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Osem 05-08-2012 11:31
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alferret (Post 35459869)
Been eating a bit of humble pie today, cant take anything away from the British Olympic champions.
And for the first time since it started I actually sat & watched all the cycling that was on BBC1.
SEE - all that inspiration continues to work its magic! :tu: :)

I really do think the team spirit, national pride and worldwide admiration that's been engendered here is truly amazing and although some may not like him, I believe Lord Coe has played a very large part in making the London Olympics the success it is.

It's going to sad to see the end of these games and I really hope the media's fixation on all things negatiev won't return too soon after it's all over. Of course that won't happen and it'll soon be business as usual... :(

mertle 05-08-2012 11:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35459925)
Sports personality of the year will be a tough call this year.

Simply astounding performances from Jessica and Mo last night. The final lap of the 10k was awesome.
think has to bradley wiggins he not just done it in olympics he won dauphine, tour of roumandy, paris-nice & tour de france. Cap it he was third in the volta.

Its never been achieved in cycling ever not even greats of the past.

We have to acknowledge the greatest performance in one year first englishman to win tour de france.

We could argue andy scheck, contador was abcent but you beat what infront andy scheck looked not in shape anyway in the tour of switzerland.

Farah achievements considering first brit to win 10,000 against the africans was immense.

Rutherford shock gold in long jump

To me has to be bradley just for sheer year he had..

Team for me the hardest.

sky team
4 man team persuit
3 women team persuit
4 man rowing

hell hard task to split this

Damien 05-08-2012 11:48
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Still has to be Bradley Wiggans IMO. Even if you ignore his gold medal he became the first British winner of The Tour De France, one of the hardest events in sport.

Kymmy 05-08-2012 11:55
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I think they should break the rules this year and announce Team GB as Sports Personalities of the year :clap:

Maggy 05-08-2012 11:56
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35459935)
I think they should break the rules this year and announce Team GB as Sports Personalities of the year :clap:
Even the men's football team?;)

Damien 05-08-2012 12:06
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Andy Murray might be in with a shout if he wins today, even more so if he and Laura Robson win in the mixed doubles as well.

Kymmy 05-08-2012 12:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35459936)
Even the men's football team?;)
They still got through to the QFs didn't they?

Shadow Demon UK 05-08-2012 14:48
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35459935)
I think they should break the rules this year and announce Team GB as Sports Personalities of the year :clap:
Team GB will win team of the year ;)

mertle 05-08-2012 23:19
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just seen 100m mens final just before the gun showed on slomo replay. Seems bottle looks to have been thrown behind blake of jamaica.

Now just used rewind it is only 18 feet or so it lands behind the lane bollards.

I hope they get the culprit throwing this could been very nasty.

Never ever known it before.

carlwaring 05-08-2012 23:40
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I thought I saw something; just didn't bother rewinding it.

mertle 06-08-2012 00:01
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update on guardian live feed he been arrested punched by dutch judo bronze medalist:)
Quote:
Fan arrested after beer bottle thrown at start of 100m race

Footage of tonight's men's 100m final shows a green beer bottle landing on the track, yards behind Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake, just before the starting pistol was fired. It appears Dutch judo bronze medallist Edith Bosch - part of a posse of Netherlands athletes in the crowd - punched the drunk spectator who threw the bottle. The culprit was then arrested.
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...012/08/118.jpg

carlwaring 06-08-2012 11:11
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Oh dear. Morrisey's obviously desperate to get back into the headlines again :( What a moron.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...i-germany.html

Derek 06-08-2012 11:22
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At least he's stopped sucking up to Argentina.

Chris 06-08-2012 11:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35460255)
Oh dear. Morrisey's obviously desperate to get back into the headlines again :( What a moron.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...i-germany.html
Quote:
A long message from the 'Irish Blood, English Heart' singer was posted on True To You in which he opined that the event has reignited the "spirit of 1939 Germany" in "media-brand Britain".
I invoke Godwin. Nothing more to see here. :D

Russ 06-08-2012 11:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35460255)
Oh dear. Morrisey's obviously desperate to get back into the headlines again :( What a moron.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...i-germany.html
It's hard to take seriously the opinions of someone who can't tell the difference between England and Britain.

