What Sporting Event Would You Choose ? (2 Viewers)

bringbackrattles · Apr 17, 2019

Talking today to a customer who is a golf fan.He said he was still excited about watching Tiger Woods win the Masters. He went on to say he would have loved to have been Tiger sinking the winning putt, and it gave him the tingles thinking about it. As I'm not a golf fan I can't relate to his excitement. But it has got me thinking if I could choose one sporting event past or present, either individual or in a team, what would it be ?
With so many to pick from I've settled for being in the Cov City team that won the Cup at Wembley in 87. What a feeling that would be, and I'm as excited about that as the Tiger Woods fan. What one occasion/event would you opt for ?

rob9872 · Apr 17, 2019

I'd love the masters too but also on my bucket list for retirement are the Superbowl and an Ashes test at the MCG

Gazolba · Apr 17, 2019

I'd like to be present at an England vs Brazil World Cup final and witness Callum Wilson score the winning goal.

Also in a test match series against Australia level at 2-2, I'd like to see England bowl out the Aussies for zero.
Then I'd like us to score the winning runs with a six off the first ball from their most lethal bowler.
I'd be in the crowd, catch the ball and then sell it on eBay for a small fortune.

SAJ · Apr 17, 2019

rob9872 said:
I'd love the masters too but also on my bucket list for retirement are the Superbowl and an Ashes test at the MCG

The only trouble with the MCG is it is the 4th test by which time we have generally lost the series.

The Great Eastern · Apr 17, 2019

I'd love to be batting in the 9th innings for the Boston Red Sox, bases loaded, 3 runs behind the New York Yankees then smashing a home run way over the green monster wall to win the game.

Monners · Apr 17, 2019

The Great Eastern said:
I'd love to be batting in the 9th innings for the Boston Red Sox, bases loaded, 3 runs behind the New York Yankees then smashing a home run way over the green monster wall to win the game.

I have to say- that is very specific

Anyway- for me it has to be the crown bowls in Blackpool ( I am filing up merely at the thought)

CanadianCCFC · Apr 17, 2019

The Great Eastern said:
I'd love to be batting in the 9th innings for the Boston Red Sox, bases loaded, 3 runs behind the New York Yankees then smashing a home run way over the green monster wall to win the game.

Well since you went to baseball.

They don’t have a gif for the actual homerun unfortunately so:

Sky_Blue_Daz · Apr 18, 2019

I’ve been quite lucky been to
Cheltenham for the gold cup day

Grand national a few times

Numerous 6 nations games
All blacks v the barbarians

An all Ireland Gaelic football final and ulster final

Been to see Celtic play a few times

Basically about 10 years ago I asked my dad what sport events he’d like to see while he was fit an able , he reeled off his list and we managed to do them all . Hes almost 80 now and has decided to be an arm chair fan as his knees and hips are shot

Glad we did it though we had some great laughs and very nice memories

Sky_Blue_Daz · Apr 18, 2019

I’m thinking of going to Canada for two weeks for the 2026 World Cup just go and watch random games

CJ_covblaze · Apr 18, 2019

Superbowl, Lions Tour of NZ, Ashes Tour, Final TdF Stage.

skybluetony176 · Apr 18, 2019

A big fight in Vegas. Any fight at Maddison Square Gardens, the Monaco Grand Prix, Daytona 500, IOM TT again, NW200, Tallinn road race if it ever starts again.

CJ_covblaze · Apr 18, 2019

skybluetony176 said:
A big fight in Vegas. Any fight at Maddison Square Gardens, the Monaco Grand Prix, Daytona 500, IOM TT again, NW200, Tallinn road race if it ever starts again.

Sad but inevitable that it closed down. The track was so dangerous. I'm surprised it held another meeting after Joey died.

Sky_Blue_Daz · Apr 18, 2019

Would love to take my nephews to wrestlemania

Si80 · Apr 18, 2019

A few come to mind:
Stefan Bellof setting the Nurburgring lap record of 6mins 11secs during a race in his Porsche 956 in 1983.
Jenson Button winning the drivers championship at Brazil in 2009.
Jonny Wilkinson with THAT drop kick in 2003.
Odell Beckham Jr one handed catch against the Cowboys in his rookie season (2014).
Ian Poulter, last day of the Ryder Cup at Medinah in 2012.

scottccfc · Apr 18, 2019

i'd love to see a lions tour to any of the 3 hosts and go watch the ryder cup in America,
I've been lucky enough to watch an F1 race at Silverstone,Moto gp at Silverstone, City @ Wembley, England game at Twickenham and watch a rugby world cup match when we held it in 2015.

Sky_Blue_Daz · Apr 18, 2019

To be fair a lions tour would be a fantastic event to go to

Gazolba · Apr 19, 2019

Would be fun to be at the Tour De France and watch Mark Cavendish win a stage with one of those amazing final sprints.

CJ_covblaze · Apr 19, 2019

Gazolba said:
Would be fun to be at the Tour De France and watch Mark Cavendish win a stage with one of those amazing final sprints.

