[ritchiebaby]

Well, let's get the curling out of the way first, in preparation for a huge game tomorrow for the GBR Men. Starting the week as one of the medal favourites, they've now lost 3 games in a row, the latest against Norway 6-7 and Canada 5-9, and are in grave danger of not making the Semi-finals. As predicted earlier, tomorrow's game at 1pm against USA is a must-win for both teams. Even then the winner is not guaranteed to qualify as they will have to depend on other results going their way. Both Switzerland and Canada have qualified for two of the places.

I must admit to a fair degree of doubt about Bruce Mouat's team to deliver the goods. Poor shots, especially early in games, have been the catalyst for minor disagreements, mainly on Grant Hardie's shots. After a decision has been made on what shot to play, by the time it's ready to be played there have been too many queries from Hammy and Lammie as to the wisdom of that shot. I hate to air the thought that "could this be the beginning of the end for a fantastic world-class team?". I sincerely hope not.

As for the GBR Women, they have look to have missed the chance to qualify after their defeat by 6-10 against Switzerland last night. They have been very erratic in playing the important shots, especially against the "lesser" teams.

If only there had been tinplate medals awarded for 4th place, we would have had another medal for Kirsty Muir last night in the Freestyle Big Air Final. If only