Stuart 06-08-2012 12:29
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He's just a pillock. He seems to be saying stuff to remind his fans he is still alive, and is trying to appear relevant.

Maggy 06-08-2012 18:54
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Just for fun..:)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19134258

carlwaring 06-08-2012 19:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35460406)
You really don't pay attention do you?
Not much, no :)

Quote:
Have you seen the discussions about the underhand methods of the corporations that have been allowed into the Athletes village and into the Olympics parks?
No. But if there's any facts going around I'm happy to read them.

For example, yes you are allowed to wear any branded T-Shirt whilst attending the Olympics.

Maggy 06-08-2012 19:20
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More just for fun..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19048451

Quote:
If you head down to Trafalgar Square, you will see something of a surprise, as Lord Nelson's statue has been given a makeover.
London's iconic statues, including Sir Winston Churchill's, have been adorned with hats created by top designers.
:)

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-19135316

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A six-metre-high puppet has finished a seven-day journey from Coventry to London as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
Lady Godiva, powered by a team of 100 cyclists, was met with a carnival procession in Walthamstow.
Waltham Forest Council Leader Chris Robbins received a Book of Intent, containing the hopes of young people from the West Midlands.
The Godiva puppet took two-and-a-half years to make.
Godiva travelled 125 miles through Northampton, Milton Keynes, Luton, Hatfield and Waltham Abbey on the way to the capital.

devilincarnate 06-08-2012 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35460255)
Oh dear. Morrisey's obviously desperate to get back into the headlines again :( What a moron.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...i-germany.html
This is the only time that i disagree with you Carl mate

mertle 06-08-2012 20:29
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This brought tears to my eyes the story how laura trott got into cycling. Its amazing story how on holiday was refused ride on cablecar due mother was overweight. How she then became deterimed to lose weight as she hated herself. Took them to cycle track both girls got hooked.

http://www.trackcyclingnews.com/olympics12trottmum.html

carlwaring 06-08-2012 20:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35460448)
This is the only time that i disagree with you Carl mate
Each to their own, but how anyone can actually agree with any of that is beyond me :confused: He makes absolutely no sense whatsoever; to me, that is :)

devilincarnate 06-08-2012 20:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35460481)
Each to their own, but how anyone can actually agree with any of that is beyond me :confused: He makes absolutely no sense whatsoever; to me, that is :)
As you say Carl each to their own. He make absolute sense if you have the same opinions as him?

carlwaring 06-08-2012 22:00
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Well yeah :p: But the point is I don't understand the opinion. Never mind.

danielf 07-08-2012 01:10
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Muppets do u-turn

Quote:
London 2012 Olympics: Algeria's Taoufik Makhloufi reinstated into Olympic 1500m final after being thrown out for lack of effort at 800m
Algerian medal contender Taoufik Makhloufi has been reinstated to run in the Olympic 1500 metres final after he was earlier thrown out of the Olympics for not trying hard enough in his 800m heat.

Makhloufi had already qualified for today’s 1500m final by winning his semi-final on Sunday. It was reported that following his 1500m race he no longer wanted to run in the 800m but his National Olympic Committee failed to withdraw him before the deadline.

<snip>


But Locog, the London Olympic organising committee, later released a statement confirming the disqualification had been revoked.

“After reviewing evidence provided by a Locog medical officer, the disqualification of athlete 1008 (Makhloufi) from further participation in the athletics competition of the 2012 Olympic Games has been revoked by the IAAF technical delegates. Consequently,
Mr Makhloufi is able to compete,” it said.

An IAAF spokeswoman had earlier confirmed that by obtaining a medical certificate from a local doctor explaining he had an ailment that troubled him, but which could clear up, Makhloufi was able to gain readmittance into the Games.
So if you don't perform at your best in an event because you want to conserve energy for another one you get thrown out. It's perfectly acceptable however, to lie in order to get back in. That's the Olympic Spirit!!!

