View Full Version : Olympics: Whos actually looking forward to it?
So, its here. 3 days to go. The greatest spectacle on earth and all that, whos actually looking forward to it? (Travelling and getting about aside)
What are you looking forward to?
Jinxy43
24-07-12, 08:04 AM
When its finished, and I can then stop this stupid shift pattern I'm on.
maviczap
24-07-12, 08:08 AM
Well I can't take any holiday during the Olympic's or Para Olympics, so I'm a bit biased against them :smt019
I will be watching the cycling on TV when I can, as all the road events are on when I''m working, so I can't even go to see them if I wanted.:twisted:
Couldn't get ticket for the track events either, so watching them on TV.
Still I've saved some money haven't I :(
Littlepeahead
24-07-12, 09:39 AM
I have to go through airport style security to get into my office each day. Can't even carry a bottle of water with me now in this boiling hot weather. And as I have to travel through Stratford and Baker Street to get to my office which is an Olympic venue it's a proper PITA. May just work from home starting on Thursday.
I'm also going to unplug the TV from Friday morning, as I can't stand sport on TV, except cricket of course, but for the Leeds Test I'll be away so won't even see it.
Roll on 13th August when Lord's reverts back to being a cricket ground instead of the venue for posh darts.
punyXpress
24-07-12, 09:43 AM
Bring 'em on!
The more people watching either there or on the box, the clearer Her Majesty's Highways will be for a little play.
Signed: your Northern Scribe ( miserable burger )
ps - couldn't find a pollhole to suit me.
Jayneflakes
24-07-12, 09:56 AM
Not even the slightest interest from me, well apart from shouting at Dow Chemicals for Bhopal!
Keep your eye on the news for the nasty little things that they slip through hoping the the sports will over shadow it. Not that politicians ever have a history of such skulduggery. :-|
femaleacid
24-07-12, 10:18 AM
Doesn't interest me, never has!
Most people don't even care about the Olympics but because its in London, its a huge huge thing! Strange...
Id rather go on a nice bike ride with my partner than watch Olympics!
I like the Olympics. I like most events except the football and hockey. The main reason why i like it is its one persons lifetime acheivement to get to this point. There is lots of personal sacrifice and drive for that once day/race etc. Far better than football and their overpayed whinging.
Never really wanted to go, and still dont. I will watch what i can on TV or follow on the PC/laptop at work.
I really cant see why poeple would not watch it because its in London. I mena, did the not watch it because it was in Bejing last year?
andrewsmith
24-07-12, 10:40 AM
no as I'm sick of the set-up!
Its stupid as the ring steel is as it says and is a farce
no as I'm sick of the set-up!
Its stupid as the ring steel is as it says and is a farceBut its not the athaletes fault that we are crap at organising stuff.
Perosnally, i would ahve used Stansted airport. Closer, easier etc etc.
Littlepeahead
24-07-12, 10:45 AM
Oh and another thing, thanks to the Olympics I'm not allowed to have cottage cheese or rice pudding for lunch. Who ever heard of terrorists using cottage cheese to build an explosives device. You don't get many suicide bombers sponsored by Muller rice either. It's bleedin ridiculous.
Wideboy
24-07-12, 10:46 AM
A load of **** and a waste of money
punyXpress
24-07-12, 10:48 AM
A load of **** and a waste of OUR money
You missed a little word there, Wb.
Wideboy
24-07-12, 10:51 AM
Exactly and also cost me more work than its provided as a main client doesn't want anything done whilst the Olympics are on due to security.... have had a little from it
Still ****
Ok, but why is it ****? Really. Why shouldnt we as one of the more civilised nations hold this sporting event? Why is it a waste of money (Admittedly, its cost more than first thought but balme the british worker for that (Bus dirvers, tube dirvers etc all wanting thier extra hand outs))
It was never going to be cheap and its made a part of london a lot better than it was. What else would they have done with it, build more flats that people cant afford, or as i say, give the money to some other pointless cause?
Yes, its going to be a right royal PITA getting about for me, but its for 6 weeks then we will all be wondering what all the fuss was about. And remember, its cost us Londoners more than you outside the M25.
Mr Speirs
24-07-12, 12:00 PM
Can't wait for it! Love the Olympics.
Maybe there should be two questions.
Who's looking forward to the Olympics as a sporting event?
Who's looking forward to the Olympics being held in London?
Me personally can't wait for the Olympics as a sporting event and am also looking forward to the specactle of it being held in London. I shall be avoiding London at all costs during however. Except on the 1st when I have a gig in Hyde Park.
I feel maybe if I lived near or in London my opinion might change...London is a nightmare as it is so can't imagine what the Olympics is going to do to it.
Didn't get a ticket for any swimming things at all.(son into swimming)
So not sure if we will bother watching it on telly .
Biker Biggles
24-07-12, 01:34 PM
As an event I think its a good thing,but as for all the carp that goes with it I'm amazed we put up with it.The ludicrous clamping down on "logo rights" and the bullying of any traders outside the clique is outrageous,and the sheer inconvenience and economic damage imposed by the traffic exclusion zones and vip lanes is criminal.If the games themselves were economically viable(debateable)the costs to the rest of the London economy will more than offset that.
daveangel
24-07-12, 02:27 PM
I have concerns about how the cost of it all is going to be paid for. Greece is in a very bad state now, there are other causes of this but hosting it before us it can't have helped.
Other than that no interest at all, if I'm not busy the TV will go on a non olympic channel or off and I'll go out to play!:)
fizzwheel
24-07-12, 02:35 PM
I think alot of the bad feeling is caused by the increasingly volume of media hype and any niggle or problem then being aired in public.
Liz and I have Velodrome Tickets that I feel that we were very lucky to get and I'm really looking forward to going and watching the track cycling.
The rest of it I am not to fussed about though...
Sir Trev
24-07-12, 02:36 PM
The main reason why i like it is its one persons lifetime acheivement to get to this point. There is lots of personal sacrifice and drive for that once day/race etc. Far better than football and their overpayed whinging.
This I can appreciate and have a huge respect for. Not into watching sport though so on balance I cannot get enthusiastic about it. Being in London is irrelevant.
Milky Bar Kid
24-07-12, 03:58 PM
I personally think we are just asking for trouble. Be it domestic riots/protests/mindless looting or something more sinister.
metalangel
24-07-12, 05:38 PM
I sick of hearing about it already, sickened at the waste of money, sickened at the mistreatment of British Citizens by the powers given away by the Government to the sponsors... I'm also not looking forward to all the delays when the matches are played in Cardiff and all these goons descend on the place.
I am especially mad that I've had to plan my ****ing emigration around it... the price of flights back home drops by HALF after it ends. My leaving do will be competing with Olympic football fans, because there's no other nights that I can have it before I'm gone!
PEOPLE'S LIVES DO NOT STOP BECAUSE SOMEONE IS HAVING A STICK THROWING CONTEST.
Bordtea
24-07-12, 06:11 PM
Team gb
It's something positive to take our minds away from constant bleak news. I am looking forward to it. Not in a crazy way or anything. I don't have any tickets. By enlarge prefer to do sport than watch others do it. But I'm looking forward to see some good road cycling in action. Thankfully no tickets required.
Overall it's a bit like the world cup, nice and exciting atmosphere all round
Sid Squid
24-07-12, 07:28 PM
Me. I'm looking forward to the whole glorious business!
I think alot of the bad feeling is caused by the increasingly volume of media hype and any niggle or problem then being aired in public.And magnified to the umpteeth degree, I sometimes wonder if it's the same BBC wailing at every Olympic 'story' as will be broadcasting the Olympics.
The whole business is fantastically well organised - anyone that thinks otherwise simply does not understand.
The disruption to your travelling will last a few weeks - harumph and whine and then get over it. Sometimes other people want things that you don't, and that might have an effect on your life - stop being so selfish - you do have to share this planet with others and if that's a problem for you, you have much to consider about your world view. Then again if you want you can just carry on whining - it really is all the same to me as I'm not listening to your deliberately contrary bitching.
It's not expensive - and the cost is well worthwhile. Just think of all the tax you and I pay with no realistic say as to where much of it goes, so why now is this a reason for you to whine? I don't hear complaining about the billions jizzed away on rubbish that the state SHOULDN'T spend, but now a focus for your ire has been suggested and you all followed like the grumbling sheep you are, well carry on bleating 'cos I'm not listening - I'll be enjoying a big, city and nationwide, weeks long spectacle, which is possibly the most wonderful way to spend money demanded with menaces* I can think of.
And all of that's assuming that the overall Olympic spend won't be matched by national receipt - which it more than will.
I personally think we are just asking for trouble. Be it domestic riots/protests/mindless looting or something more sinister.
Is this an argument for all the rest of us responsible Brits to keep our heads down cowed and repressed, making no waves and just keeping on paying tax to fund an underclass just in case a violent selfish minority see an opportunity for more stealing? Hmmmmm...
*That's tax to you and me.
I like looking out for the annual under-dog story, you know the one - The swimmer from the Sahara picking up bronze in their first time in the pool (ok, possibly an exageration but it makes things more interesting than the obvious ones). The Paralympics are the ones I like to watch. It's awesome what these athletes have achieved.
The Idle Biker
24-07-12, 09:22 PM
Me. I'm looking forward to the whole glorious business!
I agree with the most of what Sid says, he's bang on, in sentiment and fact!
FFS, what's the point of living if it's not about trying to do the best you can. Whether it's for charity, family, business, society, conservation, getting yer willy wet? In this case it's sport. I appreciate not everyone appreciates sport, but if you can turn an eye away from the inevitable corporate manipulation of it all, at the heart of it is something worthy.
Endeavour, acievement, triumph through adversity, dedication! Don't even mention the paralympics, it's just incredible.
Why the **** can't the UK stage the most incredible celebration of human sporting achievement? Why does it have to be someone else?
Enough of the negativity, enough of the purile banality because Coronation St has been resheduled, your mundanity is disrupted and your commute is a bit busier.
Normal routine life is boring, this a change, this is something different, this can be great!
Ignore the stupid sponsorship, don't eat McDonalds or buy Samsung if it bothers you. Watch as much as you can and enjoy the fact that the people who are trying so hard and achieving so much are representing you!
Money? What is ****ing money, if it wasn't going on the Olympics it would be going somewhere else and we would all have different priorities. Money is just a concept made up by clever people to stop us killing each other for food :-)
This is the Olympics, enjoy the effort and the human stories!
If you can't enjoy it, stop griping and get back to doing what you do every other day of the year.
I think it's great that we have the Olympics, however I certainly won't be going to see any events or travelling anywhere near to London until the 11th September when I start a job next to Upton Park stadium....
It's going to cause utter chaos and I believe that these type of events should be carried out in areas which can cope... Holding it in London, certainly doesn't match this criteria.
The Idle Biker
24-07-12, 09:41 PM
I think it's great that we have the Olympics, however I certainly won't be going to see any events or travelling anywhere near to London until the 11th September when I start a job next to Upton Park stadium....
It's going to cause utter chaos and I believe that these type of events should be carried out in areas which can cope... Holding it in London, certainly doesn't match this criteria.
London is barely controlled chaos every day. I've commuted and worked in the City for 15 years, we won't notice any difference.
London is barely controlled chaos every day. I've commuted and worked in the City for 15 years, we won't notice any difference.
I commuted there for 4 years on the bike myself and I'm pretty certain that you will notice a vast difference.
The blackwall tunnel for example, an absolute nightmare as it is.. now with one lane shut for Olympic traffic, it's just disastrous.
If all those selfish people in cars (taking all that space driving often one person) had motorbikes, traffic would improve! Better still, they can all move their lazy arses and cycle into work! Traffic, pollution AND obesity problems solved in one go! I only say this cos if everyone had a motorbike how would we stay the super cool minority ;)
P.S I don't like cars!
The Idle Biker
24-07-12, 10:04 PM
I commuted there for 4 years on the bike myself and I'm pretty certain that you will notice a vast difference.
The blackwall tunnel for example, an absolute nightmare as it is.. now with one lane shut for Olympic traffic, it's just disastrous.
And it's just a moment in time mate. Tsunami disastrous, World Trade Centre disastrous. Someone nicking copper from South West Trains lines into Waterloo disastrous? nah inconvenience. Hold up in Blackwell Tunnel? - inconvenience. For a self employed persson driving in London it's probably a rpita but leave early, real early, it's just 3 weeks or so.
Embrace the goodness :-)
Sid Squid
24-07-12, 10:05 PM
I think it's great that we have the Olympics, however I certainly won't be going to see any events or travelling anywhere near to London until the 11th September when I start a job next to Upton Park stadium....
Oh, that is a shame - and we were so hoping you'd come.
It's going to cause utter chaos
It won't cause chaos, it won't cause anything like chaos, it will cause busy, you know busy - it's like when lots of people are in the same area for a reason that isn't the Olympics.
I believe that these type of events should be carried out in areas which can cope... Holding it in London, certainly doesn't match this criteria.
Where would you suggest? There's no 'right' place, if it's an urban area it will be busier than normal, if it's a rural area there will be squeals that the countryside is being spoiled. And if it's somewhere else there'll be every hopeless, stupid, spoiling, contrary argument in-between too.
I've had a great idea! Let's do nothing, nothing at all, ever, ever again. Who could possibly object to that? Nothing is brilliant, it's costs nothing, no-one's bus will come at a different time, Home and Away won't be rescheduled. It's a faultless suggestion.
Oh wait, if there's nothing to complain about then the whingers really won't be happy.
Milky Bar Kid
25-07-12, 01:50 AM
Is this an argument for all the rest of us responsible Brits to keep our heads down cowed and repressed, making no waves and just keeping on paying tax to fund an underclass just in case a violent selfish minority see an opportunity for more stealing? Hmmmmm...
*That's tax to you and me.
Absolutely not what I was getting at.
I personally think the Olympics is a good thing for the country, or it would have been if we hadn't ended up in such a blooming mess. Obviously, this mess couldn't have been predicted when we were awarded the Olympics, nor could the tragic events of 07/07/05.
The point I was trying to make is that I fear that something awful will happen purely because a minority will see the global media being here and decide to something to make a name for themselves - be it a domestic or international politics. And given the fact I fear something awful will happen, as a result I am not looking forward to it.
PS - I merely used the word protest as some of the group involved in last summers nonsense tried to claim it was a protest.
The olympics have exceeded my wildest dreams already and we havent even reached the opening ceremony.
Here are the highlights so far http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18993023
I can only imagine it being like the england flag being present when introduing the scotland team. Although maybe not. Classic line of no harm done. Lets hope no one gets fired back in Korea because of it. And some superb video editing under pressure resolved issues. Well done mr sony vegas :)
I cycled from Dartford to Stratford via Tower Bridge last night and London is buzzing and the olympic park and Stratford look awesome, as does Tower Bridge all lit up with the rings etc.
That flag fiasco defies belief..... how embarrassing! That really is a big deal and anyone who says no is ignorant
London felt like it was absolutely buzzing last night!
I completely agree..people have been shot for less. I dont understand how the olympics have started before the opening ceremony.., does anyone else find it strange.
If I were the football teams I would possibly believe that the matches were an after thought having been put on earlier as the schedule couldnt fit it in. The only way I would describe it would be watching the 100m final and letting the guys have a head start before firing the starters gun ;)
Quote boris " Are we ready?"
Answer "err yes we started a couple of days ago matey"
yeah i thought starting early is strange...the archery is going on today too!
I cycled from Dartford to Stratford via Tower Bridge last night and London is buzzing and the olympic park and Stratford look awesome, as does Tower Bridge all lit up with the rings etc.
I can imagine the atmosphere is amazing and probably the best and easiest way to travel through, but as for the olympics, I`ll be doing my best to avoid it, but only because I dont like watching sports, so wont watch any, in the same way I dont watch saturday avo tv.
If the roads are emptier due to folk watching it on tv then all the better for me :p
I see at the time of writing this, the hate it poll is ahead lol
well I guess football (in my eyes) isn't really an olympic sport... when someone mentions football all that springs to my mind are overpaid idiots, mainly chavs and their chav girlfriends flashing cash. Vast majority of REAL athletes aren't like that. they are humble sportsmen and women who really are great at what they do. hence football can be stuck anywhere in the olympic calendar. they can stick it where the sun don't shine for all I care...
as for archery, these today are some kind of pre games. not sure exactly...
I want to travel to east london (royal victoria) to my mate's house to watch the opening. wonder what the roads will be like...
SoulKiss
27-07-12, 10:15 AM
just realised that the weather is good, there are a couple of hundred thousand extra females in town, Soho is fashionable, so Frith Street tonight should be Totty-City :)
Anyone wanting to come join the Soho Massive Olympic Totty Spotting Team? We are highly seeded to take the Gold, but only if we can get Bear to turn up :p
We are in training tonight on Frith Street.
I predict a bumper crop of cute girls who don't speak much English asking if they can sit on peoples bikes to have photos taken :)
Roberrrrt
27-07-12, 10:29 AM
well I guess football (in my eyes) isn't really an olympic sport... when someone mentions football all that springs to my mind are overpaid idiots, mainly chavs and their chav girlfriends flashing cash. Vast majority of REAL athletes aren't like that. they are humble sportsmen and women who really are great at what they do. hence football can be stuck anywhere in the olympic calendar. they can stick it where the sun don't shine for all I care...
as for archery, these today are some kind of pre games. not sure exactly...
Bosh. 100% agree.
We are highly SEEDY to take the Gold
Corrected for you SK!
Bosh. 100% agree.
Only the mens football, the womens football is much more honest and SHOULD be an olympic sport and should have better coverage than it does.
They don't dive and roll around like erm...was going to say girls, but perhaps premiership footballers is more correct. They don't really argue with the ref and these are the athletes we should get behind.
I love football, but went out on my bike last night rather than watching the blokes, but me and my little boy are going to Coventry to watch a couple of the womens games tomorrow.
Everyone should get behind the womens team GB football team as they deserve it.
The football thing isn't unique, it's actually very common.
The problem is you can't set every country off at the same time (I've had an idea for a 30-sided football pitch with a dozen balls, but it was rejected out of hand). This means you need lots of heats, and some rest days. There simply isn't time to get all the football done in the 2 1/2 weeks.
It's not because we couldn't count.
I think it's an exciting time to be in London. It's a shame I'm not in a position to be at the events, but hey, there's plenty going on, and my motorbike means I get to dodge the public transport issues.
Jambo
acting_strange
27-07-12, 10:38 AM
Oh and another thing, thanks to the Olympics I'm not allowed to have cottage cheese or rice pudding for lunch. Who ever heard of terrorists using cottage cheese to build an explosives device. You don't get many suicide bombers sponsored by Muller rice either. It's bleedin ridiculous.
When I eat cottage cheese I think the term to use would be chemical weapon...which is against the geneva convention apparently....but no-ones died of it yet..lol
Yes, agree about the women's football
I work at an olympic venue too and commuting is a bit of a mare even for me (and I cycle). I'm not able to park my bike in my office anymore as it may be a bomb!
So I am now parking it at one of our stores 2.5 miles away and running the rest of the way...so i'll either be dead fit after the olympics or just straight dead!
For all the moaning though, I am glad I have been part of it for such a long time now. The venues they have built are superb...
G4S are s41te though and should be massively fined...
metalangel
27-07-12, 11:05 AM
Huge traffic disruption coming out of Cardiff last night after work (at 10pm!) because they've closed the whole flipping town centre off for these football games.
jamesymurray
27-07-12, 11:10 AM
I must admit, initially, to being one of the naysayers of it being in our back-yard, mainly due to the increased pressures at work (engineer for the main broadcaster here in London), and the throngs descending on the capital. But the closer it has been getting, the more exciting it seems. The atmosphere genuinely is buzzing in the City, and like others have said, the busier roads will only be for a short period, and we have the agility of two wheels at our disposal anyway :o
I now feel really pleased to be a part (albeit a small one) of it all.
SoulKiss
27-07-12, 11:34 AM
Corrected for you SK!
Hehe, and I just got off the phone to the Hairy Beary one, and work permitting (he starts a job at 3 this afternoon) he will be popping along.
ravingdavis
27-07-12, 01:16 PM
I'd recommend people try to watch the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics tonight, I saw the dress rehearsal on Monday night and it was superb.
SoulKiss
27-07-12, 02:59 PM
I'd recommend people try to watch the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics tonight, I saw the dress rehearsal on Monday night and it was superb.
Meh, like it wont be on iPlayer and ll over Youtube.
or highlights on the bbc news... 3hrs is going to be like watching an episode of lord of the rings.
metalangel
27-07-12, 05:49 PM
Even though the numbers attending the matches at the Millenium Stadium are half what you'd get for a big international football or rugby match, the travel arrangements (http://www.getaheadofthegames.com/travelinaffectedareas/city/cardiff.html) because of 'Olympic Security' have ruined travel in the city. Some events are in the middle of the working day! My office is on what's incorrectly labelled Ninian Park Road, so I have no choice but to enter the area.
The Idle Biker
27-07-12, 10:05 PM
I'm loving the opening ceremony. I really fancy the Finnish flag carrier. phwooar!
