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Most will not know and Andy Murray never really mentions it but he is very lucky to be alive today after the Dumblane shootings. The children killed at the time were all in the gym at the school and Andy's class were actually walking accross to the gym when the shootings happened. Rather than just crumble he trained his exceptional talent and has acheived the very top of his chosen discipline - personally I think people who do this deserve awards - he is currently the very best in the world at a very popular game. His familly were not privaledged and has had to work exceptionally hard to do this - he has not just won a game & TBH that is quite insulting as a remark about any top sportsman, especially individual sports where the dedication required to reach the top is phenominal - most people in life just 'do a job' one in several hundred million are the very best! I don't know him but everybody that does compliments him and his personality highly - it is the impression he gives during interviews that may make him a bit 'cold' to some people. Well Done Andy, you have harnessed you talent and made the country proud!

Take a chainsaw and tell them you don't take rejection well? Sorry. I'll get my coat

Wingnut, agree with all you say except "defending us and protecting us". Our soldiers are dying and being maimed to pander to an ally they are not defending or protecting us by fighting in Afghanistan. I see where Jeff is coming from. However I say he should get a knighthood for bringing a lot of pride to the people of these islands. It's what we have been missing. I'm not proud to be British as much as I used to be, Andy Murray has redressed the balance slightly.

Maybe for being the best!?!? Could you do that?

Well said Fraser. Couldn't agree more. :t-up:

Only one hand left to type with and not sitting comfortably Doesn't bear thinking about.

Magnificent effort by the lad to beat a dominant world number one in straight sets at the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world! Find it really sad taht people have to take that away from here, all i see on facebook is people bad mouthing the guy, He's spent a life dedicated to his sport and career, and that work has paid off, really saddens me that people cant just be happy for a man they dont even know typical British attitude

is this sold wuv?