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On 08/07/2013, at 22:42, "Alan Edgar" <[email protected]> wrote: > On the contrary - disrespectful to Henman to change it. > Nonsense. Was the hill there before Henman and has it been officially called 'Herman hill'? > If Grayson had won more than Revie would you accept Revie Rd becoming Grayson > Grove ? Not if it had been officially called that - but that's completely different to a media nickname. > > Didn't think so. > > Henman was the best since Perry - 60+ years. Murray wasn't around then. He's been playing in wombledon for nearly 10 years hasn't he? I > > Murray is the best since Perry - 70+ years ... Didn't think the maths would > be so challenging. > > If your definition of a loser is someone who doesn't win a slam then more > than 99% of all pro tennis players are losers. I'd say someone who was talented enough to win a slam but doesn't is a loser, yes. He undoubtedly could have won wombledon but he bottled it every time. > > It's a(nother) ridiculous assertion. I don't think it is. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 8 Jul 2013, at 14:54, Ian Murray <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On 08/07/2013, at 21:29, "Alan Edgar" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> Bollocks! He is a miserable uncouth yob who lost to a true sportsman. >>> >>> What on earth is your rationale for that ? !! >>> >>> Murray is a charming and witty interviewee, equally gracious in defeat as >>> in victory. >>> >>>> The stupendous Djoko- Del potro SF should have been the Final. >>> >>> The final was exactly what the seeding dictated it should have been - 1 v 2 >>> in the world. >>> DP did play great and made it a quality semi. >>> >>>> Must grudgingly admit that The Git did play well today, though. >>> >>> Big of you. >>> >>> >>>> I wouldnt see this as a british victory if I was scottish, why would I? but >>> then again I wouldnt see it as a scottish victory when the english man won >>> tour de france. >>> >>> If you'd written: >>> "I wouldnt see this as a british victory if I was scottish, why would I? but >>> then again I wouldnt see it as a british victory when the english man won >>> tour de france.' >>> then it would have made sense - even though I would 100% disagree with you. >>> >>> You're not comparing like with like. >>> >>> It's a Brit win when Wiggins wins the Tour, a Brit win when Murray wins >>> Wimbledon and a Brit win when they both (while wearing Brit kit) win gold >>> in London 2012. >>> >>>> Let's hope all the Scots see this as a British victory - bet they will not. >>> >>> Only the bitter ones will not - the others will see it a win for both >>> Scotland & Britain. >>> >>> >>>> Exactly. I think the real miserable bastards are the ones who want him to >>>> lose. >>> >>> Couldn't agree more. >>> >>>> I couldn't believe it when Sue effing Barker referred to 'henman hill' >>>> when she interviewed him after. >>> >>> Why ? It's been know as that ever sinbce the last century - the name >>> doesn't change just cos Murray won the tournament. >> >> Because it was known as Henman Hill when everyone there was there to support >> Henman. He is retired. It is disrespectful to Murray. Murray Mound. >>> >>>> Now he WAS a loser. >>> >>> Lost 4 Wimbledon semis - 3 to the world number 1s (Hewitt, Sampras) and one >>> to an inspired Goran who was saved by the weather. >>> 2 other Slam semis - ranked 4 in the world. >>> Gave us a decade of hope and excitement after previously having to pray >>> that Bates would maybe get to round 3 one year. >> >> He never won a slam. Yeah he won some tour titles but he was a loser. >>> >>> Best Brit player for 60+ years - wish I was that sort of loser ... >> Murray is. >> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Al >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leedslist mailing list >>> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >>> >>> MARCHING ON TOGETHER _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER
