Tipex Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 So, the Empire games have started. Anyone? No? Thought not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I will be watching, should be good. The opening ceremony had some erm, interesting bits to say the least and it was easy to see it was done on a budget and a very small one at that. But the games will be good to watch and support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 There certainly.was a few cringeworthy moments in the ceremony but on the whole I thought it was quite good. The actual games should be quite good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Most UK based Athletes are Lottery funded - if they don't "make the grade" and win Medals, they'll lose their Funding - that's not a bad thing............... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'll watch what I can. Some good medal hopes on day 1. Always good fun to see Team GB teammates competing against each other. Really enjoyed the Games when they came to Manchester in 2002. Rugby 7s was great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) The Scottie dogs were the real stars of the show. Edited July 24, 2014 by Cuprabob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 The Bowling and Badminton didn't exactly have crowds of spectators this morning, in fact, the seats were mostly deserted save for family members watching! It's the one games that no-one likes to admit they are happy to miss because of where it falls in the events calendar, it makes sense that if you need to take time out, for training, or personal stuff like getting married, children, holidays etc, this is the one to miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Unless you want the full medal set or compete in a sport where you have a chance of a medal when you wouldn't in the Olympics and Worlds. I think the main venue events will be well supported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) First Gold was for Englamd in the Women's Triathalon Edited July 24, 2014 by Cuprabob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Gold in men's 50m butterfly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I have to say I'm quite enjoying it now. Although it seems very odd to cheer England or Scotland in the swimming. It is Team GB isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I'm getting a bit cheesed off with all the pro Scotland hype. When it was in Manchester, it wasn't all pro England. It was sport. I think the hidden agenda is showing its face. Switched off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Blimey, do you think so? Can't say I've noticed that aside from bagpipes at every interval in the swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Andrew, your turned in to a blinkered scot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 The Manchester Games was different. That was the second city of a major nation. This is the first city of a minor province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Blimey, do you think so? Can't say I've noticed that aside from bagpipes at every interval in the swimming.After day 1, I put the BBC Breakfast news on and got in depth coverage, footage and interviews on all 3 Scottish golds. I thought nothing of it, till 10 mines later they cut back to the studio and said..... 'And the leader of the medals table is England'Not a single mention of how many medals any other country had won, by who, doing what. Just a full 10 minutes on that Scot swimmer and 2 judo sisters. Having said that I watched the boxing on the red button last night and really enjoyed it! Edited July 27, 2014 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 The Manchester Games was different. That was the premier city of a major nation (as London is just a group of village sat next to each other). This is the first city of a minor province. FTFY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) It is easily the most partisan (Scottish) "Empire" games I have ever seen. However, hopefully it'll be the last one the Scots can participate in. Whilst they want to stay in the Commonwealth, I am hoping the committee responsible for membership (which they'd have to apply for again) will tell them where to shove their hopes. Edited July 27, 2014 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 If the Games were being held in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand or anywhere else, I'd suggest the hosting support would be equally as "partisan"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I'm missing some of the real time information that you got at the olympics. I watched the shooting earlier and it would have been far better if I could actually see how they were all doing whilst also pacifying the kids. It was a close and tense finish that was missing as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Tonia Couch. HELLO!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Best surname ever, Indian judo silver medalist Sushila Likmabam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Tonia Couch. HELLO!! And it appears she might be in Edinburgh somewhere since that is where thy are doing the diving. Will spend this weekend with eyes peeled ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 All in all, a very good games imho. Glasgow was a fine host and even the weather played ball (bar the last couple of days). Highlights for me were Claudia Fragapane in the gymnastics and the Men's 4x400m rely team. Matthew Hudson-Smith showed huge heart on the final leg to win Gold. He could be a face to watch out for on the world stage if he continues to develop. Jo Pavey was a great shock winning a Bronze in the 5000m. She is 40 and had a child 10 months ago. It seems like she has been competing forever but I haven't seen her run with so much bravery before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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