Mersey Tigers captain Drew Sullivan has expressed his excitement at the decision to allow Great Britain to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The FIBA announced at the weekend that both GB men’s and women’s basketball teams will be given automatic qualification to the Games and Sullivan can’t wait to be involved.
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Mersey Tigers win BBL Trophy at O2 Arena
JDG Media client Mersey Tigers put their off-court woes behind them to win the BBL Trophy Final at The O2 Arena, defeating Guildford Heat 84-66.
Captain Sullivan fit for final
Mersey Tigers captain Drew Sullivan will be fit to lead the team out at the O2 Arena for the BBL Trophy Final against Guildford Heat on Saturday. Sullivan, 31, sat out Sunday’s victory over Essex Pirates and only featured briefly during Friday’s defeat against Plymouth Raiders at the John Amaechi Centre in Manchester.
Tony pleased with youngsters
Mersey Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto was pleased with the performance of his younger players in Sunday’s 92-68 victory over Essex Pirates. After admitting his disappointment in Friday’s reverse at the hands of Plymouth Raiders, Garbelotto was once again unhappy with the side’s overall performance, but pointed to the court time given to Max Casanove in […]
Aliu – Glasgow win was crucial
David Aliu says that last weekend’s win at Glasgow Rocks came at just the right time as the Mersey Tigers kept up the pressure at the top of the BBL. After going 15 days without a game, the last being a 97-95 defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes Lions on February 3rd, the Tigers […]
9 Management site launched
JDG Media are pleased to announce the launch of the new 9 Management website, www.9management.co.uk, as part of our ongoing partnership with 9gc.
Tigers return to the ECHO Arena
Mersey Tigers return to the ECHO Arena for the first time in 2011 as they take on Cheshire Jets in a table-topping clash on Friday (7.30pm tip).
Mersey Tigers lose in BBL Cup Final
Mersey Tigers missed out on basketball’s first silverware of the season as they humbled 93-66 by the Sheffield Sharks at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.
