BBC One: Day 5: Squash Singles Finals Commonwealth Games

are so many qualities about Nicol, but one of those is that she is

incredibly quick and so fit. The full gamut of Williams coming

out now. -- the full gamut of brilliance. Absolutely, and always

so calm. She just flows around, even when under pressure. She does not

get het up about anything. She just says every point as it comes. --

plays every point. Exquisite. At she is giving the

world number two player a lesson. There is the attacking game that was

missing in the first game. Now, every opportunity she is getting,

she is going for a winning shot. played well all week, but that was

probably the best game that she'd played in this tournament.

We can pick up a little of what's being said here.

((Inaudible) The Malaysian supporters are make soing much noise

it's difficult to pick it up. Lizzie just accentuating what's been going

on really. I think just slightly hearing there, saying to Nicol, keep

the pressure on, don't let up now. Keep the pressure on. Don't take

your foot off the pedal and just keep going as you have done in the

second game. For Laura? The tactics seemed right in the first game. But

the way that Nicol David was playing in the second game, no-one on earth

could live with her. It's hard to find your feet when you're in the

midst of that and it's coming as you thick and fast. It's hard to think

that quickly. The way she played in the first was, again, we say the

same thing, but she's got to get Nicol off the T. She's so dam Nantes

from that position -- dominant from that position. You put her at the

front of the court when it isn't the right time and you'll be punished.

Again, she's just so dangerous from there. For me, Laura has to really

focus on the depth of the ball and looking for the opportunity when

she's got Nick in the back -- nicol in the back corners. She has to look

for the opportunities that aren't so obvious in order to start mixing the

game up. In all of women's sport no-one has been as dominant as Nicol

David. Eight successive years no-one has been as dominant as Nicol

David. Eight successive now as the number one player in the world.

Well, it's quite remarkable, when you hear that. She is just

incredible. The losses that she's had, she's the kind of player that

goes away, sits down with her coach, decides why it went wrong and then

she works really hard again to put it right, even though she is the

world number one. That's what's special about Nicol. She feels that

no matter how good she gets, there's room for improvement. Big roar as

Laura Massaro came on court. You do wonder, even if she plays at her

very best what she can do to upset this phenomenon that is Nicol David.

It is a privilege to be oar and watch her play. -- to be here and

watch her play. That's good, that's just the start

she wanted. Good attacking squash from Laura.

Perfect length. That's what Laura needs to be doing.

A positive approach to the start of game number three from Massaro.

Incredible defence. Credit to Massaro there. She kept on firing.

Absolutely. That's exactly what she's got to do.

The other thing about David is she's only 5 '6", but her stretch is a

huge stride, she covers the court. She's a great athlete.

Again, hugging that side wall. Very difficult for Massaro to get

anything out of it. Stroke to David and a little contact

there on the face of Laura Massaro. She was asked if she's OK.

Involuntary contact. I don't think it was too hard, but

definite contact there. David getting the stroke meanwhile.

It's always harsh getting a stroke, but when you get caught at the same

time, it's not very nice. An opportunity for a little bit more

advice. I want to review that decision. She's going to review the

decision. A stroke was given to David.

APPLAUSE That's some advice that she got from

the coach. It's taken a little while to get

this under way. Yes, you can see Massaro going to

the side, Nicol going backwards. I'm not sure how it can be anything

but a stroke. That's for the fourth referee to decide.

Showing what a good sportswoman she is, even though she was getting the

stroke, she came straight across, did Nicol David, to make sure Laura

Massaro was OK. I can't see any way this is going to

be changed. No more reviews in this game for

Laura Massaro. The lead stretches to two for Nicol David.

Oh, yes Great shot. Lovely deception. Looked like she was going

to go down the wall with it. Massaro totally wrong footed and the

lead stretching to three. Again, immaculate length from Nicol

David. That's a bad miss. I just think now

the writing's on the wall for Laura Massaro. Really not able to get

herself into this match at all now. Listen to the roar for Laura

Massaro, her best shot of this particular game. That's what she

needs to do. That's the shot she needs to look for.

And again. You can probably hear her. Letting Nicol David know she's

very much in this match. Too quick. She got it with relative

ease. She's looking more and more comfortable now.

She is saying the ball was down. But Nicol is adamant that it was up.

It was up. Was not even close to being down. I think more desperation

than the ball actually being down. Her squash playing it safe thing of

absolute duty. -- her squash playing is a thing of absolute beauty.

Incredible played by Nicol. That is what she is all about. Just great

squash. She has got it. She is the champion

again. And right now, she is the champion of champions. Her

illustrious career just got that little bit better. What a phenomenon

she is. She is remarkable. Not only is she a great player, but she is a

bubbly the most wonderful ambassador for ace ward anyone could have. --

the most wonderful ambassador for ace port. Great scenes.

And you can't imagine how big she is back home in Malaysia. I guess in

the UK, you would think David, and then you might be getting close to

how big she is in her own country -- David Beckham, and yet how humble

she is. When you talk to her and meet her, if you did not know she

was as good at what she does as she is, she is just lovely. She is so

lovely to speak to and talk to. And you are right, in Malaysia, she is

like a rock star. She's incredibly famous. And after all

like a rock star. She's incredibly famous. And after she has achieved,

seven world titles, five British opens, she is over the moon.

Defended her title. And Malaysian royalty are beaming. Massaro will

feel disconsolate. She has not got too much to feel sorry for those of

about, because it was the wrong opponent on the wrong day. She did

nothing else wrong. Laura, a silver medal. How do you

reflect on that performance? Disappointment. You go into these

gold medal matches obviously knowing that the worst case is a silver, but

you want to go for the gold. Nicol is a champion. She has been world

number one for seven years. I feel like I have confidence when I play

her, but when she brings out a game like that, it is very difficult to

break down. I did not have enough to break her down on the volley. She

was in front of me the entire time. The first game was very tight.

Perhaps that was a crucial moment that might have gone differently.

Absolutely. You can't give Leeds away like that.

To their credit, she made me do a lot of work behind her, and that

continued in the second game. It is difficult to just think about

defending from behind and waiting for your opportunity when she is so

quick. So you do something a bit rash. That is what she brings out in

all her opponents. To add insult to injury, you got a racket in the face

at one point. It just bruised the top of my teeth. It was more shock

than anything. It is a noncontact sport, so when I get hit, I panicked

a bit. It is fine, just a bit of bruising to the gums. Well done,

silver medal. Onto the doubles. Hope early I can go one better in the

doubles. HAZEL IRVINE: good afternoon. Laura

beat Nicol David at the British Open in May, but could not do it today.

