Having seen most of this programs I have to say
Plushenko: I really don't know how he did it, because he looked very nervous to me but what a performance!! he slightly two footed the quad but I think the Eurosport guys (brit guys) were too amazed to even care. He has changed some cuts in the music but unless you know the program by heart you won't notice, and he has change some of his jumps. I love his footwork section but I think he needs to fix something because he has music to spare, is the second time that he arrives so fast to his footwork section that he has to wonder around until the music hit the appropiate note. I love the performance, the energy, when the big jumps were over, you could see in his face that he knew that he had that title again and he put it all in the rest of the performance. I love it!!
(then again, being a Plush fan, I always do! :agree: )
Joubert: I was really surprised that I enjoyed this performance. I liked when he had "Time" and "The Untouchables" and I was glad to see his own style back, not completly but returning slowly. He has changed the music cuts in his programs from the middle until the end (it has more choral parts and IMO sounds miles better than his GP performances), his jumps when they are on are always great to watch and he is trying new position to his spins but I think he needs to spin a little faster (excpet for his sit spin that is fast enough). Considering this guy though of withdrawing from this event 'cause his coaches problems, I think this performance was great, although he did look quite tentative to me, like he just wanted to have all the elements done.
Lindemann: I lurve this guy!! and he has the most impressive quad I ever seen, I swear he could have crossed to the other side of the board into the audience if he wanted to. This is a great program by him, it does suit him, it's like a longer version of his SP "Earnest". He fought for the jumps and after the fall he tried not to make any more mistakes. Reaction in the K&C was priceless when he realized that he had won a medal.
Lambiel: I have a problem because I want him and Lindemann on the podium but since Plush and Joubert seem to be a lock in it, one of this two has to be left out. Lambiel has a good program but I hardly think this was it (despite the mistakes). The spins are exquisite as always but I think since this was the first international competition for Lambiel, nerves got to best of him and it showed. I really hope he does better and Worlds where I would have a personal problem trying to decide who I want in a better position, him or Lindemann. I really hope Lambiel does not turn to be like Abt. Euros should really consider giving a pewter medal
Griazev: Kudos for the quad! People say Joubert is a Yagudin's clone but after watching Euros, I have to say that Andrei is, his program, you can easily see Yagudin's style written all over him
I'm already excited for Worlds!!
) Kevin van der Perren (the only Belgian skater you will prolly ever see in your lives on the World stage) managed to finish 6th with two clean skates and a clean 3axel in both programmes (all ye naysayers out there)
