London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

darced

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cgpg5

darced wrote: »

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GB don't mind tbh!

leahyl

I'm beginning to get palpitations now guys.....well maybe a slight exaggeration but you know what I mean:p

Jimmy Iovine

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Only 3 teams/individual could fill pub at this time of day. The International football team, Sonia o Sullivan and Katie Taylor.

Its good to have buzz about something again. We could do with more of it.

We only ever watched two sporting events when we were in primary school. The first was Germany v Ireland in the World Cup back in 6th class. The other was Sonia running in a race. I can't for the life of me remember what race it was but it was on during lunch time at around 1 o'clock or so and we had half the school peeking through every nook and cranny trying to catch a glimpse of the race. The teachers in their infinite wisdom decided against having the tele in the hall and put it in the corridor instead. Crazy times.

opinion guy

Ausie fan in the mens hockey crowd leading a cheer of Ogie ogie ogie:D

kfallon

I think I'm gonna have to watch the fight from behind the couch

Dr.Broccoli

kfallon wrote: »

I think I'm gonna have to watch the fight from behind the couch

Why not just move the couch out of the way?

Kirby

opinion guy wrote: »

Ausie fan in the mens hockey crowd leading a cheer of Ogie ogie ogie:D

He's starting to lose his voice. It's how you know it's the later rounds of the tournament

Meauldsegosha

Nerves are starting to kick in. Stomach has butterflies.

LadyMayBelle

At the Excel arena now. One sea of green. Gonna be epic! See ye at the other end! With a gold of course!

Dr.Broccoli

I like Michael Lyster presenting, has a bit of personality, unlike Bill who you can tell is reading the lines without even knowing what he's saying.

Rascasse

Think I'll head to a pub in hope of a bit of a crowd. Hopefully more than the usual types you'd find in there at this hour.

Jimmy Iovine

opinion guy wrote: »

Ausie fan in the mens hockey crowd leading a cheer of Ogie ogie ogie:D

Itchy itchy itchy

Scratch scratch scratch

racso1975

C'mon katie nerves adrenalin and butterflies are killing me

kfallon

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

We only ever watched two sporting events when we were in primary school. The first was Germany v Ireland in the World Cup back in 6th class. The other was Sonia running in a race. I can't for the life of me remember what race it was but it was on during lunch time at around 1 o'clock or so and we had half the school peeking through every nook and cranny trying to catch a glimpse of the race. The teachers in their infinite wisdom decided against having the tele in the hall and put it in the corridor instead. Crazy times.

I'd imagine that was the Sydney Olympics in 2000, damn you Szabo, damn you :mad:

Kerrydude1981

Dr.Broccoli wrote: »

I like Michael Lyster presenting, has a bit of personality, unlike Bill who you can tell is reading the lines without even knowing what he's saying.

Ah feck Michael is finished

The_Kew_Tour

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

We only ever watched two sporting events when we were in primary school. The first was Germany v Ireland in the World Cup back in 6th class. The other was Sonia running in a race. I can't for the life of me remember what race it was but it was on during lunch time at around 1 o'clock or so and we had half the school peeking through every nook and cranny trying to catch a glimpse of the race. The teachers in their infinite wisdom decided against having the tele in the hall and put it in the corridor instead. Crazy times.

Might have been her Silver Medal race in Sydney.

Remember the good old days when Ireland used to have 3pm kick offs and we were in till 3.30 in Primary School then. Get first half hour and then watch second half at home.

Dr.Broccoli

I hope Katie wins gold, not for the country, but for herself. Deserves it for being the best in her division for so long.

leahyl

Half an hour to GOLD:D

Well 45 minutes

racso1975

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Ah feck Michael is finished

Ah yeah but at least we will have the one and only jimmy giving us some classic commentary during the fight

The_Kew_Tour

LadyMayBelle wrote: »

At the Excel arena now. One sea of green. Gonna be epic! See ye at the other end! With a gold of course!

