THE SCOPE Issue 1

A Larbert High Publication - October 2016 56% THE percentage of Americans with an unfavourable view of Clinton. 69 THE age Clinton will be if she is elected President. 4 THE number of years Clinton was Secretary of State

We Need to Talk About Hillary Dylan Ferguson explores why, in this most after a terrorist attack. The State Depart- insane of presidential elections, so many The British media is so focused ment, which at the time was led by Mrs Americans remain put of by the Demo- on Trump, it has barely covered any of Clinton, refused requests for additional se- cratic nominee. Clinton’s scandals which, if involving him, curity at the compound. Clinton has been would cause an outrage here. But they accused of spinning the event and white- IS Hillary Clinton really the best presiden- have been covered in the States and they washing details to cover her own back, tial candidate for 2016 election? have caused outrage there. For example, enraging many. she is involved in a huge email scandal This is a question that is thrown that has involved the FBI. This was when There has also been the issue of around a lot at the moment due to the up- she mishandled classifed information on a the Clinton Foundation which she runs coming presidential election. Over here in private email server she used while serv- along with her husband, and former presi- Britain the obvious answer may seem like, ing as Secretary of State. She sent over dent, Bill. The charity claims to “convene “yes, of course! Look at the alternative!” 30,000 work related emails through her businesses, governments, NGOs, and To many of us on this side of the pond, a personal email which should have been individuals to improve global health and Trump administration seems unthinkable sent on a private email server to stop wellness, increase opportunity for girls and utterly appalling. And yet, despite the hackers from attacking and accessing top and women, reduce childhood obesity, undoubted disgust that many Americans secret fles. This has led many Americans create economic opportunity and growth, have for ‘The Donald’, Clinton’s approval to question whether she is ft for ofce. and help communities address the efects ratings remain abysmal. Why is this? of climate change.” Wall Street journal- Even though the FBI investigated, ist and fnancial expert, Charles Ortel has Part of the answer is likely to be Clinton was not charged although the claimed, “this is a charity fraud” and Don- that the British media has failed to cover Bureau’s director described her as “ex- ald Trump has called it, “the most corrupt a series of scandals involving Mrs Clinton. tremely careless “. This has led to Trump enterprise in political history.” Although Trump is controversial and many and former challenger for the Democratic of us do not agree with his views, he is nomination, Bernie Sanders asking why While Donald Trump continues to undoubtedly a story. Trump equals head- this hasn’t been treated more seriously be big news on both sides of the Atlantic, lines and, in turn, gets considerable expo- as others have been charged for similar these issues regarding Mrs Clinton have sure. This goes some way to explaining incidents. not been given the publicity here as they why so many disillusioned Americans have in the United States. have found a new champion, despite his This leaves us with the question, if outlandish and often outrageous behav- someone is so careless should they really Although the unpopularity of both iour. Clinton, on the other hand, is viewed be in charge of a country? candidates may not be as apparent on as part of the Establishment. Unlike these shores, the common perception of Trump, she doesn’t ‘shoot from the hip’. If that wasn’t enough, another con- each in their homeland leaves US voters She is polished. Perhaps too polished, troversy has been the Benghazi scandal with a huge decision of who they think and many Americans simply do not trust which involved the death of Ambassador can be trusted more, and who should be her. However, her political profle is not Chris Stevens and three other Americans their next president. the only reason for this. at a US diplomatic compound in Libya Meet OUR TEAM

Dylan Ferguson Esme O’Donnell Lucy Kolle SHOULD WE HAVE BREX’D OFF? Georgia Mullen Esme O’Donnell offers a young person’s perspective on Britain’s big decision.

