id go with a good plasma , ideal for sports , as plasmas handle motion better than lcds , the trouble is , most of the 09 plasmas are now discontinued , but if you can find a panasonic 42g10 , 42v10 then you wont go far wrong ...
its a shame you cant wait a few months , as the new panny plasmas are likely to be as good as the best tv ever made , the pioneer kuro , which is also discontinued , because panasonic hired some ex pioneer engineers to help develop their new range , its just a thought , but would you consider buying a cheap 2nd hand tv , maybe for £200 , just as a stop gap , and keep your dough till april , when the new plasmas will be on sale ??