EH11_2NL Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Am I the only person who doesn't give a hoot about this overrated nonsense? ?500million spent to try and relive the 'British Empire'. Would be the same if it was in Edinburgh just in case anyone thinks it's a Glasgow thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Don't get the hype of it. Was never of the belief it was a major sporting event really until Glasgow got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gordons Gloves Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Am I the only person who doesn't give a hoot about this overrated nonsense? ?500million spent to try and relive the 'British Empire'. Would be the same if it was in Edinburgh just in case anyone thinks it's a Glasgow thing. What a disgraceful thing to post. How anyone can be against an event with Clyde as the mascot is beyond me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Am I the only person who doesn't give a hoot about this overrated nonsense? ?500million spent to try and relive the 'British Empire'. Would be the same if it was in Edinburgh just in case anyone thinks it's a Glasgow thing. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigladatthebackpost Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The shit Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 ?500million eh? At half the cost of the trams i'd say they'll bring in more money and create more happiness than, say, the trams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Coudnt give a rats ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Seeger Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Am I the only person who doesn't give a hoot about this overrated nonsense? ?500million spent to try and relive the 'British Empire'. Would be the same if it was in Edinburgh just in case anyone thinks it's a Glasgow thing. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The Skol Cup of Athletics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 ###### have shut the commonwealth pool, during the school holidays. *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 ###### have shut the commonwealth pool, during the school holidays. *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 diddy cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chat Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Couldn't give a shiny shite about which wee man can run round in a circle slightly faster than another wee man or throw a stick slightly further than someone else etc. Utter baws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I know my fellow Glasgow jambos will not agree with me, but I have not got any real excitement for the Commonwealth games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1874 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I know my fellow Glasgow jambos will not agree with me, but I have not got any real excitement for the Commonwealth games. You are right. It is hard to get excited when you know for 2 weeks getting home from work is going to be a nightmare. 'Games lanes' someone has obviously looked at what London did and thought we better do the same forgetting its a fraction of the size. May feel different when it starts but just now just an inconvenience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The Skol Cup of Athletics. Very much so. How much is Salmond forking out for Bolt to appear in order to create the feel good factor ahead of the referendum? You are right. It is hard to get excited when you know for 2 weeks getting home from work is going to be a nightmare. 'Games lanes' someone has obviously looked at what London did and thought we better do the same forgetting its a fraction of the size. Are they really disappearing so far up their own a-holes that they're doing that? The games lanes in London were, by and large, abandoned before the games got under way. Nothing a copper on a motorbike couldn't organise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 How much is Salmond forking out for Bolt to appear in order to create the feel good factor ahead of the referendum? He is receiving no appearance money. It was his choice to compete. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Think bolt is only doing the relay as he wanted to give other Jamaicans the chance of the 100m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 In all honesty I couldn't give a toss about the Olympics apart from maybe 3 or 4 events so the Commonwealth Games appeals even less whether it's in Scotland or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Pretty shocking attitude on this thread. Two weeks of inconvenience is a very minor price to pay to have a major sporting event in Scotland. It'll raise Scotland's profile internationally (and domestically i.e. in the UK), hopefully inspire more youngsters to become involved in sport and will regenerate one of the worst areas of the country (as any Jambo who has gone to an away game in the east end of Glasgow will attest). The standard obviously isn't Olympic levels but I think you'd be surprised at how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Quite looking forward to it myself, all eyes on Scotland. Showing the world (ok, the commonwealth) what we can do. A couple of early Scottish medals will change some minds I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Dufner Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 It's a shower of shite. Won't be watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1874 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Very much so. How much is Salmond forking out for Bolt to appear in order to create the feel good factor ahead of the referendum? Are they really disappearing so far up their own a-holes that they're doing that? The games lanes in London were, by and large, abandoned before the games got under way. Nothing a copper on a motorbike couldn't organise.. When you come off the M74 towards Hampden there are games lanes. Not sure over other parts of the city like near Celtic Park etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie1874 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Pretty shocking attitude on this thread. Two weeks of inconvenience is a very minor price to pay to have a major sporting event in Scotland. It'll raise Scotland's profile internationally (and domestically i.e. in the UK), hopefully inspire more youngsters to become involved in sport and will regenerate one of the worst areas of the country (as any Jambo who has gone to an away game in the east end of Glasgow will attest). The standard obviously isn't Olympic levels but I think you'd be surprised at how good it is. Not disputing that they will raise Scotland's profile and also has meant some parts of Glasgow have had much needed improvements. I am also sure there will be many local businesses who make a few bob. Just from my opinion it's not something that really interests me and it is without a doubt going to affect people who work or live in the city. An example or this is a friend who lives in Park circus who has to pay he council for a parking permit every year to park outside his flat. For 3 days he isn't allowed to park there and no alternative parking solution was offered. No rebate on his permit. So yeah it might come across as selfish but that's the truth !