“BREXIT means Brexit”. This sparked the begin- Brexit”, the current situation Three months on from the big- ning of the Conservative lead- would be laughable if it wasn’t gest call the British electorate ership race, which was less of so tragic. has made in 40 years and these a race and more of a fasco, words are ringing in our ears. with candidates dropping out left, right and centre. Even the May now faces the fate- FRIDAY, June 24 wasn’t prominent Leave campaigner, ful task of uniting the divided Darcie Izatt the best day for Scotland, or at and one time frontrunner, Bo- nation; voicing her backing to least for 62% of it. 62% have ris Johnston abandoned the 52% of Britain but sympathis- been told to bite their tongues cause; which was somewhat of ing with the remaining 48%, all stoically because, as a result of a silver lining to this shambolic the while hoping that initiating a UK wide vote, “Brexit means and ill-conceived cloud that Article 50 won’t be her political Brexit”. However, the repeti- hangs over us. epitaph. tion of this meaningless phrase does nothing for our under- This left little opposition However, it’s not just The- standing of what it will actually for former Secretary of State, resa May who is worrying entail. The Leave politicians’ Theresa May, who was an early about what burden Brexit will main campaign was about favourite since the frst-round bring. It’s the millennials. The ‘taking back control’ but un- ballot. There was controversy subpopulation of naïve, good- fortunately, yet not so surpris- over whether, because she had for-nothing, internet addicts ingly, they don’t actually have a backed Remain in the referen- who have everything laid out Jennifer Clark ready plan to do so. Whatever dum, she would be best for the for them on a silver platter. Yes, time there was for developing a job. Nevertheless, on the July it’s us! What we didn’t have laid cogent plan was instead spent 13, it was none other than The- out on a silver platter was the conjuring up lies and then stick- resa May – Britain’s so called right to vote when we needed it ing them on the side of ‘battle nanny – who was appointed most. We didn’t have the right buses’. Prime Minister. With John- to mould our future. Yes, you son’s political assassination at could argue that some of us What’s set in stone is Brit- the hands of fellow prominent are apathetic when it comes ain’s withdrawal from the EU Leave campaigner Michael to politics and that older gen- will involve triggering Article Gove, Gove’s subsequent fail- erations are much more knowl- 50 – an otherwise banal term ure to make his mark on the edgeable. Perhaps some of us with an increasingly ominous leadership contest, and the un- would make an impetuous de- ring to it. There is a catch even inspiring candidacy of Andrea cision but, quite frankly; it was Mairi Alexander to this though: no one can say Leadsom (another Brexiteer), our decision to make. unequivocally what Brexit will May was ultimately a shoe-in. involve as Article 50 has never It’s worth remembering that We are the generation who been used before. It doesn’t Cameron only left as a conse- are going to have to endure the add much clarity to the whole quence of ripping the lid from economic consequences. We situation. Another thing, which Pandora’s box when attempt- are also the generation who only added to post-Brexit hys- ing to deal with divisions within hope furiously that Britain’s di- teria, was David Cameron’s his own party. With the victo- vorce from the EU works out. decision to hastily resign as a rious Leave campaign lacking We have to. And if it doesn’t, result of the shock Leave result a clear plan, a Labour Party we are the generation who are overcoming the once thought tearing itself apart and a Prime going to sufer. to be insurmountable support Minister whose only message for Remain. seems to be “Brexit means Lauren Stevenson Festivals for Ghostbusters 2016 - A teens Mairi Alexander runs down Reboot Too Far? the top 3 music festivals for the teenage music fan 1. V Festival

This popular music festival sponsored by Virgin is held in Chelmsford and South Staf- fordshire once a year. Held in the month of August the acts are focused on dance and pop music. Featuring artists such as Rihanna and Justin Bieber this is one of the best music festi- vals for attracting world famous artists.

