Sorry - I was a bit harsh on Froome wasn't I?
Slightly, more constructively
... I'm just not convinced he's as much of a team player as people think. Stage 11 (La Toussuire) he attacked his team leader - no ifs, no buts, no confusion. He gave an interview to L'Equipe stating he would like to be team leader, that he could win the tour and was frustrated. (This could not be good for team cohesion. Its similar to a footballer telling the Sun during a world cup "I want to be captain and take the penalties"). He did at least hold back on stage 17 (when Wiggo and everyone else looked spent). But the battle was already won and I personally think he still overacted the sitting up and offering a helping hand malarky, just to play to the cameras and show how strong he was. If he was a real, honest professional team player he would have just quietly paced his leader and got on with his job.
I watched all the race today. I think my understanding of racing is as sound as anyone else here. He did the least work of all team GB by some way and sat up early. Thats a fact - if you don't believe me then watch the whole race again. Yes he might have felt a bity off today, so perhaps we should give him the benefit of the doubt? Well see above and see how he rides on Wednesday...
