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Post by Dave. Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:29 am

First topic message reminder :

Day 5 is just about to kick off with Spain and Australia in the men's hockey - the Aussies are called the Kookaburras.

I think today is the start of the gold rush, chances in rowing and most importantly.......

ALLEZ WIGGO! You're indestructible!

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Post by Crimey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:37 pm

He would have broken the old record as well. Excellent swim from Jamieson, I don't think he can be disappointed with that at all.

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Post by djlovesyou Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:37 pm

Great swim.

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Post by Jennifer1984 Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:37 pm

eirebilly wrote:Jaysus, that was close for Jamieson. What an effort from him, it took a world record swim to beat him.


Well swum Daniel Gyurta. If Jamieson had to lose, at least he lost to a world record.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:39 pm

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eirebilly wrote:Jaysus, that was close for Jamieson. What an effort from him, it took a world record swim to beat him.


Well swum Daniel Gyurta. If Jamieson had to lose, at least he lost to a world record.

Absolutely well done to Gyurta, that was one hell of a swim Very Happy. Just got wrapped up in Jamiesons swim Wink
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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:40 pm

eirebilly wrote:Why does Gary Linekar always distinguish between Northern Irish and Brittish? Are they all not on the GBR team?

In sailing the Northern Irish pick which they would rather represent, Republic of Ireland or GBR.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:44 pm

maestegmafia wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Why does Gary Linekar always distinguish between Northern Irish and Brittish? Are they all not on the GBR team?

In sailing the Northern Irish pick which they would rather represent, Republic of Ireland or GBR.

But if they pick GBR and wear a GBR suit then they represent GBR and not Northern Ireland surely? So why describe someone from Northern Ireland (wearing GBR suits) as being Northern Irish?
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Post by Dave. Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:46 pm

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Well NI are part of the team but they're separate from Great Britain. The official team name is something like 'Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.

The official name of the team is Team Great Britain. Athletes from Northern Ireland are allowed to choose whether they want to compete for GB or the Republic of Ireland, so it's not actually GB & NI.

We can choose yes, and in fact in many case the decision is made by the governing body, for example all Irish boxers represent Team Ireland and can't represent GB. But the official team name is GB & NI. Wish it was called Team UK though.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:49 pm

I just dont get it. If someone from Northern Ireland represents GBR then they should be recognised as GBR athletes, not Northern Irish. Its not done with the Welsh, Scottish etc.
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Post by djlovesyou Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:52 pm

eirebilly wrote:I just dont get it. If someone from Northern Ireland represents GBR then they should be recognised as GBR athletes, not Northern Irish. Its not done with the Welsh, Scottish etc.

Yeah, think that's a different discussion though. Surely it's the same as calling someone Londoner or a Yorkshireman? It's not as thought they're being announced officially as from Northern Ireland.

I know they've got to be careful these days with all the complaining, but Andy Murray is often described as being Scottish, because that's what he is.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 7:56 pm

djlovesyou wrote:
eirebilly wrote:I just dont get it. If someone from Northern Ireland represents GBR then they should be recognised as GBR athletes, not Northern Irish. Its not done with the Welsh, Scottish etc.

Yeah, think that's a different discussion though. Surely it's the same as calling someone Londoner or a Yorkshireman? It's not as thought they're being announced officially as from Northern Ireland.

I know they've got to be careful these days with all the complaining, but Andy Murray is often described as being Scottish, because that's what he is.

Yeah, fair play mate but i just dont get it. PC has gone overboard Wink
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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:02 pm

eirebilly wrote:
maestegmafia wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Why does Gary Linekar always distinguish between Northern Irish and Brittish? Are they all not on the GBR team?

In sailing the Northern Irish pick which they would rather represent, Republic of Ireland or GBR.

But if they pick GBR and wear a GBR suit then they represent GBR and not Northern Ireland surely? So why describe someone from Northern Ireland (wearing GBR suits) as being Northern Irish?

