Olympic: Gymnastics.
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Judging by the posts here we're the sore losers, despite over achieving!smiffyboy said:Japanese were sore losers, feel gutted for the lads did so so well
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The consolation is that we had the softest relegation. From Gold to Silver or Bronze to nowt would both have been bigger blows0
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the guys done fantastic--just such a bitter taste to see it go from silver to bronze.0
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As a mere mortal, normal bloke I have absolutely no idea how they managed to do some of that stuff.
Disappointing re:the appeal but still got to be pleased with a medal.
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Well done, the boys done good!0
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Guys I am actually in a position to add a bit of insight into this hopefully.
My brother is the event organiser for the gymnastics at the Olympics and has lived and breathed the sport for pretty much thirty years, first as a half decent gymnast, secondly as a judge and for many of those as a coach. Giving up a lot of stuff along the way.
I got off the phone to him about an hour ago, and hopefully this will make people feel a bit better about the result.
Firstly and most importantly, the judges decision was correct. He told me that and the team know that and have accepted it, it's a given. What followed that just sums up what sets us apart from other countries as far as I'm concerned...
He went up to the team to offer his hand in congratulations after the Bronze was announced and to paraphrase slightly they replied.. "f**K that, we're not doing handshakes, only proper big hugs!!" and that's exactly what they did.
To coin a footballers phrase, they are absolutely over the moon and massively proud of what they have achieved and rightly so.
I for one, feel massively proud of the boys and so should the rest of Britain. It's a wonderful achievement for a little island punching way above it's weight as far as I'm concerned.
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I understand all the above, but if the situation was reversed, would Team GB have complained to the judges or just accept that they lost ?????0
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Nice one Red_..0
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when you look at some of the countries with real historical pedigree in this event we beat then that bronze was just unbelievable, respect to the lads for getting the job done!0
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Is your brother Ben Murphy, Murph?red_murph said:Guys I am actually in a position to add a bit of insight into this hopefully.
My brother is the event organiser for the gymnastics at the Olympics and has lived and breathed the sport for pretty much thirty years, first as a half decent gymnast, secondly as a judge and for many of those as a coach. Giving up a lot of stuff along the way.
I got off the phone to him about an hour ago, and hopefully this will make people feel a bit better about the result.
Firstly and most importantly, the judges decision was correct. He told me that and the team know that and have accepted it, it's a given. What followed that just sums up what sets us apart from other countries as far as I'm concerned...
He went up to the team to offer his hand in congratulations after the Bronze was announced and to paraphrase slightly they replied.. "f**K that, we're not doing handshakes, only proper big hugs!!" and that's exactly what they did.
To coin a footballers phrase, they are absolutely over the moon and massively proud of what they have achieved and rightly so.
I for one, feel massively proud of the boys and so should the rest of Britain. It's a wonderful achievement for a little island punching way above it's weight as far as I'm concerned.0 - Sponsored links:
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I'd like to think that we'd just shook the hands with the medal winners and got on with it, but who knows?golfaddick said:I understand all the above, but if the situation was reversed, would Team GB have complained to the judges or just accept that they lost ?????
As others have said, the lads done exceptionally well to get the bronze, so it's a "well done" from me.0 -
just watching the boys on bbc three now getting interviewed on a roof top at the olympic park, 11 o'clock at night and a big crowd down the bottom going mental for'em! love it.0
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BIG_ROB said:
I'd like to think that we'd just shook the hands with the medal winners and got on with it, but who knows?golfaddick said:I understand all the above, but if the situation was reversed, would Team GB have complained to the judges or just accept that they lost ?????
As others have said, the lads done exceptionally well to get the bronze, so it's a "well done" from me.
No we would've moaned that no one wanted us to get a medal and jeopardised their own medals for ours
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LOL. Yes he is redlane. I hope I've not just stitched him up in anyway!! He'd bloody kill me.redlanered said:
Is your brother Ben Murphy, Murph?red_murph said:Guys I am actually in a position to add a bit of insight into this hopefully.
My brother is the event organiser for the gymnastics at the Olympics and has lived and breathed the sport for pretty much thirty years, first as a half decent gymnast, secondly as a judge and for many of those as a coach. Giving up a lot of stuff along the way.
I got off the phone to him about an hour ago, and hopefully this will make people feel a bit better about the result.
Firstly and most importantly, the judges decision was correct. He told me that and the team know that and have accepted it, it's a given. What followed that just sums up what sets us apart from other countries as far as I'm concerned...
He went up to the team to offer his hand in congratulations after the Bronze was announced and to paraphrase slightly they replied.. "f**K that, we're not doing handshakes, only proper big hugs!!" and that's exactly what they did.
To coin a footballers phrase, they are absolutely over the moon and massively proud of what they have achieved and rightly so.
I for one, feel massively proud of the boys and so should the rest of Britain. It's a wonderful achievement for a little island punching way above it's weight as far as I'm concerned.
Do you know him fella? Has a good connection to the Europa club in Bexley.