As you have heard from the commentary team, she is a phenomenal

athlete, Nicol David. The first athlete to defend a Commonwealth

title. After tough times in Malaysia, it is a heartening moment

for that nation. Well, hello to you. Jason has gone.

I am in the chapter the next few hours. Lovely to be with you on

another wonderful day in Glasgow. We start with a new word, meaning

extremely busy. That has been the situation at all the venues around

Glasgow. There was a record number of people at the rugby sevens in

Hampden Park last night, when 40,000 people were belting out The

Proclaimers' 500 miles and doing a Glaswegian wave, and offering up one

support to all of the athletes yesterday and this morning. It

really is the won in this part of the world, -- hoachim, in the best

sense. And it will be very busy. Across the Clyde in the Hydro this

afternoon, it is this art of the artistic gymnastics. And there it an

old enemies clash bring. Team GB's men stepped onto the Olympic podium

in London. Now team-mates and friends square up against each other

in what could be one of the highlights of these games. For

squash players, these games are there Olympic. This is the pinnacle

of their sport and it is an all England contest in the men's singles

for gold. Just as it was in Delhi. Malaysia won five out of six

badminton gold in Delhi last time, but can England stop their march in

the badminton final? We will head to the Emirates Arena to find out. And

on BBC Three, women's hockey. Australia 3-0 up on England right

now. Both sides have been unbeaten so far. England had yet to concede a

goal until today. Something has got to give, and it is giving in that

match so far. And there is more team action on the go. That is in the

table tennis, the men's event, England against Singapore. And every

moment of every sport is on BBC One, BBC Three or the BBC Sport

website. You can also catch up with all of the sport on the iPlayer.

We will be going to the start of the artistic gymnastics around five

o'clock. We will share the opening exchanges in the company of a woman

who is, in essence, the trailblazer for this sport for Team GB

throughout the whole of the UK, Beth Tweddle.

For me, gymnastics, from the word go, was the closest I was going to

get to flying. I was very shy at school, but as soon as I stepped out

onto the gymnastics floor, that shyness disappeared and I suddenly

came into my own. As a kid, I was a nightmare. I had too much energy. I

always wanted to be moving. I did not want to be still and watch TV. I

think my mum thought, what are we going to do? We need to channel this

energy. I would not say I was naturally talented. I was just

willing to work and I loved a challenge. If someone said to me,

you will never do that, it was a case of, I will show you I can. For

the first year, I just did it for fun and went a couple of times a

week. Then the coaches said, we like what we see. We would love her to go

through to the elite side of the gym. That was then it became serious

and I started doing it five days a week, 20 hours a week. If school was

not in the way, I would have been their 24/7, to be honest for top do

not miss the chalk. However much you had a shower, it was still in your

hands. I was never a kid that dreamt of becoming this big gymnast that

would achieve amazing results. I just kept coming through the doors

because I kept loving the challenge. Then the result is kept getting

better and better. I did the Europeans in April, and

then there was the Commonwealth Games throughout the summer of 2002.

Obviously, all eyes had been on this. It was in Manchester. It was

the closest I would ever get to competing in my hometown. It was a

special time. As soon as you walk towards the apparatus and started to

go up the steps, the war was unbelievable. -- the raw. We were

not used to being high profile. You were not used to people knowing who

you were. After the qualification, we walked outside the stadium and

there were people screaming your name, asking for autographs. It was

a surreal moment. And obviously, that whole competition could not

have gone any better for me. The European bronze medallist, Beth

Tweddle of England. I remember doing the bare final and

as soon as I landed, I had the biggest smile on my face. To come

here with two silver medals and a gold medal, I was only 17 and I did

not realise how much of an impact that would have. People always ask

me to pick one moment from my career that I treasure, and you can't. For

me, there are three moments. One was obviously London, because it took me

20 years and it was the last moment of my career. It has been a long

wait for an Olympic medal. The other was winning the first title in 2006.

The third one is the Commonwealth Games. It was a special moment. She

has produced many special moments for Great Britain and England. She

is a multiple world champion, Olympic medallist and Commonwealth

Games champion. So many of following in her footsteps in this sport. We

will see her in the studio around five o'clock. Gymnastics has not

featured in either of Scotland's previous two Commonwealth Games, so

this is a first for the nation. I look forward to seeing the gymnasts

later. Going for it at Scotstoun right now in the men's team event in

the table tennis, we have England against Singapore. This is based on

five matches. First nation to achieve three victories will win the

gold medal. Singapore have become a real global force in this sport. Two

Olympic medals proves that, and six of their last 11 medals at the

Commonwealth Games have come in table tennis. They are not be taken

lightly. The Mac is in the men's singles, -- the first match is the

men's singles. Paul has achieved a two to one-game advantage. They are

currently in Game four. Quite a clever manufacture there.

-- move there. As hard as Zhan is trying he can't

increase that league. Singaporean squeal from around the

campus here at Scotstoun. So the match is tied then. We will

be treated to a fifth game in this first and opening singles in this

first men's team Gold Medal match. As always, it's going to be the

first receive, first attack, which will decide this.

He should play with topspin on the ball to stop Jian Zhan moving

quickly. Then the backhand topspin and perhaps play the backhand

topspin down the parallel to the centre in parts a lot of topspin on

the backhand. That could release him to play on the Singapore asking

forehand. For the medic then. They want to get some strapping on that

powerful right quad. Or hamstring, I'm not sure. Something you're

familiar with? I have not known Jian Zhan have any physical problems. On

the World Tour, a couple of months ago, he was the runner up in the

Philippines. I was with him, saw him play in Sydney Australia. He was

runner up in the men's singles then. I saw no injury, the movement looks

very good. Maybe that is more preventative than anything.

Both men ready then. Terrific, aggressive start from

Singapore there. Very good return. I know my opponent

is going to be nervous. It's the fifth game, a crucial match. The

serve might drift long. That applies to both players.

He's just missed one or two forehands with his move around the

backhand. Oh, full of intent and arm aloft for

Zhan. What a start for him. There's a long way to go but if Paul

Drinkhall loses the next point, he will be on his feet for a time now.

-- time out. They've called the time out. He has

no real choice, actually. He could definitely not leave it one more

point. The gap would be just too great. OK, you do come back from

these, but nine times out of ten, you don't. Now the job of Alan Cook

is to settle his player down and to encourage Paul Drinkhall to attack

very quickly on that first ball and give Jian Zhan the minimal time.