MovedGoalPosts 07-08-2012 12:00
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-19162620

Seems a rather pathetic overeaction to me for something that most police officers would see as being very much a bit of fun.

carlwaring 07-08-2012 12:30
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Absolutely agree.

This was also kinda my point earlier when I replied to Maggy's post from the other thread with regards to Corporate Sponsorship of the Games.

Yes, there have been some major over-reactions with regards to it but then, having spent so many £m they have a right to protect their investment; without which the games simply would not take place.

Maggy 07-08-2012 14:29
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/vide...0m-brick-video
Just for fun..:)

martyh 07-08-2012 22:27
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just caught a glimpse of seb Coe and Sir roger Bannister deep in conversation and it struck me what does Coe do now ,he's seen his dream of getting a UK Olympics so what now?

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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35460571)
Muppets do u-turn



So if you don't perform at your best in an event because you want to conserve energy for another one you get thrown out. It's perfectly acceptable however, to lie in order to get back in. That's the Olympic Spirit!!!
and he just one it in very surprising fashion

danielf 07-08-2012 22:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35460969)

and he just won it in very surprising fashion
Yes. Excellent result :D

martyh 07-08-2012 22:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35460972)
Yes. Excellent result :D
...for someone with a doctors note :confused:

danielf 07-08-2012 23:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35460973)
...for someone with a doctors note :confused:
There was nothing wrong with him. He withdrew from the 800m in order to focus on the 1500m, but the algerians failed to put the paperwork through. He was then forced to run the 800m. So he started that race, but didn't finish it. He was then thrown out of the olympics for not putting in a bona fide performance, but reinstated upon production of a doctor's note. In other words, the iaaf are muppets, and they know it. He should never have been thrown out imo, so the result is a good one.

carlwaring 07-08-2012 23:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35460969)
just caught a glimpse of seb Coe and Sir roger Bannister deep in conversation and it struck me what does Coe do now ,he's seen his dream of getting a UK Olympics so what now?
A long period of doing nothing, I suspect ;)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35460978)
There was nothing wrong with him. He withdrew from the 800m in order to focus on the 1500m, but the algerians failed to put the paperwork through. He was then forced to run the 800m. So he started that race, but didn't finish it. He was then thrown out of the olympics for not putting in a bona fide performance, but reinstated upon production of a doctor's note. In other words, the iaaf are muppets, and they know it. He should never have been thrown out imo, so the result is a good one.
So it's really entirely the Algerian Olympic Committee's fault then. No-one else's. We all know what happens if you don't put in a good performance whatever the reason.

danielf 07-08-2012 23:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35460982)
So it's really entirely the Algerian Olympic Committee's fault then. No-one else's. We all know what happens if you don't put in a good performance whatever the reason.
Usually, nothing. Actually, the algerians put the paperwork in, but they were late.

martyh 07-08-2012 23:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35460978)
There was nothing wrong with him. He withdrew from the 800m in order to focus on the 1500m, but the algerians failed to put the paperwork through. He was then forced to run the 800m. So he started that race, but didn't finish it. He was then thrown out of the olympics for not putting in a bona fide performance, but reinstated upon production of a doctor's note. In other words, the iaaf are muppets, and they know it. He should never have been thrown out imo, so the result is a good one.

seems to me that it was silly to enter him in both events in the first place ,weren't both finals tonight ?

danielf 07-08-2012 23:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35460999)
seems to me that it was silly to enter him in both events in the first place ,weren't both finals tonight ?
I think it was semis in the 800m tonight. He also may have entered both with a view to picking the one he fancied most on the day. Which is perfectly acceptable in my opinion.

