theinvisibleman
06-07-2005, 12:48
London got it!!
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Billy Quiet
06-07-2005, 12:50
Coe for PM! smileys/smiley2.gif
IMAB
06-07-2005, 12:50
Oh dear, think of the cost and the smugness of the mockneyssmileys/smiley19.gif
Only bright side picture Chirac's face!!smileys/smiley36.gif
Fancy letting us have the Olympics when we can't cook.
Only bright side picture Chirac's face!!smileys/smiley36.gif
Fancy letting us have the Olympics when we can't cook.
Norfolk Wolf
06-07-2005, 12:51
Hmmm...which Olympics thread to post on....smileys/smiley5.gif
Dr Magnox
06-07-2005, 12:53
Don't know what you're moaning about.
You get to share laughing at Chirac without having to pay for it smileys/smiley7.gif
You get to share laughing at Chirac without having to pay for it smileys/smiley7.gif
Wombourne Wolf
06-07-2005, 12:53
Its always good to beat the Frenchsmileys/smiley36.gif
wolf of sedgley
06-07-2005, 12:55
Yep, i can't say i would be bothered about getting it, but beating the French is worth itsmileys/smiley36.gifsmileys/smiley36.gif Chirac you $$$$$smileys/smiley36.gif
IMAB
06-07-2005, 12:59
Don't know what you're moaning about.
You get to share laughing at Chirac without having to pay for it smileys/smiley7.gif
Of course we'll pay. Taxpayers money will have to be used to build up Londons transport network, the CTRL etc and the stadiums. Any profits made from operating costs won't come out of London. Not sure it's worth the cost to laugh at Chirac, esp. now he'll be wanting to get us back.
You get to share laughing at Chirac without having to pay for it smileys/smiley7.gif
Of course we'll pay. Taxpayers money will have to be used to build up Londons transport network, the CTRL etc and the stadiums. Any profits made from operating costs won't come out of London. Not sure it's worth the cost to laugh at Chirac, esp. now he'll be wanting to get us back.
Norfolk Wolf
06-07-2005, 13:00
Its always good to beat the Frenchsmileys/smiley36.gif
Just seen the TV footage of Paris finding out they had been beaten...absolute classic! smileys/smiley36.gif
Just seen the TV footage of Paris finding out they had been beaten...absolute classic! smileys/smiley36.gif
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 13:00
Apparently Paris more or less had it in the bag, but their presentation was astoundingly poor. Whether this is down to stereotypical Gallic arrogance, one can only speculate.
mak1
06-07-2005, 13:02
bloody 'ell, liven up mate. they'll be the greatest games ever and to have them here at home is superb.
Proud to be Britishsmileys/smiley2.gif
Proud to be Britishsmileys/smiley2.gif
Dr Magnox
06-07-2005, 13:03
Don't know what you're moaning about.
You get to share laughing at Chirac without having to pay for it smileys/smiley7.gif
Of course we'll pay. Taxpayers money will have to be used to build
up Londons transport network, the CTRL etc and the stadiums. Any
profits made from operating costs won't come out of London. Not sure
it's worth the cost to laugh at Chirac, esp. now he'll be wanting to
get us back.
Err. You are not paying for it. Not a sausage pal. London council tax payers are paying for it smileys/smiley7.gif
You get to share laughing at Chirac without having to pay for it smileys/smiley7.gif
Of course we'll pay. Taxpayers money will have to be used to build
up Londons transport network, the CTRL etc and the stadiums. Any
profits made from operating costs won't come out of London. Not sure
it's worth the cost to laugh at Chirac, esp. now he'll be wanting to
get us back.
Err. You are not paying for it. Not a sausage pal. London council tax payers are paying for it smileys/smiley7.gif
yammer
06-07-2005, 13:04
Just need to get a World Cup or European Championships now.
westlyNTR
06-07-2005, 13:07
Just need to get a World Cup or
European Championships now.
I'd just settle for champions league football at the
Mol first.
European Championships now.
I'd just settle for champions league football at the
Mol first.
IMAB
06-07-2005, 13:08
Err. You are not paying for it. Not a sausage pal. London council tax payers are paying for it smileys/smiley7.gif
If you think London taxpayer can raise enough money to foot the cost of improving transport facilities including outside of the capital ,then IMo you are mistaken. The rates may have gone up to help fund it but no way will it cover it all.
