next »

[Aileen]

Indeed, Ruthie.  I have yet to read an article which hasn't condemned the way Andy was treated, and in some way that might have a positive spin-off, i.e. that our tennis correspondents will once and for all fully appreciate just how much Britain owes to Andy for the invaluable part he has played in our country's sporting history.

[Iluvandy]

Thanks for that Aileen.    Why the crowd behaved like that is a mystery but I think alcohol may have played a part.    Probably some mindless idiots who just went along with whoever shouted loudest i.e. Fed fans.    I think we will now have to stop talking about "home" advantage for Andy.

[OldScotSupport]

Thanks for that Aileen.    Why the crowd behaved like that is a mystery but I think alcohol may have played a part.    Probably some mindless idiots who just went along with whoever shouted loudest i.e. Fed fans.    I think we will now have to stop talking about "home" advantage for Andy.

Alcohol had absolutely nothing to do with the disgraceful behaviour. It was to do with a deep-rooted hatred of Andy, coupled with an overwhelming love for Federer.

[Iluvandy]

Alcohol had absolutely nothing to do with the disgraceful behaviour. It was to do with a deep-rooted hatred of Andy, coupled with an overwhelming love for Federer.

If that's the case there is quite a large section of that crowd in need of help.

[teejay1]

If that's the case there is quite a large section of that crowd in need of help.

In all honesty I think we established that after the match lol.

Seriously though, I do think some of it was fuelled by a certain amount of alcohol. The rest was because Andy won Olympic gold and Federer didn't, and Andy also beat Federer in Shanghai.

I think Fed's fans are getting just a bit scared of our Andy.

[Murray Magic]

Although there has been much debate about the crowd at the O2 it is impossible to say what nationalities were involved as there have been reports of Scottish people booing etc. 
I think the only place that Andy feels truly comfortable in is when he comes properly home i.e. Scotland.  He has made no bones lately about loving being home and missing Scotland and how much it means to him to return here. Also it has been widely reported about the tennis centre that he is hopeful of collaborating with the Scottish Government to open.

The idiots at the O2 regardless of their nationality may have done more damage than they realise – will Andy play DC if the ties are not in Scotland?  What happened the other night may have put him off. 

I have been to the DC ties at Braehead, both times when Andy played there and the reception he got would have brought tears to anyone’s eyes, it was amazing and you could see it physically lift him.  That crowd was predominantly Scottish, however, I spoke to several English real tennis fans who were all in awe of Andy and a 100% behind him. 

Scotland has had a good share of the DC ties and it has been brilliant but I think it would be a shame to deprive the real tennis fans in the rest of the UK  of the opportunity to watch the team and in particular Andy Murray for I can say it was an experience that I will never forget.

Let’s hope the idiots from the other night do not have the last word.

[xxdanixx]

I don't know if this is true or not,but just saw there,that according to somebody on twitter  Andy & Kim flew to Dubai yesterday!Using up those tickets he was awarded at the Commonwealth Games dinner possibly?