Derval O’Rourke has retired
Source?
A fine athlete and someone who represented the country honourably, unlike other cunts. Wasn’t afraid to speak her mind either, think she might have a decent future ahead of her if she wants to move into a bit of punditry or journalism. A shame how she was done out of that last medal, I think she was still awaiting the award of it even up to recently.
Because Chewy woke up this morning and thought “I know what’ll be a great ballhop, I’ll pretend Derval O’Rourke has retired, that’ll really get them going”
Ya, I can see carving out a great career in Irish athletics journalism.
A “decent future” does not equate to a career. She already has a column with the Irish Examiner. I did not limit her to Athletics.
You’ve mugged yourself off here, not to mention poor simple @dodgy-keeper
Because Chewy woke up this morning and thought “I know what’ll be a great ballhop, I’ll pretend Derval O’Rourke has retired, that’ll really get them going”[/QUOTE]
I was only looking to read the article you as I couldn’t see it on the news sites I normally read.
I dug a bit deeper and found it on BreakingNews.ie.
David Gillick has now also announced his retirement
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I’m going on holidays in a couple of weeks and have spent the morning planning it so I am a little giddy alright.
Some English prick doing a lap of “honour” around Hampden flying the flag of st george despite finishing 2nd.
Clown
Mark English running in the 800m heats this evening just after 6. Has a real chance of a medal so hopefully he performs to his potential.
Tom Barr won his heat this morning in the 400M hurdles, he looks a real talent this guy and is having a great season.
I think English beat him over 400m recently. Barr is also a fine athlete. Savage event the 400m hurdles.
Amazed that athletics never really managed to market it itself as it is a fantastic sport to watch on TV. They should get rid of pace makers in the Grand Prix events so races are races and not time trials.
Edit - English beat Gregan over 400m
Gregan qualified for 400m semi finals this afternoon
[QUOTE=“TheUlteriorMotive, post: 999091, member: 2272”] Barr is also a fine athlete. Savage event the 400m hurdles.
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It really is. Was watching a programme on Edwin Moses over the weekend. The greatest ever in this greatest of disciplines.
I seem to remember he was up against Pat Spillane in International Superstars in the early 1980s
I know. I’ve been to a few track and field meets and they were superb. Much more exciting than i thought they would be.
I suppose the drugs fucked them a bit in the eyes of the public.