General Sport A place to discuss any sport that isn't football Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:18:35 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:18:35 +0000 Bantam Talk - Bradford City Forum https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?forums/general-sport.39/ Grand National. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:11:43 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/grand-national.4906/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/grand-national.4906/ invalid@example.com (bantam65) bantam65 13 Bradford Bulls Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:02:04 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/bradford-bulls.9539/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/bradford-bulls.9539/ invalid@example.com (Bulldog) Bulldog 32 F1 Prediction League: Official Race Thread - Japanese Grand Prix 2026 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:52:05 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/f1-prediction-league-official-race-thread-japanese-grand-prix-2026.9885/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/f1-prediction-league-official-race-thread-japanese-grand-prix-2026.9885/ invalid@example.com (SimonW) SimonW JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2026
Suzuka | Sunday, 29 March 2026...​
F1 Prediction League: Official Race Thread - Japanese Grand Prix 2026]]> 6 F1 Prediction League: Official Race Thread - Chinese Grand Prix 2026 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:16:11 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/f1-prediction-league-official-race-thread-chinese-grand-prix-2026.9845/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/f1-prediction-league-official-race-thread-chinese-grand-prix-2026.9845/ invalid@example.com (SimonW) SimonW CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026
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Shanghai’s massive back straight is the ultimate proving ground for the 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and the battery. Energy management through the "Snail" section will be...

F1 Prediction League: Official Race Thread - Chinese Grand Prix 2026]]> 9 F1 Prediction League: Official Race Thread - Australian Grand Prix 2026 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:53:53 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/f1-prediction-league-official-race-thread-australian-grand-prix-2026.9831/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/f1-prediction-league-official-race-thread-australian-grand-prix-2026.9831/ invalid@example.com (SimonW) SimonW AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026
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The 2026 season opener in Melbourne marks the dawn of a new era. With cars now 30kg lighter and featuring active aerodynamics, the high-speed sweeps of Albert Park will provide the first real test of the new "Straight Mode" (low drag) and...

F1 Prediction League: Official Race Thread - Australian Grand Prix 2026]]> 15 Ashes 2025/2026 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:48:45 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/ashes-2025-2026.9613/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/ashes-2025-2026.9613/ invalid@example.com (Silverbantam) Silverbantam 13 Ryder Cup Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:05:35 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/ryder-cup.9492/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/ryder-cup.9492/ invalid@example.com (Offcomedun) Offcomedun We’ve got enough to retain the cup. Can we go on and win it properly?]]> 6 Scotland and Ireland Having Teams In County Championship Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:32:54 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/scotland-and-ireland-having-teams-in-county-championship.9465/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/scotland-and-ireland-having-teams-in-county-championship.9465/ invalid@example.com (VimsanteJoey) VimsanteJoey I think Scotland, the Welsh, and Irish should all have international cricket sides, but also teams playing in the County Championship.
Wales via Glamorgan obviously.
But I don't get why cricket has not got a County Championship side in Scotland.
Scotland is on the same island and is a massive massive market in places like Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Glasgow.
Durham, Lancashire and Yorkshire have...

Scotland and Ireland Having Teams In County Championship]]> 1 Dickie Bird Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:52:25 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/dickie-bird.9455/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/dickie-bird.9455/ invalid@example.com (Chippy) Chippy 4 The Most Interesting Stadium in the World Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:54:48 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/the-most-interesting-stadium-in-the-world.9408/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/the-most-interesting-stadium-in-the-world.9408/ invalid@example.com (Klaatu) Klaatu
]]> RIP Ricky Hatton Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:38:33 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rip-ricky-hatton.9406/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rip-ricky-hatton.9406/ invalid@example.com (Sergio Pinto III) Sergio Pinto III 1 Christian Horner Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:42:37 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/christian-horner.9233/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/christian-horner.9233/ invalid@example.com (Jonathan Swift) Jonathan Swift About time.]]> 3 Womens football Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:16:10 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/womens-football.9121/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/womens-football.9121/ invalid@example.com (Peter) Peter 15 Bulls to leave Odsal Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:58:48 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/bulls-to-leave-odsal.2780/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/bulls-to-leave-odsal.2780/ invalid@example.com (USEDTOBEKWIKSAVE) USEDTOBEKWIKSAVE 200 Usyk Tue, 17 Sep 2024 23:43:19 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/usyk.8424/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/usyk.8424/ invalid@example.com (DimitriPayet) DimitriPayet 1 Mark Cavendish Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:52:56 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/mark-cavendish.8263/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/mark-cavendish.8263/ invalid@example.com (Tennesseebantam) Tennesseebantam 3 Yorkshire cricket get hit big Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:46:09 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/yorkshire-cricket-get-hit-big.7312/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/yorkshire-cricket-get-hit-big.7312/ invalid@example.com (MallorcaBantam) MallorcaBantam https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66032716