Some GBR reps are English, some Welsh some Scots.. The others are N Irish.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:07 pm

maestegmafia wrote:
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eirebilly wrote:Why does Gary Linekar always distinguish between Northern Irish and Brittish? Are they all not on the GBR team?

In sailing the Northern Irish pick which they would rather represent, Republic of Ireland or GBR.

But if they pick GBR and wear a GBR suit then they represent GBR and not Northern Ireland surely? So why describe someone from Northern Ireland (wearing GBR suits) as being Northern Irish?

Some GBR reps are English, some Welsh some Scots.. The others are N Irish.

I think that you have missed the point Very Happy
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Post by sugarNspikes Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:12 pm

Believe me, on our local news programme, the athletes winning medals from our area are not Team GB or even English. They're Yorkshire (and locales just outside if we can squeeze them in and claim them for our own) Smile

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Post by djlovesyou Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:15 pm

Luke Campbell fighting at 8.30. He lives 2 doors down from my father, very nice family.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:17 pm

djlovesyou wrote:Luke Campbell fighting at 8.30. He lives 2 doors down from my father, very nice family.

Well then go on Luke Campbell Very Happy
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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:17 pm

Up steps Gemma Lowe....!

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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:18 pm

Great start.. Best of the eight

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:22 pm

She did her best and she can be dead proud of getting to the final Smile
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Post by Duty281 Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:24 pm

Cracking effort from Jamieson, oh so close to a Gold but he'll certainly take silver. And it took a WR swim to beat him. Lowe and Willis both started well but faded at the end. And it's 0-0 in the football at the moment.

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Post by sugarNspikes Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:31 pm

Good to hear there was a good rendition of God Save the Queen at the football and no booing in the Millennium Stadium. Hope everyone sang the anthem!

Seems like the togetherness is working so far.

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Post by Duty281 Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:45 pm

Scrappy, messy fight but Luke Campbell of GB is through to the bantamweight quarter-finals courtesy of a 11-9 victory over Parrinello of Italy. clap Anthony Joshua of GB is on at around 23:15 in the super-heavyweight division.

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Post by EnglishReign Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:49 pm

1-0 in the footy, I see. Where did that Hungarian come from against Jamieson?! Clearly wasn't trying in qualification, disqualify!

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Post by Thomond Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:51 pm

Saw Wiggings today and I feicing feel proud given what he has done. Take a bow kid.

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Post by Crimey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:52 pm

EnglishReign wrote:1-0 in the footy, I see. Where did that Hungarian come from against Jamieson?! Clearly wasn't trying in qualification, disqualify!

I think he was probably on drugs.

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Post by EnglishReign Wed 01 Aug 2012, 8:55 pm

Crimey wrote:
EnglishReign wrote:1-0 in the footy, I see. Where did that Hungarian come from against Jamieson?! Clearly wasn't trying in qualification, disqualify!

I think he was probably on drugs.

Think that's clear for all to see.

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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:03 pm

Thomond wrote:Saw Wiggings today and I feicing feel proud given what he has done. Take a bow kid.

Simply fantastic. Reflection on the current trendiness of cycling in central cities?

It is hard to believe what this guy has acheived in just a few months let alone his career.

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Post by djlovesyou Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:05 pm

EnglishReign wrote:1-0 in the footy, I see. Where did that Hungarian come from against Jamieson?! Clearly wasn't trying in qualification, disqualify!

To be fair he looked by far the best in qualifying.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:11 pm

Uraguay really pressuring GBR here. Adraw is enough for GBR right?
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Post by Crimey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:12 pm

Yeah, in fact it's probably better for them as it means they'd avoid Brazil until the final.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:17 pm

Good call ref, that was bang on hand ball.
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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:20 pm

Bellamy has been inspirational for GBR clap
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Post by Crimey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:21 pm

Best player of the tournament for Team GB.

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:27 pm

The ref in the football has been outstanding clap
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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:28 pm

eirebilly wrote:Bellamy has been inspirational for GBR clap
Agreed.. Has been a fine player, good choice by Pearce

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Post by Crimey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:29 pm

eirebilly wrote:The ref in the football has been outstanding clap

I think he's got a lot of calls right, he's probably been a bit too quick to blow the whistle. Got all the big decisions right though which is good to see.

