Albanian Buddy Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Don't you have the internet? Eurosport ya dumpling. But it’s Australian. 😂 Next you will tell me Australia are “competing” in Eurovision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Albanian Buddy said: But it’s Australian. 😂 Next you will tell me Australia are “competing” in Eurovision? Try Dumpling TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Murray’s opponent sounds like a stomach complaint. Hopefully he is shitting himself by the end of this match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Murray loses the 3rd 6-3 and looking tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Murray looking tired. He looks like he is in so much pain between shots but just won’t give up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 He's just broken the serve, 2-0 and serving, as @Albanian Buddy says, he looks utterly spent between points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBud Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, Albanian Buddy said: Difference today compared with when we were young guys watching is that you had for example excellent right backs like Beckett, Grieg and McGrain who could be extremely physical. We managed for years perfectly fine with two substitutes. John Grieg and Danny McGrain each played around 600 games at a top level on pitches that would be called off today. Teams like Villa and Forest won the league and European cup with a total squad of players of 14. The game is far less physical in terms of challenges so that’s not a good argument. Just my opinion. The game is however far more athletic and faster…..common injury types have changed a lot from the 70’s to the current day. What would be interesting to know, and I haven’t looked into this, would be distance covered in a season between the two sports ( maybe even include training). That said there is probably more twisting in Tennis which also takes it’s toll……..the only thing for certain is that to play either sport at the top level you have to be an incredible athlete. Anyway…….C’mon Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted January 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Most football player injuries seem to be fake with all that cheating diving and Roly polys they do . Tennis players are a different breed . Never witnessed Betty Stove diving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, WeeBud said: The game is however far more athletic and faster…..common injury types have changed a lot from the 70’s to the current day. What would be interesting to know, and I haven’t looked into this, would be distance covered in a season between the two sports ( maybe even include training). That said there is probably more twisting in Tennis which also takes it’s toll……..the only thing for certain is that to play either sport at the top level you have to be an incredible athlete. Anyway…….C’mon Andy In an hour of tennis they run approx 4-5 miles. Football players run approx just over 6 miles over the 90 minutes. Edited January 21, 2023 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Down 5-4 in the 4th with the Spaniard serving for the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albanian Buddy Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 This Spanish guy doing my nut in with his “failed” service lobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 Murray out, 6-4 in the 4th. Can't fault him, he's just lost that edge he had against the better players. Thanks Andy, you've gave me some more unforgettable moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portmahomack saint Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 What a shame never mind time for a rest then on to the next one not Andy me Probably best that game is over Andy was really struggling there wasn't anything left in the tank, hopefully he keeps getting stronger and gets us all excited again at Wimbledon What a player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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faraway saint Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 Sir Andy Murray.............................................GIRFUY Doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Watching the Australian Open final right now, Djokovic v Tsitsipas and this is the reason that, sadly, Murray will never win another Slam. The level these guys are playing at would see Murray get thrashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Djokovic 2-0 in sets. Been close but he finds a way in the big points. Superb tennis from both players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Djokovic 2-0 in sets. Been close but he finds a way in the big points. Superb tennis from both players. Djokovic wins 3-0 but much closer than that suggests as two sets were on a tie break. The man, love him or loath him, is a machine. 22 grand slams, equal with Nadal, Federer trailing way down on 20. The unruly behaviour of the crowd, according to the commentators this has been going on all week, was outrageous, shouting out quite deliberately at crucial points during play. Get these twats thrown out, Djokovic had this done earlier in the week but it shouldn't fall on the players, the venues are getting paid handsomely and could easily have security throw these clows out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 8 hours ago, faraway saint said: Watching the Australian Open final right now, Djokovic v Tsitsipas and this is the reason that, sadly, Murray will never win another Slam. The level these guys are playing at would see Murray get thrashed. Murray was at the same level and seems to believe that he can get back up there if he can return to top seedings. I doubt he will ever win at Paris, but if he gets the breaks he can get himself into the quarters at Wimbledon or the US open and if the draew falls favourably he can get there in shorter matches than he has had in big tournaments lately. He should seriously think about his racket technology and see if he can develop a kick-serve. If he was on a level playing field equipment wise then that would help a lot, but i read that he dreads the loss of "feel" that would result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Just now, beyond our ken said: Murray was at the same level and seems to believe that he can get back up there if he can return to top seedings. I doubt he will ever win at Paris, but if he gets the breaks he can get himself into the quarters at Wimbledon or the US open and if the draew falls favourably he can get there in shorter matches than he has had in big tournaments lately. He should seriously think about his racket technology and see if he can develop a kick-serve. If he was on a level playing field equipment wise then that would help a lot, but i read that he dreads the loss of "feel" that would result. Aye, he WAS. He could, possibly, go deep in the 3 set tournaments but if you watched todays final you would have seen that he would simply have been overpowered and outplayed. His exploits last week need some balance. His first round victory was a very good one, against the 13th seed. His epic battle against the Australian was, on the surface, outstanding bui his opponent is an also ran in Slams. Anyhow, time will tell, I'd wager anything he will never win another Slam and even a lower level tournament would need a LARGE amount of good fortune, and I have Murray in the "Best Ever Scottish Sportsman" bracket. As for the "technology", meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Murray will never make the second week of a slam again, never mind win one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, TopCat said: Murray will never make the second week of a slam again, never mind win one. I would agree with that, albeit he could get a wee bit of luck and sneak into the 2nd week but, aye, there's no realistic chance he could compete/beat the top players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Murray involved in a real battle with Zverev, a set up but looking like he'll lose the 2nd set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Murray involved in a real battle with Zverev, a set up but looking like he'll lose the 2nd set. One set all, lost the 2nd set 6-2. Need to raise his game a wee bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, faraway saint said: One set all, lost the 2nd set 6-2. Need to raise his game a wee bit. 3-2 down in the 3rd, just about hanging in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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