Your top 5 favourite sporting moments in history

[Lewis.]

They can be from any sporting event - what are your top 5 moments in sport? There are some obvious choices, but it would be nice to see some moments that were a bit more obscure but still meant a lot to you.

I'll post my top 5 later.

[Jack.]

Andy Murray winning Wimbledon
Liverpool winning the CL in 2005
Liverpool winning 4-1 against arsenal with a crouch hat trick

[Lewis.]

Andy Murray winning Wimbledon
Liverpool winning the CL in 2005
Liverpool winning 4-1 against arsenal with a crouch hat trick

Yeah, Andy's Wimbledon win is probably up there! I watched it at the gym and everyone literally stopped what they were doing and all gathered around the TV to watch the final few minutes, it was a great moment!

[Jack.]

Yeah, Andy's Wimbledon win is probably up there! I watched it at the gym and everyone literally stopped what they were doing and all gathered around the TV to watch the final few minutes, it was a great moment!

Yeah me and my family were all glued to the tv the last few minutes .

[Lewis.]

Yeah me and my family were all glued to the tv the last few minutes .

I think the joint cheer when he finally got it was the best bit, I'd never seen a group of complete strangers all share a moment together like that before!

[Jack.]

I think the joint cheer when he finally got it was the best bit, I'd never seen a group of complete strangers all share a moment together like that before!

Yeah I think that was the highlight of last year for me tbh. The Olympics has to be the 2012 highlight

[Lewis.]

Yeah I think that was the highlight of last year for me tbh. The Olympics has to be the 2012 highlight

Andy gave one of the best moments of the olympics too, winning the gold!

[Jack.]

Andy gave one of the best moments of the olympics too, winning the gold!

Oh yeah I forgot about the gold in 2012 :joker:

[Lewis.]

Oh yeah I forgot about the gold in 2012 :joker:

Him, Jess Ennis and Mo Farrah were definitely my favourite moments from London 2012!

[Jack.]

Him, Jess Ennis and Mo Farrah were definitely my favourite moments from London 2012!

I remember watching jade jones win gold aswell

[Lewis.]

I remember watching jade jones win gold aswell

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Yes please... :love:

[GiRTh]

Arsenal 2-0 Liverpool 1989

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Unforgettable. Ahh the memories.

[Kate!]

Andy's Wimbledon win - totalky heartwarming :love:

Not a massive sports fan so can't really do a list.

[Brother Leon]

1. Winning Champions League in 2008. Words can't explain what happened to my heart and emotions that night. Never felt like that watching sport ever. Ronaldo at the end was basically me. On the floor overcome with joy and relief.

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2. Boston Celtics winning the 2008 title and providing me with the GOAT year of sport.

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3. Overtaking Liverpool and winning #19 in 2011.

4. Matching Liverpool at #18 in 2009 and winning three in a row.

5. A whole host of happy moments Man United or the Celtics bought me. Pick one.
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1999 Champions League would be number 1 If I wasn't too young to fully appreciate it at the time or even remember anything apart from my uncle screaming :laugh:

Fair shout to the 2012 Olympics too, but it didn't mean anything close to what United or Celtics mean really. Murray was meh especially in comparison tot hose 4 selected for me.

[MTVN]

2005 Ashes win
2009 Ashes win
West Ham's promotion back to the top flight 2005 (& in 2012)
West Ham's survival in the Prem 2007 with Tevez scoring the only goal against United last day of the season
Broncos AFC Championship win 2014

As much as I got really into the Olympics that sort of thing tends to exist only in that moment for me or in those two weeks when it's on and I take a real interest in those sports

[Drew.]

Haven't really got a list, Can't really remember most of Arsenals past success that well because it was so long ago.

The final day of the PL in 2012 was just crazy. Watching the City game live when they won their first PL title with the last kick of the game will go down in history.

Murray winning Wimbledon

Ashes 2005 was great, remember watching nearly all of it with my neighbor.

Ryder Cup victory in 2012 was amazing too, the final day was as tense as i've ever been watching sports.

One of the best moments for me was Lewis Hamilton winning the championship in 2008.. overtook a driver on the last couple of corners to win the championship. Massa was already celebrating.

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[Kate!]

I quite enjoy watching the London Marathon, some of the runners are very inspiring.

[Lewis.]

Lewis winning in 2008 was truly brilliant! My family are big F1 fans and they were going wild!

[Natalie.]