Derek 08-08-2012 10:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob (Post 35460641)
Seems a rather pathetic overeaction to me for something that most police officers would see as being very much a bit of fun.
Quote:
It is understood the police van was from north Wales, and an officer attached to the vehicle made a complaint about the sticker, even though it has been a long-standing part of police banter to place Met stickers on vehicles from other forces, the BBC's Danny Shaw said.
What kind of humourless twonk makes an official complaint about having a sticker put on a van? :mad:

martyh 08-08-2012 11:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35461050)
What kind of humourless twonk makes an official complaint about having a sticker put on a van? :mad:
I want to know what "management action" is

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35461050)
What kind of humourless twonk makes an official complaint about having a sticker put on a van? :mad:
The kind that doesn't walk the beat but "proceeds" everywhere :)

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Seven athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from the Olympic village, according to officials.
All seven had visas allowing them to stay in the UK until November, though there are no reports any have claimed political asylum. The seven include five boxers, a swimmer and a footballer.
Team Cameroon's David Ojong told Cameroon media that of 60 athletes and officials at the village, 28 have gone home, 24 are still there and seven have just disappeared.
http://news.sky.com/story/969920/sev...tes-go-missing


Oh dear

Russ 08-08-2012 11:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35461050)
What kind of humourless twonk makes an official complaint about having a sticker put on a van? :mad:
Humour becomes ineffective the moment you enter North Wales.


Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh
http://news.sky.com/story/969920/sev...tes-go-missing


Oh dear
This should come as no surprise to anyone :shrug:

Julian 08-08-2012 15:56
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While we are awaiting our next medal, there is a medal ceremony to watch HERE :)

Osem 08-08-2012 18:02
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Not quite a 2003 Rugby World Cup David Campese moment:

Quote:
Serial Pommie-basher David Campese has finally got his come-uppance, after being forced to parade through London saluting England's Rugby World Cup champions.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funn...me/3320445.stm

.... but just as satisfying nonetheless... :D

Quote:
Australia's sports minister is set to don a Team GB shirt and take to the water after resigning herself to losing a wager with her UK counterpart about who would win more gold medals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19176735

Not sure about this bit:

Quote:
"That said we have come pretty close. We have got a swag full of silver medals and we are very proud of our athletes for that."
Pretty close? :rofl: and as for the silver medals - we've got more of those too when I last checked... :D

Maggy 08-08-2012 20:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35461177)



Pretty close? :rofl: and as for the silver medals - we've got more of those too when I last checked... :D
Excuse me..WE are British and we never crow..it's bad sportsmanship...





























but on the other hand there is always a first time..;)

Osem 08-08-2012 22:53
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Quite - there was a radio talk in last night about how 'jingoistic' we're being FGS! We spend decades trailing in the wake of and admiring countries which have invested in their proud, patriotic sportsmen/women and get results, then when we finally manage to emulate them and beat them at their own game we're supposed to feel guilty about it all and celebrating the fact. :confused: It's quite bizarre really...

Maggy 08-08-2012 23:30
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-19177730

Quote:
A postbox that was painted gold in Jessica Ennis's home city of Sheffield, to celebrate her Olympic triumph, has been vandalised.
The graffiti, which read "Go Jess", was scrawled on the postbox in Barkers Pool in the city centre.
There always has to be at least one richardhead...:rolleyes:

martyh 08-08-2012 23:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35461360)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-19177730



There always has to be at least one richardhead...:rolleyes:
not right but at least it wasn't abusive

Damien 09-08-2012 09:24
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35461320)
Quite - there was a radio talk in last night about how 'jingoistic' we're being FGS! We spend decades trailing in the wake of and admiring countries which have invested in their proud, patriotic sportsmen/women and get results, then when we finally manage to emulate them and beat them at their own game we're supposed to feel guilty about it all and celebrating the fact. :confused: It's quite bizarre really...
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...012/08/110.jpg

Russ 09-08-2012 09:45
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If celebrating the fact that some of our best and world-beating athletes are mixed race, black, born in other countries etc is jingoism then I shall wear the badge with pride :)

TheDaddy 09-08-2012 13:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35461438)
If celebrating the fact that some of our best and world-beating athletes are mixed race, black, born in other countries etc is jingoism then I shall wear the badge with pride :)
Better not to notice those things at all imo, still never mind we might get there one day

Maggy 09-08-2012 15:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35461532)
Better not to notice those things at all imo, still never mind we might get there one day
Agreed..I'd rather think of them as American or Welsh or Ethiopian rather than what colour or race they are.:)

Russ 09-08-2012 17:22
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I'll celebrate their colour or race when the Mail decides to call them 'Plastic Brits'.

