Virtual Insanity Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 If you're trying to make a point of Serbia having three of the best Tennis players in the world at the moment then you've missed something out. All three of Serbia's big stars, Ivanovic, Jankovic & Djokovic (Like Murray) had to go abroad to have any chance of making it as a professional tennis player. Yes they all went abroad, but all of them (as far as I'm aware) spent their formative years in their homeland before, when it became clear they had immense talent, they transferred to world class academys. We have our own version at Roehampton, although Murray is not a big fan due to issues with Jamie going there. We have kids in the 14-18 age group in these sorts of academys and it is the attitude of these sorts that Murray has questioned. There is a separate issue with getting kids involved in the grass roots of the game, but for me it's not one centred on facilities. I agree completely that the middle class mindset of tennis is an issue, but on both sides of any perceived class divide. More public facilities would certainly be a benefit, but number for me is far more important than quality. If kids can be encouraged to pick up a racket and show potential with it, it's no more expensive to have a kid playing tennis than it is football. Clubs will happily help out anyone showing potential with membership fees if need be, I think too many people still see it as a sport not for them because it's considered middle class. Though there can be no doubt that some of the older generation of tennis players don't enjoy it, there is a definite shift for the better in the youngsters getting involved in the game at grassroots level. It's the attitudes of those who have the talent to make it to the top that really need improving though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I've always wondered if Murray actually said such a thing, and a quick bit of Googling has come up with this:The irony is that the very thing the media belittle Murray for, not having a sense of humour, is exactly where this 'misunderstanding' has come from. I don't think it's Murray who didn't have the sense of humour in this instance... Whilst that may be true, he was a little naive to say the least. Still, best way to win them round is be the first British man since 1936 to win a Grand Slam... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeJay Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Yup, you can find it right here. So funny!!11!one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Whilst that may be true, he was a little naive to say the least. Still, best way to win them round is be the first British man since 1936 to win a Grand Slam... GASP! Teenager in naiive shocker! Am I the only one who's already started watching the build up? 2 years ago, I didnt give a damn about tennis, Ive astonished myself at the speed I jumped on the bandwagon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanetti Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) Delighted that Andy has reached a Grand Slam final. I don't have SkySports and can't be bothered going up to the pub to watch it, has anyone got any high quality links that could work? You'll find something here. Edited September 8, 2008 by Valentinik1+8 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 This one is definitely working - http://www.justin.tv/unbreakable5_ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I think he'l do it tonight. I abstained from putting any money on him, as the odds were not great, 15/8 i think he was at one point. If he does it i hope he cheers up a bit as he is one of the most dour people i have ever listened to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Good god! Murray had an epic of a second round. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Yup, you can find it right here. I love that song ! It's on my iPod . Did anyone else see Andy Murray meeting Will Ferrell last night, Andy was so fucking nervous. It was hilarious! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Stan Collymore is an absolute p***k. Duncan Ferguson allegedly chinned him in a club in Liverpool, wish that had happened in the days of video-phones. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Pretty decent for a 14 year old 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Was Don King on drugs then?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half A Person Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Don King on Murray: 'His lateral movement is unrivalled in mankind!' 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Did anyone else see Andy Murray meeting Will Ferrell last night, Andy was so fucking nervous. It was hilarious! I saw that! It was ace!! Thanks for the justin.tv link, too! C'MON ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm surprised Alice Cooper wasn't there to give his tuppeny's worth there 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart. Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Ha, half the people on here will be slagging him off as a useless bottler if he doesn't win this. Previous experiences on this thread have taught me that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) What time's kick-off? Edited September 8, 2008 by PTFC27 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Rather sadly, Ive got it on tv, and live text from the bbc and the guardian..loved this quote: Is it because he's taciturn? Doesn't shave? Looks a bit stroppy and shouts a lot? Or is it because he didn't really want the English football team to win the World Cup? It's because he didn't really want the English football team to win the World Cup, isn't it. WHAT ON EARTH DOES ANYONE EXPECT?!? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Saintee Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 This one is definitely working - http://www.justin.tv/unbreakable5_ I Love You.x The fact that the sound is out of sync with the images may become annoying when there's balls flying about but I shant complain! Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Don King on Murray:'His lateral movement is unrivalled in mankind!' Aye, that raised a chuckle! Come on Andy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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