Olympic supporters thread

[EGTC]

Sounds abit disrespectful, why did the American network do that?

Watched the Diving earlier. Ashame that Great Britain came 4th as I was hoping they'd get a medal.

[J Boyle]

Sounds abit disrespectful, why did the American network do that?

It used the same excuse that the IOC used for not including a moment of silence to those killed at the 1972 games...."It's supposed to be an entertainment event".

[EGTC]

It's sad that they took that view. I thought the USA liked to commemorate things like that.

[heslop01]

That's the first gold for Team GB!

[Edgar Brooks]

BBC's "Sports Editor" will be even more doleful, now that there's some good news to disappoint him; I wonder if he ever smiles.

[AutoStick]

GB won a Bronze in the men's rowing 8's---Rejoice !!!!!!!


But not if if you are 2 misinformed old farts like John Inverdale & Steve Redgrave !!


Their total NEGATIVE attitude & repulsive comments that we had not got Gold , spoilt it for me !!


I thought that they were about to order the crew out of the boat --& straight up against a wall to be executed .....


These 2 examples of abject misery would be better offf commenting on Zit Squeezing !!

[AutoStick]

Oh & poor old Zara & her mates didnt get Gold in the Horsey thingy -----I believe the Daily Mail has organised their hanging for tomorrow !!

[Edgar Brooks]

There must be two Stephen Redgraves, then, because the one, that I saw, said that the eight could have played it safe, and won silver, but he was proud of the way they gave it their all, and it just showed how good the Germans are.

[heslop01]

Bradley Wiggins, what an amazing athlete I was so happy that he got the gold today in the time trials! Plus a Bronze went to GB in that event also.

I'm curious now to see what the outcome will be when Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton {plus other GB athletes of course} start their campaigns inside the velodrome!

Plus a silver inside the pool tonight!

Not been a bad day all together for team GB

[J Boyle]

Oh & poor old Zara & her mates didnt get Gold in the Horsey thingy -----I believe the Daily Mail has organised their hanging for tomorrow !!

They wouldn't dare hang a horse in the UK!

[~Alan~]

Bradley Wiggins, what an amazing athlete I was so happy that he got the gold today in the time trials!

Interesting press conference too. He certainly has strong views on the
celebrity culture endemic in the UK.

[Al]

does it realy worry you that much ???? i mean realy ??? if so you should considder finding other things to do with your life !!

Wow - three spelling mistakes in one sentence!
When people read your posts, it just makes you sound like an illiterate uneducated moron - which I'm sure you're not...

[Newforest]

Noticed that as well Al!

Not sure where the seat contoversy is now, but my solution would be to shame the names of the sponsor, 'this seat bought by XXXX Ltd'. How quickly would these be filled up then?!

[robmack]

As to spelling mistakes, about 15 mins in, girl carrying a placard about the Suffragettes-spelt Suffragitte. Bad, Mr. Organiser.

[silver fox]

Very positive about the rest of the Olympics Arthur, but I thought the opening ceremony had a sickening lefty multicultural bias, even if it was extremely well done...

I really don't know what your beef is, it was not a political display at all or do you, like so many deluded Tories think that Industrial Revolution was only about industrialists and engineers getting rich and building things, that the atrocious conditions of workers never happened.

Not a major multi-culti fan, but don't deny that we do have a diverse population, incidentally possibly Tories don't like being reminded that in fact it was they who promoted the first major influx from the Caribbean in the search for cheap labour.

It was a brilliant show of our heritage warts and all, well concieved and enacted, with some tongue in cheek comedy, light entertainment and a superb finale.

[Al]

How dare you call me a Tory - don't you realise that's tantamount to a racist remark hereabouts?
Any way - Tories are far too liberal for my liking...

[waco]

Barking..................

[Al]

Because my views don't agree with yours?
Now that's what I call a balanced viewpoint... WACO...

[Arthur Pewtey]

Meanwhile, back at the thread.... What a great day GB had yesterday, some great performances but all overshadowed by Michael Phelps with now a total of 20 Olympic medals. Stunning. Mind Sir Chris did all right as well...

[waco]

Al.....are you saying your views are balanced...........

[Edgar Brooks]

Yes, a chip on each shoulder.

[Lincoln 7]

Having been imobilised for a time, I have nothing to do but watch the T.V. Not beeing one to watch sporting events in general, I was dubious re the Olympic Games, however, I "Got the fever" and watched quite a lot, hearing how some get up at 3 Am to train, ending at 10pm.
Every medal we won was won through nothing more than total dedication, and considering the size of some Nations choices of atheletes,from who they can pick the very best, due to the size of population, ie China 1.3 Billion, I can only think of one word to express my feelings for all those that won medals for Team G.B.

OUTSTANDING

Jim.

Lincoln .7

[bazv]

And very nice to see you back Jim

rgds baz

PS-havent forgotten about Film,but still not got me PC working 100% yet LOL

[tornado64]

on this monumental day for british sport it was good to see the footballers stay true to form and go out on penalties !!

[tornado64]

mo , jess , long jump , cycling and rowing , what terrific inspiration and role models for our young

not forgetting all the superb bronze and silver winners that are just as good

what people forget is third best in the world is a magnificent achievement !!

[j_jza80]

Rule Britannia!
Well done team GB!

[heslop01]

An amazing day overall, six gold medals and one silver.

I was so happy for Jess Ennis, especially after her injury taking her out of Beijing but now she's got the medal she truly deserves.

Mo Farah, in my view, is an inspiration to the fact that he came to our country from Somalia and has gave back to the society something truly remarkable and magical. I'm thrilled for his triumph tonight and it was such a great sprint toward the finish line, amazing!

The long jump as well - brilliant performance!

Rowing - great way to end the final day of the regatta, seeing one of the athletes shouting " WE JUST WON THE OLYMPICS! " was such a special moment.

All in all, well done for such a Special, Super, Stupendous Saturday Team GB!

[ppp]

It looked like a pretty rough start for team GB, things were not going well.

By yesterday (or the day before yesterday now technically!) they'd really pulled it back, and I was going to make a post about how brilliantly they'd done.

I was out all day today (Sat) and so I've only just had a chance to see the latest....

14

gold

medals

7 silver

8 bronze

29 in total

the best day in 104 years

these guys and girls are a real credit to themselves, and to team GB. The results speak for themselves. That said, the athletes who did not win are still extremely impressive due to the dedication they've shown in their training!

[tornado64]

for head of population our medal score actualy makes us world no1 even though we are 3rd to china and america in actual medal numbers !!

[Lincoln 7]

And very nice to see you back Jim

rgds baz

PS-havent forgotten about Film,but still not got me PC working 100% yet LOL

Thanks baz. BTW "For those in peril" was on the TV one or two Sundays ago. Nice to see the ASRs. in all weathers, they were there.
Cheers baz.
Jim.
Lincoln .7