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[Jensen]

The point is that people who wanted tickets couldn't get them.

But not a significant amount.

 

[Miles X]

Team GB almost tied in medals with Russia (Our main rivals, supposively) behind only one bronze.

 

[KennyLinder]

What's going on in the tennis?
EDIT: Oh, he's hurt.

 

[elseanio]

The point is that people who wanted tickets couldn't get them.

How do you know the people outside even applied for tickets?

Looks like Almagro has an injury that could force him to stop

 

[skynidas]

Yeah, Almagro had problems on the last match with his shoulder.

 

[TylerD]

Woke up and started streaming sailing on the NBC app. Much more interesting than I thought it might be.

 

[Wes]

BBC tennis correspondent said Murray played one of his best shots he's ever seen from him about 12 minutes ago. Rewinding to try and find it...


Apparently there's a scandal growing in the Rowing about lane preference due to the cross-wind.

 

[Ark]

Feel bad for Almagro right now

 

[Wes]

Found the tennis shot.

He hits it around the net two inches off the ground. Begins at 38minute mark on the coverage.

 

[elseanio]

BBC tennis correspondent said Murray played one of his best shots he's ever seen from him about 12 minutes ago. Rewinding to try and find it...


Apparently there's a scandal growing in the Rowing about lane preference due to the cross-wind.

Edit* doh, thought you meant his last point!

 

[Kifimbo]

CTV needs to shut the fuck up and show events.

 

[Gareth Bale]

But not a significant amount.

Maybe not for you.

How do you know the people outside even applied for tickets?

Looks like Almagro has an injury that could force him to stop

I don't. But I know people in my family that did and didn't get them. And it's pretty frustrating for them when they wanted to be in there watching.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Inversdale is fucking obsessed with Gold medals.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Inversdale is fucking obsessed with Gold medals.

I don't think there's a single BBC presenter I like.

 

[Miles X]

I don't think there's a single BBC presenter I like.

Gabby? Clare??!

 

[3Sixty]

Found the tennis shot.

He hits it around the net two inches off the ground. Begins at 38minute mark on the coverage.

So basically Murray vs Gasquet 2008?

Edit: Just seen it, maybe not. Preferred the Gasquet.

I don't think there's a single BBC presenter I like.

REGGIE YATES.

 

[Chuckie]

It was a joke.

That went totally over my head haha.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I don't think there's a single BBC presenter I like.

Clare Balding seems to be doing a decent job on the swimming. At least her reactions seem to be that of a normal person

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Gabby? Clare??!

REGGIE YATES.

Sorry, none of them know anything about the sports they present and it's very apparent. Bugs the shit out of me, to be honest.

Way out of their depth.

 

[StealthGoblin]

Helen Skelton is alright as a presenter. Or I'd do her. I'm not sure which.

One Show Matt has done a good job. Knows his stuff and really gets excited.

 

[Brinbe]

Awesome, another silver. =)

 

[mclem]

Gabby? Clare??!

Matt Baker? Sue Barker? Jake Humphreys?

 

[Wes]

Helen Skelton wins gold for best British presenter. It is known.

As for TeamGB:

- Gemma Gibbons in the -78kg Judo Semi Final.
- Peter Wilson leads the double trap by three targets going in to the final this afternoon.

Could be a good afternoon!

 

[Miles X]

Sorry, none of them know anything about the sports they present and it's very apparent. Bugs the shit out of me, to be honest.

Way out of their depth.

That's what the commentators and the previous olympians are for it's quite nice having to have Mark Foster at the swimming all the time lol.

Matt Baker? Sue Barker? Jake Humphreys?

I'm sorry, how on earth did Jake Humphereys get that gig .. I think he's terrible. Matt and Sue are awesome though.

 

[fuenf]

I guess the German did good in Dressage just behind Britain.

 

[RangersFan]

 

[Psychotext]

lol

 

[Meadows]

Murray owning in the tennis

 

[keit4]

LOLOLOL Murray

 

[Xun]

Feel bad for Almagro right now

Same.

Obviously I want Murray to win, but I feel bad for Almagro.

 

[Miles X]

OMG amazing!

