London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

cherryghost

I was in the same class in Secondary School as Katie and I still can't believe she's on the big stage. Very proud of her. Fully confident she can take the gold

Anyone

Pa Dee wrote: »

Interesting attitude. You could make the "don't watch it" argument for badger baiting, cock fighting, dog fighting that you do for women beating each other and lads getting off on it

Wait, are you comparing womens boxing to animals fighting?

Pudsy33

Pa Dee wrote: »

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Pa Dee wrote: »

Interesting attitude. You could make the "don't watch it" argument for badger baiting, cock fighting, dog fighting that you do for women beating each other and lads getting off on it

They're not being forced to fight for people's entertainment. They're athletes who put their lives into what they do. Would ya cop on like!

Not sure about that. Hadn't her father channelled her down this route since she was 8? Seems an odd route to force your daughter down

By that logic, we shouldn't watch any sport.

The_Kew_Tour

Anyone who has some stupid grudge against anything about Katies fight is either a prick, or begrudging twat or worse still has no clue what they are talking about.

Katie you were immense today and have done the country proud.

Fair play to British fighter for true sportsmanship.

Womens Boxing is rubbish eh? Some Joke that was:pac::pac:

BraziliaNZ

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that

What is your problem? She comes across as sweet and dedicated and is a winner, what's not to admire?

Brain Stroking

Sanity_Saviour wrote: »

Nah we can't have atmosphere at a sporting event, its embarassing sure!

Yup supporting our teams in great voice is an issue it seems. Was the same with the Euros. Pathetic stuff

Dan Chipowski

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that .

Getting punched in the face definitely won't change her for the better either

Yeah, but you'd feel safe with Katie.

statesaver

kfallon wrote: »

Yeah they should be berating her instead :rolleyes:

Had a tear in me eye myself at the end. And I couldn't give a fook what you think about that

Had a tear in my eye myself.

kfallon

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Anyone who has some stupid grudge against anything about Katies fight is either a prick, or begrudging twat or worse still has no clue what they are talking about.

Katie you were immense today and have done the country proud.

Fair play to British fighter for true sportsmanship.

Womens Boxing is rubbish eh? Some Joke that was:pac::pac:

Well said sir, you will forever be welcome round my gaff with views like that

keano_afc

What happens in the boxing if all the rounds are drawn?

Diego Maradona

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that .

Getting punched in the face definitely won't change her for the better either

That is truly the most pathetic post I've yet to read on here, congrats.

Sparks43

keano_afc wrote: »

What happens in the boxing if all the rounds are drawn?

Countback

Johnny Bitte

F U Rte Player, F U in the A. Cut out at second round, look like the site crashed.

Legged it down the other end of the building to the gym tv just to catch the result.

Savage stuff.

Pa Dee

Pa Dee wrote: »

Not sure about that. Hadn't her father channelled her down this route since she was 8? Seems an odd route to force your daughter down

Nope. Her Dad introduced her to it. He doesn't want her to become professional as he doesn't want her to fight for her life. She chose boxing over football - another sport which she excelled at - because boxing was her first love.

BraziliaNZ

Diego Maradona wrote: »

That is truly the most pathetic post I've yet to read on here, congrats.

She's not rough at all. Comes down as very down to earth and modest.

statesaver

keano_afc wrote: »

What happens in the boxing if all the rounds are drawn?

Whoever throws the must punches wins i think

el diablo

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that .

Getting punched in the face definitely won't change her for the better either

What the hell does this mean? :rolleyes:

Guy:Incognito

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that

What is your problem? She comes across as sweet and dedicated and is a winner, what's not to admire?

What part of anything I said is about had anything to do with dedication, admiration or being a winner ?

Meauldsegosha

kfallon wrote: »

What time is the final due for on Thursday?

According to the London 2012 app Semi-Final Wed at 14.00, Final Thursday at 16.45.

Mint Sauce

Pa Dee wrote: »

Not sure about that. Hadn't her father channelled her down this route since she was 8? Seems an odd route to force your daughter down

Had he? Forced? Check your facts.

She was still playing competitivly for the Irish Football team up until 3-4 years ago, whilst boxing as well which suggests she did have a choice

Ulysses Gaze

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that .

Getting punched in the face definitely won't change her for the better either

Jaysus, I've read some ****e on boards before. But this...

Anyway.....

Well done to Katie. Genuine World Class, Once-in-a-Generation, talent.

Colmustard

A British gymnasts is in the medals:eek:

I wouldn't have expected that.

Brain Stroking

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

What part of anything I said is about had anything to do with dedication, admiration or being a winner ?

You just admitted to being as deep as a paddling pool there

Pa Dee

whoopsadaisydoodles wrote: »

Pa Dee wrote: »

Not sure about that. Hadn't her father channelled her down this route since she was 8? Seems an odd route to force your daughter down

Nope. Her Dad introduced her to it. He doesn't want her to become professional as he doesn't want her to fight for her life. She chose boxing over football - another sport which she excelled at - because boxing was her first love.

