The Commonwealth Games

[MK Shrimper]

Does anyone give a ****? Discuss.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Can't say it will be at the top of my sporting agenda over the coming weeks but there will be some decent track and field action, plus the rugby sevens is always good fun. Time difference makes it a bit tricky to follow of course.

 

[Blueronron]

Always a good tester for up and coming sportsman, so yes like to watch it

 

[Uncle Leo]

Always a good tester for up and coming sportsman, so yes like to watch it

Good shout - I remember the 2006 Games being Jess Ennis' big breakthrough. Kelly Sotherton won gold, but it was clear who was going to have the brighter future.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Does anyone give a ****? Discuss.

Must admit it was much better when it was the Empire games,but we do get loads of medals .

 

[Uncle Leo]

Must admit it was much better when it was the Empire games,but we do get loads of medals .

12 already, six gold, and it is only day one!

 

[Firestorm]

The Cycling will be good.
It also give "games" experience to the youngsters , Laura Kenny tweeted as much this morning, having first ridden for England at the age of 18 .

A Training partner of mine at Southend AC got a Gold and a Bronze in the Relays in the 94 Commonwealths, never quite made the GB Senior Squad

 

[Uncle Leo]

A Training partner of mine at Southend AC got a Gold and a Bronze in the Relays in the 94 Commonwealths, never quite made the GB Senior Squad

Mark Smith?

 

[londonblue]

I have to admit I've watched quite a lot of it today. I probably will tomorrow too.

Do I care? Not really, but it's always good to get one over the ball tamperers.

 

[Firestorm]

Mark Smith?

That’s the chappie...he was running for Woodford Green by the but still trained at Southend along with a couple of other “minor” internationals...and me !!!

 

[ozzie]

Can't say it will be at the top of my sporting agenda over the coming weeks but there will be some decent track and field action, plus the rugby sevens is always good fun. Time difference makes it a bit tricky to follow of course.

spot on,feel the same

 

[Ron Manager]

It's just down the road from me and as a family we're heading down for the hockey tomorrow and the final session of athletics next Saturday. As an 'event', something to enjoy and be part of I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Uncle Leo]

It's just down the road from me and as a family we're heading down for the hockey tomorrow and the final session of athletics next Saturday. As an 'event', something to enjoy and be part of I'm looking forward to it.

Good stuff; hope the tickets were reasonable - at the World Athletics last year, tickets for children were only £9.58 (Bolt's WR time for the 100m) which made it good value for families.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in failing to haul his massive body across the line at any speed shock. He should probably think of doing something else.

 

[Firestorm]

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in failing to haul his massive body across the line at any speed shock. He should probably think of ding something else.

Perhaps his coach should be taking a long look at his trading and diet. I know it’s a power discipline but is all that muscle mass required ?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Perhaps his coach should be taking a long look at his trading and diet. I know it’s a power discipline but is all that muscle mass required ?

Madness isn't it? Whether it is HAA or his coach, something isn't right. He looks impressive, but the results have never really been there.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Does anyone give a ****? Discuss.

Nope.Plus I'm annoyed the Games seemed to have knocked The Daily Politics off the box at lunchtime.:angry:

 

[Swiss Tony]

Nope.Plus I'm annoyed the Games seemed to have knocked The Daily Politics off the box at lunchtime.:angry:

That’s because your country aim”t taking part senor.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

That’s because your country aim”t taking part senor.

Ha! Don't think Spain has ever been part of the British Commonwealth.Clue's in the name.Gib.might be falling into their lap pretty soon though.:winking:

 

[Benfleet A1]

Ha! Don't think Spain has ever been part of the British Commonwealth.Clue's in the name.Gib.might be falling into their lap pretty soon though.:winking:

Put the rod away, there's a good chap.