London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

steve9859 · 29-07-2012 04:20PM

Border-Rat wrote: »

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/london-2012/9434744/London-2012-Olympics-Empty-seats-on-the-opening-day-prompts-investigation.html#disqus_thread

Kinda ironic that nobody turns up because they've bankrupted themselves, which will only add to their 5 trillion debt. A gamble that did not pay off.

There weren't a million people on the streets watching the cycle race, no? Take it somewhere else.....

funnights74 · 29-07-2012 04:24PM

Dressage on earlier, wtf is that doing in d olympics, pure wind up. Why r the basketballer guys using a hot cross bun?

Border-Rat · 29-07-2012 04:29PM

steve9859 wrote: »

There weren't a million people on the streets watching the cycle race, no? Take it somewhere else.....

So lets see, an article by the Telegraph on the Olympics, with over 1,000 comments is not worthy on a threat stickied for the Olympics?

Pudsy33 · 29-07-2012 04:30PM

Hopefully Rte will tevevise our badminton player later

whendovescry · 29-07-2012 04:31PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Hopefully Rte will tevevise our badminton player later

Do you know what time that is on?

Sheeps · 29-07-2012 04:34PM

Ireland doing well in the sailing until that last leg.

kwestfan08 · 29-07-2012 04:36PM

whendovescry wrote: »

Do you know what time that is on?

Around 7.10pm afaik.

Latchy · 29-07-2012 04:36PM

Border-Rat wrote: »

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/london-2012/9434744/London-2012-Olympics-Empty-seats-on-the-opening-day-prompts-investigation.html#disqus_thread

Kinda ironic that nobody turns up because they've bankrupted themselves, which will only add to their 5 trillion debt. A gamble that did not pay off.

Considering all tickets for many events were sold out , how many freebees were allocated to corporate groups and individuals who had no interest in the sport ? It's farcical when the public try and and can't buy any .

Pudsy33 · 29-07-2012 04:37PM

whendovescry wrote: »

Do you know what time that is on?

http://www.olympicsport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Schedule-for-Qualified-Athletes-3.pdf

Session starts at 7 09, rte seem to think she will play at 8 09

steve9859 · 29-07-2012 04:37PM

Border-Rat wrote: »

So lets see, an article by the Telegraph on the Olympics, with over 1,000 comments is not worthy on a threat stickied for the Olympics?

When you select one piece to make some kind of point (not sure what) and ignore the other pieces (many in the same paper) talking about the great crowds on the road race and at other venues (which are in the majority), no! Just trying to stir, I guess.....

Rascasse · 29-07-2012 04:45PM

Border-Rat wrote: »

So lets see, an article by the Telegraph on the Olympics, with over 1,000 comments is not worthy on a threat stickied for the Olympics?

All it says is the empty seats are largely due to no-shows from sponsors, corporates and IOC allocation. The only major venues with lack of ticket sales is football which is hardly surprising. And, in a move that I am sure will delight you, they have allowed off duty servicemen to use the vacant VIP seats. A nice reward for their hard work don't you think?

Such bitter posts. I do love the irony of the "they've bankrupted themselves" post, though. Keep that up.

Capt'n Midnight · 29-07-2012 04:48PM

Namlub wrote: »

Bit manky how some of the swimmers drink from the pool then spit it back in...

if any of the Team GB swimmers want see gold in the swimming they've got to pee in the pool :pac:

Pherekydes · 29-07-2012 04:49PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

http://www.olympicsport.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Schedule-for-Qualified-Athletes-3.pdf

Session starts at 7 09, rte seem to think she will play at 8 09

20:17 is the official start time.

See the official website.

Jesus Shaves · 29-07-2012 04:51PM

Brazil win 3-1, Oscar looks like a quality player, great signing for Chelsea
Can't see beyond Brazil for the gold medal with the quality they possess

opinion guy · 29-07-2012 04:56PM

Larianne wrote: »

She was amazing on the uneven bars. :eek:

Just saw the rerun of that. Holy crap :eek:

Pudsy33 · 29-07-2012 04:59PM

Does anyone know if Eoin's second run in the canoe will be shown?

Richard Hillman · 29-07-2012 05:01PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Does anyone know if Eoin's second run in the canoe will be shown?

They are showing the comp now on RTE so i would imagine they are just waiting for his run.

Capt'n Midnight · 29-07-2012 05:05PM

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Does anyone know if Eoin's second run in the canoe will be shown?

If you have SKY / Freesat or Free to Air satellite you can all of the canoeing - see my previous posts

oppenheimer1 · 29-07-2012 05:07PM

Rascasse wrote: »

All it says is the empty seats are largely due to no-shows from sponsors, corporates and IOC allocation. ...

The empty seats are a real disappointment imo as they are all the best locations. I was watching some of the swimming highlights earlier and while the gods was packed, the lower tier was practically empty. I suspect these seats are mostly sponsor ticket allocation. I would have loved a ticket to the aquatics but missed out in the lottery. It is then rather annoying to see people who weren't arsed to take up their free seats.

The IOC need to take a real hard look at themselves and ask whether the way they treat the host cities with their demands, really serves the goal of bring sport to all.