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supergran
07-07-2013, 22:21
Hello everyone....what an absolutely wonderful afternoon for us all. We have been on many a Murraycoaster together but today just makes everything worthwhile. I have been receiving texts and messages from Ireland, the whole of the British Isles and the US. Seems like the whole world is thrilled for our Andy. Aren't we the proudest and happiest supporters tonight? Well done everybody on here who supports Andy. whether at matches or at home....we are true fans and will always be loyal supporters of our Wimbledon and US Grand Slam hero. We love you Andy!!
MurrayAOne
07-07-2013, 22:36
Andy Murray Wimbledon Champion!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant!!! SO proud of him and so happy for Team Murray. He IS the best!!!!!!!
Maza1987
07-07-2013, 22:40
My sky tv cutout before the winning moment. Was I the only one?
I thought someone must have sabotaged it 'cause it was too much of a coincidence. I ran upstairs and turned on my freeview tv to see andy celebrating. I was furious and it ruined my moment of joy.
Oh well.
So pleased for andy. He was absolutely on it.
Some good discussion on Sky News Papers Review. All very complimentary about our man.
(Oops I thought I was going to sign off and say goodnight but here I am again!)
PS just seen him going into the ball with Kim. They both looked fabulous!
daveollie
07-07-2013, 23:00
Maybe you're right but imho I think it'll be very difficult for him to win it esp. when others are so much more comfortable on the surface.Isn't that what they said about Agassi and Nadal on grass? Andy is good enough and he's gonna do it, I don't think anything can stop him now.
JAMES4578
07-07-2013, 23:02
Hi folks, apologies for the rather hasty post earlier - I was on my way out to a gig (you guys know I'm a musician, right?), and had left it to the very last minute to get ready because of watching Andy! :)
Today is special for me for so many reasons, it's hard to put it into words. First of all I can't help but think back to everyone who's ever taken delight in gloating at me because Andy has lost - I remember a text message that someone sent me when Andy lost to Roddick at Wimbledon those years ago saying "So much for Murray." It's wrong of me to think of those moments I know, but I can't help myself - it is very hard and dare I say upsetting sometimes to be a Murray fan, when you see someone that you respect and admire so much keep getting ripped to pieces. In the heat of sporting passion when Murray had just won I posted on my Facebook "To every Murray hater there's ever been, I say - UP YOURS!!!", which someone took offence to. In retrospect a bit too strong I agree, but the result just caused a lot of outpouring of emotion for me.
But more than anything else, I just feel this huge sense of pride that someone I have so much respect and admiration for has achieved something SO HUGE!! I know how hard Andy works and trains, and I know what today will have meant to him, his team, his family, the people of Dunblane (hope I've spelt that correctly) who have suffered so much - God, I'm tearing up as I think about it!! :)
Everything that's happened to Andy has been a step up - as much as last year's final loss hurt, I think it was necessary for the public (at least, most of them, lol!) to finally begin to see the Andy that we've always known as there. He's a very special person, and I truly believe that finally people are beginning to realise that just because he's not Mr. Charisma, that doesn't mean he isn't special in his own way. :)
I realise this has been a bit of a rambling post, particularly from someone who doesn't post here very often, but I wanted to share how I feel with all of you. Today is a special day. Whatever happens in the future, all of us will remember this day forever. Thank you, Andy Murray. :)
Take care... :)
Great post Henfan, good to hear from you and glad you were able to see this special moment! Sure nearly everyone on here has been a Murray fan for some time and whilst some may post more than others everyone is welcome,know you have always been a fab supporter!
So proud of him, now it's sinking in abit more. Admittedly Djokers was abit tired from his match with Delpo, and didn't play to his normal high standards (Many more UEs than usual, and shortened points).
BUT qdos to Andy for taking advantage of that and not bottling it like Tim used to do, and playing well on the big points. Very disappointed with 'Today and Wimby' not showing either of their post match interviews, or any shots of them going to the ball. I thought that's why they rescheduled it!
Looking forward to an even better ending to the man behind the racket tomorrow night.
Anyone got the viewing figures for the match today?
Will be listening in my tractor. Everything crossed this is Andy's time!
First time i can say that the tears in my eyes working at silage weren't hayfever. 5 live not quite as good as telly, but brilliant experience all the same. 2 slams is just the beginning.
The Slice @TheSliceTweets 3m
Andy Murray and Kim Sears looking lovely arriving for the #wimbledon ball (and Judy sparkling too!) http://bit.ly/1bh664G
What a brilliant achievement. So happy for Andy - can't stop smiling!
awww Andy & Kim both look fabulous !!!!!!! and so does Judy , love her dress !!!
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 00:47
What's interesting is I think Andy has del Potro to thank for the Olympic win and this one today - he exhausted both Federer AND Djokovic, it would appear. So, thanks Potty!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 01:20
what do we reckon the odds are on Graham Norton doing a David Letterman and rushing through with the beeb on getting Andy on this Friday, he's the only chat show running at the moment, Jonathan Ross would be all over it like a rash.
What's interesting is I think Andy has del Potro to thank for the Olympic win and this one today - he exhausted both Federer AND Djokovic, it would appear. So, thanks Potty!
I think that he did.
Nole may have come through long semi finals before - but that semi against DelPo is probably the toughest that I can recall seeing. A brute of a semi final.
To me, there were tell-tale signs of this right in the first 3-4 games of the final, when Nole played some uncharacteristic shots. Drop shots, serve volleys. Not like him a all so early a any match.
But of course it is Andy's day today. He played well, richly deserved his 2nd major title. Truly exciting times for him, his family, his team. . Thrilled for him and everyone who has worked with him to get him here, and who has supported him to get him here.
Aussie Andy
08-07-2013, 03:16
He won!!!
:jitterbug:
:party::band::party:
I shall have to change my signature, the 'Future' can go, I think. :boogie:
scrapaddict
08-07-2013, 06:55
So happy for Andy, just rewards for all his hard work. Very well done
What a fabulous morning to wake up to! Seems like all of the UK has been celebrating and especially the good people of Dunblane. Andy has just been on the Beeb breakfast show. He's only had an hour and a half's sleep and now has to do all these interviews. Oh what it is to be famous!! REALLY famous!! Hope he manages to relax a bit over the rest of the day.
I'd like to give all credit to Andy for his wins. Just brilliant. Bravo! :clap:
Andy Murray also explains to BBC Radio 4 about whether he enjoys the moments when he is on court, especially in physically demanding matches like Sunday's final: "It is tough to explain. When a match finishes, if I lost it yesterday I would not have enjoyed it, but I won.
"Yesterday was unbelievably physical - you need to embrace it, I don't know so much about enjoy but you need to embrace that situation. It was really, really tiring on court, one of the most challenging matches of my career.
"I have always really enjoyed training, going to the gym and getting in better shape - all the pressure you have to deal with that makes playing Wimbledon hard and stressful.
"It has not been easy the last few years. I have enjoyed trying to improve, but dealing with the pressures has been tough for me at times."
Andy Murray, speaking to BBC Radio 4, explains what he felt was the turning point in his career that led to his Wimbledon triumph on Sunday: "The two or three weeks after Wimbledon last year were really important. Wimbledon last year was the hardest loss of my career. I was emotional afterwards and I responded really well.
"I don't know why that was. I don't know if it was a maturing process or just a release maybe, but I responded really well and as soon as I was back on the practice court I felt really good about my game and hadn't felt like that just prior to that."
Absolutely utterly wonderful :yahoo: our boy came good on the day - HIS DAY - hope he enjoys the celebrations with his family and friends, and a good holiday to relax later
SOOOOOOOO pleased for him - words cannot describe xxxxx
I am prone to weird dreams.....this morning I wondered if this was just another BUT NO! Andy Murray really is the 2013 Wimbledon champ. Still can hardly believe it. What a star!
I first saw him play against Johnny Mac at Wembley aged 17 (he was standing in for an injured Tim) and have followed him ever since. So, so pleased for him, his friends and family and someone else must be very proud of his charge too - how fitting that Ivan was the first person Andy went to after the win of his life.
What a day!
Andy interviews on Beeb news and sky news now!
The documentary on Andy is being shown again on BBC1 at 9pm tonight.
