LegendofCoop 18,093 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Was sure it would be a top former Olympian that would light it, but just watched ITV news there. They have interviewed Beckham and he's 'keeping quiet' about his role in the opening ceremony. Seemed to be heavily suggestive that he would light it! Shocking if true, as he's pretty much fuck all to do with G.B's Olympics history! My money was on Steve Redgrave or Kelly Holmes. Anyone other than GB (Golden Balls that is). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pennyarcade 42 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 He should have been in team gb anyway no that dick Bellamy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,630 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Redgrave or Daley hopefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy94 54 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Walter Smith. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic191 4,800 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Surely it's Redgrave...I hope it hasn't been a compromise since Beckham wasn't picked for Team GB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2102 662 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 beckham has said himself he doesnt want to light it as he feels it should be a great olympianid say either redgrave (though he has held the flag twice before) or her majesty the queen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingledtrout 7 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If beckam gets it then it will show how ridiculous the whole system is.I doubt he will though,even if offered.He's to good a guy to do that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,093 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 He should have been in team gb anyway no that dick BellamyCan't argue there mate. Redgrave or Daley hopefully.Has to be Redgrave or Bannister for me, but would also love it to be Daley. A mini hero for me when I was growing up. Walter Smith.Another great suggestion!! Surely it's Redgrave...I hope it hasn't been a compromise since Beckham wasn't picked for Team GB.Would have thought so mate! beckham has said himself he doesnt want to light it as he feels it should be a great olympianid say either redgrave (though he has held the flag twice before) or her majesty the queen Fair play to him then, if he has said that! Were you listening to Paddy Power on Talksport earlier by any chance?? If beckam gets it then it will show how ridiculous the whole system is.I doubt he will though,even if offered.He's to good a guy to do thatHope so too! Nothing against the guy...I think he is a great ambassador for G.B Sport, but not enough to merit this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 4,241 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Cant belive Tanni Grey Thompson hasnt got a mention Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,093 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Cant belive Tanni Grey Thompson hasnt got a mentionShe has now!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Cant belive Tanni Grey Thompson hasnt got a mentionHe put a token woman in the poll. No need for 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,093 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 He put a token woman in the poll. No need for 2 Now, now young man!! Dame Kelly would be a worthy candidate....as long as she's back in the kitchen not long after it's lit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madina 4,241 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 He put a token woman in the poll. No need for 2 Gets another one out the kitchen I supposeDamn you legendofcoop you beat me to the kitchen joke Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Now, now young man!! Dame Kelly would be a worthy candidate....as long as she's back in the kitchen not long after it's lit! the only thing she should be lighting is a gas cooker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,093 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Gets another one out the kitchen I supposeDamn you legendofcoop you beat me to the kitchen joke If yer no fast.......the only thing she should be lighting is a gas cooker. But she's multi-tasking, of course! Any chance of getting this thread back on track? Or is it now destined for the high jump? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 21,621 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Surely it's Redgrave...I hope it hasn't been a compromise since Beckham wasn't picked for Team GB.More than likely. People will basically bend-over backwards to keep that twat happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Well the olympic flame only started at hitler's games in 1936 so probably someone very right wing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Billy Mitchell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bede 19 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Dr. Who. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well the olympic flame only started at hitler's games in 1936 so probably someone very right wing Were you watching Olympia the other night? 1936 was when bringing a torch from Greece by relay runners was first introduced, at the behest of Adolf Hitler, but a flame had been lit for the duration of the games eight years earlier in Amsterdam, as was the custom in ancient times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Can't argue there mate. Has to be Redgrave or Bannister for me, but would also love it to be Daley. A mini hero for me when I was growing up. Another great suggestion!! Would have thought so mate! Fair play to him then, if he has said that! Were you listening to Paddy Power on Talksport earlier by any chance?? Hope so too! Nothing against the guy...I think he is a great ambassador for G.B Sport, but not enough to merit this!Biggest multi quote in RM history? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 762 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 That great Olypmian Boris Johnson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Cracknell and Pinsent have both been steering it away from Redgrave this week.......so it must be him. Beckham could be used as the fuel to keep it going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,288 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Were you watching Olympia the other night? 1936 was when bringing a torch from Greece by relay runners was first introduced, at the behest of Adolf Hitler, but a flame had been lit for the duration of the games eight years earlier in Amsterdam, as was the custom in ancient times.Still the lighting of the flame in the stadium is the endpoint of it being carried around the country ... all be it most of the miles are done in a bus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 18,093 Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Sir Steve in the BBC studio......wonder if that means something. Still time for him to get out & kitted up right enough, but imo, looks like it may be Sir Roger Bannister! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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