The Real Deal?

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:09 am

I know some are 'adverse' to Andy Murray, but prejudices aside, he looks world class at the moment[9.07am] bbc2

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:12 am

lol, talk about commentators curse!

ma71lda · Post by **ma71lda** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:51 am

I agree mate but like I said in another thread he has to deliver a Grandslam sooner rather than later. The fact he doesn't like the English don't bother me - coz I don't like many of my fellow compatriots either.

If he wins Wimbledon this year he may even win Sporting Personality-less of the Year. :P

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:08 pm

ma71lda wrote: The fact he doesn't like the English don't bother me - coz I don't like many of my fellow compatriots either.

If he wins Wimbledon this year he may even win Sporting Personality-less of the Year. :P

When did he say he didn't like the English?

Just for the record, I don't like Andy Murray.

Or the English.

betchrider · Post by **betchrider** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:47 pm

Is he a celtic fan?

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:59 pm

Cardinal Sin wrote:
ma71lda wrote: The fact he doesn't like the English don't bother me - coz I don't like many of my fellow compatriots either.

If he wins Wimbledon this year he may even win Sporting Personality-less of the Year. :P
When did he say he didn't like the English?

Just for the record, I don't like Andy Murray.

Or the English.

Wiki says:
Murray identifies himself as "Scottish, but also British".[3][4] Prior to Wimbledon 2006, Murray caused some public debate[70] when he was quoted as saying he would "support anyone but England" at the 2006 World Cup. He received large amounts of hate mail on his website as a result.[71] It was also reported that Murray had worn a Paraguay shirt on the day of England's World Cup match with the South American team.[72]

Murray explained that his comments were said in jest during a light-hearted interview with sports columnist Des Kelly,[73] who asked him if he would be supporting Scotland in the World Cup, in the knowledge that Scotland had failed to qualify for the tournament.[74] Murray protested that he is "not anti-English and never was"[3] and he expressed disappointment over England's subsequent elimination by Portugal.[75] In an interview with Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live, Tim Henman confirmed that the remarks had been made in jest and were only in response to Murray being teased by Kelly[73] and Henman.[76] He also stated that the rumour that Murray had worn a Paraguay shirt was untrue.[76]

In an interview with Gabby Logan for the BBC's Inside Sport programme, Andy said that he was both Scottish and British and was comfortable and happy with his British identity.[77] He said he saw no conflict between the two and was equally proud of them. He has also pointed out that he is quarter English with some of his family originating from Newcastle, his coach is English and that his girlfriend, Kim Sears, is English.[

Cardinal Sin · Post by **Cardinal Sin** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:24 pm

Not liking the English football team isn't really the same as not liking the English!

Nixxy · Post by **Nixxy** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:01 pm

betchrider wrote:Is he a celtic fan?

He's a Hibernian fan - and looks good enough to win a Slam on current form. The problem is that he'd need to meet an out-of-form Federer on the right day to win the thing.

steveseagull · Post by **steveseagull** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:23 pm

Plucky Murray chokes on his lines.

And that, my friends, is why i gave up my career as a tennis pundit.

Nixxy · Post by **Nixxy** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:36 pm

It's my fault he lost .. saying something complimentary so close to his next match!