Reed: True number one Murray will win US Open - Page 2

flyinghippos101 · 08-21-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolland

I really like Murray, but this is just rubbish. Roger is current No. 1 and that's it. And if Murray is a true number one, then that makes Roger an untrue No. 1.

Okay, Andy is a great player, he is in form of his life, but that doesn't make him the best player in the world. He is yet to prove himself by winning a major. And all this rubbish uttered by Reed won't help Murray. Extra pressure and huge expectations can only affect him in a bad way.

+1 well put, it was the insane british media that made him loose Wimbledon

slicefox · 08-21-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Feña14

I think it's totally wrong to call him a "Murraytard".

Reed is known for his very strange comments on ALL things, to put it down to him being a Brit is missing the mark.

Location: England

Feña14 · 08-21-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by slicefox

Location: England

What does that have to do with anything?

Mungo73 · 08-21-2009, 05:13 PM

True number 3 Andy Murray has won zero slams.

bye bye Simon enjoy your tea cup!

zagor · 08-21-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Feña14

I think it's totally wrong to call him a "Murraytard".

Reed is known for his very strange comments on ALL things, to put it down to him being a Brit is missing the mark.

I think I remember him saying sometime around IW this year that Verdasco is gonna reach #1 in the world or something so yeah pretty strange fellow.

Feña14 · 08-21-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zagor

I think I remember him saying sometime around IW this year that Verdasco is gonna reach #1 in the world or something so yeah pretty strange fellow.

I remember something along those lines aswell, he's just a bit fanciful and likes to be controversial I think.

Cesc Fabregas · 08-22-2009, 12:00 AM

Simon Reed is a bandwagon jumping clown.

lessthanjake · 08-22-2009, 12:07 AM

It is silly for him to say that now. However, if Murray wins Cincinnati and the US Open (both of which are not unlikely), then he would likely be #1.

Enigma_87 · 08-22-2009, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thalivest

LOL Djokovic wont win the U.S Open. Unless he gets a gift draw like Cincinnati he will probably go out around the round of 16, maybe the quarters at best.

Well I think he's due a good performance there, he looked motivated and surely wants to prove himself that he's still there at the top.

Maybe we'll get a better indication tonight.

raiden031 · 08-22-2009, 05:15 AM

I can't believe that the player who won the last 2 slams, and 3 of the last 4 who is currently #1 in the rankings is NOT the true #1. Unbelievable.

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On August 2009 form, Murray is the favourite for the US Open for no other reason than that he is currently the best player in the world. And whatever happens at Flushing Meadows I believe he will soon become world number one

And where does Reed come off making this statement? Based on what? The fact that Murray looks to be playing well and won a couple non-slam tournaments? What happened against Roddick at Wimbledon? Why is that not considered?

batz · 08-22-2009, 05:30 AM

As I said on the other thread - Reed is a bawbag who is best ignored. He's as mental as his brother was - and he was madder than a bag of frogs.

FedNad316 · 08-22-2009, 05:32 AM

Here is Simon giving excuses for Murray's loss at AO 2009 and also annointing Verdasco as a top 5 player, as usual full of BS

Simon Reed: All over for Federer?

Eurosport - Wed, 11 Feb 09:32:00 2009

It's easy to look at Andy Murray's early exit in Melbourne and think that he must be disappointed at having gone out relatively early - but I really believe there's more to it.

I saw him around the place a lot and interviewed him several times, and to me he looked very under the weather: as if he'd really picked up a nasty virus. If I'm right, then it's all credit to him that he didn't say a word about it.

Even still, it was a tight match anyway, one that Murray was winning for a long time until Verdasco caught fire - and Verdasco is in the form of his life anyway, and went on to give Nadal a heck of a match later in the tournament.

I still believe that Andy wasn't right when he went into that match - he had a massive cold sore on his face, his legs looked leaden, and when you're talking about tennis at that level then a bug can make a critical difference of a few per cent.

Had he over trained and weakened his immune system? I've heard people suggest it, but only Andy knows how he felt.

Either way, it's really part of his maturing process that he refused to blame the defeat on anything other than meeting an opponent who played better on the day.