I think that it will now include a little update, post-Wimbledon
I don't think we can take anything away from Andy. Nole had a much harder semi and final in the Oz open 2 years ago and won both. If he was below par because of his other matches yesterday then that just says something about Andy's superior physical and mental condition. He beat him fair and square IMHO and particularly showed his mental strength and metal in that last game.
Some suggestions of Andy getting a knighthood and engaged to Kim before too long! Do hope they're right on both counts!
traveller7
08-07-2013, 09:30
I don't believe Nole was overly tired he was making many unforced errors in potty match mainly the backhand. Nole is a very fit athlete and I think the reason for shortening points at the net was cos of the heat to shorten the rallies and to make Andy make errors. Which he didnt after a while. Andy was the better player in the end, took his chances and won. End of.
Someone mentioned an appearance on graham Norton sadly the series ended for the summer last week, would love to have seen him on that!
traveller7
08-07-2013, 09:34
Some suggestions of Andy getting a knighthood and engaged to Kim before too long! Do hope they're right on both counts!
I don't think the engagement will happen anytime soon perhaps not til he retires. I don't think he should get married until he retires as when other players have their form has dropped and rankings slipped Tim Henman, Pete Sampras......
I see Nole has cited fatigue - wonder if he'd have said the same had he lost to Rafa at the Oz Open 2 years ago............methinks he would.
I see Nole has cited fatigue - wonder if he'd have said the same had he lost to Rafa at the Oz Open 2 years ago............methinks he would.
Nole was mentally stronger, I think, when he beat Rafa.
I think the audience being behind Andy wouldn't have helped Nole either.
Andy was on breakfst BBC this morning around 8.30 am in the Wimbledon grounds. He had only had around 1 hours sleep last night.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 09:57
Just seen him on This Morning bless looks tired.
He is famous beyond what he was before madness. Feel more emotional about it today now its sunk in.
Not surprised Nole is making excuses, Fed does the same. Funny how when Andy lost last year he didnt make any isnt it? Maybe the roof closing didnt help but he didnt make excuses about it.
He deserves to sleep non-stop for a couple of weeks now!!
When does the new ranking list come out?
Madeline
08-07-2013, 10:37
It's out, but there is no change - Nole was too many points ahead. Obviously Andy is closer now, though.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 10:44
If Andy wins the US then will gt him closer too
david1610
08-07-2013, 10:49
The previous matches do take their toll. That is just a biological fact. That is why we look at the draw and it is not just avoiding people who might beat you but also those who might drain you.
A key element this year was revealed by Andy today who said that all the "stuff" leading up to the final took away less mental energy this year.
I also think that he and Ivan have worked on mental toughness and this year the fact he simply "reset" every time he did not manage to do something, and tried again, and again, until he got what he needed - a point, a break, a set.... a match... a championship! was the big difference. And to new levels. That last game may well become standard material for coaching sessions on mental fortitude for years to come!
JAMES4578
08-07-2013, 10:54
If Andy wins the US then will gt him closer too
Winning the US Open won't gain Andy any more points though since he is obviously the defending Champion,though could close the gap if Djokovic doesn't reach the final.
Just seen him on This Morning bless looks tired.
He is famous beyond what he was before madness. Feel more emotional about it today now its sunk in.
Not surprised Nole is making excuses, Fed does the same. Funny how when Andy lost last year he didnt make any isnt it? Maybe the roof closing didnt help but he didnt make excuses about it.
I don't think that's fair about Nole. I think he's much nicer and more generous than Smugfed. We criticized Rafa for not making any excuses when he lost to Darcis, when it was clear he was struggling with his movement - all credit to Darcis of course for not bottling it and taking his opportunities.
I think that Delpo was a much tougher opponent than JJ, and if the draw had fallen the other way we might not be celebrating right now. Novak hasn't made a big deal of being tired, just said it might have been a factor, and personally I think it was. It doesn't take anything away from the fact that Andy's won, he's had good draws and bad draws in the past and that's just the way it fall in tennis.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 10:59
Ah yes true :/
daveollie
08-07-2013, 11:01
I don't think we can take anything away from Andy. Nole had a much harder semi and final in the Oz open 2 years ago and won both. If he was below par because of his other matches yesterday then that just says something about Andy's superior physical and mental condition. He beat him fair and square IMHO and particularly showed his mental strength and metal in that last game.Spot on, the caption before the final started showed that Andy had slightly more game time over the fortnight, I think there was a feeling in the air that Andy would win, Andy knew it and Nole knew it, he seemed almost happy for Andy to win this one. I believe this is a huge thing for Andy moving forward now, these two are maybe gonna play a couple of slam finals a year against each other for the next few years so for Andy to demolish him in straight sets means the granite mentality of the Serb has been torn apart in a way that just about squeezing through in 5 sets at the U.S.Open wouldn't have done. It's gonna be really interesting to see what happens if they meet in New York again in a couple of months. I wanted Novak knocked out before the final at Wimbledon, but from now on, I want it to be these two in the final every time, coz I reckon Andy can really believe now, and beating the best makes it all the more satisfying.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 11:03
Boris Becker said these two are the rivals now with Nadal and Fed behind. Andy and Nole have dominated the past year and lomg may it continue!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 11:06
I don't think that's fair about Nole. I think he's much nicer and more generous than Smugfed. We criticized Rafa for not making any excuses when he lost to Darcis, when it was clear he was struggling with his movement - all credit to Darcis of course for not bottling it and taking his opportunities.
I think that Delpo was a much tougher opponent than JJ, and if the draw had fallen the other way we might not be celebrating right now. Novak hasn't made a big deal of being tired, just said it might have been a factor, and personally I think it was. It doesn't take anything away from the fact that Andy's won, he's had good draws and bad draws in the past and that's just the way it fall in tennis.This was Andy's year, I believed he was gonna win this and it didn't make any difference to me which way the draw fell. Andy is currently playing better and given time I'm sure the rankings are gonna reflect this.
In terms of Andy getting closer to #1, unfortunately he'll lose 750 points in a month or so because of the Olympics. However, he has much to gain at Cincy and Canada so there's hope there! He also has an opportunity to gain at Paris and the WTF. He could gain 400 more points at Shanghai if he wins that (hopefully he'll take his match points this year if he gets that far!!)
Andy had some tough matches in his run to the final and yes, Nole didn't have much time to recover from the Delpo encounter, but had he sailed through that and reached the final without dropping a set, would he have been match-tough enough to overcome Andy anyway? Somehow I doubt it. It's all academic anyway now... I do think however that Delpo is on his way back by the looks of things.
For now however, let's just enjoy what we have all longed and waited for, our boy's success on the biggest and best stage. I don't know about anyone else but for some reason I'm absolutely exhausted today - like it was me who played yesterday. In a way of course it was.:sleepy:
daveollie
08-07-2013, 11:28
In terms of Andy getting closer to #1, unfortunately he'll lose 750 points in a month or so because of the Olympics. However, he has much to gain at Cincy and Canada so there's hope there! He also has an opportunity to gain at Paris and the WTF. He could gain 400 more points at Shanghai if he wins that (hopefully he'll take his match points this year if he gets that far!!)And there is also the clay court season for 2014 were he can make up the most points, I believe he's ready to win on all surfaces, if I'm wrong, it's gonna be tough for him to make the No.1 spot, but I don't think I'm wrong, I reckon Andy has it in him to win the French, even to beat Rafa on the red stuff.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 11:28
Ha yeah im tired and emotional today.
Just had a thought..........hope they (the Beeb I guess) bring out a DVD soon. I'm sure they will?
traveller7
08-07-2013, 11:43
Im sure something will come out
JAMES4578
08-07-2013, 11:46
The only thing that's taking the gloss off Andy's achievement is the fact that still some folk won't give Andy credit for the victory, but suppose shouldn't worry too much about them!
traveller7
08-07-2013, 11:55
The only thing that's taking the gloss off Andy's achievement is the fact that still some folk won't give Andy credit for the victory, but suppose shouldn't worry too much about them!
Well those people don't deserve our time of day.