If you think London taxpayer can raise enough money to foot the cost of improving transport facilities including outside of the capital ,then IMo you are mistaken. The rates may have gone up to help fund it but no way will it cover it all.
Dr Magnox
06-07-2005, 13:11
Err. (again) Financing for the bid is set in stone. You are not paying
it so stop whining. London Taxpayers and ppi's are paying for it.
it so stop whining. London Taxpayers and ppi's are paying for it.
boon
06-07-2005, 13:11
Has Essex been banned yet? There was an anti-olympics thread started by, I think, Billy Quiet and one reply by Essex. Before I could get to open it, it had gone.
rawsurf
06-07-2005, 13:11
What great news...
Tempered however by typical British mentalitysmileys/smiley13.gif
I was in Australia when they had the games - seemed like the whole country got behind it - the buzz was fantastic - why cant we do the same...
Come on - could be the best games ever
Tempered however by typical British mentalitysmileys/smiley13.gif
I was in Australia when they had the games - seemed like the whole country got behind it - the buzz was fantastic - why cant we do the same...
Come on - could be the best games ever
yammer
06-07-2005, 13:12
Hasn't this all been gone through once? Its going to bring us (Britain)
a lot of money, give us a chance to show were one of the best in the
World for holding an event like this and once its all done and dusted
leave us with some World Class arenas for the future. Putting one over
the frogs is a nice bonus.
a lot of money, give us a chance to show were one of the best in the
World for holding an event like this and once its all done and dusted
leave us with some World Class arenas for the future. Putting one over
the frogs is a nice bonus.
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 13:13
There was an anti-olympics thread started by, I think, Billy Quiet and one reply by Essex
I started one as well, which got deleted within a minute or so. I don't think the current mods are that big on irony.
I started one as well, which got deleted within a minute or so. I don't think the current mods are that big on irony.
johnybig32
06-07-2005, 13:13
Hmmm...which Olympics thread to post on....smileys/smiley5.gif
agree....why start a new one when i had started one...QUITE OBVIOUSLY....on this page...hmmm
agree....why start a new one when i had started one...QUITE OBVIOUSLY....on this page...hmmm
Bilbrook_Wolves
06-07-2005, 13:13
Well done Lord Coe!
wolf of sedgley
06-07-2005, 13:17
Not sure it's worth the cost to laugh at Chirac, esp. now he'll be wanting to get us back.
Oh no!!! The French are gonna want to get back at us!! Whatever shall we do!smileys/smiley3.gifsmileys/smiley19.gifsmileys/smiley36.gif
Oh no!!! The French are gonna want to get back at us!! Whatever shall we do!smileys/smiley3.gifsmileys/smiley19.gifsmileys/smiley36.gif
Goldwolf
06-07-2005, 13:24
Hmmm...which Olympics thread to post on....smileys/smiley5.gif
agree....why start a new one when i had started one...QUITE OBVIOUSLY....on this page...hmmm
I even bumped it up for you!
agree....why start a new one when i had started one...QUITE OBVIOUSLY....on this page...hmmm
I even bumped it up for you!
FetishWolf
06-07-2005, 13:33
A decision that makes me very proud to be British.
Well done Lord Coe et al smileys/smiley17.gif
Lets leave the cynicism for another (later) point and enjoy putting one over our garlic loving neighbours!
Well done Lord Coe et al smileys/smiley17.gif
Lets leave the cynicism for another (later) point and enjoy putting one over our garlic loving neighbours!
IMAB
06-07-2005, 13:36
Lets leave the cynicism for another (later) point and enjoy putting one over our garlic loving neighbours!
Fair enough, see you back here next yearsmileys/smiley2.gif
Fair enough, see you back here next yearsmileys/smiley2.gif
Bradders
06-07-2005, 13:36
Superb job by our presentation committee. To be honest I wasn't too bothered at first, but to put one over on Chirac, well that was just brilliant!
