Andy Murray - Olympic Gold Medallist, Rio 2016.

[Jane]

:olympics::gold::gold: Fantastic, Andy :yahoo::yahoo::cheer::cheer::clap::clap:

[roytennisfan]

YES :gold: :gold:

[cazza99]

Double :gold: medalist :OGwave: :OGwave:

[Stell]

You fantastic beauty!!

[jagmad]

Now you can cry Andy so well deserved.

[Bardot]

Speechless!!!! :boogie::boogie::boogie::GBflag:

[lovetennis]

:gold::gold::gold::gold: :GBflag:

[Stell]

Andy's crying.

[KnightOwl]

Just one word: :gold:

[Juicy]

Gold - never in doubt ;-)

[murrayfan89]

Amazing stuff come onnnnnnnnnnnn. Oh and I think it's safe to say that they have made up over the whole mum thing judging by the hug at the net hahahaha.

[kenny009uk]

What an absolute hero. Feel for del Potro

[Jennan]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderfull

[RosieBear]

:gold:x2=:worship:

Phenomenal, just incredible. Can't describe how how how happy I am for him and how how how lucky I feel to watch him.

And so many congrats to Delpo on a well deserved silver and a great return to health.

[mickeypops]

Oh my god, I don't know what to say..

[cazza99]

Both crying in their towels.

[HoopGirl]

Fantastic - he's done something no one else has done!
What an amazing match!
What an amazing player - our Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

Oh Andy #tears #wonderful #Olympicchampionagain #weloveyou

[Alis]

:dance::dance::dance::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::yaho o::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::dance::da nce::dance: Fantastic Mr Murray!!!!!

[Stell]

A Swiss man handed Andy the gold medal four years ago. I wonder who'll it be this time.

[roytennisfan]

Andy really tensed up that 4th set, he wanted it so much....but he got there in the end ....without needing the tie break

[Caro]

OMG!! How amazing was that?!!!!

[lovetennis]

Andy clapping Delpo. Lovely exchange at the net (are you watching Angie Kerber?). Fantastic sportsmanship from both players

[pabbers]

YESSSSSSSS!!
Never doubted it but not Andy's best.

[Caro]

YESSSSSSSS!!
Never doubted it but not Andy's best.
Who cares?!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Awesome I'm in tears! What a match both players were awesome

[ljs]

Wooooohoooooo :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:: cheer:

So deserved !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a STAR !!!!!!!!!!

[tennis890]

Amazing, just amazing! Well done Andy :gold: What an amazing match. Well played Del Potro, lovely to see him playing so well.

[HoopGirl]

That was a battle worthy of a Gold Medal!
Infact worthy of being the first person to successfully defend their Gold!

[roytennisfan]

He and Rafa will fly together to cincinnati with both having gold medals

[Bardot]

YESSSSSSSS!!
Never doubted it but not Andy's best.

Eh? :shocked:

[lynne]

Totally amazing match, so very PROUD of this young man..he is just amazing, never thought I would see the day!:gold::gold:....Happy for everyone on here for what he puts us through so we deserve:gold:...a joy!!!:thumbup: Kudos to Delpo, one step up from Bronze!!

[Pam]

Absolutely awesome achievement. It's never been done before.

[traveller7]

What a match so tense but im in bits here so fantastic Andy so so proud of you you are amazing!

[RoastLamb]

:olympics::gold::gold::gold::OGwave:

:olympics::gold::gold::gold:::OGwave:

:olympics::gold::gold::gold::OGwave:

[roytennisfan]

2016 a year of 4 seconds for Andy?
Second Wimbledon Second Olympics .......Second US Open Second Davis Cup

[lovetennis]

He and Rafa will fly together to cincinnati with both having gold medals

There'll be some celebrating on that flight. Rafa might even forgive Andy for keeping him waiting

[jackie55]

What a match, so proud of our champion Andy :gold::gold: What a night for team GB :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[tennis890]

I'm grinning from ear to ear, tears in my eyes...so happy. Super Andy :superman:

[RoastLamb]

There'll be some celebrating on that flight. Rafa might even forgive Andy for keeping him waiting

I'm glad he's taking a private jet. Hopefully he'll get some decent rest.

[Stell]

Loved the t-shirt of Judy Murray.

[Bardot]

Jamie Murray ‏@jamie_murray 3m3 minutes ago
Double Gold Medalist @andy_murray Extraterrestrial. Raised by a family in Dunblane, Scotland.
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[karanga]

Congratulations Andy - a bit of a struggle against resurgent Del Potro. We knew tho he'd do it. :gold: :gold: :olympics: :OGwave: :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

What a day for Team GB and our Andy the flag bearer adds to the gold medal tally. Crying now, about to get worse when he gets on that podium. So proud of him.
:OGwave::olympics::OGwave::gold::OGwave::olympics: :OGwave:

[Teresa]

Watched the last two games live. Can't quite believe he has done it. Defended his Gold. Feel for Del Potro, but after all the heartbreak he has been through in the GS finals, so well deserved. It will be so important to him, that having been flag bearer he delivered . I am not one for crying, but even I feel a bit tearful.

[Mandiemoo]

Have stopped crying. Fabulous. Proudest moment.

Cmon Muzz! (and he did!)

[Sallydaisy]

Jamie:

Jamie Murray ‏@jamie_murray (https://twitter.com/jamie_murray) 7m7 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/jamie_murray/status/764977427235823616) Double Gold Medalist @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray)
Extraterrestrial. Raised by a family in Dunblane, Scotland.

[Sallydaisy]

The BBC had better go back to show the medal ceremony!!!
:hmm:

[jagmad]

What makes double Olympic champion?

Being able to find a way to win when all you can find is your B- game at best.

Well done Andy, no body can take this away from you and most probably will
never be seen again in any of our life times.

