Top 10 Sporting Memories 2010

10. A third Milan San Remo for Oscar Frieire
9. Van Bronckhurst's goal in the World Cup semi
8. Uruguay vs Ghana, Suarez's handball, Gyan's penalty miss
7. Thor Hushovd wins the Cycling World Championships in Geelong
6. Tshabalala opens the World Cup with a stunning goal
5. Contador attacks a stationary Andy Schleck on the Port De Bales
4. Three touch Lar ends the dream of a Drive for Five
3. Schleck drops Contador on the ascent to Morzine-Avoriaz, Evans, Basso and co. are pinned to the road
2. Don't Pust It gives Tony McCoy a first Grand National
1. Meath vs Louth Leinster Final

Some good ones there Loyal ... you actually converted me back to cyclinig this year (well I was laid up with the knee) but found the Schleck - Contador battle rivetting (even as Gaeilge!). Some good ones there alright - will have a think about mine - though my No 1 is a stick on!

10. Dublin v Cork - great occasion, intriguing game - but we just came up short.
9. All Ireland Hurling final - what a performance by Tipp.
8. Dublin beating the future All Ireland champions by 9 points in the League in Parmell Park.
7. Leeds coming from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 to clinch promotion.
6. Graeme McDowell winning the US Open at Peeble Beach.
5. Dublin beating Tyrone by 6 points in the League in Healy Park - a great performance - especially considering Tyrone had to win to stay in Div 1.
4. The real United going to Old Trafford and beating the hosts 1-0 in FAC3 - great start to the year.
3. Dublin beating defending champs Kerry in the League in Tralee -
2. The amazing Katie Taylor winning her 3rd World Title in Barbados.
1. Dublin finally nailing the QF hoodoo and beating Tyrone - most memorable day!

Knew I'd forget one .... Dublin ladies winning the All Ireland goes in there at 3!!! Well done gals!

ps Nor mentioning the vuvuzuela ridden summerfest at all ...

I have one major one, that comes to mind, Antrims winning point v dublin in croke park and the silence of the hill, was brilliant had a laugh with the dubs that day, was delighted as the dubs had HAMMERED clare just a week earlier. Made a reals statement about where antrim stand in the pecking order.

Siphiwe Tshabalala against Mexico
Contador v Schlek (various)
Isner v Mahut Wimbledon
McCoys Grand National
Iniestas goal in the WC final
Zenyattas near miss in the Breeders Cup
Mcdowell US open
O gara goal v Tyrone
Rooney mouthing back at the boo boys
All Ireland Hurling final

1. Isner vs. Mahut at Wimbledon
2. Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana
3. France being knocked out of the World Cup in the group stages
4. Katie Taylor winning her third straight World Title
5. Graeme McDowell winning the US Open
6. Martin Sludden getting what was coming to him
7. 5 Irish medals at the European Amateur Boxing Championships
8. That unbelievable goal in some Northern Ireland soccer match
9. Wayne Bridge refusing John Terry's handshake
10. Rooney's U-Turn

Larry Murphy wrote:8. That unbelievable goal in some Northern Ireland soccer match

Intrigued Larry - what was that one????

I assume it's this one..