big problems]]> 2 Rob Burrow Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:46:35 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rob-burrow.8157/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rob-burrow.8157/ invalid@example.com (Bronco) Bronco 19 Darts Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:45:10 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/darts.7813/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/darts.7813/ invalid@example.com (SteveC) SteveC
I am a big darts fan, and seeing Luke Littler smash 3 of the top 5 ranked players in the Bahrain Masters this weekend and win the title was a total breath of fresh air. He even hit a 9-darter again Aspinall in the quarters

Unbelievable Jeff]]> 56 Grand National Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:35:19 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/grand-national.8062/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/grand-national.8062/ invalid@example.com (Idlebantam) Idlebantam
I have Mahler Mission in office sweepstake, which I'm happy with.

I fancy Meetingofthewaters to give Willie Mullins an overdue win in the race.

Of the others I think Panda Boy and Kitty's Light will be prominent in the finish]]> 19 JIM BREAKS Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:19:48 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/jim-breaks.7729/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/jim-breaks.7729/ invalid@example.com (Bantam 760) Bantam 760 2 Tom Curry/racism Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:53:20 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/tom-curry-racism.7585/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/tom-curry-racism.7585/ invalid@example.com (Rogered Tart) Rogered Tart Now this could easily be a case of mistaken identity, the words alleged do have a very similar wording in Afrikaans. But that clearly isn't how the racism industry works.
And reading social media comments about it it builds up a picture about what the grift really is with this while racism gravy train. No one even knows...

Tom Curry/racism]]> 26 Test Match Cricket Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:53:50 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/test-match-cricket.7558/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/test-match-cricket.7558/ invalid@example.com (Offcomedun) Offcomedun You really haven’t been paying attention, have you?]]> 18 England v Aussies Cricket Tests Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:27:36 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/england-v-aussies-cricket-tests.7291/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/england-v-aussies-cricket-tests.7291/ invalid@example.com (Onside) Onside 147 Keighley Cougars Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:09:16 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/keighley-cougars.6395/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/keighley-cougars.6395/ invalid@example.com (Rocket) Rocket Totally agree Onside similar happening at Cougar Park main stand in shocking condition. Fortunately Cougars are undefeated this season an look like going up. Hopefully City will move...

Keighley Cougars]]> 55 Cheltenham Festival 2023 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:14:08 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/cheltenham-festival-2023.7021/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/cheltenham-festival-2023.7021/ invalid@example.com (bantamdave41) bantamdave41 Cheltenham Festival 2023]]> 19 Cricket t20 World Cup Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:07:05 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/cricket-t20-world-cup.6594/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/cricket-t20-world-cup.6594/ invalid@example.com (Bratfud) Bratfud

Pakistan at 8am on Sunday, you've got to fancy us to get the job done?]]> 8 Rugby League World Cup 2021 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:53:49 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rugby-league-world-cup-2021.6537/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rugby-league-world-cup-2021.6537/ invalid@example.com (Rocket) Rocket
''C'mon England'']]> 13 Jonny Bairstow Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:26:18 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/jonny-bairstow.6295/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/jonny-bairstow.6295/ invalid@example.com (Idlebantam) Idlebantam
He has been such a joy to watch and his partnerships with Joe Root have been thoroughly entertaining.

A shout out for another Yorkie, Halifax born Alex Lees who contributed to the fastest 100 opening partnership with Zak Crawley today]]> 8 RIP Lester Piggott Sun, 29 May 2022 08:47:38 +0000 https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rip-lester-piggott.6184/ https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?threads/rip-lester-piggott.6184/ invalid@example.com (Idlebantam) Idlebantam
One of my first sporting heroes growing up watching horse racing as a youngster.

He was a true master of his profession and only maybe Frankie Dettori has come close to matching him on the flat.

Condolences to his family and friends]]>