:OGwave::gold::OGwave::GBflag::worship::worship::w orship::worship:

See you for the repeat performance in Glasgow September God willing.

Thanks once again for an amazing piece of entertainment.

:clap: :thanks: :bravo:

[tennis890]

Just what I was thinking Sally!

[Sallydaisy]

Nial Smith:


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[Bardot]

I'm going to whinge about the BBC again. Andy was interviewed on court and they couldn't make arrangements beforehand so that it could be shown.

[Hawkeye]

Freeview 606 for the medals.

[Pam]

Why does it take SO long to get these medal ceremonies going??

[patlowe]

Well everyone...wasn't that some experience!!! I have no words to express the joy I feel that Andy has won his second GOLD medal! Oh the emotion of it all. There is no need for any analysis of the match....it absolutely doesn't matter what he did or didn't do....he weathered the storm and he won!!! That's the only thing that matters. He can add double Olympic champion to his ever growing list of achievements and firsts. Oh what a man!!!:gold::GBflag::clap::worship::party:

[Mandiemoo]

I'm on freesat 266

[Pam]

Sky Chanel 477

[LC the fan]

Just hope Andy looks happier on the podium. He just looked drained and sad for Delpo.

[Jennan]

virgin 566

[clancy]

He found a way - so happy for Andy, so emotional for everyone; wish Kim could have been there to see it. Some play by Delpo, guess his ranking will go up now!
Are we going to see the medal ceremony or not?? I'm wide awake now!

[Alis]

Why does it take SO long to get these medal ceremonies going??

The gymnastics were far quicker.

[Caro]

Yep the sky red button tennes channel has pictures of the court and 'victory ceremony' at the button.

EDIT: Here they are!!

[Hawkeye]

Here we go!

[cazza99]

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[tennis890]

Gold
Always believe in your soul
You've got the power to know
You're indestructible
Always believe in, because you are
Gold
:gold:

[roytennisfan]

Coming out for the ceronomy

[ljs]

medal ceremony http://live.robinwidget.com/streamvideo4/free-live-video-streaming-del-potro-murray-center-court-tennis-379533.html

[lovetennis]

Nice to see Delpo smiling coming out. Andy looks very emotional :GBflag:

[Hawkeye]

Kei not very chuffed...

[supergran]

I was overcome with emotion when he won. After shouting encouragement throughout the tears came. So proud and happy for Andy as know what this means to him. Well done Delpo also. Lovely scene at the net. Well done Andy, double Gold medal winner.

[Bardot]

Crack a smile Kei!

[Sallydaisy]

Having to watch the medal ceremony on BBC iplayer ... click on the match icon.

[KnightOwl]

It's on the tennis red button channel...

[mickeypops]

Will have to watch the ceremony tomorrow... Am to emotional tonight...

[exislander]

I have none of these channels - only online!

[pabbers]

Who cares?!!
Me because there's going to be a rematch against a fresh Potty in a few weeks.


Eh? :shocked:
Andy dug deep and I'm thrilled at the W but I don't think he'd tell you he played his best tennis with all those breaks of his serve and his low first serve percentage compared to the match against Kei. Just calling it as I see it.

[RosieBear]

Andy so proud, he's got tears in eyes aleeady. Me too.

[KnightOwl]

I think he just broke the weird Rio logo statue they all get :laugh:

[Bardot]

Someone give Andy a flag.

[hfwardhouse]

So chuffed - well done Andy - lovely to see him looking so happy! Better go to bed ... gotta be up at 6.15 ....

[Bardot]

Me because there's going to be a rematch against a fresh Potty in a few weeks.


Andy dug deep and I'm thrilled at the W but I don't think he'd tell you he played his best tennis with all those breaks of his serve and his low first serve percentage compared to the match against Kei. Just calling it as I see it.

Eh?

[lovetennis]

Good night AMFFers, thanks for reducing my stress levels :OGwave:

[Bardot]

It's such a pity Andy has to leave so soon. Hope he gets a chance to at least return to the village.

[tennis890]

So emotional...what an evening it has turned out to be. Lovely to share this special moment with you all :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

Well done Andy, gold number fifteen

I'm overdue bed, 3.45 yesterday Mo/Jess 1.45 today Andy two out of three golds ..ain't bad

Hopefully many more late nights 4 us open

[ljs]

Me because there's going to be a rematch against a fresh Potty in a few weeks.


Andy dug deep and I'm thrilled at the W but I don't think he'd tell you he played his best tennis with all those breaks of his serve and his low first serve percentage compared to the match against Kei. Just calling it as I see it.

WHO the Heck cares now , he won the GOLD MEDAL !!!!!!

[Teresa]

I wonder if Federer is watching.........

[exislander]

What a night! What a match! What a fighter! What a man! A N D Y M U R R A Y!!!!!!!

[Stell]

Nice of the BBC to announce all of Andy's GS titles, Davis Cup title and the winner of two Olympic gold medals.

[LC the fan]

I think Andy is so overcome with emotion fatigue and almost disbelief. He knows he wasn't at his best but somehow he got through and I'm not sure he quite knows or believes how.
God bless Andy...we all love you and are so proud for you

[patlowe]

Look at that list of achievements at the top of this page!! Can't stop reading it. Well done for adding his latest (historic) achievement so quickly!

[Mandiemoo]

And how am I supposed to sleep now....!! Absolutely made up, fought for it, perhaps didn't play his best for all 4 hours but he came & he conquered!! History boy again. Arise, Sir Andrew of Murrayshire!

[Rosalind]

what a match. I will watch it back one day when these marvellous Olympics are over and I've nothing else to watch - knowing the result it will be slightly less stressful. Wow oh wow!

