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To think Judy Murray is that mum!

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Mycatsmudge · 09/07/2024 10:03

So Judy Murray is astonished Emma Raducanu backed out of playing a farewell mixed doubles game with her son because she didn’t feel well that morning and wanted to prioritise her qualifying singles match the next day.

If it had been the other way round I’d be surprised if Andy didn’t do the same and Judy would have backed his decision. AIBU to think women are always called upon to sacrifice their own interests for those of men and Judy Murray is that mum!

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AgnesX · 11/07/2024 07:32

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:52

Oh do wise up!

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Really? Why.

Strangerthanfictions · 11/07/2024 01:47

It was directed at the event organisers and schedule, or astonishing Emma would struggle when she'd been put back to back matches. The media have jumped on it, spun it and everyone is lapping up the fake drama like puppets. She does not speak for her son, where did she ever say that? She speaks as a successful professional who is extremely experienced in the circuit and clearly has a valid axe to grind with how this has been arranged. Everyone calm down. She is an exceptional example of a single mother, she has faultlessly supported her boys and it's well known they would not be there without her. So much hatred for a strong, committed female and so much fake drama from the media as usual, wake up people and stop being controlled

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:52

AgnesX · 10/07/2024 18:52

Moany Murray's mum? Well, he had to get it from somewhere.

Oh do wise up!

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:45

ruffler45 · 09/07/2024 13:07

Lewis Hamilton had to win 7 F1 world championships (and god knows how many races) to get his Knighthood, What Andy did to get his knighthood pales into insignificance compared to Lewis.

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Nonsense. Read the earlier post about his achievements. How embarrassing for you!

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:35

ruffler45 · 09/07/2024 12:16

Judy Murray, the Nicola Sturgeon of tennis, with only one subject on her agenda, publicity and support of her son.. Embarrasing for her son who has not really won much at the end of the day (3 grand slams?) but got a knighthood for it.

I'll wager it's three more than you.

The first British man to win Wimbledon for how many years? Two Olympic golds? What have you achieved - a few GCSEs maybe?!!

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:31

Badbadbunny · 09/07/2024 11:34

I'll be glad to see the back of both Andy and Judy. Both are a pain in the arse and full of their own importance.

Bullshit.

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:31

Ilikeadrink14 · 09/07/2024 11:31

I don’t think I could live long enough to like them - ever!

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That's on you.

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:29

Ilikeadrink14 · 09/07/2024 11:29

I agree. She irritates me beyond words. The original pushy mother. Thank god she’s not mine!

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I'm sure Jamie and Andy are perfectly happy that she is their mother! She sacrificed lots to support her boys because she knew they had talent, and they have both proved that. I don't know what is irritating about a supportive mum!!

She's probably glad she's not your mum too!

Runnerinthenight · 11/07/2024 00:23

ssd · 09/07/2024 10:38

I'm sure she regrets it. I think she's great. I seen her drawing white lines in an old run down council tennis court near me years ago, so she could teach kids tennis. Shes always encouraged kids whose parents cant afford a private club to play tennis.

Dont get the hate here.

Neither do I. I am willing to bet that all of us who are mums on this thread would have been extremely pissed off at what Emma did to Andy. I think it was a shit way to behave.

Flamingosrule · 11/07/2024 00:17

Seashor · 09/07/2024 10:17

Isn’t she just, ‘that mum’, can’t abide her.

This!

Redgreenfroggy · 10/07/2024 19:01

Anne Diamond? I have not heard of her since the 1990s

wtfissummer · 10/07/2024 19:00

Laiste · 09/07/2024 12:55

Re: JM; i can remember back when AM was getting married ect thinking jesus - AM's wife is a brave woman. I'd guess that not much goes on in AMs life without his mother's input ....

AM himself - he's so very dour isn't he? Never seems particularly pleased about anything!

I find the big retirement hoo har a bit weird when he's going to the olympics in a couple of weeks 🤔

Dour?

Andy Murray the tennis player?

Give over

Redgreenfroggy · 10/07/2024 18:59

She said she was being sarcastic but then she mentions that Serena Williams has said one of the best moments of her career was playing with Andy.

that was def a dig

AgnesX · 10/07/2024 18:52

Moany Murray's mum? Well, he had to get it from somewhere.

ilovegranny · 10/07/2024 18:51

Super Mum who raised two super men. I admire her enormously.

Blades2 · 10/07/2024 18:20

Considering her son has probably the loudest voice for female tennis players getting what the men players do, I’d say she’s done a great job bringing those boys up and definitely not “that mum”

ForGreyKoala · 09/07/2024 22:25

Outnumbered99 · 09/07/2024 10:15

Wouldn't we all have felt the same as Judy in her position? And yes she probably could have been more tactful but she was hurting for her boy! In the long term she might think oops but I think we can allow the whole family a little bit of emotional latitude this week!

Seriously!!?? He's an adult, not a child, or even a teen. She can privately think what she likes, but to go public just makes her look silly, and yes, like "that Mum". I would have been beyond embarassed if my Mum had behaved like that, at any age.

Folkwhore · 09/07/2024 21:52

Also she used the word 'astonished' because the tweet she was replying to said that ER's decision was 'astonishing'. She was being sarcastic and calling out the original tweeter.

highlandcoos · 09/07/2024 21:50

ruffler45 · 09/07/2024 13:07

Lewis Hamilton had to win 7 F1 world championships (and god knows how many races) to get his Knighthood, What Andy did to get his knighthood pales into insignificance compared to Lewis.

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Insignificant in comparison?

Andy Murray is the first tennis player in the world to win successive singles gold medals in the Olympics. He was knighted for his services to tennis and his charity work.

Lewis Hamilton got his knighthood for services to motorsport only.

Folkwhore · 09/07/2024 21:42

What a mean thread.
She clarified her comments re Emma.
She's done a great job as a single mum with her sons who are strong advocates for women and does a lot for youth tennis in Scotland.
I really like her.

CrotchetyQuaver · 09/07/2024 21:14

Sarah2891 · 09/07/2024 10:34

Yeah she seems insufferable.

I wonder what she's like as a MIL, bloody scary I would expect...

MissFancyDay · 09/07/2024 21:09

MartinsSpareCalculator · 09/07/2024 20:47

I think she's great actually, and was giving her view of poor scheduling. I don't really understand why some people are so desperate to paint her in a bad light so twist her words totally out of context.

And she's clearly done a fantastic job raising Andy and Jamie. Andy Murray has a superb attitude towards women, which will undoubtedly be due to his mother.

She's a strong, successful, outspoken WOMAN, of course people don't like her.

She strikes me as someone who couldn't care less if people like her or not. Andy and Judy rub people up the wrong way, it's their manner, I think she's great.

OllyBJolly · 09/07/2024 20:51

LarkspurLane · 09/07/2024 13:12

I can be forgiving of that mum when you raise two such successful tennis players (and of course Duncan).
It's when that mum is trying to railroad her very average 7 year old into a leading role in the school play despite zero talent that I find it hard to take.
#totallyteamjudy

I'm glad you mentioned Duncan! He's left behind so often....

😂