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I would back anyone to beat Murray (the scottish racist!)
How does that feel murray to have a taste of your own medicine
How does that feel murray to have a taste of your own medicine
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Lets all laugh at scotland as they would at the English
Ha ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha ha
So they all rolled over and murray fell out........
i remember tninking to myself in the 1980s how awful it would be if Britain had a world class tennis player we could support in Grand Slam finals
Well its murray that created the English/Scottish divide. The racist
People don't forget,thats why he dosn't get as much support as he derserves (well from the English anyhow)
YOU READ TOO MANY ENGLISH TABLOIDS
Murray identifies himself primarily as "Scottish, but also British".[63][64] Prior to Wimbledon 2006, Murray caused some public debate[65] when he was quoted as saying he would "support anyone but England" at the 2006 World Cup. He received large amounts of hate mail on his website as a result.[66] It was also reported (incorrectly, it turned out) that Murray had worn a Paraguay shirt on the day of England's World Cup match with the South American team.[65]
Murray explained that his comments were said in jest during a light-hearted interview with sports columnist Des Kelly,[67] who asked him if he would be supporting Scotland in the World Cup, in the knowledge that Scotland had failed to qualify for the tournament.[68] Kelly stated another tabloid had later "lifted a couple of them [comments] into a 'story' that took on a life of its own and from there the truth was lost" and that he despaired over the "nonsensical criticism".[69]
Murray protested that he is "not anti-English and never was"[63] and he expressed disappointment over England's subsequent elimination by Portugal.[70] In an interview with Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live, Tim Henman confirmed that the remarks had been made in jest and were only in response to Murray being teased by Kelly[67] and Henman.[71] He also stated that the rumour that Murray had worn a Paraguay shirt was untrue.[71]
In an interview with Gabby Logan for the BBC's Inside Sport programme, Murray said that he was both Scottish and British and was comfortable and happy with his British identity.[72] He said he saw no conflict between the two and was equally proud of them. He has also pointed out that he is quarter English with some of his family originating from Newcastle, his coach is Scottish and that his then girlfriend, Kim Sears, is English.[73]
Murray identifies himself primarily as "Scottish, but also British".[63][64] Prior to Wimbledon 2006, Murray caused some public debate[65] when he was quoted as saying he would "support anyone but England" at the 2006 World Cup. He received large amounts of hate mail on his website as a result.[66] It was also reported (incorrectly, it turned out) that Murray had worn a Paraguay shirt on the day of England's World Cup match with the South American team.[65]
Murray explained that his comments were said in jest during a light-hearted interview with sports columnist Des Kelly,[67] who asked him if he would be supporting Scotland in the World Cup, in the knowledge that Scotland had failed to qualify for the tournament.[68] Kelly stated another tabloid had later "lifted a couple of them [comments] into a 'story' that took on a life of its own and from there the truth was lost" and that he despaired over the "nonsensical criticism".[69]
Murray protested that he is "not anti-English and never was"[63] and he expressed disappointment over England's subsequent elimination by Portugal.[70] In an interview with Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live, Tim Henman confirmed that the remarks had been made in jest and were only in response to Murray being teased by Kelly[67] and Henman.[71] He also stated that the rumour that Murray had worn a Paraguay shirt was untrue.[71]
In an interview with Gabby Logan for the BBC's Inside Sport programme, Murray said that he was both Scottish and British and was comfortable and happy with his British identity.[72] He said he saw no conflict between the two and was equally proud of them. He has also pointed out that he is quarter English with some of his family originating from Newcastle, his coach is Scottish and that his then girlfriend, Kim Sears, is English.[73]
Also I think you'll find that the vast majority of Scots supported Henman and also most English athletes,it is only the football team that some of us don't support.
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