So pleased for our Andy and for all his loyal fans. What an incredibly brutal 4 hours of sport. I'm trying to think of another gold medal which is such an endurance. I've yet to think of one.

What a star... even the depressing commentator suggested he might win SPOTY again! :gold::OGwave:

[Bardot]

As Raonic might say, there is a zero requirement for negativity at this juncture. :shades:

[jagmad]

What comes first?
World No1
Sir Andy Murray.............

[WimbledonWestie]

Hi all, still breathing.... Just. Was messaging tennis club pals and my brother so couldn't keep up on here too. Can't wait to read the thread.what. A. Match. What. A. Boy. So so proud!

[JAMES4578]

May not have been perfect match but with all at stake Andy was strong and impressive in most of the key moments, thrilled how he really turned it on at the end of the 4th to win the Gold medal for 2nd time.. Of course at times he put us through the mill but happy to take that along with the pleasure he gives as more often than not he gives us so many precious moments,immensely proud of him and the Cermony was both thrilling and emotional. Del Potro certainly gave him a hard time and he certainly put everything into it but with a determined and more varied and accomplished opponent he was always likely to come off 2nd best though was so dangerous at times. A special way to end the tournament, magical right now being a Murray Supporter.:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::chee r::clap::clap::gold::olympics::OGwave:

[RosieBear]

I can't get my head around it. Andy was a legend when his achievements began with the description "first British man in 70-something years to win...". But he's taken it to a whole new level with this "first player ever" win. The magnitude of this accomplishment is just mind-scrambling. And doesn't he deserve his unique spot in sporting immortality. So incredibly special.

[HoopGirl]

So disappointing haven't been able to see the presentation!

[-J-]

Simply pleased for Andy well done, added bonus of more history made first guy to win Olympic singles twice

[RosieBear]

Simply pleased for Andy well done, added bonus of more history made first guy to win Olympic singles twice

Even better J - first player male or female to do it.

[patlowe]

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Love that!! It's what I'm doing now....I just can't get the hip movement right! But it's how I feel. Ecstatic!

[-J-]

Even better J - first player male or female to do it.you will get the rafalites telling you Rafa has won two

[lynne]

I can't get my head around it. Andy was a legend when his achievements began with the description "first British man in 70-something years to win...". But he's taken it to a whole new level with this "first player ever" win. The magnitude of this accomplishment is just mind-scrambling. And doesn't he deserve his unique spot in sporting immortality. So incredibly special.


Agree Rosiebear, that's why we should cherish him, win or loose, as we will never see the likes of Andy Murray again.....One Special Man!!!:thumbup:

[patlowe]

I feel I ought to go to bed but I don't think there is any point just yet as I am still far too excited and in a turmoil of different emotions! Can't calm down. But it's so worth it. I still can't quite believe what Andy has done! I've said this before and I'll say it again...Andy Murray the best sportsman, in every sense of the word, around.

[Murray rocks]

I'm so emotional right now. Andy is incredible. Bursting with pride here. We should cherish him. The best sportsman Britain has ever had. Period x

[WimbledonWestie]

Wide awake too, so excited for Andy, what a season. 4 major events- won 2, runner up in the other 2. Not to mention the other tournaments. As RosieB says, must cherish these moments. Can't wait for the reception he's gonna get in Glasgow!

[supergran]

In bed but still have Olympics on. Keep smiling to myself and thinking Andy won the gold medal, he really did. What a week for us. I'm emotionally drained. Hope he and Rafa enjoy the private jet. I remember him giving a lift to Jo W one year. He's a lovely young man isn't he?

[patlowe]

I've just watched Inverdale's interview with Andy. He described his match as brutal and he doesn't appear to be over the moon about having to go to Cincy. Can't say I blame him. He needs time to recover and enjoy this! Night night all. Am going to go to bed and try to calm down.

[AllyB]

As Raonic might say, there is a zero requirement for negativity at this juncture. :shades:
He could have been a bit quicker! I'm shattered this morning ;)

[themass15]

Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!

[lovetennis]

He could have been a bit quicker! I'm shattered this morning ;)

I thought I would be shattered but I'm still on a high. Probably will crash mid-afternoon so good job my workmates know I will have been up half the night :boogie:

[Guerkins2]

What a champion........ How does he do it?

Can't wait for Glasgow :boogie::boogie::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag::gol d::gold:

[patlowe]

Still very hyper! Our champ is sensational. Is it a coincidence that champion and champagne begin with the same 5 letters......or not!!

[Caro]

Everything I read this morning is making me well up. 3.5 hours sleep, just about made it to work on time. I say work, I've been here just over half an hour and not got ANY work done so far :laugh::laugh:

So, so happy and proud. What a match that was and I'm so happy for DelPo for his come back and silver medal. Loved their embrace at the net. I think it's safe to say that the teenage spat is well and truly history!

[HoopGirl]

Did anyone see the medal ceremony?
Upset that I didn't get to see it.

[Caro]

Did anyone see the medal ceremony?
Upset that I didn't get to see it.

Yes, it was on the red button. I watched the tennis on there anyway because they kept interrupting the main channel

[-J-]

Medal ceremony is here in its entirety
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/37081136

Properly UK only good sorry

[tennis890]

Has anyone got a link to Andys on court interview please, or any interview about the match? Cant find anything.

Still on cloud nine this morning:yahoo:

[Rosalind]

the medal ceremony can still be seen on the sports apps on iplayer on tv. you'll probably be able to see it on the bbc website.

what an evening!

[Alis]

And how am I supposed to sleep now....!! Absolutely made up, fought for it, perhaps didn't play his best for all 4 hours but he came & he conquered!! History boy again. Arise, Sir Andrew of Murrayshire!


Me because there's going to be a rematch against a fresh Potty in a few weeks.


