posted Jan 9, 2007

The only thing depriving Timmy of a Grand Slam win is his (total lack of) personality. Complete and utter dullards like Henman will never win major events in their respective sports. Case in point: Boris Becker. Anyone who does THAT in a restaurant broom cupboard HAS to be a great tennis player - and he was one of the best.

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posted Jan 9, 2007

Ah well, that’s a different argument. Previously you criticised his tennis achievements, which I thought was a bit harsh, but I agree he’s not the most exciting personality.

Then again, neither was Sampras and I don’t think you could call him a failure…?

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posted Jan 9, 2007

True, "Pistol" Pete wasn't exactly the Ozzy Osbourne of tennis, but at least he smiled occasionally. Henman has never once so much as cracked a grin. I've heard some refer to Henman as "Tiger Tim". Give me a break...

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posted Jan 10, 2007

I’ve always assumed that was ironic, you know in the way that very tall people are nicknamed ‘Tiny’ or fat people nicknamed ‘Slim’!

Surely no-one calls Henman ‘Tiger’ without having their tongue firmly in their cheek?

That said, everyone has their own style and character – personally I find Murray’s grumpy demeanour and teenage sulks deeply unattractive, but each to their own…

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posted Jan 10, 2007

I agree, however sulking Murray has just trounced Ljubicic in Australia - at last the Brits will have a shot at winning the Aussie Open. And how about Andy "Slim" Fordham...

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posted Jan 10, 2007

London taxi is obsessed with Tim Henman.
Get a grip man and dont follow his career if he annoys you that much

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posted Jan 10, 2007

Andy Fordham, legend. Nuff said.

Personally I don’t follow tennis players on the basis of their nationality as it’s an individual sport (apart from DC obviously). If Henman or Murray were playing one of my favourite players I wouldn’t want them to win just because they’re Brits though I guess if Murray did win a GS it could encourage more youngsters to play.

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posted Jan 10, 2007

Actually, I'm more obsessed with fools who think Henman ever had a career...

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posted Jan 10, 2007

Weird !!
Whatever.
Whichever way you look at it.
I'd like to think I've better things to do with my time than slag Henman off or his fans.
Which I have btw. Get a life springs to mind or get out more.

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posted Jan 13, 2007

The return of Tim Henman must be good for the team as a whole. I think he will be particularly strong in doubles - what about Henman & Jamie Murray? We now need someone to come through & support Andy Murray in singles for the next few years as Henman won't stand up to 3 matches in 3 days.

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