I don't really have one really, my footy team is crap but getting promoted was good.
Andy Murray yeah that was good too

[Locke.]

Guaranteed to forget something big, but:

1. Liverpool winning the Champions League in 2005
2. The entire 08/09 season.. Finishing 2nd, Beating Utd 4-1, Beating Madrid 4-0, the 4-4 draws with Arsenal and Chelsea
3. Winning the FA Cup in 2006, good old Gerrard destroying West Ham
4. Beating Everton in the FA Cup semi final a couple of seasons ago, Big Andy getting the winner, great moment
5. Lisicki beating Serena at last years Wimbledon

[GiRTh]

One of the best moments for me was Lewis Hamilton winning the championship in 2008.. overtook a driver on the last couple of corners to win the championship. Massa was already celebrating.

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[GiRTh]

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Cant pick out one moment but watching the dream team in 1992 was something special.

[Lewis.]

Kelly winning gold was a great moment too, more for her sheer delight than anything!

[Kate!]

I used to watch snooker religiously, not so much now and (this makes me feel old lol) I remember the 'best bits' montages they used to put together of funny moments and daft mistakes. Back when Steve Davis had hair, and Stephen Hendry was a spotty kid (bless)

The time Dennis Taylor won the Grand Final was a great moment, he was so emotional and delighted, was lovely to see.

[Novo]

1) Nacho Novo scoring the winning penalty against Fiorentina to take us the final

2) Helicopter Sunday with Novo scoring against Hibs and us taking the lead and Scott McDonald destroying Celtic to ensure the helicopter changed direction on the final day of the season

3) Vika winning her first grand slam title and bageling Maria in the final and the same year destroying Murray and Robson to win Olympic Gold

4) England beating the Aussies and winning the rugby world cup and Wilko hitting the match winning kick in one of the greatest rugby matches ever

5) Kauto Star coming back and winning the George Chase in 2011 to prove he is one of the best ever when nearly everyone wrote him off

6) the 2001 5-1 win over Germany in the World Cup Qualification match, probably the most i have ever enjoyed a second half of a football match

7) Jess Ennis winning Gold, not only because she actually won it but how easy it was for her in a very strong field, every event she was hitting Pbs under immense preasure and in the 400m she didn't need to win but she destroyed the field again

8) Nadal and Federer's 2008 Wimbledon final, the greatest tennis match of all time, both gave everything but Rafa wasn't going to let it slip after losing twice in the final to him alrrady, the deciding set was unreal

9) I don't really remember any of it because it was early 90s but reading her book and watching documentaries and clips Monica Seles coming back from the Stabbing and food disorder and winning a grand slam, despite not being anywhere near her best and never was but just that one moment must have felt amazing

10) Kelly Holmes Double Gold medal in 800m and 1500m in Athens



The friendly game against Argentina where Owen scored 2 last minute goals to win it for us was amazing as well and the whole Seb Coe and Ovett story must have been great to witness as well

[Shaun]

1) The unbeaten season obviously... just read up on it and we paid £1.5m for Lehmann and £3m for Van Persie that season :joker: beating Inter 5-1 (away) in the CL...
2) 2002's WC was fun. The unpredictability of it all (France, Portugal & Argentina all flopping in the groups), England doing pretty well and only narrowly losing to Brazil (but beating Argentina on the way)... HESKEY SCORING... wonderful.
3) The 2012 opening ceremony... was beaming from start to finish tbh
4) 2006 WC final... was just mad with the Zidane moment, and I really loved that summer.
5) Murray's final with Djokovic in the US Open... for some reason was way more exciting than the Wimbledon win (although that was obviously special), might've been the five sets.

[Vanessa]

Italy beating France and winning the World Cup
Karolina Kostner winning bronze at the Winter Olympics in Sochi
Bolt at the London 2012 Olympic Games! OMFG!
Italy beating Germany and winning their second Wolld Cup
The Sochi Winter Olympics : Stunning!


Hopefully getting to the final at this year World Cup in Bazil! :dance:

[AnnieK]

1999 Champions League and Treble Win
2008 Champions League Win - so nerve wracking during the pens
2009 Manchester Derby - Utd winning 4-3 in Fergie time courtesy of Michael Owen :love: - watched it in the pub, best atmosphere ever
2012 Olympics - just for National pride for once
1984 - Torvil and Dean's perfect 6s at the Olympics

[Black Dagger]

2014 - Li Na wins Australian Open
2014 - Michael Van Gerwen wins Darts World Championships
2014 - Manchester City win Capital One Cup (shut up, nothing else will go right this season now!)
2012 - Manchester City win Premier League
2012 - London Olympics, just everything about it was perfect :love:

[Jesus.]