Andy is a grand slam champion twice over. He won in straight sets with all the pressure that goes with it. And he is still so unassuming about it all. Best person ever!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 12:08
The only thing that's taking the gloss off Andy's achievement is the fact that still some folk won't give Andy credit for the victory, but suppose shouldn't worry too much about them!A mate of mine posted on FB last night that Andy was such a miserable (word I can't put here) and even worse that he can't stand Andy's Ma either the dirty (another word I can't type here either) The thing is, this is a decent lad and it was a complete surprise to me that he would post something like that. I did respond by telling him to watch tonight's Doc on Andy and se if he changes his opinion on our champion and his family, I'm gonna change my mates way of thinking if it kills me.
david1610
08-07-2013, 12:10
Andy's emotions, the documentary, his achievements. If they are still not enough, then it really IS not worth bothering about other people.
But there was a sea change at Wimbledon this year. That is positive.
Trolls are simply a fact of modern life. Pity.
Wow! Andy Murray - Wimbledon Champion. I cried throughout that last game and like Andy I couldn't remember the last point! Watched the highlights show though to remind myself. We always believed he would win didn't we? But I never dreamed it would be straight sets!
Yesterday I was so emotional I had no words, only happy tears! Today I just feel so proud to have supported and believed in Andy from the start .... everyone will want a piece of him now but we are lucky enough to call ourselves his real fans. I will read through the whole of this thread when I have time but now back at work unforunately ....
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 12:22
I'm going to be first in line to get the BBC DVD mainly coz I want to see the whole match from the British perspective rather than the American which is what I got - and that was great too but it'd be awesome to see it from your POV.
daveollie
08-07-2013, 12:24
I'm going to be first in line to get the BBC DVD mainly coz I want to see the whole match from the British perspective rather than the American which is what I got - and that was great too but it'd be awesome to see it from your POV.You do realise that means putting up with Bouncy for a couple of hours haha, although to be fair Tim is a decent commentator and Becker just sounds funny so I really enjoy listening to him.
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 12:25
Oh really? Castle was commentating? I just thought it was Henman and Becker.
daveollie
08-07-2013, 12:26
1027The Champ!!! :thumbup:
daveollie
08-07-2013, 12:27
Oh really? Castle was commentating? I just thought it was Henman and Becker.Castle did the play by play stuff with Tim and Boris doing expert analysis
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 12:28
I miss Dan Maskell!
JAMES4578
08-07-2013, 12:30
I miss Dan Maskell!
Oh I say!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 12:32
http://instagram.com/p/bgLMv5Ihkl/?igref=ogexp# Andy thanking his fans
A mate of mine posted on FB last night that Andy was such a miserable (word I can't put here) and even worse that he can't stand Andy's Ma either the dirty (another word I can't type here either) The thing is, this is a decent lad and it was a complete surprise to me that he would post something like that. I did respond by telling him to watch tonight's Doc on Andy and se if he changes his opinion on our champion and his family, I'm gonna change my mates way of thinking if it kills me.
Prepare to die.....
I miss Dan Maskell!
He was a "peach"!!
Oh my goodness. Andy Murray, Wimbledon Champion. We knew you could do it! I am still in a daze - yesterday was just so fabulous. Once he got the better of the Jerzy boy on Friday, I knew he was going to win it this time. I thought when he came out on to court yesterday there was just that look in his eye. So so so pleased for Andy, his team and his family, what an amazing achievement after everything he's been through. Last night I felt like I had personally won Wimbledon and been part of his team because I had so many texts and phone calls from friends and family saying how amazing Andy was and checking whether I was still breathing! Winning Olympic Gold was special, winning the US Open was thrilling, but winning Wimbledon - that is just extraordinary. I did not think I would live long enough to see a British man (far less as Scot) win it. I just love this guy more with every tournament, he is such an amazing athlete and yet so down to earth, with a wicked sense of humour. I do wish I could find a way not to cry at everything he does though!
I was on Centre Court last year for the final against Roger, it would have been unbelievable to be there yesterday. Hope all those with tickets realise how lucky they were, what a special day to be at.
Well done Andy, the whole country is proud of you. Wimbledon Champion. They can never take it away from you, your name is engraved on the trophy and on the board at the AELTC for all time :)
I don't think that anyone can convincingly take any gloss off this victory.
Mentioning factors that may have contributed towards Andy's victory is in no way tantamount to saying that he would not have won otherwise.
As cazza mentioned, home support probably helped Andy a lot. That does not allow folk to say that had the support not been the case he might not have won.
Novak might have not have been at his best, whether due to not being on top of his game or a little fatigued - or both. That is not to say that Andy would not have won anyway. However it cannot be discounted as not being a contributory factor towards his win. It was also up to Novak and his team to ensure that he was in good shape for the final. Not Andy's problem at all.
All of the top players say that in the matches between them, if often boils down to who has most of their 'A' game with them on the day. Unlike against lower-ranked players they don't have the luxury of not playing well and winning.
Andy won because be was the better player in the day. Novak did 't win because be did 't play as well as Andy, for whatever reasons. He a d his team can have no cause for complaint about the end result. The gloss stays firmly on this win.
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 13:01
I hope Andy gets a statue now a la Fred Perry.
I hope Andy gets a statue now a la Fred Perry.
He could also get a clothing range in his name, to be worn by mods/ ska kids, as well as future tennis players..
Paull805
08-07-2013, 13:12
http://i40.tinypic.com/2n0pycm.jpg
daveollie
08-07-2013, 13:25
Prepare to die.....haha To be honest, I think he's read it somewhere else and for some reason thought it made him look tough or something, there is an underlying current about that it's 'COOL' not to like Murray, I bet you deep down he wanted Andy to win, as well as all the other pretenders out there.
daveollie
08-07-2013, 13:31
Novak might have not have been at his best, whether due to not being on top of his game or a little fatigued - or both. That is not to say that Andy would not have won anyway. However it cannot be discounted as not being a contributory factor towards his win. It was also up to Novak and his team to ensure that he was in good shape for the final. Not Andy's problem at all. I bet Novak fans weren't saying that Djokovic only won the Aussie Open final because of Andy's blistered feet, top post mate. In tennis the better you play, the harder it is for your opponent to perform, and from the 1st 3 games Andy was on fire, I reckon this contributed more to Nole's performance than anything else.
Congratulations Andy on a fantastic win!!!!! :yahoo: So happy for you, VAMOS Andy!!!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 13:46
Congratulations Andy on a fantastic win!!!!! :yahoo: So happy for you, VAMOS Andy!!!Can we convince you to change your allegiance RafaFan ;-)
As I sat down to watch the match yesterday the fates conspired against me - much to my eternal chagrin - and I saw virtually none of it. Thankfully, I had put it on to record so sometime today I will sit down to watch it with the luxury of knowing the result. It has been great fun to read through all your posts today and I am sooooooooo proud of our boy, proud to be an Andy fan and proud to be part of this 'select' group who have supported him through thick and thin. Thank you all for your positivity during the bad times - everything from now is a bonus but I certainly feel the future looks bring for Andy and his fans!
Mr A, very sweetly, put a bottle of champagne in the freezer after the match - unfortunately he forgot about it and this morning we have some very expensive ice crystals and a lot of shattered glass! What a shame but it could have been worse - Andy could have lost!!!!
traveller7
08-07-2013, 14:08
Ive just been looking through the papers and cant read it yet I started welling up lol so many lovely pictures and comments.
I like the fact that a fair few of the tweets were from fans of Murray who have been supportive for a long time like Jonathan Ross who to his credit has supported Andy since the start really.
Oh welling up god im old!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 15:03
EH Cameron!!! Get your grubby little mitts off our champ. I'm not particularly political but politicians will piggy back on the back of anything for a decent photo opportunity. Andy did more for this country in one day than politicians have done for decades.
And there is also the clay court season for 2014 were he can make up the most points, I believe he's ready to win on all surfaces, if I'm wrong, it's gonna be tough for him to make the No.1 spot, but I don't think I'm wrong, I reckon Andy has it in him to win the French, even to beat Rafa on the red stuff.
As much as I love Andy and support him, I think saying he can beat Rafa on clay for the French Open is a drastic statement at the moment. Grass and Hard courts no question, clay is different for Andy like grass was for Lendl.
