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Olympics 2024
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If you have BT Sport, now TNT, you get Discovery+ free.Hal1x said:Really disappointed that the Olympics are only on restricted BBC coverage, used to love watching the heats of the athletics on the red button, plus sports I wouldn't normally watch like the canoeing, or open water swimming etc. I don't think many will subscribe to Discovery+ for the Olympics alone.0 -
Unfortunately in the eyes of some Murray will never be forgiven for not being English.3
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And Jason Kenny. Between them, the Kennys are more successful Olympians and world title winners than a lot of countries.SporadicAddick said:
Redgrave - 5 golds at 5 olympicsCallumcafc said:On the Andy Murray thing, yes he won “only” three Grand Slam titles during his career.If you take the 12 year span between his first Grand Slam appearance and the major injury he suffered in 2017, 42/52 slams & Olympics titles were won by three men who are the greatest to ever play the sport - we will likely never see domination like that ever again.
The ten major honours in 12 years that weren’t won by those men were shared as below:
- Juan Martin Del Potro (1)
- Andy Murray (5)
- Stan Wawrinka (3)
- Marin Cilic (1)
Murray quite easily the best ever British tennis player, male or female, and IMO gets into contention for best ever British sportsperson too.
Pinsent - 4 in 4
Chris Hoy
Laura Trott
Adam Peaty
a very quick 5 Olympians off the top of my head who you could argue would challenge Murray for that title..
there will be dozens over the years that would be in the same position.0 -
Shame on you. GB women play on Sunday.Weegie Addick said:So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started.1 -
I don’t think Ireland have been a home nation since the 1920’s?!Weegie Addick said:So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started.1 -
Wearing an Argentinian shirt you mean?Wheresmeticket said:Unfortunately in the eyes of some Murray will never be forgiven for not being English.1 -
I enjoyed that banter from Murray, after he was given stick by a reporter first about Scotland not being at a World Cup. He’s got a dry personality and humour which some people can’t handle.6
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Yeah he has always been quite funny away from the court. Great tennis player but not our greatest sportsman - in my opinion.3
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Paraguayan actually.KBslittlesis said:
Wearing an Argentinian shirt you mean?Wheresmeticket said:Unfortunately in the eyes of some Murray will never be forgiven for not being English.
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He didn’t actually wear a Paraguay shirt, he joked about it after being ribbed about Scotland not being there.
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Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete2
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?cafcdave123 said:Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to compete0 -
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shine166 said:
?cafcdave123 said:Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to competeHe’s been picked but will stay outside the Olympic village, presumably because of the age of some of the competitors staying there1 -
Shouldn’t be anywhere near the Olympics.cafcdave123 said:shine166 said:
?cafcdave123 said:Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to competeHe’s been picked but will stay outside the Olympic village, presumably because of the age of some of the competitors staying there9 -
The Olympic bit is purely secondary.cafcdave123 said:Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to competeI cannot understand how a) he only got a 4 year sentence and b) how he was allowed out after serving just one of those 4 years.Unbelievable.7 -
It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.1
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A lot of people had similar fears about London 2012, with an understandable emphasis on possible terrorist attacks. I was pretty worried about it myself right up until I sat down to watch Danny Boyle's masterpiece. Within about the first minute, everything changed.stop_shouting said:It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
I'm going to sit down tonight and watch their opening ceremony and hope for exactly the same.3 -
He only served one year for raping a 12 year old.cafcdave123 said:shine166 said:
?cafcdave123 said:Anyway, I’m boycotting the olympics as they allow child rapists to competeHe’s been picked but will stay outside the Olympic village, presumably because of the age of some of the competitors staying there
Sometimes our justice system sickens me.0 -
But it was policed within an inch of it's life.PragueAddick said:
A lot of people had similar fears about London 2012, with an understandable emphasis on possible terrorist attacks. I was pretty worried about it myself right up until I sat down to watch Danny Boyle's masterpiece. Within about the first minute, everything changed.stop_shouting said:It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
I'm going to sit down tonight and watch their opening ceremony and hope for exactly the same.