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Post by mystiroakey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:30 pm

What a great day. The scot in the pool was also amazing(donaldson was it)- Did he swin the second fastest ever time!?

I watched the whole of the tme trials- and i admit to being hooked on it!

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Post by Thomond Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:31 pm

eirebilly wrote:The ref in the football has been outstanding clap


Well the Wlesh don't care about GB football so you won't hear them complaining this time! Wink Run

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:33 pm

Thomond wrote:
eirebilly wrote:The ref in the football has been outstanding clap


Well the Wlesh don't care about GB football so you won't hear them complaining this time! Wink Run

When will the MOD's ban these silly Americans Wink
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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:35 pm

Thomond wrote:
eirebilly wrote:The ref in the football has been outstanding clap


Well the Wlesh don't care about GB football so you won't hear them complaining this time! Wink Run

Let's just hope for Billtongs sake that Aussie and SA avoid each other in the later stages.

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Post by Dave. Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:39 pm

I don't care if they meet, I just want to know if any of the Saffers can play rugby?

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Post by Thomond Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:40 pm

eirebilly wrote:
Thomond wrote:
eirebilly wrote:The ref in the football has been outstanding clap


Well the Wlesh don't care about GB football so you won't hear them complaining this time! Wink Run

When will the MOD's ban these silly Americans Wink


Dude, don't know what you're talking about, do you wany us to come over there and stomp your ass into the ground? You ain't got no oil but we would take care of yall, you know make Phillips american, get them producing some terrible electronics. That's the American way. We'd get rid of that red light district with bible study classes in a few churches. A Starbucks too. The Land of the Free. USA! USA! USA!#


Dave, I don't know if you can call what they play know rugby Whistle

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:40 pm

So Saturday it is for GBR. What an effort. Go on lads:D
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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:42 pm

Thomond wrote:
eirebilly wrote:
Thomond wrote:
eirebilly wrote:The ref in the football has been outstanding clap


Well the Wlesh don't care about GB football so you won't hear them complaining this time! Wink Run

When will the MOD's ban these silly Americans Wink


Dude, don't know what you're talking about, do you wany us to come over there and stomp your ass into the ground? You ain't got no oil but we would take care of yall, you know make Phillips american, get them producing some terrible electronics. That's the American way. We'd get rid of that red light district with bible study classes in a few churches. A Starbucks too. The Land of the Free. USA! USA! USA!#


Dave, I don't know if you can call what they play know rugby Whistle

Luv ya Thom even if you are a sub species from Cork Wink kiss
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Post by djlovesyou Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:43 pm

Shocking decision in the boxing. Makes me worried about this given how the referee and judges essentially made sure the Azerbaijani guy won the fight.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/15033864

Feel sorry for the poor Japanese guy, he did everything he could.

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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:44 pm

Great game, let's hope it all goes well Saturday.

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Post by Duty281 Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:44 pm

Solid 1-0 win. Like England at Euro 2012, Team GB are improving with every game. GB will now play South Korea I believe on Saturday. 3 games from Gold...

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Post by mystiroakey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:45 pm

I actually think we can win it as well

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Post by eirebilly Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:45 pm

Thats it, Bradley Wiggens is a seriously decent and humble lad. Top quality person. Sir Bradley Wiggens Very Happy
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Post by Crimey Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:47 pm

Duty281 wrote:Solid 1-0 win. Like England at Euro 2012, Team GB are improving with every game. GB will now play South Korea I believe on Saturday. 3 games from Gold...

Small matter of Brazil to get through though. Wink

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Post by maestegmafia Wed 01 Aug 2012, 9:47 pm

eirebilly wrote:Thats it, Bradley Wiggens is a seriously decent and humble lad. Top quality person. Sir Bradley Wiggens Very Happy

Apparently a bit of a mod too. Big lambretta fan too.

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