I wasn't able to post after Andy's first round match and for some ridiculous reason I got it into my head that it was a sign and if I refrained from posting further, Andy would win Wimbledon. :doh: Damn superstitions but it worked. ;)
What an incredible achievement from Andy under the most incredible pressure that I don't believe any other sportsman has had to endure. The attention from the British public on Wimbledon is unprecedented as it comes from all quarters and includes people who have no interest in sport other than these 2 weeks. He really is remarkable and all achieved with such humility. For me, this win is the greatest sporting achievement in my lifetime.
kenny009uk
08-07-2013, 17:23
Hey guys , any ideas where i could down the full match from?
something we all should have I think :)
daveollie
08-07-2013, 17:38
As much as I love Andy and support him, I think saying he can beat Rafa on clay for the French Open is a drastic statement at the moment. Grass and Hard courts no question, clay is different for Andy like grass was for Lendl.It's drastic, but I was told it was drastic years ago when I was guaranteeing to everybody who'd listen that he'd win slams, this isn't a glib statement, I truly believe it. And I know we'd all love it if I can point out this as being prophetic at some point over the next couple of years
daveollie
08-07-2013, 17:58
Andy's on the ONEshow starting now!!!
Andy on radio 5 live too.
Jonathan Overend @5livetennis 49s
A special for 5 Live Sport tonight at 7pm.. Andy Murray: The Toughest Game of My Life. Set 3, Game 10. In his own words. Epic radio.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 18:08
Argh had to choose The One Show or Radio 5! Seeing him overruled!
Andy is currently talking through the last game point by point on 5 live.
edit - his piece on the One Show has finished.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 18:14
Yep switched it back to the radio brings it all back tears to my eyes again!
daveollie
08-07-2013, 18:57
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b037h0gk 9pm-10.30pm 5Live Jonathan Overand with Nick Bolliteri and others with more reaction to the Wimbledon final
traveller7
08-07-2013, 18:59
Listening to that last game of the match made me cry oh dear :sad:
Sallydaisy
08-07-2013, 19:44
There are so many photos of Andy being posted on twitter but I think this is one of my faves!
Andy Murray Fans @AndyMurrayFans (https://twitter.com/AndyMurrayFans)
The *original* Team Murray - pic.twitter.com/2Eqe4Osn8d (http://t.co/2Eqe4Osn8d)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOpEr2rCEAIu2Bj.jpg (https://twitter.com/AndyMurrayFans/status/354171040898879490/photo/1/large)
And this one is lovely!
Kaz Ripper @RipKaz44 (https://twitter.com/RipKaz44) 10h (https://twitter.com/RipKaz44/status/354169794007814144) @MurrayAOne (https://twitter.com/MurrayAOne) this is my fave pic so far ... #family (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23family&src=hash) #sweet (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23sweet&src=hash) #andy (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23andy&src=hash) #ChampionsBall (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChampionsBall&src=hash) pic.twitter.com/rGsqer66cF (http://t.co/rGsqer66cF)
Murray_Mania86
08-07-2013, 19:45
As a few people know I am from Switzerland but my favorite tennis player is Andy Murray over the years I have seen Andy play in some of the most beautiful stadiums in the world. To name a few New York, Miami, Toronto, London, Australia, Rome, Shanghai and Tokyo. I have experienced extreme lows being a fan even being reduced to tears as I warmed to the nature of a man who carries a (nations hopes on his shoulders) and also experienced some extreme highs but the highs haven't happened overnight for Andy for as long as I can remember he has always had the skill and the heart of a champion even in his toughest losses he was learning and that learning has produced this magical moments for him making his victories even sweeter, Andy has shown that you should never give up on your dreams the quote "If at first you don't succeed try try again" comes to mind when I think of Andy hard work does pay off and I am so glad to see someone like Andy reach his ultimate goal.
supergran
08-07-2013, 20:01
There are so many photos of Andy being posted on twitter but I think this is one of my faves!
And this one is lovely! It is fantastic....How can I share this?
daveollie
08-07-2013, 20:12
It is fantastic....How can I share this?using a laptop you can click on the windows icon in the bottom left corner and then type in snipping tool into the search bar, using the snipping tool you can cut the picture from the page and save it on your own computer where you can us it however you please. (Make sure the picture is fully in your screen when you do this so you can snip it).
daveollie
08-07-2013, 20:15
Bolliteri giving Andy the big licks right now on 5 live
LC the fan
08-07-2013, 21:19
Watching news broadcasts all day and still can't quite take it all in - still giddy headed with the excitement !
How mature Andy is now. We've all been supporting him through thick and thin, believing in the Andy that we knew is there but suddenly the boy is a man....and what an impressive one.
So so happy for him that he is getting the accolades he has long deserved
(and for all of us - people don't think we're mad any more !!!!)
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 21:23
I never thought anything could top Rafa's win in 2008 but this has to be THE most SPECIAL Wimbledon EVER. Bar none.
Bolliteri giving Andy the big licks right now on 5 live
In the Independent, (posted in the newspaper thread) Bolliteri reckoned this was the best grand slam final he had watched ever.
How thoughtless of Judy (and Will) to stop at 2 children. They might, at least, have had the good grace to produce a girl so that we could have a men's and a ladies' champion!
In the Independent, (posted in the newspaper thread) Bolliteri reckoned this was the best grand slam final he had watched ever.
Here's the details
Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/nick-bollettieri-on-andy-murrays-victory-at-wimbledon-2013-oh-baby-in-all-my-time-it-has-never-been-better-8693912.html) - Nick Bollettieri on Andy Murray's victory at Wimbledon 2013: Oh baby, in all my time it has never been better
Holy, holy, holy mackerel and all the fish in the all seas. I have been watching tennis for 60 years – 60 years and I have never seen a more emotionally draining occasion than the one on Centre Court on Sunday. Oh baby, it was special. As a New Yorker it takes something to say this but this, a Wimbledon final below perfect blue skies, is a setting that I don’t think can be beaten. Add a Brit winning and there you go. It cannot get better.
I did not expect three sets and the way the match started off, those long thudding rallies, boom, boom, boom, 30 minutes for the first couple of games, long points, long games. So where did Andy Murray win it? Because let’s just be straight with this – Novak Djokovic did not lose it, Murray won it.
I've already expressed my congratulations and jubilations. Two more things to say:
1. I really wish that people wouldn't keep asking Andy if he & Kim will be getting married now. There is nothing more sure to damage a couple's relationship than people constantly asking this, especially if one of them is more keen on marriage than the other (which may or may not be the case). It's just as bad as young married couples constantly being asked when they are going to start a family (they may not want one or they may have fertility problems that they don't want to discuss).
2. Must tell you that virtually everyone on VamosBrigade is also absolutely thrilled at Andy's win - there are pages of congratulatory posts - not only the Brits but the Americans and everyone else too. Even the one person who really doesn't like Andy seems to be moderately pleased.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 22:03
Apparently two new tiger cubs born in May have been named 'Andy' and 'Murray' how cute!
I agree with your post above about the marriage thing Linda I feel embarrassed for him when they ask
Apparently two new tiger cubs born in May have been named 'Andy' and 'Murray' how cute!
I agree with your post above about the marriage thing Linda I feel embarrassed for him when they ask
Four Jack Russell puppies were born during the final set and were named Murray, Deuce, Ace and Summer.
traveller7
08-07-2013, 22:14
Four Jack Russell puppies were born during the final set and were named Murray, Deuce, Ace and Summer.
Oh really? How sweet!
It was brilliant to wake up this morning and realise that Andy really did win Wimbledon yesterday! :cheer: No-one deserves this success more than him. I've enjoyed reading the newspapers today, looking at the pics and watching Andy's TV interviews. I'm glad that now he'll have a few weeks off to enjoy this win, unlike the Olympics where he had to rush off to Canada.
:grouphug: Thanks for the journey!
Oh really? How sweet!
Yup - if you scroll down a bit you will see a piccy of the pups - http://www.itv.com/news/story/2013-07-07/reaction-to-murray-win/
david1610
08-07-2013, 22:27
http://instagram.com/p/bgLMv5Ihkl/?igref=ogexp# Andy thanking his fans
That reminded me again of when Andy came online to share with us when he made top ten for the first time!
