POOR old 2013! A little over a day old and already destined to be a pale shadow of it’s predecessor.

No act on the planet was ever going to follow 2012 in terms of British sporting success, but really there is so little to look forward to over the net 12 months.

There is the Ashes, and the Rugby League World Cup I suppose – so pretty much just the Ashes then.

However, can someone explain to me why the Ryder Cup has been moved to even years on a seemingly permanent basis.

Traditionally it was held in odd numbered years which meant that it could take a starring role without the distraction of an Olympics or a football World Cup.

Last year the event still made an impact despite having to elbow for attention against London 2012 and soccer’s European Championships, but wouldn’t it be great to have it back bathed in glory all on it’s own for those odd years in between.