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I'll tell you why I got upset

I thought this was a good thread BECAUSE so many fans from different clubs were joining in and not one of them posted a nasty comment , I did realise that your remark was a joke but there was every chance that somebody would retaliate and the next thing there would a raging verbal punch up going on and I didn't think the thread deserved that

I deleted your comment because I delete any comment by any poster who refers to us using that term

Don Fox missing the simplest of conversions in the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final. Right in front of the posts, last kick of the match. My nan would have put it over in her slippers.

The Flintoff and Brett Lee exchange after the 2005 Ashes match at Edgbaston.

Pele's fist pump celebration.

The "I love you, mum" judo girl at the Olympics recently

Novak and Citehblue

Thanks for those memories , I love Cricket with a passion so I'm really pleased that the Ashes got a mention , Freddie getting smashed on the bus .....maybe not an iconic image but I loved it

Watching the Australian primeminister begrudgingly putting the winners medals round the England rugby teams necks after winning the world cup beating australia!

absolutely beautiful.

I was laid low with a broken leg during that Ashes series so didn't miss a single ball bowled. Absolutely amazing and so many memories.

Ponting's tantrum after being run out by sub fielder Gary Pratt.

Simon Jones getting right under Matthew Hayden's skin. Poor Simon. A great bowler destroyed by injuries.

Matthew Hoggard's ability to strike in his first over.

Ashley 'king of Spain' Giles guiding us home alongside Hoggard after some merciless criticism from the press.

A raw Shaun Tait getting smacked all over the place by Freddie.

Warne bowling the ball of the century. Again.

Strauss taking THAT catch from Hayden(?). Pure athleticism.

Gilly showing some incredible batting as well as ensuring thousands of youngsters mimicking his "nice Shane" catchphrase in street games after play had finished.

What a series. Think I might dig my box set out tonight

Wow what a comment

You did miss Glenn Mc strange injury that ruled him out

I have to say the 2005 Ashes was possibly second only to 1966 as the greatest sporting event ever for an Englishman

and CitehBlue I'm not really in love with Rugby but even I could love that moment

His face was like a slapped ar se.

Was that before or after we won or both ???

After!

Squid

Ah yes, the freak footballing injury! You just felt the momentum shift our way in an instant.

Should also give the Barmy Army and well, all the supporters in attendance, a mention. They provided a splendid backdrop to every test (remember the queues outside Old Trafford on the morning of the fifth day?!) and were absolutely superb in victory and defeat. The ovations for Warne and McGrath at the end of the series showed the world that sportsmanship has a huge role to play in the competitive arena. Great scenes.

I must admit, I never really took to McGrath as he was such a WUM but having heard him in interviews since his retirement you can see his passion for the Ashes and cricket in general. He was unplayable in the Lords test and unmovable at Old Trafford. His absence was a huge bonus.

As far as boxing is concerned an enduring image has to be Rocky Marciano's left hook that left Jersey Joe Walcott on his knees in the 13th... He needed the KO to win. Never knew when he was beaten.

Suppose the Hitman Hearns lying flat out on the canvas after his war with Hagler is another. For the fact that it summed up the most explosive three rounds of boxing ever.

Back to Bradman again and the images of Jardine's leg-side field watching Larwood and Bowes steam in cracking ribs and skulls are as iconic as they are significant.

Hearns v Hagler. What a war!

Another iconic image for me would be Panesar celebrating taking the wicket of his hero Tendulkar.

In fact, any Panesar celebration

Novak....On G.M he has had a lot of tragedy in his life and I do admire the way his "Pink" campaign has saved many lives

Major thanks for an excellent comment

You mention Larwood , I actually live half a mile from where he was born and there is a marvelous statue of him in the small town about two miles away

I've always been fascinated with the bodyline series and although I new which County he was born in I had no idea I had bought a house so close to his roots , his wife's family still own shops in the area

Novak Totally agree about Monty ......Before I moved to Nottingham I was a season ticket holder at Spurs and a Member at Hove ......I love the sheer passion and joy that Monty puts into his wicket celebrations , whenever I see that with the bandanna tightly in place I'm always reminded of those old wall plaques that were in vogue 30/40 years ago .......Monty the most joyful cricketer ever

Such a humble, unassuming person, Monty. I remember his first few test innings with the bat. A block got a cheer, a run nearly sparked a riot!

Oh, and if you haven't already, get a copy of Hoggard's autobiography. A break from the norm where cricket books are concerned and very personal in parts. One of my favourite ever reads

I remember Monty getting a real good score and saving a draw from the "certainty" of defeat

There was talk of calling a public holiday in Brighton to celebrate

squid,

Afternoon. Yes I recall you saying on the famous people near you thread. If you remember Hitler and all that... Crikey.

Bodyline was indeed fascinating for all sorts of reasons not least because it erupted into national outrage with PM's having their say.

To think it had the desired effect in curbing Bradman's runs to an extent. Yet he still managed to average in the mid 50's. What a man.

I could go on all day about his own collection of enduring images.

Novak,

What a war indeed. In fact what an era of boxing full stop.

Goodness me I've watched that fight time and time again. The Hitman (the original one) was and still is my favourite ever fighter so I was gutted when he was out cold. Still respect to both men who stuck to their pre-fight talk that it wouldn't last long and delivered a fight for the ages.

Major you're welcome to post whatever you want

Didnt Bradman need to score a couple of runs in his last innings to get a 100 average and missed it by one run ..or did I dream that.......BTW That thread was smashing

Not many fighters put me on the edge of my seat anymore. Not like they used to. I'm a big Manny fan and I've been impressed with Eubank Jr and Ricky Burns in recent times but the likes of Hearns and McGuigan are what got me into boxing in the first place.

squid,

I posted earlier on the thread about that. He needed 4 runs for the 100 average and was bowled for a duck. Even the English supporters wanted him to get it. Suppose in some ways the 99.94 is more enduring as it shows he was indeed human after all!

I'd go as far to say that the British sporting public haven't revered a foreign sportsman (an Aussie at that) as much as they did Bradman or will again. That 1948 'Invincibles' team on his final tour are the stuff of legend, if I may say so. Wish I could've seen that.

Another fine thread by the way.

Major Thanks for that , I really believe that sites like this offer an opportunity for fans of all clubs to put their differences aside and actually talk about the sports we all love

Was trying to think of another foreign star to put up against Bradman in the love-in stakes ...Hmmm I'll get back to you

Ah McGuigan. I remember all these years later watching the Pedroza fight in a pub packed to the rafters. The atmosphere was incredible. One of them sporting occassions that sticks in the mind.

Similarly remember coming home half cut from a day out and watching the Taylor vs Davis black ball final. The drama right through the night. Great stuff.

Muhammad Ali