Olympics

[Kirsty Harris]

Originally Posted by Lemming

I'm not being a sour puss, but it is a big hassle hosting an Olympics. Each time the opening and closing ceremonies have to be the best ever, as well as the Olympics as a whole. One positive thing to come out of this is undoubtedly the new sporting facilities which shall be used.

Of course it's hard work to arrange the Olympics, and of course the pressure is now on us to put on a memorable event, but the way the presentation has been put together shows that we have got what it takes to do it. It has the potential to transform sport in this country for the next generation, and will help put sport at the heart of the political agenda for the first time ever, which can only be a good thing for grass-root sport around the country. I think it's a great day for British sport

[Lemming]

I'm just watching the Paris reaction to the decision, and I must conclude that no amount of hassle to stage an Olympics is too much, when scenes like the ones I have seen in Paris are on offer.

By the way London recieved 54 votes to Paris' 50.

[Kirsty Harris]

Originally Posted by Lemming

By the way London recieved 54 votes to Paris' 50.

Ohhh......thank you Spain! We love you!!! (I assume it was the Spanish vote that got us accross the line!)

[greg]

Originally Posted by Kirsty Harris

Ohhh......thank you Spain! We love you!!! (I assume it was the Spanish vote that got us accross the line!)

It was Ashley Giles wot won it,well done King of Spain

[Kirsty Harris]

Originally Posted by greg

It was Ashley Giles wot won it,well done King of Spain

It's all about having the right connections, you see.....

[Teatime FatCat]

Originally Posted by Kirsty Harris

Don't be such a sour puss, Lemming - you never know if England win the Ashes, they might have Ashley Giles lighting the Olympic flame in 2012, and that would be a sight worth seeing

I bet he'd light it from over the wicket!

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by Kirsty Harris

Of course it's hard work to arrange the Olympics, and of course the pressure is now on us to put on a memorable event, but the way the presentation has been put together shows that we have got what it takes to do it. It has the potential to transform sport in this country for the next generation, and will help put sport at the heart of the political agenda for the first time ever, which can only be a good thing for grass-root sport around the country. I think it's a great day for British sport

I think you are right Kirsty. There is no doubt in my mind that we - as the best country in the world - that we have no problems at all staging a perfect games.

Your point about transforming the sport in this country is the most crucial one. The Olympics will indeed do an excellent job for the young sportspeople in this country, and I for one do hope that children are inspired with the potential opportunity to compete in London 2012.

Upon reflection I'm sure that the positives out-weigh the negatives. I'm just a bit modest and would prefer the world's attention and pressure to not be on this country.

[greg]

Originally Posted by Teatime FatCat

I bet he'd light it from over the wicket!

Yeah but it would be pitched down leg-side and some Aussie commentator would say he was being negative.

[Lemming]

Originally Posted by Teatime FatCat

I bet he'd [Ashley Giles, the undisputed King of Spain] light it [The London 2012 Olympic torch] from over the wicket!

And I bet he'll give it every chance to prosper by giving it loads of "air"!

(If David Beckham ends up lighting the Olympic torch I'll scream and leave the country, I reckon the best man for the job will be Sir Steve Redgrave.)

[Teatime FatCat]

Stand by for all your taxes and cost of living to go up guys!

Maybe they'll now find a use for the Millenium Dome - how about a velodrome?