Andy dug deep and I'm thrilled at the W but I don't think he'd tell you he played his best tennis with all those breaks of his serve and his low first serve percentage compared to the match against Kei. Just calling it as I see it.

Well, the good thing about it is that Andy knows he won even though he wasn't at his absolute best and he can go up a gear. It's Davis Cup and he'll be on a court he knows with a home crowd behind him. I have absolute confidence in Andy winning that match.

[HoopGirl]

Yes, it was on the red button. I watched the tennis on there anyway because they kept interrupting the main channel

Damn I wish I'd watched it on that! The coverage has been really confusing.

[HoopGirl]

Medal ceremony is here in its entirety
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/37081136

Properly UK only good sorry

Oh thank you so much J - I really appreciate that! Tears flowing again!

[clancy]

I'm very proud of my 5 grandchildren and today I'm very proud of my honorary grandson Andy Murray!

[emjay1970]

Such a humble, genuinely nice guy. He must have won more Brits over after that. If they don't get him now then they never will. His sincerity and kindness on top of his incredible athleticism....

Anyway yeah I'm in pieces again. Incredible.

[-J-]

Such a humble, genuinely nice guy. He must have won more Brits over after that. If they don't get him now then they never will. His sincerity and kindness on top of his incredible athleticism....

Anyway yeah I'm in pieces again. Incredible.their lose if they don't

[emjay1970]

their lose if they don't

Completely. :)

[-J-]

Of course the added bonus is for the next four years Andy is the only man who can possibly do the impossible as hold all five major title concurrently ;)

[rouges]

And the WTF @ the O2.:thumbup:

[rouges]

Just watching highlights now on BBC 2

[Pam]

SO proud to be British this morning What an amazing fighter Andy is. So so proud of him

[rouges]

Just recovering from last night highs, great to see Del P back in form, ok you can take Nole out Rafa in 3 hrs but not stubborn Andy. How on earth after pushing Rafa to 3 hrs the night before he finds the energy to push Andy to 4 long sets in 4 hrs. You have to admire and respect the guy. Glad he got a medal for it. Great finals great tennis for 2 great guys who seem very friendly in that big bear hug. So so proud of our Andy.:GBflag::GBflag::olympics::olympics::party::w ino::cheer::thanks:

[Bardot]

Has anyone got a link to Andys on court interview please, or any interview about the match? Cant find anything.

Still on cloud nine this morning:yahoo:

There's this facebook video (https://www.facebook.com/Shane.Zerbe/videos/10154665823837697/) with a clip where Andy pays a fulsome tribute to Delpo.

The IOC have been very quick in clamping down on unauthorised videos of the Olympics, you'd think they had better things to do.

[Bardot]

judy murray ‏@JudyMurray
4 hours of torture. Made slightly more bearable after I switched the sound off after 3 games.
#Olympics
#tennis
Do we think Judy was referring to the commentators? ;) Watching the highlights just now I notice Hand & Reed after he won talked more about Delpo than Andy other than to say "Murray coming over to a little band of English supporters". :big grin:

[Teresa]

Absolutely wrecked, and I didn't have to get up and go to work. Awed by those of you that managed it. The Olympics have put paid to my swimming as well, too tired after a late night. Last night will be the Rio equivalent of London's Super Saturday - Super Sunday. It is mind boggling that this collection of islands are second only to the USA in the medal table. Do feel all the players who got through to the medals should be awarded a free pass on Cincinati. It's unfair. Does Mr M have to return to carry the flag at the closing ceremony?

He truly is a Braveheart, British Bulldog, Lionheart and has more than a dash of Churchillian defiance about him.

Going to rewatch it this morning. Have recorded Olympic Breakfast and The catch up prog.

[Rosalind]

I noticed the "English" supporters... what an idiot that commie man was.....

someone may have posted elsewhere but I saw that a member had missed the medal ceremony. it's here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/rio-2016/video/p044qm4t

[JennieF]

Couldn't resist watching the repeat on BBC even though I stayed up for it all into the early hours! I'm so over-enjoyed for Andy - can't find words enough to express my feelings! Well-fought (by both players), full of respect and determination. A nail-biting cracker of a match I'll never forget! Wow Andy - just simply Wow!! And thank you from the bottom of my heart.
:GBflag: :GBflag: :GBflag: :bravo:

[roytennisfan]

An amazing tournament with some really exciting matches especially both singles finals, it was a battle of strength in both of them at the end, mind and body (and in the rafa kei medal match) so many good games, some real shocks and feeling like the end of Wimbledon now but have to wait another 4 years instead of one. At least a few other sports for another week before the gap then the US Open

[suttontennis]

Absolutely wrecked, and I didn't have to get up and go to work. Awed by those of you that managed it. The Olympics have put paid to my swimming as well, too tired after a late night. Last night will be the Rio equivalent of London's Super Saturday - Super Sunday. It is mind boggling that this collection of islands are second only to the USA in the medal table. Do feel all the players who got through to the medals should be awarded a free pass on Cincinati. It's unfair. Does Mr M have to return to carry the flag at the closing ceremony?

He truly is a Braveheart, British Bulldog, Lionheart and has more than a dash of Churchillian defiance about him.

Going to rewatch it this morning. Have recorded Olympic Breakfast and The catch up prog.


according to Simon Reed, Andy & Rafa were flying back to Europe on a private jet last night so it's sounds like 'he outta there' already.

[Bardot]

Trivia question: Which of the Big 4 has not lost a bronze medal match at the Olympics? :p :shades:

[suttontennis]

when they hugged at the net, JM looks HUGE at the side of Andy. I can imagine Andy saying 'ok we can stop hugging now, its beginning to hurt'.