Perhaps direct the first attack to the centre of the table to the right

hip of his opponent and then maybe out to the forehand. As for Jian

Zhan, keep that backhand working with the topspin.

Backhand for effective. I'm perplexed why

Drinkhall served there? I guess it's just important to vary the serve.

Jian wise to it and getting round to it and taking the favoured backhand.

Now Jian Zhan has got into a nice Litham to his play. -- rhythm to his

play. Suddenly, then, a lot to think

about. It's going from bad to worse. Singapore two points away from the

match. You have to credit the nerves of

Jian Zhan today. He's been under control, in the driving seat of this

fifth game. Now it's brought up eight match points.

Arms aloft from Jian as he converts their opening match into a W for

Singapore. Yes advantage Singapore. They are on their way, though

there's a long way to go in that contest. It's the best of five

matches. Can you keep up to date with it, because it's live on the

red button now. We will be keeping you up to date here on BBC One with

it, as well. As you probably saw earlier on, there was a significant

moment for the host nation Scotland earlier on in the pairs event at

Kelvingrove. Paul Foster and Alex Marshall Gold Medallists. Alex

claiming his third Commonwealth title and Paul his second. They are

the dominant team in pairs bowls. They are the first two to hold the

indoor and outdoor world titles concurrently. That is Scotland's

12th Gold Medal of these Games. It beats a record golden haul from 2006

in Melbourne. So for a record 12th time, the Flower of Scotland about

to ring out in Glasgow. CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Everybody swaying down there. I don't think I've ever seen more

people swaying to Flower of Scotland. They were doing it behind

the camera as well. Great scenes there and record-breaking scenes

created in the pairs bowls today. Doesn't Kelvingrove park look

fantastic as well. We are heading soon back to Scotstoun show ground.

There it is the men's squash final. We're looking forward to the number

one and two in this contest, both Englishmen, but Peter Barker, a

third Englishman has claimed the bronze there. I think he's probably

cooled down after his efforts. He's with Sir Matt pin sent now.

-- Sir Matt Pinsent now. We're at Scotstoun for the final of

the men's singles squash. Peter Barker bronze medal from the singles

40 minutes ago. What can we expect from this final? This is huge.

Hopefully a very, very good match. They're long-time rivals. You can be

assured that they're not going to give each other an inch. Nick is the

favourite. I think he's won the last few meetings. Hopefully James can

play with a free arm and play some of the shots that we know he can.

Maybe cause an upset. I'm going to ask you an unfair question about

whether they like each other. Because they've been quite public

about the fact that there's genuine animosity here. It's difficult

because they're team-mates of yours. I've given you some time to think

about it now. They don't really like each other do No, I they? Appreciate

that. They're both unbelievably professional. When they represent

England, their performances speak for themselves. They're just chalk

and cheese. Nick's a very outgoing person, likes to be amongst a lot of

people. Whereas James is an ins lar person -- insular person, doesn't

enjoy, certainly Nick's company, but would rather be on his There's an

own. Anning toll squash which is getting in the -- getting -- there's

an anning toll squash which is just part of the game. I'm known for it a

little bit as well. Ultimately you're trying to get in front of

your opponent. There's a lot of Jockying in the T, a few shoulders,

elbows, using your racquet to create that space. That's just part of it.

These guys will be professional. There wonts be any animosity on

court, as such. Just what is usual, really. Is there an etiquette to the

warm up. They're warm be up now. Is there a discipline to that? Or is

that a chance to get one over your opponent there as well? Not

necessarily. If you don't like your opponent, can

you throw your ball up the front of the court, so might see a bit of

that. You don't want your opponent getting in too much rhythm. Or they

will start the match with that rhythm. You want to hit some rhythm

yourself and then disrupt theirs a little bit. This venue is very warm

inside, but deliberately so, explain why. Well, I think, for us older

guys, that's good. The body stays warm and Supple. But the rallies

have been fantastic. It's set a certain humidity and temperature for

optimum play. I'm pleased to say often these big arenas don't quite

get the balance right. The sweat on the court also, at a certain

temperature will evaporate. If it's too cold, the court will become

slippery. We have seen the effort from these guys. They are dripping

after every game. It is quite humid anyway, but after the first few

rallies, they will be ringing the sweat. We have to change our shirts

after every game. Headbands, wristbands, everything. Finally,

whatever happens in this match, an amazing performance from England in

the men's singles, same as Delhi. They sweep at the podium. Thank you.

We have worked very hard. The England squash team is an

unbelievable team. We are proud to be part of that team. They put a lot

of work into us, and hopefully we can repay the favour. Time for the

biggest final that squash can offer, Matthew versus Willstrop.

HAZEL IRVINE: this is a repeat of the final in Delhi four years ago.

Top seed Nick Matthew, defending champion. And James Willstrop from

Pontefract. Former world number-1 himself. As the guys have been

saying, a bit of needle, but what I contest this should be. Let's enjoy

it. These are the three biggest events

in our games. All the players agree on that. This is the one they really

want to win, but as you say, James Willstrop is so close to winning one

of these majors. This is a great opportunity for him. He is obviously

going to feel that. Nick Matthew, 34. James Willstrop, 30. You wonder

how many more years either of these guys has at the top. Will they be

here in four years' time, competing for that medal? There is Malcolm

Willstrop, James' father and the man who coaches him. James was born in

Norfolk, now lives in Leeds. Talking of great squash minds, Malcolm

Willstrop probably has the greatest. Very savvy coach. Also knows how to

motivate players. You often have a technical coach and a motivating

guy, but to have these aspects in the same coach, very impressive. He

has had great results with his players. This is a repeat of the

final in Delhi four years ago. James Willstrop never got started then. It

was over in three straight games. That's right, it was a 67 minute

match. It took a long time for Nick to break James down. I think we will

see that again. It is going to be a long match. There is not much to

pick between these guys. They both volley unbelievably well. Maybe

James has a slightly better touch on the volley. Nick Matthew's speed

will tell in this game. He wants to get James Willstrop to the front,

play with his footwork and his recovery. But it will take a long

time to do that. Willstrop, doing what he did in the semifinal. He has

come out on court, and then disappeared on the May for a toilet

break. Another keyword is hydration. These guys drink a lot before they

start. They are knowledgeable athletes, sensitive to their bodies.

They also have a team of experts and nutritionists and psychologists and

coaches and supporters around them that look after these players well.

Hydration plays a massive part. You want your blood plasma to be at the

right level so that when you go on court, your body is operating at

maximum efficiency. Nick Matthew takes the support team

to extremes. His wife is a psychologist. That would be an

interesting dinner table conversation. So, as in the women's

final MO the numbers one and two seeds have made it through to the

final. Expect a long rallies, a war of attrition here. James Willstrop

will begin. Oh, yes. Change of angles from Nick

Matthew. Notice the recovery away from the ball. Nick Matthew almost

accelerate away from each shot. Very elastic movement. James Willstrop is

a bit smoother in his movement. A bit early in the match to go for

that? I don't think so. He really wants to get James Willstrop into

the front corners of the court. He is able to do that because of that

elastic movement. He is so far forward in the middle of the court

after every shot he plays. Well, get used to it. You will see

with the both of these guys, they use the height of the court so well.

They don't force the pace too much. I try to get the ball right in the

back corners. You will see the foot speed, the racket speed, and then

the attack. There is a threat there. We have not

seen James missed many of those shots, but he knows he has to go so

close to put the pressure on Nick Matthew.

My contact lenses came out. Otherwise I will not be able to

see! Brilliant! That would have given James Willstrop a bit of an

advantage. The referee asked him to use the force.

It was worth a try! Get him back on court with just one contact lens.

Well, he has lost to him so many times. That's right. The last time

James beat Nick in the PSA, either in the world ranking tournament for

the Commonwealth Games, was in December 2007. That is quite a while

away. If there is anyone who uses contact lenses, it is something you

would rather do in private. It is pretty important that he gets it in

without feeling any pain. So, we had the English flags up.

Good friends, these two? I think there is a lot of respect. But it is

tough to be close friends when you are both competing for the same big

prize. You put so much work into it. There has been a little bit of

history of tension between these guys. They are both from Yorkshire.

Going just for a little bit too much. Trying to force it a bit.

Obviously doesn't feel comfortable going long, trying to catch his

Obviously doesn't feel comfortable going long, trying to catch owe

pponent out. A few errors from both players at

the start of this match, a little bit nervy.

A wry smile. Very nice use of the lob, both as a

defensive shot and an attacking shot.

An unusual set of mistakes by James Wilstrop. It's taking a little time

to settle into this match. We see Prince Imran from Malaysia.

He's a big unit to get around, isn't he, Willstrop? He certainly controls

the middle of the court very well. Another mistake in the front court

from Willstrop. So this opening game moving quickly

away from James Wilstrop. That's the best rally he's played so

far James Wilstrop, totally in control. Yeah, absolutely. Just his

hold and then that straight punch with his forehand. Then he takes his

space, a couple of times here. One of his best shots. If he'd have

lost that point, he might have let this game goment

That was sporting. Immediately sthau he wasn't able to get it before the

second bounce. Great position from James Wilstrop

on the backhand side. Amazing reactions from both players.

He says he couldn't help but hit him.

The ball was going towards the front wall. He wasn't looking for him. The

front wall is obviously how the referee's make the criteria. If it's

going towards the front wall and you hit your opponent, it's a stroke.

Unless you intentionally do it, and then it's dangerous play. That

wasn't the case. Not the case in that.

In that last rally James Wilstrop found himself in front of Nick

Majkova quite a -- Nick Matthew. It's like possession in football,

you increase your probability of controlling the game, getting more

opportunities in the middle and just causing more frustration from your

owe pontent by being -- opponent by being trapped behind.

Only been going about 20 minutes but the court is pretty well soaked.

Especially the backcourt. That time the drop was perfect.

The position in the middle of the court, great position, we see it

here. Slightly comes back. A perfect shot.

Stroke to Matthew. He's going to appeal.

It seemed to me that Matthew was looking for that. Well, I don't know

if he was quite in possession of the play, it was a loose shot by James

Wilstrop into the middle of the court caused by the tight shot of

Nick Matthew. He could have taken it off the back wall, but we go to the

appeal judge. Stroke it is. Willstrop not

complaining, but it's an important point.

It is stroke. Nick Matthew not being able to play the ball in the middle

of the court. James Wilstrop tried to fire into the crosscourt with his

forehand. It just didn't work. It wasn't far away. The ball was pretty

bouncy and it sat up in the middle for Nick to get the stroke.

A bit of house keeping. Now a chance for Matthew to take

this opening game. He's not out of it. He's invested a

lot in this game. He's become increasingly successful.

Superb shot. Brave from James Wilstrop, the latter half of this

game, since being 8-3 down. He's been the controlling player.

Willstrop was plumbing and Matthew with all that he possessed but

Matthew holds on. -- coming at Matthew. Matthew Leeds 1-0.

That was closely fought and we will be going back very shortly but I

bring you news from Carnoustie on the eastern side of Scotland and the

shooting. There has been another medal for England. 34-year-old

Caroline Pavey taking the bronze against Natalie Rooney of New

Zealand. Caroline is a marketing manager and coached by her dad. They

train in Derbyshire. She is bronze medallist. They are having a great

time as well because they celebrated Adam Peaty's medal in the breast

stroke, also from Derbyshire. Have you recovered from the high drama on

the range? Yes, thrilled to win the medal. Absolutely thrilled to win a

bronze medal. Did you want to win a medal to emulate your father? Is he

here? Yes, my dad won gold and silver when the Games were last held

here in Scotland. I couldn't be more chuffed. That was so thrilling,

going to sudden death. After all of that, it came down to one target

which shows how exciting shooting can be. Very tense but thankfully it

went in my favour. Natalie shot fantastic. In that semifinal you

just missed out for the shoot out to get into the gold medal by one shot,

and that is how fine the margins are. Yes, definitely. Every shot

counts. Still delighted to get a medal. Many congratulations. Thank

you. Further good news for England because in the men's 50 metres

rifle, Kemp are has won bronze, the 25-year-old from Croydon. -- Ken

Parr. His father won two bronze medals in Kuala Lumpur so talent

clearly runs in the family. Caroline Posey won that very tight match.

Let's head back to this, where Matthew was not yet quite This is

the case with the white ball, it doesn't retain as much heat as the

black ball you might play with. Oh, well played. That was obvious

strategy from both guys, get in front, hit the drop shot, keep it

tight to the wall. No let that time. #12346789 That's

James Wilstrop's bread and butter. Willstrop a lot more effective now

at the front court than he was. Attack, counterattack and then great

touch. He's starting to dominate again.

Matthew guessing. Too good. James Wilstrop in that

familiar position, where he gets slightly in front on the backhand

side, giving himself some space. Shows the straight drive and plays

around the angles. This could be a big turning point

right here. this second game is really to do

with the investment he made in the first game, where he really

controlled the second part of that first game.

