B25Modelman Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I noticed the commentator made the point of calling them 'athletes' and not shooters. Edited August 9, 2016 by B25Modelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Well done to Ed, good shooting and a well earned medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Well it seems I was right, Interview with Daly and Goodfellow, offhand mention about Ed Ling, Women's Rugby 7s who finished 4th got a bigger mention so did the men's Gymnastics team who also finished 4th..... Nothing changes it seems Oh and whenever Ed Ling DOES get a mention it always says Ed Ling, a farmer, as if it's sort of belittles the fact he is an Olympian, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Well it seems I was right, Interview with Daly and Goodfellow, offhand mention about Ed Ling, Women's Rugby 7s who finished 4th got a bigger mention so did the men's Gymnastics team who also finished 4th..... Nothing changes it seems Oh and whenever Ed Ling DOES get a mention it always says Ed Ling, a farmer, as if it's sort of belittles the fact he is an Olympian, It is bloody annoying how the BBC anti-gun agenda always works against our shooters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I looked at a bit of it but mostly could not see the clays unless they exploded with pink mist so I got a bit bored after a bit but it was good to see that he got the bronze in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Just seen news stand and front page is Tom Daley. Not a trace of ed Its does pee me off !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Does anyone expect anything different? Lets see what happen with Amber Hill is she gets a medal? Tom Daly is right up the BBC's street. Edited August 9, 2016 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Lets see what happen with Amber Hill is she gets a medal? British Athlete wins Gold and a photo of her (either a headshot or in an evening dress). Somewhere in hte article it will admit that she won it for shooting, but will then quickly move on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Perazzi is covered with tape on his butt and removed from barrels. So they did not want to sponsor his costs....hmmmm. Edited August 9, 2016 by B25Modelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Perazzi is covered with tape on his butt and removed from barrels. So they did not want to sponsor his costs....hmmmm. No, it's not that, they are just not on the list of approved sponsors for the olympics, which much costs a LOT. People who pay for that have /exclusivity/ for any screen time during the olympics. As I was saying, it's a money making mafia, the 'sport' bit is just add on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Well it seems I was right, Interview with Daly and Goodfellow, offhand mention about Ed Ling, Women's Rugby 7s who finished 4th got a bigger mention so did the men's Gymnastics team who also finished 4th..... Nothing changes it seems Oh and whenever Ed Ling DOES get a mention it always says Ed Ling, a farmer, as if it's sort of belittles the fact he is an Olympian, yes,but get into the mindset of the mindless guardian reading filth that inhabit the bbc and the media- on the one hand you have the cherubic looking homosexual, on the other the man that one his medal practicing for killing defenceless furry creatures who doesen't even live in zone 1! I love the way that he's going home to get on with the harvest though ! in a similar way I was quite suprised that the BBC actually showed some fencing though - in previous games they have avoided it almost as much as shooting as its only taught to public school kids apparently ! On the other side of the argument i did however enjoy the girlie 7's- some of them where somewhat letch-worthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Home page of the bbc news website has "Brittons Ling wins shooting bronze, so not all bad... It is just the way it is, and always has been, its not a sport that the masses follow...and unfortunately alot dont like it. Edited August 9, 2016 by ShootingEgg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Shooting (especially clay shooting) just isn't a spectator sport. It's never going to get that much press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 True and I can understand that, but surely they should get the same treatment post event if they have won a medal representing Great Britain as they have won it for their own and more importantly, the Nations honour. Or is a diving bronze worth more than a shooting bronze? Shooting (especially clay shooting) just isn't a spectator sport. It's never going to get that much press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Shooting (especially clay shooting) just isn't a spectator sport. It's never going to get that much press They should use gun-cams really; it's too quick otherwise, regardless of the resolution/frame rate. Wiht a 'gun view' it would make it a lot more entertaining. That would upset the gun balance, but athletes could just adapt for having a camera on all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) They should use gun-cams really; it's too quick otherwise, regardless of the resolution/frame rate. Wiht a 'gun view' it would make it a lot more entertaining. That would upset the gun balance, but athletes could just adapt for having a camera on all the time That would help. Although when you watch shotkam footage, it does look strange. If people want to get the article into a more prominent place, click on the link below. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36685697 Articles that are read more are placed more prominently. Edited August 9, 2016 by BrowningB525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 It might be my memory, but the men's trap TV coverage looked far better than the women's. I felt sorry for the lad that Ed Ling beat - a lot of no-birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 It might be my memory, but the men's trap TV coverage looked far better than the women's. I felt sorry for the lad that Ed Ling beat - a lot of no-birds. Yet not a single no bird in the final, They must have replaced all the clays in the traps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 It might be my memory, but the men's trap TV coverage looked far better than the women's. I felt sorry for the lad that Ed Ling beat - a lot of no-birds. I did think that myself you would have thought that they would have used some better quality clays for something this important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 It looks like the media's love affair with Tom daily is annoying a few people. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-37021524 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 It looks like the media's love affair with Tom daily is annoying a few people. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-37021524 Have to agree with her... He didnt win brinze... they did... Called syncronised for a reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I don't think the BBC are anti Ed Ling I think they are too pro Tom Daley. The comment that summed it all up for me was "British success at the aquatic centre continues, tom Daley and partner now have a bronze in diving to add to Adam peaty's gold" Does his partner not have a name and did I just imagine jazz carlin winning a silver in the 400 freestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Perazzi is covered with tape on his butt and removed from barrels. So they did not want to sponsor his costs....hmmmm. ISSF rules for sponsorship names on clothing and equipment is quite strict for number, size and placement. Hence the use of gaffer tape to obscure them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gozzy Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I've just come back from the shops and bought 4 rolls of silver duct tape that I don't need. Can't think why Must be on my mind 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I've just come back from the shops and bought 4 rolls of silver duct tape that I don't need. Can't think why Must be on my mind Blimey, four rolls, you've got it bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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