Bristol Rob Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Apparently we (the UK) might be wasting money bidding for the right to host the 2030 World Cup. I can think of better things to do with the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Have I read something about a late bid for the Euros, or did I dream it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Possibly, but if you look at the overall benefits of the 2012 Olympics, I would say these things are worth it. There is an intrinsic value to hosting these events. The 2012 Olympics were unbelievable, the scenes in Hanham when the torch came through will live with me forever. When I look back on my life the 2012 Olympics were and are, a source of pride and excitement, a high point that I will look back on and treasure forever. Sometimes you have to do something that just makes you happy. If you don’t, if you just count beans and attribute value that way, it’s a very unfulfilled existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, 054123 said: Possibly, but if you look at the overall benefits of the 2012 Olympics, I would say these things are worth it. There is an intrinsic value to hosting these events. The 2012 Olympics were unbelievable, the scenes in Hanham when the torch came through will live with me forever. When I look back on my life the 2012 Olympics were and are, a source of pride and excitement, a high point that I will look back on and treasure forever. Sometimes you have to do something that just makes you happy. If you don’t, if you just count beans and attribute value that way, it’s a very unfulfilled existence. **** me this is deep for this time of the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 minute ago, 054123 said: Possibly, but if you look at the overall benefits of the 2012 Olympics, I would say these things are worth it. There is an intrinsic value to hosting these events. The 2012 Olympics were unbelievable, the scenes in Hanham when the torch came through will live with me forever. When I look back on my life the 2012 Olympics were and are, a source of pride and excitement, a high point that I will look back on and treasure forever. Sometimes you have to do something that just makes you happy. If you don’t, if you just count beans and attribute value that way, it’s a very unfulfilled existence. First lockdown, I was watching the videos of it all on YouTube, the torch relay really was fabulous. It really had such a feel good factor. I loved the olympics, it was a great summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Given the infrastructure is pretty much in place already would it actually be that expensive? And given the feel good factor that came from euro 96 and the olympics it could be seen as quite a shrewd investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 It could be a waste of money, it depends where the cash comes from IMO. If it comes from the government then guaranteed it will cost more and deliver less, if it comes from private enterprise then who cares - some of it will work out and some of it won't and we get some bankruptcies and the world carries on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Just now, Fordy62 said: **** me this is deep for this time of the morning! Mate, I loved 2012. I still sometimes watch the opening ceremony. It’s widely considered the best Olympics of all time. We get so many things right as a country, we always do, but we’re so afraid to be proud of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, 054123 said: Mate, I loved 2012. I still sometimes watch the opening ceremony. It’s widely considered the best Olympics of all time. We get so many things right as a country, we always do, but we’re so afraid to be proud of it. The Olympics were amazing and most people were rightly extremely proud. Not ashamed to say I had a bit of grit in my eye once or twice during the opening ceremony! We host sports events very very well there is no doubt. What else are you referring to though just out of interest (Vaccines aside)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 We'll have the Atyeo renovated by then (after our 3rd successive season in the top half of the Prem) & should be able to host some good games. One of the most modern grounds in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Have I read something about a late bid for the Euros, or did I dream it? There are very strong rumours that UEFA are going to hold the whole of Euro 2021 in the UK. Decision made next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Well it wouldn't be a waste of money if we won it. As others have said re the Olympics, the benefits are incredible and on a personal level I was lucky enough to be at Super Saturday which is probably best non-City sporting event I've ever been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Have I read something about a late bid for the Euros, or did I dream it? We haven’t technically bid but we’ve made overtures that we’d be happy to host the whole thing. Inherently, there’s no point in UEFA sticking to the original plan of playing across multiple countries as there’ll be no fans etc. So, it makes logical sense (as with last years Europa/Champs league) to hold it all in one place. The other logic is to hold it in the place in Europe that will be furthest down the line in vaccinations - which is us. My prediction is we will have the Euros this summer. And furthermore, AG will host some games. With fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, lenred said: The Olympics were amazing and most people were rightly extremely proud. Not ashamed to say I had a bit of grit in my eye once or twice during the opening ceremony! We host sports events very very well there is no doubt. What else are you referring to though just out of interest (Vaccines aside)? Don’t really want to derail the thread. But I think as a country we are progressive in our law making and in or society. We are still a leading country in technology and commerce and in certain areas of industry. We love to hammer ourselves and whilst there is nothing wrong with being challenging, as it that forges progress, this is still one the most free and fair countries you could possibly live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Just now, 054123 said: Don’t really want to derail the thread. But I think as a country we are progressive in our law making and in or society. We are still a leading country in technology and commerce and in certain areas of industry. We love to hammer ourselves and whilst there is nothing wrong with being challenging, as it that forges progress, this is still one the most free and fair countries you could possibly live in. Agree with a lot of what you say but you’re right let’s not derail this. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I took the OP to mean that we were wasting our money in bidding owing to the corruption within FIFA. I didn't give a monkey's about the 2012 Olympics or watch any of it but was probably in a minority in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 42 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Have I read something about a late bid for the Euros, or did I dream it? https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/boris-johnson-sets-sights-bonanza-23588660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 If the World Cup 2030 is a five nation bid, we can forget any hope of games in Bristol, Cardiff will (as usual) get chosen instead. Typical “give something to the Welsh” token bollocks. Not sure how Northern Ireland will feature either, as Windsor Park is far smaller than Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, 054123 said: Mate, I loved 2012. I still sometimes watch the opening ceremony. It’s widely considered the best Olympics of all time. We get so many things right as a country, we always do, but we’re so afraid to be proud of it. Have you seen any of the documentaries or coverage of the Paralympics? I cant remember what I watched, might have been on netflix, but it was saying how much the athletes enjoyed it in London because of how many fans were there and how supprotive they were. They'd never seen anything like it for the paralympics. Pretty sure they broke ticket sales records that year. 2012 was something to truly be proud of, both Olympics and Paralympics, like you I've watched that opening ceremony a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I took the OP to mean that we were wasting our money in bidding owing to the corruption within FIFA. I didn't give a monkey's about the 2012 Olympics or watch any of it but was probably in a minority in that. Bit of a shame that, one of the best ever games for competition, organisation and attendance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, GrahamC said: If the World Cup 2030 is a five nation bid, we can forget any hope of games in Bristol, Cardiff will (as usual) get chosen instead. Typical “give something to the Welsh” token bollocks. Not sure how Northern Ireland will feature either, as Windsor Park is far smaller than Ashton Gate. Without wishing to derail the thread again, five nations could be about right by 2030!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Yeah, why not ? There are something like 200 countries in the world, and every one has suffered through the pandemic. My guess is that there are around 30-40 countries who would be capable of holding a World Cup. Why shouldn’t it be us ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I took the OP to mean that we were wasting our money in bidding owing to the corruption within FIFA. I didn't give a monkey's about the 2012 Olympics or watch any of it but was probably in a minority in that. You are correct. Why spunk money away on a process that is all about brown envelopes. As for 2012, I was massively cynical about the entire Olympics thing, the moment we won the bid I was pretty much resigned to the fact it would cost double when they said it would and the legacies would be close to zero. Then the games started and I was drawn in to it like no previous Olympics, and probably enjoyed the Paras as much, if not more. I'd love it if we did have a UK world cup, but I just feel as if we should be invited to host it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 34 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: We haven’t technically bid but we’ve made overtures that we’d be happy to host the whole thing. Inherently, there’s no point in UEFA sticking to the original plan of playing across multiple countries as there’ll be no fans etc. So, it makes logical sense (as with last years Europa/Champs league) to hold it all in one place. The other logic is to hold it in the place in Europe that will be furthest down the line in vaccinations - which is us. My prediction is we will have the Euros this summer. And furthermore, AG will host some games. With fans. We're already hosting 1 x QF, both Semis and the Final so the real business end of thing is going to be here whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 54 minutes ago, 054123 said: Mate, I loved 2012. I still sometimes watch the opening ceremony. It’s widely considered the best Olympics of all time. We get so many things right as a country, we always do, but we’re so afraid to be proud of it. Euro 96 for me will never quite be topped in terms of euphoria.. I could easily see the Euro's being held here and with the 'release' from Covid (fingers crossed) it could be on a par if the team does well as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, 054123 said: There is an intrinsic value to hosting these events. The 2012 Olympics were unbelievable, the scenes in Hanham when the torch came through will live with me forever. Saw the torch relay bollocks outside the Hole in the Wall in town. I couldn't have been more underwhelmed if I'd bought a VIP ticket to Santa's Grotto at the Mem. Rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Saw the torch relay bollocks outside the Hole in the Wall in town. I couldn't have been more underwhelmed if I'd bought a VIP ticket to Santa's Grotto at the Me. Rubbish. The Hole in the Wall. 20 plus years ago, many a Saturday morning at 9.30 started there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, TomF said: Euro 96 for me will never quite be topped in terms of euphoria.. I could easily see the Euro's being held here and with the 'release' from Covid (fingers crossed) it could be on a par if the team does well as well.. Still my favourite England manager ever. Oh to be 15 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 1 hour ago, 054123 said: Possibly, but if you look at the overall benefits of the 2012 Olympics, I would say these things are worth it. There is an intrinsic value to hosting these events. The 2012 Olympics were unbelievable, the scenes in Hanham when the torch came through will live with me forever. When I look back on my life the 2012 Olympics were and are, a source of pride and excitement, a high point that I will look back on and treasure forever. Sometimes you have to do something that just makes you happy. If you don’t, if you just count beans and attribute value that way, it’s a very unfulfilled existence. I agree Huge crowds at Bitton very popular event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Saw the torch relay bollocks outside the Hole in the Wall in town. I couldn't have been more underwhelmed if I'd bought a VIP ticket to Santa's Grotto at the Me. Rubbish. Do you mean the grotto at the Mem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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