Andy Comes Out For YES!

[7 Hills]

I KNEW it!

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[DarrenSQH]

Love him even more.

Well done andy!

[DaveF]

That should ensure him of some lovely Express, Mail and Telegraph coverage at Wimbers :greengrin

[Tommy75]

Oh yes a tennis player who spends about ten days a year in Scotland says vote Yes, lets all follow... Behave.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Oh yes a tennis player who spends about ten days a year in Scotland says vote Yes, lets all follow... Behave.

:faf:

[Keith_M]

Oh yes a tennis player who spends about ten days a year in Scotland says vote Yes, lets all follow... Behave.


Compared to David Beckham pleading with us to stay, this is actually a momentous event :wink:

[CropleyWasGod]

Oh yes a tennis player who spends about ten days a year in Scotland says vote Yes, lets all follow... Behave.

Is anyone following?

[degenerated]

Oh yes a tennis player who spends about ten days a year in Scotland says vote Yes, lets all follow... Behave.
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[Tommy75]

Is anyone following?

I guess it was flippant of me to suggest that people will "follow" Andy Murray and vote yes on the strength of him coming out in support of independence. What does frustrate me though, is people using celebrities/sports personalities to reinforce their political arguments. I've debated with people who claim independence is the right thing for Scotland because "Sean Connery wants it", on the other hand I've had people say to me that because JK Rowling supports the Union that they will be voting No. And just to be clear, I'm not claiming that the OP was using AM as a means to reinforce his/her argument.

[Phil D. Rolls]

I guess it was flippant of me to suggest that people will "follow" Andy Murray and vote yes on the strength of him coming out in support of independence. What does frustrate me though, is people using celebrities/sports personalities to reinforce their political arguments. I've debated with people who claim independence is the right thing for Scotland because "Sean Connery wants it", on the other hand I've had people say to me that because JK Rowling supports the Union that they will be voting No. And just to be clear, I'm not claiming that the OP was using AM as a means to reinforce his/her argument.

:aok: Anybody who bases their decision in what a celebrity says shouldn't have a vote.

That said, did anybody see Scott Hastings on Channel Four last night? What an absolute knob.

[Hiber-nation]

Not reported on BBC website yet....

[DarrenSQH]

That said, did anybody see Scott Hastings on Channel Four last night? What an absolute knob.


I couldnt believe what he was like. Although intresting to learn he once went to a poor area.

[Phil D. Rolls]

I couldnt believe what he was like. Although intresting to learn he once went to a poor area.

:agree: Apparently oblivious to the fact that all the good things he was talking about were the result of devolved powers.

Then we had Michelle Mone, having a go at Brian Cox, because he had an opinion, but no vote. Completely oblivious to the fact that she was sitting next to No spokesman, Rory Bremner - who also doesn't have a vote.

The veneer hasn't taken long to slip. What we are seeing is the faces of people whose vision of the world is being challenged, and it isn't pretty. I seriously doubt these people will accept a result that's different from what they want.

Highlight of the show for me, was Irvine Welshs summation that the whole of the UK is being used to support a pan international elite in London.

[CropleyWasGod]

I guess it was flippant of me to suggest that people will "follow" Andy Murray and vote yes on the strength of him coming out in support of independence. What does frustrate me though, is people using celebrities/sports personalities to reinforce their political arguments. I've debated with people who claim independence is the right thing for Scotland because "Sean Connery wants it", on the other hand I've had people say to me that because JK Rowling supports the Union that they will be voting No. And just to be clear, I'm not claiming that the OP was using AM as a means to reinforce his/her argument.

S'fair enough. Sorry to jump on you.

I'm definitely with you on the celeb thing.

[Phil D. Rolls]

Not reported on BBC website yet....

They can't report on campaigning whilst the polls are open. Pretty canny timing by AM, ensuring minimal negative feedback from Ingleterra.

[The_Exile]

13482

[Phil D. Rolls]

13482

Bams on both sides. I'd like to meet the guy that wrote that though.

[bawheid]

Bams on both sides. I'd like to meet the guy that wrote that though.

Think the police might meet him first.

[The_Exile]

I feel sorry for Andy, this will give the Telegraph, Daily Mail and Express plenty ammo against him for years. Although I'm sure he would be under no illusions that the knuckleheads would have the knives out for him after he posted that tweet in support of the 'Yes' vote.

[Mikey09]

Oh yes a tennis player who spends about ten days a year in Scotland says vote Yes, lets all follow... Behave.


So that's 9 days a year more than David Cameron...... :na na:

[lord bunberry]

13482

That's utterly staggering that someone could say that, I bet if he met him face to face he wouldn't say a word.

[Jack]

I generally think celebrity politicking should be avoided.