1) 2005 cl win in Istanbul. The rollercoaster of emotions that night can never be surpassed by another sporting event, unless we find ourselves 4-0 down at half time in the final next year against Bayern, and come back and win.

2) the semi-final against Chelsea in 05. The craziest noise at Anfield, and the atmosphere was generally ridiculous. Made all the more special by Mourinho still whinging about the "ghost goal" to this day. The ref came out afterwards and said if he hadn't given the goal it was a penalty and Cech would have been sent off for the foul on Baros - but that never gets mentioned.

3) 2001 - the treble season. Again - just another mad adventure, for a football club that does mad adventures better than any other. We spent a lot of that season playing some of the most defensive hoofball I can remember seeing any team play, nevermind Liverpool, but somehow all the important games just turned into some of the craziest fixtures ever. The final against Arsenal that should have ended in about a 5-0 defeat, the LC final against Birmingham where we should have lost to a penalty that wasn't given, the crazy goalfest that was the UEFA final, Gary Mac's 45yd free kick against the bitters. Wrapping up champions league qualification with a Robbie Fowler overhead kick away at Charlton on the last day of the season.

4) Rafa's rant - Because he was spot on with what he said, and the press missed the point completely. The myth to this day is that cost us the league, but the 11 league games we played after that produced 9 wins and 2 draws. United just kept winning in the season Howard Webb was at his peak in united colours, throwing penalties at them whenever they needed one. They were also just a crushing machine towards the end of that season.

5) The day in court when we rid ourselves of a couple of American parasites. A terrible chapter in the history of the club, and an absolutely shameful episode in the lives of Moores and Parry who sold them the damn thing. We're still recovering to this day, but that evening felt as good as many victories on the field.

[Novo]

Wasnt 2001 a Quadruple season? Or do Liverpool fans not count the Charity shield?

[Jesus.]

Wasnt 2001 a Quadruple season? Or do Liverpool fans not count the Charity shield?

You can actually count it as a quintuple if you throw the European super cup in there as well, but they are just add-ons. The treble is good enough.

[Cherie]

[QUOTE=AnnieK;6752817]1999 Champions League and Treble Win
2008 Champions League Win - so nerve wracking during the pens
2009 Manchester Derby - Utd winning 4-3 in Fergie time courtesy of Michael Owen :love: - watched it in the pub, best atmosphere ever
2012 Olympics - just for National pride for once
Andy Murry winning Wimble.



I would go with Annies except for Torvill and Dean.

[GiRTh]

1) 2005 cl win in Istanbul. The rollercoaster of emotions that night can never be surpassed by another sporting event, unless we find ourselves 4-0 down at half time in the final next year against Bayern, and come back and win.

2) the semi-final against Chelsea in 05. The craziest noise at Anfield, and the atmosphere was generally ridiculous. Made all the more special by Mourinho still whinging about the "ghost goal" to this day. The ref came out afterwards and said if he hadn't given the goal it was a penalty and Cech would have been sent off for the foul on Baros - but that never gets mentioned.

3) 2001 - the treble season. Again - just another mad adventure, for a football club that does mad adventures better than any other. We spent a lot of that season playing some of the most defensive hoofball I can remember seeing any team play, nevermind Liverpool, but somehow all the important games just turned into some of the craziest fixtures ever. The final against Arsenal that should have ended in about a 5-0 defeat, the LC final against Birmingham where we should have lost to a penalty that wasn't given, the crazy goalfest that was the UEFA final, Gary Mac's 45yd free kick against the bitters. Wrapping up champions league qualification with a Robbie Fowler overhead kick away at Charlton on the last day of the season.

4) Rafa's rant - Because he was spot on with what he said, and the press missed the point completely. The myth to this day is that cost us the league, but the 11 league games we played after that produced 9 wins and 2 draws. United just kept winning in the season Howard Webb was at his peak in united colours, throwing penalties at them whenever they needed one. They were also just a crushing machine towards the end of that season.

5) The day in court when we rid ourselves of a couple of American parasites. A terrible chapter in the history of the club, and an absolutely shameful episode in the lives of Moores and Parry who sold them the damn thing. We're still recovering to this day, but that evening felt as good as many victories on the field.OK I agree Rafa was right on the facts but I cant get over he sounds like a little bitch.

