Bleep1673 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 6 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: If Djokovic loses the Bronze medal match he will have lost 3 matches in a row, Mens Semi, Mixed doubles semi, mens Bronze, 3 in a row probably for the 1st time in his career. He lost, next is the Bronze medal match in Mixed Doubles. I think the modern dominating Mens tennis trio of Nadal, Federer, & Djokovic might be coming to an end, in the next 18 months, or sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graveyard johnny Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 the olympics should be track and field swimming and diving gymnastics events AND THATS IT ! see you later undertaker - in a while necrophile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methven Hornet Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 6 hours ago, Maximus Decimus said: I'm pretty sure he represented the UK previously? I remember it being somewhat controversial as a Catholic Northern Irishman. I think he considered representing the UK before settling for Ireland. He also said that he would represent Northern Ireland if such an option were available. Simply put, he has three national identities and embraces all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 53 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: I think he is so used to winning that he got angry with himself. Smashing a racquet, and chucking one into the stands is unforgivable for a player of his standards though. Bronze went to the better player. His meltdown came shortly after he made a comment to the press about Simone Biles, saying that champions know how to handle pressure. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Have you only just noticed? I have had a crush on her for 20 years. Hands off!! I saw her first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Have you only just noticed? I have had a crush on her for 20 years. Since that body paint pictorial she did? Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, graveyard johnny said: the olympics should be track and field swimming and diving gymnastics events AND THATS IT ! Nope. Archery, shooting, boxing, cycling (Track & Road), horses stuff, and some limited sailing. Not these mixed relay c*ap though. Not surfing, climbing, Skateboarding or BMX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Just now, Futtocks said: Since that body paint pictorial she did? Mmmmmmmm!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Since that body paint pictorial she did? If she covered herself in warm chocolate I would fight Anthony Joshua to eat it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Or is that too pervy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Futtocks said: His meltdown came shortly after he made a comment to the press about Simone Biles, saying that champions know how to handle pressure. I make only the observation that it seems that his fabled powers of recovery and stamina seem a little weaker at a tournament with somewhat more stringent testing than even the Grand Slams manage. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 5 hours ago, gingerjon said: I make only the observation that it seems that his fabled powers of recovery and stamina seem a little weaker at a tournament with somewhat more stringent testing than even the Grand Slams manage. Why would you make that "observation" unless you're suggesting he's 'cheating' somehow? I've looked briefly at his Olympic record and in 2008 he lost in the SF to Nadal (before winning Bronze), in 2012 in the SF to Murray at Wimbledon, in 2016 in the 1st round to the guy who won the Silver, and this time in the SF. I'd say that's a pretty decent effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 11 hours ago, tim2 said: He's also still angry that the crowds don't give him love and respect. Maybe he should watch a replay of his behaviour in the mens' bronze medal match. Why did Serbia pull out of the mixed doubles bronze medal match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: Why did Serbia pull out of the mixed doubles bronze medal match? Shoulder injury for Djokovic. Better reason than "tired and annoyed after losing in the singles" and means that Piers Morgan won't go after him. "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Another BMX gold. Now give them some of that rowing fortune. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Paul Casey in with a shout for a Golf Bronze with a 7-man playoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Spidey said: Paul Casey in with a shout for a Golf Bronze with a 7-man playoff Or maybe not after that shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glossop saint Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 13 hours ago, Bleep1673 said: Nope. Archery, shooting, boxing, cycling (Track & Road), horses stuff, and some limited sailing. Not these mixed relay c*ap though. Not surfing, climbing, Skateboarding or BMX. I get the argument with some of these but climbing is the perfect Olympic sport. Faster, higher, stronger. It covers all of those. And easy enough to understand for people watching. There's 3 disciplines and each one (with the exception of maybe bouldering) is very very easy tell who is doing well. And no judging required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 30/07/2021 at 12:00, gingerjon said: Everton have their own ground now. Liverpool, such is how they support their team, probably play in a pit with glass on the floor somewhere. They've played (for the last 3 seasons) at a ground with a capacity of over 16 000, some 5 miles from Anfield. You're right about the level of support given, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, JonM said: They've played (for the last 3 seasons) at a ground with a capacity of over 16 000, some 5 miles from Anfield. You're right about the level of support given, of course. Tranmere? I'd forgotten that. But now I'm getting a memory of some pitch issues which led to them either having to postpone or move games? 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Tranmere? I'd forgotten that. But now I'm getting a memory of some pitch issues which led to them either having to postpone or move games? Flooding - which affected Tranmere games too, of course. I think quite a bit has been spent to try to prevent that happening again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 stone giant Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Another BMX gold. That will undoubtedly be one of my moments of the Games. I watched it without having a clue about her or the event, and I was blown away by what I saw. To put in that performance having fallen in the first round, and with a score of 96 something to beat, was simply incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Gold for Max Whitlock, defending his Rio title, in the Gymnastics pommel horse final. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, glossop saint said: I get the argument with some of these but climbing is the perfect Olympic sport. Faster, higher, stronger. It covers all of those. And easy enough to understand for people watching. There's 3 disciplines and each one (with the exception of maybe bouldering) is very very easy tell who is doing well. And no judging required. 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim2 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 The new sports are the way forward for the Olympics. Less barrier to entry and the Games would be their pinnacle. Get rid: Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Rugby I appreciate it has a long history in the Olympics but Equestrian could go for me. "I am the avenging angel; I come with wings unfurled, I come with claws extended from halfway round the world. I am the God Almighty, I am the howling wind. I care not for your family; I care not for your kin. I come in search of terror, though terror is my own; I come in search of vengeance for crimes and crimes unknown. I care not for your children, I care not for your wives, I care not for your country, I care not for your lives." - (c) Jim Boyes - "The Avenging Angel" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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