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Listed below are comments made by ArgieWizard between Thursday, 25th June 2009 and Monday, 12th October 2009.

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Maradona singing in the rain 3:19pm on 12 Oct 2009 Great to see Pablo Aimar back in the side, setting up the first goal with a slide rule pass with the outside of his foot. :)
Can James answer England call? 10:32am on 08 Oct 2009 Kirkland I do feel has the most natural goalkeeping talent but can never string a long run of games to get form together in. Foster's high profile errors are a result of playing for Manchester United, not just being a goalkeeper. James has a clanger in him in every single 90 minutes, usually missing or misjudging a cross or racing after a ball miles out of his jurisdiction as a keeper. Carson can't be considered as playing in Championship. Robinson might play his way into the spot over the season at Blackburn, I hope he does.

I still think realistically Green is the current number 1. I'd like to see him, Robinson and Kirkland go to South Africa, though I fear James is always going to be involved in this upcoming tournament.
Running Hungaroring 2:58pm on 04 Aug 2009 There appears to be an embarrassing puddle situated between your legs in that picture there...
Brits in pieces 3:47pm on 25 Jun 2009 Zootmac to use a well worn phrase; you cannot be serious.
Brits in pieces 3:46pm on 25 Jun 2009 Our kes:

The point is Murray's extra wealth is a result of his success. He has earned it and can spend his Fred Perry sponsorship money on haircuts and buying his bird D&G sunglasses or whatever. Why should his funding for tennis outgoings be cut simply because his success has afforded him a large disposable income? It's like me turning up to my job one day, and the company saying "Right you've earned a promotion and a pay rise, well done! Unfortunately you need to buy your own computer to work at, and pay for the electricty you use here."

But then your jibe about Murray's hair cut has just gone to show your vitriol directed at the funding, however well intended, is driven by either jealousy or cynicism at Murray's success so I've decided not to take your opinions too seriously.
Brits in pieces 12:18pm on 25 Jun 2009 Our Kes:

He's earned that much 'prize' money because he's a decent player - and it complements the funding (or to make a point, 'wage') like a bonus would to chief executives at successful businesses. Murray's job is to compete in a sport where doing well is rewarded with extra money. He shouldn't have to use his fairly obtained prize money to pay for what is funded by the Association for other players.

As to sponsorship, brands target successful players like Murray to boost their products. Again these earnings are extra monetary rewards based on Murray's high profile in the sport. It isn't his fault.

Essentially you're saying that because Murray has proven that he can be successful in sport, now he should suffer for it by reducing his funding. I have no doubt he could afford it (probably him, his brother and Robson and then some) but that isn't the point.

I know full well what grass roots means so yes I didn't reply exactly to what you said. I think our 8, 9, 10 and 11 year olds need to stop being obese (over 10% if I remember rightly) before they pick up racquets, however.
Brits in pieces 11:49am on 25 Jun 2009 43.
Yes I know, we'll cut the funding to the sole British tennis player capable of making it to the Final of a Grand Slam tournament, and divide it between a host of less talented, less athletic players whose dream is to make it into the second week.

Ludicrous.
Brits in pieces 11:37am on 25 Jun 2009 To be honest, any 'sports' blog that links to Jordan's twitter and some image of an actor from Neighbours for references/laughs should be taken with a sack of salt as it is.
Brits in pieces 11:25am on 25 Jun 2009 Robson got a wildcard because I believe Junior champions from the previous year are given them automatically (or something along those lines).

She was brilliant to watch and for a FIFTEEN YEAR OLD girl, don't forget, did tremendously - though I won't complain at a few more hours of Hantuchova on TV :)
Brits in pieces 11:11am on 25 Jun 2009 I think it's ironic that Robbo starts a paragraph "The lasses are no better" after already talking about O'Brien and Stoop.

It's even more ironic given that the paragraph then talks about Baltacha who's positvely manly.

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