Murray v tsonga then

[Doon frae Troon]

Well said Hawkeye.
I said something similar [but perhaps a bit more robust] earlier.
I think it got bumped.
Perhaps the earlier poster MK Dave would like to respond to the truth [awaiting with baited breath]

Why let the truth get in the way of a good story eh!

 

[sydney greenstreet]

Great day for Scottish tennis!!

Fixed that for you :thup:

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Annoys me when people say they don't "like" Andy Murray (or any other sports person)

Have you ever met him? What qualifies you to say there is nothing to like about him?

Yes he isn't as charismatic in front of the cameras as some others but that doesn't come as naturally to some people as others. He looked pretty emotional to me when he won. Just because he doesn't show it to the entire world....so what. I wouldn't either.

He's a tennis player. A very good one, and he's british. That is my only interest in him and I hope he wins on Sunday. The future of british tennis will be a whole lot better if he does.

Nope, never met him. All I have to go on is his media sound bites and his general demeanour. So, I stand by my earlier comment - I hate him.
These guys receive copious amounts of media training. Rest assured, they know how to handle the media and they know exactly what they're doing/saying.
With regards showing no emotion - he's just reached the final of Wimbledon. For a bottler of his calibre that should signal the celebration of all celebrations. Even Tiger fist pumps when a chip/putt goes in.

No, Murray to lose for me please.

 

[DavidO]

Well done Andy, proud of his performance today... hope he does finishes the job on Sunday!!

Not everyone will like him, he'll not lose any sleep because of it! I'd rather Andy be who he is rather a fake 'personality' destined for 'Get me out of there's in a few years!

 

[Neddy]

Nope, never met him. All I have to go on is his media sound bites and his general demeanour. So, I stand by my earlier comment - I hate him.
These guys receive copious amounts of media training. Rest assured, they know how to handle the media and they know exactly what they're doing/saying.
With regards showing no emotion - he's just reached the final of Wimbledon. For a bottler of his calibre that should signal the celebration of all celebrations. Even Tiger fist pumps when a chip/putt goes in.

No, Murray to lose for me please.

Bottlers don't make Wimbledon finals.

He looked to the sky and was obviously thinking about someone/something very personal to him. That's his prerogative. How he celebrates has nothing to do with anyone else.

"Hating" him on the basis of his media appearances and not much else says more about you than him.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

With regards showing no emotion - he's just reached the final of Wimbledon. For a bottler of his calibre that should signal the celebration of all celebrations. Even Tiger fist pumps when a chip/putt goes in.

I saw Murray with several fist pumps during the match but I don't see Tiger celebrating when he comes 2nd. Maybe, just maybe, Murray realises that he sn't actually won anything yet. If more British athletes realised that the only thing that matters is winning we'd win more.

Ivan Lendl(sp?), Steven Edberg, Boris Becker et al weren't exactly great in front of the camera, hell, Federer isn't exactly Mr Personality. It's not what they do off the court, it's what they do on it that people will remember.

Steve "boring" Davis wasn't exactly engaging, Steve Hendry wasn't on a charm offensive but they were awesome at their chosen sport.

I've said before, I don't care how well theyinterview, I care how good they are at their chosen sport and for me, Murray is one of the very best.

I really don't understand why people can't jst appreciate these guys for the talent they have, better to be good at what you do on the pitch\court\course than how you come ccoss off it surely?

 

[DavidO]

I saw Murray with several fist pumps during the match but I don't see Tiger celebrating when he comes 2nd. Maybe, just maybe, Murray realises that he sn't actually won anything yet. If more British athletes realised that the only thing that matters is winning we'd win more.

Ivan Lendl(sp?), Steven Edberg, Boris Becker et al weren't exactly great in front of the camera, hell, Federer isn't exactly Mr Personality. It's not what they do off the court, it's what they do on it that people will remember.

Steve "boring" Davis wasn't exactly engaging, Steve Hendry wasn't on a charm offensive but they were awesome at their chosen sport.

I've said before, I don't care how well theyinterview, I care how good they are at their chosen sport and for me, Murray is one of the very best.

I really don't understand why people can't jst appreciate these guys for the talent they have, better to be good at what you do on the pitch\court\course than how you come ccoss off it surely?

This...

:thup:

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Jings not only do they have to be good at their sport according to some on here they have to be 'personalities' as well.

As my 3 year old grandaughter would say.......WHY.

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Jings not only do they have to be good at their sport according to some on here they have to be 'personalities' as well.

As my 3 year old grandaughter would say.......WHY.

Nope, not looking for a 'personality' - if I want one of them I'll go and see a comedian.
I simply don't like the bloke. I don't like what he's said 'on the record' in the past and nothing he's said or done since has changed my view of him.
Great tennis player - yes but I'm not a fan and I hope he loses.