What a journey!
david1610
08-07-2013, 22:48
It's drastic, but I was told it was drastic years ago when I was guaranteeing to everybody who'd listen that he'd win slams, this isn't a glib statement, I truly believe it. And I know we'd all love it if I can point out this as being prophetic at some point over the next couple of years
Number 1 player in the world, anything else, yes. Beating Rafa on clay at Roland Garros - nargh! Although over the moon, still keeping it real! :)
Totally agree with you, David. Could achieve no.1. But by his own admission, he's never likely to win RG.
supergran
08-07-2013, 23:11
Read a tweet earlier about Holly Willabooby asking Andy when he was going to get married. It seems he answered "Why would I tell you that? I only met you ten minutes ago." On people's reaction I have received so many texts, messages and even phone calls from both tennis and non-tennis supporters telling me how pleased they are not just for Andy but for me. Like others on here have been insisting for years that Andy would win Grand Slams often to mockery and disbelief. Well, he has proved them all wrong and we couldn't be happier.
RoastLamb
08-07-2013, 23:14
Number 1 player in the world, anything else, yes. Beating Rafa on clay at Roland Garros - nargh! Although over the moon, still keeping it real! :)
Totally agree with you, David. Could achieve no.1. But by his own admission, he's never likely to win RG.
I agree. I don't think he'd beat Djokovic on clay either.
Been very busy today and yesterday but all I can say is WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! I am sooooooooooo proud of Andy! Always knew he could do this and was mega in 3 sets! So happy for Andy, his family, friends and team! Really hope they can finally enjoy it after the crazy today of media!
Was amazing to be there on the hill! The atmosphere was one of the best i have experienced!
That reminded me again of when Andy came online to share with us when he made top ten for the first time!
What a journey!
He has come on sooooo much! And lovely of Andy to share this with us fans!
WELL DONE ANDY WIMBLEDON Champion :grass2:
With the hot sun burning down on us, this special moment is just perfect
Enjoy it ANDY!
LC the fan
09-07-2013, 08:55
Just love reading the heading to these threads ! This time last year after the tears we would have settled happily for any one of those achievements. Now we have FIVE
Oh what a happy time to be a true Andy Fan. Yes, we always knew....but we always feared too. Now, the skys the limit
I think, that Andy, like Rafa, could learn to conquer all surfaces - no one ever thought Rafa would win Wimbledon. However, for the sake of his back, I hope that he takes a back seat during the clay season, much as Rafa did for the sake of his knees earlier this year in the hard court season.
daveollie
09-07-2013, 10:21
I think, that Andy, like Rafa, could learn to conquer all surfaces - no one ever thought Rafa would win Wimbledon. However, for the sake of his back, I hope that he takes a back seat during the clay season, much as Rafa did for the sake of his knees earlier this year in the hard court season.YES!!! Really thought I was on my own with this one. Somebody should set up a poll on here to see how many of us think Andy could win at RG. I think he'd need to improve that 2nd serve, he certainly moves well enough, but most of his problems on clay would have been mental, and he's smashing mental barriers down by the day at the moment. With the extra confidence Andy can achieve anything. If it comes next year I'm sure the world No.1 spot will come with it, he's missed out on 1000's of clay court points this season that he'll be able to catch up next year if he is successful through the spring.
Listening to that last game of the match made me cry oh dear :sad:
I'm so pleased that I'm not the only one who bursts into tears every time! I've just listened again to the R5Live programme on iPlayer, and I was off again :) I am putting it down to my age!!
YES!!! Really thought I was on my own with this one. Somebody should set up a poll on here to see how many of us think Andy could win at RG. I think he'd need to improve that 2nd serve, he certainly moves well enough, but most of his problems on clay would have been mental, and he's smashing mental barriers down by the day at the moment. With the extra confidence Andy can achieve anything. If it comes next year I'm sure the world No.1 spot will come with it, he's missed out on 1000's of clay court points this season that he'll be able to catch up next year if he is successful through the spring.
Interesting comments, Dave. Only time will tell.
I know Lendl's views on Andy's clay-court game - shown in this article -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10011159/Andy-Murray-can-overcome-his-problems-with-clay-court-tennis-insists-coach-Ivan-Lendl.html
And that is all I need to know right now.
traveller7
09-07-2013, 11:37
I'm so pleased that I'm not the only one who bursts into tears every time! I've just listened again to the R5Live programme on iPlayer, and I was off again :) I am putting it down to my age!!
Ha ha yes likewise. Age related soppiness!
daveollie
09-07-2013, 12:04
Interesting comments, Dave. Only time will tell.
I know Lendl's views on Andy's clay-court game - shown in this article -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/10011159/Andy-Murray-can-overcome-his-problems-with-clay-court-tennis-insists-coach-Ivan-Lendl.html
And that is all I need to know right now.Great article, Lendl is a coaching genius, I'm amazed (and delighted) that nobody had ever picked him up prior to Andy
daveollie
09-07-2013, 12:43
http://www1.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/8814316/Ivan-Lendl-Andy-Murray-now-the-best-player-in-the-world Couldn't disagree with Ivan the Great here
VamosVixs
09-07-2013, 13:08
You can preorder the dvd of the final.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wimbledon-Official-Final-Murray-Djokovic/dp/B00DPI4L3G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373375241&sr=8-1&keywords=wimbledon+final+2013
galagirl
09-07-2013, 13:36
You can preorder the dvd of the final.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wimbledon-Official-Final-Murray-Djokovic/dp/B00DPI4L3G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373375241&sr=8-1&keywords=wimbledon+final+2013 Have just done that!
RoastLamb
09-07-2013, 13:48
It's being released July 22nd. That's great!!! I have to get mine from amazon Canada tho' coz the DVD format is different to the British one. I've only bought two BBC DVDs before - the Goran/Rafter final and Rafa/Fed 2008 final. Can't wait for this tho'.
Golden Lady
09-07-2013, 14:51
I have just come home from work, first time I have been in since Andy's epic win. I am so very happy that my friend and work colleague, who did not like Andy this time last year, has come full circle. It would seem that since the Olympics, US Open, 'Man Behind the Racket' and of course the Wimbledon victory, he has seen that Andy is a genuine, sincere and humble person. All I have heard all day is how much Andy deserved the win and what an incredible player and person he is. I just smiled cos I knew it all the time.
I am so proud of Andy!!!!!
supergran
09-07-2013, 15:07
I have just come home from work, first time I have been in since Andy's epic win. I am so very happy that my friend and work colleague, who did not like Andy this time last year, has come full circle. It would seem that since the Olympics, US Open, 'Man Behind the Racket' and of course the Wimbledon victory, he has seen that Andy is a genuine, sincere and humble person. All I have heard all day is how much Andy deserved the win and what an incredible player and person he is. I just smiled cos I knew it all the time.
I am so proud of Andy!!!!!Lovely isn't it? I received congrats from people who had told me he'd never win a Slam and from others who openly disliked him but who now agree he is a winner.
Golden Lady
09-07-2013, 15:10
Lovely isn't it? I received congrats from people who had told me he'd never win a Slam and from others who openly disliked him but who now agree he is a winner.
It sure is supergran! I am so glad that Andy has been able to show who he truly is. For those of us who have believed in him and loved him for so long, it is indeed sweet satisfaction.
I just wish I could get my husband to like Andy ...... Don't give a stuff about anyone else! Still haven't read all my papers from yesterday or all the articles on here! It may take a while!!
Is annoying that ticketmaster and Wimbledon actually withheld tickets from ticketmaster on Saturday morning for fear that the site would crash. Many tickets were apparently released on sunday morning for back seats! Gutting that we would not hve known but lucky for those who did know!
I thought I would have been more annoyed about this but had a great day anyhow (do really need to do a blog!) and am still on a high lol!
david1610
09-07-2013, 19:33
YES!!! Really thought I was on my own with this one. Somebody should set up a poll on here to see how many of us think Andy could win at RG. I think he'd need to improve that 2nd serve, he certainly moves well enough, but most of his problems on clay would have been mental, and he's smashing mental barriers down by the day at the moment. With the extra confidence Andy can achieve anything. If it comes next year I'm sure the world No.1 spot will come with it, he's missed out on 1000's of clay court points this season that he'll be able to catch up next year if he is successful through the spring.
