As we suspected, the 2012 Olympics will result in huge wedges of taxpayers (of Wales and Scotland) money and Sports resources being diverted towards London Team GB in spite of objections. The latest in this sorry saga is that Lord Coe is pressing ahead with a plan for a Team GB football team:
The creation of the team has been opposed by the Football Associations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who are concerned it may compromise their individual status within Fifa.
But he said the BOA, which selects teams for the Games, has decided to press ahead with a football squad despite the opposition.
When asked last night about the opposition from the Welsh and Scots, Coe replied bluntly: “F*** em!”
If you wish to express a protest at this arrogance then please sign the No to Team GB petition or this petition and join the Facebook group.
Hat tip:Little man in a toque and Amlwch to Magor
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I agree with Lord Coe in that the Olympics are for BRITISH participation and in London we should have footbal team from all parts of UK. The small minded people who run welsh soccer are looking after their positions rather than taking up the big position.I would argue that if Ryan Giggs had played for a British team (mainly English) we would have won some international silverware.Get real were too small to count as a stand alone entity.
I have just one question.
Why does team GB exists? Is it just a question of medals? Are there political purpose?