Visage Wolf
06-07-2005, 14:03
http://premium1.uploadit.org/Tru2004//paris2012.jpg
CaeserWolf
06-07-2005, 14:04
London 2012
Its true smileys/smiley4.gif
Its true smileys/smiley4.gif
DCNB
06-07-2005, 14:29
Is this all not a bitracist about the dirty french frogs??? Now where my abba collection gone....Waterloo....
Dingle Till I Die!!!
Dingle Till I Die!!!
Papa
06-07-2005, 14:55
I suppose i'll be a little more excited come 2011 but fair play to Seb Coe. Would rather have the 2014 World Cup.
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:00
Would rather have the 2014 World Cup.
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
yammer
06-07-2005, 15:02
I suppose i'll be a little more excited come 2011 but fair play to Seb Coe. Would rather have the 2014 World Cup.
Do you think the fact we got these Olympics could jeapordize us if we went for the 2014 WC?
Do you think the fact we got these Olympics could jeapordize us if we went for the 2014 WC?
yammer
06-07-2005, 15:03
Would rather have the 2014 World Cup.
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
I think it would be fair to add St James Park, City of Manchester stadium and if need be Twickenham to that list.
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
I think it would be fair to add St James Park, City of Manchester stadium and if need be Twickenham to that list.
Visage Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:05
I suppose i'll be a little more excited come 2011 but fair play to Seb Coe. Would rather have the 2014 World Cup.
Do you think the fact we got these Olympics could jeapordize us if we went for the 2014 WC?
More likely the fact that FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst
the continents. After Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe
again until 2018....
Do you think the fact we got these Olympics could jeapordize us if we went for the 2014 WC?
More likely the fact that FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst
the continents. After Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe
again until 2018....
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:06
Absolutely. Mind you, 2006 in Germany will show some cracking grounds - Allianz Arena in Munich, Olympiastadion in Berlin, AOL Arena in Hamburg, Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, and AufArena Schalke to name a few.
wolfan
06-07-2005, 15:09
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and
Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
Never mind Old Trafford, if you count Twickenham (which is going
through a revamp soon), and both White Hart Lane (if things go to plan)
and Stamford Bridge (if Chelsea are still there) which will probably be
50,000+ stadiums by then, possibly Upton Park as well. Add to it other
decent grounds like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also
possibly Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012
London will probably be the best city in the world for sports
stadiums.
Edited by: wolfan
Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
Never mind Old Trafford, if you count Twickenham (which is going
through a revamp soon), and both White Hart Lane (if things go to plan)
and Stamford Bridge (if Chelsea are still there) which will probably be
50,000+ stadiums by then, possibly Upton Park as well. Add to it other
decent grounds like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also
possibly Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012
London will probably be the best city in the world for sports
stadiums.
Edited by: wolfan
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:09
More likely the fact that FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst the continents. After Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe again until 2018....
I don't know:
Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Mexico, W Germany, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Italy, USA, France, Japan/Korea, Germany, S Africa. Europe normally gets every other World Cup, so 2014 should be in Europe. I think it's because UEFA has the most member nations, and because it provides the biggest television revenues (which inevitably diminish to an extent when it's played in a completely different time zone).
I don't know:
Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Mexico, W Germany, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Italy, USA, France, Japan/Korea, Germany, S Africa. Europe normally gets every other World Cup, so 2014 should be in Europe. I think it's because UEFA has the most member nations, and because it provides the biggest television revenues (which inevitably diminish to an extent when it's played in a completely different time zone).
RoffeyWolf
06-07-2005, 15:12
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
Add to it other decent grounds like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also possibly Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012 London will probably be the best city in the world for sports stadiums.
WTF smileys/smiley3.gif
Add to it other decent grounds like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also possibly Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012 London will probably be the best city in the world for sports stadiums.
WTF smileys/smiley3.gif
Visage Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:12
More likely the fact that
FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst the continents. After
Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe again until 2018....
I don't know:
Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Mexico, W Germany,
Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Italy, USA, France, Japan/Korea, Germany, S
Africa. Europe normally gets every other World Cup, so 2014 should be
in Europe. I think it's because UEFA has the most member nations, and
because it provides the biggest television revenues (which inevitably
diminish to an extent when it's played in a completely different time
zone).
It wouldnt surprise me to see the WC go to somewhere in the AMericas and somewhere in Asia for both of 2010 and 2014.
FIFA have been making a big thing about development. Wouldnt surprise
me to see China in the running.....1 billion people, and convenient TV
timings for the whole asian market. SImilar arguments apply to an
americas WC.
Plus there has been lots of talk of an African nation getting it. I guess SA would be the front runners in that case....
FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst the continents. After
Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe again until 2018....
I don't know:
Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Mexico, W Germany,
Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Italy, USA, France, Japan/Korea, Germany, S
Africa. Europe normally gets every other World Cup, so 2014 should be
in Europe. I think it's because UEFA has the most member nations, and
because it provides the biggest television revenues (which inevitably
diminish to an extent when it's played in a completely different time
zone).
It wouldnt surprise me to see the WC go to somewhere in the AMericas and somewhere in Asia for both of 2010 and 2014.
FIFA have been making a big thing about development. Wouldnt surprise
me to see China in the running.....1 billion people, and convenient TV
timings for the whole asian market. SImilar arguments apply to an
americas WC.
Plus there has been lots of talk of an African nation getting it. I guess SA would be the front runners in that case....
Visage Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:14
More likely the fact that
FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst the continents. After
Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe again until 2018....
I don't know:
Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Mexico, W Germany,
Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Italy, USA, France, Japan/Korea, Germany, S
Africa. Europe normally gets every other World Cup, so 2014 should be
in Europe. I think it's because UEFA has the most member nations, and
because it provides the biggest television revenues (which inevitably
diminish to an extent when it's played in a completely different time
zone).
It wouldnt surprise me to see the WC go to somewhere in the AMericas and somewhere in Asia for both of 2010 and 2014.
FIFA have been making a big thing about development. Wouldnt surprise
me to see China in the running.....1 billion people, and convenient TV
timings for the whole asian market. SImilar arguments apply to an
americas WC.
Plus there has been lots of talk of an African nation getting it. I guess SA would be the front runners in that case....
I'm such a spank the monkeying $$$$.
SA has already been chosen as hosts for 2010.....and apparently FIFA have said that 2014 will be held in South America....
Edited by: Visage Wolf
FIFA have a policy of rotating the WC amongst the continents. After
Germany 2006, it probably wont come to Europe again until 2018....
I don't know:
Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden, Chile, England, Mexico, W Germany,
Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Italy, USA, France, Japan/Korea, Germany, S
Africa. Europe normally gets every other World Cup, so 2014 should be
in Europe. I think it's because UEFA has the most member nations, and
because it provides the biggest television revenues (which inevitably
diminish to an extent when it's played in a completely different time
zone).
It wouldnt surprise me to see the WC go to somewhere in the AMericas and somewhere in Asia for both of 2010 and 2014.
FIFA have been making a big thing about development. Wouldnt surprise
me to see China in the running.....1 billion people, and convenient TV
timings for the whole asian market. SImilar arguments apply to an
americas WC.
Plus there has been lots of talk of an African nation getting it. I guess SA would be the front runners in that case....
I'm such a spank the monkeying $$$$.
SA has already been chosen as hosts for 2010.....and apparently FIFA have said that 2014 will be held in South America....
Edited by: Visage Wolf
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:16
South Africa's pretty much nailed on for 2010, after all the controversy about them not getting 2006. However, if you, me, and MM are still around in 2014, we'll see who turns out to be right. smileys/smiley2.gifI'd be very surprised if it wasn't in Europe.
Visage Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:17
South Africa's pretty much nailed on for 2010,
after all the controversy about them not getting 2006. However, if you,
me, and MM are still around in 2014, we'll see who turns out to be
right. smileys/smiley2.gifI'd be very surprised if it wasn't in Europe.
Well colour you shocked smileys/smiley2.gif
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_2014
after all the controversy about them not getting 2006. However, if you,
me, and MM are still around in 2014, we'll see who turns out to be
right. smileys/smiley2.gifI'd be very surprised if it wasn't in Europe.
Well colour you shocked smileys/smiley2.gif
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_2014
wolfan
06-07-2005, 15:19
Agreed - with the Olympic
Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4
genuinely world-class stadia.
Add to it other decent grounds
like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also possibly
Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012 London will
probably be the best city in the world for sports stadiums.