That could be a stroke. Stroke to Matthew. Straight in front. So

Matthew now at 3-5 and taking the opening game.

It was a risky shot from James Willstrop but sometimes worth going

for it to stem the comeback of the player.

Stroke to Matthew. He didn't have room to play his shot so another

stroke to Matthew. And from 2-5 he is 5-5.

Now, there is a lead there. Matthew is appealing because he thinks it

should be a stroke. -- let there. It would be unlikely he could even hit

the ball with his racket that Pharoah. -- that far up. And he made

sure there was contact as he came through just to take the pudding a

bit further. The ball had a bit more than I thought. Interesting decision

for the referee. Taking some time for the video

review to help. It is a let and no stroke. So

Matthew has no more video appeals in this game.

Wow! Outrageous shot. To concede it, and yet to produce it something

else. He kind of lifted his leg to give himself a bit more height on

the ball. Great shot. Yes! Another rifle crack from

Willstrop and he moves two points clear.

Yes. And just as he was at this stage in the opening game, Willstrop

in control at the moment. It can he finish it off? He is using angles

and dissension here, changing the direction of the ball with his

strong wrist. -- deception. Using his phenomenal reach. What a stretch

that was from Willstrop. He used all of his six feet four to get there.

He was there in position. He would have hoped to have made that shot.

That is a tough one. Oh, yes. Would you say at this

stage, after what we saw in the first one, that this is a must win

game? Absolutely. He can't afford to go two down. He made the investment

in the first game and controlled the latter half but then lost that

investment. He really needs this. He would lose a lot of spirit if he

ends up losing face but he is such a good hustler, Nick. He has got to

finishing off. So good. That is going to help. Playing at his best

level as he has in the match now. Four game balls.

So good. Could be too little too late in this game. Still three game

points for Willstrop. Yes. The first shot was not sure and

couldn't make the move. Two saved and two more to save.

Knowing look from Matthew as if to say,, only a let but just letting

him know he was not particularly pleased with that.

Matthew hustling but this time to no avail. Willstrop deserved the game

and he has got it. It is one all in the men's final.

You have got to stay aggressive through the middle. Whatever you do

to get the ball past him, watch the wit to his right side. Whatever you

do to get the ball around him. Fascinating match. We will get back

to this shortly. If Badminton is your bag, then the team gold is up

for grabs at the Emirates right now, England against the later. Chris and

Gabby Adcock have won the mixed doubles, so 1-0 up. And the England

captain is currently involved in singles action. All on BBC Three for

you right now. If you preferred that, be our guest and we are going

to stick exactly where we are at the squash.

front, doing very well in the corners. As we heard from David

Campion, the assistant English coach, really just his normal game,

which is hold, punch, hold, punch to the back of the court, then have a

lot of intent, when he's in the middle of the court to get most of

his success going short. We saw that from Nick Matthew. That will down to

whoever manages get in front first and have that first attack and the

first attack into the p. We saw it from Nick Matthew the rallies of

that game. That's going to be the battle here, who can get in front.

Who can finish it off. You say hold punch, hold meaning

your position? The hold the ball, hold the racquet, you can play the

straight shot. Then punch it to the back. Let your guy come forward,

make him stop and him go The other thing that is noticeable

about Willstrop is he plays the ball very late. It's hard to see where

the ball is going to go. Nick Matthew is a master of deception.

Every single shot, he shows one shot, plays the other.

One of the few unforced errors he's made.

Perfect. Let given. Lovely delivery from Matthew.

He wanted more. But then he always wants more. He's not going to argue

the toss. It was a lovely counterdrop from

James Wilstrop. Just above the ten. Those first two games were the first

both players have dropped in the tournament so far. Blemish free

until the final, but they didn't think this was going to be easy.

Phenomenal play. A let given. It was a loose shot from James. The referee

saying the ball was almost past him. The straight drive little bit loose.

Nick not quite ready to play that He's working shot. The officialers

p, isn't he? Wizardry again from James Wilstrop.

Great anticipation. He played that backhand drop shot from the back of

the court. He knew the counterdrop was going to come. From there, it

was over Nick's head. Just great anticipation.

No let. Certainly a lot of hugging going on, but it's not out of

friendship at the moment. It's always expected when you get two

guys that want to control the middle of the court, especially when they

play the straight drop shot or volley drop, you are nationally

going to be in the way. The player wants to get through to it. The

referee plays a big part, as we see here again.

Willstrop a huge unit and Matthew not that much smaller.

The right shot. Yes, it was. It was nice width from both players. Nick

Matthew starting to hit the floor before hitting the side wall.

We see the last few rallies, Nick Matthew really controlling the

middle. This time, deciding to change the angles. Simple traffic

problem, this time with the racquet, play it again.

The final shot not good enough, I'm afraid from Willstrop. Matthew

really showing us why he's got as high as he is. The number two player

in the world. He's more in charge at the moment,

than he has been in the match. Better length. Really penning James

in at the back corners. So much control with the volley.

That is where I get a little confused. He was in position to play

a shot. Whether he had enough position to play the right shot, not

sure, that he could have played a shot. The basic rule is that you

have to give your player space to play the ball, access to the ball

and space to play it. If the other player had the ability to play a

winning shot, then it is a stroke. The emphasis in this situation is on

whether James Willstrop cleared the path enough for Nick Matthew to play

the ball. As the game moves on, we are going

to see more of that from James Willstrop. He is a very heavy guy,

over 90 kilos, six feet four. He can still get to the ball but whether he

can recover well enough to clear the ball from his opponent, that is a

different matter. Absolutely. That was clear for me but the one before

I was not sure about. I am taking your point now.

Well played. We are hitting the hour mark now. Do you sense that

Willstrop is losing a little bit of sharpness? I think so. He is still

getting to the ball but his recovery is not quite as good, as we have

seen. That was a very good shot, cleared the space and got into it.

But more than that, Nick Matthew is taking advantage of James's is

likely -- slight slowness. Well, Willstrop is coming at him

now, three points in a row. But is it too late to rescue this third

game? Silky smooth. And here are six

points for Nick Matthew. -- six game points.

Yes, came out too wide. Nick trying to catch out James Down the wall.

Normally under pressure when you go crosscourt. Layers tend to read

that. -- players. Lovely finish. It needed a response

from Nick Matthew after what happened in the second game and he

supplied it. And the number one seed is a game away from this

Commonwealth Games title. It was pretty emphatic. We saw James

slowing down a bit, as we said. His recovery was not as good as it has

been. Maybe that is the matchup between these two. Nick Matthew

might just be better over Willstrop. hold on the end. That is where you

need to go. When he gets in that quick position, off-balance, you

push up again. There is no space on the court. Really deep. Absolutely.