[JAMES4578]

Absolutely wrecked, and I didn't have to get up and go to work. Awed by those of you that managed it. The Olympics have put paid to my swimming as well, too tired after a late night. Last night will be the Rio equivalent of London's Super Saturday - Super Sunday. It is mind boggling that this collection of islands are second only to the USA in the medal table. Do feel all the players who got through to the medals should be awarded a free pass on Cincinati. It's unfair. Does Mr M have to return to carry the flag at the closing ceremony?

He truly is a Braveheart, British Bulldog, Lionheart and has more than a dash of Churchillian defiance about him.

Going to rewatch it this morning. Have recorded Olympic Breakfast and The catch up prog.

Andy will be in the States and definitely won't be returning for the Closing cermony,in any case it's not always the same flag bearer-in 2012 it was Chris Hoy for the opening and Ben Ainslie for the closing one. I think it's a pity that the tennis players have to leave so soon after the event, crowded calendar whether Olympic year or not.

[Josephine]

according to Simon Reed, Andy & Rafa were flying back to Europe on a private jet last night so it's sounds like 'he outta there' already.

Off to play Cinci I think though Andy sounded about as happy about that as a dose of zika.;)

Well done to Andy. His record is amazing. I didn't realise neither Serena nor Venus had defended a singles title. So he is the only one to win 2 single gold medals - what an achievement! And he's in the top 5 for total olympic tennis medals EVER won by a man.

A........MA.............ZING!! :gold::gold::boogie:

[HoopGirl]

That guy John McCririck on Radio 2 slagging off Andy - although commenting his Gold Medal achievement - but saying he can't stand him - surly etc...Such a shame to bring him on after such a great achievement!

[Pedwards14]

when they hugged at the net, JM looks HUGE at the side of Andy. I can imagine Andy saying 'ok we can stop hugging now, its beginning to hurt'.

Lol what a sporting hug though be a true gent and a warrior In Del Potro. What a year for Murray which hopefully include more success incl sports personality of the year.

[supergran]

How us everyone doing today after our late night? I felt dizzy with fatigue when I went to bed after the medal ceremony. Still watched Usain Bolt though. Weird that he took seconds to win his gold and Andy took 4 hours or so. What a wonderful night we shared on the Murraycoaster. Hope Andy is ok, in his interview afterwards he did say he was very tired.

[Caro]

Tired for sure on my 3.5 hours sleep, but we have all been here before with the sleep deprivation haven't we?! And it was oh so worth it! Not sure how effective I am being at work though ... I have the attention span of a gnat today! ;) :laugh:

[Golden Lady]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!!! I am so thrilled for Andy - the history boy continues!:gold:

I got back from holiday yesterday, having travelled most of the weekend and I just couldn't keep my eyes open! Drifted to sleep just as Andy won the third set feeling pretty hopeful he would win. Well done to all of you who managed to stay up and watch such an epic match!

[Teresa]

How us everyone doing today after our late night? I felt dizzy with fatigue when I went to bed after the medal ceremony. Still watched Usain Bolt though. Weird that he took seconds to win his gold and Andy took 4 hours or so. What a wonderful night we shared on the Murraycoaster. Hope Andy is ok, in his interview afterwards he did say he was very tired.

I still feel like excrement. I suspect whilst he is physically knackered, I imagine he is more psychologically done. I think he felt an obligation to add a medal preferably a Gold to the mix, having been flag bearer. I hope he does what is right for him, be that not trying too hard at Cincinnati or deciding the absence of Djokovic gives him a chance to narrow the gap. He has got a lot ahead, with the US Open and DC. Whatever is right for him is ok for me.

[mickeypops]

That guy John McCririck on Radio 2 slagging off Andy - although commenting his Gold Medal achievement - but saying he can't stand him - surly etc...Such a shame to bring him on after such a great achievement!

I heard that twit McCririck while driving, I nearly crashed the car! Idiot z lister!

[traveller7]

Still can't believe it. What a guy.

[suttontennis]

That guy John McCririck on Radio 2 slagging off Andy - although commenting his Gold Medal achievement - but saying he can't stand him - surly etc...Such a shame to bring him on after such a great achievement!

I wouldn't even lend credence to his comments by commenting on them. His 'raison d'etre' is purely to get people talking about him, he has no standing in the sporting world any more since he lost his job on C4 racing.

[Bardot]

Audio of Andy's post match press conference. (https://soundcloud.com/ubitennis) Click on 4 for the first part and 3 for the second.

[patlowe]

their lose if they don't
Totally....and don't you feel sorry for them..... :)

[Helen40]

Please has someone got a link to his post match interview, either his official or his one with John Inverdale.

[Teresa]

Please has someone got a link to his post match interview, either his official or his one with John Inverdale.

Bardot has posted the link to the post match interview above, which works beautifully. His one with Inverdale is on the Olympics catch up prog, which will be on iplayer.

[angiebabez]

How us everyone doing today after our late night? I felt dizzy with fatigue when I went to bed after the medal ceremony. Still watched Usain Bolt though. Weird that he took seconds to win his gold and Andy took 4 hours or so. What a wonderful night we shared on the Murraycoaster. Hope Andy is ok, in his interview afterwards he did say he was very tired.

I don't know how i got any work done today...i was walking about in a trance but boy was it worth it to see andy with that gold medal round his neck!! Who needs sleep anyway im gonna soak every single bit of andy up whilst we have him i can sleep after he retires lol, i truly thought my heart was gonna burst with pride last night, every time i think i couldn't be any prouder of him he breaks another record. Love the boy so much x

[patlowe]

I wouldn't even lend credence to his comments by commenting on them. His 'raison d'etre' is purely to get people talking about him, he has no standing in the sporting world any more since he lost his job on C4 racing.


That guy John McCririck on Radio 2 slagging off Andy - although commenting his Gold Medal achievement - but saying he can't stand him - surly etc...Such a shame to bring him on after such a great achievement!

