Well done to the U.K.

@Lincoln 7

They may state it, but it may change, and the next government may also change it. Performing well at Rio just isn’t as important as performing well at London, to the government. We’ve no idea what the situation in the economy and government will be past Rio, so that doesn’t matter too much.

@~Alan~

I think it’s great that he has done so much to help sport in our country, especially with the Olympics helping out everywhere he can. Whilst he may not have won anything, he’s without a doubt deserving of massive credit.

I liked the remark in one of the newspapers, that he must have felt out of place, being amongst all of
these medal winners, when he has never won anything when wearing an England shirt.

True, it’s been a dreadful shame that they’ve never been able to find 10 other players, with equal talent.

Was that David Beckham in the closing ceremony?

He has been all over the place this last couple of weeks.

I liked the remark in one of the newspapers, that he must have felt out of place, being amongst all of
these medal winners, when he has never won anything when wearing an England shirt.

@ppp

The Government has already stated that the current level of money will be spent on our athletes appearing at Rio.:)

However, they stated in veiled terms, that if we show a poor performance in Rio, funding may be stopped altogether.BL***y typical.:(
Jim.
Lincoln .7

Was that David Beckham in the closing ceremony?

@D Boyle
The closing ceremony was more a varied entertainment performance, without all the leftist bias, and massive over-representation of minorities and minority cultural aspects of the opening ceremony. It better reflected the country as it actually is, and gave a more honest representation as a result. There was also a bit more comedy in it, the fashion for example…

@Lincoln 7
We probably won’t do as well in Rio, as the funding is unlikely to stay the same.

As they say, “Whatever the weather” I felt damned chuffed, with the whole of the Games.
Lets hope we get even more medals in Rio.
Jim.
Lincoln .7

Unless you were born & raised in the UK , I defy any other nation to understand the opening & closing ceremonies —

—There again , I defy any other nation to beat the opening & closing ceremonies —

The opening ceremony wasn’t bad, apart from Paul McCartney.

The closing ceremony had one or two plus points. Ed Sheeran singing “Wish you were here”,
and Eric Idle standing out amongst some of the dross.

Who on earth was that awful female singer at the beginning ? I though that was a joke at first.
Victoria Beckham nearly cracked a smile as she mimed along with the rest of them. Then almost fell
over when the taxi pulled away.

What was the idea behind the crack heads, sorry models, parading around ?

Unless you were born & raised in the UK , I defy any other nation to understand the opening & closing ceremonies —

—There again , I defy any other nation to beat the opening & closing ceremonies —

How did you get on with the opening and closing shows?

Don’t ask, I’m trying to be nice here. 😀

Actually, I missed the closing ceremony.

How did you get on with the opening and closing shows?