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Olympic non football thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by lamby, Jul 27, 2012.

  1. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Exactly what I thought. Her bike was pushing forward in jumps of acceleration. I've never seen anything like it, not even from the blokes. I thought the Chinese might catch her, but she was over a wheel ahead coming out of the turn, and ended up only slightly less, so it wasn't that close in the end. When it's wheels rims, then it's close. :)
     
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  2. fran-MLs little camera

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    I hate that moment that videos are studied...I think what now? The wrong colour nail varnish.
     
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  3. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Murray one set up.
     
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  4. TheSecondStain

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    I'm not going to be tempted to watch, but let me guess that Djokovic is feeling slightly injured or poorly..? Bet he comes back with a will.
     
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  5. Beef

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    Adlington gets bronze after 15yr old Ledecky destroys the rest.
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

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    Think the youngsters speed pulled Adlington out of her natural pace or she might have got a silver. Great swim from the youngster.
     
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    Well done Murray.
     
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  8. Wisescummer

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    Yeah, guaranteed a silver now. Not especially surprised he beat Djokovic, Murray is a different player over three sets, and if grand slams were played over that distance he would probably have got one. Only problem is Murray now has to beat the greatest player ever, on his favourite surface, in a tournament he is desperate to win, over five sets. Good luck Andy...
     
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  9. AdamBanana

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    I didn't know he's gonna play Rod Laver in the final <confused>...
     
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  10. Beef

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    Any else think Denis Lewis is kinda putting down Ennis abit much?.
     
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  11. AdamBanana

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    Ennis:emoticon-0115-inlov
     
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  12. TheSecondStain

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    Stunned..! Pleased, obviously. :)
     
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  13. TheSecondStain

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    Nah, I just think she's being a bit realistic, and trying to take some of the expectation off Ennis.

    BTW, I notice Lamberto is in lurv with Ennis. I know she's a bit gorgeous, but Denise Lewis is ouch hot. ;)
     
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    If we're going to have this terribly laddy conversation, Johnson-Thompson is rather good looking as well (even if she does sound like an accountancy firm).
     
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  15. AdamBanana

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    Ennis is such a hot babe.Hope she wins gold!
     
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    Denise just seems a little bitchy to me, must just be me tho. <laugh>
     
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  17. Beef

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    Agreed <ok>
     
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    Ennis is something else, my future wife, (probably/hopefully)!! :emoticon-0115-inlov

    I can dream can't I :D
     
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  19. TheSecondStain

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    Yes, just noticed. Burned my eyes..! :)
     
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    Oof horrible scouse accent for johnson thompson girl, spose I could live with that though :p
     
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