 

[killer_clank]

andy murray dominating

 

[Zaph]

Paul Hirst ‏@hirstclass
Rows and rows and rows of empty seats on Court One. Murray Mound is full. Why on earth don't they let them in?

Paul Hirst ‏@hirstclass
By my rough count there are about 700 empty seats on Court 1 for Murray v Almagro. Remember, this is the QF of the Olympic Games

It's disgusting - massive patches of empty premium seats.

A major reason for this is that companies/sponsors have given tickets to top employees who are instead going to the huge amount of private parties/social mixers in the surrounding areas.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Sorry, none of them know anything about the sports they present and it's very apparent. Bugs the shit out of me, to be honest.

Way out of their depth.

A Presenter + Sport Expert is a better setup in my opinion.

Having two people, or one sole person. that's an expert is not going to be good to listen to.

Someone who can do decent presenting, and show a bit of human emotion, and ask decent question of the expert they have is good, and Balding is pretty good at that.

Inverdale almost classing Silver and Bronze as failures, and handing back to the studio saying "sorry for no gold" just really pisses me off.

 

[mclem]

andy murray dominating

Opponent is injured, though, to be fair.

 

[keit4]

andy murray dominating

LOL

against an injured player.

 

[mclem]

Someone who can do decent presenting, and show a bit of human emotion, and ask decent question of the expert they have is good, and Balding is pretty good at that.

The only thing I would criticise about Balding is that it seems a missed opportunity not putting her with the equestrian. Maybe she'll be going over there once the swimming is done.

Edit: Murray's done. One win from a medal; two wins from it being gold.

 

[Biggzy]

Opponent is injured, though, to be fair.

True, but Murray kept up the pressure on him.

 

[Wes]

Murray in to the semis!

I hope he's on centre court as I have tickets

 

[keit4]

Don't worry guys, Murray is going to choke in semis.

 

[LTWheels]

That's what the commentators and the previous olympians are for it's quite nice having to have Mark Foster at the swimming all the time lol.



I'm sorry, how on earth did Jake Humphereys get that gig .. I think he's terrible. Matt and Sue are awesome though.

I enjoy Jake as a presenter. I think he does a very good job at the F1. If you have ever read any of his blogs on BBC website, he puts a ton of effort into researching the sport he is presenting.

 

[Xun]

Don't worry guys, Murray is going to choke in semis.

You really dislike the guy, huh?

 

[killer_clank]

Don't worry guys, Murray is going to choke in semis.

yeah because he TOTALLY did that at wimbledon

 

[keit4]

You really dislike the guy, huh?

Nope, but he will play against Djoker under a lot of pressure.

 

[killer_clank]

Nope, but he will play against Djoker under a lot of pressure.

the guy is under pressure constantly. he's used to it and getting better and better at handling it. Djokovic hasn't been playing his best at the olympics either.

 

[mclem]

I enjoy Jake as a presenter. I think he does a very good job at the F1. If you have ever read any of his blogs on BBC website, he puts a ton of effort into researching the sport he is presenting.

The tricky part with sports presenting - particularly in the Olympics with a lot of sports that viewers might not be particularly knowledgable amount - is asking the questions those viewers want the answer to. I think Jake's good at that.

I do think the BBC are grooming him for the future, isn't he the youngest presenter by some margin?

 

[Good Job Bob]

What time is Archery QFs?

 

[Keyser Soze]

What time is Archery QFs?

BBCs super mega red button thing says Archery starts a little before 2pm (so less than an hour)

 

[Ark]

I do think the BBC are grooming him for the future, isn't he the youngest presenter by some margin?

Jake is the BBC's Lineker replacement for when he gets too old/retires.

Actually tbh, Jake could replace anyone on the BBC team, the guy really is great imo. Just don't take him away from Formula 1.

 

[LTWheels]

The tricky part with sports presenting - particularly in the Olympics with a lot of sports that viewers might not be particularly knowledgable amount - is asking the questions those viewers want the answer to. I think Jake's good at that.

I do think the BBC are grooming him for the future, isn't he the youngest presenter by some margin?

Yeah. It was a big show of faith giving him the F1. I can see him on match of the day once Gary decides he is done with it/retire.