| Favourite Sportsmen/women
With a twist!!
Who are your favourite sports men or women that represent a different country to where you are from? Usually the reason for this is more pure (either respect for them for their performances or attitude) than just the blind devotion you may have for your own nation's performers.
For me, I'd say there is a whole bunch of guys -
Shane Warne (Australia - Cricket) - His skills were the reason I got into cricket in '93 and his play hard but fair attitude have always shone through
Barry John (Wales - Rugby Union) - Never saw him live (he was retired in the 70's) but the tapes I've seen of this guy just make me marvel at his ability. Probably the best player I've ever seen on a box!!
Paolo DiCanio (Italy - Football) - Probably makes it really for just one incident. I certainly don't respect his right wing politics, but just had so much respect for the time the Everton goalkeeper broke his own leg and DiCanio picked the ball up for him to get attention instead of scoring in a free goal. Maybe he was just dumb...I don't know!! |