Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 This is a must-watch for Rugby League fans. More empty seats to count than in your wildest dreams! A shame, as there have been some great performances and there's plenty more to come. On the downside, the conditions are not good for athletic endeavour. When you hold the marathon in the middel of the night and still the entire Ethiopian team drops out (as well as many others requiring medical attention), this is maybe not a great place to hold a sporting event. It'll be interesting to see how the FIFA World Cup fares in the same country. Still, I suppose the people responsible for the decision were more than happy with the contents of their brown envelopes. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,328 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) I used to watch a fair bit of athletics but dunno if it’s just a perception or not but it doesn’t seem as popular as it once was . https://news.sky.com/story/sky-views-athletics-is-rarely-mentioned-and-it-only-has-itself-to-blame-11817526 Edited September 29, 2019 by DavidM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, DavidM said: I used to watch a fair bit of athletics but dunno if it’s just a perception or not but it doesn’t seem as popular as it once was . It still gets big crowds, but not in Qatar. Plus the retirement of Usain Bolt has hit the sport's profile a bit. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,328 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 Just now, Futtocks said: It still gets big crowds, but not in Qatar. Plus the retirement of Usain Bolt has hit the sport's profile a bit. Indeed . I watched the 100 final and I’d only heard of Gatlin and Blake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,441 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Futtocks said: This is a must-watch for Rugby League fans. More empty seats to count than in your wildest dreams! A shame, as there have been some great performances and there's plenty more to come. On the downside, the conditions are not good for athletic endeavour. When you hold the marathon in the middel of the night and still the entire Ethiopian team drops out (as well as many others requiring medical attention), this is maybe not a great place to hold a sporting event. It'll be interesting to see how the FIFA World Cup fares in the same country. Still, I suppose the people responsible for the decision were more than happy with the contents of their brown envelopes. Hasn't this been dealt with on another thread, stupid? Or can't be bothered to read? Quote Sex and Money are like Oxygen They're not important until you're not getting enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,441 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) Red hot country, Friday holy day, small country, little interest,. Dithering British athletes who are not performing (Just like in the wet in Yorkieland Cycling), empty seats, blah, blah, blah. Edited September 29, 2019 by Bleep1673 Quote Sex and Money are like Oxygen They're not important until you're not getting enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Bleep1673 said: Hasn't this been dealt with on another thread, stupid? Or can't be bothered to read? Post a link to the other World Athletics Championship thread, please. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 11,605 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 I’m not convinced the mixed relay is here to stay. Quote Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,441 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 20 hours ago, Futtocks said: This is a must-watch for Rugby League fans. More empty seats to count than in your wildest dreams! A shame, as there have been some great performances and there's plenty more to come. On the downside, the conditions are not good for athletic endeavour. When you hold the marathon in the middel of the night and still the entire Ethiopian team drops out (as well as many others requiring medical attention), this is maybe not a great place to hold a sporting event. It'll be interesting to see how the FIFA World Cup fares in the same country. Still, I suppose the people responsible for the decision were more than happy with the contents of their brown envelopes. 15 hours ago, Futtocks said: Post a link to the other World Athletics Championship thread, please. https://www.totalrl.com/forums/index.php?/topic/345598-cheap-tickets-and-empty-stadiums/page/16/&tab=comments#comment-4209698 Page 16 Quote Sex and Money are like Oxygen They're not important until you're not getting enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Bleep1673 said: https://www.totalrl.com/forums/index.php?/topic/345598-cheap-tickets-and-empty-stadiums/page/16/&tab=comments#comment-4209698 Page 16 Ah, on page 16 of a thread in the Rugby League section, instead of the AOB/AOS forum. Can't think how that one passed me by... Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 A lot more crowd noise and atmosphere for the longer distance races. The Ethiopian and Kenyan fans turn out for their athletes, and suddenly the stadium feels alive... for a while, anyway. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 Oh, and another reason to watch... Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,739 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Oh, and another reason to watch... had you down as more of a fan of womens shot put - no idea why Edited September 30, 2019 by graveyard johnny Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 11,605 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 50 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Oh, and another reason to watch... She came fourth so I hope you’re on your way out there to comfort her Quote Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 A dominating win for Warholm in the 400H. Some superb talent left in his wake. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,739 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, gingerjon said: She came fourth so I hope you’re on your way out there to comfort her I would definitely come first Quote the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL does what Sky says 1,912 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live today about the lack of crowds at the event. Two commentators said the off-field facilities were some of the best they had ever seen and that the presentation of the Championships was certainly ideal for sponsors and tv ... and it appeared the organisers had concentrated more on that aspect rather than trying to bring in the crowds. Could that be how RL is going ? Not bothering about people actually going to the matches as long as it looks good on tv. Edited September 30, 2019 by RL does what Sky says Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 28 minutes ago, RL does what Sky says said: Discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live today about the lack of crowds at the event. Two commentators said the off-field facilities were some of the best they had ever seen and that the presentation of the Championships was certainly ideal for sponsors and tv ... and it appeared the organisers had concentrated more on that aspect rather than trying to bring in the crowds. Could that be how RL is going ? Not bothering about people actually going to the matches as long as it looks good on tv. The first few days haven't even looked good on TV, although tonight was much better. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RL does what Sky says 1,912 Report post Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Futtocks said: The first few days haven't even looked good on TV, although tonight was much better. Yes, they said that many migrant African workers might be there today as some of their athletes were competing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bleep1673 1,441 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 Alberto Salazar to double the crowd numbers, now he has been banned. Quote Sex and Money are like Oxygen They're not important until you're not getting enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted October 1, 2019 13 hours ago, RL does what Sky says said: Yes, they said that many migrant African workers might be there today as some of their athletes were competing. Plus there is always good travelling support from Ethiopia and Kenya for the distance events, wherever in the world major athletic events happen. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Yes, we got ourselves a Gold! Dina Asher-Smith dominates the 200m. And also Katerina Johnson-Thompson takes a decent lead into day 2 of the Heptathlon. 4 Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 8,328 Report post Posted October 3, 2019 16 hours ago, Futtocks said: Yes, we got ourselves a Gold! Dina Asher-Smith dominates the 200m. And also Katerina Johnson-Thompson takes a decent lead into day 2 of the Heptathlon. Dominates is right . And good to see three Americans straining like heck to get anywhere close Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted October 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, DavidM said: Dominates is right . And good to see three Americans straining like heck to get anywhere close And, for all the talk about who didn't make the final, you have to make the final to win it, and only Shaunae Miller-Uibo (who's doing the 400m instead) would have been capable of running a similar time to Dina. Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,018 Report post Posted October 4, 2019 On 02/10/2019 at 21:18, Futtocks said: Yes, we got ourselves a Gold! Dina Asher-Smith dominates the 200m. And also Katerina Johnson-Thompson takes a decent lead into day 2 of the Heptathlon. KJT got her gold, and the British record! 1 Quote "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
