Federer

I think that Andy is shy. Each to his own. He has put a huge amount of effort into reaching the final. I love Roger to bits...but I shall be yelling for Andy on this occasion.

We're unusual in this country in that we expect our sporting heroes to be nice people; anyone with the determination to achieve at such a high level is totally focussed on that goal and doesn't actually want to chat about it [and certainly not when they've just lost ].....

Yes, perhaps that's it Butty. I just long for him to put the interviewers in their place, though, instead of looking so uncomfortable every time he speaks to them. Perhaps if he wins we'll see a very different side of him today. Can't wait for this match!

Well, Murray is certainly not of the "Hey, look at me" type of character!

As I posted on the other thread, I think he is awkward in front of the camera, maybe shy, does not play to the media, and is deeply private. He doesn't smooze, and refuses to respond to ridiculous questions. He keeps to the game of tennis. I admire him.

Go Andy!

I'm intrigued by the way Murray constantly averts his eyes when being interviewed. I'm not sure if he's uncomfortable, shy, or simply pissed off with the way the TV interviewers speak to him. He seems to slip into the same dour mood every time, yet we know he's not really like that in every day situations.

Henman and Murray - not exactly charismatic, are they? When I see one of them being interviewed, my eyes glaze over. No, of course it doesn't mean they are not good tennis players but it would be nice if Britain had someone with a bit of personality!

Whaitrose has a very good imitation of Magnums - two different flavours. But they come in packs of three which causes me devilish temptation.

Great! Thanks, I'm fed up of running nose all the time.
Actually it is the only bit of me that can run!

They are mini Magnums so I can have twice as many.
* jeni* Ive' got you a jar of fresh Backwell honey.I'll bring it next time we meet.

My heart says Federer, but i'll be pleased for Murray if he wins

No!

Much more important! Should there be a limit on how many magnums a GNer can eat?

Good point, Maniac. The ladies match is so one-sided. The Williams sisters need to get a new life! How about bowls?

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soop I've become addicted to Magnums especially the Magnum Infinity minis.I've laid in a supply for tomorrow.
Federer is a great player but I would love to see Murray win.

Should there be a limit on number of times a champion can compete?

Magnums it is, Butter ...very dark choc, preferably!

I've never warmed to Murray but, having watched the replay yesterday was very moved by how emotional he was when he won. Given that Federer has [if it is at all possible] improved his game and is on the way back to being top seed again, he could possibly win Wimbledon next year..this is Andy's 'moment in time' and, with tennis being the most gladiatorial of sports the whole arena will be behind him. Fortune favours the brave. C'mon Andy!

It's the other way around for me, soop. My heart says Andy, but my head says Federer! I'll raise a Magnum to you as I watch (that's the ice cream - not the bottle - it's the only time I eat them!)

My heart says, Federer. He is a joy to watch. My head says, Andy. We live in Scotland. He has had to battle his way thus far. Cannot wait for the moment when the match begins. I shall be a jibbering wreck at the close of play.

OH will be rooting for Federer and I really like the man but I can't help supporting the underdog... just for once I'd like it to be our man (or Scotland's man) that wins.. but I don't know if I can stand the strain because I'm sure it will be