As for Verdasco? Well, I've always thought that a leopard can't change his spots - and he's always had a reputation as a bit of a playboy. In fact I've even seen him in action out on the town, getting girls' phone numbers - he's as quick off the court as he is on it!

But last year he trained with Agassi's former fitness coach Gil Reyes, a fearsome taskmaster who takes no prisoners. He survived the experience, and has become a much better player for it. He's certainly better than Novak Djokovic.

[b]If he doesn't become a top-five player by the end of the year then you'll know that something has gone wrong

Cesc Fabregas · 08-22-2009, 05:43 AM

Simon Reed is a *****, he is such a bandwagon hopper.

Omega_7000 · 08-22-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cesc Fabregas

Simon Reed is a *****, he is such a bandwagon hopper.

I Agree! It seems like he is just trying to please the local population with this article...

batz · 08-22-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Omega_7000

I Agree! It seems like he is just trying to please the local population with this article...

Thing is, Cesc and I ARE the local population - but we both know Reed writes rubbish.

I don't know a single Murray fan who would agree with this. OK, apart from Maximo I don't know a single Murray fan who would agree with this.

Feña14 · 08-22-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by batz

Thing is, Cesc and I ARE the local population - but we both know Reed writes rubbish.

I don't know a single Murray fan who would agree with this. OK, apart from Maximo I don't know a single Murray fan who would agree with this.

You have to chuckle at all these foreigners who think they know EXACTLY what's going on with the British media and people, they don't have a clue.

coloskier · 08-22-2009, 12:23 PM

After today, I assume Reed is choking on his beer about now.

Sartorius · 08-22-2009, 12:25 PM

Link in the first post is working, but I can't find this article on eurosport's website right now...

Cesc Fabregas · 08-22-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by batz

Thing is, Cesc and I ARE the local population - but we both know Reed writes rubbish.

I don't know a single Murray fan who would agree with this. OK, apart from Maximo I don't know a single Murray fan who would agree with this.

Yeah exactly Simon Reed talks plain crap full stop! He said Verdasco could get to no.1 earlier in the year.

TheMagicianOfPrecision · 08-22-2009, 12:27 PM

English media are world-famous for blowing things out of proportions, if England wins 1-0 against Iceland in qualifying for the World Cup in football the English press/tabloids are writing their headlines with HUGE letters "We will win the World Cup" or "England are the best in the world". I understand that it sells but it is sometimes ridiculous.
Simon Reed is a noob who didnt know who Andy Murray was 3 years ago and i hope he feel really embarrased right now.

08-22-2009, 05:32 AM	#32
FedNad316 Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT, USA Posts: 332	Here is Simon giving excuses for Murray's loss at AO 2009 and also annointing Verdasco as a top 5 player, as usual full of BS Simon Reed: All over for Federer? Eurosport - Wed, 11 Feb 09:32:00 2009 It's easy to look at Andy Murray's early exit in Melbourne and think that he must be disappointed at having gone out relatively early - but I really believe there's more to it. I saw him around the place a lot and interviewed him several times, and to me he looked very under the weather: as if he'd really picked up a nasty virus. If I'm right, then it's all credit to him that he didn't say a word about it. Even still, it was a tight match anyway, one that Murray was winning for a long time until Verdasco caught fire - and Verdasco is in the form of his life anyway, and went on to give Nadal a heck of a match later in the tournament. I still believe that Andy wasn't right when he went into that match - he had a massive cold sore on his face, his legs looked leaden, and when you're talking about tennis at that level then a bug can make a critical difference of a few per cent. Had he over trained and weakened his immune system? I've heard people suggest it, but only Andy knows how he felt. Either way, it's really part of his maturing process that he refused to blame the defeat on anything other than meeting an opponent who played better on the day. As for Verdasco? Well, I've always thought that a leopard can't change his spots - and he's always had a reputation as a bit of a playboy. In fact I've even seen him in action out on the town, getting girls' phone numbers - he's as quick off the court as he is on it! But last year he trained with Agassi's former fitness coach Gil Reyes, a fearsome taskmaster who takes no prisoners. He survived the experience, and has become a much better player for it. He's certainly better than Novak Djokovic. [b]If he doesn't become a top-five player by the end of the year then you'll know that something has gone wrong __________________ its 3:16 time........

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