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Arcus
01 August 2014 18:06:10
Now we have the Tom Daly show on BBC1. FFS, the guy is like Beckham - a triumph of hype over substance. Neither man was/is anywhere near the best in their field, but somehow we think of them as "greats". Just show the bl00dy event BBC, give us a break from the US-style "poster boy"/"poster girl" pre-event hype. Another Stella and BBC News for me, 'cos I want to be scared about Ebola.
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Arcus
01 August 2014 18:31:50
Anyone travelling down the M8, don't stop to offer help to the SL cyclist on the side of the road...
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WanderingLonelyAsACumulonimbusIncus
01 August 2014 18:53:34

Now we have the Tom Daly show on BBC1. FFS, the guy is like Beckham - a triumph of hype over substance. Neither man was/is anywhere near the best in their field, but somehow we think of them as "greats". Just show the bl00dy event BBC, give us a break from the US-style "poster boy"/"poster girl" pre-event hype. Another Stella and BBC News for me, 'cos I want to be scared about Ebola.

Originally Posted by: Arcus 


I think the BBC coverage is way over the top. Hours filled with needless montages.

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Matty H
01 August 2014 19:00:42

Now we have the Tom Daly show on BBC1. FFS, the guy is like Beckham - a triumph of hype over substance. Neither man was/is anywhere near the best in their field, but somehow we think of them as "greats". Just show the bl00dy event BBC, give us a break from the US-style "poster boy"/"poster girl" pre-event hype. Another Stella and BBC News for me, 'cos I want to be scared about Ebola.

Originally Posted by: WanderingLonelyAsACumulonimbusIncus 


I think the BBC coverage is way over the top. Hours filled with needless montages.

Originally Posted by: Arcus 



It's the fake raised commentary voices that are the biggest stomach churner. I've not watched any of it, but 5 Live has been ruined by it all week.
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Saint Snow
01 August 2014 19:38:48

Now we have the Tom Daly show on BBC1. FFS, the guy is like Beckham - a triumph of hype over substance. Neither man was/is anywhere near the best in their field, but somehow we think of them as "greats". Just show the bl00dy event BBC, give us a break from the US-style "poster boy"/"poster girl" pre-event hype. Another Stella and BBC News for me, 'cos I want to be scared about Ebola.

Originally Posted by: Arcus 


 


Daley's the current Commonwealth champ at individual 10m, a former World Champ, and twice European Champ. He got Olympic bronze, only a year after being hugely affected by losing his dad to a brain tumour.


He's one of the best divers in the world, and to try to claim otherwise is bizarre.


 


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SEMerc
01 August 2014 19:55:12


Now we have the Tom Daly show on BBC1. FFS, the guy is like Beckham - a triumph of hype over substance. Neither man was/is anywhere near the best in their field, but somehow we think of them as "greats". Just show the bl00dy event BBC, give us a break from the US-style "poster boy"/"poster girl" pre-event hype. Another Stella and BBC News for me, 'cos I want to be scared about Ebola.

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


 


Daley's the current Commonwealth champ at individual 10m, a former World Champ, and twice European Champ. He got Olympic bronze, only a year after being hugely affected by losing his dad to a brain tumour.


He's one of the best divers in the world, and to try to claim otherwise is bizarre.


 


Originally Posted by: Arcus 


Not as good as Ashley Young though.

Saint Snow
01 August 2014 22:05:56



Now we have the Tom Daly show on BBC1. FFS, the guy is like Beckham - a triumph of hype over substance. Neither man was/is anywhere near the best in their field, but somehow we think of them as "greats". Just show the bl00dy event BBC, give us a break from the US-style "poster boy"/"poster girl" pre-event hype. Another Stella and BBC News for me, 'cos I want to be scared about Ebola.

Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


 


Daley's the current Commonwealth champ at individual 10m, a former World Champ, and twice European Champ. He got Olympic bronze, only a year after being hugely affected by losing his dad to a brain tumour.