Seeing Wiggins in yellow leading out Cav in Green for him to win on the cobbles again must’ve been something special.

ovduk78 · Apr 20, 2019

As well as for the sporting aspect I like events where the atmosphere consumes the place it is at. I have been to the Dutch TT (now MotoGP) at Assen a couple of times where 250,000 people converge on a town with a population of 70,000 and the town has a big street party the night before. I am going back this year and really looking forward to it. I would also love to see the final stage of the TDF as well as a mountain stage, the F1 at Spa, Isle of Man TT week and a downhill ski race.

Terry Gibson's perm · Apr 20, 2019

The match I would like to see most but not attend is Wasps last game in Coventry

Macca · Apr 20, 2019

Would easier to say what it wouldn't be. Anything with a motor, anything American, golf, snooker the list goes on. Come to think of it for a self proclaimed sport fan I only like football, rugby and cricket

PurpleBin · Apr 20, 2019

Any All Blacks game at Eden Park is on my bucket list.

vow · Apr 20, 2019

1966 World Cup final.

England in a future World Cup final.

City @Doncaster last game of this season with a chance to get into play-offs if we win!! ( I believe City would win that game too).

richnrg · Apr 23, 2019

Sky_Blue_Daz said:
Would love to take my nephews to wrestlemania

the question was "which sporting event"

Brighton Sky Blue · Apr 23, 2019

Cov 150-0 Wasps to send Wasps out of the league

Sky_Blue_Dreamer · May 1, 2019

England in a WC final or Cov to win Prem/CL (well, any league or cup).

Been to NFL and MLB games in US and they're rather tame affairs - so many fans aren't even paying attention - just eating and chatting. Having said that a SB just for the spectacle would be nice. An Ashes test at Lord's or the entire tour in Oz would be good too. I find motor racing far better on the TV than at a track - if you're not in the right place you can see nothing at all and even at the good spots only tend to get a handful of exciting events. Again Monaco purely for the spectacle rather than the sport.

Sky Blue Harry H · May 2, 2019

Monners said:
I have to say- that is very specific

Anyway- for me it has to be the crown bowls in Blackpool ( I am filing up merely at the thought)

My mum won the National women's doubles (pairs?) final (flat green) about 25 years ago !

Frank Sidebottom · May 3, 2019

Outside of various England and Coventry football scenarios, I'd like to be present at The Aussie rules Grand Final featuring Adelaide Crows.

Sky_Blue_Daz · Jun 11, 2019

I’d like to travel to watch all the home nations play a qualifying match at their respective stadiums

Otis · Jun 11, 2019

A match at St Andrews.

Sky_Blue_Dreamer · Jul 1, 2019

The Great Eastern said:
I'd love to be batting in the 9th innings for the Boston Red Sox, bases loaded, 3 runs behind the New York Yankees then smashing a home run way over the green monster wall to win the game.

Did you go to the London games? Some of it was truly bizarre, but really interesting to watch. Don't know if there's something about between 6-7pm like the light levels at the stadium but fielding totally went to pot in both games around that time. 3 out of 4 starting pitchers not lasting an innings. Will be going next years as it's the Cubs.

CanadianCCFC · Jul 1, 2019

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
Did you go to the London games? Some of it was truly bizarre, but really interesting to watch. Don't know if there's something about between 6-7pm like the light levels at the stadium but fielding totally went to pot in both games around that time. 3 out of 4 starting pitchers not lasting an innings. Will be going next years as it's the Cubs.

That was nothing like most baseball games, especially on Saturday. Never that many runs in one game.

Sky_Blue_Dreamer · Jul 1, 2019

CanadianCCFC said:
That was nothing like most baseball games, especially on Saturday. Never that many runs in one game.

I know - that's why I found it fascinating. Like watching a 5-4 footy game. 1st innings Sat was just crazy, Boston 1st innings Sun the same (3HR in a row) then the 7th for Yankees was just one of the strangest things ever. By the time BRS scored 4 in the 8th you were almost immune to the weirdness and wondering why they weren't scoring more. Far more memorable than the first NFL London game

CanadianCCFC · Jul 1, 2019

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
I know - that's why I found it fascinating. Like watching a 5-4 footy game. 1st innings Sat was just crazy, Boston 1st innings Sun the same (3HR in a row) then the 7th for Yankees was just one of the strangest things ever. By the time BRS scored 4 in the 8th you were almost immune to the weirdness and wondering why they weren't scoring more. Far more memorable than the first NFL London game

Doesn’t beat a good pitchers duel.

HuckerbyDublinWhelan · Jul 4, 2019

Sky_Blue_Dreamer said:
Did you go to the London games? Some of it was truly bizarre, but really interesting to watch. Don't know if there's something about between 6-7pm like the light levels at the stadium but fielding totally went to pot in both games around that time. 3 out of 4 starting pitchers not lasting an innings. Will be going next years as it's the Cubs.

I went on the Sunday - big Yankees fan! Apparently both teams used the “white seat” excuse for catching.

On top of this, they were complaining about the outfield, the fake turf was quick. Players didn’t run at full pelt to avoid injuries

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