Tag: Leicester

  • Chizzy leaves Smith spinning after dizzy comeback

    Chizzy leaves Smith spinning after dizzy comeback

    It’s almost four months since da passed away. Of course there are thoughts and reminders of him every single day but it will come as no surprise to anybody that there are certain things – often the most simple matters – which wallop harder than getting tackled by Sean O’Brien from a sitting position! Anything…

  • Greatness fading or simply off colour?

    Greatness fading or simply off colour?

    When Ken Doherty beat Stephen Hendry in the 1997 World Snooker Championship final, this corner wasn’t all that shocked. The Ranelagh man had been steadily ascending the WPBSA rankings in the preceding period. Conversely, the Scot’s once all consuming grip on the carpeted tables was waning by then. The Scot made a comeback of sorts…

  • BREAKING NEWS: Clonmel off but Cheltenham clues possible across the water

    This afternoon’s intended fixture at Clonmel has been abandonned after the Co Tipperary venue having failed an early morning inspection. With the River Suir running quite close to the track, it’s not unusual for Powerstow Park to run into weather trouble at this time of year. Thankfully, all three National Hunt fixtures in the UK…