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Paulo Di Canio
Paulo Di Canio was involved in his fair share of controversial moments, but this particular one is remembered for all the right reasons. In injury time of a Premier League clash, Everton keeper Paul Gerrard went down injured in the penalty box. West Ham played on and the ball was crossed to Di Canio in front of an open goal. Instead of tapping it home, the Italian caught the ball and signalled that Gerrard needed attention. The act earned him a standing ovation and a place in football folklore.
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I just hope that many of today's sportsmen will read these accounts and that they are inspired by them so, should the occasion arise, they too may act to inspire other youngsters.
As an Arsenal supporter I have derived much pleasure over the years from watching Thierry Henry's superb playing skills and am saddened by the possibility that this hand ball incident may come to dominate what he is remembered for. To me it seemed out of character as he has always seemed to be a team player rather than a selfish one and, as an admirer of his, I am naturally very disappointed by it. I would however like to hear what Henry said to the Irish player after the match before rushing to judgement.
In any event, for the good of the sport, the introduction of video evidence as an aid for the referee to consult, now seems a necessity.
This years World Orienteering Championship Relay in Hungary. On the final leg of the relay, the race leader, Sweden's Martin Johansson is seriously injured when speared by a branch out on the course. Thierry Gueorgiou (France), Anders Nordberg (Norway), and Michal Smola (Cech Rep.) abandon their races and medal hopes to help the injured Swede: getting help, stemming the wound with their own clothes and carrying the runner to the nearest road. They went on to finish the course together, crossing the line to the cheers of admiration from the crowds and officals.
Given the political and social climate in Germany at the time of the Olympic Games, why would Mr. Long have done such a thing?
PS Don't forget that Jesse Owens returned to a United States in 1936 where blacks were not allowed to mix in society or even sit in the same seats as whites on public transportation while hotels in New York would display a 'Restricted' sign that meant Jews should not attempt to enter as clients.
Rod Marsh in England's second innings versus Australia in 1977 Centennial Test Match recalled Derek Randell to the crease after he was adjudges caught behind. Randall went on to make 175 (i think!) although the English did lose by 45 runs which was exactly the same number of runs as England's first defeat against the mighty Aussies!
Viswanath also had a brief stint as the Indian captain in 1979-80. In the 2 Tests he captained, 1 was drawn and 1 was lost, the latter being the Golden Jubilee Test against England. Throughout his career, Viswanath was renowned for his sense of fair-play, and in this match he recalled Bob Taylor to the crease after the umpire had already given him out. Taylor went on to score some vital runs for England helping them to win the match.