Olympics, Day 7

by Dave. Thu 02 Aug 2012, 9:06 pm

First topic message reminder :

Getting this up early as I'm off soon.

A great day for us yesterday as we won three golds, taking our score to 5. We now sit 5th in the medal table and with any luck could sit in 3rd by the day is out.

The main event starts today as well, with the athletics kicking off at 10 with Jess Ennis.

AND COME ON ALAN CAMPBELL!

by **Crimey** Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:40 pm

I've seen almost only positive reception.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:40 pm

There were negatives but to be fair it was all from the gutter trash papers. London is doing an absolutely fantastic job. You know they are when even the gutter press cant find a negative right now Wink

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:40 pm

Oh, and expect a great LJ from KJT tomorrow. She's the world junior champion in that event and capable of about 6.75-6.80!!

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:41 pm

Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.

I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?

by Thomond Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:42 pm

Stunning day from team GB, you're a bunch of greedy basterds though, let some other countries have a few medals like. Some people think it's all about themselves......

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:44 pm

Thomond wrote:Stunning day from team GB, you're a bunch of greedy basterds though, let some other countries have a few medals like. Some people think it's all about themselves......

Ireland are still good for a medal Wink

by Thomond Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:45 pm

Yeah but we need more than one, feic off and support the clogs ya bandwagoner.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:46 pm

Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?

Best leave it before there is a banning

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:47 pm

Thomond wrote:Yeah but we need more than one, feic off and support the clogs ya bandwagoner.

I can see two easy golds for Ireland haha. That'll be a pretty good return.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:47 pm

Thomond wrote:Yeah but we need more than one, feic off and support the clogs ya bandwagoner.

Me and Gibbo support both Very Happy

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:48 pm

djlovesyou wrote:
Thomond wrote:Yeah but we need more than one, feic off and support the clogs ya bandwagoner.

I can see two easy golds for Ireland haha. That'll be a pretty good return.

Two Golds? I will take that Very Happy

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:49 pm

eirebilly wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?

Best leave it before there is a banning

My old account did get banned, for complaining about a wum, the wum got banned 2 days later, for wumming, lol. Now I will get banned for saying I had another account.

by **Crimey** Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:49 pm

Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?

If you don't agree with his posts, just ignore him. There is a foe button which I strongly insist you use if you want to avoid certain users.

Accusing people of being WUMs is against the rules, either attack the post, or ignore them.

I appreciate what you are trying to say, but JM hasn't broken any rules by possessing a view that other people don't like (I can't comment on the Andy Murray as I don't frequent the tennis board), you just need to ignore him.

Hope that clears things up.

by Thomond Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:51 pm

2? Nevin and Taylor? Possible but would take 3/4 medals, would be a nice haul. Jumping on the Team GB bandwagon might have to be done yet.

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:52 pm

eirebilly wrote:
djlovesyou wrote:
Thomond wrote:Yeah but we need more than one, feic off and support the clogs ya bandwagoner.

I can see two easy golds for Ireland haha. That'll be a pretty good return.

Two Golds? I will take that

Actually I see one easy gold and one good chance. Katie Taylor and Annalise in the sailing.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:52 pm

As an Irishman, i will take any medals Very Happy

by mystiroakey Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:54 pm

GB Basketball lose another close game. Love basketball though- Its a sport I would watch alot of if we had it on telly over here!

by Thomond Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:55 pm

Think Annalise will tail off to a bronze. Our boxers look good for one or two. Nevin in particular. Conlan oozed class tonight, outstanding footwork and spped.

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:55 pm

Yep, the Irish boxers are on the whole, looking better than the Brits.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:56 pm

Thomond wrote:Think Annalise will tail off to a bronze. Our boxers look good for one or two. Nevin in particular. Conlan oozed class tonight, outstanding footwork and spped.

Believe

You Cork WUM..... Post removed in 3...2....

by andyi Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:56 pm

Crimey wrote:I think the best atmosphere so far has been either in the Olympic park for Ennis, or Wimbledon for Murray when he beat Djokovic.

The velodrome has been amazing so far. Unbelievable cauldron for only 6000 people.

Atmosphere for the Mens sprint when Sir Chris brought it home was special, very special !!

by gboycottnut Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:57 pm

Duty281 wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:Very unprofessional performance from Becky Adlington. Seconds off her best, I wouldve let her off if she was close to her PB. No doubt loser mentality British Swimming/Athletics will still pick her for the next World Championships though.

