Follow Andy Murray on Twitter, but steer clear of Usain Bolt

re: Follow Andy Murray on Twitter, but steer clear of Usain Bolt

gravemaurice — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:24:14 GMT

Forgot to say - I'm supporting Roddick.

re: Follow Andy Murray on Twitter, but steer clear of Usain Bolt

gravemaurice — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:15:54 GMT

While Murray is undoubtedly paid to be a tennis player, not a celebrity (though it could be argued that he would have no sponsorships if there were not an element of celebrity involved), this doesn't mean one should like/accept the way the guy is just because he's good at the sport. To me the comparison between him and, say, Federer or Nadal, is akin to the whole Ronaldo/Messi argument. In other words, sportsmanship, humility and a pleasant attitude versus petulance, crassness and arrogance. But hey that's just my opinion...

re: Follow Andy Murray on Twitter, but steer clear of Usain Bolt

Jeremy Lee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:54:07 GMT

You say that but he's clearly trying to get some sponsorship coin as well so I guess that's just a caveat. At the end of the day he is the end of a bell

re: Follow Andy Murray on Twitter, but steer clear of Usain Bolt

Ed Kemp — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:44:23 GMT

I'm backing A-Rod too. but i don't mind if Murray wins it... after all he's not paid to be a celebrity, he's paid to play tennis - as his Twitter biog suggests!!!

Shame Nadal isn't there though as he's without doubt the most entertaining, most sporting and the best player.

re: Follow Andy Murray on Twitter, but steer clear of Usain Bolt

Jeremy Lee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:21:03 GMT

It's obvious which one I'll be supporting. In fact if there was an Andy Hitler playing I'd support him over Murray.