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Could Glasgow host the Olympics?

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Ciaran_67, Aug 3, 2014.

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  1. Ciaran_67

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  2. Vertie Auld

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    Winter Olympics. At Xscape.
     
    Vertie Auld, Aug 3, 2014
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  3. Jungo

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    Yeah
     
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  4. Sno'sLeftFoot

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    After experiencing 2 weeks of traffic jams, games lanes and annoying, way too enthusiastic volunteers with big foam fingers directing people.

    Hopefully * not!
     
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  5. C2911

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    I don't think it will ever happen - I think the Commonwealth games is more on Glasgow's level.

    They've probably put forward a good case for themselves over the last couple of weeks, but I think the Olympics are just a wee bit too big for Glasgow. I don't think we have the number of hotels or the infrastructure to cope with that many visitors.
     
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  6. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    They would need to invest quite a large amount of money
    in Celtic park, Hampden & Murrayfield if they want the top stadia.
    It would be worth it though.:86:
     
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  7. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    Coming from the least patriotic person in the world the last 2 weeks here in Glasgow even through all the traffic jams, road closures and queues have me realise just how indifferent I feel to the city and the Commonwealth :smiley-laughing002:
     
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  8. B0B0BALDE

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    Perhaps a joint Glasgow/Edinburgh host?

    Especially if they build that super fast rail link between glasgow and edinburgh :)
     
    B0B0BALDE, Aug 3, 2014
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  9. Vertie Auld

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    Why did you quote a full stop, mate? :smiley-laughing002:
     
    Vertie Auld, Aug 3, 2014
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  10. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    :56:Not a hope in *!

    Sorry to disappoint, but the CG is only a fraction of what the OG's are, in terms of numbers, infrastructure requirements and the inherited costs.
     
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  11. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    I didn't & i'm not your mate you walloper,check back:52:
     
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  12. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    You missed out the profits that are available for a well run OG.


    you are right:icon_mrgreen:
     
    Spring Time, Aug 3, 2014
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  13. mls1

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    London, the biggest city in the UK had to use Glasgow for some of its events!
     
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  14. Cena Never Give Up Gold Member

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    No
     
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    Good point
     
    CFC_67_88, Aug 4, 2014
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  16. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    With ease and it would be awesome.
     
    PaulM1888, Aug 4, 2014
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  17. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ this
     
    Spring Time, Aug 4, 2014
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  18. mygirlmaria

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    In theory it could, but in reality....no chance.Not only could it not afford the bid, but it isnt big enough or important enough, and like others said, hasnt the infrastructure.
     
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  19. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    Pile of utter nonsense. Have a look at previous hosts.
     
    PaulM1888, Aug 4, 2014
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  20. Spring Time Gold Member Gold Member

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    Did you see the lack of infrastructure in Brazil last year,
    or South africa & London before the tournaments , they spent a shed load:50:
     
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