Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Feminism: chat

Original poster

Judy Murray

107 replies

JellySlice · 08/07/2021 16:16

In yesterday's Times, in response to the judgemental statements made by certain male commentators about Emma Raducanu:

"Middle-aged men should generally avoid commenting on the physical or mental well-being of teenage girls. They will never experience or fully understand that world."

OP posts:
slightlysnippy · 08/07/2021 16:55

@lolacola77

Nonsense. What if it was a female commentator and a teenage boy? I'm no fan of McEnroe but he was right. She's clearly not ready to compete at that level. I personally think she's a flash in the pan and we'll probably never hear of her again. Apart from reality shows.
What a disappointing comment from a women about a promising young girl starting her career.
Backhills · 08/07/2021 16:55

Brothers bite ? Grin Sound bite

Backhills · 08/07/2021 16:54

Surely McEnroe is more than middle aged

I didn't hear what he said, but she did have to retire for MH reasons. People comment on the physical health and resilience of sportsmen and women all the time.

Judy's comment is a good brothers bite but it bothers me because it's not right. Can we not have middle aged male psychiatrists or counsellors? It is actually his job to comment on these things.

IntermittentParps · 08/07/2021 16:49

Nonsense. What if it was a female commentator and a teenage boy?
I'd still wonder why they presumed to be an expert on physical or mental health.

I'm no fan of McEnroe but he was right. She's clearly not ready to compete at that level.

'clearly'? How on earth do you know?
Her own statement after the match was gracious, positive and did not try to either place blame or play the victim. In marked contrast to your remarks here, as well as McEnroe's comments and of course those of bully-in-chief Piers 'the strop' Morgan.

Bobbybobbins · 08/07/2021 16:45

Great comments on this from Judy and Andy Murray. 👏

lolacola77 · 08/07/2021 16:20

Nonsense. What if it was a female commentator and a teenage boy? I'm no fan of McEnroe but he was right. She's clearly not ready to compete at that level. I personally think she's a flash in the pan and we'll probably never hear of her again. Apart from reality shows.

Mibbiesaye · 08/07/2021 16:18

Excellent comment!