AM has flatly refused to be drawn in at recent interviews and finally comes out with a statement that wouldn't be out of place on Joe Blogs twitter feed, so good on him.

What I canny stand is folk using their celebrity rent a gob status to lecture and pontificate about what we should and shouldn't do and the further they are removed from the subject, in this case from politics and Scotland, the worse I think it is.

Bob Geldoff being one of the worst offenders in the latter category.

[JimBHibees]

Quite a brave thing for Andy to do given the no doubt vitriol from the poor bullied No campaigners :rolleyes: that will ensue. Much easier for him to have said nothing however good that he has an opinion how much impact it will have is probably minimal.

[JeMeSouviens]

I generally think celebrity politicking should be avoided.

AM has flatly refused to be drawn in at recent interviews and finally comes out with a statement that wouldn't be out of place on Joe Blogs twitter feed, so good on him.

What I canny stand is folk using their celebrity rent a gob status to lecture and pontificate about what we should and shouldn't do and the further they are removed from the subject, in this case from politics and Scotland, the worse I think it is.

Bob Geldoff being one of the worst offenders in the latter category.

... and JK Rowling, who has seriously thrown her toys out of the pram since it's started looking like her £1M propaganda purchase might not get her her desired result. Although to be fair she is committed to Scotland.

Why doesn't Geldof start a campaign to bring Ireland back to the union if he's that keen on it?

[7 Hills]

Quite a brave thing for Andy to do given the no doubt vitriol from the poor bullied No campaigners :rolleyes: that will ensue. Much easier for him to have said nothing however good that he has an opinion how much impact it will have is probably minimal.

Yep, pretty brave of him to make such a move. He'd be fully aware of the ramifications of his tweet; he received similar comments on the forums of his official site regarding Dunblane, after joking around with Tim Henman about supporting "anyone but England" during the 2006 World Cup.

[Gus]

Interestingly though he is saying the opposite to that of one of his new lucrative sponsors. Of course he is allowed his imo, but sadly there are idiots everywhere & social media has given these t*ats a platform.

[MyJo]

If he was so desperate to be recognised as being Scottish all he had to do was start losing again :greengrin

[#FromTheCapital]

Anyone who is influenced by a celebrity on either side needs their head examined.

[CropleyWasGod]

Anyone who is influenced by a celebrity on either side needs their head examined.

There's celebrity, and there's people in the public eye who consider themselves qualified to comment. From my own perspective, there's Bragg, Thomas and Brand.... I'm sure the No side have similar people.

I have no problem with their adding an opinion to the debate.

[7 Hills]

Anyone who is influenced by a celebrity on either side needs their head examined.

I made the OP: I don't have any truck with the cult of celebrity whatsoever, but Andy Murray coming out for Yes has interest for us as Hibbys, as he's One Of Our Own. :flag:

[Godsahibby]

Wonder if he can actually vote.

[hibsbollah]

Wonder if he can actually vote.


Hes non domicile so he doesn't have a vote.

It makes me laugh when people complain about sportspeople getting involved in politics. They are allowed, you know, its a basic human right of freedom of expression. Whether its Tommie Smith doing the black power salute in Mexico City in 68 or Di Canio doing the roman salute, it's inevitable. And makes them more human in my eyes.

[snooky]

Yep, pretty brave of him to make such a move. He'd be fully aware of the ramifications of his tweet; he received similar comments on the forums of his official site regarding Dunblane, after joking around with Tim Henman about supporting "anyone but England" during the 2006 World Cup.

And again apparently after saying he'd vote Yes.
There are some real low-lifes in this world, I tell you.

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[heretoday]

Good for him for coming out. I don't happen to agree with him politically but I never was convinced or impressed by his comments previously in the media.

Say what you like, mate. They are not fit to shine yer shoes.

[One Day Soon]

The Referendum continues to throw up all sorts of unexpected follow on consequences. Murray at Wimbledon this year will be interesting.

I think his timing was a bit weird. Too late to really be helpful to Yes, but just in time to make a bunch of people unhappy with him. Why not do it a week before the vote? Unless his head really just popped that day and he decided to tweet it on the spot. Wonder if he cleared it with mum first?

[Mikey09]

The Referendum continues to throw up all sorts of unexpected follow on consequences. Murray at Wimbledon this year will be interesting.

I think his timing was a bit weird. Too late to really be helpful to Yes, but just in time to make a bunch of people unhappy with him. Why not do it a week before the vote? Unless his head really just popped that day and he decided to tweet it on the spot. Wonder if he cleared it with mum first?


