No Winter Wonderland

IS anybody surprised we were an absolute shambles at the Winter Olympics? No, me neither.

Let’s face it, we are hardly a nation that is blessed with snowy peaks and masses of toboggan runs, so how can we expect to be any good?

When a few flakes do hit the ground, the whole country comes to a standstill rather than whip out their sledges and huskies.

We were there to simply make up the numbers and they might as well skip the next invitation because it’s only going to be a few weeks of torture to those who take part.

There has been some uproar about our ludicrous performance, but, really, what did everyone seriously expect?Are we a nation that produces masses of talented and fleet-footed skiers?

No, we are part of a nation that has bestowed Eddie the Eagle Edwards with celebrity status, so what does that tell you?

After having a whopping budget of £6.5m and 52 so-called athletes, to then return home with one medal is not value for money.

It has made us a total laughing stock and, frankly, those who entered should pursue another career because this one just is not working.