London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

el diablo

jupiterjack wrote: »

crowd really getting behind Murray..

Murray wants it more so he'll probably win this. If it was a Slam I've no doubt that Fed would win.

Shryke

irish-stew wrote: »

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Fight on now to determine katies first opponent

COM ON RTE. GET IT ON THE SCREEN!!!!!

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Edit: Murray has just broke Federers serve.

I was getting pissed that they weren't showing it. Talking heads going on about show jumping. Argh. No internet for me for half an hour.
Anyway, go Murray!

Guy:Incognito

Is it the winner of the fight thats on at the minute between the Brit and the American (Jonas & Underwood) that Taylor fights? Are we leaving out spoilers for those unfortunate to have to watch the Olympics on RTE?

Ulysses Gaze

el diablo wrote: »

I agree. It's a bit strange that at least half our athletes are claiming to be either carrying injuries or having "gastro" problems.

Are they carrying injuries/sick or are they bottling it and making up excuses?

Just seems strange that so many Irish athletes are getting ill or injured....

Mint Sauce

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Is it the winner of the fight thats on at the minute between the Brit and the American (Jonas & Underwood) that Taylor fights? Are we leaving out spoilers for those unfortunate to have to watch the Olympics on RTE?

Yes it is. RTE in their ultimate wisdom are not showing it until 3.30. Already have the Tennis Final on one stream, wouldn't like to see my internet bill if I opened another.

Thankfully this evening and all day tomorrow I will have BBC and the Red Button.

cgpg5

Murray takes the first. Some atmosphere on centre court..!

el diablo

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Are they carrying injuries/sick or are they bottling it and making up excuses?

Just seems strange that so many Irish athletes are getting ill or injured....

More that likely some of them have choked on the big occasion and are using illness as an excuse. I won't mention any names though.

Guy:Incognito

6 games in a row for Murray.

robinph

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

6 games in a row for Murray.

Looking very good for him now.

Get this match over quickly to save some energy for the next one straight afterwards in the doubles.

P_1

Is this the best of 3 sets or 5?

Richard Hillman

pithater1 wrote: »

Is this the best of 3 sets or 5?

Best of 5

P_1

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Best of 5

Thats got to count against Murray for his doubles final, when is that due to kick off?

Hercule Poirot

Does anyone know who got the bronze in the mens tennis?

Mint Sauce

pithater1 wrote: »

Thats got to count against Murray for his doubles final, when is that due to kick off?

Already has. Murray is a set to love up. Leading the second set 2 games to love.

Mint Sauce

irish-stew wrote: »

Already has. Murray is a set to love up. Leading the second set 2 games to love.

Sorry, did you mean the Doubles or the singles.

P_1

irish-stew wrote: »

Already has. Murray is a set to love up. Leading the second set 2 games to love.

No I meant his mixed doubles final? He's in two finals today. Surely it isn't on straight after his match with Fed.

Mint Sauce

pithater1 wrote: »

No I meant his mixed doubles final? He's in two finals today. Surely it isn't on straight after his match with Fed.

Its schulded to anyway.

donfers

worried by the fact the judges gave the british fighter an 8 point victory over underwood in a fight that most pundits said was even and too close to call

katie may well have to overcome the hometown judging bias to beat jonas, a tough task


murray just won a key game in the second set after multiple deuces, well on his way to going two sets up

robinph

pithater1 wrote: »

irish-stew wrote: »

Already has. Murray is a set to love up. Leading the second set 2 games to love.

No I meant his mixed doubles final? He's in two finals today. Surely it isn't on straight after his match with Fed.

Not sure if they have had the mens doubles yet, they hopefully have that scheduled next before Murray is on again.

cgpg5

robinph wrote: »

Not sure if they have had the mens doubles yet, they hopefully have that scheduled next before Murray is on again.

Mens doubles played yesterday

robinph

cgpg5 wrote: »

robinph wrote: »

Not sure if they have had the mens doubles yet, they hopefully have that scheduled next before Murray is on again.

Mens doubles played yesterday

Then he'll just have standing on the podium in between then. Not much of a rest period. Laura Robson is in the players family area behind Murrays mum.

Guy:Incognito

Great play from Murray.

