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To really dislike Andy Murray?

415 replies

MyGastIsFlabbered · 07/07/2017 20:26

I just can't warm to him, I've really tried but I just can't. I don't want him to win Wimbledon. AIBU and unpatriotic?

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AmIthatbloodycold · 08/07/2017 09:46

Mydog. I totally agree with you

I'm baffled at all the swooning over Nadal, but accept that we all fancy different people

Andy scrubs up really, really well. No one looks good all sweaty and messy - well except Grigor Dimitrov. He looks mighty fine all the time

Argeles · 08/07/2017 09:53

I can't stand him, or his mother, wife or brother. Everyone in my family feels the same, and we are of the opinion that they are all obnoxious little shits.

buggerthebotox · 08/07/2017 09:53

I agree with fucker. Nadal hasn't aged well. He was ok when younger but doesn't have the sort of looks that last .

Was really nice being interviewed last night though. Lovely smile!

mydogisthebest · 08/07/2017 09:54

Yes Roscoe was the one with the giant swerve although I spent almost all the time he was on court looking at his legs! No athlete past or present has legs to match his in my view.

It's weird how we can dislike someone we have never met but we all, or almost all, do it. Personally I can't stand the Williams sisters. I never watch them play now.

I also agree with the poster pages back who said about Bradley Wiggins. I have to turn the tv over if he is on. I really cannot stand him

Diamondlife · 08/07/2017 10:33

Nadal is too hot. Probably the sexiest tennis player ever.

JoshLymanJr · 08/07/2017 10:35

If the Mail hate him he can't be all bad.

This is funny, cos the Mail's chief sports writer is a huge Murray fan and writes glowing articles about him. Maybe some rebellion against the editorial line?

Murray certainly has a claim to be the preeminent British sportsperson of our time, and always seemed grounded, decent and honest. Those who think he doesn't have a sense of humour should see his interviews alongside the rest of the Davis Cup team.

Littlewoo · 08/07/2017 11:00

Love him, he really makes me laugh. So proud of what he's achieved and I love it that he's from my home town.
Saying that Op I used to get irrationally annoyed when Tiger Tim played and hoped he'd lose Wink
Each to their own.

buggerthebotox · 08/07/2017 12:23

One thing that really pees me off about Wimbledon coverage is that, each time a player makes a point, the camera swivels to the player's "box" to pick up the reactions of wives, mothers, other halves,. Drives me nuts! Concentrate on the tennis, the Beeb, ffs!

MABS · 08/07/2017 13:54

Rare for me to agree with you Mygastisflabbered, but tend to here. Met him several times years ago when Kim's dad did some coaching with my dd. Found Andy monotone and rather uninspiring, tho I have to admit he is truly inspirational on the tennis court and I would like him to win Wimbledon ! Kim and her Dad Nigel were lovely people, I could take or leave Judy.

VeryButchyRestingFace · 08/07/2017 14:09

I rather liked Tiger Tim's style of play. A good serve and volleyer, rather unusual in these days of dull baseline bashers. 🎾

And this from a bloke whose coach said as a youngster he was the least talented player in his age group. At 18, his results were piss poor. What Henman did have, however, was complete drive and self discipline. Apparently he was the first on the coach in the morning, and last off at night.

Far from the most talented player in the field, he nevertheless rose to world no 4 quite late in his career through sheer hard work and application.

Just a shame the British media and his fans were such a bunch of dunderheads.

VeryButchyRestingFace · 08/07/2017 14:11

Nadal is too hot. Probably the sexiest tennis player ever.

He certainly has the longest service action in tennis history.

alltouchedout · 08/07/2017 14:17

Yabvvvvvu. Andy is wonderful.

BertrandRussell · 08/07/2017 14:25

There are very few men prepared to say feminist things in public. Murray is one.

MsHooliesCardigan · 08/07/2017 14:33

Argeles you think he's 'an obnoxious little shit?' On what grounds exactly? I can understand people 'not warming' to him, I think he's definitely someone that grows on you but to call someone who has raised the profile of British tennis through his total dedication, gives to charity without banging on about it, is a loving son, brother, husband and father and is modest and self deprecating an obnoxious little shit?

AmIthatbloodycold · 08/07/2017 14:49

Grin you may think he's a shit, but he's definitely not little

Middle Saturday at Wimbledon is when they invite sports stars to the royal box and I've just watched it

The ovation Andy got was awesome

sodabreadjam · 08/07/2017 14:54

Argeles - I'm surprised that you and your family don't hate his dogs and his grandparents too - really amazed you missed them out. Must be a fun household for you all sitting around hating people together.

MsHooliesCardigan · 08/07/2017 14:59

And what the fuck has his wife done? I don't think I've ever heard her speak Confused

BertrandRussell · 08/07/2017 15:03

Mind you, I bet my border terrier would hate his border terriers........

buggerthebotox · 08/07/2017 16:05

I've got a soft spot for Tim Henman too. I think he was underrated. Tbf he was no 4 in the world and that must've taken some doing.

I find all the baseline bashing a bit dull too.

Here's Roscoe Tanner Tanned and his legs to brighten things up.....

To really dislike Andy Murray?
buggerthebotox · 08/07/2017 16:05

Tanner ffs!

WhenLoveAndCakeCollide · 08/07/2017 16:08

I don't get the Federer love.

He is smug and dull.

My little toe has more character than Federer.

Go Andy!

VeryButchyRestingFace · 08/07/2017 16:29

I give you Henri Leconte. That's when we had real tennis players.

I'm not seeing it, I'm afraid. 😐

Marat Safin would knock him into a cocked hat.

Scaverin · 08/07/2017 16:35

I think tennis players are too intense to be sexy. Unless intense millionaires are your thing 😄

Diamondlife · 08/07/2017 17:12

Phwoar!
But he doesn't look as good without his headband for some reason? Grin

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