Who you gonna call? Lucy Kolle weighs in on the controversial new Ghostbusters f lm. 2016’s ‘newest’ blockbuster Ghost- cally woman can’t do anything. Instead the wom- 2. Reading Festival busters, directed by Paul Feig, is a hilarious com- an continue to save the city even though no one edy with an all star cast including comedy heavy- will ever learn about their deeds. If Indie Rock is your type of weights such as Melissa McCarthy and Chris music then this is the festival Hemsworth. Alongside minor cameo appear- Rather than the f lm being a follow up it is for you. With indie acts such ances from original cast members, the f lm has more like an updated version from the original. Its allowed the viewer to make an instant connection storyline has been fairly faithful but with aspects as Two Door Cinema club and between the rebooted f lm and reminisce about of it altered to f t society’s new idea of entertain- The 1975 and rock acts such as the previous f lm experience. ment. Fall Out Boy, Reading features many of the music industries Fans and critics all agreed that it would Just as the f lm has adapted to new times, rising indie rock stars who are have been wrong to make the new f lm without so has the original theme song. With a change of def nitely worth the watch. making any references to the originals. The f lm artist and a slightly manipulated backing track it remained faithful in a number of ways. The narra- almost feels as though you are preparing to join tive, focussing on the Ghostbusters team saving the Ghostbusters in their hunt to capture ghosts - the city, was continued on in the 2016 version. it’s a much more modern take on a classic piece However, this time, many of the scenes were of theme music made with added suspense and are arguably much more gripping than the originals. Additionally, thanks to huge advancement in CGI and specials ef ects, the f lm’s ghosts are made Twenty seven years after the second f lm more realistic than the original. The appearances was released, obviously society’s opinions on of the original ghosts from the 80s classic really 3. Cream Fields what a hero should be like will have changed. This drives this idea home; they have been almost un- is evident with the role of feminism playing an ex- touched from the originals and really stand out Any major fan of house mu- treme part of the f lm. Now the team are made against the newer CGI creations. I would highly sic will fall in love with Cream up of an all female cast who save the city from recommend this f lm with its contrasting themes Fields. Held in the heart of being taken over by ghosts; it leaves a new gen- of suspense and comedy blended together. Cheshire, popular acts from all eration leaving the cinema feeling inspired and “Ghostbusters” is an unforgettable f lm - a real over the world travel to this fes- empowered. There is at least one female char- highlight of the summer. acter in the f lm who you should be able to relate tival to share their love of house to, each with distinct and individual personalities. and dance music with DJ’s All of the women are portrayed as intelligent and such as Avicii and Martin Garrix useful to the f lm and none of the woman conform attending. to today’s ‘beauty standards’. Very quickly the characters crush the idea previ- ously held of woman in action f lms – where typi- Has Suicide Squad been unfairly treated by the critics?

Georgia Mullen tries to fnd redemption for DC’s maniacal misfts

IT would be fair to say that critical reception to this year’s summer blockbuster release of Suicide Squad has been less than Ayer is no fool when it comes to casting, either, cherry-picking huge favourable. In fact, it has been well and truly pilloried. stars to play the main roles in the film - Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Cara Delevingne to name just a few. These stars were stylish, Given the hype and fanfare to which it was released, ardent slick and powerful throughout the film, with enough charisma to and casual fans alike have been met with a slew of negative re- be enjoyed despite their lack of character development. For some views. It is true that Suicide Squad is a big budget film with many time now, the superhero genre has been dominated by DC’s rivals- regrettable and, in some cases avoidable, flaws. Many fans of the in-chief, Marvel. With this highly-stylised take on old comic book DC universe accused the film of being bland and lacking original- villains, DC may now be in a place to take back some of the market. ity, structure, and even logical fluidity; however, DC’s attempt to unleash the big guns was far from complete a misfire. Suicide Squad is fresh, innovative and unique. Ayer sheds modernised light on these previously outdated characters and Much of the disappointment felt by fans and critics has been gives them the wit and charisma to set the foundations for DC se- down to the hatchet-job that occurred in post-production. The quels which will refresh and rejuvenate the DC universe, and bring film’s main star Jared Leto has been extremely vocal in express- back what the fans want: new ideas and new action. ing his displeasure at a final cut which marginalises the film’s most intriguing character (his own), and reduces his criminal cohort to vehicles for mindless mayhem as opposed to fully rounded char- DC Films Infographic acters that the audience can truly care about. If, as Leto seems to suggest, too much of the film was left on the cutting-room floor then it is a real shame and perhaps final judgement should be re- served until an uncut version is released. $640.1 Until that time, all we have to go on is what has been served up by Warner Bros and, while this has led to much frustration, Sui- million cide Squad is not without redeeming features. For example, it looks Box Offce 9 fantastic! In terms of innovative character design, visual effects and set design, there is no faulting Suicide Squad. Director David Members of the squad Ayer really hit the jackpot, ‘romanticising’ the modern, gangster- styled Joker and the fresh, bold and visually stunning Harley Quinn. Sure, this may not be a precisely accurate representation of the comic books, but a clever tactic from Ayer, which attracted media 3 attention everywhere and turned a profit. This reimagining has also largely negated any unfair comparisons between Leto’s Joker and Number of flms in the DC flm Heath Ledger’s seminal portrayal of the crazed prince of crime in universe so far 2008’s The Dark Knight. LHS Celebration of Achievement 2016 - Celebrating Success

OUR BGE Celebration of Achievement awards were presented by Eva Schloss. Eva is a Holocaust survivor, author and humantarian. Her introductory speech was incredibly powerful and moving.

