July 31, 201412 yr Hampden Park has a 'one-off' track for these games, but was often used for athletics on the grass track. Scotland v England v Ireland triangular internationals were held there in various years from 1914 to 1930. Great Britain v Finland was held there in 1935 - the first GB home meeting outside London. But most surprisingly the International Cross Country Championship (in the days when it was England v Scotland v Ireland v Wales v France) was held from Hampden Park in 1922. It started at half time in a Queens Park v Celtic match with the first mile on the grass track before going out for 57 minutes over mixed country before returning to finish on the track. It was England's first ever defeat (by France). The Glasgow Police Sports was a major 'open international' meeting which rotated between the 3 major Glasgow football grounds until at least 1956. Incidentally, when Hampden Park opened on its current site in 1903 they were the 3 largest football grounds in the world.
August 1, 201412 yr Watching this mornings Aussie news shows was a delight. Only one made grudging mention of England being 8 golds clear of them in the table. The others concentrated on Sally Pearson 'streaking in' in her heat and the fallout behind the scenes about the bloke who criticised her for not joining the pre games get together (who has now been sent home). They also mention some 'Sheila' had also just won her heat. Surprisingly, no mention of the medal tally on all but one. Pleasure which is one degree away from total satisfaction. Even the non sport missus yelped with delight at the medal tally report
August 1, 201412 yr Some lass from Bolton doing well in the wrestling?? She won bronze in her last ever bout. Check out the photo caption in the Bolton News. It gets more like Viz every day: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/11380401.COMMONWEALTH_GAMES__Second_bronze_medal_for_Bolton_Olympic_Wrestling_Club_as_Louisa_Porogovska_wins_her_bout/
August 1, 201412 yr England could finish top of the medals table for the first time for 28 years at the Commonwealth Games: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28585802
August 1, 201412 yr Massive Hibs supporters tune played during massive Hearts supporter, Eilidh Child's lap of honour: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28597064 Needless to say, she wasn't impressed when she was asked about it during her post race interview.
August 1, 201412 yr Massive Hibs supporters tune played during massive Hearts supporter, Eilidh Child's lap of honour: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonwealth-games/28597064 Needless to say, she wasn't impressed when she was asked about it during her post race interview. http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/eilidh-child-celebrates-silver-with-5-1-gesture-1-3495731
August 1, 201412 yr Author Looking forward to tonight's track events http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/2014/schedule
August 1, 201412 yr Penalty shootout coming up in the women's hockey semi-final between England and New Zealand. England win 3-1 to set up a final with the Aussies! Great shootout. Players have to dribble from just inside their own half and try to score within 8 seconds. England's goalie just flattened one of their players rather than bothering to save the shot. Edited August 1, 201412 yr by COYW
August 1, 201412 yr She won bronze in her last ever bout. Check out the photo caption in the Bolton News. It gets more like Viz every day: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/11380401.COMMONWEALTH_GAMES__Second_bronze_medal_for_Bolton_Olympic_Wrestling_Club_as_Louisa_Porogovska_wins_her_bout/ Haha! Brilliant. Edit.... Bolton wrestlers.... Ultimate Wanderer. Mr PerFrandsen Edited August 1, 201412 yr by gonzo
August 1, 201412 yr Some lass from Bolton doing well in the wrestling?? From Rivi, used to work with her a few years ago. I knew she was into her wrestling but never knew she'd worked herself up to this standard. Good on her!
August 2, 201412 yr These TV reporters who keep describing that gymnast as a 'pocket rocket', do they know what it means?
August 2, 201412 yr Author These TV reporters who keep describing that gymnast as a 'pocket rocket', do they know what it means? I thought the pocket rocket was this guy
August 2, 201412 yr Author Anyone watching the diving? We have a 14 year old called Matthew Dixon, strong as a fucking ox the lad. Fair play to him.
August 2, 201412 yr Anyone watching the diving? We have a 14 year old called Matthew Dixon, strong as a fucking ox the lad. Fair play to him. Is there something you want to tell the class?
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