You know. It is all about the finer details.

You can't afford to drop off your length.

Not sure how much you picked up of that but it seems to me that he was

saying the length is vital. Length is vital and to string together the

pressure shots. When he sees that James is struggling a little bit,

don't let him back into the rally. Just try to take the next ball

early. That will be key to create the space in the court. And what you

were talking about them, holding as long as possible. Yes. The longer

the match goes on, the more physical it becomes will James Willstrop. It

will be hard for him to come forward, then go back and then go

back. This is the story of the match a lot of times between these two.

That is James Willstrop just slowing down as the match progresses. Nick

Matthew still bouncing away. He hasn't controlled much of this

match, to be fair, but he is a great hustler and now he has his reward.

Willstrop is on the ropes, a bit tired, but can you take advantage?

65 minutes we have been going. Nick Matthew 2-1, one game away from

defending his title. When of gold in singles and doubles in Delhi --

winner. Is there going to be more frustration for James Willstrop?

Yes. Razor sharp at the start of this fourth game, Willstrop.

Yes, looks like Matthew has come out geared up for what he expects to be

a severe test from Willstrop. Very sharp at the start of this fourth

game. Tough because it was such a good

shot from Willstrop. But he was impeding.

sometimes one player prefers to keep the game very cold. If they keep

hitting it, it gets warmer, but both guys seem to prefer a ball that is

not too bouncy, not too cold. They want to use their movement but also

they want to use their own shots, the broad shots in the front

corners. So they would do a viewpoint is when

the ball is cooler? Just a -- do a few points? Just want to warm the

ball up a little bit. It tends to be chaotic if it is very cold, it just

goes point-to-point, like that. The point is beginning to pile up

for Matthew? Well played. Willstrop stopping the

potential run. Three points in a row for Nick

Matthew. Again Nick showing the referee that

he wanted to get through and he wanted to hit it. James Willstrop is

not quite clearing the ball yet again.

Well, it wasn't the worst shot in its conception. Unforced error.

Those half chances are going to be very important for James Willstrop.

He can't afford to make an error at this stage.

Interference, just a let. He gets the explanation. I would not

say he is content, but he is accepting it.

So good! Amazing defence. Showing that straight volley. The most

beautiful shot. Again, under pressure early in the

rally, amazing speed from Willstrop.

He is in good position. When he could be under pressure he is

getting up in front and has only got a step or two Mac to attack the next

shot. He thought about stopping earlier

on, but finally does so them. Nick Matthew, just a little bit off

balance. Has not been as decisive as he usually is. It is possible he

could be getting tired and frustrated. He had any operation a

month ago. -- a knee operation. Just stretching the muscle around it.

Very rapid across to that. Better play. Three great pressure shots in

a row. Skintight. And now Willstrop with a

two Mac point Superb. Great play. Not much pace in

that rally, just very accurate. Punching the ball in for a winner.

Now then. Is that given? Willstrop, not going to push it. Nicole David.

A happy day for her. Gold-medallist in the women's event.

Yes! Monster rally! What an incredible rally! Both

players running on the diagonals, both sides, phenomenal play. So,

Willstrop now, two points from taking us to a deciding game.

Maybe that last rally was worth two points. He still has a cushion but

does not want to make elementary mistakes like that. Has done a great

job keeping the pressure on nick Matthew in this game.

Again, perfect delivery from Willstrop who now has four Mac game

points. He is just not clearing. He has done

that the whole match. The referee saying, well, we know, but the shot

was too good. Too good. Now it is a one-game shoot

out. The crowd roaring for both players. What a match. He has done

so much here that you have too worried it might end up the same

way, with him as a runner-up. But he was at his very best then. I have

got to say I thought that James Willstrop might have been dead and

buried after the third game, he was looking very sluggish. But managed

to get in front of Matthew and foremost of that game, Matthew had

some opportunities, we saw a couple of chinks in the armour, not really

getting his feet in position or his racquet ready, normally a great

possible, but it is James Hook came through and sent it to a fifth.

Matthew had a minor operation on his knee. How much do you imagine he has

been able to train. And is seeking good enough shape to give everything

you would want to in fifth game? Obviously after that procedure you

need a certain amount of time off. But he only had about a week. He

then had squash training and match practice. Will that play a part? It

is possible. But both are such great competitors. The momentum is

swinging one way then the other. Difficult to predict. James will

want to take up but unity is quite as having missed so many in the

past. -- opportunities like this. Do not worry about the flick too

much. Just get it in. Hitting well. All that he has achieved in his

career, it has been formidable, could it be building up to this one

game? James Willstrop in this Commonwealth Games final.

We just heard David has coach saying, stick it in when you have

the opportunity, do not worry about flicking it crosscourt, changing

direction, just do the simple things well. What he means by that is the

straight drop and the straight volley drop, keep it tight to the

wall. After an hour and 25 minutes, the deciding game in this gold medal

match. A wonderful little drop shot from

Matthew. Took his space. These two are very crisp still. Very

impressive start to this game. The ball just a bit colder. Rallies very

short right now. And we are seeing a straight volley drop winning most of

these rallies. Oh, yes. Millimetre perfect from

Matthew. I think all tactics are out the window now. This is just point

by point right now. Who gets in front quickest and who manages to

stick in the drop. Stroke to Matthew. When it came out

awkwardly I think Willstrop must have feared it. We are seeing Nick

Matthew's drive and determination. Getting his feet in position better

than in the fourth game. An urgent look up from Willstrop. I

think he thought it would not be called out but it was eventually.

Surprised at that shot? Nick Matthew after he walked away from that

position just pointed to the back corner, telling himself, why are you

going for that? Just get it to the back corner, take your opportunity,

wait for it. Pointing to the back corner.

Perfect angle from Matthew. And a good response to this potential

threat from Willstrop early on. Did well to manoeuvre himself away from

that. He has made so many. You can't

criticise him for going for it. It was a good choice of shot and the

ball was quite high. Maybe you would have been better being a little bit

more patient and waiting for an opportunity.

Somebody was using their camera to the side of the court.

Going the wrong way. Lucky in a way that it was a let that he was

completely fooled. Matthew so far expecting the crosscourt.

That is unexpected. Both guys, great opportunities in the last couple of

rallies. Nick Matthew had James Willstrop behind him, had it on his

racket. Normally a killer shot for Nick.

