I have been watching the rise of Andy Murray for the last 2 years and feel that the bloke is an incredible talent. His recent performance against Federer only goes to prove his talent. But, i struggle to support him, even though his is under the Great Britiain team. He came out and said that he would not support England in the World Cup and complains that he is not supported enough in the English press, so why should the English support him. Respect his talent, as i do with any of the world's best players, but supporting him is too much. What do you feel?
2006-08-17 21:55:43 · 22 answers · asked by ach559 2 in Sports ➔ Tennis
Toughie. Depends how 'British' you feel against how 'English'. I think most people in England would categories themselves as British at the moment, but thinking of yourself as 'English' is increasingly common.
If you're 'British' you're probably happy to cheer on the Murraymeister, but if you're 'English' then you probably feel the same way towards him as the Scots often do towards England. A kind of grudging respect tempered with a degree of grievance.
By taking an 'anyone but England' stance, Murray's probably served to polarise opinion in England further. Mind you, if he wins Wimbledon, I bet it's all forgotten in the hoo-ha afterwards!
Personally? I don't even like tennis!
2006-08-17 22:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
He's obviously very talented, and though I'm not much of a tennis fan, think he's an enjoyable player to watch. I support him more than I did Henman, more because of his character than anything else (plus maybe a little reverse snobbery - I HATE all the wimpish 'Come on, Tim' calls from the Wimbledon crowd); plus, I think he may actually win a tournament one day. I also think Murray has got a point about the English press - an English player would be described as English, a Scotish player is described as British. (I am English).
2006-08-17 22:06:44 · answer #2 · answered by EvilEdd 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Im from Asia so i dont really care about whether he supported England or not in the World Cup but Great Britain tennis fans must be very proud to have a future Wimbledon winner in Andy Murray..after being failed by Tim Henman..Andy has the talent and the determination to beat the top 5 players in the world..Well done coach Brad Gilbert! And more smiles from Andy pleeeeaaaaseeeee....... :)
2006-08-17 22:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by cutiepie 1 · 4⤊ 3⤋
There is a lot of support for Andy down here! We know that he is a great talent, and sometimes we try to pass him off as "British" to hide the fact that he is Scottish. Expect him to be in the top ten in 2-3 years maximum.
2006-08-17 22:09:57 · answer #4 · answered by the man at your window 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I remember him being interviewed before his match at Wimbledon the day the Brits choked out in the Soccer game and he was talking about being upset that the Brits had wankered out. I do not know where you got your info from , but I saw and heard him say the soccer game choke had bothered him. I think it is strange his own country does not support him . I do not see how he wouldn't get support when he is your only viable player. Maybe if he had hired John Lloyd as a coach instead of Gilbert and he was losing you would be happy. Gilbert and him could have been clones on the court as far as their demeanor goes, that was a good hire by Murray.
2006-08-17 23:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's good to have a potential champion, that says what he wants and doesn't tow the bland party line of contemporary sportsmen, all that ambassador/ noble stuff. I hope he stays bolshy and insults the press whenever he can, loses his temper on court, cries, screams, any thing not to be so dull. Go Murray!
2006-08-17 22:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by cobra 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The guy is Scottish why should he support the England football team He plays for the British tennis team because the is no Scottish tennis team that is recognized at international level.
2006-08-17 22:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 2⤋
He's a great talent, and proved it by beating Federer.
He's Scottish, so he doesn't support England (which is a country, another part of Great Britain). He's young, so he will learn diplomacy before too long, which will create better relationships between the English, him and the media.
2006-08-17 23:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Blueski2050 2 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Like you, I do respect his talent, and would generally always support a British player - however, his comments about not supporting England really irked me and it is clear that he thinks of himself as Scots not British so that makes it much harder for me to support him. I very much agree with carps9xb's comments and I am one of those people who is beginning to see myself more as English than British as this nation becomes more split - it is a shame but such are the times in which we live.
2006-08-17 22:10:05 · answer #9 · answered by peggy*moo 5 · 4⤊ 4⤋
the "not supporting england" was a bad political move- in fact stating that he would support paraguay was worse
stating that he wasn't interested in football would have been a better spin
he has annoyed his english fans- so that is why he hasn't the support
I like the game- but he lack charisma
2006-08-17 22:10:36 · answer #10 · answered by steve g 1 · 3⤊ 3⤋