The Week That Was

OK, let's keep this brief - here we go: -

1. England lost the football to Russia which probably means we're out of the European Cup.

Simon Says: - "Now hopefully someone will wake up and realise that Steve McClaren is useless and doesn't have the slightest bit of imagination - Bring back Sven or at list give big Sam Allardyce a shot - having said that Martin O'Neill is the obvious choice really"



2. England lost the Rugby World Cup final to South Africa.

Simon Says: - "The South African's were the better team on the pitch, solid clinical and they deserved the win but England were a very close second and played with great heart, determination and should be proud of themselves.

It will be interesting to see over the coming days whether England's disallowed try was a just decision. If Jonny had converted the kick we would have been a point ahead and South Africa's game plan would have to have been very different. Additionally, the referee was almost as bias as the ref in the last world cup final against England although he can't be blamed for the try decision."

3. England's Lewis Hamilton lost the F1 World Championship to Raikkonen.

Simon says: - "I read the report and it sounds like he had a few car problems but then tried a silly overtaking move and went from 3rd to 8th - silly boy. Anyway, the most important thing is that Mr. "Sour Grapes" Alonso didn't win."



4. England's Simon Cross managed his first 200+K bike ride since Ironman Lanagkawi on Saturday followed by a 4.4k run and a 1500m swim.

Simon Says: - "Nice one"

5. England's resurgent Simon Cross managed his first 42k run on Sunday morning after the previous days long ride.

Simon Says: - "I was in excruciating pain from the second kilometre onwards, it didn't get any better but spread to every part of my body - ouch. That's what a bit of Dunkirk Spirit does for you."