Articles by Adam Shergold

Adam Shergold

Sports Editor (2008-10)
Adam has written 278 articles for Nouse


Photograph by Maggie AsletTied Sports Day sets up tight College Sport race

Derwent, Alcuin and Wentworth all collected 14 points towards their overall College Sport tallies at the annual Sports Day on Wednesday

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A contentious moment early in the game as James goalkeeper Dom McMahon went unpunished for apparently handling outside the box. Photograph by Maggie AsletBarnett at the double as Derwent eliminate James

Derwent produced their best performance of the College Cup to date, beating James 3-1 courtesy of goals from Chris Barnett (2) and Matt Hallam

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Photograph by Maggie AsletDerwent progress to Plate semi-finals on penalties

Derwent seconds beat their James counterparts 4-3 on penalties to progress into the last four of the College Cup Plate, following the tournament’s first goalless draw

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It's fair to say quite a few countries would like Bastian Schweinsteiger in their team. Thomas Duchnicki via Flickr Creative CommonsA brand new, more frightening Germany

Germany’s impressive 4-0 victory over Australia on Sunday night was the first demonstration on the biggest stage of a remodelled side

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The Laird of Oldham via Flickr Creative Commons Capello still searching for his winning formula

Following last night’s 1-1 draw with the United States, England’s manager is still no closer to finding the right approach to bring home the World Cup

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Italy won the World Cup in 2006, but none of our writers are backing them to retain the trophy. Photo: trumpetflickr via Flickr Creative CommonsThe Nouse Sports Team’s World Cup Predictions

To launch Nouse’s new World Cup blog, our team of sports writers give their predictions for the month ahead.

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Photograph by George LowtherAlcuin and Derwent secure their quarter-final passage

Alcuin hit Vanbrugh thirds for six on the final matchday in College Cup Group C, while Derwent comfortably beat Wentworth seconds 2-0

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Photograph by Peter IvesonYork to host Gambian Olympic squad at 2012 games

The University of York will be among a number of venues chosen to host the Gambian Olympic and Paralympic squads during the 2012 London games

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Photograph by Jason LozierVanbrugh hit James for six as Langwith warm up for Plate

In the final round of Group B matches on Tuesday, Vanbrugh firsts thrashed James seconds 6-2 before Langwith seconds beat Goodricke thirds 5-1 on a rain-soaked Astroturf

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Photo: George LowtherWins for Wentworth firsts and Derwent seconds set up tight Group A finish

Wentworth firsts and Derwent seconds go into the last round of Group A fixtures level on points, after both registering victories on the JLD yesterday afternoon.

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Great Britain Rowing hopeful Tom Ransley spoke of his experiences of sport at York. Photograph by Maggie AsletUniversity launches ten-year Strategy for Sport

The University has unveiled their strategy for developing sport on campus over the next decade, promising to ‘inspire people to fulfil their potential through physical activity’

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Photograph by Maggie AsletStarkey hat-trick stuns James as Goodricke secure Plate progress

A remarkable second-half treble from Bruce Starkey sealed an improbable Langwith comeback against James on Thursday, before Goodricke seconds beat their Halifax counterparts by a 3-1 margin

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Photograph by Justyn HardcastleAlcuin and Derwent set sail for the last eight

A couple of decisive 3-0 victories settled Group C in favour of Alcuin and Derwent firsts on another action-packed College Cup afternoon

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Photograph by Maggie AsletJames thirds dumped out in controversial circumstances

Alcuin seconds look set to push Wentworth firsts all the way for the runners-up spot in Group A, but their 3-0 win against James thirds on Thursday was earned with the aid of some dubious refereeing

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The open canoe polo match at Roses, which finished 2-2, will stick in the memory of all present, Photo: Sam NewsomeThe University of York Canoe Polo Club

Two years ago, Canoe Polo had no budget, no players and was stigmatised by its own ranks, but now the sport is one of the coolest on campus. Sports Editor Adam Shergold takes to the water

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