The sporting week ahead (12/05/13)
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Today
Get your tissues, everyone, because it's farewell David and farewell Fergie. All right, that's enough, now let's concentrate on some proper football, such as Stoke v Spurs (still battling for fourth place) and Sunderland v Southampton (both would be delighted with 17th). But hang on a minute, the wave of mawkishness is refusing to be rolled back. It is spreading like a tsunami from the North-west, enveloping everything, even this column. Ahhh. In such circumstances the only sensible thing to do is turn on the Formula One and watch the first European grand prix of the season for some no-nonsense, high-octane revs.
Tomorrow
Oh God, there it is again. The wave, this time sweeping down Manchester Piccadilly as United go on an open-top bus parade through the city. But you can all put away your handkerchiefs for Brighton v Crystal Palace in the Championship play-offs.
Tuesday
FA Cup winners Wigan must beat Arsenal to stand any realistic chance of staying up. That is a huge ask, but stranger things have happened... like Manchester United offering a six-year contract to a manager who has never won anything. Sorry, I promise that is the last mention of United this week.
Wednesday
And so to the Europa League final, where Chelsea seek to become one of only four teams in history to win every European competition. Even you-know-who haven't done that.
Thursday
At last it's cricket, and the First Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Friday
Wasps will be among those supporting Stade Français against Leinster in the Amlin Challenge Cup final. Should the French side win, it means Wasps will qualify for next season's Heineken Cup.
Saturday
And at the end of the week, here's Jonny hoping to win the Heineken Cup with a last-minute drop-kick for Toulon. But the serious money will probably be betting against Wilkinson, because Clermont Auvergne remain the most potent force in European rugby. Meanwhile in football, Bradford and Northampton contest the League Two play-off final at Wembley, which is somewhere that United have not played this season. Oh stop it.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments