New Balls, Please

[maaarsh]

Not trying to restart a discussion, but worth noting for the serendipity of this coming back up just now -

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/9816922/Spain-accused-of-a-doping-cover-up-as-doctor-implicated-in-cyclings-Operation-Puerto-scandal-goes-on-trial.html

[jayjayoghani]

mmmm

 

But despite Fuentes freely admitting to working with professional footballers and tennis players as well as cyclists, the Spanish authorities have ruled that the case will only cover his involvement in cycling.

[maaarsh]

Fuentes has been quoted as saying he could have the Spanish world and european football wins taken away if he spoke.

 

The way Barcelona have taken a selection of short, physically slight players who in previous years would be technically gifted but not the strongest or fittest, and got them playing with the strength, speed and stamina of 6 foot 4 Ghanians is really 'impressive'.

[maaarsh]

Wanderersways favourite Andy 'British' Murray is up a break in the first against Roger.

[maaarsh]

Should be 2 breaks really - playing very solidly so far, always looks the winner in longer rallys.

[maaarsh]

6-4 first set, hope the next 2 are that simple.

[DazBob]

Our Andy has denfinitely got a whole new mind set since his Wimbledon win. To win the toss, choose ends instead of serving first and then attack Federer from the off is the sign of someone who thinks he can win against anyone.

 

Come on our Andy.

[maaarsh]

Eugh, only man to threaten a break but loses the tie breaker.

[maaarsh]

Break up in the 3rd now.

[maaarsh]

So far this is comfortably the best Murray has ever served in a big match - Federer has never got near him, aces for fun, but still a very high percentage too.

[maaarsh]

3rd set in the bag.

[famouswanderer]

come on roger, pull it back

[zurichwhite]

Those two tie breaker losses would have done in the former Murray but he's definitely mentally and physically tougher now. Should be another good final but Djokovic is on fire at the moment.

[Smiley]

5-2 to Murray. Federer serving.

[DazBob]

Come on our Andy.

 

5-2 up now in the final set. Showing real character, especially as you'd have thunk that Federer would've had the momentum after levelling at 2 sets each.

 

Just spotted that the BBC reporter is called Ben Dirs.

[Smiley]

Very good win. He can be British for the weekend now.

[superjohnmcginlay]

Good win thought he'd blown it after losing the tie break

 

Well done

[bolty58]

Here's hoping for his usual fall at the last hurdle.

[Underpants]

I'm warming to Murray. Undies likes a winner.

 

I've upgraded him to just a Scottish cunt.

[DazBob]

Here's hoping for his usual fall at the last hurdle.

 

Never mind, maybe next year will be Hewitt's year.

Edited January 25, 2013 by DazBob

[Alf Hartigan]

Was on top throughout, well done Murray lad.

 

 

[Traf]

Yes, well done, our Andy.

 

It's fantastic when someone you've always supported cracks the big time.

[Sweep]

Here's hoping for his usual fall at the last hurdle.

 

I don't know what he did to you in that lift that has made you so bitter, but you may want to consider getting over it

[jazza]

Take it he's British again unless he loses

 

At least bolty's consistant.. He always detests him

Edited January 25, 2013 by jazza

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Well done Murray- I thought he'd be another Henman and never win a major- he's proved me wrong.