[Other Sport] Andy Murray

[Giraffe]

I have never been a fan of his after his comments about the England football team, but I have to say he does now seem to be a decent guy who is grafting very hard to keep playing the sport he loves. Fair play to him.

 

[JOLovegrove]

Before anyone else does it...

- Can he play at left back?
- We need to be spending 40 million on a striker, not an aging Scot.
- Does this mean we are selling Caicedo/Mac Allister/Mitoma ect...

blah blah blah.

 

[A1X]

You're still upset over a joke he made nearly a decade and a half ago? OK.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

You're still upset over a joke he made nearly a decade and a half ago? OK.

If it's the "joke" where he went to watch Jamaica Vs England football friendly wearing a Jamaican replica shirt and supporting Jamaica - yeah, hilarious, my sides still hurt now!

It's an undocumented fact that Scots will support anyone playing against England, it's their heritage and culture, but many choose not to be quite so public about it.

I admire his sporting achievements, but I still think of him as Scottish first, British second [and a bit of a nob too]

 

[Berty23]

Before anyone else does it...

- Can he play at left back?
- We need to be spending 40 million on a striker, not an aging Scot.
- Does this mean we are selling Caicedo/Mac Allister/Mitoma ect...

blah blah blah.

I actually once played tennis at school in Devon with a lad whose dad had a visit to Scotland. He tells me that he is shithouse.

 

[Berty23]

More seriously. Murray is an incredible sportsman. Coming back like he has with his metal hip and winning brutal matches when most people will have been asleep for 5 hours already is ridiculous. It shows just how good the era of Rafa, Federer, novak and Murray was when the old boys can still beat the younger fellas when they are all on the decline.

 

[banjo]

If it's the "joke" where he went to watch Jamaica Vs England football friendly wearing a Jamaican replica shirt and supporting Jamaica - yeah, hilarious, my sides still hurt now!

It's an undocumented fact that Scots will support anyone playing against England, it's their heritage and culture, but many choose not to be quite so public about it.

I admire his sporting achievements, but I still think of him as Scottish first, British second [and a bit of a nob too]

Think it was the one about Worthing.

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

If it's the "joke" where he went to watch Jamaica Vs England football friendly wearing a Jamaican replica shirt and supporting Jamaica - yeah, hilarious, my sides still hurt now!

A few very weird things about this.

1 - If he did it, it would have been in 2006 and he would have been about 18 or 19. VERY ODD for a grown person to still be upset about a teenager clearing having a joke.
2 - I can't find ANY written or photo evidence on a quick google search that this happened. Not even a rumour came up.

The Anti-England thing people have about Andy Murray is so utterly bizarre. He made a joke, sat next to Tim Henman when asked who he wanted to win.


Anyway, what a player. For anyone who hasn't watched it, I'd highly recommend the documentary that followed him during all the operations/rehab and him not being sure if he'd carry on.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I actually once played tennis at school in Devon with a lad whose dad had a visit to Scotland. He tells me that he is shithouse.

You are Tiger Tim and I'll eat my wig.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Incredible stuff from our Andrew. Appreciate it’s only the Aussie Open, the least lauded of the four slams, with loads of mullet-wearing throwback boguns in the crowd, but regardless it’s still a fantastic physical achievement from him.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

I have never been a fan of his after his comments about the England football team, but I have to say he does now seem to be a decent guy who is grafting very hard to keep playing the sport he loves. Fair play to him.

He's Scottish. Why would you expect him to want England to win anything?

Unbelievable sportsman who, I'll admit, I never expected to put in performances like last night after his surgeries.

 

[Falmer Flutter ©]

A few very weird things about this.

1 - If he did it, it would have been in 2006 and he would have been about 18 or 19. VERY ODD for a grown person to still be upset about a teenager clearing having a joke.
2 - I can't find ANY written or photo evidence on a quick google search that this happened. Not even a rumour came up.

The Anti-England thing people have about Andy Murray is so utterly bizarre. He made a joke, sat next to Tim Henman when asked who he wanted to win.


Anyway, what a player. For anyone who hasn't watched it, I'd highly recommend the documentary that followed him during all the operations/rehab and him not being sure if he'd carry on.

It's mad how this story has grown to him now wearing a Jamaica shirt at an actual game. He's Scottish, a football fan (GGTTH), and was asked a question about supporting England during the 2006 World Cup. Why in god's name would he want England to win? I'd be more pissed off if he came out with some wishy-washy nonsense. Bloke's a legend.

 

[5Ways Gull]

It's mad how this story has grown to him now wearing a Jamaica shirt at an actual game. He's Scottish, a football fan (GGTTH), and was asked a question about supporting England during the 2006 World Cup. Why in god's name would he want England to win? I'd be more pissed off if he came out with some wishy-washy nonsense. Bloke's a legend.

Yes he absolutely is a legend.

I thought it was about the Paraguay game in the 06 WC. Also think it was all a bit of banter with Tim Henman which got reported and got out of hand. I could be wrong.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

A few very weird things about this.

1 - If he did it, it would have been in 2006 and he would have been about 18 or 19. VERY ODD for a grown person to still be upset about a teenager clearing having a joke.
2 - I can't find ANY written or photo evidence on a quick google search that this happened. Not even a rumour came up.

The Anti-England thing people have about Andy Murray is so utterly bizarre. He made a joke, sat next to Tim Henman when asked who he wanted to win.


Anyway, what a player. For anyone who hasn't watched it, I'd highly recommend the documentary that followed him during all the operations/rehab and him not being sure if he'd carry on.

Yeah, that's bullshit.

"A little like the Chinese whispers game, this story began to grow in its complexity, with claims that Murray was buying a Paraguay shirt ahead of their World Cup game against England pure fabrication and yet that didn’t stop those who wanted to believe Andy was anti-English to let their agenda run wild." (From: https://www.tennis365.com/kevin-pal...t-england-joke-taught-him-his-biggest-lesson/)

If you're going to repeat a made-up anecdote @Shropshire Seagull, at least get the details right

 

[Weststander]

One of the greatest sportsmen ever from these shores, if not the best. To win Grand-slams and more in the Federer/Nadal/Djokovic is immense.

Always respect here for Andy Murray.

 

[Clive Walker]

I do hope you never support the opposition whenever palace play!

 

[Farehamseagull]

He's an absolute legend. A winner and a really engaging, bright guy.

His response in this press conference is wonderful and a great moment for equality:

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

If you're going to repeat a made-up anecdote @Shropshire Seagull, at least get the details right

Sorry chap, my memory isn't what it used to be ...
Apologies for my misleading post.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

It's mad how this story has grown to him now wearing a Jamaica shirt at an actual game. He's Scottish, a football fan (GGTTH), and was asked a question about supporting England during the 2006 World Cup. Why in god's name would he want England to win? I'd be more pissed off if he came out with some wishy-washy nonsense. Bloke's a legend.

Like 'Call Me Dave' who knew he supported a team that played in claret and blue but wasn't sure if it was Wet Sham or Luxury Villa.

Now that is what a tit looks like.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

I have never been a fan of his after his comments about the England football team, but I have to say he does now seem to be a decent guy who is grafting very hard to keep playing the sport he loves. Fair play to him.

I had given you a thumbs up, but then I took it away. Call be a heartless bastard.