sent off. 37,149 there and nice to see so many kids and grandparents at a game.

http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=1957&newsCategoryID=7&newsID=14846 Tickets on sale tomorrow up until kick off.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-32928077 This is interesting given the shite highland council has been proposing for areas outside of Inverness. Closures of service points, reducing/ stopping gritter services during winter etc. The remaining SNP & Labour council is now outnumbered by the Independents (35 to 31) which could pretty much fuck up everything the Council have proposed. Suspect my parents and the other Wester Ross Locals will be very pleased.

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Unless motherwell make it 5-1 I dont trust them to finish the job on Sunday