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Wimbledon men's fianals, the spectators.

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phoenix Sun 14-Jul-19 15:20:16

That chap, behind and to the left of the one in the green jacket.

If he coughs and those shirt buttons can't take the strain, he'll have someone's eye out.

And is Mrs Federer wearing her nightie, or gone into Stepford Wives mode?

MawBroonsback Mon 15-Jul-19 09:04:49

I have always liked the blue and cream uniforms and think blue and white would just look naff. (In the same way that “cricket whites” are in fact cream)
You only have to look at the uniform outfits worn at the likes of Roland Garros to appreciate our linesmen/women. And if they have lumps and bumps, isn’t that real life? They are people doing a job, not fashion models!

GabriellaG54 Mon 15-Jul-19 08:58:28

*Phoenix* phoenix

GabriellaG54 Mon 15-Jul-19 08:56:14

Phoenix
FYI, the UK clothing industry received wisdom that the best way to see if trousers jeans etc fit without trying them on, is to put the waistband (as it is, doubled up) around your neck and, if it meets at the front without strangling you then they will fit your waist.

Luckygirl Mon 15-Jul-19 08:49:37

OOps! - missed the decimal point!

jusnoneed Mon 15-Jul-19 08:15:45

Dark trousers would look so much smarter, pale ones show all the lumps and bumps lol. And polo shirts rather than those badly fitting stripped shirts. I would think they would be much more comfortable too. And those awful belts, it all looks so scruffy.

Well done to Novak, he was battling Federer and the crowd.

GabriellaG54 Mon 15-Jul-19 08:04:50

I agree Day6 and I also noted that the woman's uniform seemed too tight, especially the trousers. Not in a sexy way, just ill-fitting.

GabriellaG54 Mon 15-Jul-19 08:00:15

The guy in royal blue top and white cap looked interesting but may not be without the cap.

Day6 Sun 14-Jul-19 21:51:23

I remarked to OH as we watched the finals that the line judges/officials standing behind the players were bothering me.

Maybe it was just me and I was having an OCD moment, but... as the players have to wear white when they play at Wimbledon (rightly so, imo. I am not a fan of the garish garb worn for cricket or tennis elsewhere) WHY on earth was the uniform SO at odds with the players' whites?

They were wearing blue shirts tucked into CREAM trousers!!!!

Why not white? Their trews looked positively mucky when shown next to Roger's pristine white shorts and socks! I muttered something about bad laundry techniques to OH but he didn't seem as concerned.

I need to have a word with the organisers.

GabriellaG54 Sun 14-Jul-19 21:18:01

Luckygirl

£175m?
I think you'll find it's £1.75m

Whitewavemark2 Sun 14-Jul-19 20:33:55

lucky no? that’s not fair. She has a lovely face, and certainly looks strained at times as she supports her husband. I don’t think I could stand the stress.

LullyDully Sun 14-Jul-19 20:28:39

We went back and forward watching cricket and tennis then the Archers on catch up. Phew.

Luckygirl Sun 14-Jul-19 20:16:04

I always think that Federer's wife looks grumpy and miserable. It is a shame that he lost, but he goes home with a cool £175 million - I could live with failure if that was the reward. smile

Pittcity Sun 14-Jul-19 20:12:26

I watched the tennis on TV and the cricket on my phone. Both down to the wire. DH cooked roast chicken and I balanced it on my knee to eat.
DH is happy that they didn't cancel Country file.

merlotgran Sun 14-Jul-19 19:36:59

We changed channels just in time to see England win the cricket world cup thanks to a brilliant bit of fielding preventing New Zealand from getting the third run.

Even more nail biting than the tennis.

annep1 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:30:37

Anniebach Mrs F appeared to be biting her nails. I need a walk now in the fresh air. Enjoy your evening ladies.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:29:57

I’m watching Poirot until 9

merlotgran Sun 14-Jul-19 19:28:12

Oh flip! I forgot all about The Archers.

Pantglas1 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:25:48

My bum is numb after five hours! So wanted Federer to win but thought younger man would prevail in the end - we’ll done Roger, you gave him a run for his money!

annep1 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:24:18

Just spotted Lilypot's comment. Not just me then.

Grammaretto Sun 14-Jul-19 19:23:25

What's for supper?
I was rooting for Roger
?

MiniMoon Sun 14-Jul-19 19:23:22

Phew, I wonder if they're glad it's over. I feel sorry for Roger, but Novak played the tie breaks so well. ???

nanaK54 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:21:23

Great match!

Whitewavemark2 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:14:31

Yeh-ish to Novak ??

Whitewavemark2 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:13:52

Yeh to Fed???????

Whitewavemark2 Sun 14-Jul-19 19:13:07

phoenix can you see straight?