TheDaddy 09-08-2012 20:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35461578)
I'll celebrate their colour or race when the Mail decides to call them 'Plastic Brits'.
Who cares what they think, if they had any clue they'd know the plastic brits are carrying on a tradition from our most successful games ever where any one from anywhere in the empire could compete for us, I thought they liked tradition and the old ways.

Damien 10-08-2012 10:18
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00x3bdl

Nice story of how good the volunteers are.

Damien 10-08-2012 21:08
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So how should we end the Olympics?

Anything other than the entire stadium singing 'Always Look on The Bright Side of Life' will be a travesty IMO. :D

carlwaring 10-08-2012 22:02
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Get's my vote :)

Maggy 11-08-2012 00:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35461945)
So how should we end the Olympics?

Anything other than the entire stadium singing 'Always Look on The Bright Side of Life' will be a travesty IMO. :D

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oly...ice-Girls.html

Have you been peeking?

Quote:
The Spice Girls have been rehearsing for the Closing Ceremony at the London 2012 Olympics, with Geri Halliwell telling her bandmates how it should be done.

The band performed on top of five black cabs during the run-through for Sunday’s show.
Quote:
Eric Idle was also photographed rehearsing and is expected to lead the crowds in a mass singalong of Always Look On The Bright Side of Life.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19186010

There is also a rumour that Madness and the Who will be performing..and I've heard that Coldplay and Muse will be there.

Let us hope for Russ's sake that Adele won't be..;)

I suspect that most is conjecture and we will find out on Sunday.:)

Damien 11-08-2012 00:27
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AWESOME!!!

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Coldplay are doing a tour in America, they won't be there. Hopefully the Eric Idle thing is true though!

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If they end it with Always Look On The Bright Side of Life I can die a happy man (hopefully still a long time from now :p:).

Hugh 11-08-2012 23:12
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Nice to see Ivan taking it so well....

Guardian
Quote:
Russia's sports minister, Vitaly Mutko, has accused Britain of using political clout to win medals at the London Olympics.

danielf 11-08-2012 23:22
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Dear Mr. Beeb.

We understand that, with limited number of channels and red button options available on Freeview, you have to make some choices that may not be to everyone's liking. However, I'm sure that even the most ardent football fans will agree that you should not be showing a repeat of the football gold medal match when there are live gold medal matches (such as men's hockey) that you have chosen to ignore.

Thanks,
Mr. F.

martyh 11-08-2012 23:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35462357)
Nice to see Ivan taking it so well....

Guardian
WOW talk about sour grapes ,i bet there's a few russian athletes going to siberia after these games :D

Halcyon 12-08-2012 00:12
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Quality diving final with Tom Daley securing the Bronze.
This guy deserves it as he has worked so hard for it and he seems a great guy too.

:)

danielf 12-08-2012 00:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 35462383)
Quality diving final with Tom Daley securing the Bronze.
This guy deserves it as he has worked so hard for it and he seems a great guy too.

:)
How gay is David Beckham though. Caught on camera kissing his son at a jury sports event. :p: ;)

Maggy 12-08-2012 00:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35462392)
How gay is David Beckham though. Caught on camera kissing his son at a jury sports event. :p: ;)
Got to love him for doing so..Don't you know it makes a man look very sexy to the opposite sex because it shows someone whose not scared of his emotions.;)

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Just for fun..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-19222190

danielf 12-08-2012 01:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35462394)
Got to love him for doing so..Don't you know it makes a man look very sexy to the opposite sex because it shows someone whose not scared of his emotions.;)
No. The rules are strict. Kissing your son is allowed at all times, provided it's semi-discrete, and not on tv. Attending jury sports is a distinct no-no. Kissing your son on live tv at a jury sports event that's televised the world over is not acceptable. Period.

