Geezer

When we were awarded the games in 2005, and after the cheesy and embarrasing handover in 2008, I was very doubtful about our ability to host a decent games, it would be over budget and a bit naff to be honest.

Allied to that, the dreadful UK weather would just add to the misery.

I am glad to admit that I was totally wrong. This is the best Olypmics I have seen, for all sorts of reasons, and it has instilled a real feeling of pride for me for what LOCOG and the UK in general have delievered, not to mention the outstanding success of our Olympians.

So, what does the Scoobynet massif think, agree or disagree? The Olympics have got 71% approval from the UK public, will you reflect that?

Geezer

JackClark

Agreed. Brilliant.

oldsplice

Same here. Thought it would be dire, and it wasn't. Loved it all!

stilover

Although I didn't watch much of it, and it cost way too much money which we can't really afford. I do think we put on a good show.

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

Amazed by how much I enjoyed it, it brought the nation together. Money well spent in my opinion!

Dr Hu

I think the whole two weeks has been absolutely stunning....

The venues all looked superb & top class. Hopefully they'll all keep going for the sportsmen of the future.

Hopefully the UK masses can lose some of their cynicism, instead of saying everything's gonna be ****, we can say we *are* very good at things!

(except TDW of course, who's blatant cynical Olympic trolling is beyond tiresome)

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

Regarding what it cost, I seriously doubt we as individuals would be any better off if we wouldn't have hosted, I don't think they would have dropped any taxes.

Tidgy

I was a big skeptic of it, but have to say it seems to have gone very very well indeed, not just as far as medal table goes lol

richs2891

I cant say that i have watched much of it, yet I'm amazed how it does seem to have sparked an interest with most of the country.
But 9bn - ouch that a serious lot of money that could of been used elsewhere.

Richard

LSherratt

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Yes

Funkii Munkii

It would have been spunked elsewhere and we'd never have known about it.

Greatest sporting event in the UK's history

davyboy

...not just the UK......in the world!

Martin2005

I remember standing in Trafalgar Square on July 6th 2005, when it was announced that we'd won the bid.
I have commuted through Stratford and watched the Olympic Park rise from the wasteland.
I ALWAYS thought we'd do this well, but even with my misty-eyed optimism and belief, I am stunned at the sheer brilliance of these Games.

Having looked forward to this event so much over the past 7 years, I am feeling slightly down today, now it's all over.

AWDsu

well theres the paralympic games starting in 16days. !!

i say well done to LOCog , and the british public , and a massive thank-you to the volunteers , who made it an enjoyment getting in and out and Safe.
Thank heavens that we didnt get any idiots trying to bomb it.

Well done to all the uk athletes (medal or not) for your particapation , training and sportsmanSHIP .
bring on the brazilian !!!

chief-long-shin

I think that it was great and felt a little patriotic . I went down Saturday and the atmosphere around Buckingham palace was great. I thought the open and close ceremonies were something to be proud of too. Pleased nothing ruined it and hope it brings some money into the country now moving forward.

Chip

It was brilliant.

brendy76

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They did a lot better than I imagined they would but its hard to see how even the majority of 9bn would be recouped unless they are playing the long game and getting money back from the newly built facilities. The stadiums werent packed to capacity early on which says to me that tourism wasnt just as booming as predicted.

Mouser

Stunning venues, great crowds, well organised and superb results from Team GB & NI.

Well done all concerned.

Funkii Munkii

I always thought the post games tourism market would flourish as a result of the games and what was broadcast to the world rather than the "usual" numbers of people attending these events.

v5 man

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I was looking forward to the games coming to London, but then with changes made to our work shift rota to accomodate TFL demands, all annual leave cancelled for the entire summer holiday period (July 15th until Sept 16th) and no real bonus scheme or consultation, I was getting more and more sick of the London 2012 build up.

But......as soon as it all started on the opening ceremony night, I was hooked, and quite honestly I can say it's one of the best things that has happened in my 40 years lifetime.

I am now frantically looking for Paralympic tickets, with no luck!!!!

Carlh

was amazing, very emotional

UK needed a bit of a emotional boost with all the **** we're all going through with this damned recession

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

I voted yes, but what would the outcome have of been if we had won 0 gold medals and the media had been slating it.

Geezer

That's an interesting question. It would have taken some of the shine off obviously, undeniably.

Geezer

Jamz3k

Didn't watch it as I don't really get sporting events, I find them boring tbh. Was it a waste of money imo? yes but for all those people who enjoyed which many did, I'm sure it certainly wasn't.

dpb

But that was never to be - all part of the Master plan see to target the easy golds with your lottery cash.

Frosticles

iTrader: (1)

Absolutely fantastic and loved every moment of it all.

kingofturds

iTrader: (1)

I was always taught it was rather rude to start a sentence with but

marcevs72

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cant wait for the paralympics as got a few mates that were hurt in afghan competing.just hope coverage is good.

RobsyUK

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I didn't mind them and found the water dancing (or what ever its callled) was amazing. If it brings £££ into the country then it's worth every penny. Sadly I don't think we will be better off after.

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Overall, we did a good job. No idiots spoilt it. And most of the contractors delivered as promised (thumbs up Total-fabs in Birmingham for the excellent work on fabricating the stage gear).

Although I don't think its worth the expense, certainly for the UK as a whole - only London will benefit in the main. It would have been nice to have had that level of investment put into somewhere away from London for a change.

What will happen now to sucessfully re-utilise the soon-to-be unneeded Venues and claw some money back will see if any chickens come home to roost. I for one can't see the main stadium being any good as a footy ground with the track around it and its certainly too large for all of the local clubs.