to think that actually this was bad behaviour and shouldn't be rewarded with such publicity

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I am prepared to be completely on my own on this, but the I think the child who dashed across the spectator stands and into the Federer's viewing box to shout in Andy Murray's ear requesting a hug was rude and badly behaved.

He was on GMTV this morning being congratulated on how he grabbed his opportunity to hug him.

I'm a bit about it.

It could just be me.

It might not have been the best behaviour in the world but it was one of the moment of the Olympics for me. He was excited and wanted to congratulate his hero, I loved it.

I agree with toolong
I thought it was great, he just wanted to congratulate his hero, its not him looking for press, its the press looking for him now, I don't think that was on his agenda, he's a child who got caught in the emotions and excitement of it all. I loved it.

If the poor little bugger had been forced to sit through hours of tennis, a cuddle was the least he could expect IMHO.

Bet his dad sent him.

Let's not be too fondly indulgent about people who dash onto courts/fields. Remember what happened to Monica Seles.

YANBU.

Gosh I had forgotten about the Monica Seles incident

YANBU. Don't like pushing in, exciting though the occasion was.

I think that's it, geegee - I expect there were hundreds of people there who felt they wanted to hug him, pat him on the back or shake his hand but this lad decided he 'had to' and did.

he did not breach security surely, if he had dashed on to the court then maybe, but did you see his little face It was certainly not bad behaviour. Grumpy old murry looked happy to hug him.

I thought it was sweet.
The little boy looked quite overcome with the emotion of it.

You know his parent sent him.

If I was at such an event with one of mine they wouldn't be allowed to do that......unless I told them too.

Murray didn't know what was going on, a child hanging out of Federer's seating wanted to hug him - he assumed he was in that party so hugged him back out of politeness.

It was a touching moment. BUT I don't see why he needed to be on tv too.

I saw much worse when an over excited commentator insisted on interviewing a guy yesterday (yachting? Rowing? He got a medal anyway) with his arm around the guys shoulder, and yelling at him that he was a champion.

The yachting guy was clearly of a very different nature and not interested in noisy displays. I thought it was excruciating to watch, and sports guru DP agreed, apparently that commentator has form.

I kind of agree. It was bad behaviour (pushy dad, unquestionably). But it was also very touching.

It is a bit because Murray more or less had to hug him or forever be branded a grumpy miserable child's dream ruining twat...It's not a big deal in the great scheme of things, but I get a twitch when people, any people, are put in a position of having a choice taken away iyswim. I blame Beckham for being so damn nice all the time