Usually in US and Australia when you perform so much worse than your best in a final, you don't get picked again. Time for someone else to get the chance over Adlington, clearly needed to lose weight. Even if the next best 800 metre swimmer performs worse than Adlington, we need to look to the future.

Can you suggest a viable replacement for Adlington?

Well the second best long distance female British swimmer is the lovely Welsh girl Jaz Carlin but she is injured and has had to sadly miss this Olympics.

by Thomond Fri 03 Aug 2012, 9:59 pm

Winds need to pick up or she could be in trouble, she has defied any expectation anyone has had of her apparently so she has been unreal so far.

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:05 pm

@Crimey, I was going to pm this to you, but I don't have enough posts.
If someone is accused of being a wum, should a mod not have a look at the posts? Go on the tennis forum and look at that persons posts.

I love my tennis, but will not post on there because of him/her and one other person, I know at least 3 other people that feel the same. Is it right that 2 people drive people away?

by alfie Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:06 pm

Dibaba destroys the Kenyans with a great last lap...salute !

Very creditable efforts from Pavey and Bleasdale , fair way down but seventh and eighth and still very good times.

Pity Kidane didn't get a medal - she did a lot of work for her team mate.

by Josiah Maiestas Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:08 pm

Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?

my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you. Wink

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:09 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?
my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you.

Sure you do, I have been watching it since 76, you?

by Josiah Maiestas Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:15 pm

Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?
my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you.

Sure you do, I have been watching it since 76, you?

I am fashionable tennis blogger Simon Reed, nice to meet you.

*pops collar* *waves hair*

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:17 pm

alfie wrote:Dibaba destroys the Kenyans with a great last lap...salute !

Very creditable efforts from Pavey and Bleasdale , fair way down but seventh and eighth and still very good times.

Pity Kidane didn't get a medal - she did a lot of work for her team mate.

The Brits go 2 and 3 on the British all-time list. Obviously behind Radcliffe, but ahead of Liz McColgan. Brilliant running.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:18 pm

Too afraid to post now Sad

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:20 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?
my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you.

Sure you do, I have been watching it since 76, you?
I am fashionable tennis blogger Simon Reed, nice to meet you.

*pops collar* *waves hair*

I am Sue Barker, nice to meet you.

by Guest Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:20 pm

So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?

by Josiah Maiestas Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:22 pm

FreekShow wrote:So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?

I wonder if Chinese will be complaining about Ledecky's swim, like the Americans were about Ye Shiwen. Laugh

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:23 pm

FreekShow wrote:So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?

Did she say that personally?
I heard the pundits say that but never heard her say that.
She won a Bronze medal, she and the GB public can be dead proud Very Happy

by Guest Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:23 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:
FreekShow wrote:So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?
I wonder if Chinese will be complaining about Ledecky's swim, like the Americans were about Ye Shiwen.

They might as well. It's par for the course these days.

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:24 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:
FreekShow wrote:So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?
I wonder if Chinese will be complaining about Ledecky's swim, like the Americans were about Ye Shiwen.

If I was a Chinese coach I would be, she took 6 seconds off her PB, compared to 5 for the Chinese girl.

by gboycottnut Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:25 pm

Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?
my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you.

Sure you do, I have been watching it since 76, you?
I am fashionable tennis blogger Simon Reed, nice to meet you.

*pops collar* *waves hair*

I am Sue Barker, nice to meet you.

On the subject of Sue Barker, where the heck is she?

by Guest Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:26 pm

gboycottnut wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?
my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you.

Sure you do, I have been watching it since 76, you?
I am fashionable tennis blogger Simon Reed, nice to meet you.

*pops collar* *waves hair*

I am Sue Barker, nice to meet you.

On the subject of Sue Barker, where the heck is she?

Rolling back the years with Sir Cliff.

by ChequeredJersey Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:27 pm

gboycottnut wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:
Crimey wrote:Accusing others of being a WUM only ever causes arguments on threads.
I am with eirebilly here, I have been reading this board since it started. 99% of JM's posts are wumming, most are anti Andy Murray.
But for some reason the mods on here will not ban the wums, just the people that complain about them, why do you think a lot of people have left?
my comment had nothing to do with Murray, who is a great at what he does but isnt very likeable. Save that for the tennis section, which of course I know more about than you.

