Mr Snackette Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 It has been the fashion to be very critical of BSI, and their handling of the GP series. On occassions this crticism has been entirely justified, but I think its only fair to heap praise when praise is due. The decision to bring forward by seven days the cardiff GP has proved to be a masterstroke. Following the draw this evening, England's opening World Cup fixture is on June 10th, the date on which most people thought the Cardiff GP would be run. To have run the GP against an England World Cup fixture would have been disasterous. So well done BSI, and lets hope that someone at the BSPA takes note in respect of domestic fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 LOL, perhaps they had a hint of it before they set their date perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 (edited) Chances are it will be an afternoon kick off like the last time the World Cup was on and people were in the bars of Cardiff getting tanked up whilst watching the Football then carrying on the festivities into the night with a touch of speedway at the Millennium Stadium thrown in for good measure. It wasn't a very exciting game I think it was Saudi Arabia or someone like that but it was World Cup, It was Football and as Brits we love the sport so if it's on the tv., we watch it. Perhaps they didn't want people being drunker than normal at the stadium, like I say it wasn't England playing last time but this year it is forward planning huh Edited December 10, 2005 by shazzybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 I'd be surprised if it was an afternoon kick-off. And, if it is, it's likely to be late afternoon, around 4:00pm. Usually, when the world cup is held in Europe, group games kick-off in late afternoon (4:00pm) and in the evening (8:00pm). Remember, Germany is 1 hour ahead of BST. The last time the world cup was on, it was held in South Korea and Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted December 10, 2005 Report Share Posted December 10, 2005 (edited) The England game kicks off at 3.00PM German time (2.00PM our time) Be just like 2002 when we watched England beat Argentina in the Springbok in Cardiff on the Friday afternoon. Great atmosphere in there, loads of English and of course the Welsh trying to turn it into little Buenos Aires No noise from sheep (ahem loving) boys If anyone wants all the games with times, check out http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/w...006/4510476.stm and download the pdf Edited December 10, 2005 by ajh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a61 Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well, I think bringing the GP date forward was a bad idea. I can't go now It's during my Uni exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 I think it's a bad idea as well. Right at the end of a Bank Holiday week when a lot of people will be away and have to cut short their holiday to get to Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkif Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well, I think bringing the GP date forward was a bad idea. I can't go now It's during my Uni exams. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its in the middle of mine too Luce - Ive decided as long as I dont have an exam on the monday/tuesday then I shall still go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 As long as you don't have an exam on Saturday, whats the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Davis Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thats the attitude I like to see Diesel.. Probably exaplins why I onlt have one A2 Level though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) Thats the attitude I like to see Diesel..Probably exaplins why I onlt have one A2 Level though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Never did like that revision lark anywho! I did manage to get 3 (albeit poor) A-Levels mind! <edit> And an AS-Level too! Go me Edited December 16, 2005 by Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandie Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 As long as you don't have an exam on Saturday, whats the problem? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cause she plans on being there with me, her mother, who pays an arm and a leg for this education and if she fails anything in her final year i will not be a happy bunny!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 So whats the new offical date for the GB Grand Prix 2006 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 3rd of June 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 My twins 10th Birthdays.......... Now do I take the kids as a birthday treat? I like to be in the pub getting hammered at Cardiff can't do that with the kids around, just know I wouldn't enjoy it as much with the kids there. So maybe best to give it a miss this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 So maybe best to give it a miss this year Birdy, I want you to think long and hard about this statement. Shazzybird needs Cardiff and Cardiff needs Shazzybird, somehow, somewhere a compromise can be found mate. Against all the odds and despite some irritating problems , Cardiff was graced with your presence in 2005 - 2006 should be no different - somehow (with a little help from your friends ) the Bird family can hit the bars and terraces of Cardiff next year - it just wouldn't be the same without you. You just know it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzybird Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 Cardiff was graced with your presence in 2005 - 2006 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I been going to Cardiff since the start can't help but feel apart from it being the twins birthday, Markie not being there last year just didn't have the same buzz for me. ELRC - Easter weekend will probably be better than Cardiff for me. We'll have to see what happens, if I can get away from the kids then trust me I'll be there at Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grim Reaper Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Cause she plans on being there with me, her mother, who pays an arm and a leg for this education and if she fails anything in her final year i will not be a happy bunny!!!!!!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No pressure being put on your siblings then. Personally I'd sooner support my kids with lots of love & encouragement than to treat them as a financial burden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 ordered my tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a61 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 As long as you don't have an exam on Saturday, whats the problem? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Assuming I don't have many exams after that date, then I may well come to Cardiff. Problem is, by then, it will be impossible to get accommodation! Might have to sleep on someone's floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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