Some interference there. No, there wasn't. No contact. We saw that

there was. You are welcome to use the video. Willstrop saying there

was no contact but he is not risking a review.

Nick Matthew saying that he caught James Willstrop. He did stop before

he played his shot. Very tense time for both players.

Three errors in the last three rallies. Three points between

Matthew and a second successive gold.

No! After all that. You can see Matthew pumping his fist for winning

that one. Great tussle from both players. These guys still able to

run around the court after a very hard-fought match. Really it is just

adrenaline and desire driving these guys on now. James Willstrop,

normally his go to shots to get points.

Yes, stroke, no doubt about it. Matthew has one looked up at the

scoreboard to see that he is two points from victory.

Stroke to Matthew. He is going to appeal but I wonder if it is because

it is towards the end of the match. There is not a lot to lose. Giving

the referee every possible chance to give a let. But could he have made

Matthew play that ball? The last move towards the wall was very late.

Maybe Matthew felt he couldn't play a shot.

It is stroke and it is match point. The gold medal point.

gold medal goes to the world number two Mac, Nick Matthew. He kisses the

knee. Many people thought he would not be here. But what can you say to

James Willstrop? It so often in critical matches. Again he is the

nearly man. Nick Matthew has won two Mac successive single commonwealth

gold medals. Incredible effort to comeback from injury after an

operation. Once again, clinches commonwealth gold. The hustle, the

desire, the drive, the determination of Nick Matthew, brought him through

in the end. Just a couple of points in that fifth game, games

Willstrop, his go to shots, they proved to be crucial. Nick Matthew

comes away again, gold-medallist. There is his wife. A baby to be

born. A very proud mum and dad. Boy, did he have to work for that.

Mentally as well as physically, a gruelling match. Absolutely. One of

the best performances from him that I have seen in a while. Again, James

retaining his title as the nearly man. He needed to win to do justice

to his talent, but was up against this man. An incredibly successful

player. One of the top athletes in the world over the last ten years.

Even time for a photo. But opportunistic young man will go far!

A beaming smile. His list of achievements goes on and on. Three

times the world open champion. Now a double Commonwealth Games

medallist. He was the flag bearer for England

and is now very much the standard there for squash. -- standard there.

Nick, you have come through with a gold medal.

Those who know me know that it is not often I am speechless. But I do

not have much to say about that. What a battle. We have had some over

the years but I just take my hat off to James. What he has been through

in the last few weeks, to help put on a show like that, what a great

advert for the teams that have got us here.

The momentum was with him earlier. Yes, I was so edgy with my drop

shots. It felt like I was playing with a different racquet. He was

playing better, I thought, and I was just digging in. The Games that I

won, that was a start. If it had stayed level pegging, he would have

been favourite. And your coach, Chris, what did he say? Something

about getting your opponent to the back of the court all the time?

He basically just told me my drop shots were terrible! Told me to

resort to old-fashioned, caveman squash. That is what I did.

And you're injured knee, what about that support from the medics?

Five weeks ago I was just waking up on a hospital bed. Throbbing pain in

my body. Just five weeks ago today. How they have done that, Jade, Mark

Campbell, Derek, the main people, and everyone who has worked with me,

it is just incredible. They need to retire now. They cannot do any

better than that. And your wife is expecting a baby,

that will change things! Yes, this is the best moment of my

life, but I am sure they will be an even better moment to come!

Well said, good save! Jamie, flat out at the end.

Yes, but seriously no complaints. I am still thrilled with what I have

done. It was an awed 56 weeks for both of us. -- odd five or six

weeks. I am disappointed, but I am almost not. To have got to where I

am, six weeks ago, I was nearly not even playing, just thrilled to be

here, and it has been a wonderful experience. You were back in

contention by game four. Compare to him there has not been an awful lot

of stuff going on, and OK few weeks. So I had stuff left in the tank. But

in the fifth, he just one it with squash. I left it all out there. My

physio told me to do that. Alison. A quick shout to her.

Great stuff. Well done, from all of us.

Squash is not in the Olympics, so that really is the sport at the

highest possible level. We were thrilled by it in the studio. Time

now to cross the River Clyde to the Hydro. We have seen her extra from

Frankie Jones in the rhythmic gymnastics. -- heroics. Now the

other home nations are itching to get in on the act.

They made quite a team together in London but now they go their

separate ways. England and Scotland, the fireworks could begin. We are in

the company of Beth Tweddle. How is the Hydro suitable for gymnastics?

It is incredible. The atmosphere is building. They are really geared up

for this. This is the basis of a lot of qualification for the individual

all-around, the apparatus, but it will be different this time around,

over two Mac days. How will that work?

They will do three pieces of apparatus for the men, two Mac for

the woman, then come back tomorrow and finish the competition. Mentally

it will be very difficult to get yourself prepared for two days of

competition. It is like a heptathlon of

gymnastics, very strange! Let's see how they get on. Straight into the

men's competition. England, Scotland, Canada, in the first

rotation. The three best scores will count. Let's get into it in the

company of our commentary team. England start with Nile Wilson who

has just come from the junior ranks. Here he is. His first senior

competition and that is the way you do it. Such a well-controlled

gymnast. Double twist, straight front with half term. -- turn.

Double Arabian. You can see the landing, so precise. Although a

junior, very experienced. But this is his first senior competition and

he will want to show everybody he can handle it. A real responsibility

on his shoulders to open the team competition for England. A little

pause for thought, and that is how you land. He is not finished yet.

Now, he knows he must concentrate. A final tumble. Triple twist, not a

worry, what classy work. Smooth as you like from the

18-year-old. Welcome to the world of senior competition. Just the

performance you need, your first man up reducing VAT. That is the way to

go, 14 Scotland. Very nicely done. Very good

discipline. But he has lost the shape and the

handstand. Now he is working. Some sort of control back now but

still not as smooth as he would like all stop OK, one and a half twists.

Coped well with the blind landing. Over two Zach Clay.

What a routine for Nile Wilson. 14.458.

Kristian Thomas, next up for England. The pressure is very

different, competing against your British team-mates. Into a double

Arabian. A tall, powerful gymnast. Has to work hard to stay inside the

floor area. That was an uncharacteristic mistake. Kept his

hands off the floor, but overcooked it. Read James his composure. And

that is lovely. Missing the feet, rolling right out. Very smooth.

Plenty of control. He will want to make absolutely sure of this

landing. Double Arabian, he does. We have seen that so many times under

pressure, but there was a definite mistake in the middle. Moves crept

in. -- nerves. But he kept his focus and got through to the end.

