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May 29, 2022 12:32:44 GMT
Post by Rufus Firefly on May 29, 2022 12:32:44 GMT
Is it absolutely necessary to shout, scream and grunt every time you hit the ball. If I was in charge I would dock them a point every time that happened . I have never heard Federer make a noise when playing You mention Roger. Is he playing Wimbledon. I've got a feeling he may be about to retire. The greatest tennis player of them all in my book. A pleasure to watch. |
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Post by sootycat on May 29, 2022 12:58:20 GMT
I have a feeling he is missing this year, but will be back next year.
I hope this is true, I would be very sad to see him go.
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Post by sootycat on Jun 1, 2022 10:58:31 GMT
Well done Nadal  |
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Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 1, 2022 11:51:33 GMT
Well done Nadal  The guy is a force of nature on clay. |
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Jun 1, 2022 13:46:41 GMT
Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 1, 2022 13:46:41 GMT
Women's tennis from Surbiton on the red button.
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Jun 2, 2022 13:16:51 GMT
Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 2, 2022 13:16:51 GMT
Andy Murray on court at surbiton. Red button coverage.
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Post by sootycat on Jun 2, 2022 20:38:52 GMT
I must check Surbiton tomorrow…I keep forgetting it.
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Post by sootycat on Jun 5, 2022 20:24:57 GMT
Well done Rafa.
My goodness, he is a force to be reckoned with on clay.
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Jun 9, 2022 19:51:51 GMT
Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 9, 2022 19:51:51 GMT
Sad to relate Sue Barker will be presenting her last Wimbledon. It's unclear whether it was her own decision.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2022 20:10:38 GMT
It was her decision. She had been offered a new three year contract. She decided to quit for a number of reasons, including the death of her mother.
“Basically I just feel the time is right. It has been my dream job and I have loved every minute of it working so many great colleagues who I am going to miss so much.
“When I started I never thought I would manage 30 years. I had actually made up my mind to leave in 2017 because the hours were becoming very long and quite challenging. That would have been 25 years and seemed a good time, but I am so glad I made the decision to stay on. I’m very happy to be leaving with no regrets and on my own terms while I am still on top of the job, it just feels like the right time to go and leave it to others.”
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Jun 9, 2022 20:51:29 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2022 20:51:29 GMT
Here's what she said about her mum's death and her decision to quit:
“My mum was always so interested in my broadcasting career, and we would speak every evening. When something like that happens it does make you reassess life, which is another reason I think this is the right time.”
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Jun 10, 2022 9:00:36 GMT
Post by marion on Jun 10, 2022 9:00:36 GMT
I can remember some years ago under a different regime when rumour had it they definitely did want to get rid of her. Martina came on as a guest and went nuts, it was hilarious. Sort of “what’s all this about you being replaced as anchor, you’re a grand slam winner!”.
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Post by sootycat on Jun 10, 2022 10:43:02 GMT
Sad she is going, she has been a great Wimbledon anchor....just as long as they don't replace her with Mark Petchy!!
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Jun 10, 2022 19:13:12 GMT
Post by Rufus Firefly on Jun 10, 2022 19:13:12 GMT
Sad she is going, she has been a great Wimbledon anchor....just as long as they don't replace her with Mark Petchy!! It's what nightmares are made of. Sue was also a great Graǹdstand anchor. Śhe will be missed thats for sure. |
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Post by sootycat on Jun 12, 2022 10:44:29 GMT
My favourite grass court tournament this week...Queens (although I loved it back in the day when it was sponsored by Stella Artois and done out in green and red)  |
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