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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by The Ides of March, Oct 24, 2016.

  1. davecg69

    davecg69 Well-Known Member

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    He’s ok - but the Williams mechanics won’t be sleeping tonight …. :emoticon-0104-surpr
     
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  2. tomw24

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    Excellent, Max and Lewis on the front row. Last time that happened it didn't end well....
     
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  3. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Great effort from Carlos considering his FP3 wreck.
     
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  4. tomw24

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    Jeez Raducanu is some talent. She's 5-0 up in the first set against someone over 100 places above her in the rankings.
     
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    Raducanu won 6-0 6-1! She could play world number 1 Barty next. She'll give her a hell of a game.
     
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    Watched the 2nd set on Amazon Prime. Very impressive. No doubt the UK Press will build her up over the next 12 months before they turn on her.

    Till then we shall enjoy her amazing progress. Best British female tennis player l have seen since Virginia Wade.
     
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  7. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Safety car or two please.
     
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    Given the nature of the track and lack of run off areas I would bet on at least one.
     
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  9. Saints_Alive

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    Barty is out!, Emma will be playing US World #43, Shelby Rogers tomorrow.

    Should be a great atmosphere.
     
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  10. Libby

    Libby Derby County, we're coming for you

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    Let's hope so as we could have a bit of a procession otherwise.
     
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    Bottas being a **** there just confirms to me that Russell is in a Mercedes next year.
     
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    What the f**k would you do if you knew you were out of the team next year ?
    I was really hoping Bottas would get fastest lap !
     
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    That was my point - he was being a dick because he obviously knows he's being replaced.
     
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    He’s racing for himself now and I don’t blame him .
     
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    Not really being a dick. He did slow down a *bit*, but show me someone who is being booted out of a company that is going to listen 100%
     
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    Why on Earth is this game at Wembley?

    Should have some kind of agreement that all pot 5 and 6 games and friendlies (unless it’s Brazil or Germany etc) are played on the road.
     
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  17. Libby

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    Wrong thread mate.

    I tend to agree about the smaller nations though the attendance looks pretty impressive given the opposition.

    Won't happen though cos of money.
     
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    And now joined by another 18 year old in the QF, as Leylah Fernandez has dusted two former Open winners in Osaka and Kerber. Her racquet is about as large as she is, but she straight-up broke Kerber's will.
     
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  20. Number 1 Jasper

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    Wow .

    Didn't see that coming .

    Next we will hear Russell to merc <laugh>
     
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