Cheering on Angus Podgorney at Wimbledon...Again!
Join me as I cheer on Angus Podgorney again at the Wimbledon Men's Final this morning. Can he finally defeat the Blancmanges? We'll see.....
posted by The Blue Devil @ 9:14 AM
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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332 Comments:
Well, well, well. Djokovic has come out and missed the first three shots. A big, big chance for Murray early doors.
And Djokovic wins the points back brilliantly. This one could be a long-un.
Murray squanders the early chance but it will still hearten him that he was able to jump out to that lead.
Murray comes back and wins his first service game to 15.
Some epic rallies going on in this third game - great stuff.
Deuce in Game 3.
Murray has a fourth break point now.
That's another break point missed.
And now a sixth break point.
Missed again. This could be an epic.
And a seventh break point!
Brilliant play from Murray to finish off that game. An early break and the crowd is revved up now.
Now Djokovic has a chance to break right back .
And does! Back on serve - 2-2.
Djokovic holds to 30 for 3-2.
Morning Bob
Nice easy hold by Andy...why couldn't he do that after his break!!!
Murray fires back with an easy service game. 3-3
There are some great rallies out there
When did Wimpleton become not serve and volley!!
Morning, Dave! How are you?
I know - I thought both of these guys were big serve/volley guys?
I'm good
You?
All the players are serve and volley players anyway
Three break points for the Scot
Wow - Murray now with three more break points. That's nine so far.
Murray breaks again!
And a second break! You can't take your eyes off this one.
3-4 Murray.
How's the new house coming?
Still nothing!
Very frustrating
When is your move?
Some sweaty haggis-eaters cheering on Angus in his hometown.
Next Saturday. All systems firing.
Can Murray back up his break unlike last time?
double fault... great start
Double double faults!!
Thanks, mate. Yours will sell - no worries.
Maybe it's nerves - he can't quite believe that he has a chance to lead. He tends to like to make big Braveheart come-backs, right?
I can't believe that Murray wants to get into these long rallies on his serve. Two more break points for Djokovic.
Double break points for the Serb
Ace
Another one please
That's more like it - a fourth ace.
Murray gets it back to Deuce
I like that Djokovic is already arguing with the umpire. Good sign.
Game point for Andy
Murray returning smashes like me at ping-pong.
Break point again
Another break point for the Serb - is that six?
saved
If this goes on like this, it could be the longest final ever!
I can't believe how long these games take
The two semi finals didn't have enough daylight to finish!!
I remember the days when all the big games were done and watching mixed doubles in evening!
HELD!!!
Well - they probably could have finished but the Polish bloke was gaming it - complaining at about 8pm.
I'm waiting for you to say something to me today!!!!
3-5 Murray. He has a huge chance to win this first set now.
Bloody hell - I'd totally forgot. Happy birthday, mate!
Did you get a call from Joel?
Break again and start the next set on your serve
LOVE 30
Thank you!!
Not yet but I normally do
Are you going to boycott the Gold Cup?
I'll post a thread for your birthday after this one ends.
It's the CONCACAF version of the Euros!!!!!
Murray could have broken here... it better not come back to bite him
Djokovic holds
Murray now needs to hold for the first set
Djokovic holds...just. 4-5.
Did you see my post about FSC ending? It's to be replaced by a Fox comedy channel - FXX.
A fifth ace for Murray - two points for the first set now.
Set point!
This is more like it... three set points
YES!!!!!!
ONE SET DOWN
TWO TO GO
First set Murray - could this actually happen? Britons are starting to dream.
Off for a shower, mate.
Off for walkies
I'll be back hopefully
Good morning BD and UWS. I had a wee kip and have missed the action. Will the Pythons be able to provide an update?
WOW! $2.4 million for the winner. I could pay off the mortgage with that
It was deuce and now advantage Murray as the replay showed the ball barely CLIPPED THE LINE.Deuce again and now advantage Murray again.
It's 1-1 after a long deuce . Good for Murray as Dukovic could have broken Murray's serve.
Morning, MUR - back from the shower. On serve at 1-1.
Djokovic holds. 2-1.
It's crossword time....
Djukovic served and easily won the game as he leads 2-1 in the second set.
Hello BD. In the words of Terrance Thomas, it was a real shower.
South vs Iraq kicks off in a U20 World Cup quarter in about ten minutes on ESPNU. I know you're excited about that
Two break points now for Djokovic.
Why has Angus struggled with his serve. He looks knackered/
And Djokovic does break. 3-1 in the second set.
He pulled up a bit on a slide as if he'd tweaked his hip during the first set. He might be laboring a bit.
BUGGER! Djukovic broke serve and leads 3-1/.
Both guys have been struggling with their serve. There were three breaks in that first set. And now another in the second.
I am back and after eating some french toast... Murray loses his serve..... he's going to choke
Hood morning UWS. Elizabeth is baking Cimmanom rolls.
Hood morning MUR
It's a warm 80 degree afternoon in London, at least by Wimpleton standards.
GROOM GROOM, UWS!
They say it about 100 down on the court
Is anyone up for Gold Cup footie today?
Djokovic holds to 30. 4-1 lead now and cruising. I reckon this one could go five sets.
4-1 is a dangerous lead... sounds big but it is just one break
I might be, MUR. UWS is an anti-CONCACAF snob.
Did you see that Spain were eliminated in the U 20 World Cup quarters yesterday? Lost 1-0 to Uruguay in ET.
Angus in real trouble.
Roon looking very posh in the stands.
Roon interested in tennis?
Rooney in the Royal Box today
Mrs. Beckham too
Sir Alex and Vidic were there a couple of day ago
That looked like Keith Richards.
