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[pomplemoose]

Good to see the government major investment in the Alex stadium , turning it into a major facility in the midlands

 

[pomplemoose]

Good to see the government major investment in the Alex stadium , turning it into a major facility in the midlands

 

[Brum X]

Birmingham 2022 is going to be an awesome event for this city, im already getting excited.

Victoria Square in the city centre getting ready to party on Sunday for the hand over ceremony to Birmingham 2022, make sure you are watching at approx 11am on sunday (BBC2) We are even expected to start getting warmer weather from saturday onwards so Brum will look cool in the sun.

Be there or be square. Brum X always proud of my city.

 

[pomplemoose]

good luck to all there and have a great day , and I believe Leamington Spa will get the bowls

 

[davecleaver777]

Leamington get the world bowls every year pomp this should be formality

 

[BHXsupporter]

Hmmm Me thinks the Olympics is a step up in organization, security, nos. etc.

 

[Brum X]

Welcome to BIRMINGHAM 2022

A sneak preview anyway


Photo credit to Metrogogo

 

[Ray Finkle]

Looking forward to the handover ceremony, the Town Hall will provide a fabulous backdrop, especially if we do get some Mr Blue Sky


A good result for us at Oakwell but it's still way too close for comfort. We have a tough trip to Molineux tomorrow, I think a point would be a good result. Hopefully Fulham will fail to win tonight meaning Wolves have clinched promotion, not that I'd expect them to relax and take their foot off the gas a little tomorrow

 

[Ashley]

Mr Finkle, your first wish has come true Fulham have drawn their game meaning Wolves are promoted. Hope you are also right Blues getting at least a point tomorrow.

 

[58terminus]

Personally i was hoping for a Fulham win just to make it more difficult for Witton Island or whatever they are called.Hopefully Blues can take some small revenge for 2011 and spoil the party

 

[Ianbutty]

Well done #brum. That was excellent.

 

[Ianbutty]

#Brum. Cannot wait for 2022. Great boost for the city.

 

[Ray Finkle]

That video was just awful! So dull, very amateurish and how about reinforcing the stereotypes we try hard to get rid of with a closing shot of Spaghetti Junction?

I really was starting to feel quite embarrassed and it kind of spoiled the performance from Lady Sanity as Mrs F and I were looking at each other thinking, wtf!

They pulled it back with Mr Blue Sky though, the live scenes from in front of the Council House and Town Hall were absolutely fantastic

So looking forward to 2022 now, #brum

 

[Ianbutty]

Did not mind the video. Nicely self depricating as Brummies do best, and showed us the real down to earth real youth and diversity rather than the 'gorgeous model type' in slow-motion. No lame shots of people in coffee shops or cliche high rise buildings and business types. Loved the dribble on the shoulder bit. But the aerial shots were dreary and I agree the Spag Junction finish....ugh.

The Victoria Square dance was awesome.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Birminum

 

[Ashley]

Normally try to stay positive but was really disappointed with opening video shown at the closing ceremony. Perfect occasion to show the world and we undersold our city.

 

[Ray Finkle]

I watched it again to try and like it but I'm afraid I just can't. I realise that there were significant time restraints on this, along with many challenges to overcome, maybe it was the best they could do under the circumstances.

When asked about his thoughts Michael Johnson seemed lost for words and didn't want to comment. He then said "I like Birmingham, I like it a lot but that didn't represent the Birmingham that I know". I can only agree with him.

Hopefully the lasting memory will be the performance in Victoria Square which was fantastic, especially given that they only had a few weeks to practice. Even the BBC used the words Birmingham and Brilliant in the same sentence

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/43775463

Just over four years to come up with an amazing opening ceremony, I really hope that it does the city proud

#Brum

 

[Brum X]

Yes i agree with you Ray, the live performance in Victoria square was awesome however that promotional video for Birmingham 2022 was very "underwhelming" indeed.

Who on earth wants to see ariel shots of the Gravelly Hill interchange or the west coast main line. Where were the shots of our canals around Brindleyplace or the Library of Birmingham or even some shots of the amount of construction going on showing a forward thinking dynamic city.

I think Brum X and #Brum need to arrange a meeting and get together, what you think guys ?

 

[Brum X]

One thing i will say though is that the actual Gold coast closing ceremony was more like the Eurovision song contest than the closing ceremony. Im sure Birmingham will put on a much bigger and better show.

Looking forward to 2022, i wonder when tickets will go on sale.

 

[Ray Finkle]

Yeah the Gold Coast seemed more like a pop concert than a ceremony, I was waiting for Kylie to make an appearance.

There was also very little involvement of the athletes which seemed a little odd?

I think Brum X and #Brum need to arrange a meeting and get together, what you think guys ?

You need to be appointed to the committee asap!