WTF smileys/smiley3.gif
What? The Den is a good ground, even if the fans are animals, as is
Craven Cottage and Selhurst Park (although less so), they all add to
the fact that in 7 years time there probably wont be another city in
the world that can beat London for the quality and quantity of its
grounds.
Edited by: wolfan
Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4
genuinely world-class stadia.
Add to it other decent grounds
like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also possibly
Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012 London will
probably be the best city in the world for sports stadiums.
WTF smileys/smiley3.gif
What? The Den is a good ground, even if the fans are animals, as is
Craven Cottage and Selhurst Park (although less so), they all add to
the fact that in 7 years time there probably wont be another city in
the world that can beat London for the quality and quantity of its
grounds.
Edited by: wolfan
IMAB
06-07-2005, 15:22
Agreed - with the Olympic Stadium, Ashburton Grove, Wembley and Old Trafford, we'll have 4 genuinely world-class stadia.
Add to it other decent grounds like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also possibly Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012 London will probably be the best city in the world for sports stadiums.
WTF smileys/smiley3.gif
What? The Den is a good ground, even if the fans are animals, as is Craven Cottage and Selhurst Park (although less so), they all add to the fact that in 7 years time there probably wont be another city in the world that can beat London for the quality and quantity of its grounds.
Quantity possibly, quality when your talking about Craven Cottagesmileys/smiley36.gif
Add to it other decent grounds like The Den, Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage (also possibly Brentfords new ground), then its fair to say that by 2012 London will probably be the best city in the world for sports stadiums.
WTF smileys/smiley3.gif
What? The Den is a good ground, even if the fans are animals, as is Craven Cottage and Selhurst Park (although less so), they all add to the fact that in 7 years time there probably wont be another city in the world that can beat London for the quality and quantity of its grounds.
Quantity possibly, quality when your talking about Craven Cottagesmileys/smiley36.gif
Papa
06-07-2005, 15:29
Well colour you shocked smileys/smiley2.gif
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_2014
Could be a few years then if they follow the continents.If Antarctica has melted by then you can add them to the list. When it does come back to Europe it will probably besomebody elsethat gets it. Oh well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_2014
Could be a few years then if they follow the continents.If Antarctica has melted by then you can add them to the list. When it does come back to Europe it will probably besomebody elsethat gets it. Oh well.
Visage Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:34
The only obvious example of a country having the olympics and WC close
together is South Korea - Olympics 1988 and WC2002(shared with Japan)
(I'm ignoring the US(O1984 and WC1994), as its such a big country).
STill 14 years though.....so the UK having the WC in 2018 wouldnt be too farfetched....
Lets face it, 2018 will surely be in Europe.
Germany will have had a crack, as will have France, Italy and Spain,
all since the UK last hosted it. Perhaps Greece will use the hosting of
the Olympics as a plus point, but I'd still be hopeful that we could
get it.
together is South Korea - Olympics 1988 and WC2002(shared with Japan)
(I'm ignoring the US(O1984 and WC1994), as its such a big country).
STill 14 years though.....so the UK having the WC in 2018 wouldnt be too farfetched....
Lets face it, 2018 will surely be in Europe.
Germany will have had a crack, as will have France, Italy and Spain,
all since the UK last hosted it. Perhaps Greece will use the hosting of
the Olympics as a plus point, but I'd still be hopeful that we could
get it.
Deutsch Wolf
06-07-2005, 15:38
Well colour you shocked smileys/smiley2.gif
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_2014
Now I'm the spank the monkeying $$$$.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_World_Cup_2014
Now I'm the spank the monkeying $$$$.
IMAB
06-07-2005, 15:39
The World cup is an event worth having here. I missed all of Euro 96 as I was in Canada with the Army, but she went and said it was great (Croatia v Portugal at the city ground).
yammer
06-07-2005, 15:46
Seems a $$$$$ty way of doing it to me. Surely the coutries should be judged on their merits rather than location?
As Lupo says, will Antartica geta turn or perhaps the Middle East, we've not had it there.
As Lupo says, will Antartica geta turn or perhaps the Middle East, we've not had it there.
Huge of Sharjah
06-07-2005, 16:14
Seems a $$$$$ty way of doing it to me. Surely the coutries should be judged on their merits rather than location?
As Lupo says, will Antartica geta turn or perhaps the Middle East, we've not had it there.
.
Gets a tad warm here in the summer so they'd probably need to wear
hats... having said that, yesterday's sandstorm brought the temperature
down to a refreshing 100f (from a moist 120f)... so it's not all bad.
.
Edited by: Huge of Sharjah
As Lupo says, will Antartica geta turn or perhaps the Middle East, we've not had it there.
.
Gets a tad warm here in the summer so they'd probably need to wear
hats... having said that, yesterday's sandstorm brought the temperature
down to a refreshing 100f (from a moist 120f)... so it's not all bad.
.
Edited by: Huge of Sharjah
BardWolf
06-07-2005, 17:23
Back to the topic though, I suppose congrats are due to all involved. Can't stand the bloody thing myself, athletics bores me to tears, and didn't really want it.
On the positive side, it should be great for the economy (although London will be pretty much the sole beneficiary), and it is always great to put one over on the filthy old enemy. So just for that, I'm quite amused by the result.
On the positive side, it should be great for the economy (although London will be pretty much the sole beneficiary), and it is always great to put one over on the filthy old enemy. So just for that, I'm quite amused by the result.
sedgleywolf
06-07-2005, 18:24
I like some others have concerns over the cost...I know that as the doc has stated that london tax payers etc are set to pay for it...but come on can you imagine this labour government not robbing the rest of the country to help fund the favoured and beloved london and south east ?? it wont be confirmed by the goverment, but as they do whatever they want with our money anyway...you can bet the country as a whole willpay for these games..
http://d1309274.u29.jodoshared.com/forum/smileys/smiley3.gifEdited by: sedgleywolf
http://d1309274.u29.jodoshared.com/forum/smileys/smiley3.gifEdited by: sedgleywolf
SFS II
06-07-2005, 18:42
Which event are you looking forward to most in the East London Olympics?
The 20KM (Lambeth) walk?
The Fencing (of stolen goods)?
The Shot (by Yardies)?
The Wrestling (with an assailant)?
The (ducking and) Diving?
The (driveby) Shooting?
The 20KM (Lambeth) walk?
The Fencing (of stolen goods)?
The Shot (by Yardies)?
The Wrestling (with an assailant)?
The (ducking and) Diving?
The (driveby) Shooting?
IMAB
06-07-2005, 18:45
The lads at work said when they worked on the underground they would refuse to go down (from Brum) if they were put in hotels in Stratford. That must make it one hell of a hole!!smileys/smiley36.gif
sedgleywolf
06-07-2005, 18:51
smileys/smiley36.gifSFS
astraltrader
06-07-2005, 19:10
After the snide anti-British remarks from Jaques Chirac at the G8 meeting it makes this victory even more piquant...
Boss Hogg
06-07-2005, 20:02
Well President Chirac, at least you can view London's victory as a 'victory for Europe'. Now let's see you in our great restaurants eating some 'humble pie'.
Funnily enough was down in Stratford yesterday and lets just say it is an area in need of re-development.
Funnily enough was down in Stratford yesterday and lets just say it is an area in need of re-development.
Dr Magnox
07-07-2005, 08:42
COSTS:
£1.5billion to run the Games.
New venues will cost £560million, including £250million on a new Olympic Stadium at Stratford, east London.
£650million for the athletes' village.
£200million on security - less than half the amount spent by Athens.
The Government will spend £800million redeveloping the Lower Lea Valley - this is not included in the Olympic budget.
Around
£7billion spent on improving London's infrastructure such as the
Channel Tunnel Rail Link and extension of the East London line.
INCOME
A special Olympic Lottery competition will provide £1.5billion.
International Olympic Committee TV and marketing deals will bring in £560million.
Sponsorship and official suppliers - £450million.
Ticket revenues will be £300million.
£60million will be earned through licensing.
The London Development Agency are putting in £250million.
Up to £625million will come from the council tax increase of £20 per year per London household.
Basically, if you don't live in London and don't buy a special olympic
lottery ticket (the normal lottery will continue as is) you aren't
paying a penny. Enjoy gloating at Chirac, I am I'm just $$$$$ed that
it's costing me a score to do so smileys/smiley7.gif Value for money though.