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[Jesus.]

OK I agree Rafa was right on the facts but I cant get over he sounds like a little bitch.

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All managers that don't manage our own clubs sound like bitches when they moan. It's just football - but Rafa was responding because the knight of the realm was getting away with murder, so I don't blame him for sticking up for the club and his players. Rafa was never disrespectful to anyone, yet Fergie riled up all his English mates like Big Sam/Moyesiah/Pullis to make a song and dance out of everything, including the time Rafa made a whatever kind of hand gesture to xabi after he ignored Rafa's instructions from a corner, and we scored.

Well apparently he was saying "Game over" to fat sham, so manager after manager came out saying how disrespectful it was - all lead by the man who allowed the glazers into united.

Only people with absolutely nothing about them are happy to sit there and continually take s**t from idiots.

[GiRTh]

All managers that don't manage our own clubs sound like bitches when they moan. It's just football - but Rafa was responding because the knight of the realm was getting away with murder, so I don't blame him for sticking up for the club and his players. Rafa was never disrespectful to anyone, yet Fergie riled up all his English mates like Big Sam/Moyesiah/Pullis to make a song and dance out of everything, including the time Rafa made a whatever kind of hand gesture to xabi after he ignored Rafa's instructions from a corner, and we scored.

Well apparently he was saying "Game over" to fat sham, so manager after manager came out saying how disrespectful it was - all lead by the man who allowed the glazers into united.

Only people with absolutely nothing about them are happy to sit there and continually take s**t from idiots.Its only a game mate.:umm2:

[Jesus.]

Its only a game mate.:umm2:

Not when Rafa is involved. He gets way too much stick, and he's a great man!! :flutter:

[GiRTh]

Not when Rafa is involved. He gets way too much stick, and he's a great man!! :flutter:Rafa is misunderstood for sure. Chelsea treated him like sh*t

[Jesus.]

Rafa is misunderstood for sure. Chelsea treated him like sh*t

Absolutely. That's Chelsea fans for you.

I'm so glad I'm not of an age where I had to see that Michael Thomas goal though. I have no idea how I would have reacted to that!!

Those are the moments in sport that just make it transcend everything else. Only Arsenal fans will understand the joy of that night, and that's awesome. Extreme highs and lows are a better way to live in sport, than never feeling much of anything.

[GiRTh]

Absolutely. That's Chelsea fans for you.

I'm so glad I'm not of an age where I had to see that Michael Thomas goal though. I have no idea how I would have reacted to that!!

Those are the moments in sport that just make it transcend everything else. Only Arsenal fans will understand the joy of that night, and that's awesome. Extreme highs and lows are a better way to live in sport, than never feeling much of anything.Pure euphoria

When I found the clip last night the hairs on the back of my neck stood up as the goal went in. It was truly unforgettable moment from a memorable season. My friend was there and said he got crushed when the goal went in; Arsenal fans were diving on top of each other in the stand and hugging random people. :joker:

The Istanbul final was great moment for you. I remember texting a few Liverpool supporting mates at half time taking the p*ss but by the end of the night even I was on the end of my seat. Amazing game.

[BBfanUSA]

1) Super Bowl 43, Patriots vs Giants and the famous "gum on the head" catch that eventually lead to a Giants game winning touchdown

2) Landon Donovan scoring in Added Time against Algeria in 2010 WC, allowing the US to advance

3) Sporting Kansas City winning the MLS Cup over Real Salt Lake after 20 PKs were taken in the Penalty Shootout.

4) Abby Wambach scoring in Extra Time Added Time to force a Penalty Shootout and help the US win the match over Brazil in the WWC 2011

5)Green Bay winning Super Bowl 45 over Pittsburgh

[Shaun]

If we were to count the people Chelsea have treated like crap, we'd need many hands :laugh:

[Novo]

If we were to count the trophies they have won since Roman came along we'd need many more hands :pipe:

[Shaun]

yes well it's amazing what money can buy :idc:

[Novo]

Money well spent though, that's the difference between City and Chelsea at the minute

[Black Dagger]

Spending £5 on Martin Demichellis was a lovely investment tyvm **** off.

[GiRTh]

Chelsea might have won more if Roman's ego hadnt got in the way so often.

[Jesus.]