Rooney wearing a BLUE suit!
I didn't see that - interesting result.
That looked CIteh blue as well. Shocker.
More complaining from Djokovic. Good sign.
Murray puts on a hat to confuse us all
Djokovic thinks the ball is out but plays on and then asks for a challenge.. not allowed Novack
Murray holds to 15. 4-2. Now he needs a break.
Murray holds..now break and then were back on serve
The replay showed Djukovic was correct.
A heavier looking Ivan Lendl in the crowd.
Nice cheeky lob by Angus.
Net cord by Murray .... two break points!
Murray broke Djukovic's serve and trails 4-2./
Did you see Murray rifle one right at Lendl during a charity match at Queens... he celebrated so much for whacking his coach!!
First break point blown
He didn't break he serve yet.. maybe now...DUECE!!
Actually, he didn't and I think it's now deuce.
This is the first tennis I have watched in several years.
Advantage Angus. Nice backhand.
I only watch the second week at Wimpleton.
Great crosscourt forehand by Murray.. break point again
Angus's mum is fired up.
I watch the US Open too as well as all of Wimpleton
HE BREAKS... BACK ON LEVEL TERMS!!
aNGUS BROKE SERVE AND TRAILS 4-3.
And Murray does break back! 4-3. On serve again.
Now he needs to hold!!
See 4-1 is a dangerous lead
Murray blowing it after being 30-0 up
I reckon that Angus likes making it harder for himself.
break point... if he wants to win this he has to back up breaks!!
Now it's another break chance for Djokovic. Crikey!
Djokovic has used up his last challenge now. What a crybaby.
Game point to Murray now... come on Agnus
nope
Boys getting up now
I am going to spend a bit of time with them
I'll try and make it back
COME ON ANDY
Another break point.
Saved again - Deuce. I'm betting that this will be the longest final ever.
UWS has some lazy teenagers in the house, clearly.
So Angus has won the last three games. 4-4.
Back from a trip to get milk then had to use the loo.
Djokovic holds and is a game away from winning the second set.
The girls were watching for a little while. Woke up about 45 minutes ago, but have slept in as late as the Nocito boys some days.
What has the world come to. Back in my day, I'd have put a half day down the mine by this point.
Angus trying to save the set here.
Melanie went to a tennis tournament at the country club and said the player from the Czech Republic complained the most and was the loudest. Said the Brit stuck out for being the one with the fairest skin.
I second that, Bob. I would have run several miles , ate brekkies , and got in a game of footie by then
Murray holds for 5-5. This could easily go to a tie-break.
Both Gold Cup matches today are Group A matches being played in the Rose Bowl. Canada vs Martinique kicks off at 5:30 PM and Mexico vs Panama at 8:30 PM.
Djokovic bellyaching again....
Djukovic is acting like a baby.
It was in.
Advantage Angus.
Two break points for Angus now - he's clearly rattled Djokovic.
Now Juice!
Now Juice!
Now 6-5 Angus and the Wimpleton fans going potty
Angus breaks! He can now serve for the second set. Amazing!
Did you see my comment about the Gold Cup matches today? All Gold Cup matches will be on the soon defunct FSC.
Angus now two points from a second set.
I am back... MURRAY SERVES AN ACE FOR THE SECOND SET!!
ONE SET AWAY!!
The family just gave me my gift... an new UNITED SHIRT!!!
WOW! What a way to win the set , with a super b ace. One set each as Angus wins the set 7-5. Will a Scotsman win Wimpleton?
Angus wins the second set!
I hope to see a post of that on the LOB. Well done,mate.
I did see that post. I should be around for those matches. Cheers, mate.
Any comments on my Gold Cup remarks?
Do me a flavor, mate. Get a pic of you in your new shirt, send it to me in an email (not a text) and I'll post a birthday greeting for you after this one ends.
I will definitely be around for Mexico vs Panama, but wasn't sure about the Canucks vs the French ringers/
How could I forget? Happy Birthday, UWS. A great gift and second one could be Angus Pogborny winning Wimpleton.
A latest in the U 20 World Cup quarters . It is South Korea 1 Iraq 1 midway through the first half.
Will do
Thanks MUR
Cheers, mate.
Unusually balmy by wimpleton standards as it is up to the mid 80s. Thankfully it is not too humid.
Done
There were two U 20 quarters yesterday :
France defeated Uzbekistan 4-0
Uruguay defeated Spain 1-0 in ET.
Break point!!!
Angus cruising now. A break point early in the third set.
Murray out of the point but wins a challenge and BREAKS!!!
And after a challenge - Murray does win the first break!
Murray challenges and wins the challenge. Well done, Angus.
Just hold your serve Angus and you'll have a statue next to Fred Perry at Wimpleton
From what was looking like an epic match, this one could be over in straight sets. I don't think anyone could have expected this.
Could this be straight sets... come on
Exactly, UWS - well said. Angus has a real chance of history now.
I thought the Blancmanges won the first set.
Nice easy save... four games away from ending 77 years of hurt!!!
No.. Murray is two sets up!
Wow - Murray holds and has won eight out of the last nine games.
All Murray.. has Djokovic given up... could he get a two break lead!!
Never mind. I just saw the score. I slept through the first set.
Net cord away from love 40
Net cord away from love 40
Does this mean that England can win the World Cup next summer?
Once Djukovic started ranting, his form collapsed.
That net cord better not be the turning point
EXACTLY
England will not win the World Cup next summer.
Djokovic holds... shame
Just got your pic, mate. Nice one. I like that kit much better than last season's. But you're not winning the Premiership in it.
Shut it MUR!!!!
Shut it BD!!!!
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