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Got tickets for the gymnastics.....sorry I should say the wife got tickets for the family for the gymnastics. If I was to contract legionnaires disease the day before the event.......it wouldn't be all bad I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 When you come off the M74 towards Hampden there are games lanes. Not sure over other parts of the city like near Celtic Park etc. Aye,there are lanes on routes to venues etc. Not too fussed about the whole thing to be perfectly honest but will take the tribe into Glasgow at the weekend to sample some atmosphere......and dad may get a pint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_jambo Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Olympics World Championships Me doing high jump in the back gaerden ... ... ... Commenwealth Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1rousset Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Mrs applied for loads of tickets -we got nowt. Great-taking kids to Annan game instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaganator Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I've got a few tickets & will go. It's not just about the sport. There should be a good buzz around Glasgow. I was in London for the Olympics which was just fantastic. Not sure how much money has been spent but any regeneration of some of the poorer areas of Glasgow is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Think bolt is only doing the relay as he wanted to give other Jamaicans the chance of the 100m What Only reason I'm going to a night at the athletics is to see him win the 100m. Michael Jamieson better not be giving someone else a chance as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I normally work in the weege, but have decanted to Edinburgh for a couple of weeks. Ironically, I'll be through for the opening ceremony and women's hockey finals though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 It's a chance for the vast majority of the athletes to win something without the inconvenience of decent opposition from the USA, Russia & China getting in the way. A glorified School Sports Day for a bargain basement half a billion quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 There just people shit at fitba and need something to do. I know at least one guy in the wheelchair archery, shite at fitba, and will look out for his results and if my (ex) step nephew is boxing, I'll keep an eye out for him, will watch, but that's out of loyalty. Other than that they can all do one. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Just checked, he is boxing so I'll have to watch his fights. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Every taxi driver you get through here at the moment is raging about it - so not all bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I thought this was going to be a thread about a competion for those of a certain political persuasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Could not give a rat's ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 ?500million eh? At half the cost of the trams i'd say they'll bring in more money and create more happiness than, say, the trams. The trams will still be here in September though. Trying to get excited about it but finding it difficult. At least everyone's going to turn up - no Mrs Thatcher to ruin this one like she did Edinburgh 1986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 There is a major PR exercise going on to cover up the fact it isn't quite what we are being told. They are struggling to get enough volunteer workers for it. A workmates wife wanted to volunteer and was told it would be a few short shifts. Then when she went to the meeting it turned out to be several ten hour days which was impossible for her. And several others at the same meeting. Yet we'll be told by the the loyal press about the marvellous army of volunteers. Basically they are trying to recreate the vibe of the London Olympics and that just won't happen, but the press will tell us otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortarkod Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_HMFC1874 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have to go through the east end to get into town, absolute nightmare. Diversions for no reason whatsoever. Games start tomorrow and Parkhead is an absolute mess still. Any remote interest I had in these tinpot games has gone after seeing how much they don't give a **** about the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Cue incoherent with half wit weedgies interspersed with pish poor sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Scrap that "with" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Scrap that "with" kinda undermines your point. especially if you were playing ping pong at the same time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Back at work today in Glasgow and noticed on my short walk to work from Queen Street that the place was looking spotless. Was good to see although its a shame that it takes events like this for people to show a bit of pride in their city centre. I won't be watching th egames but i hope everthing goes well for Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I've just noticed in the paper there are still several hundred tickets available for the opening ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Tucker Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I went to the dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony at Celtic Park last night. Wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised I must say. Doesn't take itself too seriously but still gets all the relevant ceremony things done. Music choice for the welcoming of the nations was particularly well chosen as well. Doubt I'll watch too many of the games themselves, but living in Glasgow I welcome the increased number of events/shows in and around the city and tourists coming to enjoy what I'm sure will be a great spectacle for those interested in the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bolton Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Athletics leaves me completely cold, not interested in the slightest. However, I think it'll be a good thing long-term for some of the people from the east end. We've already seen the clearing of some pretty run-down areas and rebuilding projects. This is a good thing. For all that some people from Edinburgh like to sneer at these areas, they are areas of real social deprivation that should not exist in 21st century Scotland and something being done for them is a good thing. As for the actual events themselves, couldn't care less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Must admit I'm a wee bit peeved at the way this has taken over the BBC - the radio in particular. I like listening to late night Radio Scotland - but the music now finishes at midnight instead of 1 am so that they can repeat a shitey programme that was first broadcast at 10 am with Cat Cubie screeching and schoolkids shouting and generally getting annoyingly excited about the whole thing. Every programme on the radio is now all about the CG and about how great a place the Weeg is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Mrs applied for loads of tickets -we got nowt. Great-taking kids to Annan game instead Hahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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