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Sport in 2011 has seen the loss of many stars as they have left this earth – for who knows – we can only hope for pastures new.

But four sports superstars who are irreplaceable are in our thoughts today as 2011 closes out. They are :-

• Seve Ballesteros aka Severiano “Seve” Ballesteros Sota mercurial golfing superstar with unlimited style and charisma and surely the best smile of the last 50 years – 9 April 1957 – 7 May 2011 – Seve for the wonderful memories one word only ‘THANKS!’

• Dan Wheldon – simply they don’t make many guys like Dan Wheldon any more! 22 June 1978 – 16 October 2011 Daniel Clive “Dan” Wheldon aka Dan Wheldon Racing driver so tragically killed in 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on 16 October 2011, at the age of 33. Dan you were special and fans will remember!

• Graham Dilley aka Graham Roy Dilley – Great Kent and England cricketer 18 May 1959 – 5 October 2011 – Won the Ashes England v Australia 1981 – Loved by all cricket fans across five continents.

• Gary Speed aka Gary Andrew Speed, MBE – The sports world nearly stopped for days when Gary was found hanged at his home in Chester – 8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011 – Only 42 years old – the world will try and understand why you checked out on us – but the truth is we will never know!
1988–1996 Leeds United
1996–1998 Everton
1998–2004 Newcastle United
2004–2008 Bolton Wanderers
2008–2010 Sheffield United
National team Wales U21
1990–2004 Wales

Gone in 2011 But Seve – Dan – Graham and Gary Will Not Be Forgotten!…

Liverpool moved to the top of the Premiership yesterday in a dramatic way. Yossi Benayoun scored an injury-time winner which Fulham could not respond to. It looks as if the game was going to end in draw if not for Benayoun’s stoppage time goal.

Liverpool are perhaps temporarily ahead of Manchester United by two points however Manchester United has two games in hand, if Man U win both games they will move to the top by 4 points ahead of Liverpool.
Before the dramatic win, Andrea Dossena hit the bar twice – each time with a header, Xabi Alonso volleyed against the bar and Fernando Torres dragged a shot against the post.

You can discuss Liverpool’s win and other sports related issues at Ozami Sports forum.