Merde smileys/smiley36.gif
£1.5billion to run the Games.
New venues will cost £560million, including £250million on a new Olympic Stadium at Stratford, east London.
£650million for the athletes' village.
£200million on security - less than half the amount spent by Athens.
The Government will spend £800million redeveloping the Lower Lea Valley - this is not included in the Olympic budget.
Around
£7billion spent on improving London's infrastructure such as the
Channel Tunnel Rail Link and extension of the East London line.
INCOME
A special Olympic Lottery competition will provide £1.5billion.
International Olympic Committee TV and marketing deals will bring in £560million.
Sponsorship and official suppliers - £450million.
Ticket revenues will be £300million.
£60million will be earned through licensing.
The London Development Agency are putting in £250million.
Up to £625million will come from the council tax increase of £20 per year per London household.
Basically, if you don't live in London and don't buy a special olympic
lottery ticket (the normal lottery will continue as is) you aren't
paying a penny. Enjoy gloating at Chirac, I am I'm just $$$$$ed that
it's costing me a score to do so smileys/smiley7.gif Value for money though.
Merde smileys/smiley36.gif
Wivey Wolf
07-07-2005, 08:52
Up to £625million will come from the council tax increase of £20 per year per London household.
Basically, if you don't live in London and don't buy a special olympic lottery ticket (the normal lottery will continue as is) you aren't paying a penny. Enjoy gloating at Chirac, I am I'm just $$$$$ed that it's costing me a score to do so smileys/smiley7.gif Value for money though.
Merde smileys/smiley36.gif
Doc - on behalf of the rest of MM, I'd like to thank you and all other London residents who post on here for making this possible. Don't think of the additional cost to you, just think of the benefits you are providing to your fellow MMer's...
Of course, if anything goes wrong, we'll blame you as well.smileys/smiley2.gif
Basically, if you don't live in London and don't buy a special olympic lottery ticket (the normal lottery will continue as is) you aren't paying a penny. Enjoy gloating at Chirac, I am I'm just $$$$$ed that it's costing me a score to do so smileys/smiley7.gif Value for money though.
Merde smileys/smiley36.gif
Doc - on behalf of the rest of MM, I'd like to thank you and all other London residents who post on here for making this possible. Don't think of the additional cost to you, just think of the benefits you are providing to your fellow MMer's...
Of course, if anything goes wrong, we'll blame you as well.smileys/smiley2.gif
Dr Magnox
07-07-2005, 09:14
Not at all Wivey, absolutely delighted to help.
Livinstone thinks he's some kind of saint now
Livinstone thinks he's some kind of saint now
RoffeyWolf
07-07-2005, 09:24
What? The Den is a good ground, even if the fans are animals, as is Craven Cottage and Selhurst Park (although less so), they all add to the fact that in 7 years time there probably wont be another city in the world that can beat London for the quality and quantity of its grounds.
Ok........
Selhurst Park.....Once you get with 2 miles of the ground it takes 30 minutes to get there, opnce you do it is a $$$$$$$ing hole. I have been on a tour and also in the "directors box" many times with work - it is unbelievably c***. I think I am being extremely kind to it too.
Craven Cottage..... Just because it old does not make it a good ground! Another hole, but with a listed building as part of the "stadium".
The New Den.......I haven't been there but my mate is a season ticket holder and cannot drink in some of the pubs nearby as at least 3 generations of your family need to be recognised before you are allowed in on matchdays smileys/smiley2.gifand its very location is enough to relegate it to s***hole status.
Ok........
Selhurst Park.....Once you get with 2 miles of the ground it takes 30 minutes to get there, opnce you do it is a $$$$$$$ing hole. I have been on a tour and also in the "directors box" many times with work - it is unbelievably c***. I think I am being extremely kind to it too.
Craven Cottage..... Just because it old does not make it a good ground! Another hole, but with a listed building as part of the "stadium".
The New Den.......I haven't been there but my mate is a season ticket holder and cannot drink in some of the pubs nearby as at least 3 generations of your family need to be recognised before you are allowed in on matchdays smileys/smiley2.gifand its very location is enough to relegate it to s***hole status.