OUR Senior Phase Celebrarion of Achievement awards were presented by Judy Murray. Judy is mother to two of Britain’s tennis greats. She is also an accomplished coach and ambassador for grassroots tennis. LARBERT High’s annual prize-giving took place this year, for the frst time, in September. The recently departed S6 returned for their well-earned prizes. With a record set of exam results gained over the summer and double the number of pupils receiving priz- es, the junior and senior prize-givings were bustling with talent.

AS if that wasn’t enough to draw in the crowds, the celebrated guest speakers Eva Schloss and Judy Murray inspired their audiences with their tales of determination and success, posing for photographs with all our captains and prize-win- ners at the end of the ceremony.

TWO incredible nights meant hundreds of prizes being awarded, from a diverse range of subject awards alongside Gold awards for outstanding effort and at- tendance. The prestigious Dux award went to the former Head Girl, Zoe Dickson, and the Proxime Accessit was not just awarded to one person but fve! Five people with exactly the same inseparable grades! It could only hap- pen at Larbert High. All the latest from A prof le of Eva Schloss Larbert High Georgia Mullen speaks to our prestigious Jennifer Clark updates you on the most visitor important news from across the school

I WAS exceptionally lucky to be given the opportunity to interview one of the few survivors of the Holocaust alive today, Miss Eva Schloss. Un- believably, she remembers many horrif c details of her ordeal and her truly incredible story of survival is vital to our understanding of this part of history. Eva was born in Austria on the 11th of May 1929. She lived with her Father, Mother and Elder brother. When she was 9 years old the Nazis invaded Austria and her family fl ed to Belgium, through fear for their own safety. They lived here for a few years, however this was far from ideal. Eva told me that she was singled out as being stupid and inferior, both in school and in the community. OVER the they visited us here ceremonies by course of last at Larbert in Octo- cutting the amaz- Eva, her mother and brother then moved to Amsterdam, Holland to year, Larbert High ber 2015, just prior ing ribbon, made be with her father. They settled in Amsterdam and were comfortable, living School has man- to trip 6. They went by our own Mrs in a middle class furnished apartment. Eva spent much of her time playing aged to raise on a tour of Scot- Swinney. Kerry around the Square, where she met a young girl called Anne Frank. Anne and a phenomenal land, attended les- McPhee, Scottish Eva were friendly; however, Eva confessed that they did not have much in amount of money sons and a ceilidh Trail cyclist, then common as Anne was a very girly girl while Eva was more of a ‘tom-boy’. at the school and led some of our for charities such In the following year or so, suspicion and fear spread through Holland as Kidney Kids, visited Stenhouse- Bike club pupils as many Jewish schools were being cherry picked by the Nazis, they would Children in Need muir football club down the Jumps invade the school, telling the children they were being taken away to work and the Cape Town as well as Falkirk line and it was not in German factories when in actual fact many of these children were being link. The charities Rugby club. We long before they taken to be horrif cally killed in death camps. committee helped look forward to were followed by organise events strengthening the many of the young Some time later, Eva’s elder brother Heinz Geiringer, was contacted such as the sum- link between our pupils and even by the government asking him to go to Germany. Eva’s father felt suspicious mer fun day and schools and to the our own Mr Reid! this is when Eva Schloss and her family went into hiding. the staff panto next trip planned We sincerely hope meaning approxi- for October of this our pupils and all Eva told me that, being so young, she was unaware of the true dan- year. the Larbert com- ger she was in. However, her father insisted that Eva and her mother hide mately £17,000 separately from him and her brother, as it would be more likely for at least was raised by the munity enjoy us- two of them to survive. The word “survive” stuck in Eva’s head and still does school. ing the facility and to this day. work together to make sure this is a After two years of hiding, Eva and her family were found by the Nazi Legacy we can be government, betrayed by a Dutch nurse who had allowed them to hide in her proud of for years house. to come. THE school Eva also told me her horrif c recollections of her time in Auschwitz. has been col- When Eva and her family arrived at the camp, men and woman were imme- lecting for Falkirk diately separated (this was the last time Eva saw her brother). A “camp doc- Food bank on tor” scrutinized everyone and decided if they would be allowed to work at the camp or if they would be gassed. Eva and her mother lived and worked AT LAST, the the last Friday of at the camp for many months until they were f nally liberated by Russian day finally came every month since soldiers. 24 pupils and when all the fenc- September and 4 staff participated es were down, all we have been de- I thought it would be fascinating to ask Eva about moral issues in the in the 6th trip to the signs up and lighted by the re- world today and gain more perspective from her generation, especially by Cape Town. This we had officially sponse from eve- speaking to someone who had endured the deepest and darkest corners of was another very opened our amaz- ryone. There have humanity. successful trip ing £270k Com- been well over where our pupils munity Cycle Fa- 100 tonnes each Eva told me that she feels rather pessimistic about the future; she had the opportuni- cility. The sunny month and our explained that she feels segregation and prejudice creeping back into the ty to teach curricu- day took place primary schools world again which scares her. She was a victim of prejudice and discrimina- tion growing up and this ultimately lost her brother, father, and many of her lar subjects as well on Saturday 29th have also become friends and acquaintances. as sports to the August and many involved in this. pupils at Wood- members of our Thank you to eve- I was curious to ask Eva about the current refugee situation in the lands Primary. Pu- cluster schools ryone for support- UK. She told me that every country in Europe should take refugees in and pils also worked at community turned ing this. welcome them, as she knows the fear and unpredictability of not being so- the school meals out to try what the cially accepted in a country. project and the trails had to offer. community church Finally, I asked Eva what brings joy into her life today and over the lunch project. We Jamie Hep- many years since the war. She told me that the birth of her girls, marriage continue to spon- burn, MSP con- and feeling true love again inspired her to be happy and tell the world about sor 4 pupils and cluded the official her horrif c ordeal in an attempt to make sure that we never forget - a truly inspiring message. Fun And Games Cryptic Cross

