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Wimbledon 2016

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by The Ides of March, Jun 25, 2016.

  1. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Yes!!!!! Another British winner!

    Right football
     
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  2. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    Heather and Henri win! What an amazing day for British sport.

    Henri becomes the first Finn to ever win a grand slam title too.
     
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  3. fatletiss

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    Not happy with the commentator. He just said two Britons claim Wimbledon titles today. Three today actually (and two yesterday).
     
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  4. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Noticed that....surprised he wasn't corrected by a voice in his ear.
     
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  5. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Took a useful 100K...helps as it can be very expensive to play round the circuit.
     
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  6. fran-MLs little camera

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    Wheelchair wins mentioned now.
     
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  7. Saint Helen

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    Four today, not three.
     
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  8. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Did I miss one...today was Reid, Murray and Watson..
     
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  9. Saint Helen

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    Jordanne Whiley in the Ladies Wheelchair doubles.
     
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  10. fatletiss

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    Now I need to apologise. Anyone got the commentators email address? :)
     
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  11. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Terrific championship.:)
     
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  12. fatletiss

    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    Always was the most exciting league competition
     
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  13. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    It's amazing that so many British players have been successful, we can't agree on the number. :)
     
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  14. AberdeenSaint

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    Well played Heather !
     
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    Excellent day of tennis for the Brits. Really pleased for Heather Watson just the confidence boost she needs.
     
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  16. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Heather played really well....just has to do it in the singles.
     
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  17. I Sorry I Ruined The Party

    I Sorry I Ruined The Party Well-Known Member

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    I've always felt it was the least exciting. Favors the serve too much. At least in the old days you had to serve AND volley.

    Can't argue that this Wimbledon wasn't great though, with the British players winning in front of their home crowd.
     
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  18. fatletiss

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    I was making a humorous play against the words "terrific championship" hence me striking through the word league... As in a lot of people say the championship is the most exciting league..

    Oh well, never mind. Never good if you have to explain.

    I'll get my coat.
     
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