Most gripping sporting event
Most gripping sporting event
Putting aside Burnley, what sporting event has gripped you most? For me its:
1. Rumble in the Jungle
2. Klammer at Innsbruck 76
3.Tyson v Bruno
4. Hand of God
5. 1970 F.A. Cup final
1. Rumble in the Jungle
2. Klammer at Innsbruck 76
3.Tyson v Bruno
4. Hand of God
5. 1970 F.A. Cup final
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wrestling?
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If It's close,Final day of The Ryder Cup.
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Sticking to football and as a complete neutral it has to be Ac Milan 3 Liverpoo 3 in the CL final
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Absolutely loved the Superbowl this year. Was a magnificent comeback from the Patriots and one of the most memorable (and indeed gripping) sporting events for me.
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Nothing comes to close to a nail biting one day cricket match,though not a big 20/20 fan the last World Cup when Windies won with 3 6's at the very death was remarkable .
Cheltenham Gold cup 2011 Denman,Kauto Star and Long run in A line over the 3rd last ( the most noise I've ever heard a crowd generate )
Cheltenham Gold cup 2011 Denman,Kauto Star and Long run in A line over the 3rd last ( the most noise I've ever heard a crowd generate )
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Last summer the women's hockey final in Rio that went to penalties was edge of the seat stuff.
Also, Andy Murray's first Wimbledon victory was a great tennis match to watch.
Also, Andy Murray's first Wimbledon victory was a great tennis match to watch.
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The Thrilla in Manilla
England's v west Germany the'66 World Cup final
The Orient match
Burnley v Tottenham second leg league cup semifinal
Englands comeback v Australia in 1981. Botham and Willis
Steve Davis v Dennis Taylor snooker final.
Scunthorpe v Burnley and Glen Littles goal
England's v west Germany the'66 World Cup final
The Orient match
Burnley v Tottenham second leg league cup semifinal
Englands comeback v Australia in 1981. Botham and Willis
Steve Davis v Dennis Taylor snooker final.
Scunthorpe v Burnley and Glen Littles goal
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Most NFL games, but snooker and tennis up there for bottled up tension.
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Johnny Wilkinson's drop kick to win the rugby world cup
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Amazingly the hockey final was the first thing that came to my mind too. When the Netherlands Girl rounded the keeper and hit the post in the penalty shootout it was tense.BFCmaj wrote:Last summer the women's hockey final in Rio that went to penalties was edge of the seat stuff.
Also, Andy Murray's first Wimbledon victory was a great tennis match to watch.
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England winning the rugby World Cup in the Aussies' backyard in the last minute.
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Linford Christie winning in Barcelona
Nick Faldo winning Masters while Greg Norman fell apart
Nick Faldo winning Masters while Greg Norman fell apart
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Mo Farah - 5000m and 10000m at the last 2 Olympics. The only time I've been jumping up and down shouting at the TV apart from watching the Clarets
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I did exactly the same!SalisburyClaret wrote:Mo Farah - 5000m and 10000m at the last 2 Olympics. The only time I've been jumping up and down shouting at the TV apart from watching the Clarets
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I remember watching Rory McIlroy come bace to win a Major a few years back I think Bobba Watson won the same Major the year before and I was nervous just watching it.
I don't play or watch golf often but it's one of a few sports were you can't control what your opponents do. When you've got two players at their peak it's thrilling to watch.
Also snooker is brilliant when it's tense. Sat in your chair hoping you get one last chance and knowing you have to clear up if you do or it's over. Brilliant.
I don't play or watch golf often but it's one of a few sports were you can't control what your opponents do. When you've got two players at their peak it's thrilling to watch.
Also snooker is brilliant when it's tense. Sat in your chair hoping you get one last chance and knowing you have to clear up if you do or it's over. Brilliant.
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Jess Ennis 2012
Should have also won SPOTY instead of that cyclist chap.
Should have also won SPOTY instead of that cyclist chap.
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Burnley v Tottenham League Cup Semi-final
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Coe vs Ovett. Moscow Olympics.
Many great tennis finals but Federer Vs Nadal is No.1.
ManUres comeback Vs Bayern.
Many great tennis finals but Federer Vs Nadal is No.1.
ManUres comeback Vs Bayern.
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Three times I've leapt around the living room apart from Clarets related:
* When Harmy took the last wicket and we beat the Aussies at Edgbasten by two runs in the 2005 series.
* The brilliant Ryder Cup comeback a couple of years ago
* And when City took their first title from under United's noses (thanks to Joey) in the final three minutes AGGGUUUUEEEERRROOOO! (feel a bit guilty about that one. I also leapt to my feet in the Miners when Derby scored against Brighton last season to set up our promotion win v QPR).
Sport's gripping many a time, but never more so than on the Turf - think of Ashley's winner against Palace. COME ON!!!
* When Harmy took the last wicket and we beat the Aussies at Edgbasten by two runs in the 2005 series.
* The brilliant Ryder Cup comeback a couple of years ago
* And when City took their first title from under United's noses (thanks to Joey) in the final three minutes AGGGUUUUEEEERRROOOO! (feel a bit guilty about that one. I also leapt to my feet in the Miners when Derby scored against Brighton last season to set up our promotion win v QPR).
Sport's gripping many a time, but never more so than on the Turf - think of Ashley's winner against Palace. COME ON!!!
