Doon frae Troon
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I had half an idea that would happen, when they said they were sold out to all but a few venues I thought, that's an awfy lot o seats.
I had half an idea that would happen, when they said they were sold out to all but a few venues I thought, that's an awfy lot o seats.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Why don't the English BBC presenters and commentators realise that it is the GLASGOW games and NOT the Scottish games.
I never heard anyone mention the English Olympics in 2012.
I never heard anyone mention the English Olympics in 2012.
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Does it really matter ? Maybe that's what they have been asked to say in press releases etc ?
I may watch a bit if I am in the house but I really am not that fussed about the games.
It's a second or maybe even a third rate event.
The fact it bills itself as the "Friendly Games" tells you everything.
It's a bit like when you get a lass on a dating website described as "Cuddly"..........she's fat in reality and a poor reflection of what you think she might look like.
It's a second or maybe even a third rate event.
The fact it bills itself as the "Friendly Games" tells you everything.
It's a bit like when you get a lass on a dating website described as "Cuddly"..........she's fat in reality and a poor reflection of what you think she might look like.
6inchcup
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i agree,even some of the TOP names are reluctant to go because it interferes with the diamond league preparations,Bolt only running in relay and MO evident by lack of interest only agreeing to run at the last min,it has a feel of a school sports day,without the best schools taking part.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Don't forget some of the "top names" may not be quite ready, or have been injured. Think I heard that Mo Farah was doubtful because of injury.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
Best tell the people who choreography for the first part of the opening ceremony then, because they were very keen to tell us about, and welcome everyone to, Scotland, not just Glasgow.
P.S. Is Hazel Irvine not Scottish?
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GreiginFife
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Does anyone even actually care about the commonwealth these days. Seems like a notion that's past it's sell by.
I am probably just down on it as it's made my daily life hell and it's only been day one. The organisers don't seem to know what they are doing one day to the next.
Best one was 4 coloured lined leading from Queen Street station out to the ticket office in George Square. Except they couldn't have put it a longer way round and right on a main commuter walk way so the paint was worn away before it had even dried. Two days later and "alternate" route had been found which was, basically, across one road instead of two nearly a par 5 apart.
Half finished "out door bike booths" at GOMA make for great impression on visitors, day the games start and they are still building stuff.
I am probably just down on it as it's made my daily life hell and it's only been day one. The organisers don't seem to know what they are doing one day to the next.
Best one was 4 coloured lined leading from Queen Street station out to the ticket office in George Square. Except they couldn't have put it a longer way round and right on a main commuter walk way so the paint was worn away before it had even dried. Two days later and "alternate" route had been found which was, basically, across one road instead of two nearly a par 5 apart.
Half finished "out door bike booths" at GOMA make for great impression on visitors, day the games start and they are still building stuff.
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i enjoy it because it goves a lot of smaller countries the chance to perform on a big stage and its really great to see such good sportsmanship on display
G1BB0
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spat my brew with the last bit, so true (from experience)
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Watching the Opening Ceremony and it's OK - but I really, really hope that the England team ISN'T boo'd. My Mrs will go mental if they are - she thinks it's totally pathetic the way many Scots boo anything English - and nothing I say about it being 'pantomime villain' stuff makes any difference. So please Glasgow - my dear green place - be grown up and just applaude the England team like any other,
Imurg
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I have to say I have virtually zero interest in the Commonwealth Games
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
That's OK as it's never going to be for everyone - and fortunately there are loads of other TV channels showing loads of other stuff on TV, and there is radio (and digital radio too). And the EPL pre-season is grabbing half the sports news already.
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SwingsitlikeHogan
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Big cheer for the English
Brilliant - now my Mrs is peed off that she's not more peed off.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Love it - the Red Hand of Ulster being proudly waved and paraded around Parkhead
chrisd
Major Champion
Busy evening so only seen Rod Stewart and thought I'd tuned into Sport Aid as they were begging for donations for charity. Decided to go to bed!
SocketRocket
Ryder Cup Winner
Men kissing! Ah well, keep telling us that's what we need to see.
super hans
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Love it - the Red Hand of Ulster being proudly waved and paraded around Parkhead
worth the price of the admission alone - lost on most folks on here though SILH
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Quite brilliant I thought.
Rhythm of my Heart was superb, and the wee Scotty dugs were stars. I can just imagine the 'blue sky think tank' meeting when that was first brought up. 'Dugs! whit wee dugs are going to be the standard bearers, yer aff yer heid.'
By the people, for the people.
Rhythm of my Heart was superb, and the wee Scotty dugs were stars. I can just imagine the 'blue sky think tank' meeting when that was first brought up. 'Dugs! whit wee dugs are going to be the standard bearers, yer aff yer heid.'
By the people, for the people.
