General Sports Thread

Agree, suprised about Massa coming out of retirement though. Saying that they clearly need one experienced driver.

 

Bottas the obvious choice. He won't get disturbed by Hamilton's antics, but it's a huge challenge for him in terms of pace.

 

Agree but I fancy him to do quite well to be honest. Like I say I'm a big fan... though don't see him outperforming Lewis over the season.

 

He's about the same level as Rosberg for me. Lewis won't be overly concerned pace wise, but he won't be able to mentally affect him with his twattery.

 

I don't think Massa should come back btw.

 

Nor do I . They could get Di-Resta in .

 

What ever happened to Di Resta?

 

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has agreed a new contract with the Spanish champions that includes a £167.5m buyout clause.

 

I THINK he is currently in the DTM & has contacts with Mercedes .

Yes - http://www.hwaag.com/227.html

Not sure how recent this is

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scrap the above , apparently he was Williams reserve driver this year .

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...oint-di-resta-as-reserve-driver-for-2016.html

 

Meh.

I'd be more tempted to bring in Wehrlein as part of the deal. I mean it leaves them with a couple of inexperienced drivers, but could be worse.

 

I have read that the problem with that , is Williams Sponsor Martini , don't want two drivers under the age of 25 .

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-sports/38350645

British woman wins gold at World Cup in the 1000 m speed skating.

 

Predictions for SPOTY? I'm going to go for Mo Farah for the overall winner. Leicester or team GB Hockey for team of the year. Reneri for coach of the year.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38379952

'Petra Kvitova 'fortunate to be alive' after suffering hand injury in knife attack.'
Hope she will be OK to play again.

 

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EXCL: Petra Kvitova undergoing potentially career-saving surgery. Intruder let in posing as gas man, didn't know it was her until inside 1/2



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2/2 Bathroom struggle, knife to throat, severe lacerations to all 4 fingers on left hand. Intruder ran, police called, Kvitova rushed for op

 

She's a leftie too Really hope she makes a full recovery.

 

Didn't realise who you were talking about. I thought you wanted someone to survive because they were socialist

 

Massa coming out of retirement back to Williams. Bottas to Mercedes. How dull.

 

Whereas, in MotoGP, Casey Stoner might be tempted back, which certainly wouldn't be boring. I think it's just gossip though.

 

Going back decades Coventry also had a very good rugby team and one of their outstanding players was David Duckham. I do not know what level they are playing at now but as Wasps have moved into the City I suspect most of the rugby watching public will go to the Ricoh Arena.