Jealous(at the moment anyway)

castletownman

Must say that little closing bit from Michael Lyster has gotten me very nervous for the bout ahead. He's right though, the whole nation is in front of a telly watching this with bated breath. Honestly, I'm getting so much goosebumps I'll probably be in tears regardless of the result.

Come on Katie

leahyl

LadyMayBelle wrote: »

At the Excel arena now. One sea of green. Gonna be epic! See ye at the other end! With a gold of course!

Cheer louder than you've ever cheered in your life!!:D

Kerrydude1981

LadyMayBelle wrote: »

At the Excel arena now. One sea of green. Gonna be epic! See ye at the other end! With a gold of course!

Lucky bugger

racso1975

Hopefully Katies oppponent wont need that teeth in a day clinic!!!! ad is doin my nut in. "Mashed banana sandwich in a golf club" ffs

Dr.Broccoli

racso1975 wrote: »

Ah yeah but at least we will have the one and only jimmy giving us some classic commentary during the fight

He really should be thrown in a home. Has no clue about boxing. It's a wonder he hasn't mentioned "Dave Boy McCauley yet".

The_Kew_Tour

castletownman wrote: »

Must say that little closing bit from Michael Lyster has gotten me very nervous for the bout ahead. He's right though, the whole nation is in front of a telly watching this with bated breath. Honestly, I'm getting so much goosebumps I'll probably be in tears regardless of the result.

Come on Katie

Yep twill be tears of joy or despair

racso1975

Dr.Broccoli wrote: »

He really should be thrown in a home. Has no clue about boxing. It's a wonder he hasn't mentioned "Dave Boy McCauley yet".

Just give it time my friend just give it time

Kerrydude1981

Tick tock

30 minutes to go

nice_very

racso1975 wrote: »

Hopefully Katies oppponent wont need that teeth in a day clinic!!!! ad is doin my nut in. "Mashed banana sandwich in a golf club" ffs

hopefully her opponent WILL need it

JONJO THE MISER

Wish i was in the pub for this but alas at home.
Cant wait, come on Katie.

Kerrydude1981

Kenny

JONJO THE MISER

:eek:Another new suit by Kenny Egan.

leahyl

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Yep twill be tears of joy or despair

FYP

nice_very

Bernard "brod club" Dunne in a suit for the occasion

RikkFlair

Bertie Aherne has been smuggled into the fight apparently. SMACK HIM KATIE!

Kerrydude1981

You know its serious when the suits are on

Colmustard

TGB are having another good day.

DominoDub

Power Cut in parts of Bray

Dr.Broccoli

Oooohhhhhhhh, the boys have the luxury of a couch for this one A desk is no good for a final :P

racso1975

I demand that rte show us the reaction of the lads off camera after the fight!!!

el diablo

GO KATIE. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Dr.Broccoli

I like these 3 lads.

The_Kew_Tour

Right going to soak up the atmosphere

COME ON KATIE!!!!!!!!!!!

efb

Go Katie!!!

racso1975

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

:eek:Another new suit by Kenny Egan.

That bleedin tie is giving me a migraine

el diablo

DominoDub wrote: »

Power Cut in parts of Bray

Really? :eek: There's supposed to be a huge crowd at the Shoreline Lesiure Centre between Bray and Greystones..

westendgirlie

LadyMayBelle wrote: »

At the Excel arena now. One sea of green. Gonna be epic! See ye at the other end! With a gold of course!

Have ya got your boards.ie supporters club banner with ya?

leahyl

el diablo wrote: »

GO KATIE. YOU CAN DO IT!!

The prints a bit small there can you make it bigger?:pac:

WhatNowForUs?

johne30 wrote: »

simply sick of all this boxing nonsense , its an awful sport and won't be in the olympics in a few more games time. . she (kate taylor) will probably lose as usual for irish competitors. she competes for 24 mins in total 8 min fights by 3 . the sailors and rowers are way better sports people . feel sorry for analise. Taylor has a good p r machine behind her though

Your right. She should take up GAA instead.