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Rangers Post Old Firm - How Will They Fare for the Rest of the Season?

Luke Randall questions the current state of Rangers Football Club Mark Warburton has a lot of an- important of all, a trip to Pittodrie to swering to do after his team Rangers face Aberdeen. This is the first time visited Celtic park and were thrashed Mark Warburton has had to face any 5-1 in an embarrassing defeat, which real pressure apart from Celtic at the left many Rangers fans that watched weekend since taking charge last or attended the game extremely dis- summer. He doesn’t appear to seem OVER the past year, As for Murray, will he con- appointed. To add further humiliation worried by claims of how far behind especially over the summer tinue to push the boundaries of this was Celtic’s biggest win since the they are and unsure about multiple months when Wimbledon was what is possible, or is this his start of the Millennium winning 6-2. things. taking place, Andy Murray has highest point? Andy is getting Celtic’s new signing Moussa Dem- I am very confident of Rangers started to strike forward in his a lot more opportunities to win bele scored a brilliant hatrick– right securing 2nd spot in the premier- career. The world number two titles, powering through to most foot, left foot, and a header. A huge ship this season. They are a good added his second Wimbledon of the Open fnals of 2016 in- shock for Ranger’s fans was their side, despite what many are saying, title and a second Olympic gold, cluding the French and Austral- new signing Philippe Senderos being and play good attacking football and this time in Rio, and is continuing ian Opens. Even though Andy sent off on his debut after a horren- are a match for anyone on their day. to keep pace with world number didn’t win these titles, these rep- dous performance was capped by a They are unfortunately still trying to one Novak Djokovic, while oth- resent massive improvements bizarre deliberate handball and their find their feet at a higher level and er big names like Federer and from previous years; never had assistant manager Davie Weir being it’s time for the manger to accept Nadal seem to be on the slide. he been in the French Open fnal sent off from the dugout after an in- that the defence is not good enough But what forms the baseline of before, for example. cident with the officials. Celtic fans and hopefully, despite his disaster Murray’s continued success? Is We also can’t ignore that celebrated jubilantly while Rangers debut, Philippe Senderos will come it, perhaps, because Ivan Lendl Andy won the gold medal at the couldn’t hear the final whistle soon good in the end and Rob Kiernan will has come back into play as 2016 Rio Olympics; without the enough. This result leaves Rangers 4 be dropped immediately. This has coach in place of Amélie Mau- almost fanatical support he re- points behind Celtic with Celtic still shown us that Rangers are just not resmo? ceived from the stands in Lon- having a game in hand after a gener- capable of competing for the title Andy Murray last won don. Many people might brush ous first 5 fixtures. Rangers have a this season unless the team drasti- Wimbledon in 2013 with coach it of as luck, considering Djoko- serious issue that needs to be fixed. cally improves their performance and Lendl, who then continued to vic was knocked out in the frst makes new signings for defenders coach Andy up until 2014 with round to Juan Martin del Potro Mark Warburton said in his during the next transfer window. no other major titles won dur- who went all the way to the fnal post-match media conference that ing this period. This Wimbledon to compete with Murray. We all he does not believe there is a gulf in I boldly predict a 3-0 victory for win was following his frst gold know he has a habit of making class between Rangers and Celtic, Rangers against Ross County as I medal at the Olympics in 2012 his games last as long as pos- which he has been criticised heav- think Warburton and Davie