England skipper finds perfect sport to disguise his tears
If Tom Daley’s relationship with mobile-phone loving synchronised diving partner Blake Aldridge is irreparably damaged, there’s a certain Chelsea centre-back willing to fill his Speedos for London 2012.
Two legends to be joined by insignificant reality TV series winner
At the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, the next host traditionally performs a presentation showcasing how bloody brilliant they are. Picking up the London 2012 mantle at next Sunday’s epic display in Beijing will be a football legend, a rock god and some girl who won X Factor:
It is set to be one of the most mind-blowing spectacles ever. David [Beckham]was elated to be asked to take part, as was everyone who has been invited.”Having a rock god like Jimmy Page and a singer like Leona Lewis performing together for the first time will certainly be something to remember.
“The amount of planning is staggering. It will be truly momentous - and a fitting send-off as London takes up the 2012 challenge.”
Apparently, Beckham will enter the Bird’s Nest stadium on a Routemaster double decker bus with London Mayor Boris
Three years ago this month, London gained the right to hold the 30th Olympiad in 2012 at an IOC meeting in Singapore. Lord Coe was supported in his bid by Tony Blair and a galaxy of Olympic stars, yet the most significant ambassador present at the historic vote was David Beckham, a man who plays a sport that Great Britain have not competed in since 1972.
This morning, British Olympic Association chairman Lord Moynihan pledged to revive the GB football team in 2012, with a little help from a certain Scottish manager:
Despite the heavy resistance against the idea from the other Home Nations, particularly from the Scottish Football Association, and complex political questions raised by world governing body Fifa, Lord Moynihan insisted Great Britain will going for gold in football at the 2012 Games.
London 2012 Organising Committee chairman Lord Coe has revealed an approach has already been made to have the Manchester United manager in charge, who in four years time is likely to have stepped down from his Old Trafford post, one which Lord Moynihan has guaranteed his full support.
He said: “Seb Coe has strong views about who should be managing the men’s team and I completely agree with him.
“It is an excellent idea that should be pursued and I am endorsing Sir Alex Ferguson, although I should also say that should the FA find anyone with a comparable name, I should be equally delighted.”
FIFA nonsense peddler Sepp Blatter has already spouted some vague moronic comments about a GB team consisting only of English players, while secretary of state for culture, media and sport Andy Burnham says the GB team should be reformed only ‘if the public would enjoy it’.
In the spirit of Mr Burnham’s comments, we ask you, Spoiler readers, if you would like to see a GB Team at the 2012 games? Bear in mind we entered a side at London 1948 and came fourth (although the winning Swedish team was coached by English gent George Raynor), and the GB team would not affect the Premier League season as the Games close on August 12.