I say good on the boy!! At least he has the balls (no pun intended) to say what he was voting. And if it pisses off the snobs at Wimbledon and makes them choke on there strawberries and cream then even better!!! Those Wimbledon snobs have a lot in common with Westminster.... Make you boke.. :sick:

[Gus]

I say good on the boy!! At least he has the balls (no pun intended) to say what he was voting. And if it pisses off the snobs at Wimbledon and makes them choke on there strawberries and cream then even better!!! Those Wimbledon snobs have a lot in common with Westminster.... Make you boke.. :sick:

I thought he couldn't vote tho? He is entitled to his opinion of course

[Mikey09]

I thought he couldn't vote tho? He is entitled to his opinion of course


Yep.... What he would have voted. :thumbsup:

[Peevemor]

The Referendum continues to throw up all sorts of unexpected follow on consequences. Murray at Wimbledon this year will be interesting.

I think his timing was a bit weird. Too late to really be helpful to Yes, but just in time to make a bunch of people unhappy with him. Why not do it a week before the vote? Unless his head really just popped that day and he decided to tweet it on the spot. Wonder if he cleared it with mum first?

I'm sure he was undecided before. Maybe he just decided?

[Phil D. Rolls]

The Referendum continues to throw up all sorts of unexpected follow on consequences. Murray at Wimbledon this year will be interesting.

I think his timing was a bit weird. Too late to really be helpful to Yes, but just in time to make a bunch of people unhappy with him. Why not do it a week before the vote? Unless his head really just popped that day and he decided to tweet it on the spot. Wonder if he cleared it with mum first?

If be surprised if the South British media will even have noticed. He was really clever to do it on a day when no one was able to report it.

[Betty Boop]

Apparently he's scuppered his Mum's chances on Strictly Come Dancing. :greengrin

[Phil D. Rolls]

Apparently he's scuppered his Mum's chances on Strictly Come Dancing. :greengrin

Is that actually legal?

[Mikey09]

Apparently he's scuppered his Mum's chances on Strictly Come Dancing. :greengrin


Aye David Cameron has promised phone voters more powers if they vote Judy Murray off...... :wink:

[Phil D. Rolls]

Aye David Cameron has promised phone voters more powers if they vote Judy Murray off...... :wink:

:top marks

[over the line]

Aye David Cameron has promised phone voters more powers if they vote Judy Murray off...... :wink:


I've heard that she has been getting a larger allocation of sequins than contestants from other parts of the UK!?!?! :)

[cabbageandribs1875]

Aye David Cameron has promised phone voters more powers if they vote Judy Murray off...... :wink:



only mugs would fall for that one, i mean...no one would vote for less power to get more power, surely not :dunno:

[Phil D. Rolls]

only mugs would fall for that one, i mean...no one would vote for less power to get more power, surely not :dunno:

Even a journey of a thousand miles has to start with several quick steps backwards.

Traditional Fife Saying.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Even a journey of a thousand miles has to start with several quick steps backwards.

Traditional Fife Saying.


i'l spend all day working that one out now :brickwall

[NAE NOOKIE]

Apparently he's scuppered his Mum's chances on Strictly Come Dancing. :greengrin

I was told that if Judy tries to dance solo some of the biggest judges will leave the show. She says she has the energy to do it, but many experts are saying she only has enough energy for 2 minutes and not the 4 minutes her supporters claim. She really has to stick with a partner to have any chance according to the 'experts'

[over the line]

I was told that if Judy tries to dance solo some of the biggest judges will leave the show. She says she has the energy to do it, but many experts are saying she only has enough energy for 2 minutes and not the 4 minutes her supporters claim. She really has to stick with a partner to have any chance according to the 'experts'

I believe there is some doubt over what shoes (if any) she could dance in if she goes solo. Also she would be pixellated out of the European showings of the programme.

[Phil D. Rolls]

i'l spend all day working that one out now :brickwall

Just think Shakespeare and Monkeys.

[Phil D. Rolls]

I was told that if Judy tries to dance solo some of the biggest judges will leave the show. She says she has the energy to do it, but many experts are saying she only has enough energy for 2 minutes and not the 4 minutes her supporters claim. She really has to stick with a partner to have any chance according to the 'experts'


I believe there is some doubt over what shoes (if any) she could dance in if she goes solo. Also she would be pixellated out of the European showings of the programme.

Wide of the mark. There has been an issue over what currency to pay her prize money in. The BBC have struggled to get an exchange rate for the Smackeroonie.

[Mikey09]

Wide of the mark. There has been an issue over what currency to pay her prize money in. The BBC have struggled to get an exchange rate for the Smackeroonie.


She is getting paid the same as everyone else..... She has been advised to make the rest up through fake expenses.... :wink:

[Mikey09]

only mugs would fall for that one, i mean...no one would vote for less power to get more power, surely not :dunno:


Well less is more.... So I heard :wink: