U.S.Open Tennis

[coppers1]

At last  -  A sweaty who can type a reply!

[sally]

Murray is obviously playing brilliantly.  Should he win he faces Federer in the final - who showed Djokovic (sp?) how to win!!

[itstime]

can anyone advise what happened to the post I initially took offence to. The one claiming that all Scots were bitter? It now seems to have disappeared.

[newballs]

Ian,
   I think the ''''rooting around in his shorts,'''' remark was made by itstime, who I think is a Scottish lady, and I think she is referring to Rafael Nadal, who I think is Spanish.
  The discussion between itstime and sally is not about Andy Murray. who incidently I''''m supporting to win

 As for the poor jokes coppers1, why show your hand so readily.

 I think most people on this thread are disappointed with Murray''''s attitude not the Scots in general


  

[coppers1]

Poor jokes?  -  I thought they were pretty funny myself!

As far as I am concerned, Newballs, these posts have been a bit of banter and nothing more, although there has been a bit of an anti-Scottish slant to the earlier ones.
No need to get all defensive now that the boot is on the other foot, is there?
As the old saying goes  -  "If you give it, you have to take it!"

As for "showing my hand"  -  your insecurities are showing!!

It was HUMOUR  -   a bit sarcastic, but humour, nonetheless.

And yes, I fully appreciate that you started off by wishing Andy Murray well in his game, but you then, amongst other things, suggested that we Scots were basically a nation of thieves

Pot and Kettle, son!!!


Dave

[turkeyfan]

I agree coppers1.  I thought your sarcasm was funny and i''m English. 

I think that it''s strange that people take offence by jokes.  My mum was born to Irish parents in England so therefore I feel a strong bond with Ireland and the Irish but it does not mean that I can''t see the funny side of jokes about either Irish or English, or jokes about blond girls when my hair''s been lighter, or jokes about people who wear glasses when I wore glasses.....etc etc.

People need to lighten up and not take offence, when offence was not meant.  This site is supposed to be light hearted, please let us remember that and not be so sensitive.

By the way, did you hear the one about the blind Irishman with the blond girlfriend............. only joking!!   

[misty]

Well said......in fact I envy the Scottish and Welsh you take pride in your flag and nation...if I do the same being English I''m a racist....work that one out.

Misty

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[sally]

Such a shame this has degenerated - I think there are quite a lot of us who are genuine tennis fans on this forum.

The ''rooting round his shorts'' remark is often being said about Nadal who seems to have to pull the back of his shorts down before he serves - he''s got his obsessions that guy - look at the way he places his water bottles!! 

[Blue Lizard]

I would dislike Murray whatever Nationality he was,i find him rude, arrogant, a bad sport and scruffy.
    am i racist? hardly ..my parents are scots..i have a scotish name and a tartan...i however was born in England and am English
   i will still the reserve the right to cheer every time Murray gets beat..

[fidimax]

Maclizard in Blue tartan,now that IS something to talk about.!

                                                   

[itstime]

LOL shed the skin and don a kilt 

[Blue Lizard]

you just want to see my lizzardy legs!!

[newballs]

Does anyone know what time the match is being resumed tonight [Turkish time]?

[Ahsap Man]

Newballs, it''s on at 21:00BST, so 23:00 Turkish time

[newballs]

Thanks Ahsap Man, greatly appreciated, if you watched it yesterday it was amazing how ordinary he made Nadal look, I thought he was in complete control, Nadal was only getting points when Murray made errors it seemed.
  Let''s hope this interuption doesn''t do to Murray, what that fateful interuption filled semi-final at Wimbledon did to Henman in that match against Ivanisivich

[poppy35]

Having read some of the derogatory comments regarding the Scottish Nationals it make me feel ashamed to be English some of you people should really look at yourselves and your offensive comments

[Ahsap Man]

poppy35 , please explain the derogatory comments?  Why do you feel ashamed to be English, even if you are are embarrassed by other people''s comments.   

[Ahsap Man]

Newballs, it''s good to see Andy look really strong, his ground strokes have really improved with real depth and penetration, he looks the real deal and capable of winning grand slam.  I actually think the break might work in his favour, Nadal will be spooked, but lets'' see what happens!

[sally]

Murray has beaten Nadal!!  He faces Federer in the final tomorrow!