Source: Daily_Mail
THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Berbatov remains a misunderstood genius, Gerrard flees Sky hatchet man K
SUNDAYDIMITAR BERBATOV comes in for heated criticism after his feeble penalty during Manchester United's Wembley shoot-out defeat by Everton.[LNB]But misunderstood artist Berbatov brings more to the table for United than bare, soulless statistics such as how far he could be bothered to kick the ball and whether it would have eventually reached the goalline if keeper Tim Howard hadn't walked out to collect it.[LNB] [LNB]Dimi outlook: Berbatov could have blown his woeful penalty against Everton with more power [LNB]DURING an off-guard moment in his office at St James' Park, Alan Shearer is caught polishing his old boots and trying on the No9 first team shirt. No-one else seems to be using it.[LNB]MONDAYTHE gilded life which Premier League footballers now lead is highlighted by news that Nicky Butt pays Michael Owen petrol money to share his helicopter ride from Cheshire to Newcastle for training each day.[LNB]Whatever happened to bunging the driver a fiver, throwing your kit in the boot and leaping in the mint green Vauxhall Viva after a wait in the lay-by at Knutsford services?[LNB]Still, at least we can all look forward to the pair trying to land the 'copter in the car park at Barnsley next season.[LNB] More from Tim Chalmers... That was the sporting week: Lewis tells fibs, Edwin has panic attacks and Alex worries over youth policy09/04/09 THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: It's agony for Alan, David, KP, little Frank and Alfred02/04/09 THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Rooney tortures his teddy, catwalk Cipriani leaves Henson in a huff, John Daly the fitness guru and Button gets a souped-up Sinclair C527/03/09 THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Rafa the clown becomes a footballing genius, Fabregas bullies another OAP, red car good Lewis car bad rule FIA19/03/09 THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Mourinho's in a muddle, Brits are battered and Beckham turns out to be a costly mistake for Milan12/03/09 THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Foster the iPod-y snatcher, Redknapp's ring of fire, Rafa places a personal ad, Samit Patel's food for thought05/03/09 THAT WAS THE SPORTING WEEK: Disappearing Jose likes to wine, Spurs perfect the 'throw in a goal' move, Baggies reveals their master plan - to win a game26/02/09 That Was The Sporting Week: Chelsea talking double Dutch; new laws put cricket on a sticky wicket; and Spurs boss Harry reveals a little too much20/02/09 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE ***WITH England having been rejected as a potential venue for cricket's IPL Twenty20 series due to the likelihood of poor weather, the match between Mumbai and Rajasthan in South Africa is abandoned due to incessant rain, while Duckworth and Lewis are playing a key role in virtually every game. Lend me your sun cream Lalit Modi, I'm off to Scarborough for a few days.[LNB]TUESDAYSTEVEN GERRARD suffers further during his injury lay-off when he elects to appear as a Sky pundit at Liverpool's crucial home game against Arsenal. [LNB]Not content with the pain of nursing a double, reverse twisted groin while witnessing the agonies of a rollercoaster 4-4 draw, Gerrard is then forced to field a bombardment of unpalatable questions from relentlessly inquisitive presenter Richard Keys.[LNB]'So Steve, Arsenal's potentially decisive fourth goal was certainly beautifully taken wasn't it?' [LNB] Smiling assassin: Keys[LNB]Tough questions: Gerrard[LNB] 'Well Steve, can you put into perspective Arshavin's achievement in scoring four goals at Anfield during a game which surely has huge ramifications for the title race? Isn't the diminutive Russian a cracking little player? Don't you wish Rafa had signed him instead of that donkey Riera?' [LNB]'Well Steve, I'm sure if you had been playing you would have buried that half chance and won the game for Liverpool wouldn't you? That must be difficult to stomach.' [LNB]'Am I making this much worse for you Steve? Do you wish I would just shut up or, better still, that you had stayed at home tonight and watched Casualty on iPlayer instead?' [LNB]'Hindsight is a wonderful thing in football, Steve, but wasn't it a bit silly to join us up here in the studio in the first place? Weren't you inviting trouble? Steve? Come back here Steve. Face my questions, be a man about this!'[LNB]WEDNESDAYSCOTLAND'S representation in the Lions rugby union squad to tour South Africa is limited to two players, prompting the immediate question 'Who the hell let that pair in?'***MILLIONS of pounds spent putting a roof on Wimbledon centre court simply to make sure that Cliff Richard never sings there again. Worth every penny.[LNB]THURSDAYTO finish this week, we have more from our advice column It's Agony, which has again generated an overwhelming response, forcing us to move to larger premises simply to deal with the vast post bag.[LNB]A Rafael from Merseyside earlier[LNB]Rafael from Merseyside writes:Dear Sporting Week,The restaurant which I manage is developing a reputation for laying on great entertainment but I am worried we are not going to end up with the Michelin stars which I and my regular paying customers so crave. It is many years since an establishment in Liverpool finished top of the pile, do you have any suggestions to help me win that award?Rafa, stop worrying about the swanky rival joint down the road where that aggressive Scotsman runs front of house and instead concentrate on what you do best - conservative Spanish fare with a twist of Scouse passion. If it's not good enough, it's not good enough, the owners will probably insist on changing the menu soon anyway.Please note: no elite sporting icons were harmed in the writing of this column[LNB] [LNB]