 

[USER1999]

I was at Wimbledon, when Murray was 2 1 up against nalbandian, and quit, losing the fourth 0 6. He then fought back in the fifth, but lost.

he quit then, and I lost any interest in him. People paid good money to watch him, people supported him, and he quit. It was only £100 a ticket. Thanks Andy.

 

[DelB]

I was at Wimbledon, when Murray was 2 1 up against nalbandian, and quit, losing the fourth 0 6. He then fought back in the fifth, but lost.

he quit then, and I lost any interest in him. People paid good money to watch him, people supported him, and he quit. It was only £100 a ticket. Thanks Andy.

Yep, am sure he did it just to disappoint you and everyone else. How he must have laughed about it afterwards.

 

[SS2]

...I lost any interest in him. People paid good money to watch him, people supported him, and he quit. It was only £100 a ticket. Thanks Andy.

Mr Mog, for someone who doesn't like or rate Andy Murray you seem to spend a lot of time watching him play or complaining about him. It's only the fact that you are a known Stella drinker that's stopping me sending the boys round to torch your new furniture.

 

[thecraw]

Snelly and Murph GET IT RIGHT UP YOUR *******!

C'MON ANDY!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I am starting to get a bit worried about the modern world.
The Mr Nobodies of this world feel that they personaly own the stars.
If Andy Murray, Rory McInroy, or Lewis Hamilton don't sign little Algie's tennis/golf/programme suddenly they change from being their hero to something the Devil spat out.
Murph a couple of times today Murray LOOKED like he gave up, he didn't though did he.

 

[Mungoscorner]

Snelly and Murph GET IT RIGHT UP YOUR *******!

C'MON ANDY!

Ditto that Craw.

I take my hat off to Neddy and Hawkeye,excellent posts boys,well written,and containing facts rather than oppinions.

I think Andy will get his rear kicked on sunday,but i couldn't give a flying wotsit if he doe's.He's a Brit and in the mens single final at Wimbledon,we should all be behind him,not moaning about how much we dislike the guy.

As my old man used to say "son,if you've nothing nice to say about somebody,then STFU"

 

[AuburnWarrior]

I am starting to get a bit worried about the modern world.
The Mr Nobodies of this world feel that they personaly own the stars.
If Andy Murray, Rory McInroy, or Lewis Hamilton don't sign little Algie's tennis/golf/programme suddenly they change from being their hero to something the Devil spat out.
Murph a couple of times today Murray LOOKED like he gave up, he didn't though did he.

I don't 'own' anyone nor would I wish to.
Andy Murray is Lord of his media persona. I don't like it. I don't have to.
As I say, great tennis player but I don't like the bloke. I think I'm entitled to that.

 

[Deke]

Nope, never met him. All I have to go on is his media sound bites and his general demeanour. So, I stand by my earlier comment - I hate him.
These guys receive copious amounts of media training. Rest assured, they know how to handle the media and they know exactly what they're doing/saying.
With regards showing no emotion - he's just reached the final of Wimbledon. For a bottler of his calibre that should signal the celebration of all celebrations. Even Tiger fist pumps when a chip/putt goes in.

No, Murray to lose for me please.

Judging anyone on media soundbites is a bit stupid no?

 

[Deke]

Snelly and Murph GET IT RIGHT UP YOUR *******!

C'MON ANDY!

Best post yet Craw,good stuff!

 

[granters]

Is it any wonder he's a bit reserved in front of the camera when a JOKE he made 4 years ago (which was contorted by the English media) is still thrown in his face at every opportunity. I've never been a big tennis fan but I was roaring him on tonight. Only in Britain do we decry a sportsman so successful,same with Monty. A few bawhairs away from a few putts in the majors and he's a 'bottler'. Why can't we for once celebrate a MAGNIFICENT achievement by one of our own without the negative spin. Henman was crowed on about like the new messiah,when he had nothing like the talent Murray has.

Mon the dour Scot I say,celebrate a fine victory with a half buckie and a deep fried mars bar

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Ditto that Craw.

I take my hat off to Neddy and Hawkeye,excellent posts boys,well written,and containing facts rather than oppinions.

I think Andy will get his rear kicked on sunday,but i couldn't give a flying wotsit if he doe's.He's a Brit and in the mens single final at Wimbledon,we should all be behind him,not moaning about how much we dislike the guy.

As my old man used to say "son,if you've nothing nice to say about somebody,then STFU"

This forum is full of people's opinions regarding this golfer, that personality, etc. No facts, just opinions. Just because Murray is in the Wimbledon final does this mean that all opinions on him are suspended until after the final?