delboy Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 watch tim henman scoot to the quarter finals before getting knocked out (again....), i hate the way the little poof clentches his fist when he wins a crucial point, so british.... why doesnt he face facts the likes of federer and hewitt are so much better than him, but hey us brits love a loser dont we?and worth watching the coverage for when john mcenroe is commentating - says it as it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 A lot of the top players do the whole clenched fist/ fist pump thing. I don't think it's arrogant or 'poof-ish' - just a reflection of the levels of concentration and intensity that they're under.And he *knows* they're better than him - have you ever heard him say otherwise? I personally feel really sorry for the guy for all the slights and shitty press he gets. He's consistently in the world top ten rankings (currently 9th), which to be fair is no easy achievement. So what if he never wins a major - who the fuck are we to criticise. What are we in the top ten world rankings of, apart from being moaney gits who only support people who win all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I don't Henman's ever going to win anything, he's simply not good enough.Agree about Johnny Mac, the man's a legend, could do with more characters like him on the court these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone G Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 What are we in the top ten world rankings of' date=' apart from being moaney gits who only support people who win all the time?[/quote'] yeh but we dont get a shitload of publicity and money for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yes you're right - how dare he get paid to play tennis, I mean it's only his job?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Yes you're right - how dare he get paid to play tennis' date=' I mean it's only his job?![/quote']If I was that shit at my job I'd get the sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Machine Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I must admit, I can't stand all that 'C'MON TIM!' rubbish, between points, buy hey, fair play to the geezer for coming back every year. You've got to use every possible thing to your advantage, and if he gets geed up by the crowd etc, then fair cop. Personally I would love to see him win Wimbledon. I don't think he will, and I won't be losing any sleep over it, but give the boy his dues. So would you rather him say 'Yep, I accept that Federer and Hewitt are better than me, so I won't bother turning up'???? And anyway, getting to the Quarter Finals of Wimbledon is hardly an achievement representative of a loser. That sounds like a 'tryer' to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I ahve to agree with charlotte about henman, the press coverage he gets can be tiresome and annoying and sometimes i dislike how he comes across hinself as wel, but he is actually a very good tennis player. If everyone of his level or worse quit, then we'd have very few tennis players. The point of the major cahmpionships like wimbledon is that they are won by truly outstanding players and won many times by the true greats of the game. Not winning does not automatically make you a bad player. I am sure he will never win wimbledon, his best years are behind him, unfortunately for him old pistol pete was still around when he had some of his best chances. With federer here now tim doesn't really have chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzHines Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Everyone loves a good moan about tim....He is a very good tennis player...probably the most attacking player on the circuit...and if he could match roddicks/federer/hewitts power then he would most certainly be winning major titles...but he cant so pfft....And yes he is a top 10 player for a reason and is normally seeded about 5 for all competitions because he is probably the most consistant player on the circuit (barring federer) because he gets the quarters of almost every comp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haigyman Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 If I was that shit at my job I'd get the sack.that shit? like...rated 9th best in the world at it.fucking hell your work must be pretty strict, i reckon i'm about the 3287429th best coffee shop guy in the world, yet thankfully tesco keep me on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 that shit? like...rated 9th best in the world at it.fucking hell your work must be pretty strict' date=' i reckon i'm about the 3287429th best coffee shop guy in the world, yet thankfully tesco keep me on.[/quote']They should have a coffee shop guy tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haigyman Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 They should have a coffee shop guy tournament.i wouldn't get past qualifying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 He could be blue, have tennis rackets for arms, and a tiny tennis racket penis; it doesn't change the fact that NEIGHBOURS IS OFF FOR 2 WEEKS! BASTARDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haigyman Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 He could be blue' date=' have tennis rackets for arms, and a tiny tennis racket penis; it doesn't change the fact that NEIGHBOURS IS OFF FOR 2 WEEKS! BASTARDS![/quote']i wish someone would set up torrents so we could download it from australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 BAck on to tennisAndrew Murray won his opening round in straight sets today, if he wins his next round whihc is likely to be against a seeded opponent, then the hype machine will go into overdrive.Also maria sharapova won her match today in straight sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Amy* Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 A break from Neighbours makes me appreciate it more. Or something like that...I'm looking forward to chilling out with some strawbs and watching Wimbledon. I hope Roddick wins this year after another Queens victory and last year's final defeat. He more than deserves it. Best of luck to Andrew Murray too, what an impressive showing in the US Juniors win last year. Ah, gotta love the tennis.I must say I don't have much love for Tim, but it would be nice if Henmania could have their moment of happiness. Maybe.I was right beside Wimbledon yesterday. Quite fancied a look but all the matches had finished. And I'd spent all my money in Camden. Oh dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Also maria sharapova won her match today in straight sets. Thank god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Android Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Tim looks like he could be heading for an embarrassing first round defeat. currently 2 sets down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tv tanned Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Tim looks like he could be heading for an embarrassing first round defeat. currently 2 sets down.yes, it's making my bad day much better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 aww. you have to feel sorry for him. theres so much pressure to do well every year cause he's british... and to go out in the first round.... eeek. at least there is that new scottish dude who we may have a chance with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tv tanned Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 see he has won the third set, still a tall order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 can i use this thread as an excuse to post pictures of hot tennis chicks? i think i can:maria sharapovajelena dokicana ivanovicdaniela hantuchovaand a picture of martina hingis just cause she was my fave.anyone got any other faves? to be honest i'd never heard of ana ivanovic until this months arena, but she looks hot so i thought i'd share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 jelena dokic.She's well built for an athlete isn't she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 and to bring it back to the main event, henman looks to be controlling his match now. some fine tennis he be playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Ethereal Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 jelena dokicHoly shit...Where did her boobs appear from? havent heard of her for a while. Is she playing at Wimbledon this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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