Just announced his retirement. Aussie Open looks like his final tournament although he hopes to make Wimbledon his last hoorah.
Absolute legend who’s done Scotland proud and a thoroughly decent chap.
He’s one of our own......
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11-01-2019 01:45 AM #1@hibs.net private member
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11-01-2019 03:18 AM #2Coaching Staff
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Tennis won’t be the same for me beyond Andy Murray, the greatest sportsman Britain has seen in my opinion, and contrary to what people would have you believe, a right down to earth character. Hopefully the Murray’s are allowed to build their vision for tennis in Scotland fairly soon.
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11-01-2019 03:42 AM #3Testimonial Due
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Hear hear we will miss you Andy. You turned tennis into Scottish pub viewing and did Scotland proud. And a Hibby to boot. Originally Posted by May2116
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11-01-2019 04:40 AM #4'S' Form
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Greatest Scottish sporting legend......proud to call him a fellow hibby. Named my son after him.... Originally Posted by Frazerbob
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11-01-2019 05:39 AM #5Testimonial Due
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Heartbreaking watching his press conference.
Injury might have cut short his career but it won’t take away the legacy and impact he has had on the country and sport.
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11-01-2019 06:10 AM #6NamelessLeft by mutual consent!
The only reason I've watched any tennis over the last 10 years has been to see Andy. It's been some journey, and watching him win the US Open is one of my favourite sporting moments. His record at the Oz Open is unbelievable, something like 7 final appearances - maybe this will finally be the year he goes one better.
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Scottish sporting legend simple as. Has provided an amazing roller coaster with his monumental games and performances. A glorious talent and fantastic he was able to get over the hurdle and be a multiple major winner plus 2 Olympics and Davis cup. He owes nobody anything as he bared his soul, emotions and fantastic ability for all to see. Well done Andy.
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Originally Posted by JimBHibees
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His achievements are simply phenomenal.
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11-01-2019 06:41 AM #9Coaching Staff
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Sad stuff listening to one of Britain's greatest sportsmen announcing that the pain is too much and he may have to retire sooner than he really wanted to. He brought us so many great memories, particularly the Wimbeldon victory in 2013 - Have to wish him all the best. Looks like now is the time for him to step back and put his health and future life first - good luck to him whatever he finally does! Would have been great to see him say farewell at Wimbeldon this year, but seems that may not be possible.
Maybe he will have more time to visit Easter Road now?
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11-01-2019 06:31 AM #10Coaching Staff
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I'm absolutely gutted to wake up to this news even although it was always likely to be on the cards.
Andy Murray will go down in history as one of Scotland's all time greatest sportspeople. What he's achieved is highly unlikely to be surpassed by any other Scottish (or even British) tennis player for a very long time. To win one Major and become the first British man to do so since the 1930s and finally emulate Fred Perry was one thing. To go on and win three Majors (including the Holy Grail of Wimbledon) and Olympic gold was the stuff of dreams.
He is an inspiration to many young athletes and the perfect role model on how to live your life.
Thanks for the memories Andy. If this is the time he says goodbye then it's been a privilege to follow his career over the last 15 years, from seeing him on the courts at Stirling University as a scrawny teenager to watching him on the TV at all the major events and at Buckingham Palace collecting his knighthood from the Queen it's been a journey I've thoroughly enjoyed following.
Good luck to him for the future and I'm sure he'll be a success in anything he chooses to do.
There's only one Andy Murray.Last edited by Sir David Gray; 11-01-2019 at 06:33 AM.
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11-01-2019 06:55 AM #11Testimonial Due
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Well said. Originally Posted by Sir David Gray
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Also worth noting that he was world number one during a period when the greatest ever players (federal Djokovic and nadal) were in their prime.
Incredible achievement. Massively proud of him.