Weir will which, in this journalist’s opin- sible, keeping us all on the edge ily for. I personally do not agree with drive the players to strong results in ion, gave him the confdence of our seat. Perhaps, in order the ‘huge gulf between them’ claim the coming weeks. I could easily see in 2013 to beat his rival, Novak to take the fght to Djokovic in when Rangers are only 5 games into Rangers going on to take the maxi- Djokovic on Court Number One. 2017 and compete for the World the season, with over 30 games still mum amount of points in most of Whereas when Amélie Mau- Number One spot (something to be played. Mark Warburton now their next matches. However Rangers resmo was Andy’s coach, he that, as yet, has eluded Andy), has serious questions to answer – have not lost like this before, at least could not recapture his form Andy must learn to become will he turn this situation round? After since tumbling down the leagues, so from 2012-2013 as he lost two more efcient in dispatching the only winning 2 matches in the league it will be interesting to see what lies Australian Open fnals and won lesser lights in the same vein since winning the Championship title ahead and if this effects their per- no major titles. It should be re- as his Serbian rival who so of- in April this is a problem that has to formance in future games. Rangers membered that he underwent ten steam-rollers opponents in be fixed by not only Warburton but have to put faith in their young vi- knee surgery in 2014 and spent the early rounds. This may be the team itself. Does Warburton know brant players such as Josh Windass, the 2015 season fnding his feet something that Lendl should fo- the most effective team to play? It Andy Halliday, Jason Holt, etc. to get again which has led to one of cus on. is a huge question that leaves foot- back to their previous attacking flair. I his most successful years yet. Hopefully, Andy will con- ball fans all around Scotland ask- do think Kenny Miler still has a lot of 2016 has been an amaz- tinue to build on his success. ing themselves. Personally I’m not goals in him and Joe Garner is an ex- ing year for Andy. While all- There are clues that Murray’s convinced Barton and Krancjar can citing prospect, the man who scored time greats like Roger Federer biggest competitor is starting play in the same team, they slow against Celtic and will give Rangers and Rafael Nadal appear to be to show signs of vulnerability. down the previous attacking tempo some aerial threat for the first time in on the decline, Andy has con- The often seemingly invincible in the midfield from last season and years. It shouldn’t be all doom and tinued to compete with Novak Djokovic has been knocked this is not what we need to compete gloom despite Rangers fans feeling who otherwise would have en- out of a couple major titles this for the title. It will be interesting to hurt after a huge loss at Celtic Park. joyed almost uninterrupted suc- year. Maybe this is Andy Mur- see the starting line-up picked by They can’t sit and feel sorry for them- cess over the past few seasons. ray’s chance to sneak through Warburton before Saturday’s match selves after an Old Firm loss, Rang- However, it should be noted that to World Number One. Maybe, against Ross County at Ibrox, now ers must get back to winning and Stanislas Wawrinka recently de- this time next year, Scotland will a must win game, before a difficult end this woeful form and who knows feated Djokovic in the US Open be home to the greatest tennis clash with Queen Of The South in maybe even go on and challenge for Final. player on Earth. We can but the League Cup who Rangers have the title if some serious changes are hope. struggled with previously and ,most made. Guardiola draws frst blood in duel with Mourinho as City pull A Retrospective on ahead of United Clare Cummings considers what is shaping up to be the Rio managerial battle of the year Darcie Izatt looks back on some of the issues that plagued this summer’s games, and considers the performance of Team GB

