London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

marco_polo

Motorist wrote: »

Pudsy33 wrote: »

I really shouldn't bite, but tell me, how is Women Boxing and sailing a side show? I find it funny you have picked out 2 of the 3 event we have been competitive in.

I think women's boxing is a joke. It's what you see in Tallaght at 3am on the street. It should be left to the men. What next - men doing synchronised swimming ? And also, the medals are devalued - win one fight in boxing against an opponent and you have a medal.

Sailing is a ponce sport not accessible to the masses. I wonder how many of the local lads in Ballyfermot were out sailing at the weekend. I'm sure there are many people walking around with far superior natural ability for sailing who have never attempted it. It's a bit removed from football, for example, where you need a €5 ball and two jumpers to act as goal posts.

Not many, sailing conditions were very poor in Ballyfermot this weekend.

mike65

Just watching Laura Trott on review of the day programme, I've decided I'm going to abduct adopt her

Motorist

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

If Derval o Rourke won Gold you properly say that jumping over Hurdles is a joke.

I dont want go down the low road, but your comments suggest to me that you know nothing about Boxing.

We are great country to knock our own.

I did it for 4 years. Gave it up because coming to work with the odd black eye was a bit of a problem and was only doing it for fitness

My name is URL

Why do they play that stupid trumpet music in the stands during games? It reminds me of a raging bull tearing participants to shreds.

Something that the Beach Volleyball is sorely lacking in

Pudsy33

Motorist wrote: »

I think women's boxing is a joke. It's what you see in Tallaght at 3am on the street. It should be left to the men. What next - men doing synchronised swimming ? And also, the medals are devalued - win one fight in boxing against an opponent and you have a medal.

Sailing is a ponce sport not accessible to the masses. I wonder how many of the local lads in Ballyfermot were out sailing at the weekend. I'm sure there are many people walking around with far superior natural ability for sailing who have never attempted it. It's a bit removed from football, for example, where you need a €5 ball and two jumpers to act as goal posts.

****ing hell, where to start. Firstly, you have managed to insult both women and the working class in one fell swoop. Well done. Have you watched the womens boxing at any point? It is up to par with the mens, in terms of entertainment and skill. Tbh i was sceptical at first, but the quality of the fight has equalled, and in some cases bettered, the men. As pointed out before in this thread, Katie was in that position as she is a world champion, most other had a extra round. Pus, you had to qualify, and they had to fight to even get their sports there, so you could say Katies 130 fights led to that point.

On sailing, I agree its not accessible to the masses, but it is hugely skilful and physically demanding. Worthy of a place in the games.

Diego Maradona

garv123 wrote: »

http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=9644

That was a huge waste of 5 minutes, thanks.

garv123

Motorist wrote: »

I did it for 4 years. Gave it up because coming to work with the odd black eye was a bit of a problem and was only doing it for fitness

Should be working on your defence a bit more so instead of trolling

keith16

My name is URL wrote: »

Why do they play that stupid trumpet music in the stands during games? It reminds me of a raging bull tearing participants to shreds.

Something that the Beach Volleyball is sorely lacking in

I remember this starting at the 2007 Rugby world cup in France. You would hear it at a good few Rugby games since.

I heard it in the beach volleyball and thought it was a bit random, but the crowd all bleat like sheep whenever they hear it.

titan18

mike65 wrote: »

Just watching Laura Trott on review of the day programme, I've decided I'm going to abduct adopt her

Want to share?

Jimoslimos

LordSutch wrote: »

I find this olympics to be totally compelling to watch, and it will be sorely missed when it ends in just five days time
Wonder will there be a 'Big Style' closing ceremony on par with the opening ceremony? Lookin forward to hearing that massive bell again.

I'm interested to see what Rio bring for the handover.

London didn't cover themselves in glory at Beijing with that shambles of a red bus, Beckham, some dross of a 'popstar' (can't remember her name) AND Boris waving the flag and looking totally out of place. Certainly not an auspicious start!

Motorist

garv123 wrote: »

Should be working on your defence a bit more so instead of trolling

You get them easy enough when sparring, even if you catch a bit of a glove. I gave it up, was enjoyable though.

My name is URL

keith16 wrote: »

I remember this starting at the 2007 Rugby world cup in France. You would hear it at a good few Rugby games since.