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Unfortunately he’s more likely to lose in the first round to a very good player next week. His movement simply isn’t there any more. Originally Posted by Nameless
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Heartbreaking tho, a much more likeable character than some would give him credit for, a terrific role model in how to live the life of a sportsman, and his performances will live long in the memory. He deserved more slam wins than he had but he almost ticked it all off the list. Wimbledon, Davis Cup, Olympic Champion and of course, my favourite of all, that first slam win at the US Open. What a night that was
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Actually gutted by this news. But totally the right call. As previously mentioned watching him is the main reason I got into tennis. And watching his slam wins are some of my favourite sporting moments ever. Definitely be missed in the world of tennis.
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Strip away the titles, the achievements, the records, the amazing matches and you still have a fantastic bloke. What an incredible man who still has so much to offer the world. He’s one of our own.
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Heartbreaking to watch. In my opinion, he is Scotland's most successful sportsman ever (playing wise), as well as the UK's best ever Tennis player. What he has achieved in an era where we also had Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic is absolutely sensational and will have undoubtedly inspired the next generation of Tennis players across the UK.
If he does retire at the Australian Open or Wimbledon, he bows out as a sporting legend and won't ever be forgotten. It sounds like he has got his head screwed on, with his own hotels etc, and no doubt we will see him in a commentating and coaching capacity in the near future, so won't be the last we hear of Andy Murray!
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Gutted for him.
As an aside, why do most news outlets not refer to him as Sir Andy Murray? The EEN has but the Guardian and BBC articles I’ve read don’t.
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Maybe he’s asked not to be. I would be a bit embarrassed TBH. Originally Posted by calumhibee1
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Fair enough receiving the Honour as the U.K. needs a way to honour its people. But to insist people call me Sir, Na. Not for me.
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Legend!
I saw grown men cry in the Liberton Inn when he won Wimbledon
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Fantastic ambassador to Scottish and British tennis/sport, he looked like he was struggling with hip problems for a couple of years prior to surgery and it is a notoriously difficult area to recover fully from. He's not that old but the gruelling training and tennis circuit has taken it's toll on his body and particularly his style of play. I've definitely watched far more tennis this past 10 years purely because of Murray and he'll be sadly missed but he's left a good legacy and there are a couple of young players pushing near the top of the game, Kyle Edmund being No.1 and last years Aussie open semi finalist.
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Never thought I'd greet over a tennis result, but I was in bits when he won Wimbledon for the first time.
An incredibly hard working inspiring figure, and quite certainly the greatest individual sportsperson the UK has produced in my lifetime, maybe ever.
Such mental strength to come back from 5 (?) GS final defeats in the greatest era that men's singles has ever seen and win 3 Grand Slams.
He could retire tomorrow without picking up a racquet again and be immortal.
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Was a cracking boozer, shame what happened to it Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
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I saw grown men cry in the Liberton Inn when he won Wimbledon
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11-01-2019 02:43 PM #22First Team Regular
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Has it shut? Used to go there when I stayed at the inch. Originally Posted by Mcpakeisgod
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Very nice pint too.
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All that white dust going about whilst the tennis was on? Originally Posted by Mcpakeisgod
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My father in law was a regular in there Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
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I saw grown men cry in the Liberton Inn when he won Wimbledon
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Hear hear. Remember being on my knees in celebration when he won Wimbledon for the first time. A legendary sporting moment. He really has done Scotland proud. Originally Posted by Frazerbob
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Such a shame, but he has been a superstar at the highest level of sport and inspired so many people to get into tennis.
Wonder if we will see him at Easter Road after he retires?
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Farewell Andy
He was finished 18 months ago. Now let's see the younger generation step up.
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Just fantastic moments for Scots and Brits when he won Wimbledon and that London Olympic Gold. Memories I'll always be grateful for.
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It's going to be sad not to see him play anymore , followed him right from the beginning of his career.
Scotland's greatest ever sportsman leaves a great legacy and I'm sure he'll still do great things after retirement.
Great memories, gutted.
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The best sportsman the country has ever produced. To compete in what has been the greatest ever period in Tennis is astounding. I’d rather he retired now than go on playing at 50%. Amazing human being.
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