How very dare he!!! :angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::furious::furio us::furious::furious::furious:
So glad I didn't have to listen to that....makes me blood boil!!

[Helen40]

Bardot has posted the link to the post match interview above, which works beautifully. His one with Inverdale is on the Olympics catch up prog, which will be on iplayer.

Bardot's only has audio, I was hoping for one with video if possible.

Ah found Andy's interview on Beeb, thanks - I hadn't looked right through to the end as I was expecting it in the tennis slot which was up first.

[Helen40]

In the medal ceremony, what is that little statue thing that they give to all the medalists, and did Andy break his and then try to stuff it into his pocket?

[Helen40]

How very dare he!!! :angry::angry::angry::angry::angry::furious::furio us::furious::furious::furious:
So glad I didn't have to listen to that....makes me blood boil!!

I just don't get why the Beeb employ people like him and Hand (who seemed to always be supporting the opposition). I don't like radically biased reporting in either direction, but it seems really silly to have a reporter who dislikes the person they are supposed to be supporting in their commentary.

Don't be angry, it's his problem, not yours. :)

[cazza99]

Please has someone got a link to his post match interview, either his official or his one with John Inverdale.

On the newspaper thread where we usually put them.

[angiebabez]

My headmaster duly announced in school assembly today that angie would be very tired today as she had been up all night watching andy murray lol. Q 200 kids telling me i looked exhausted as they came for their lunch. :laugh:

[patlowe]

Don't be angry, it's his problem, not yours. :)
How very true! Calmer now!

[Josephine]

I just don't get why the Beeb employ people like him and Hand (who seemed to always be supporting the opposition). I don't like radically biased reporting in either direction, but it seems really silly to have a reporter who dislikes the person they are supposed to be supporting in their commentary.

Don't be angry, it's his problem, not yours. :)

He wasn't commentating on Andy's match. Just bore called John McCririck who apparently was on Jeremy Vine's show this morning. Total idiot.

[suttontennis]

I just don't get why the Beeb employ people like him and Hand (who seemed to always be supporting the opposition). I don't like radically biased reporting in either direction, but it seems really silly to have a reporter who dislikes the person they are supposed to be supporting in their commentary.

Don't be angry, it's his problem, not yours. :)

commentators should report on what is happening in front of them, their opinions they can keep to themselves. Alan Green is another fine example. Forever sounding off about players, because of the money they earn etc. US sports commentators don'y pass comment on players wages, what's the point cos they all get paid a lot anyway.

[banskogirl]

:OGwave: Good Afternoon Andy Murray fans! :gold: I'm in tears AGAIN just reading back through the thread!

I had to go out last night and started watching my recording after 12!!! Finished after 4so pretty zonked today but how amazing was Andy :) there's no smile big enough :)

Brilliant, just brilliant! What a match and I had said before it that at worst Andy was getting a silver and I really like Delpo but it didn't take me long to realise I was not wanting Andy to get silver, even a tiny wee bit!! I ate my way through the fridge, made tea, even filled a hot water bottle :confused: ?? and even laughed out loud realising how blessed we are to have him..........

WELL DONE ANDY..........THANK YOU!! I HAVE NO OTHER WORDS!!

[anor]

Just back from a 6 mile walk with my walking group and been reading through the thread and it has brought back all the emotions from last night. I don't know how you guys can post during an Andy match, so impressive! Bursting with pride for our boy and his achievement. By his own admission he didn't play his best tennis but his sheer will to win was awesome to behold and that he did it against a stubborn Delpo serving bombs and smashing forehands was so exhilarating. I was wide awake at the end and couldn't sleep even after the medal ceremony, finally switching the light out at 2.00 and woke before 6. Flagging a bit now though. Can I stay up again tonight? Not too sure but hey, it's only once every 4 years, so I'll give it a go.

[pabbers]

My headmaster duly announced in school assembly today that angie would be very tired today as she had been up all night watching andy murray lol. Q 200 kids telling me i looked exhausted as they came for their lunch. :laugh:

But you must have found it useful to have those bags to put something in...........:getcoat: :lol:

[Jan62]

Well I'm wrecked today, goodness only knows how Andy is! I was out with family for dinner, distinctly bad timing but it had to be done. So I was really pleased that the previous 2 matches took so long. It meant when I got home it was still the first set so I hadn't missed much. Andy really is an unbelievable fighter. Delpo threw everything at him but Andy just kept battling and found a way through. Some of the shots were ridiculous - in a good way - and some were infuriating. The number of times Andy hit into the net seemed insane.

I have been worth nothing today but fortunately I had the good sense to have arranged to work from home today. Think I'm going to have to redo everything tomorrow though!

But my goodness, it was worth the late night to see our boy win his 2nd Olympic gold. What an unbelievable achievement. So proud of him, and I believe he's only really getting going.

:GBflag::OGwave::gold::bravo::dance::dance:

[LC the fan]

Pretty shattered myself. A friend said I should not be watching in the wee small hours at our age ! I pointed out that we could be in a nursing home in 4 years time so lets go for it now - then I yawned !!!!

Think we've run out of superlatives - the man is amazing in so many ways :worship:

[rouges]

Audio of Andy's post match press conference. (https://soundcloud.com/ubitennis) Click on 4 for the first part and 3 for the second.
Thanks Bardot for this, I enjoyed listening and his take on the match. Quite enlightening.

[supergran]

:OGwave: Good Afternoon Andy Murray fans! :gold: I'm in tears AGAIN just reading back through the thread!

I had to go out last night and started watching my recording after 12!!! Finished after 4so pretty zonked today but how amazing was Andy :) there's no smile big enough :)

Brilliant, just brilliant! What a match and I had said before it that at worst Andy was getting a silver and I really like Delpo but it didn't take me long to realise I was not wanting Andy to get silver, even a tiny wee bit!! I ate my way through the fridge, made tea, even filled a hot water bottle :confused: ?? and even laughed out loud realising how blessed we are to have him..........