Maggy 12-08-2012 02:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35462410)
No. The rules are strict. Kissing your son is allowed at all times, provided it's semi-discrete, and not on tv. Attending jury sports is a distinct no-no. Kissing your son on live tv at a jury sports event that's televised the world over is not acceptable. Period.
Typical male BS..from an elf at that....;):p:

martyh 12-08-2012 09:37
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I'm sitting here waiting to take my wife to work and watching Andy Hunt(Chef de Mission) in a interview on the beeb and she pipes up " that must be a heluva job ,feeding all those athletes" .....bless her :D:D

Kymmy 12-08-2012 10:05
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A viewpoint we don't often see but often hear as the athletes are doing what they do is the physical reactions of the commentators

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19226904

Russ 12-08-2012 10:15
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Kudos to Michael Johnson for sportingly applauding him too :)

martyh 12-08-2012 11:15
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Who's changed their mind then ?,out of the nay sayers who think that the Olympics is a huge waste of money who ,if any, have changed their mind and now thinks that there is some benefit ?

Maggy 12-08-2012 12:49
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
It's not over yet..I'm looking forward to the Paralympics where we will do as well I'm sure.:)

martyh 12-08-2012 12:55
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35462476)
It's not over yet..I'm looking forward to the Paralympics where we will do as well I'm sure.:)
indeed ,it should be a spectacle in it's own right ,i was just wondering if any of the people who are against the Olympics have been sucked in by all the excitement and success and changed their views

Maggy 12-08-2012 13:16
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35462477)
indeed ,it should be a spectacle in it's own right ,i was just wondering if any of the people who are against the Olympics have been sucked in by all the excitement and success and changed their views
Some maybe but there will be many who use everything they can to try and push some political agenda..;)

Stuart 12-08-2012 15:54
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Just as an aside, I was listening to the comedian, Paul Sinha on Radio 4 (I say comedian, and while he is funny, I've only heard him on Radio 4). He made an interesting point. The media (and particularly the press) always seem to complain about our apparent lack of success in sports, but, over pretty much every single summer olympics we have consistently been in the top 10 of countries for numbers of gold models.

In fact, if you count the total number of golds won in all the Olympic games events, Team GB is fourth.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/...olympic-powers

Not bad for a tiny island with a relatively small population and chronically underfunded sports facilities.

It's the same with Football. The press is often critical of our national teams, but we normally end up with at least one team doing well in a given championship, and have won the World Cup on the odd occasion.

Maybe it's about time the Press concentrated a little less on our losses and pointed out our victories? I am not speaking specifically about the Olympics here (the Press have been good on this occasion), more about reporting on international sports events in general.

danielf 12-08-2012 17:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35462508)
Just as an aside, I was listening to the comedian, Paul Sinha on Radio 4 (I say comedian, and while he is funny, I've only heard him on Radio 4). He made an interesting point. The media (and particularly the press) always seem to complain about our apparent lack of success in sports, but, over pretty much every single summer olympics we have consistently been in the top 10 of countries for numbers of gold models.

In fact, if you count the total number of golds won in all the Olympic games events, Team GB is fourth.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/...olympic-powers

Not bad for a tiny island with a relatively small population and chronically underfunded sports facilities.
I think that's a little misleading. As far as I know, the all-time medal table is heavily biased towards the period before WW2. Back then fewer nations competed, and the UK was still a world power, which led to GB winning a disproportionate number of medals. This 'evened out' after WW2.

