Oh dear…what on earth possessed him….?
The Guardian 18th August 2009
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Deano - the verdict…
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Oh, Deano!
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
The Guardian 10th August 2009
We’ve known of blood doping in cycling for years but no story in sport is quite so sad as that concerning the blood dopes at Harlequins. The player clearly knew what he was doing, the medical staff must have been aware that he wasn’t injured and that fake blood is fake blood - not the real thing. I cannot believe that Deano sanctioned the action but also cannot believe that he didn’t have an inkling that some puerile stunt was being pulled…?
I remember the Calcutta Cup match of 1992 (I think) at Murrayfield when, during the second half, Richards took the field to a ground ringing with the cries of thousands of lusty English voices: Deeanoh! Deeanoh! Deeanoh! The greatest roar I have ever heard for one individual. How the mighty are fallen….?