WELL DONE ANDY..........THANK YOU!! I HAVE NO OTHER WORDS!!
Those words were fine.:clap::thumbup::GBflag::gold:

[ally]

Just caught up on this thread, after a very late night/early morning and then up at 6.45am to prepare for work. What a night of tennis, that match was incredible in every way. Both players throwing everything at each other, truly amazing how they both managed to keep it up for so long. But well done Andy, an incredible win and made the lack of sleep very worth it. I wouldn't have been able to sleep anyway for wondering how he was doing, so best remedy for that was to watch.

People at work seemed surprised that I would have stayed up so late to watch, but wouldn't have missed it for the world. Will definitely be having an early night tonight though!

Pretty knackered now, so lazy evening and probably a wee nap if needs be, lol.

WELL DONE ANDY MURRAY - YOU ARE INCREDIBLE.

[lovetennis]

That guy John McCririck on Radio 2 slagging off Andy - although commenting his Gold Medal achievement - but saying he can't stand him - surly etc...Such a shame to bring him on after such a great achievement!

Urghhh McCririck is horrible. Andy's fingernail has achieved more than that old windbag. I know we're biased on here (and why not!) but the whole country should celebrate this fabulous sportsman. Some of my work colleagues have been a bit dubious before this year but today when I got into work they were unanimous in their admiration for him (and laughing at my boggy eyes, saying "we know there's no way you didn't watch it to the very end")

[Bardot]

McCririck's hatred for Andy is well known so why did Radio 2 book him or more likely that's why they did. He's been offensive about him for years. Before he was kicked off Channel 4's The Morning Line he did a newspaper review and whenever Andy featured he would just let rip and also about Judy. When Andy plays he's always on twitter supporting his opponent against the "snarling anti-English uncouth yob". It's a deliberate tactic to get noticed and probably earned him a 100 quid for his appearance on Radio 2 today.

[lovetennis]

In the medal ceremony, what is that little statue thing that they give to all the medalists, and did Andy break his and then try to stuff it into his pocket?

Apparently it's a medal holder based on the Rio logo. To me it looks like a McDonalds Happy Meal toy. Not sure if Andy broke his but it has caused me endless amusement seeing medal recipients look at it, obviously thinking "what the **** is this?" and not knoẃing what to do with it while the national anthem is played. Just watch a few more medal ceremonies, you'll see what I mean :big grin:

[rouges]

I don't seem to get enough of the match, have gone through all the tweets, fb messages, interviews on all domestic and foreign but by goodness Inverdale takes the biscuits of them all. Thank goodness for Andy to put him straight.:furious::doh::doh:

[Silverdee]

Apparently it's a medal holder based on the Rio logo. To me it looks like a McDonalds Happy Meal toy. Not sure if Andy broke his but it has caused me endless amusement seeing medal recipients look at it, obviously thinking "what the **** is this?" and not knoẃing what to do with it while the national anthem is played. Just watch a few more medal ceremonies, you'll see what I mean :big grin:
A rowing commentator said the medals didn't fit it!!

[Stell]

I've never liked McCririck.

I heard someone say the statue thing, all the medallists receive, makes a very good door stop.

[banskogirl]

I've never liked McCririck.

I heard someone say the statue thing, all the medallists receive, makes a very good door stop.

Don't think Andy's will make it home :rolling:

[Bardot]

Andy with 5000M runner Andrew Butchart also from Dunblane.


Andrew Butchart ‏@andybutchart91 24m24
A true Champion 🙌🏼 was nice to catch up last night and see that shiny Gold medal! #Olympics #Rio2016 #TeamGB
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cp7Ao15WAAAJLg8.jpg

[WimbledonWestie]

Butcharts girlfriend is the daughter of Andys dad's fiancé. Talk about small world.

[patlowe]

Do we think Judy was referring to the commentators? ;) Watching the highlights just now I notice Hand & Reed after he won talked more about Delpo than Andy other than to say "Murray coming over to a little band of English supporters". :big grin:
I have just watched this mornings 'Lorraine' on playback (about 40 mins in) when Gaby chatted to Judy. She explained why she had to mute her tv whilst watching Andy ...hard to listen to commies saying things about her child.

[banskogirl]

I have just watched this mornings 'Lorraine' on playback (about 40 mins in) when Gaby chatted to Judy. She explained why she had to mute her tv whilst watching Andy ...hard to listen to commies saying things about her child.

That is really bad, we know how hard it is for us but it must be so much harder for family and especially Judy and Willie!

[tennis890]

Still smiling from ear to ear today :dance: Annoyed with my dad STILL taking the mickey out of Andy being miserable. :grrr: He didn't care one bit that Andy had got the gold medal again.

So glad I have my bro whos my tennis buddy and you guys to share the celebrations with :thumbup:

[Rosalind]

Just catching up on some of your posts. A late night, couldn't sleep and actually have to fit in a day job! That McCririck bloke is gross. I had no idea about any of this but I met someone today who mentioned it and agreed with him!!! They are basically just thick. If someone keeps on believing the same garbage despite the contrary being proved to them over and over, they have, shall we say "issues". Moving on...
That little present they give out does look like a plastic happy meal toy! That is a good description. Personally I have been thinking that the logo it is based on looks like a baby's dummy.

My thoughts on last night, 24 hours on: for me Andy has moved up a notch in the last few months. Based on his results in the last few months, he is number one in the world at the moment. He has gone from someone who had achieved some very good wins to someone who has achieved a significant number. Winning two Olympic golds means he has a record all of his own. I know I'm stating the obvious but it's great - wonderful for him and wonderful for his fans. As a consequence, I suddenly feel calm about things - he has little to prove now.

