Seamus O’Hanlon
I spent most of the weekend up and
never quite seems to be packed away properly with next year in mind.
In between carrying boxes and climbing up and down the ladder I caught
time catching up with the return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf. While there were still lots more boxes to be unpacked I confess to spending a little more time than was really necessary detangling the Christmas lights. This afforded me greater opportunity to look on as Liverpool completely dismantled Brighton’s rearguard. I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the Reds ever since Stephen Staun-
bit of Klopp’s high tempo, aggressive pressing and pacey counter attacking
ing rich dividends. Liverpool currently lie fourth in the Liverpool won the game comfortably much closer had their opponents mis- I’d love to see them bridge that long failed to deliver league title success behind Ronnie Moran, Graeme Souness, Roy Evans, Gerard Houllier, Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson, Kenny Dalglish (2nd term) and Brendan Rodgers.
Just about the time Man Utd were kicking off at the Emirates I came across the box with the crib in it and as is normal with two boisterous young lads in the house there were some running repairs to be completed.
Super-glue was required for Joseph’s head which had become dismembered during transit along with the hind quarters of the ass. Remedial work was also needed on the stable door therefore my toolkit was retrieved from it’s dusty home.
Jose Mourinho’s charges were well in control by the time all the work had been completed. Mr Wenger will hardly see Christmas 2018 with the Gunners?
I’d treated myself to a well earned ‘sherry’ by the time Tiger Woods teed off for his third round at the Hero Golf Challenge in the Bahamas. I hadn’t seen him on Thursday or Friday but by all accounts he was playing well and showing no ill effects of his back injury.
The golfing public has a fascination with Tiger and I’m no different. The 14
ing whenever he plays but there was added interest this weekend following his year-long injury lay-off.
A troublesome round dominated by bogeys put paid to his chances and his three over 75 left him ten shots behind the leader Charley Hoffman. I was already watching Match of the Day by the time he concluded his round. By no means a spectacular return but a respectable performance with lots of positives. His odds of reaching Jack’s record of 18 have shortened.
And finally, where would we be without TG4’s GAA winter schedule. While putting the finishing touches to the Christmas decorations, I still managed to keep in touch with the Leinster Club Hurling and the Ladies football final.
Con O’Callaghan had a quiet afternoon but he still plundered 1-2 as Cuala retained their provincial crown. How the young Dub must wish 2017 will never end. And what of Cora Staunton? She is to ladies football what Katie Taylor is to women’s boxing.
The Cornacon and Mayo legend signed off in style ahead of her Australian adventure by captaining her club to a sixth All-Ireland senior club title. She flies out later this week to link up with Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Women’s AFL.