RUGBY: Former Bath and Australia rugball player Justin Harrison has been suspended for a little a bit of the ol’ drugs. The scamp.
Harrison has received an eight-month ban after admitting to taking three illegal substances. He was also heard saying “class A, it’s OK, everyone’s doing it” near Bath Academy players. Which means he’s either an idiot or a comedian.
Partying in London to celebrate the end of the season, Harrison was asked by someone in a pub in Shepherd’s Bush whether he would like some ‘gear’.
Harrison took this chap up on his offer and then rounded the night off by getting wasted and getting into a scrap with a Harlequins player at a Pitcher and Piano pub. Gent.
He was caught by his club, has subsequently resigned. He’s also had his right to work in the UK taken away as well.
“I wish to express my acceptance of my suspension by the RFU,” read a statement issued by Harrison.
“I deeply regret the incidents of Sunday, May 10, 2009 and the subsequent damage to Bath and the game itself.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to remain involved in the game and I fully intend to use my own experiences to educate younger players
in the
future.”
GOLF Poor old Tom Watson. Well, maybe he’s not poor, but he’s definitely an old bastard.
The Yank’s attempt to become the oldest Open winner in history at the British Open fell agonisingly short this week.
The 59-year-old missed a putt to clinch it and then got absolutely battered in the play-off, with Stewart Cink walking away with the honours.
Still, any man at his age still managing to find the right hole without the aid of Viagra deserves a round of applause.
BOXING: To men beating the living bollocks out of each other now.
Manny Pacquiao of Ricky Hatton battering fame will fight next in November against the three-time Woi-ild Champ Miguel Cotto in Vegas.
“Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have reached an agreement to fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena,” said promoter Bob Arum, in a quote which basically tells you nothing new.
“I’m really excited because it’s a real fight. These are two real warriors.”
He represents both fighters, so he’s laughing all the way to the bank.
Quotes of the Week
• “I’M going down the apples and pears, into the jam jar, down the frog and toad into the rub-da-dub-dub, and Im going to have pig’s ear.”
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola when asked on the club’s website if he had learnt any Cockney phrases.
• “TEVEZ is a lovely name, I decided on it ages ago. I was gutted when I saw he’d transferred to City. We’re all United fans in my family, I don’t know what they’re going to say when they find out.” – Manchester woman Claudia Thomas’s newborn son doesn’t stand a chance.
• “I HAVE already said there will be no players sold at Everton and I do not feel I need to say any more. The board have never sold a player from me, it will only be at my discretion. I said it at the end of the season and I do not need to say any more.” – David Moyes didn’t exactly say he was going to disembowel the next person to mention Joleon Lescott and Manchester City, but the look in his eyes said it all.
• “WITH news filtering through of incessant rain in South Yorkshire, Chris Morgan sees the benefit of working out in Hungary this weekend.” – Sheffield United official website, morning of July 18.
• “UNITED’S three team mini tournament in Hungary has been abandoned due to adverse weather conditions.” – Sheffield United official website, that afternoon.