Listening to the interview was interesting - I noticed that the Del Potro interview had the headline in Italian that he had no toenails left. What they put themselves through!

[Genbrit]

Well, I just managed to finish reading through all of the posts here.

How AMazing was Andy, 2 Gold medals and first tennis player to win back to back Gold medals. It was a great match and my stomach was churning although deep down I knew Andy was going to win. I'm pleased for DelPo after all he's gone through.

In the on court interview after the match with the US interviewer Andy was full of praise for DelPo and so happy that he has managed to come back after three years and said he didn't know how he had done it and that a lot of players would have given up. He obviously has a lot of respect for him, even halting the interview while DelPo walked past in the background.

All of my friends know how long I have been supporting him and are so pleased, not only for him but for me as well.

:gold::gold::OGwave::olympics::GBflag::yahoo::danc e::jitterbug:

[HoopGirl]

My headmaster duly announced in school assembly today that angie would be very tired today as she had been up all night watching andy murray lol. Q 200 kids telling me i looked exhausted as they came for their lunch. :laugh:
Love that - it's so sweet!

[angiebabez]

Woohoo just noticed new header at top of page! We will be running out of room soon as andys achievements grow! Great problem to have!:yahoo:

[Silverdee]

Re medal holder thingy - my favourite suggestion was a letter in the papers that said it looks like something you put in the bottom of your fish tank!

[angiebabez]

The other thing i been thinking of for those of you thats been on this forum from the very beginning....if you could have fast forward from then till 2016 and read the header....would you have believed it when you seen the achievements? I mean lots knew he was special back then but who would have predicted wimbledon x2 olympic gold x2 silver, US open & Davis cup!! Absolutely staggering :faint: :shocked:

[lynne]

Very, very true Angie, I remember a few of us watching livescore boards in the middle of the night, all I wanted then wasfor him to win a Masters, of course then a Slam!....brilliant achievement!!:thumbup:

[TizMurray]

Just out of curiosity, when did the forum start? Like many of you, I've followed Andy's career since he was a teen.

[-J-]

Just out of curiosity, when did the forum start? Like many of you, I've followed Andy's career since he was a teen.
December 2006 would be my guess but I could be miles oot

[TizMurray]

December 2006 would be my guess but I could be miles oot

Thanks. My children have asked me in the past if I would have supported Andy if he wasn't a Brit. The answer is absolutely, but he may not have come to my attention quite so early if he hadn't been a Brit.

[-J-]

Thanks. My children have asked me in the past if I would have supported Andy if he wasn't a Brit. The answer is absolutely, but he may not have come to my attention quite so early if he hadn't been a Brit.
Wouldn't thank me till someone better qualified confirms it's close to being right lol

[TizMurray]

Wouldn't thank me till someone better qualified confirms it's close to being right lol

*chuckle* On the other hand, a thank you for a reply is in order I think.

[JerryD]

A fantastic win for Murray :) I felt that it would be his, but Delpo was great. My partner asked what I wanted for my birthday (the day after the gold medal match) before the quarters and my answer was a gold for Murray and a silver for Delpo. I thought the gold was in the bag, but the silver for Delpo was just dreaming. Great outcome :)

[lynne]

December 2006 would be my guess but I could be miles oot


You are correct -J-, there was only one website for Andy then which was Murraysworld which I joined in the November, then it was announced that Andy was doing his own website & would be up & running December 2006, I joined then & was member number eight........ couldn't quite get use to Murraysworld, but do visit now & again...so your right!:thumbup:

[TizMurray]

You are correct -J-, there was only one website for Andy then which was Murraysworld which I joined in the November, then it was announced that Andy was doing his own website & would be up & running December 2006, I joined then & was member number eight........ couldn't quite get use to Murraysworld, but do visit now & again...so your right!:thumbup:

Thanks @Lynne. I've had the occasional read of Murraysworld but haven't registered.

[angiebabez]

Thanks @Lynne. I've had the occasional read of Murraysworld but haven't registered.

I wouldnt bother! There can be a lot of nastiness on it if Andy isnt playing so well....especially on match threads.

[ljs]

thats an understatement angie :lol:

[Silverdee]

Re medal holder thingy - my favourite suggestion was a letter in the papers that said it looks like something you put in the bottom of your fish tank!

Another suggestion in today's newspaper - it is the Olympic Rings combined as a toast rack!

[lynne]

I wouldnt bother! There can be a lot of nastiness on it if Andy isnt playing so well....especially on match threads.


Your right there Angie, but what you have to think of is back in Nov 2006 that was the only place to get info about Andyas there just wasn't anything on-line & there wasn't that many members on the site so it wasn't as bad as it is now, think I have posted about 30 odd times in ten years so not bad going:rolleyes: then joined here(Dec) & just never bothered doing anything about Murraysworld, but I do know a couple of members from here still visit the site and Mark is or was a member here & use to post here....I just sometimes get curious as to what the other forum are up!!!;):wave:

[Josephine]

Another suggestion in today's newspaper - it is the Olympic Rings combined as a toast rack!

Very interesting suggestion in the Guardian letters page but I will leave it at that - need to have seen paper the day before!

[themass15]

Just watched the last set of the match and the medal ceremony. What a star!!!!!

[Jan]

I'm rather late to the party on this one, as I've been away.
But I did manage to stay up and watch the final.
I'm quite sure you've all used up all the superlatives to describe Andy's win, so I won't even begin to try.
Suffice to say how enormously proud I was. What a guy; what a champion!
:GBflag::GBflag::gold::OGwave:

[Yellowlivi]

I'm a bit late too but I definitely want to say how fantastic it was to see him make another piece of history and win another title. He's such a great champion and he cares so much. He keeps making us proud :gold: :olympics: