The Official Olympic Thread

[Jordinho]

Fair enough, like all sport I watch it first to see my country or team win, second for the sport. I enjoy watching it of course, but want GBR to do well above all others

I just find that the more promoted anyone is in the media, the less I like them.

 

[linnet_spur]

Would just be another 'plastic Brit'!!

She's a proud Lithuanian to be fair but they are just using our facilities and coaching programme or their own ends. Fair enough!!

Yep fair enough on her part, not her fault if our country allows her to use it, and who can blame her for taking advantage? I guess if a Brit doesn't win, then there is some pride in a Brit trained athlete winning

 

[linnet_spur]

I just find that the more promoted anyone is in the media, the less I like them.

Haha, I find that to be the general British attitude, like an underdog more than a winner.

 

[Leeds Spur]

Agree. Unbelievable viewing!

Like the diving it's proper wow stuff. You cannot comprehend the skill and strength involved. Probably one of the most competitive sports as well. great job done by the British programme to develop these guys.

 

[Jordinho]

Haha, I find that to be the general British attitude, like an underdog more than a winner.

It just really grinds me when the commentators are more concerned about cheering for one particular individual than talking about what's happening or even giving a little attention towards those that win.

 

[linnet_spur]

It just really grinds me when the commentators are more concerned about cheering for one particular individual than talking about what's happening or even giving a little attention towards those that win.

That's fair enough, I like a lot of this BBC coverage because a lot of it doesn't have commentary haha.

 

[linnet_spur]

Aussies wearing leggings in the beach volleyball again. I think they should be DQ'd, disgraceful

 

[GLENROYID]

Aussies wearing leggings in the beach volleyball again. I think they should be DQ'd, disgraceful

Theyre both dogs anyway

 

[DHSF]

i like dogs

Gabby Logan is still looking very attractive

 

[GLENROYID]

i like dogs

Gabby Logan is still looking very attractive

You like to fudge dogs?

 

[Modric THFC]

BBC's magazine like highlights coverage is ridiculous. Denis Lewis talking about gymnastics, McEnroy about Gymnastics and Volleyball, Michael Johnson now doing a feature on diving.

 

[Jordinho]

17-year old swimmer Missy Franklin wears shoes size 13.

 

[Richie]

It just really grinds me when the commentators are more concerned about cheering for one particular individual than talking about what's happening or even giving a little attention towards those that win.

I'm quite enjoying the bias from the BBC, the commentators at the gymnastics were awesome

 

[Jordinho]

I'm quite enjoying the bias from the BBC, the commentators at the gymnastics were awesome

I just don't like being told who or what I should be in favour of.

 

[Sheikh Ma Nuggets]

I just don't like being told who or what I should be in favour of.

You're not. Support who you want.

 

[Sheikh Ma Nuggets]

Aussies wearing leggings in the beach volleyball again. I think they should be DQ'd, disgraceful

Just got pwn'd by Austria.

Quite ironic that a landlocked country beats the Land of the Sand :lol:

 

[GLENROYID]

17-year old swimmer Missy Franklin wears shoes size 13.

Her **** must be fudging massive!!!

 

[Sheikh Ma Nuggets]

Battle of the Spandex now: Yanks v Czechs

 

[linnet_spur]

Think they should play all the ladies beach volleyball during the day, can't have all these layers. Watching the indoor stuff right now, our girls having a great match against Algeria, exciting stuff

 

[Jordinho]

Think they should play all the ladies beach volleyball during the day, can't have all these layers. Watching the indoor stuff right now, our girls having a great match against Algeria, exciting stuff

They'd have to build more arenas to get through all the matches. Or better yet, just skip the men's competition.