The '2012 London Olympics' Thread

[Whelan]

A lot of us feel the same mate, it is hard to get yourself up for a bunch of crying, whining overpaid lazy twats. Still love the club and the sport but it seems it is slowly dying from season to season. watching these Olympians put heart and soul into these games has left an impression. Maybe it is old age creeping in and thinking... "fuck putting all my energy into a bunch of overpaid prima donas. "

 

Rory Smith has written a brilliant article on that subject today for the Anfield Wrap (or Rap). Pretty much spot on in one what he says.

 

He particularly spoke about the class, not in a derogatory way but in the way that they are able to carry themselves and able to articulate more clearly what they are thinking, if you listen to the contrast between the Rowers and the Athletes it is quite striking.

 

There was an acceptance of the poor results for the Swimming team that would never have been the case for the footballers. They are under intense scrutiny and pressure on a weekly basis, not every four years for Olympians and every couple for Athletes.

 

But there is a hell of a lot to learn from different sports, If I was a manager I would be contact Dave Brailsford asap. Small margins and timing.

 

Oh, and I wouldn't be surprised if Sanchez was found guilty in the coming days, bit suspect that 34 years old and running your fastest time in ages!

[Guest Pistonbroke]

That looked nasty in the football....ligament damage? hopefully not.

[Jhinge Machha]

time for her to work her magic in the shootouti think

 

 

[Section_31]

Football isn't sport anymore, it's showbiz.

[dickie mint]

That Brazil boxer looked a good kid.

[Dougie Do'ins]

Says it all really:

 

Olympic judo: Mongolian fought in the final despite cruciate injury | Sport | guardian.co.uk

Not forgetting the GB ladies Hockey player. Hit in the face with a stick. Has op and metal plate inserted and then back in the team a few days later.

 

Footballers are athletes these days dontcha know.

[Captain]

Football isn't sport anymore, it's showbiz.

 

Sad, but probably true.

[Newport]

time for her to work her magic in the shootouti think

 

 

 

Manface

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Says it all really:

 

Olympic judo: Mongolian fought in the final despite cruciate injury | Sport | guardian.co.uk

 

Rory Smith has written a brilliant article on that subject today for the Anfield Wrap (or Rap). Pretty much spot on in one what he says.

 

He particularly spoke about the class, not in a derogatory way but in the way that they are able to carry themselves and able to articulate more clearly what they are thinking, if you listen to the contrast between the Rowers and the Athletes it is quite striking.

 

There was an acceptance of the poor results for the Swimming team that would never have been the case for the footballers. They are under intense scrutiny and pressure on a weekly basis, not every four years for Olympians and every couple for Athletes.

 

But there is a hell of a lot to learn from different sports, If I was a manager I would be contact Dave Brailsford asap. Small margins and timing.

 

Oh, and I wouldn't be surprised if Sanchez was found guilty in the coming days, bit suspect that 34 years old and running your fastest time in ages!

 

Doesn't it just RR, these women in the football semi have put their male multi millionaire counterparts to shame.

 

In Germany the majority of footballers have trades and have gone through University etc. i think British football would benefit from better education for the players instead of the way things are at the moment.

[Newport]

Football isn't sport anymore, it's showbiz.

 

It's showbiz and you don't even have to be a big star to earn more than you deserve.

[WaltonRed]

Evertonians hate football. why cos they're shite

 

if we were flying we'd love it

 

I doubt city fans moan

[Newport]

Oh please fuck off. Robbed us of a shootout.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

fecking hell, the yank baitches snatch it in added time in extra time...feel sorry for canada after the way they played and the lucky goals for the yanks.

[Jhinge Machha]

Would love it if USA and that media whore Solo got beat.

 

nope. the best dont go down so easily

feel bad for canadians. gave it all

[Mendoza]

Oh fuck off. Robbed of seeing my first women's penalty shootout. Slags.

[Newport]

No worries, they'll get quashed by the Japs in the final. They are class. Amazing on the counter attacks.

[Newport]

 

nope. the best dont go down so easily

 

I know, they beat France earlier today.

[Whelan]

Doesn't it just RR, these women in the football semi have put their male multi millionaire counterparts to shame.

 

In Germany the majority of footballers have trades and have gone through University etc. i think British football would benefit from better education for the players instead of the way things are at the moment.

 

I think we all would benefit from aspiring to learn, rather than being ashamed of it. A player like Zola is seen as a cultured artisan but he actually was illiterate and only learned to read late in life, an accented English hides a lot of backgrounds and intellect. As I say, you just know that if Sky had the Olympics Dean Macey would be the lead commentator and some Babe regardless of talent or intellect.

 

To be honest, I wouldn't be looking towards footballers with disdain but the cacophany of celebrities (I hate that fucking word) that are held up as role models in the modern media.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Evertonians hate football. why cos they're shite

 

if we were flying we'd love it

 

I doubt city fans moan

 

Would we??? I can only speak for myself here, but it is the attitude of the players and not what they are achieving/not achieving which we are on about. A bit of passion can take you forward, a lot of passion will work wonders.

[Ziggy Stardust]

Ah shit, wanted a Canada win in the shoot out.

 

Great finish in the final round from Ogogo earlier.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I think we all would benefit from aspiring to learn, rather than being ashamed of it. A player like Zola is seen as a cultured artisan but he actually was illiterate and only learned to read late in life, an accented English hides a lot of backgrounds and intellect. As I say, you just know that if Sky had the Olympics Dean Macey would be the lead commentator and some Babe regardless of talent or intellect.

 

To be honest, I wouldn't be looking towards footballers with disdain but the cacophany of celebrities (I hate that fucking word) that are held up as role models in the modern media.

 

Agree fully, when i have to listen to the likes of Robbie Savage trying to string a sentence together it gets rite on my tits.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

I know, they beat France earlier today.

 

I love penalties unless we are involved...pure theatre.

[Jhinge Machha]

and that ref was shit. typical norwegian.

 

wish someone else had scored though. that morgan is a big diver and supports united.

[Whelan]

An to make matters worse, Perri Shakes has now been dropped from the final after the Russian won her appeal!

[Guest Pistonbroke]

An to make matters worse, Perri Shakes has now been dropped from the final after the Russian won her appeal!

 

Bit of a shitter...

 

Good night all....hopefully more medals tomorrow.