Sunday, December 31, 2023

NFFC Nuno Chronicles #1

 Nuno Espirito Santo has delivered the perfect response to the 'underwhelming appointment' label given to him by a BBC football pundit. 2 big wins against Newcastle United and Manchester United has ignited Nottingham Forest's battle to survive in the EPL. Nuno's trademark counter-attacking game style is reaping rewards. Let's hope this continues in 2024 and beyond.    

Otarola tennis #3

 Nacho Otarola from Chile finishes 2023 with a career-high ranking of 828 on the ATP. He had a good run at the ITF M15 tournament in Concepcion, Chile, reaching the semifinals. 2024 will be an exciting year for Nacho, will hope that he makes some deep runs on the ATP challenger tour.    

Anchor for the soul

 As we close 2023 , the one verse that holds firm for the new year and beyond for me is this. 

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19    

Monday, December 11, 2023

Choong-Haikal badminton #1

 Watch out for Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal from Malaysia. This young Malaysian pair has just won 2 consecutive BWF tour titles in India. They won the Super 300 Syed Modi tournament followed by the Super 100 Guwahati Masters. They are both left handed and are quick around the court. Their smashes are pretty good as well. It is an impressive performance considering they are only started their partnership in August 2023. If they continue their fine performances in 2024, they will soon enter the world's top 20.  

Otarola tennis #2

 Chilean tennis pro Ignacio Becerra Otarola have reached a career-high 876 on the ATP rankings. Will he be able to finish the year with his first ITF title in Chile? He plays this week at the ITF M15 tournament in Concepcion, Chile