Administrator Stan Posted September 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted September 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: Some people on Facebook (of course) are saying she's not British. Although her parents arent British she moved to Britain when she was 2 so that's British enough for me You use Facebook too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, Gunnersauraus said: Some people on Facebook (of course) are saying she's not British. Although her parents arent British she moved to Britain when she was 2 so that's British enough for me There's always going to be some but they're no more than tedious bores arguing about what nationality is. It ultimately doesn't matter. You're either happy to see someone reach the pinnacle of their sport thanks to the opportunities and support they received in our country, and be proud of that, or you aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Stan said: You use Facebook too much I actually dont mate. But theres a very high percentage of twats on it. You only have to read a few articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: There's always going to be some but they're no more than tedious bores arguing about what nationality is. It ultimately doesn't matter. You're either happy to see someone reach the pinnacle of their sport thanks to the opportunities and support they received in our country, and be proud of that, or you aren't. I don't really follow tennis so I don't really know. From what I remember konte had only been in britian for a few years and didnt have British parents. So it was a bit of a stretch to call her british. She called herself british so I would still want her to do well however I would probably cheer another British girl over her. However Emma raducanu moved to Britain's when she was two and british life is all she knows so for me that it British Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 Tennis commentary is literally the worst commentary. Just wall to wall generic and obvious statements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted September 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 minute ago, RandoEFC said: Tennis commentary is literally the worst commentary. Just wall to wall generic and obvious statements. Navratilova (?) is terrible. Andrew Castle and a few others can be good. Tracy Austin is grating to listen to as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 This is such a good match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Tennis commentary is literally the worst commentary. Just wall to wall generic and obvious statements. Sounds like football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...Dan Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Incredible that these two teenage girls are showing so much quality and playing such a great match in a major final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 Medical time out for Emma at 5-3 30-40. Not sure what the rules are here because of the visible bleeding on her knee but horrid timing for both players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Great stuff. 6-4 6-3 probably doesn't do Fernandez's performance justice, very good from both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 She's just broken new ground in such an absurd number of ways, first qualifier to win a major, not dropping a single set or even needing a tie break since the first round of qualifying, ranked 150 in the world, being 18 and just doing her A levels, etc, etc, that it almost feels insignificant that she's the first British woman to win a grand slam since Sue Barker won the French, and Sue Barker's so old I had to be told she was a tennis player, not just always a commentator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reluctant Striker Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I think it's good that she won at the first attempt in a final. She wouldn't want a dose of English/British anxiety building. All looks & sounds like she could be a top name for a few years ahead. Crazy that she'll be representing Britain. How many sports haven't England or Britain won at in the last few decades? Now even ticking off Womens tennis after Andy Murray in the mens. Had to look into her Wiki page. Apparently born in Canada, to Romanian nationals parents & now live in Britain. Or Bromley, Kent to be precise. If anyone was wondering what the Brit-Romanian-Canadian thing was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard Posted September 11, 2021 Administrator Share Posted September 11, 2021 Making sure we share the feel good factor with our resident Tennis aficionado @nudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted September 11, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Batard said: Making sure we share the feel good factor with our resident Tennis aficionado @nudge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 I love Tennis. Very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Wish I'd watched it now. Thought it would finish to late but I'm up anyway. This is good because Murray is not going to win anymore majors unfortunately so it gives British tennis fans someone to follow and hopefully encourages the next generation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, RandoEFC said: She's just broken new ground in such an absurd number of ways, first qualifier to win a major, not dropping a single set or even needing a tie break since the first round of qualifying, ranked 150 in the world, being 18 and just doing her A levels, etc, etc, that it almost feels insignificant that she's the first British woman to win a grand slam since Sue Barker won the French, and Sue Barker's so old I had to be told she was a tennis player, not just always a commentator. even I knew she was a tennis player and I dont follow tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted September 12, 2021 Administrator Share Posted September 12, 2021 Glad to wake up to news of her winning. Phenomenal achievement. Fell asleep after the first set through tiredness, definitely wasn't due to the quality of the match as it was very entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 Brilliant from Medvedev. Fully deserved! Your man knows his sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, JoshBRFC said: Brilliant from Medvedev. Fully deserved! Your man knows his sports. Should have put a tenner on it but still well played. I'm glad it's no calendar slam for Novak. Nothing against him really but nobody should dominate that easily in a sport like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 Just now, RandoEFC said: Should have put a tenner on it but still well played. I'm glad it's no calendar slam for Novak. Nothing against him really but nobody should dominate that easily in a sport like this. I actually put £2 in but it had to request the odds and took ages to load on the screen. I only went in as I went to fill the car up and it’s nearby. But had a Medvedev dominant win in my mind before I left the house. I agree, I’m glad he didn’t win the calendar slam. Nothing massively against him, it just didn’t feel right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber JoshBRFC+ Posted September 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted September 12, 2021 Did anyone hear Medvedev refer to a fifa celebration ? Hahah he said only legends will understand. I knew what he meant straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 So happy for Medvedev. Couldn't be happier for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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