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

keano_afc

Looking at the fight after Taylor's she seems streets ahead of the opposition..

marco_polo

Diego Maradona wrote: »

That is truly the most pathetic post I've yet to read on here, congrats.

It's actualy quite an achievement given the standard of some of the competition on this thread today.

kfallon

C'mon RTE we want an interview with her, I think I'm ready for a good ould fashioned cry!

Guy:Incognito

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that .

Getting punched in the face definitely won't change her for the better either

That is truly the most pathetic post I've yet to read on here, congrats.

How? People go on about how good looking (or not) loads of athletes are then start saying Taylor is. Just because she's Irish she's automatically a cracker and no one can say otherwise? Reel your neck in.

kfallon

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

I'd question any father's conception skills who gave birth to you :pac:

Ulysses Gaze

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

Ah ffs......

BraziliaNZ

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

How? People go on about how good looking (or not) loads of athletes are then start saying Taylor is. Just because she's Irish she's automatically a cracker and no one can say otherwise? Reel your neck in.

Who said she was a cracker? She doesn't look like a model but she's pretty, in great shape, and comes across as a total sweetheart. And she's a world class athlete and almost at national hero status.
If you fail to find anything attractive in there you're dead on the inside!

garv123

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

Again but its ok for lads to do it? How about stop being a sexist pig?


I didnt see any heads smashed either.

Pa Dee

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

Yeh teaching your daughter to defend herself is absolutely shocking. Shocking stuff. Call the ISPCC.

I'm sure he'll be calling his own fatherhood into question when she arrives home with an Olympic medal. Terrible terrible man.

:pac:

Diego Maradona

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

****ing hell :rolleyes:

This thread has gone to the dogs, I'm out of here, are the mods asleep or what?????

darced

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Skylinehead

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

Would you be saying this if it was the son getting introduced to boxing? Somehow I doubt it.

Guy:Incognito

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

How? People go on about how good looking (or not) loads of athletes are then start saying Taylor is. Just because she's Irish she's automatically a cracker and no one can say otherwise? Reel your neck in.

Who said she was a cracker? She doesn't look like a model but she's pretty, in great shape, and comes across as a total sweetheart. And she's a world class athlete and almost at national hero status.
If you fail to find anything attractive in there you're dead on the inside!

Again. Being a sweetheart or in great physical shape is nothing to do with what I said

If she was a 135 kg weightlifter would anyone be commenting on her being attractive. I highly sucking doubt it. Proof being how when I said the Chinese one that won the weightlifting yesterday wouldn't be out of place in the men's it got a good few thanks.there wouldn't be anyone saying it if she wssnt Irish. Hence, double standards.

Colmustard

Originally Posted by Guy:Incognito
Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that

Really, I think she is quite a looker and on panels she certainly comes across as very intelligent and it really is about her sporting performance which was obviously world class.

Pherekydes

Pa Dee wrote: »

I would question any fathers parenting skills that introduces their daughter to getting her head smashed

Jesus, have the mods not gotten rid of you yet?

IvySlayer

Semi on Wednesday, Final on Thursday? One days rest?

Namlub

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

How? People go on about how good looking (or not) loads of athletes are then start saying Taylor is. Just because she's Irish she's automatically a cracker and no one can say otherwise? Reel your neck in.

You think that's the part of your post people have an issue with?

keano_afc

Anyway, back to the boxing. So its the Tajikistani girl she fights, and she's beaten her before. Looks promising.

Hande hoche!

Good job by the boxer from Tajikistan.

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona wrote: »

****ing hell :rolleyes:

This thread has gone to the dogs, I'm out of here, are the mods asleep or what?????

Did you report the posts?

BraziliaNZ

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Again. Being a sweetheart or in great physical shape is nothing to do with what I said

Whatever.

Laois_Man

It's a pity the Chinese girl didn't win that other quarter final....I'd enjoy seeing Katie smack one of them down more!

Diego Maradona

Deleted User wrote: »

Did you report the posts?

I normally don't as I'd feel like a snitch, but this guy is a special case.

flyswatter

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Jesus. Some crazy double standards being thrown around. Some of the women that get passed of ordinary looking ion here and people cramming themselves over Taylor . She's rough lads and talks like a heavy smoker. A million Irish passports won't change that .

Getting punched in the face definitely won't change her for the better either

That is truly the most pathetic post I've yet to read on here, congrats.

How? People go on about how good looking (or not) loads of athletes are then start saying Taylor is. Just because she's Irish she's automatically a cracker and no one can say otherwise? Reel your neck in.

Why are you even contemplating this discussion? Brainless, just brainless.

xxyyxx

Deleted User wrote: »

Did you report the posts?

I have.

Cardinal Richelieu

Colmustard wrote: »

A British gymnasts is in the medals:eek:

I wouldn't have expected that.

Guess you weren't following the gymnastics so far, GB already has 3 medals.