Monthly Archives: August 2012

Bournemouth 2 Reading 2

Posted on August 25, 2012 by richardl1969

Bournemouth 2 Reading 2 (4th August 2012) This wasn’t my first visit to Bournemouth by any means, although it was my first since the ground was turned 90 degrees and completely rebuilt just over ten years ago. It was a … Continue reading →

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Olympic Park

Posted on August 5, 2012 by richardl1969

31st July & 1st August 2012 As short gallery of pictures from the Olympic Park. Not everyone was one impressed. One Indian guy walked past muttering “It’s the most boring place I’ve ever seen”, and it does risk feeling a … Continue reading →

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Olympics – Handball Arena

Posted on August 5, 2012 by richardl1969

Sweden 17 France 29, Great Britain 17 Brazil 30 (1st August 2012) The handball arena, or Copper Box as it got renamed to reflect its future as a multi-sport venue (and looking like a copper box) likes to tell visitors … Continue reading →

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Olympics – Basketball Arena

Posted on August 3, 2012 by richardl1969

Lithuania 72 Nigeria 53, Great Britain 62 Brazil 67 (31st July 2012) Two hours after the hockey ended I was due in the basketball arena, just across the other side of the park. The plan was also to get a … Continue reading →

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Olympics – Hockey Arena

Posted on August 3, 2012 by richardl1969

Netherlands 3 Japan 2, South Africa 1 New Zealand 4 (31st July 2012) When the alarm went off at 5.30 I did wonder if my decision to book a morning session of hockey was a wise one. I didn’t gain … Continue reading →

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Olympics – Wimbledon

Posted on August 2, 2012 by richardl1969

Victoria Azarenka bt Irina-Camelia Begu 6-1 3-6 6-1 Roger Federer bt Julien Benneteau 6-2 6-2 Juan Martin Del Potro bt Andreas Seppi 6-3 7-6 Caroline Wosniacki bt Yanina Wickmayer 6-4 3-6 6-3 (30th July 2012) Along with football, another sport … Continue reading →

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Olympics – Wembley

Posted on August 2, 2012 by richardl1969

Uruguay 0 Senegal 2, Great Britain 3 UAE 1 (29th July 2012) The Olympics Football has struggled for credibility more than most events in London 2012, but at Wembley at least enthusiasm is still high. Maybe other cities grumbled about … Continue reading →

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