Friday, 5th September 2008

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Top test for Island team

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ENGLAND’S representatives in the UEFA Regions Cup are to play a football match against a Jersey XI later this month.

What a time to catch the dropsy

THE Over 40s Trophy continued its ping-pong existence when Guernsey took it back home after defeating Jersey at Grainville last Sunday.

The moment when we touch perfection

MY grandfather, a farmer, had hands so strong and fingers so thick that when my father taught him how to drive, he snapped off the gear lever while they were driving along the A6 before asking, mildly, what he should do next.

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Jersey could be forced to dig deep for India

THE chances of Jersey’s best athletes to attend future Commonwealth Games could be in jeopardy if sponsors are not found for the team travelling to next month’s Commonwealth Youth Games in India.

Weather threatens to destroy Bird’s ‘thank you’ bid

POOR weather and unsettled seas are threatening to destroy a year’s worth of training and a long-held Channel swim ambition for a Jersey sportsman.

Greechans suffer ups and downs

Island bowler Lindsey Greechan hit top form in the World Champion of Chamions event in Aberdeen yesterday, beating two top players in straight sets.

Emma splashes out in Green Island win

AIB Tigers dominated Friday’s annual Green Island to Havre des Pas swim, with Emma Glendenning setting a new women’s record of 29.56 min and Tom Gallichan winning the men’s race in 27.55.

Clayton courts more success

THE unstoppable Scott Clayton has picked up yet another trophy – this time in the Channel Islands Junior Championships at Les Ormes.

Bring on the juniors!

JERSEY have selected 14 players for their World Cricket League Division IV campaign in Tanzania next month.

Horwood has silverware in the bag at JRA Prize Meeting

ACE marksman Bruce Horwood left the Jersey Rifle Association’s Prize Meeting loaded down with silver after winning six competitions.