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Sam Oldham produced fireworks on the pommel at a Sky Live event on Thursday to help mark the six-month countdown for Rio. Cheap Air Jordan Free Shipping . The 22-year-old gymnast was joined at Sky HQ in Osterley with fellow Sky Academy Sports Scholars Olivia Breen, Savannah Marshall, Jessica Judd, Holly Bradshaw, Mark English and Quillan Isidore.It was an incredible day of action, streamed live across all the countrys Sky sites, and was a chance to see close up some of Britains and Irelands hottest athletes battling for Olympic qualification.Pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw kick-started the day in lively fashion with a morning gym session and stretch class.Up next was a visit to the Sky Academy Skills Studio where Paralympic sprinter and long jumper Olivia Breen and 1500m runner Jessica Judd saw news reports being made. Boxer Savannah Marshall in fighting mood as she reveals her Rio dreams And then it was time for six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy to pass on his wisdom, alongside 800m runner and guest reporter for the day Mark English, Sam, Olivia and Holly on stage for an open Q&A session.Hoy, Britains most successful Olympian who retired from cycling in 2013, said: What a great day at Sky HQ with the Sky Scholars to mark six months to Rio. Its an incredibly exciting time.English, a rapidly rising one-lap athlete from Ireland, added: Meeting Chris was the wow factor. I asked him what he thought set him apart from the rest.He told me that it was the mind-set he had on an average Wednesday in the Winter that differed to his team-mates, and not necessarily the mentality on race day, which was enlightening. Holly Bradshaw leads a stretching session to start the day at Sky on Thursday He also talked about his approach to gym training and was very open, honest and erudite in the knowledge he shared. I was extremely lucky to ask him these questions and can hopefully use his advice to improve over the next six months.It was then time for Marshall to show off her pugilistic skills with a boxing masterclass with Sky Academy mentor and Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson.BMX star Isidore proved an inspiration on two wheels with a spinning session. He admitted: I had a great time but Ive lost my voice with all the shouting!The day was wrapped up as hundreds of Sky staff packed inside the Hub building to witness Sam exhibit his pommel skills next to his mentor and Sky Sports football reporter Geoff Shreeves. Sky Academy Sports Scholars reveal the benefits of the tailored support programme theyve had since London 2012 A weary Oldham, who faces a tense qualifying battle within a very competitive GB gymnastics squad, said: Ive had such an awesome day at Sky for the Sky Scholarships.Its countdown to Rio and Ive got to be on my toes for another six months. 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The Clippers were angry about blowing a big lead; the Kings didnt like being in that kind of hole and nearly digging themselves out only to lose.As Jose Mourinho becomes Manchester Uniteds new manager, we trace the timeline of events that led to the former Chelsea boss appointment. United appoint Mourinho Jose Mourinho has been confirmed as Manchester Uniteds new manager. December 17, 2015: Mourinho leaves Chelsea by mutual consent. His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history, read the official Chelsea statement. But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways.December 19, 2015: Manchester United lose a third game in a row, as Norwich secure their first win at Old Trafford in 26 years, sparking speculation in the press that Van Gaal would be sacked. Louis van Gaal asks journalists whether they will apologise to him for the reporting about his future December 23, 2015: Has anybody in this room not a feeling to apologise to me? Thats what I am wondering, says Van Gaal in his pre-Boxing Day press conference. I think I was already sacked, I have read. Or have been sacked. Or that my colleague [Mourinho] was here already. You have to stick by the facts, and when I get calls from Ed Woodward, Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, because you are creating something that is not good, that is not the facts, and now I have to answer questions. I dont think I want to do it.December 26, 2015: Manchester United lose for a fourth time in a row. The club doesnt have to fire or sack me - sometimes I do it by myself, offers Van Gaal, before giving his Sky Sports interviewer a long stare.  Van Gaal delivers a glare at his Sky Sports interviewer United captain Wayne Rooney had earlier told Sky Sports: We are working hard, we are fighting with the manager to try and get the results and turn this season around.December 28, 2015: Ahead of Manchester Uniteds home game with Chelsea, Mourinho scarves are on sale outside Old Trafford - but his agent, Jorge Mendes, tells Sky in Italy: Mourinho is now in Brazil. Lets see what will happen when he returns. Jose has to feel comfortable because he is the No 1 in the world.Following a 0-0 draw with Chelsea, Van Gaal says: When the players can give such a performance with this lot of pressure then it is not any reason to resign for me. Inside of the club the players are willing to fight for every metre, the manager is willing to fight, the members of staff are willing to fight and the board is very confident in the staff and the manager so it [the negativity] is not inside Manchester United.January 4, 2016: Manchester United end their eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory at home to Swansea. I shall think that now the pressure is lowering, the performance shall be better every week, says a relieved Van Gaal. Apparently Mourinho did not like to come [to Real Madrid] at this time of the season. Former Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon January 6, 2016: Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon tells Sky Sports News HQ Mourinho was contacted by the club before they made Zinedine Zidane Rafa Benitezs successor at the Bernabeu. Apparently Mourinho did not like to come at this time of the season, he claims.January 17, 2016: United beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, moving within seven points of league leaders Arsenal. Van Gaal says winning the Premier League is not beyond his side. To beat Liverpool is always important. Today it was important because our competitors lost points and when the gap at the top is like this we can overturn that. That is what Im thinking.January 22, 2016: Manchester United deny a report in French newspaper LEquipe that officials from the club held a meeting with Pep Guardiola.January 23, 2016: United lose 1-0 at home to Southampton and newspapers claim Van Gaal offered to resign later that evening - but Sky Sports News HQ reporter James Cooper says no such offer was made. James Cooper reports that Van Gaal did not offer his resignation in the wake of their 1-0 defeat to Southampton The result leaves United with their lowest Premier League points total after 23 games. In only eight seasons in their 138-year history had United scored fewer than their 28 goals after 23 league matches.  Im very disappointed that I cannot reach the expectations of the fans, Van Gaal says. They have - or they had - great expectations of me, and I cannot fulfil them, so I am very frustrated because of that.Van Gaal promptly returns to the Netherlands to celebrate his daughters birthday, giving the players a day off from training on the following Monday. Van Gaal has been sacked by Manchester United January 24, 2016: A report in the Independent on Sunday claims Mourinho sent a six-page missive to Manchester United, outlining why he would be the right man to replace Van Gaal.Mourinhos agent Mendes releases a statement saying the claims are absolutely ridiculous and totally absurd and it does not occur to anyone that a coach like Jose Mourinho can write letters to clubs offering their services.January 29, 2016: After an FA Cup win over Derby, Van Gaal says: I liked the performance in the first half, it had a lot of confidence and that is back which is very important.February 1, 2016: Manuel Pellegrini announces he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season and the club confirm Pep Guardiola will be his replacement.Manchester United make no deadline day transfer signings, meaning they did not add any players to their squad during the window.Meanwhile, Mourinho refuses to answer questions from Sky Sports News HQ on Manchester United. Jose Mourinho refuses to answer questions from Sky News Paul Kelso on a potential move to Manchester United February 2, 2016: Manchester United turn on the style to beat Stoke 3-0 at Old Trafford, a little over 24 hours after neighbours Manchester City announce Guardiolas appointment. It was a great performance, Van Gaal tells Sky Sports.February 3, 2016: Alessandro Alciato, a Sky reporter in Italy, tweets: Mourinho - Manchester United: deal close. The derby with Guardiola of City!February 6, 2016: Van Gaal says ahead of his sides Super Sunday clash with Chelsea: There has been such nonsense created about me. I dont believe that there is already a relationship between Jose Mourinho and Manchester United. Mourinho tells Sky Sports in an exclusive interview that he will return to management soon February 7, 2016: In Mourinhos first TV interview since leaving Chelsea, he tells Sky Sports he wants to remain in England, but, despite his family staying in London, he will have to move for his next job. I will be back soon, he says. At Stamford Bridge, a 1-1 draw between United and Chelsea leaves Van Gaals side six points off fourth. The following day Manchester Uniteds share price dipped to its lowest level in more than three yearsFebruary 10, 2016: Four newspapers report that Mourinho has told friends he is convinced the Manchester United job will be his.  February 11, 2016: National newspapers report that Mourinho is set to land a three-year, £15m-a-season deal to replace Van Gaal and that he is keen to bring in Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta. However, Sky sources understand United are happy with Van Gaal as their manager.February 12, 2016: In an interview with The Independent, Van Gaal says he does not believe United have been in contact with Mourinho. I have spoken with [executive vice-chairman] Ed Woodward and I cannot imagine that he and Jose Mourinho have spoken with each other, he said. I think that if they speak with another manager, they would tell me because our relationship is like that. He later claimed the media had been inventing stories.  Louis van Gaal and Ed Woodward February 13, 2016: Van Gaal cuts a downbeat figure after United suffer a 2-1 loss at Sunderland, slipping six points off the top four. The Dutchman admits it will be very difficult to finish in the Champions League places - and reckons his sides best route into Europes top club competition will be trying to win the Europa League.February 14, 2016: Former United boss David Moyes warns Van Gaal that failure to qualify for the Champions League is not likely to be accepted. Manchester United need to be there, Moyes tells Goals on Sunday. They are a club of status and want to be at that level, if not more. They want to be winning it if they can, never mind qualifying for it.Newspaper reports also fire a warning, suggesting that dithering by the club could cost United the chance of snaring Mourinho. The Sunday Times claims Old Trafford chiefs have failed to offer Mourinho verbal or written assurances over the job - and that could see the Portugese turn his attention elsewhere. Cheap Air Jordan Shoes. ebruary 18, 2016: United and Van Gaal slump to a fresh low after a humbling 2-1 Europa League first-leg defeat to Danish minnows Midtjylland. The beleaguered boss blames Murphys Law for the defeat - bemoaning a growing injury list - but admits he agrees with fans who chanted how poor their side had been.  Van Gaal blamed Manchester Uniteds 2-1 defeat to FC Midtjylland on their growing list of injuries February 20, 2016: Doorstepped by reporters as she leaves a restaurant following a meal with former Inter Milan boss Mourinho, club director Bedy Moratti - sister of ex-Inter president Massimo Moratti - tells reporters Mourinho is going to Manchester.Hes missed as a person, but right now hes happy, hes going to Manchester, she says.February 19, 2016: In an interview with La Stampa Mourinho refuses to be drawn into discussing the specific clubs hes been linked with - but concedes major sides are pursuing his signature. Right now I have respect for every coach at every club, he said. Im not looking for a club, but there are clubs that are looking for me.February 24, 2016: A week later, Mourinho reveals his preference would be to join a new club at the end of the season, so he has the summer to work with his new players and take them through a pre-season.  I feel that starting the next season with a new club and project is probably the best thing for me. Jose Mourinho I always feel that its better to wait, not to rush, better to be calm, to wait for the right moment, the right move, he said. I feel that starting the next season with a new club and project is probably the best thing for me.March 15, 2016: After a Premier League defeat to West Brom, a Europa League last-16 first-leg loss at Liverpool and FA Cup draw with West Ham, former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson warns that the club must salvage something from the 2015/16 season. I think [Van Gaal] needs to win something, or at least get United into Europe, thats the least we have to look at, he said. Otherwise, its a huge blow to the clubs prestige.March 18, 2016: Three days on, after Uniteds exit to Liverpool in the Europa League, and Van Gaal hits out at his critics in the press, reminds them of the injury problems hed dealt with this season - but concedes his side was failing to meet their pre-season expectations. I think for four months [the press] have been writing that I shall be sacked, or not? Four months already. Do you think that is logical or normal? said Van Gaal. Expectations can be too high. Our purpose was to reach the top three because we wanted to do a bit better than last year.Yes [we have fallen below expectations], but then you have to analyse the circumstances, how I have to work. I am never feeling that I am under pressure. I do what I have to do.