I know because I was in the middle of it.
I just hope the French police are doing exactly the same & more.1 -
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All the more impressive then, that when I actually pitched up, with my Czech brother-in-law, all we encountered were smiling policemen and lots of wonderful, enthusiastic volunteers. My BiL had never been to London before, and had the time of his life, memories he treasures. The worst thing that happened was that we went down to the Tudor Barn in Eltham to watch Mo Farah in the 10k because we'd already their big screen in the garden. The twats kept the sound off because there was a wedding party in the upstairs room.KBslittlesis said:
But it was policed within an inch of it's life.PragueAddick said:
A lot of people had similar fears about London 2012, with an understandable emphasis on possible terrorist attacks. I was pretty worried about it myself right up until I sat down to watch Danny Boyle's masterpiece. Within about the first minute, everything changed.stop_shouting said:It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
I'm going to sit down tonight and watch their opening ceremony and hope for exactly the same.
I know because I was in the middle of it.
I just hope the French police are doing exactly the same & more.
I'd like it to go like that for the Paris because the French get a bad rap from too many Brits, and they have made hugely impressive investments in stuff that will benefit Paris for years to come while not building too many new sports facilities with no future. And it's not their fault that the bloody Russians have been allowed in.2 -
I’ve only just realised the Olympics are on. God knows how I’ve managed to miss that.2
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Yes, this appears to have started today. I can't see that anyone has claimed responsibility so given the country-wide coordination, it feels a bit Russian. Or maybe I'm spending too much time on Reddit.stop_shouting said:It’s gonna be a shit show isn’t it. Completely over shadowed by protestors and tic toc mugs doing pranks I fear.
My main interest is in the men's basketball. USA have sent a 'dream team' so are strong favourites but anything can happen over 40 minutes a game. That's on Eurosport 6, wherever the hell that is.0 -
Love the Opening Ceremony1
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Northern Ireland competitors can choose to represent either Team GB or Ireland. Irish rugby is unified north and south anywayse9addick said:
I don’t think Ireland have been a home nation since the 1920’s?!Weegie Addick said:So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started.0 -
Usain Bolt and myself have 8 gold medals between us.AddicksAddict said:
And Jason Kenny. Between them, the Kennys are more successful Olympians and world title winners than a lot of countries.SporadicAddick said:
Redgrave - 5 golds at 5 olympicsCallumcafc said:On the Andy Murray thing, yes he won “only” three Grand Slam titles during his career.If you take the 12 year span between his first Grand Slam appearance and the major injury he suffered in 2017, 42/52 slams & Olympics titles were won by three men who are the greatest to ever play the sport - we will likely never see domination like that ever again.
The ten major honours in 12 years that weren’t won by those men were shared as below:
- Juan Martin Del Potro (1)
- Andy Murray (5)
- Stan Wawrinka (3)
- Marin Cilic (1)
Murray quite easily the best ever British tennis player, male or female, and IMO gets into contention for best ever British sportsperson too.
Pinsent - 4 in 4
Chris Hoy
Laura Trott
Adam Peaty
a very quick 5 Olympians off the top of my head who you could argue would challenge Murray for that title..
there will be dozens over the years that would be in the same position.1 -
I know, not sure that makes Ireland a home nation though?killerandflash said:
Northern Ireland competitors can choose to represent either Team GB or Ireland. Irish rugby is unified north and south anywayse9addick said:
I don’t think Ireland have been a home nation since the 1920’s?!Weegie Addick said:So Ireland (and therefore all home nations interest) gone from the rugby before the Olympics have even officially started.0 -
I liked the idea, but feels slightly devoid of atmosphere.Callumcafc said:Love the Opening Ceremony0 -
Typical of the French, putting lots of foreigners on small boats17
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Oh good....Bad Manners are doing a turn 😅0
