Murray Vs Djokovic

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Dodger said:
If Obama was seen waving the stars and stripes at a sporting occasion would there be a fuss?
If Cameron was seen waving a UF or a SGC at a sporting occasion would there be a fuss?

Only in Scotland eh, only in Scotland.:rolleyes:
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If either Obama or Cameron were attempting to hijack an amazing sporting achievement and use it for their own political advantage, then Yes, there would and should be a fuss. And Yes, just being their on centre court is political grandstanding, but waving the flag goes just a bit too far IMO.

Oh, and well done Andy. I'm not a big tennis fan, but I was glued to the TV whilst it was on. Scotland and GBR should be proud. I know that everyone I've spoken to is....
 
Dodger said:
If Obama was seen waving the stars and stripes at a sporting occasion would there be a fuss?
If Cameron was seen waving a UF or a SGC at a sporting occasion would there be a fuss?

Only in Scotland eh, only in Scotland.:rolleyes:
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If they were in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, where it is particularly frowned upon, then yes, very probably.
 
I have read many posts on this thread by Scottish (See I can say it) berating English people for supporting Murray, they seem to think He's their Murray and we should take his win as some kind of slight to our nationality :confused:

I have not read a single post where anyone, English included have said other than how they are pleased for him and his fantastic achievement. Why do so many Scots have a need to create these imagined national rifts, a bit of banter is good fun but some of the posts from people like the Craw are pathetic.
 
Great win for Murray. Now where is Colint telling me that Murray would never win a major. Still owes me 10p from the US Open, and now another for Wimbledon.

Djokovic was suffering from his match against Del Boy. The reason he started serving and volleying and playing drop shots was to save energy, by keeping the rallies short. I used those tactics after about ten minutes of singles when I played.;)

Interesting to note that both Murray and Djokovic have both won one Wimbledon and one US open, and no French. The difference is the Australian Open which Djokovic has won four times. High temperatures and slower courts seem to favour him. Years ago in Borg, McEnroe's time the top players didn't play the Australian, which was one of the reasons John Lloyd made the final.
 
SocketRocket said:
I have read many posts on this thread by Scottish (See I can say it) berating English people for supporting Murray, they seem to think He's their Murray and we should take his win as some kind of slight to our nationality :confused:

I have not read a single post where anyone, English included have said other than how they are pleased for him and his fantastic achievement. Why do so many Scots have a need to create these imagined national rifts, a bit of banter is good fun but some of the posts from people like the Craw are pathetic.
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Agreed - well said. It's sad and pathetic. Andy's a Scot, I'm English - we're both British and HE ONLY WENT AND WON WIMBLEDON :whoo:
 
Monday blues free on two of the last three Mondays thanks to Rose and Murray,along with the Lions and McDowells win yesterday.Britain rapidly making great strides in the sporting world.Loving it!!!
 
SocketRocket said:
I have read many posts on this thread by Scottish (See I can say it) berating English people for supporting Murray, they seem to think He's their Murray and we should take his win as some kind of slight to our nationality :confused:

I have not read a single post where anyone, English included have said other than how they are pleased for him and his fantastic achievement. Why do so many Scots have a need to create these imagined national rifts, a bit of banter is good fun but some of the posts from people like the Craw are pathetic.
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:thup:
 
SocketRocket said:
I have read many posts on this thread by Scottish (See I can say it) berating English people for supporting Murray, they seem to think He's their Murray and we should take his win as some kind of slight to our nationality :confused:

I have not read a single post where anyone, English included have said other than how they are pleased for him and his fantastic achievement. Why do so many Scots have a need to create these imagined national rifts, a bit of banter is good fun but some of the posts from people like the Craw are pathetic.
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Did you actually read some of the posts you've made in the past?
 
Iaing said:
Did you actually read some of the posts you've made in the past?
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They were pure Banter, nothing more nothing less, I find it hard to believe anyone is so naive not to see that. I have absolutely nothing against Scots, in fact I find most of them good fellows well met, If you have served in the Navy then you soon realise we are all the same under the skin.

The reason I have reeled in a few people on here is because it's so easy. Anyhow, thats my story and I am sticking to it :cheers:
 
Doon frae Troon said:
SR and Hawkeye.
I think it is a reaction to the many people who love Murray now he is a winner but have previously rubbished him for six out of the last seven years.
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Exactly who did that? Just English people! I believe anyone with more than a few brain cells will have nothing but admiration for the man.
 
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