Do not forget Andy's back. I suspect Andy and his team are more likely to play safe with clay in the future and I think it would need quite a change for Andy to risk too much on clay in the immediate future.
daveollie
09-07-2013, 20:13
Do not forget Andy's back. I suspect Andy and his team are more likely to play safe with clay in the future and I think it would need quite a change for Andy to risk too much on clay in the immediate future.Has anybody from Andy's team said, or do you believe that the clay is part of the problem with Andy's injuries. I haven't seen that anywhere myself and I only ask because apparently the clay is the best surface for Rafa's dodgy knees. If it's true then he should still be able to manage a couple of masters and the French, or do you think that will even be pushing it a bit?
Congratulations to Andy on becoming the 2013 Wimbledon men’s singles champion, a brilliant achievement. I’m really happy for him, his team, his family, and the people of Dunblane.
I’m so proud of what Andy has achieved since Wimbledon last year: two majors and gold and silver medals at London 2012.
Hugs to everyone here who has supported Andy and believed that his talent would eventually come through and he’d achieve great things. We've certainly had a roller coaster ride but really worth it.
It is truly wonderful to see Andy being so richly rewarded for the years of dedication, discipline, determination and hard work.
Hope Andy will now have some quality time with Kim, Maggie and Rusty, and his family and friends. Hope too that we’ll see Andy successfully defend his USO title and become world #1.
:strawberry: :grass: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :swingin: :swingin: :swingin: :trophy:
:shelebrate: :band: :party: :party: :party:
RoastLamb
09-07-2013, 21:01
I just wish I could get my husband to like Andy ...... Don't give a stuff about anyone else! Still haven't read all my papers from yesterday or all the articles on here! It may take a while!!
I'm really lucky coz my husband likes Andy a lot and loves Rafa. He was cheering him full blast on Sunday - I was quite surprised.
Just been watching it again on red button, really sad beeb are gong to finish reruns today. Still so proud of him watching it.
traveller7
09-07-2013, 22:18
Just watching the last set on red button. So nice to watch it with no tension and knowing the fabulous outcome.
david1610
09-07-2013, 22:39
Has anybody from Andy's team said, or do you believe that the clay is part of the problem with Andy's injuries. I haven't seen that anywhere myself and I only ask because apparently the clay is the best surface for Rafa's dodgy knees. If it's true then he should still be able to manage a couple of masters and the French, or do you think that will even be pushing it a bit?
I do not have time at the moment to find more articles but http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1651973-andy-murray-cant-afford-to-have-back-injury-become-long-term-issue makes it clear that Andy
(1) has a long term chronic back problem (2) clay can make a back problem worse due to the extra twists Andy has to make in that area to generate power and (3) if he has back pain, playing on clay can make it worse and even create more long-term problems.
Rafa's knee problem is not helped by the low bounce on grass.
The conclusion I reach is that Andy has a chronic problem that has to be managed. It has to be watched most carefully playing on clay. This does not mean he may not evolve on clay but it certainly does mean IMHO that clay is the surface he and the team are most wary of in terms of potential long term damage.
It was pretty awesome that my whole family sat down and watched the final! Brought a smile to my face when they told me that :)
I still haven't read any of yesterday's papers and today's times I got either. Tomorrow's viewing as well as rewatching the match lol
I just wish I could get my husband to like Andy ...... Don't give a stuff about anyone else! Still haven't read all my papers from yesterday or all the articles on here! It may take a while!!
Could he be jealous of your love for Andy????? :lol:
Madeline
10-07-2013, 09:00
Could he be jealous of your love for Andy????? :lol:
Could be - I suspect mine is! Though to be fair, he watched all the match with me and never made a single disparaging remark, as he usually does when Andy loses a point. I suspect if he was a tennis fan he would like the ball-bashers. Never mind, no derogatory remarks is a good start :thumbup:
Re discussions on clay and the way it effects Rafa and Andy so differently - that's it in a nutshell. Different bodies, different problems. Grass clearly suits Andy and he instinctively knows how to adjust his movement to suit the surface. Look how many players slipped and fell mainly because they had difficulty in adjusting from the clay. Clay is obviously Rafa's natural surface, the one he learned to move on - this year he didn't have time to make the necessary adjustments.
I remember how Greg hated clay although Tim eventually mastered it sufficiently to get as far as a semi-final at RG, but I also know he had back problems (maybe not the same).
Just re-read David's post so not sure why I'm rambling on here but I might as well post too!
supergran
10-07-2013, 11:02
Presume I'm lucky then. SG is not as fervent and mad in his support as I am but he does love most sports. Like me he's not a football fan. What I do admire about him though it drives me wild often is that is a a very objective and fair-minded spectator. We watched the final in separate room and he joined me for the last game. This might have been a mistake as then I was demented. Pacing round the room, twitching, jumping and screaming. He just sat there calmly. He had put the champers in the fridge for me and was genuinely happy that Andy won so what else could I ask for?:big grin:
traveller7
10-07-2013, 11:26
Both my folks who im staying with at moment are tennis fans, maybe not as nutty as me but they were both rooting for Andy and didnt say anything when I was going nuts and screaming when he won!
I was so happy to be able to share tennis with them this year as neither had been before, I took my dad and sis to queens and my mum to Wimbledon. Lucky that I got tickets this year.
Guerkins2
10-07-2013, 12:10
I know I hardly ever post, but I do follow the forum a lot. I just want to say how thrilled I am for Andy, his family & his team but also for all the loyal fans on here. Some of you have been following him for such a long time!:yahoo:
Elizabeth
10-07-2013, 19:03
I have now managed to get everyone in the office interested in Andy (10 of them) and they all watched the match and were congratulating me (as if I had done it). After the match I got 'phone calls, texts and emails from friends and family. It is so good to have so many people liking Andy now and interested in tennis. I bought two boxes of Congratulations, printed off two pictures (one with Andy and Novak wearing tartan tammies which is very funny and one with Andy holding the cup) taped them to the boxes and left them at reception where clients could also see.
Elizabeth
10-07-2013, 19:23
I for got to mention that it was reported in our local paper last night that the soldier Andy handed the trophy to while he was signing autographs was from our area and his name is "Kevin ANDREW MURRAY". What a coincidence.
supergran
10-07-2013, 19:33
I for got to mention that it was reported in our local paper last night that the soldier Andy handed the trophy to while he was signing autographs was from our area and his name is "Kevin ANDREW MURRAY". What a coincidence.So many coincidences on Sunday Elizabeth...makes you think.
Sallydaisy
10-07-2013, 20:12
Souvenir t-shirt anyone??? M&S are bandwaggoning!!!
M&S riding the #Murray (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Murray&src=hash) bandwagon pic.twitter.com/6HcCB5gxao (http://t.co/6HcCB5gxao)
supergran
10-07-2013, 21:04
Not very attractive is it?
Niall Erskine @NiallE 7 Jul
Granny's shortbread was on centre court even if she wasn't! pic.twitter.com/xX69Qv7IqG
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOoV6gwCUAA4gcZ.jpg
picture from twitter
RoastLamb
10-07-2013, 21:59
:lol: I put my shortbreads in a Roses tin as well!!!
traveller7
10-07-2013, 22:45
Not very attractive is it?
Very tacky rushed job
To be fair, my hubby is just not interested in sport full stop. He didn't even get caught up in the Olympic buzz. I was brought up in a sport loving family and grew up watching all sports on TV so it is second nature to me, but I chose tennis and ran with it ;)
He did come to Wimbledon with me a couple of times way back when, before I got Gill into tennis! He enjoyed it and quite liked Tim and Greg. He was always pleased when they did well but never watched on TV. He has just never taken to Andy. I think the Scottish / English thing didn't help, even though I have tried to explain all that nonsense. However, he does love dogs and we have a border terrier so I have been busy showing him the photos and telling him about the bits in the documentary .... I'll break him down eventually :lol:
Does anyone know if there's going to be a DVD about the Wimbledon Finals from the BBC and where can I get one. I want to watch it over and over again. Please find out and HELP. Ta
hfwardhouse
11-07-2013, 14:30
The DVD is available to preorder from Amazon rouges - just go onto the Amazon site and search Wimbledon 2013 and you'll find it :)
Just ordered mine earlier. Officially excited!