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I used to work with him (he never commented on the pics of Bartram & Hales on my wall...), but all my kids were/are gymnasts and my wife is volunteering at the O2, so yes we know Ben pretty well - a good guy but you should get him to The Valley more!red_murph said:
LOL. Yes he is redlane. I hope I've not just stitched him up in anyway!! He'd bloody kill me.redlanered said:
Is your brother Ben Murphy, Murph?red_murph said:Guys I am actually in a position to add a bit of insight into this hopefully.
My brother is the event organiser for the gymnastics at the Olympics and has lived and breathed the sport for pretty much thirty years, first as a half decent gymnast, secondly as a judge and for many of those as a coach. Giving up a lot of stuff along the way.
I got off the phone to him about an hour ago, and hopefully this will make people feel a bit better about the result.
Firstly and most importantly, the judges decision was correct. He told me that and the team know that and have accepted it, it's a given. What followed that just sums up what sets us apart from other countries as far as I'm concerned...
He went up to the team to offer his hand in congratulations after the Bronze was announced and to paraphrase slightly they replied.. "f**K that, we're not doing handshakes, only proper big hugs!!" and that's exactly what they did.
To coin a footballers phrase, they are absolutely over the moon and massively proud of what they have achieved and rightly so.
I for one, feel massively proud of the boys and so should the rest of Britain. It's a wonderful achievement for a little island punching way above it's weight as far as I'm concerned.
Do you know him fella? Has a good connection to the Europa club in Bexley.0 -
Golfie, going on a brief conversation it isn't looked upon as a complaint fella. It was an enquiry, which teams are perfectly entitled to ask and in this case was proven right. They took time to deliberate it and came to the right decision, much like the third umpire in cricket I suppose.golfaddick said:I understand all the above, but if the situation was reversed, would Team GB have complained to the judges or just accept that they lost ?????
Gutted it happened but thems the rules and we have to take it on the chin, happens a fair bit by all accounts, just unfortunate timing on our account given the circumstances and the pressure.
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I've got to say, that was f***ing incredible. Hats off - every time I see those blokes on the rings doing the crucifix I'm absolutely astonished - it looks completely impossible. Quality performance, great entertainment.0
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Ha ha, he wouldn't have mate. Despite my Grandad, my dad and me all being Addicks he supports the scousers!!! He wouldn't have a clue who Killer was! ;0) Trust me we've tried to convert him and my niece has a Charlton kit, so never give up hope.redlanered said:
I used to work with him (he never commented on the pics of Bartram & Hales on my wall...), but all my kids were/are gymnasts and my wife is volunteering at the O2, so yes we know Ben pretty well - a good guy but you should get him to The Valley more!red_murph said:
LOL. Yes he is redlane. I hope I've not just stitched him up in anyway!! He'd bloody kill me.redlanered said:
Is your brother Ben Murphy, Murph?red_murph said:Guys I am actually in a position to add a bit of insight into this hopefully.
My brother is the event organiser for the gymnastics at the Olympics and has lived and breathed the sport for pretty much thirty years, first as a half decent gymnast, secondly as a judge and for many of those as a coach. Giving up a lot of stuff along the way.
I got off the phone to him about an hour ago, and hopefully this will make people feel a bit better about the result.
Firstly and most importantly, the judges decision was correct. He told me that and the team know that and have accepted it, it's a given. What followed that just sums up what sets us apart from other countries as far as I'm concerned...
He went up to the team to offer his hand in congratulations after the Bronze was announced and to paraphrase slightly they replied.. "f**K that, we're not doing handshakes, only proper big hugs!!" and that's exactly what they did.
To coin a footballers phrase, they are absolutely over the moon and massively proud of what they have achieved and rightly so.
I for one, feel massively proud of the boys and so should the rest of Britain. It's a wonderful achievement for a little island punching way above it's weight as far as I'm concerned.
Do you know him fella? Has a good connection to the Europa club in Bexley.
That's great to hear, and a small world we live in!
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Good God almighty - I think I'm in love. One of those Russian gymnasts today was unbelievable. Dug out an interview with her (it's in Russian - so turn the sound down and drool...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EXnk6lf6JY&feature=player_embedded#! Her name's Ксения Афанасьева - which (I think) is Khsenya Afanisjieva (or similar).
AWOOOGAH
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A 39 year old Bulgarian just did the rings. Wow.0
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Apparently Beth Tweddle's doing a WR breaking difficulty on the uneven bars0
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yep, the scream in the stadium was awesome when they just introduced her.
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Awww great routine, but the steps gonna cost her
15.916, silver for the moment0 -
Now in Bronze with the All Around winner and one of the best Japanese gymnasts left0
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now in 3rd..... with 2 to go....0
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Near faultless apart from the dismount. The steps definitely cost her unfortunately :0(0
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Just the American to go, Beth still in Bronze0
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Bronze for Tweddle. Loving the "Croydon Facelifts" ;-)0
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She slipped up, only got a 14.9, so Tweddle gets a Bronze!0
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Yay Bronze!!!!!! Well done Beth! longest wait ever!0