I heard it in the beach volleyball and thought it was a bit random, but the crowd all bleat like sheep whenever they hear it.

What a bunch of knobheads. I hope one of the steps on an unexploded mine.

keith16

Motorist wrote: »

You get them easy enough when sparring, even if you catch a bit of a glove. Enjoyable though.

Dwight Schrute ladies and gentlemen.

paulgeog

mike65 wrote: »

Just watching Laura Trott on review of the day programme, I've decided I'm going to abduct adopt her

Anyone else hear Gabby Logan call her Laura Twat just there?:D

keith16

My name is URL wrote: »

What a bunch of knobheads. I hope one of the steps on an unexploded mine.

Harsh. But fair.

Kerrydude1981

mike65 wrote: »

Just watching Laura Trott on review of the day programme, I've decided I'm going to abduct adopt her

Here you go guys

http://www.site-fusion.co.uk/files/writeable/uploads/webfusion29129/image/00000000lg048_manchester_br.jpg

westendgirlie

fionnsda wrote: »

they have about 310 tonnes not 4600

http://www.telegraph.co.uk

Over 500 pages and you still haven't copped on that this thread is about sport

paulgeog

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Here you go guys

http://www.site-fusion.co.uk/files/writeable/uploads/webfusion29129/image/00000000lg048_manchester_br.jpg

The Queen (Vic) is dead, long live the Queen!

el diablo

Well done Michael Conlon. We're drowning in medals now and Katie will turn bronze to silver tomorrow.

When's the wee ginger lad fighting again?

fionnsda

westendgirlie wrote: »

Over 500 pages and you still haven't copped on that this thread is about sport

ok ok keep your nickers on!

Diego Maradona

el diablo wrote: »

Well done Michael Conlon. We're drowning in medals now and Katie will turn bronze to silver tomorrow.

When's the wee ginger lad fighting again?

Tomorrow @ 20:45

Motorist

keith16 wrote: »

And sitting in front of a mindless TV like that is clearly the right place for you.

Smart TV you must have.

The_Kew_Tour

el diablo wrote: »

Well done Michael Conlon. We're drowning in medals now and Katie will turn bronze to silver tomorrow.

When's the wee ginger lad fighting again?

Barnes? tomorrow 8.45

Nevin is on Friday at 2pm

Katie is tomorrow at 2pm

fryup

el diablo wrote: »

Well done Michael Conlon. We're drowning in medals now and Katie will turn bronze to silver tomorrow.

yep, we're ankle deep in them:cool:

mathproblem

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Here you go guys

http://www.site-fusion.co.uk/files/writeable/uploads/webfusion29129/image/00000000lg048_manchester_br.jpg

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Laura+Trott+Olympics+Day+10+Cycling+Track+YJG7EaE1Gkqx.jpg

She's gorgeous alright. Can't believe there's not a hot Olympians thread somewhere.

mike65

I prefer her as a wide eyed giggly blonde myself.

mathproblem

Makes for a nice redhead too..

http://www.site-fusion.co.uk/files/writeable/uploads/webfusion29129/image/laura-trott.jpg

The_Kew_Tour

mathproblem wrote: »

Makes for a nice redhead too..

http://www.site-fusion.co.uk/files/writeable/uploads/webfusion29129/image/laura-trott.jpg

She is cute! I like cute.

Hopefully Katie will be one step away from Holy Grail come tomorrow evening.

She should win with bit to spare.

WumBuster

Seems katie Taylor is really hitting the headlines all over the world. Even TIME has an article on her calling her ''the Queen of the Ring'' http://olympics.time.com/2012/08/07/irelands-best-hope-for-gold-boxer-katie-taylor-punches-her-way-into-womens-semi-final/

I hope she dosent end up choking with all this attention.

And the Aussies did a very cheeky article on her. now edited. http://www.smh.com.au/olympics/news-london-2012/irish-eyeing-gold-as-taylor-swings-into-action-20120807-23qth.html

keith16

mathproblem wrote: »

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Laura+Trott+Olympics+Day+10+Cycling+Track+YJG7EaE1Gkqx.jpg

She's gorgeous alright. Can't believe there's not a hot Olympians thread somewhere.

I feel like starting it but seems like it's a bit late in the day now