GREEN swimming sure this has put on Brazil’s Despite these problems, pools, Russia’s doping scandal, slumping economy, it was a re- once the games got started, the Lochtegate and a record medal lief that the athletes were able world’s greatest athletes domi- MANCHESTER City pulled of haul for Team GB. Amid the pov- to start in time. In comparison nated the media as usual. Who a great win by beating their arch erty stricken backdrop of Rio’s to London, the empty stadiums could fail to be inspired by Mo rivals with a 2-1 at Old Traford favelas, a memorable Games seemed a let-down, considering Farah’s triumph after his heart in the frst Manchester derby, took place. For better and for athletes had spent the last four stopping fall? Or how about Max putting them 3 points clear of worse, from the serious to the years waiting for the chance to Whitlock’s double gymnastics Manchester United at the top of downright ludicrous, Rio 2016 show the world what they could gold, a frst for Great Britain, the Premiership table. left us with no shortage of talking do. From the of, steep ticket and the seemingly never-ending Midfelder Kevin de points. prices meant that many Brazil- stream of medals from the velo- Bruyne gave City the lead with ians could not aford to attend drome? As we rose to claim vic- a great goal, making the United keeper David de Gea move the A month on and back in their own games. Even with the tory in discipline after discipline, wrong way within the frst 15 Blighty, we are still revelling in the promise of cheaper tickets for Britain’s rival countries watched minutes. City manager Pep marvellous successes of our ath- certain events, one could hardly from the side lines, overshad- Guardiola was happy coming letes which secured the legacy miss the vast expanses of empty owed and outstripped by the into the game as his side had a of London 2012 and underlined seats behind the reporters, prov- 243,610 km² island of mainland 100% start to the season. He the importance of National Lot- ing that Brazil wasn’t all that Europe. was even happier when City tery funding. However, for the enthused by the sporting show- went 2-0 up with 9 minutes re- Olympics in general, the legacy piece on its doorstep. This was The reaction from the Chi- maining of the frst half - Kelechi of this summer’s main event re- a real shame and the lack of at- nese media was one of perplex- Iheanacho, who replaced the mains uncertain. With a slew mosphere was apparent to those ion and frustration as they were suspended Sergio Aguero, scor- of controversy and the looming who followed the Games on their shunted into third place on the ing the second. spectre of Tokyo 2020, the 2016 televisions. medal table. Meanwhile, many However, United were given a lifeline just before half time. vintage of the world’s greatest in Australia looked at their Com- Captain Wayne Rooney sporting event may yet prove to With the closing ceremo- monwealth cousins with envy stepped up to take a free kick be a costly misfre. ny defning the end for many in and wondered what happened and his weak efort was punched their sporting careers, all eyes to the sporting legacy of Sydney away by the keeper who only In a sporting sense, Rio now look to the future. Will the 2000 right at the time when it managed to place it at Zlatan was a ftting successor to Bei- Paralympics be just as success- should be bearing most fruit. Ibrahimovic’s feet who slotted jing 2008 and London 2012. ful as they were four years ago? the ball home from 18 yards on With personal bests and world The funding outrage does not So what has underpinned the half-volley. records tumbling, this was also promise the kind of spirit eve- the success of Team GB at these United were quickly back our last chance to bask in the ryone wants for the sport. The last two Games? National Lot- on the attack in the second half. brilliance of two of the greatest tremendous success of the Lon- tery funding and dedication. Marcus Rashford made a big Olympians of all time in Usain don Paralympics has raised the Since the investment in sport impact with some good dribbles and an assist for Ibrahimovich Bolt and Michael Phelps – and profle of Paralympians in relation improved when funding began in who smacked his efort straight they didn’t disappoint. There to athletes who compete in the 1997, athletes could crucially de- over the bar. With 20 minutes re- were new stars too, such as the Olympics. Given that funding vote more time to their respec- maining, Rashford had the ball in mesmerising American gymnast for this year’s Paralympics has tive sports. In the UK, every year, the net but it led to nothing as he Simon Biles, and the jet-heeled been inadequate due to Brazil’s many millions are poured into was judged to be ofside. After South African sprinter Wayde economic crisis, this could undo maximising sporting achieve- that, the performance started to Van Niekerk. much of what was achieved in ment. Ensuring success at elite fall from both sides. London. Hopefully, the damage level is a pricey business. Is it Fernandinho’s header However, with the race won’t be too great. worth it? 17 bronze, 23 silver from de Bruyne’s corner was against time to deliver Olympic and 27 gold medals says it is. saved by de Gea, while Leroy standard venues and the pres- Sane got the ball from de Bruyne and just missed, hitting the post with the ball rolling right across the goal line. David Silva then curled the ball just inches over the bar leading to a goal kick. With de Bruyne’s efort in the game and his great goal, he was comfortably the man of the match. City’s win put them at the top of the league by 2 points ahead of Chelsea with a game in hand.