Souvenir t-shirt anyone??? M&S are bandwaggoning!!!
M&S in Scotland are selling them but with the Saltire. They cost £7.50.
LC the fan
11-07-2013, 21:09
It won't just be M&S. There'll be a lot of firms jumping on the Murray-wagon.
Is there a video of those last few points anywhere ? I thought they might be on YouTube or something...or have I got to wait for the DVD ?
It won't just be M&S. There'll be a lot of firms jumping on the Murray-wagon.
Is there a video of those last few points anywhere ? I thought they might be on YouTube or something...or have I got to wait for the DVD ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSng3z18GOk
LC the fan
11-07-2013, 21:46
Thanks. Enjoyed it much more this time around !!!!
RoastLamb
12-07-2013, 00:01
Just had a thought. I wonder if Andy will be the flag bearer come the next summer Olympics? Hope so.
david1610
12-07-2013, 01:18
Well at least we know which day Andy is playing round 1 next year! :)
Well at least we know which day Andy is playing round 1 next year! :)
Yes, hoping to be able to camp out for tickets .... but I guess many, many other people will have the same idea!
have you all listened to the 30 minute radio5 live programme, about that last game - it was 7pm on monday really good to hear it point by point with andy's comments. and then a conversation between andy and jonathan overend --must write more later about journalists
have you all listened to the 30 minute radio5 live programme, about that last game - it was 7pm on monday really good to hear it point by point with andy's comments. and then a conversation between andy and jonathan overend --must write more later about journalists
No! Is it available on 5Live website? Must do some research...
M&S in Scotland are selling them but with the Saltire. They cost £7.50.
In a way, that's almost worse! My first thought when I saw it with the Union Jack was "what a shame its not a Saltire", but I understood why they went with the Union flag. However, its shameless bandwagonning on their part to go with a Union flag for other parts of the country but the Saltire here. But I bet they sell loads :)
have you all listened to the 30 minute radio5 live programme, about that last game - it was 7pm on monday really good to hear it point by point with andy's comments. and then a conversation between andy and jonathan overend --must write more later about journalists
Yes Harriet, I listened to on Monday evening and got emotional all over again. It should still be on iPlayer. Loved it, really clever bit of programming. Will miss Jonathan Overend doing the tennis on 5Live, always thought he was really good. My favourite bit of his commy on Sunday was describing Nole as a Bond villian "if he had a cat, he'd be stroking it right now" :)
hi, the programme will be there till monday 15th, worth a listen.
about journalists. by intent or happy accident andy punched the air in triumph facing the press box. this gesture seems to have been well received - The Times had an excellent souvenir supplement, including pieces by Neil Harman (who shared a hug with andy) and Simon Barnes, who writes of andy 'a gracious champion who shared his triumph with us in the press box' and 'the boy who told the world to **** off was now a man, a champion and a large-hearted bearer and sharer of joy. I write (andy's story) once again with admiration and with joy. We're all detached and impartial in the press box, eh? Like **** we are. Thanks, Andy. For the story.'
andy has grown up, and he was a late developer in many areas. andy's maturation has allowed him to form or allow a much more open relationship with journos - and they're not all the same of course. I think the BBC doc helped to make andy better known to the public, probably helped them cheer even more for him on sunday. and by making the BBC prog, daring to come out of his shell, it should be easier for andy to draw lines - this I'll share, this is private.
traveller7
12-07-2013, 11:23
I didnt realise Jonathan Overend was retiring. Shame he was good.
I didnt realise Jonathan Overend was retiring. Shame he was good. Not sure that he's retiring - possibly moving on to something else, but he is certainly not going to be the tennis correspondent on BBC radio any more
I definitely need to get this for the collection! The amount of times I've watched the USO final is going to be topped by this final I'm afraid to say! :p
traveller7
12-07-2013, 19:32
Something I need to put on my amazon wish list!
Mandiemoo
12-07-2013, 20:17
have you all listened to the 30 minute radio5 live programme, about that last game - it was 7pm on monday really good to hear it point by point with andy's comments. and then a conversation between andy and jonathan overend --must write more later about journalists
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b037h09c 3 days left to listen!
RoastLamb
13-07-2013, 00:00
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b037h09c 3 days left to listen!
Brilliant!!! Love hearing the last game from a radio perspective.
themass15
14-07-2013, 08:33
The only Wimbledon Mens Final I have ever missed and it was the most important and historic one of all. Looking forward to watching the match this afternoon. Well done Andy!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup:
traveller7
14-07-2013, 12:41
Was it only a week ago that we were settling down for the final?! Seems so much longer!
I'm not sure "settling down" is the right phrase!
Madeline
14-07-2013, 12:52
More like "girding our loins"!
traveller7
14-07-2013, 13:31
Haha
LC the fan
14-07-2013, 18:18
More like "girding our loins"!
So true ! My nerves were twisted all day and I perched on the edge of the sofa ready to go walk about. As it happened I stayed where I was and - apart from that final game - stayed pretty relaxed.
Andy says he will never feel that sort of pressure again...I wonder if we will ???
VamosVixs
14-07-2013, 18:20
Oh god I hope not. I was an emotional wreck last Sunday, I didn't enjoy watching the final because I was soooo nervous for him. Hopefully in future I can sit and enjoy his tennis but I suppose it wouldn't be the same without the murraycoasters! :rolling:
JAMES4578
14-07-2013, 18:58
I was pretty tense for much of the final and wonder how I'd have coped had it gone to 5 sets,hopefully I'll be a bit more relaxed the next time as we can't expect straight sets all the time in slam finals!
traveller7
14-07-2013, 19:11
I expect some murraycoasters in the us open although I hope im wrong!
I can't believe it was only a week ago. i'm gutted the Beeb stopped the reruns so early. It would have been nice to have relived it with you guys today.
I only hope there is some TV coverage of the USO, and both Andy and Laura do well.
banskogirl
14-07-2013, 21:48
Hi guys :) I have been home from hols a few days now but not been on to speak as hubby has also been home and hasn't got over the Andy hype yet :( I am soooooooooooo happy for Andy's win and had the pleasure of finding a sky pub in the middle of Bavaria to watch it in! We have all waited a long time for the year we have had and it has been worth every minute behind the :sofa: and every :coaster: we have shared together :) I'm not saying we won't have these again but they will be minus the people saying 'he will never...................'
Congratulations to everyone for being fans Andy can be proud of and to Andy for giving us someone to be proud to follow :bravo:
We always said we would have the last laugh and oh how sweet it is.............
david1610
15-07-2013, 03:44
I can't believe it was only a week ago. i'm gutted the Beeb stopped the reruns so early. It would have been nice to have relived it with you guys today.
I only hope there is some TV coverage of the USO, and both Andy and Laura do well.
And Heather!
I only hope there is some TV coverage of the USO, and both Andy and Laura do well.
The USO is always on sky sports and eurosport but eurosport don't have first choice of matches so Andy's are usually only live on sky and shown delayed on eurosport.
Due to suffering from Wimbledon final withdrawals, I sat and watched the DVD of 2012 US Open and despite knowing the outcome, I found myself stressed all over again when it came to the final set...:nailbiter:
So relieved when he won!:thumbup:
RoastLamb
15-07-2013, 12:58
On Saturday I watched the last game of Wimbly final followed by the last set of the Olympic final and the USO final. T'was so wonderful!
traveller7
15-07-2013, 13:12
Andy has donated his kit from the final to the wimbledon museum
Hope he washed it first hahaha
banskogirl
15-07-2013, 13:46
Due to suffering from Wimbledon final withdrawals, I sat and watched the DVD of 2012 US Open and despite knowing the outcome, I found myself stressed all over again when it came to the final set...:nailbiter:
So relieved when he won!:thumbup:
I remember my son coming in during the last set of the US open and wondering why I was stressed, Andy was running away with it! It had just been that sort of match where you really weren't counting your chickens! :)
New to posting as well but long time reader. Had a friend over watching the match and after he won the 2nd set he was like "woo he has got it in the bag!" Had to promptly remind him of the us open and with Novak it's never over till its over.