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The grand national. I have been for the last 2 years and going again this year. It's so much better when you're there
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Barcelona last week.
Lancashire in the Gillette Cup in the early 1970's
Lancashire in the Gillette Cup in the early 1970's
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Nick Faldo (my sporting hero) winning his first US Masters (87?). I was up until 1am on a school day. Scott Hoch put to the sword.
Throw most Ryder Cups in there too since 1985 (pure drama!) OH and the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup (watched in an Irish bar in Bangkok PACKED with English and Aussies...great fun.
Throw most Ryder Cups in there too since 1985 (pure drama!) OH and the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup (watched in an Irish bar in Bangkok PACKED with English and Aussies...great fun.
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2013 I think it was? Best ever Ryder Cup finish.Dazzler wrote:If It's close,Final day of The Ryder Cup.
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I'll add a +1 for this, too.Vegas Claret wrote:Sticking to football and as a complete neutral it has to be Ac Milan 3 Liverpoo 3 in the CL final
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Another +1 for this too.mikeS wrote:Burnley v Tottenham second leg league cup semifinal
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Yeah, the Milan match watch AMAZING and the best KO I've ever seen in sport? Palace match, though I doubt an opponent has ever been more humiliated in defeat than Paul Groves. I didn't like watching that.
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Tug of War ?
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Has to be very close Test matches in cricket normally with low totals where every run counts.
20/20 is fun but not a patch on a game where a batsman has to defend his wicket for his life as well as get runs.
20/20 is fun but not a patch on a game where a batsman has to defend his wicket for his life as well as get runs.
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Sounds like Charlie in new Mexico has had a few rounds with Hulk Hogan...
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Surely has to be rock climbing
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Tiddlywinks World Cup final 2000 ..
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Drone Racing.
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Has to be the time when in nineteen ninety eight, The Undertaker threw Mankind off Hell In A Cell, and plummeted 16 ft through an announcer's table.
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Coe winning Ovetts race, Ovett winning Coes race.
Burnley V Spurs semi final. Don't think I've ever felt as proud as I did that night.
Torvill and Deans Bolero. Not into the sport at all, and only watched it as I was grounded and me Ma was watching it, but I knew as soon as they started I was watching summat special.
McGuigan vs Pedroza for the world title.
Collectively, super Saturday at the Olympics, but Jess doin the business individually.
Burnley V Spurs semi final. Don't think I've ever felt as proud as I did that night.
Torvill and Deans Bolero. Not into the sport at all, and only watched it as I was grounded and me Ma was watching it, but I knew as soon as they started I was watching summat special.
McGuigan vs Pedroza for the world title.
Collectively, super Saturday at the Olympics, but Jess doin the business individually.
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gandhisflipflop wrote:The grand national. I have been for the last 2 years and going again this year. It's so much better when you're there
I go every year for the big one,this year being my 28th consecutive National. The first one being Little Polvier ridden by Jimmy Frost in 1989. I even went back for the Monday National and Lord Gyllenes triumph after attending the Saturday when it was bombed off. Also i witnessed Esha Ness triumph in the National that never was.
My choices (none Burnley) would be.....
Redrum/Crisp in the 1973 National
Aldaniti winning the National
Neptune Collanges beating Sunnyhill Boy in the narrowest of photo finishes in the 2012 National
Frank Bruno becoming world champion
Murray's 1st Wimbledon win
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Ashes test in 2005 at Edgbaston for major sporting events Someone mentioned the ladies hockey in Rio - had a similar experience watching my eldest son in goal in a shootout against New South Wales in the Under 18 National Hockey Championships final last year. He saved 5 out of 6 to win it for WA. Most I've ever jumped up and down / cried / bitten my nails at any sporting occasion.
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Other than Burnley? 1996 All-Ireland Hurling Final of course!
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What about Faldo's fantastic comeback in the final round of the 1996 Masters. Started 6 shots behind and completely destroyed Greg Norman with a best of the day round 67.HiroshimaClaret wrote:Nick Faldo (my sporting hero) winning his first US Masters (87?). I was up until 1am on a school day. Scott Hoch put to the sword.
Throw most Ryder Cups in there too since 1985 (pure drama!) OH and the 2003 Rugby Union World Cup (watched in an Irish bar in Bangkok PACKED with English and Aussies...great fun.
To watch Norman - a world class player - crumble under Faldo's skill and steely determination was both cringeworthy and superb at the same time.
One of the great sporting spectacles of all time for me.
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I never knew Ian Rush played hurling.
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Sorry, 3putt...just read this. Yeah, hard to argue with that but I was a mature 23 by that stage so my hero-worshipping of all sporting figures was on the wane.3putt wrote:What about Faldo's fantastic comeback in the final round of the 1996 Masters. Started 6 shots behind and completely destroyed Greg Norman with a best of the day round 67.
To watch Norman - a world class player - crumble under Faldo's skill and steely determination was both cringeworthy and superb at the same time.
One of the great sporting spectacles of all time for me.
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1. Jack Nicklaus winning 1986 Masters.
2. Clive Lloyd's century in 1975 World Cup.
3. Barry McGuigan beating Pedroza.
2. Clive Lloyd's century in 1975 World Cup.
3. Barry McGuigan beating Pedroza.