AMMjag Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I wonder what it could possibly be about Andy Murray that has some of our cringe element repeatedly frothing over his outstanding achievements. Best in the world, regardless 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, AMMjag said: I wonder what it could possibly be about Andy Murray that has some of our cringe element repeatedly frothing over his outstanding achievements. Best in the world, regardless Cringe -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Lex said: Greatest British sportsman of all time, beyond doubt now. The only argument against I've heard before was that he was never the best in the world at his sport. Can tick that off now. Arise, Sir Andy Murray. Mind when you said he'd never be number one on umpteen occasions, you worm? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Loki said: My favourite tennis quote of the year. To be fair, I always have a meltdown when Murray loses because of my love for the lad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just now, Elixir said: To be fair, I always have a meltdown when Murray loses because of my love for the lad. Aye I did do the bereavement cycle as a piss take once, and it summed up your emotions after a loss. I think everyone has under estimated what Andy Murray would achieve, and still can achieve in his career. I thought at one point he'd never win a clay court tournament or be number one. But there you go, he just gets better and better. A win tomorrow and a win at the WTF would round off a just about perfect year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, Loki said: Aye I did do the bereavement cycle as a piss take once, and it summed up your emotions after a loss. I think everyone has under estimated what Andy Murray would achieve, and still can achieve in his career. I thought at one point he'd never win a clay court tournament or be number one. But there you go, he just gets better and better. A win tomorrow and a win at the WTF would round off a just about perfect year. I won't doubt him again, tbh. When you sit back and think about what he's achieved, it makes me feel daft to think I ever did. Even losing to Nishikori at the US Open and the frustrating way it happened - he'd have been only the fourth man ever to reach all four Slam finals in the same year if he'd done it. Practically unprecedented and again, in hindsight, no real surprise given his summer schedule. Despite how good a career he's already had, he definitely deserves even more. I really hope he has a dominant next two or three years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Been waiting to see this for so many years... World Rankings 1. Andy Murray 2. Novak Djokovic (without drugs) 6. Rafa Nadal (without drugs) 9. Roger Federer (getting old) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds are Forever Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 His scheduling this year has been spot on, he's played the perfect amount to allow him to get to number 1, but not that much that he's become burnt out. Given that he's reached the final of virtually every tournament since April it would have been really easy to end up over-playing. I guess it shows that as he's got older he's learned what his body can cope with and when it needs rest. Really hope he can win tomorrow, would be natural to have a bit of a let down after reaching his goal, but winning would make it pretty likely he'll finish the year as number 1. If he was to lose Djokovic could claim it back at the WTF, although given their respective form that looks unlikely at the moment. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwffc Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 No he isn't. He is until Monday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 What's Andys overall record for this season? Wins and losses I mean 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, lichtie23 said: What's Andys overall record for this season? Wins and losses I mean It's 72–9 (88.89%). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 If winning trophies is all that matters, Djokovic has won one tournament since June. In the same time period Murray has won Queens, Wimbledon, Olympics, Beijing, Shanghai, Vienna and will more than likely win Paris tomorrow. Form is temporary, class is forever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 First time in my life I've seen his sour face crack a smile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Erm. Not really. Possibly up there with the worst bit of comparatives I've ever read. And I've seen the Brexit thread. You obviously completely missed the bit where Murray has won many, many trophies. Aye crappy tournaments that generally nobody gives a toss about. Check his record in the majors against Djokovic. No comparison. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chlamydia Kid Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I wonder what it could possibly be about Andy Murray that has some of our cringe element repeatedly frothing over his outstanding achievements. Best in the world, regardless Shamelessly hijacking another man's personal achievements for his own personal gain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Shamelessly hijacking another man's personal achievements for his own personal gain. Aye, Cameron's an arsehole 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 28 minutes ago, The Chlamydia Kid said: well done Andy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrmad Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 A win tomorrow and equalling Novak at the WTF should see him hold the number 1 spot well into next season, a loss tomorrow and we might see a wee bit of swapsy for a few months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigOutYourSoul Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Normally agree with CK and see his posts as sensible and well thought out. However. Getting to number 1 in the world in the ATP rankings is a massive feat. Looking at the last 10 years year end Number 1 and your looking at 3 of the greatest ever, if not the 3 greatest ever. For Murray to get close to this one become number 1 himself is probably the greatest British sporting achievement in the last 20 years. The fact that he'll probably win another 2-3 majors before he ends his career isn't here nor there. The greatest British sportsman ever. No questions.Night night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 2 hours ago, The Chlamydia Kid said: Shamelessly hijacking another man's personal achievements for his own personal gain. Aye, we've done that and shame on Eck. That said, Andy's achievement is fantastic. I'm trying to think of Scottish no 1s and it's a fucking short list. Hoy? Jim Clark? Ken Buchanan? Maybe Andy will match Jim Watt if he appears on an episode of Still Game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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