Was so over the moon when he won tho and it means I can continue my new tradition I've started. For every slam Andy wins I buy something from the official site of that event. So I bought a us open 2012 t shirt (which I was wearing for luck on the final day ;) and now bought a wimbledon 2013 towel. Was hoping to buy something else but only the towel has 2013 on it.
So when he plays in New York I will be sitting every time he plays with my us open t shirt on and the wimbledon towel round my neck lol.
:welcome: to the forum Charnondall. Hopefully in a few years time you will be wearing several Tshirts and towels round your neck. :lol:
daveollie
16-07-2013, 09:02
New to posting as well but long time reader. Had a friend over watching the match and after he won the 2nd set he was like "woo he has got it in the bag!" Had to promptly remind him of the us open and with Novak it's never over till its over.
Was so over the moon when he won tho and it means I can continue my new tradition I've started. For every slam Andy wins I buy something from the official site of that event. So I bought a us open 2012 t shirt (which I was wearing for luck on the final day ;) and now bought a wimbledon 2013 towel. Was hoping to buy something else but only the towel has 2013 on it.
So when he plays in New York I will be sitting every time he plays with my us open t shirt on and the wimbledon towel round my neck lol.Ha ha, not everybody on here is in agreement with me on this one, but I'm looking forward to the day when you're drinking a cuppa out of your French Open Mug haha
Ha ha, not everybody on here is in agreement with me on this one, but I'm looking forward to the day when you're drinking a cuppa out of your French Open Mug haha
Oh right, you mean the French Open mug with Rafa's face printed on the side of it?
...
Oh right, you mean the French Open mug with Rafa's face printed on the side of it?
...
:grrr::grrr::grrr: Oh ye of little faith! :pierre: ;)
I haven't checked if someone's posted this already - but if not - there is a souvenir magazine/ book kicking about that I saw in my local newsagent that looked pretty decent, at first glance if anyone's interested. I've found it on the Daily Mirror site:
http://www.mirrorcollection.co.uk/products/details/search_results/andy_murray/
daveollie
16-07-2013, 15:01
Looks good
daveollie
17-07-2013, 11:10
1035 The hallowed turf being taken up at Wimbledon........wonder if Andy thought to put an offer in so he could lay it in his garden?
KnightOwl
17-07-2013, 18:46
I haven't checked if someone's posted this already - but if not - there is a souvenir magazine/ book kicking about that I saw in my local newsagent that looked pretty decent, at first glance if anyone's interested. I've found it on the Daily Mirror site:
http://www.mirrorcollection.co.uk/products/details/search_results/andy_murray/
Dave bought it in Tesco yesterday - I haven't had time to read all the articles yet, but there are some fantastic photos, and some other interesting snippets eg tweets from loads of people congratulating Andy. Definitely worth getting, I'd say.
Shame Dave put it in the bottom of the bag so the back cover got all creased :pirate:
Madeline
17-07-2013, 20:01
Just bought it, also at Tesco. Mine isn't creased (probably because I have to shop alone now and so do all the packing!)
:welcome: to the forum, Chardondall. That's a really nice idea you have about the souvenirs. By the way, you could have got a Wimbledon bear as they have the year on them (I have a Wimbledon 2008 bear).
The Royal Mail is to issue special stamps to commemorate Andy's Wimbledon win:
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2013-07-18/201307171374073149559.html
They will be out on 8 August, and can be pre-ordered here:
https://shop.royalmail.com/issue-by-issue/andy-murray-wimbledon-champion/icat/andymurraywimbledonchampi
Had my retirement do in work yesterday and one of my pressies was a bottle of Wimbledon wine!! Shall drink the contents and keep the bottle ;)
LC the fan
18-07-2013, 13:06
Had my retirement do in work yesterday and one of my pressies was a bottle of Wimbledon wine!! Shall drink the contents and keep the bottle ;)
Good Choice :thumbup: happy retirement, believe me its great
RoastLamb
18-07-2013, 16:53
They make Wimbledon wine???
They make Wimbledon wine???
Well it's just Jacob's Creek Shiraz in a special bottle:
1036
Had my retirement do in work yesterday and one of my pressies was a bottle of Wimbledon wine!! Shall drink the contents and keep the bottle ;)
Happy retirement Pabbers!!!!! :party:
JAMES4578
18-07-2013, 20:49
Fabulous Andy has more stamps in his honour and sure the Wimbledon wine is great too, a marvellous present Pat-happy retirement!
themass15
18-07-2013, 20:52
Enjoy your retirement Pabbers. I could have retired 2 and a half years ago but still working 3 days a week. It helps to pay for all my visits to the tennis, plus all the holidays Michael and I have.
Enjoy your retirement Pabbers. I could have retired 2 and a half years ago but still working 3 days a week. It helps to pay for all my visits to the tennis, plus all the holidays Michael and I have.
The OH and I have been working 3 days a week for the last 3 years so we've wound down gradually. He's a bit younger than me though so he's going on another 6 months.
supergran
19-07-2013, 09:31
Went to a funeral last Friday....yes, another one. In the pub afterwards which is our local, no less than seven people spoke to me telling me that during the Final they were thinking of me and when Andy won they were thrilled for me. It was a bit a bit strange thinking that these people had me in mind during the match.:strawberry::)
millypops
19-07-2013, 09:49
Had my retirement do in work yesterday and one of my pressies was a bottle of Wimbledon wine!! Shall drink the contents and keep the bottle ;)
I can thoroughly recommend retirement, perhaps keep the wine till the US Open final while watching Andy win again drink the contents, although in my house a bottle wouldn't go unopened for that long.
Enjoy your future days Pabbers
Thanks, Millypops - I'm actually quite excited although messages on my card like "wishing you a long and happy retirement" made me realise it's next stop the crem!!!
daveollie
19-07-2013, 19:12
Went to a funeral last Friday....yes, another one. In the pub afterwards which is our local, no less than seven people spoke to me telling me that during the Final they were thinking of me and when Andy won they were thrilled for me. It was a bit a bit strange thinking that these people had me in mind during the match.:strawberry::)Ha ha, I can only imagine how much you must talk about Andy Andy Andy to these guys, whether they show interest or not, haha, proud of you :-)
Elizabeth
19-07-2013, 21:35
Enjoy your retirement pabbers and your wine - I have retired twice and am back working 3 short days a week.
supergran
20-07-2013, 11:08
Had my retirement do in work yesterday and one of my pressies was a bottle of Wimbledon wine!! Shall drink the contents and keep the bottle ;)How lovely. I'm sure that you are looking forward to your retirement. Just enjoy it and think of all the advantages it brings! I know you only officially retire on the 1st August so will keep special messages until then.
supergran
07-08-2013, 15:54
The window cleaner came today. He usually comes once a month and I haven't seen him since the Tuesday we left for Wimbledon. As soon as he saw me he said that during the Final he was thinking of me and told his wife at the end that he knew who the happiest woman in the country was. We then chatted about the match and he was so thrilled for Andy it was lovely to relive it all again. He then made me laugh when he said that SG was just wonderful as our marriage was me, him and Andy!:laugh: We then discussed Bouncy after he brought the subject up asking me why he was commentating on Andy's play when he'd achieved nothing (his words). We had a lovely 10 minutes chatting in the sunshine.;)
hfwardhouse
07-08-2013, 17:40
So many folk have said they were thinking about me when Andy won! My hairdresser was watching the match in Las Vegas!!! She said she was jumping about all over the place much to the amusement of the Americans around her!!!
Same for me here in Canada , every1 i know , knows that Im a huge Andy fan ( mostly because I tell every1 ) :lol:
my family & friends were so happy for me when he won Wimbledon :)
my neighbour knew he had won because he heard me screaming :lol:
And for me - hadn't realised how many people knew :shamed: - it was lovely though and loads of them who wouldn't normally, had actually watched the match.
VamosVixs
08-08-2013, 14:09
My stamps arrived today!! :yahoo:
Now to find a nice frame to put them and my olympic stamps in.
Just had a wander down memory lane...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02t2w57
banskogirl
27-12-2019, 22:57
Just had a wander down memory lane...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02t2w57
Aw Hawkeye I was trying to find this a few days ago and gave up!!! Thanks :)
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