Fallout
27-07-12, 10:07 PM
Thought the performance was pretty spectacular actually, if slightly weird in places. Realised the teams coming in was going to drag on though, so went out and did some work on the bike, came back in, taught the puppy to give me his paw, checked email ... and we're still only on J!
kiggles
27-07-12, 10:13 PM
i think its great. alot of people are really into it.
but its not for me. all i have heard so far is it make the working class's lives a little harder to live over that amount of time. with all these restrictions.
dred to think how much tax payers money went on it of which could be put towards better health care?
ravingdavis
28-07-12, 12:15 AM
It was spectacular, an amazing display of what is capable of British society as a whole. A real tribute to Great Britain. If you missed it then I feel for you, you missed a most spectacular display. Not only that, but a display that will effect international opinion of British culture for years to come. We did ourselves proud, I mean that from the heart.
dred to think how much tax payers money went on it of which could be put towards better health care?
If you were looking for an organisation that squanders public money on an unprecedented scale, the NHS would be an excellent place to start. It's an insatiable money-sucking vortex.
The ceremony was excellent. This is exactly what central Government should be spending money on. Big stuff that pushes a few limits.
For my money, they should be putting on the Olympics, building spacecraft and ****ing huge bridges and the Angel of the North only 5 times bigger. They can do that and keep their noses out of pretty much everything else as far as I'm concerned.
It was spectacular, an amazing display of what is capable of British society as a whole. A real tribute to Great Britain. If you missed it then I feel for you, you missed a most spectacular display. Not only that, but a display that will effect international opinion of British culture for years to come. We did ourselves proud, I mean that from the heart.
Couldn't agree more.
ravingdavis
28-07-12, 12:33 AM
I said this on my facebook account:
I am British. I am proud, never more than now.
MisterTommyH
28-07-12, 12:41 AM
Ceremony was ace. I felt it captured what it is to be British!
I'm only upset that our stupid MP decided to make a comment saying it was too multi-cultural and the most lefty ceremony he's ever seen including Beijing.
Completely ashamed to live in his district and have voted for him. As if Nazi salutes weren't enough for him. If he's still there next time I'll be writing Pr1ck against his name!
I'm usually a gold medal winner in cynicism, but have to say the whole thing was inspired and a perfect performance to follow Beijing. Full of quirky Brit stuff, it's what we do.
The casting and raising of the olympic ring was superb. Having the knoll with weeds and all, perfect. And the humour was spot on.
metalangel
28-07-12, 02:22 PM
In light of a number of rather pompous 'Olympic visitors' guides to British culture' in the media (including this awful BBC effort (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18983558)), CNN of all people have managed to get it absolutely correct:
http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/how-be-london-local-10-tips-faking-it-970492
If someone suggests going for a drink after work, they mean drink and nothing else. Booze will be bought in quantity and at no time will the issue of dinner raise its ugly head.
It is acceptable to order prepackaged bar snacks such as crisps (potato chips) or peanuts to soak up some of the alcohol. Alternatively, try ordering drinks that offer a sliver of nutritional value, like a pint of London Pride beer or a cocktail with an olive.
In some bars you may see something called “Pork Scratchings” for sale. These are not for you.
aaah thanks for that! absolutely brilliant!!
punyXpress
29-07-12, 03:51 PM
Back to the Games themselves, what a dissappointment the mens road race was!
After the Tour de France Tour de Force, this event was so diajointed on the box - moving from channel to channel, and then 'in-house' adverts breaking it up further. When I lived 'darn sarf' many moons ago, could see Box Hill from my bedroom window and could have told the Beeb that helicopter cameras would be a waste of time and money unless they chopped an awful lot of trees down. That, and the apparent lack of information to the reporters who were supposed to be telling us what was going on.
Oh, ans the result?
ABGB is the new ABE - the Scots & Welsh will understand this.
Shawthing
29-07-12, 06:52 PM
well I guess football (in my eyes) isn't really an olympic sport... when someone mentions football all that springs to my mind are overpaid idiots, mainly chavs and their chav girlfriends flashing cash. Vast majority of REAL athletes aren't like that. they are humble sportsmen and women who really are great at what they do. hence football can be stuck anywhere in the olympic calendar. they can stick it where the sun don't shine for all I care...
...
Dont tar them all with the same brush.
Ive just come back from watching the Brazil Belarus game at Old Trafford.
It was Great.
1) Involved those of us outside London.
2) Run very well . Lots off Olympic staff (guides/ helpers)
3) Good transport. Extra trams on.
4) Saw lots of under 23s getting thier name on the world stage.
5) Belarus showed great skill and determination.
6) Brazil's Naymar geting two assists and a goal winning and securing the match.
7) And the sun shone down on it all ( I know - in Manchester!)
As to the Opening Ceremony costs:
£8M less than Andy Carroll, What a bargain!
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