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Evans is gone. He can't make that time up on Armstrong and Contador. Some poor decisions by his team last night in the time trial. They had one rider fall and the team slowed up and waited for him. Then when another rider dropped off the back later on, they slowed up for him too. If they just kept going they could have finished with at least the 5 men required and in a time at least a minute faster. Armstrong is looking good, he's my tip. A very interesting stage last night, but the team time trial can severely handicap good riders in weaker teams. Bit too much of an advantage to the good riders in stronger teams.

Armstrong just misses yellow as Evans plummets

8 Jul 2009

If spots were allocated on ability then I think the WC would only contain teams from CONMEBOL, UEFA and maybe a couple from Africa. It is a WORLD Cup though so it is fair that all continents get represented. Having a good spread of teams from all continents enables different styles of teams to go up against each other. Personally I think CONCACAF and Asia/Ocenia may provide too many really weak sides and could lose places and give more to Africa or CONMEBOL. The African sides are often ill disciplined but very skillful. I expect teams from the other continents may be a little scared when drawn against an African side. Unfortunately it is situation where it is going to be impossible to keep everyone happy. Good article.

Where do the FIFA Confederations sit against each other?

7 Jul 2009

Can't wait for the draw. I hope we get England. That would be massive.

Socceroos are sweet at sixteen

4 Jul 2009