Money well spent though, that's the difference between City and Chelsea at the minute

To defend city, it's a lot easier when the team Roman took over had just finished 2nd in the league, and could add to a good squad already. Besides, they had a free run at most of the players as no one else in English footie had that money to spend at the time. To do it now is a lot harder.

[AnnieK]

To defend city, it's a lot easier when the team Roman took over had just finished 2nd in the league, and could add to a good squad already. Besides, they had a free run at most of the players as no one else in English footie had that money to spend at the time. To do it now is a lot harder.

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[Jesus.]

:notimpressed:

Blue Manchester = good
Red Manchester = bad.

[AnnieK]

Blue Manchester = good
Red Manchester = bad.

mmmmm ok then

[GiRTh]

I agree with Jesus, Chelsea had it a little easier than City but I have to question how long can City spend 100m a year on players and still come this far short?

[Jesus.]

I agree with Jesus, Chelsea had it a little easier than City but I have to question how long can City spend 100m a year on players and still come this far short?

The biggest mistake city made was not upping the ante after they won the league. If they'd have gone on to make some superstar signings that summer - instead of Rodwell and Garcia, they would have kicked on. They didn't use that moment to build on their upward curve, and now they're just in the mix with Chelsea and potentially Arsenal.

[Drew.]

Some Arsenal moments (no order)

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Cesc :love:
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I was going absolutely mental when this happened
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[GiRTh]

The biggest mistake city made was not upping the ante after they won the league. If they'd have gone on to make some superstar signings that summer - instead of Rodwell and Garcia, they would have kicked on. They didn't use that moment to build on their upward curve, and now they're just in the mix with Chelsea and potentially Arsenal.Not Man Utd. :joker:

[Black Dagger]

Blue Manchester = good
Red Manchester = bad.

Jesus speaking the truth as per.

[AnnieK]

Jesus speaking the truth as per.

Jesus chatting **** as per you mean :fist:

[Black Dagger]

Jesus chatting **** as per you mean :fist:

No, I knew what I meant AnnieK, don't correct me :fist:

[Drew.]

There are no good sides to Manchester, you're all wrong

[Jesus.]

Not Man Utd. :joker:

Not at the moment, as they've got a tough battle with Southampton on their hands for mid table obscurity. But once they spend the national debt of Europe in the summer, then no doubt they'll be declaring what a magnificent achievement it is to return to the top 4.

[AnnieK]

No, I knew what I meant AnnieK, don't correct me :fist:

I'll convert you to the good side of Manchester one day.....:love:

[AnnieK]

There are no good sides to Manchester, you're all wrong

:fist: :rant:

[Lewis.]

I can't wait for the world cup this year, I'm hoping that england go quite far as it always seems to bring people together when they are playing. I remember the 2004 world cup in Germany and literally everyone in my street got together at my house and we all crammed into the living room to watch it together! That was always good fun!

[Novo]

Some Arsenal moments (no order)

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Cesc :love:
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I was going absolutely mental when this happened
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No one wants to watch them Fam

[MTVN]

I can't wait for the world cup this year, I'm hoping that england go quite far as it always seems to bring people together when they are playing. I remember the 2004 world cup in Germany and literally everyone in my street got together at my house and we all crammed into the living room to watch it together! That was always good fun!

We have already got as far as we will go unfortunately

[Locke.]

Poor Drew, having no Arsenal moments in his top 5 and then returning 24 hours later after a long Googling session to find some moments from the last 10 years

[MTVN]

:joker:

[the truth]

this could be different every time, but of the top of my head


1. gareth edwards try for barbarians 1972
2. Bothams ashes
3. ali v foreman
4. borg v macenroe
5. brazil 1970
6. man utd winning european cup
7. tendulkars last test hundred.
8. bets goal in tin 1968 euro cup
9. in golf either us winning ryder cup or woosnam winning masters
10 maradona goal versus us in 1986, genius

[Brother Leon]

In fairness to Chelsea they have had the same spine for a long time. Terry,Lampard and even Cole(even if he was a signing has been a vital part to their team). They also at least were semi relevant before the takeover. I suppose we can thank the great Sir Alex for presenting both scum Moneybags clubs from completely dominating our league...it's going to happen now though. I can see Jose and Chelsea dominating for years to come tbh. By far the best manager in the league and the 2nd highest budget to use is too much to stop really once they get a striker.

[Locke.]

Only Brendan can stop them now

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