I still think Istanbul 2005 was the biggest and best fightback in sporting terms ever, the BBC put Europes Ryder Cup win over the weekend(along with a few others)on a par with it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19786257 I see 1999 also got a mention.
Hard to separate the two really. I remember watching the goings on in inistanbul with the same sense of disbelief that I watched the Ryder cup last night. It's times like that that make sport so special. The difference with golf is the sportsmanship and respect offered to the opposition...did you see the mighty mickleson sportingly clapping Justin rose when he sank a tricky put on the 16th. Wouldn't happen anywhere else mind only phil would have the good grace to do that. Anyway lets just say that we have been privileged to see 2 wonderful sporting comebacks. ( wouldn't include 1999 because obviously theirs was just luck !!?)
Good topic. On a personal level Page 1999 for United is my fave and ranks as one of the most emotional things I have ever witnessed in sport. We have a few of our own turnarounds from 3-0 down but not as high profile. I suspect you mean the 1999 Ryder cup one though. Though depending on your definition of comebacks is it fair to add the 1958 United side after Munich? Are we meaning on the field on play ( or whatever the sport is played on ) or comebacks of any kind? How has this topic got hardly any replies either?
I know you were, was meaning Page, think he was meaning the ryder cup one in 1999* I understand why you would call it lucky though, in a sense it was but you make your own luck and we could of laid down and accepted defeat or we could of done what every English club should be required to do by law, break the germans hearts and destroy their dreams .
Not normally a fan of golf but must admit over the weekend I was glued to it and was so nervous in the last couple of holes. I think it's a bit like the Olympics, was never too fussed about Athletics and was a bit sceptical but was glued to it as soon as it started! 2005 will always be the greatest in my eyes (probably because I'm biased) especially because even at 3-3 we should have lost that game in extra time (how did Dudek save that shot from under his bar, and Carragher sliding in with cramp to stop a simple tap in)!
This golf thing reminds me of the Ashes in 2005 and Tennis a few weeks back. In terms of other sports many people are massive glory hunters who have no interest 90% of the time
Personally I'd pick Istanbul, look at the respective team sheets, look at the stage, look at Milans pedigree, look at being completely blown away in the 1st half, with not even a hint of anything positive in the 1st 45mins. The Ryder cup was incredible, granted, but Istanbul will never be equaled !
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs last year! I believe that game win the 2011 ESPY for game of the year.
In fairness I don't really watch the NFL, but that was just an epic game any sports fan could enjoy and appreciate. And gay rugby is just rugby with gay men. I'm sure you're an expert on the subject.
Fair enough. So I was right. Lots of breaks so they dont sweat much - yuck! - and pads so they don't get hurt. It is rugby football designed by a council of homosexuals. Right back at you, sweet cheeks!
Fair point on the breaks! Although it's for the commercial breaks and the amount of money they make just for every two minute break they get adds. The pads and helmet are a bit of a conundrum, they're there to protect the players, but they banned helmet to helmet contact because of all the serious head injuries from it. In the game I was referencing, a Saints player got knocked out cold before he even hit the ground. Not sure you could do that without the pads and helmet. By the way, I'm not trying to say American Football is manlier than your gay rugby, I'm just defending my homeland and right to eat cheese burgers from you terrorist threats on the American way of life.
Team America is a good satire on why other countries dislike America / Americans. If you ever come to Europe pretend to be Canadian, as Eddie Izzard insists, 'it helps!' Canada is like the Switzerland of North America - politically null. I have things I dislike about America, but there's plenty I like, too. Like most other countries, really.