He's one of the best divers in the world, and to try to claim otherwise is bizarre.


 


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


Not as good as Ashley Young though.


Originally Posted by: Arcus 


 



 


 


Disappointed to see Sally Pearson win the hurdles. I really can't stand her.


Martin
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ARTzeman
01 August 2014 23:28:38

 COUNTRY          POSITION         MEDAL   TOTAL


England                    1                       140


Australia                   2                       124


Scotland                   4                         49


Wales                      12                        34


N. Ireland                24                          8


Isle of Man               27                          1 





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Arcus
02 August 2014 07:19:25


 


He's one of the best divers in the world, and to try to claim otherwise is bizarre.


 


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


A shoo-in for gold in the Commonwealth Games then? 

Ben,
Nr. Easingwold, North Yorkshire
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David M Porter
02 August 2014 08:58:10


 COUNTRY          POSITION         MEDAL   TOTAL


England                    1                       140


Australia                   2                       124


Scotland                   4                         49


Wales                      12                        34


N. Ireland                24                          8


Isle of Man               27                          1 


Originally Posted by: ARTzeman 


I'm surprised that England have managed to overhaul the Aussies at the top of the table, as IIRC the convicts were clear in the lead during the early days of the competition.

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Gooner
02 August 2014 12:47:22

Be interesting to see how many Golds we pick up in 2 years time, not a fraction of what we have got from Glasgow

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ARTzeman
03 August 2014 08:44:03

 COUNTRY            POSITION             MEDAL TOTAL


ENGLAND                 1                            165


Australia                   2                            132


Scotland                   4                              52


Wales                     12                              35


N. Ireland               15                              12


Isle of Man              29                                1     





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Others just get wet.
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Matty H
03 August 2014 10:13:28
If you add Scotland and NI's medals as well to make a UK effort, it exposes the Australians even further to what a rubbish sporting nation they are 😂

'Sydney', don't show the missus this comment 😉
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Saint Snow
03 August 2014 10:35:18



 


He's one of the best divers in the world, and to try to claim otherwise is bizarre.


 


Originally Posted by: Arcus 


A shoo-in for gold in the Commonwealth Games then? 


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


 


Yes.


By the final round, his lead was so much in the lead that he could have cannonballed into the pool and still won


Martin
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A TWO addict since 14/12/01
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Saint Snow
03 August 2014 10:36:34


Good grief, England win a penalty shoot-out.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


 


But lose the one that matters  


 


F***ing Australians  


Martin
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Matty H
03 August 2014 10:40:24



 


He's one of the best divers in the world, and to try to claim otherwise is bizarre.


 


Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 


A shoo-in for gold in the Commonwealth Games then? 


Originally Posted by: Arcus 


 


Yes.


By the final round, his lead was so much in the lead that he could have cannonballed into the pool and still won

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 



He should have done for pure comedy element and as a show of disrespect for his unworthy opponents.
Yate, Nr Bristol
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ARTzeman
04 August 2014 08:27:39

 COUNTRY         POSITION        FINAL TOTAL  OF MEDALS


 


  ENGLAND         1                    174


  AUSTRALIA        2                    137


  Scotland            4                      53


  Wales               13                     36


  N. Ireland         15                     12


  Isle of Man        29                      1


    


                                   





Some people walk in the rain.
Others just get wet.
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turbotubbs
04 August 2014 12:00:42



 COUNTRY          POSITION         MEDAL   TOTAL


England                    1                       140


Australia                   2                       124


Scotland                   4                         49


Wales                      12                        34


N. Ireland                24                          8


Isle of Man               27                          1 


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


I'm surprised that England have managed to overhaul the Aussies at the top of the table, as IIRC the convicts were clear in the lead during the early days of the competition.


Originally Posted by: ARTzeman 

A lot of that comes down to having a particular sport in the early stages - in this case I suspect swimming had a decent Aussie medal haul. I did hear one Aussie on TV bragging a while ago about the medals - thats gone quiet now!

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