posted Aug 19, 2008

Isn't it great. Lots of talented people excelling, well done to them all. Brilliant coverage by the beeb too. To all those whingers and moaners: I think we should have an alternative games for them with events such as: moaning about too much money in sport, or, whinging about 'elite sports', or, complaining that we shouldn't be winning but just competing badly. A question though, if it's really all bad, why are they watching...?

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posted Aug 19, 2008

What really annoys me about some British supporters, is the attitude that trying hard but coming last is the best one.
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For the answer, look at the history of our empire, which tells a similar story.

Where we once ruled 2/3 of the world, we now struggle to organise bin collections efficiently

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posted Aug 19, 2008

"singingHannahJ - Your comments are quite the most miserable, whining, xenophobic, of posts that I have ever read on 606. I am one-quarter Scottish;"

All I can say is that you can't have read much on 606. I looked back to HannahJ's post expecting something pretty outrageous. But all that was there was someone saying they consider themselves Scottish and don't identify with Britain, so if it's not a Scot performing they will support their favourite individual regardless of nationality, and even if that means they are against say someone from England.

I don't see anything wrong with that, and feel exactly the same way. The whole Olympics is based on competing nations, and if supporting your own makes you xenophobic then just about everyone wathcing this must be (including those English for whom the only relevance of this all seems to be finishing above Australis). And just because someone sees themselves as Scottish and not British should not mean they are disenfranchised and unable to support anyone.

We're not all unionists, get over it.

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posted Aug 19, 2008

it is a very sad attitude to have though surely

i am just as english as she is scottish!

but still support britain!

i just dont harbour any victim type feelings, that eat away at my soul!

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posted Aug 19, 2008

I just think it makes a lovely change to see people with real commitment to excellence and hard work being rewarded for their endeavours - and even better to see that more of them than ever are actually British.

With a sporting reputation which has been wrecked by our overpaid, work shy, celebrity seeking footballers who achieve nothing we can ever be proud of, the Olympics are fantastic.

Throw your ridiculously priced premiership ticket in the bin and go watch something more interesting instead. Even better, get off the terraces and go play one of them yourself!

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posted Aug 19, 2008

Gold for Pendleton Gold for Bedfordshire, Well Done Victoria, makes up for Drama Queen Radcliffe

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posted Aug 19, 2008

"singingHannahJ - Your comments are quite the most miserable, whining, xenophobic, of posts that I have ever read on 606. I am one-quarter Scottish;"

Christ - where on earth did that come from? Most of what I've been saying has been in support of British athletes!

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posted Aug 19, 2008

I always watch the Olympics and occassionaly feel let down,but these games and especially this GB team have been sensational.I feel so proud watching the rowers,gymnasts,cyclists etc. A pity it isnt on more often then i wouldnt have to watch the England football team....

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posted Aug 19, 2008

Well done to Victoria Pendleton and Christine Ohuruogu winning gold today...they deserve to be paid more than most Premiership footballers IMO...most of Team GB medallists have spent four years working extremely hard towards their targets of competing in the Olympics. Their success is thoroughly deserved.

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posted Dec 6, 2008

when are the B.B.C. going to pick up that the games of 2008 are now finished;I'm trying to get world cup results from Malaysia where Ben Ainslee's taking part in

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