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Wander00
7th Jul 2013, 21:21
On the somewhat thin basis that many military aircrew follow Rugby, can someone explain how we can have the justified hysteria over Murray's win, but the BBC can get through at least 2 main news bulletins without even mentioning the British Lions' match and series win in Australia. Well done the Lions.
Uncle Ginsters
7th Jul 2013, 21:26
...because who would have thought that a dour Scot would win at Tennis, of all things?
Fox3WheresMyBanana
7th Jul 2013, 21:35
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Hangar6
7th Jul 2013, 21:44
No such team and let's face it even Ireland beat Australia in the World Cup
How come the bbc never mentions the 2nd most followed live sport in British isles GAA
Can Dublin hurlers win an all Ireland? Are Clare worth a punt? O
Is Antony Daly up to Davey Fitz?
Well done Mr Murray , !
How come the bbc never mentions the 2nd most followed live sport in British isles GAA
They consider it an elitest sport played by Private schools and so
it doesn't fit the Left wing socialist agenda.
Just ask Krystal & Chips :O
Fox3WheresMyBanana
7th Jul 2013, 21:56
As with speedway and angling*, all the participants are oiks.
*or Right wing aristocracy, so the BBC are never invited, no matter how many DGs get knighthoods.
I think there are a number of reasons why...firstly the whole Wimbers scene is far more PR savvy than the Lions circus - you can't move on Centre Court for tripping over the handbags of Elton John, Cliff Richard et al...!
Secondly the Beeb probably confused this Lions squad with a Welsh touring team that doesn't justify any air time - particularly as it might detract from the public anointing of Sir Andy Murray....
Hangar6
7th Jul 2013, 21:59
What's a private school?
Sorry, I meant "Public school" as they are known in the UK.
Over here in Aus it is the other way round.
Laarbruch72
7th Jul 2013, 22:02
It's probably more of a time thing, where has there been a win more recently, a Lions tour in Aus, or a British player at Wimbledon? That's your answer in short. Besides which, it's no huge upset for a team of players made up of nations who frequently beat Australia on their own, to get the best ones together and do it as a "best of" team.
Froome was even more impressive than any of them today, had to leave his whole team behind over 4 category 1 climbs and keep up with a whole raft of Movistar riders looking to break him. A more impressive ride than even yesterday, but he didn't rate a single mention on the news.
Anyway the Lions were all over the BBC news this morning, so they did get a good swathe of coverage... kind of old news by tonight.
Fox3WheresMyBanana
7th Jul 2013, 22:06
Cycling is still in PR recovery mode after all the drug abuse, hence the lack of publicity. I would have thought that Brits were winning was evidence enough that the worst abuses were over, but there we are.
TomJoad
7th Jul 2013, 22:25
On the somewhat thin basis that many military aircrew follow Rugby, can someone explain how we can have the justified hysteria over Murray's win, but the BBC can get through at least 2 main news bulletins without even mentioning the British Lions' match and series win in Australia. Well done the Lions.
Man talk about tall poppy syndrome! Get a life Wander how about just celebrating a great success,first British mens champion in 77 years and all you can do is carp. Well done Andy you brought it home and ended all those years of hurt. Would love to be in Dunblane tonight :D:D:D
Coupled_To_Me
7th Jul 2013, 22:25
More to do with the BBC having the broadcasting rights to the tennis.
Sky had the rugby hyped from here to Wagga Wagga.