Daniel Purvis for Scotland. Stand-by a roar. What this stage this is for

that medal winner from 2012. Opted to do the handstand in the middle of

the routine and got his rhythm back. Lose legs. How did he rescue that

swing? Back for the handstand. Some iffy

moments there. Yes, but so far, jet for jitter, Kristian Thomas had one

so Daniel can have one! -- jitter for jitter. They train together at

the national centre most of the time. And there has been a lot of

fun in the build-up for this battle. Who will prevail?

Kristian Thomas will have that. That will do. Their next gymnast for

England, Sam Oldham. He is looking sharp and he has got his eye on that

all-around title. This is all about the team as well. A man with focus

and a lovely start. Look at the acceleration here. Beautiful floor

work. Little helicopter spin as well.

Lovely link. Precision in the handstand. This is rhythm and I love

that. Double twist and a little hop to the

side. Sparkling. Triple twist. Two and seven eighths.

But he did sparkle! World-class from the Sam Oldham! That is an

invitation to the World Championship final. He would not look out of

place on the podium. Daniel Purvis struggled through. 13.6. Another

gymnast fresh out of the juniors, Frank Baines. His father is

Scottish. Again from that pool of wonderful gymnasts.

Reminiscent of the great Hungarian gymnast there. He has missed his

grip. That is crucial. Junior and European champion on this piece of

apparatus. There is not a lot of room on one handle and you need to

be safely on. But it happens. Four up and three to count, so make the

most of this experience. Precise hand placement. Technically

excellent work. You would expect that from someone who has achieved

what he has as a junior on this apparatus. The error was so

unfortunate but look at the control in the dismount. This is a young man

to watch. We talked earlier about the Commonwealth Games being a great

platform for the juniors to come through to the seniors and

experience competition with this kind of crowd. It does impact,

doesn't it? Definitely. Frank has had some injury this year but he was

a junior European champion two years previously, before Nile Watson. --

Nile Wilson. A fantastic 15.3 to five, the highest floor score that

we have seen today, vital for England and Sam Oldham.

Well-deserved. Max Whitlock starts his first of six

pieces of apparatus. Unbelievable skill at twisting. So fast and

efficient. Three and a half into front somersault with half-turn.

Floor and pommel his most impressive pieces. Very good work. Lovely body

shape in the handstand as well. He makes twists look easy. He makes

the floor look easy to land on. Big triple twist to finish with. Such

classy work. England on target for gold. You have called it earlier but

you are right, they are on target. This man works with such ease, a

lovely laid-back style. Thinking of Nile and Frank. The Commonwealth

Games was Max's senior debut. 13.64 Frank Baines. And this man here,

Daniel Keatings, he will be making a bid for the pommel horse final

here. It is all on this routine. There is nothing in between with

him. If he goes through, it will be edge of your seat quality.

Big routine. He has done it. But he did it just with a falter in the

middle. Good work from Daniel Keatings. He has done enough to book

himself a place in the final and Scotland have a chance of a pommel

horse medal. You can see in his face that was what he wanted, to give

himself the chance to fight for that medal by completing the routine.

Yes, obvious loss of form here but it is all right. The judges will

still deduct but the deductions against the very great difficulty

will make sure he has got a good score. It is kind of forgiveable! He

has a lovely style on the pommel horse. Well, that is it. First

rotation over. Canada moved to the floor. England move to the pommel

horse, where we will see the return of Louis Smith, and then Scotland on

rings. Another chance to watch the magic of Max Whitlock. He is one

that since 2012 has not rested on his laurels at all. A score of 15.6

proves exactly that. Look at the execution, 8.9! He has added to his

routines and straight back in the gym for that. Very much so. At South

Essex club, coached by Scott. Daniel Keatings, 14.5, that will be enough

to put him into the pommel horse final. Looking back, we wind back to

the first rotation for all of the gymnasts to give you an idea of how

they are doing. Scott Morgan of Canada currently in bronze medal

position. Daniel Purvis joint 13th with Frank Baines. One piece of

apparatus for everybody. Looking good for the home nations. Yes, and

Max Whitlock, two bronze medals from 2012, he is the staff at the whole

team, isn't he? He had a great couple of years. In London he won

two bronze medals and he was not expecting that one on the pommel

horse, but he did it at a world level. He made his senior debut at

the Commonwealth Games four years ago, that it shows how the

Commonwealth Games catapults them onto their senior career. Yes, and a

great performance on the floor. 15.6 as a massive score for anyone to

beat. Daniel Keatings, the man competing for Scotland, but he

missed out on 2012 because of injury. How crucial could this be

for him? Massive. He was devastated when he missed out in London but

this is his home Games, representing Scotland, and he wants to do them

proud. He will have been nervous because today is the all-important

qualification. If he had made a mistake, he would not have got

through to the final. He was a bit shaky but he can sort it out for the

final. A bit of a wobble but he still has two of his greatest

competitors in Max and Louis Smith to come. This will be the final that

everybody wants to watch on the men's side. Louis, Max and Daniel

Keatings, and they have never competed internationally against

each other, so definitely the height of the gymnastics. 12 years ago when

you were strutting yourself, at Manchester, success was the

exception not the rule and now there is a lot of pressure. Yes, we go to

come home with medals, in the Commonwealth Games and on the world

stage. come home with medals, in the

Commonwealth Games and on the When I was doing biographies of all of the

gymnasts, there was world medal, European medal, and I thought, gosh,

how many? We have got 27 world and European medals since 2007. That is

hard to compute. Nile is making his debut here and he got an of medals

at junior level. -- unheard-of number of medals. Stay with us. We

are just about to switch channels. Day five has been exciting. Victory

for Scotland in the lawn bowls, with another gold medal breaking their

previous tally of six, and three short of the total Games record.

Nick Matthew successfully defended his squash title after beating his

fellow England rival Willstrop. Laura Massaro had to settle for

silver in the women's final after losing to Malaysia's squash Queen

and defending champion Nicol David. Jen Mackintosh has joined her mother

surely as only one of three Scottish women to win four Commonwealth

medals after taking bronze in the 50 metres rifle prone final, and that

will be bragging rights for both mother and daughter today.

Congratulations to them. We are hopping over to BBC Two now. I hope

you will join us for much more from the Hydra and the gymnastics. In the

meantime, from the rest of the team in Glasgow, catch you soon. Goodbye.

We've got factory boys and butchers' apprentices and office clerks

Don't stop moving! If you go back you'll die!