Adi2Dassler
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Glasgow, that wiz barrie
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Wrong, Kylie's boots she had on at the start were the highlight of the show
TBH I thought it was a bit crap (apart from Kylie's boots). I'm sure they could have got some more contemporary Scottish groups in addition to whoever that synth trio were. I mean Deacon Blue all well and good, but that song was a very long time ago and I'm not sure anyone under the age of 35 will know it. Where were The Proclaimers when you needed them, I seriously thought they would have brought the house down.
Proclaimers - frae Embra! And probably they are perceived as being too political as they are staunch Nationalists.
NOTHING that had a hint of referendum campaining was allowed near any event - including yer wee YES lapel badge - had to be removed. How those little hand held flags with Union Jack one side Saltire the other were allowed I'll never know - the Union Jack had no relevance to the games.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Barrie? Not a Glasgow/west coast word - you must by an Edinburgan or from the Borders
FairwayDodger
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Other than being the flag of the nation at the heart of the commonwealth and part of the flag of a large number of the member nations, you mean?
Is that true about "Yes" badges having to be removed? We were waving both a saltire and an olympic "team GB" union flag at the athletics.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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I have read comments about folk having to remove their YES badge - I cannot say whether reports were true. And a flag with the Union Jack on one side and a Saltire on the other does make a statement (for some) on the referendum. Never seen such a flag before and would be rather disingenuous to suggest (not that you are) that the Union Flag side was to do with the Commonwealth and not the UK. Especially as you were not allowed to fly any flag that was not of a nation competing.
FairwayDodger
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Don't know about the badges or, indeed, flags of non-competing nations. However, we have been pleased and somewhat surprised that politicians on both sides have mostly backed off from trying to use the games to score yes/no points. In fact, we've had a slight (and welcome) respite from the referendum!
Doon frae Troon
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Wow that would have been brilliant, I am amazed that the folk who gave us the Scotty dogs and Glastonbury missed that one.
AmandaJR
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I think the games have been great and today feels much like the blues after London 2012 - what am I going to watch on TV tonight?!
Well done Glasgow and Scotland - showed once again these shores are awesome at putting on a huge sporting event.
Well done Glasgow and Scotland - showed once again these shores are awesome at putting on a huge sporting event.
Loved it all, Well done Glasgow.
Professionally organised, no hint of political jousting, emotional highs and lows, good and bad weather but always a smile.
Highlights here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04d8sby/commonwealth-games-glasgow-2014-review
Closing ceremony was a bit naff though, disappointed they dragged out Lulu, Deacon Blue and another old guy to sing -anyone under 35 would have been scratching their heads alongside the rest of the commonwealth.
During the Athletics they played 500 miles about 10 times a day which got the crowd and athletes buzzing (incl Bolt) they really should have brought on the Proclaimers just to sing that song, it would have had everyone singing.
Overall, very proud of my City and how they performed.
GoldCoast in 4 years looks the place to visit, 300 days of sunshine a year oh mama!
Professionally organised, no hint of political jousting, emotional highs and lows, good and bad weather but always a smile.
Highlights here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04d8sby/commonwealth-games-glasgow-2014-review
Closing ceremony was a bit naff though, disappointed they dragged out Lulu, Deacon Blue and another old guy to sing -anyone under 35 would have been scratching their heads alongside the rest of the commonwealth.
During the Athletics they played 500 miles about 10 times a day which got the crowd and athletes buzzing (incl Bolt) they really should have brought on the Proclaimers just to sing that song, it would have had everyone singing.
Overall, very proud of my City and how they performed.
GoldCoast in 4 years looks the place to visit, 300 days of sunshine a year oh mama!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
^^^this - other than I like Dougie MacLean - who wouldn't have been recognised by anyone over 35 if they don't listen to Scots folk music. That said he was at the Tiree Music Festival (major music festival - maybe in 10yrs time
) and most at that event would have been under 35.http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/categories/artists/
But brilliant show Glasgow - you did this exile proud - and I loved my week in Glasgow last week it was great fun. Even London Road and Gallowgate area looked rather attractive.
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All the shooting events ?
The commonwealth and Olympics games are the only times these types of sports get shown on telly - it's the pinnacle for the competitors and gives them something to work towards - it may not be the most thrilling sport to watch for everyone but takes a hell of a lot skill and dedication - the trap shooting is a good watch.
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I'm glad nothing in regards to the referendum was allowed near the games - it's a wonderful friendly sporting occasion that should have nothing to do with any politics. Thankfully it hasn't been allowed to be on this thread also - that is until you mentioned
As for the Union Jack/Saltire flag - they were everywhere in London 2012 - the Union Jack is a major part of the commonwealth - only certain people would try and point them out as being part of a referendum campaign.
Some fantastic displays and a real sense of warmth and friendship emanating from the city. It's going to seem strange without it being on and the Gold Coast have an awful lot to live up to to match let alone beat such an outstanding event from start to feeling.
Kylie was trim too!
Kylie was trim too!
Slab
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Anyone know if the United States are/have ever been, invited to compete as they carry eligibility
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Are they a member of the commonwealth of nations which makes them eligible ?
Val
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As do many others like China, Ireland, Argentina. Can't see that happening though, it would make the games like a second olympics almost.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations_membership_criteria#Eligible_states
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Is that being elgible to join the common wealth as oppsoed to competing ?
Val
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Have you read the page? If so you then know as much as I do.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Indeed - but if you can't wear a lapel badge that says YES then I think it is reasonable to interpret a Saltire/Union Flag as political. As far as I am aware you NEVER see this joint 'flag' in Scotland - until now - certainly I have never seen one in Scotland before - as was also view of many other home Scots. What a coincidence. And BT supporters distributing them? Another coincidence of course.
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Only the people that want to turn a friendly sports event( which was very successful )in to something politcal will try and interpret flags as political statements.