Sure you do, I have been watching it since 76, you?
I am fashionable tennis blogger Simon Reed, nice to meet you.

*pops collar* *waves hair*

I am Sue Barker, nice to meet you.

On the subject of Sue Barker, where the heck is she?

On this forum apparently.

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:28 pm

On the subject of Sue Barker, where the heck is she?[/quote]

Shes getting laid by Mr Phelps.

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:31 pm

Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:

If I was a Chinese coach I would be, she took 6 seconds off her PB, compared to 5 for the Chinese girl.

6 over 800 compared to 5 over 200 is a bit different.

And one of them is a female power event.

And one of those athletes came from a 'chinese training camp' where coaches have admitted administering testosterone to children up to the age of 15.

by Josiah Maiestas Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:31 pm

eirebilly wrote:
FreekShow wrote:So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?

Did she say that personally?
I heard the pundits say that but never heard her say that.
She won a Bronze medal, she and the GB public can be dead proud

If she was only 4th or 5th best pre-race than she should be proud of bronze. She was favourite and blew it, tactically struggled to get her plan in shape. 2008 has been and gone, and now Becky is losing to inexperienced 15 year olds.

by djlovesyou Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:34 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:

If she was only 4th or 5th best pre-race than she should be proud of bronze. She was favourite and blew it, tactically struggled to get her plan in shape. 2008 has been and gone, and now Becky is losing to inexperienced 15 year olds.

I don't actually think you're a WUM at all. I just genuinely believe that you don't have the first idea about sport.

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:35 pm

Josiah Maiestas wrote:
eirebilly wrote:
FreekShow wrote:So Rebecca Adlington is using the "pressure" excuse for her short comings.

Nothing to do with the fact that she was totally annihilated then?

Did she say that personally?
I heard the pundits say that but never heard her say that.
She won a Bronze medal, she and the GB public can be dead proud
If she was only 4th or 5th best pre-race than she should be proud of bronze. She was favourite and blew it, tactically struggled to get her plan in shape. 2008 has been and gone, and now Becky is losing to inexperienced 15 year olds.

An inexperienced 15 year old who very nearly broke the world record.
It happens at times when the best laid plans fail. Adlington won 2 bronze medals, thats pretty damn impressive,

by Josiah Maiestas Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:39 pm

djlovesyou wrote:
Josiah Maiestas wrote:

If she was only 4th or 5th best pre-race than she should be proud of bronze. She was favourite and blew it, tactically struggled to get her plan in shape. 2008 has been and gone, and now Becky is losing to inexperienced 15 year olds.

I don't actually think you're a WUM at all. I just genuinely believe that you don't have the first idea about sport.

Why is that? Go broader. Maybe you only like seeing positive comments, in that case, you should put me on foe's. thumbsup

by Thomond Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:40 pm

She ain't that inexperienced Billy, been competing in worlds since she was 15! She has been having a superb games, but she most be on drugs since she is not from Britain...... and improved dramatically (some British swimmers have improved but no one mentions that)

I'm joking lads before someone snaps!

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:41 pm

djlovesyou wrote:
Ilike =fishing-but hate f wrote:

If I was a Chinese coach I would be, she took 6 seconds off her PB, compared to 5 for the Chinese girl.

6 over 800 compared to 5 over 200 is a bit different.

And one of them is a female power event.

And one of those athletes came from a 'chinese training camp' where coaches have admitted administering testosterone to children up to the age of 15.

Sorry I got the figures wrong, it was 35 seconds off, averaging out, a lot higher.

by mystiroakey Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:43 pm

that is some random username fishing- its hurting my brain pal!

by I hate fish Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:43 pm

Thomond wrote:She ain't that inexperienced Billy, been competing in worlds since she was 15! She has been having a superb games, but she most be on drugs since she is not from Britain...... and improved dramatically (some British swimmers have improved but no one mentions that)

I'm joking lads before someone snaps!

The only Brit swimmer that improved was Jameson, he still lost Shocked

by eirebilly Fri 03 Aug 2012, 10:44 pm

Thomond wrote:She ain't that inexperienced Billy, been competing in worlds since she was 15! She has been having a superb games, but she most be on drugs since she is not from Britain...... and improved dramatically (some British swimmers have improved but no one mentions that)

I'm joking lads before someone snaps!

She did amazingly well. I may not like Ian Thorpe but i am not going to argue with him on such things as he is clearly more knowledgable on these things than i will ever be,

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