Jeff Cheshire

From Otago goalkeeper to the Major League

From Dunedin to the Bundesliga and everywhere in between. Now tasked with building a brand new Major League Soccer club in the US, former Otago United goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel caught up with Jeff Cheshire.

Dream team of yesteryear v the stars of today

Richard Hadlee trains during the 1980s. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Dream team of yesteryear v the stars of today

Which was the better test side? The class of 2020 with its four-pronged pace attack and all-star batting line-up — or the mid 1980s mob who delivered our only series win in Australia? Jeff Cheshire...

Long wait to play in US worthwhile for Brien

Long wait to play in US worthwhile for Brien

Matt Brien has endured more than most to make it on to the college basketball floor.

Nuggets sign second player in shooting guard Momoisea

Nuggets sign second player in shooting guard Momoisea

The Otago Nuggets have added a newcomer to their guard line-up.

Wall beginning to feel at ease in the red and black

Wall beginning to feel at ease in the red and black

When Lara Wall left Dunedin two years ago she had been reluctant to pull on a Canterbury United jersey.

New-look Lakers could be tested

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic takes a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards...

New-look Lakers could be tested

As another NBA season gets under way in the United States today, Jeff Cheshire looks at some things to watch for.

Hunt leaps at chance to join Cairns Taipans

Jordan Hunt. PHOTO: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz

Hunt leaps at chance to join Cairns Taipans

Jordan Hunt has signed with the Cairns Taipans.

Major changes in store for premier South Island sides

A transition year has been confirmed for South Island premier football next season.

Momentum with Black Caps for final T20

Kane Williamson made a strong return for the Black Caps on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images

Momentum with Black Caps for final T20

Confidence will be high among the Black Caps and with good reason.

Records to Greene, Chignell

Records to Greene, Chignell

It was a summer that promised fast times.

Tournament MVP shows size no matter

King’s High School year 10 pupil Dylan Pledger was the most valuable player at the national...

Tournament MVP shows size no matter

Dylan Pledger is used to being smaller and younger than everyone else.

A rollercoaster year for Stevens

A rollercoaster year for Stevens

Joel Stevens has had quite a year.

Timmins lands Estonia contract

Sam Timmins is set to make an excursion to Europe before suiting up for the Otago Nuggets.

A decade is a long time in sport

Courtney Duncan celebrates winning her second world title earlier this year in Italy.
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A decade is a long time in sport

In 2004, the ODT began a series called The Fast Lane to profile the rising stars in Otago secondary school sport. But where do they all go? Jeff Cheshire looks back at the top 10 chosen in 2010 and the other promising stars profiled.