I really hope he wins this. If he ended up losing it could kill him for the doubles (even more than he already will be anyway)

steve9859

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Are they carrying injuries/sick or are they bottling it and making up excuses?

Just seems strange that so many Irish athletes are getting ill or injured....

Even if all injuries / sickness are genuine, it reflects very poorly on Irish team management. It seems amateurish to have such a high proportion of the team injured or ill....team coaches / doctors / physios must take most of the blame

mike65

You'd have thought someone would have considered the likelihood of a player being in both finals wouldn't you?

Guy:Incognito

mike65 wrote: »

You'd have thought someone would have considered the likelihood of a player being in both finals wouldn't you?

Surely it wouldnt be a huge issue to have the doubles on the Monday?

Say doubles on Saturday, mens and womens finals on Sunday the mixed double son Monday.

keith16

pithater1 wrote: »

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Best of 5

Thats got to count against Murray for his doubles final, when is that due to kick off?

They may not need 5 sets the way things are going here. Murray 5-0 up in the second set.

Anyone

mike65 wrote: »

You'd have thought someone would have considered the likelihood of a player being in both finals wouldn't you?

Well, like many, the organisers probably thought that Venus Williams would have won the mixed doubles on her own.

P_1

mike65 wrote: »

You'd have thought someone would have considered the likelihood of a player being in both finals wouldn't you?

To be fair, I'd say they were almost certain of it being a Fed-Djoc final.

Guy:Incognito

Federer wins a game :eek:

Hopefully his last

Guy:Incognito

It's a pity Federer isnt in the mixed doubles final too. Would have been great craic to watch the 2 of them standing at the back of the court nackered, letting the 2 women fight it out.

Pudsy33

Del Potro bawling his eyes out after he won bronze. Hope that disproves the myth that the Olympics means nothing to professional athletes.

RedRightHand

Wimmin boxers :eek: God they look rough, methinks our Katie is a rose among nettles

el diablo

RedRightHand wrote: »

Wimmin boxers :eek: God they look rough, methinks our Katie is a rose among nettles

It took me a while to figure out I was watching female boxers. :eek:

Mysteriouschic

What time is Katie Taylor supposed to be on?

Pudsy33

Mysteriouschic wrote: »

What time is Katie Taylor supposed to be on?

2 30 tomorrow

Colmustard

There is a great badminton game on.

Guy:Incognito

Mysteriouschic wrote: »

What time is Katie Taylor supposed to be on?

Tomorrow afternoon at some stage

Colmustard

The Chinese athlete has retained his Olympic title. I was reading that that guy is regarded as a God in China. 1.3 billion watched the Beijing final.

garv123

Lets hope katie doesnt have a close fight against the british girl after the horrible decision the judges made in favour of the home team in the other mens match.



surprised bbc HD are showing a repeat of the badminton final instead of the tennis final.
forget that, didnt even see bbc1

Mysteriouschic

They have the women livestream of the weightlifting 75kg.
I don't know how they do it :eek:

Shryke

The women's boxing was way more entertaining for me. They really tore into each other. Can't wait for tomorrow.
Back to the tennis, Murray is such a likeable guy. The crowd are being amazing. Less reserved than at the Wimbledon final obviously, although great there too.

Colmustard

And the velodrome is on.:):)

Guy:Incognito

C'mon Andy. Break him.

Guy:Incognito

Get in.

Guy:Incognito

Outside the Tennis and Athletics, what are GB's other medal hopes tody? Pendleton is one , yeah?

P_1

Wish I had put some money on Murray, one of the bets I was considering has already come in.

keith16

Murray breaks in the third set, leading 3-2. Crucial that he holds serve and wrap this up early so I can watch the cycling

Pudsy33

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Outside the Tennis and Athletics, what are GB's other medal hopes tody? Pendleton is one , yeah?

They have a girl running tonight too, I think 400m who is defending champion afaik

garv123

Shryke wrote: »

The women's boxing was way more entertaining for me. They really tore into each other. Can't wait for tomorrow.
Back to the tennis, Murray is such a likeable guy. The crowd are being amazing. Less reserved than at the Wimbledon final obviously, although great there too.

I would be depressed at the wimbledon final too when I realised I just paid over 3grand on my ticket.

How much is an Olympic ticket?

Pudsy33

Roger is a broken man, he should have challenged there