He's an absolute legend. A winner and a really engaging, bright guy.
His response in this press conference is wonderful and a great moment for equality:
It's a documented fact that Scots will support England playing against teams other than Scotland as my Scottish friends did in the World Cup against France for example. Maybe the poster doesn't have any Scottish friends and so isn't aware of this.It's an undocumented fact that Scots will support anyone playing against England, it's their heritage and culture, but many choose not to be quite so public about it.
Bit like the top 6. Is it the same with the old firm?i confirm that most of us support Scotland and whoever is playing England. I have no anomosity to anyone English but your media is so biased it forces you
If it's the "joke" where he went to watch Jamaica Vs England football friendly wearing a Jamaican replica shirt and supporting Jamaica - yeah, hilarious, my sides still hurt now!
It's an undocumented fact that Scots will support anyone playing against England, it's their heritage and culture, but many choose not to be quite so public about it.
I admire his sporting achievements, but I still think of him as Scottish first, British second [and a bit of a nob too]
The question is whether now that you know the anecdote is false, has your view of AM changed?Sorry chap, my memory isn't what it used to be ...
Apologies for my misleading post.
I have never been a fan of his after his comments about the England football team, but I have to say he does now seem to be a decent guy who is grafting very hard to keep playing the sport he loves. Fair play to him.
I’m English why would I support Andy Murray?It was a joke made to Tim Henman in an interview over 20 years ago.
He's Scottish - why would he support the English football team ?
Tennis players play under the GB banner not separate countries.I’m English why would I support Andy Murray?
Great athlete and has raised the level of tennis in this country.
Yes they do, but he quickly picks up a St Andrews flag, rather than a Union Jack in the main when he wins. (I would in his position as well).Tennis players play under the GB banner not separate countries.
Yes they do, but he quickly picks up a St Andrews flag, rather than a Union Jack in the main when he wins. (I would in his position as well).
Yeah but you can prove anything with FactsMurray Really does live rent free in some peoples head.
British tennis champion Andy Murray has revealed he didn't like it when Alex Salmond unfurled a Scottish flag after his historic triumph over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year.
In his most pointed comments to date on the Scottish independence debate, Murray added that he had been competing for Britain for 16 years, and that he did not know who he would play for if there was an independent Scotland.
Murray said in an interview with the Sunday Times Style magazine that he met the first minister when Ireturned home to Scotland after the US Open in 2012.
"He seemed perfectly nice to me but I didn't like it when he [Salmond] got the Scottish flag up at Wimbledon."
The Olympic gold medallist added: "I started competing for Great Britain when I was 11. I'm 27 now and I've been competing for Great Britain for 16 years."
Earlier this year, Murray said he would not comment on the referendum because he did not have a vote himself. Speaking at the BNP Paribas Open in March, he said: "I don't know a whole lot about politics, and I have made that mistake in the past and it's caused me a headache for seven or eight years of my life and a lot of abuse. So I wouldn't consider getting involved in something like that ever again."
Murray was referring to the furore that followed his joke before the 2006 World Cup that he would be supporting "anyone but England".
A spokesman for Salmond said: "Andy is reigning Wimbledon champion and a great Scottish tennis player. He has made it clear a number of times he doesn't want to comment on Scottish politics. Everyone should just accept that and let him get on with playing tennis."
Yet he still sports the flag - funny that some people don’t see it. Talk is cheap, actions speak louder.Murray Really does live rent free in some peoples head.
British tennis champion Andy Murray has revealed he didn't like it when Alex Salmond unfurled a Scottish flag after his historic triumph over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year.
In his most pointed comments to date on the Scottish independence debate, Murray added that he had been competing for Britain for 16 years, and that he did not know who he would play for if there was an independent Scotland.
Murray said in an interview with the Sunday Times Style magazine that he met the first minister when Ireturned home to Scotland after the US Open in 2012.
"He seemed perfectly nice to me but I didn't like it when he [Salmond] got the Scottish flag up at Wimbledon."
The Olympic gold medallist added: "I started competing for Great Britain when I was 11. I'm 27 now and I've been competing for Great Britain for 16 years."
Earlier this year, Murray said he would not comment on the referendum because he did not have a vote himself. Speaking at the BNP Paribas Open in March, he said: "I don't know a whole lot about politics, and I have made that mistake in the past and it's caused me a headache for seven or eight years of my life and a lot of abuse. So I wouldn't consider getting involved in something like that ever again."
Murray was referring to the furore that followed his joke before the 2006 World Cup that he would be supporting "anyone but England".
A spokesman for Salmond said: "Andy is reigning Wimbledon champion and a great Scottish tennis player. He has made it clear a number of times he doesn't want to comment on Scottish politics. Everyone should just accept that and let him get on with playing tennis."