Osem 12-08-2012 17:28
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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35462394)
Got to love him for doing so..Don't you know it makes a man look very sexy to the opposite sex because it shows someone whose not scared of his emotions.;)
Well I must be right up there then in the sexy hunk stakes 'cos I still always kiss and hug our youngest despite him being almost 16.. :)

carlwaring 12-08-2012 18:23
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And despite his best efforts to stop you, I assume :D

martyh 12-08-2012 18:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35462532)
Well I must be right up there then in the sexy hunk stakes 'cos I still always kiss and hug our youngest despite him being almost 16.. :)
My son hits me :(

Hugh 12-08-2012 18:55
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Team GB singing/miming to "Don't Stop Me Now!".

Victoria Pendleton in a tiger suit - mraooooowwww!

Link

Maggy 12-08-2012 19:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35462552)
My son hits me :(
Do you hug him when he hits you?:erm:

Damien 12-08-2012 19:40
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This is going to be a very bittersweet closing ceremony. :(

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LETS HOST EURO 2024 :D

martyh 12-08-2012 19:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35462560)
Do you hug him when he hits you?:erm:
not any more ;)

carlwaring 12-08-2012 19:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35462553)
Team GB singing/miming to "Don't Stop Me Now!".
Very good.

Quote:
Victoria Pendleton in a tiger suit - mraooooowwww!
Indeed :D

Maggy 12-08-2012 20:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35462564)
not any more ;)
Maybe he's just not a very tactile person.Not everyone wants to hug that much.:)

martyh 12-08-2012 20:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35462597)
Maybe he's just not a very tactile person.Not everyone wants to hug that much.:)
maybe it's the way i cuddle him ,hands round neck and squeeze is ok isn't it ?

Kymmy 12-08-2012 21:00
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Depends if your hands are freezing cold? Then most will hit you ;)

Damien 12-08-2012 21:59
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Here we go!

gazzae 12-08-2012 22:31
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Funny how the sound quality increased when One Direction appeared.... :rolleyes:

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Good to see Sande getting a second chance to hit those notes she missed first time round. ;)

denphone 12-08-2012 22:33
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gazzae (Post 35462638)
Funny how the sound quality increased when One Direction appeared.... :rolleyes:

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Good to see Sande getting a second chance to hit those notes she missed first time round. ;)
Perhaps good old Gaz can give us a tune then.;)

martyh 12-08-2012 22:41
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Why isn't the Queen there ?

gazzae 12-08-2012 22:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35462644)
Perhaps good old Gaz can give us a tune then.;)
;)

All is right again, Elbow have turned up to save us.

danielf 12-08-2012 22:42
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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35462647)
Why isn't the Queen there ?
Parachuting down twice in as many weeks may be a bit too much for the old ticker?

martyh 12-08-2012 22:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35462650)
Parachuting down twice in as many weeks may be a bit too much for the old ticker?
or is she preparing for a solo :D and if so what is she going to sing ?

danielf 12-08-2012 22:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35462653)
or is she preparing for a solo :D and if so what is she going to sing ?
Surely, it's gotta be 'God Save the Queen'?

Hugh 12-08-2012 22:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35462655)
Surely, it's gotta be 'God Save the Queen'?
Nah - it will be 'Anarchy in the UK' :D

martyh 12-08-2012 23:10
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Elbow ...performing ...Open arms ....gotta love that one :D

Damien 12-08-2012 23:11
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That was nice.

Derek 12-08-2012 23:48
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I can't help thinking this closing ceremony would be better if I'd consumed a heroic quantity of mind altering drugs.

Have I missed something or is there any significance to the octopus?

Hugh 12-08-2012 23:50
Re: The London 2012 Olympics: Current affairs discussion
 
Nah - it's 'armless...

martyh 12-08-2012 23:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek (Post 35462678)
I can't help thinking this closing ceremony would be better if I'd consumed a heroic quantity of mind altering drugs.

Have I missed something or is there any significance to the octopus?

what octopus ?

gazzae 12-08-2012 23:52
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It's all gone a bit strange. I'm not sure if it is brilliantly good or terribly bad!

Derek 12-08-2012 23:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35462680)
what octopus ?
The one with 8 arms... :D

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I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.

A gun, 5 bullets and decent vantage point. :sniper:


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