Didnt we lose to crewe a couple of years ago, and end up finishing 7th? Just goes to show that you cant really read anything into what happens on the opening day.
As Chappers said, I think it was the port vale game at home. But that goal was direct from a free-kick, not from a corner. He put it straight into the top corner at the south stand end.
To be fair though BoF, Most of the riders in the race know they are never going to win it, (especially all the sprinters and domestiques). Its all about realistic aims, For Example, Mark Cavendish Is in the Tour de France to win as many flat stages as posible, and challenge for the green...
For what its worth I reckon wiggins will win the ITT tomorrow. But i think the others will not lose enough time for him to catch them. I think he will struggle up the Ventoux, and finish about 5th in the GC (which would still be a good achievement). Personally ill stick my neck out and say it...