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By Yudster
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Never been a Murray fan until this year's Wimbledon. He HAS changed, there is something different - he does interesting interviews where he talks intelligently about tennis, as though he is actually interested and excited to do so. He goes on court and looks like he wants to be there. He digs in when things are going badly and thinks his way out of problems rather than sulking and throwing hissy fits and effectively giving up.

His body language has changed. He has, in short, become a player to really respect, for more than just his ability. Surely his new coach, Ivan Lendl, must have something to do with this? Either way, after Wimbledon, where his effort and his belief and his desire were so obvious for the first time, he became a player I wanted to win things.

The Olympics was brilliant, he looked like he loved every minute of it which was SUCH a change, his apparent desire to be anywhere other than on a tennis court used to come across so strongly, and was one of the main reasons I didn't like him, and that's gone. Anyway, bloody well done Andy Murray.
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By dimtimjim
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Abusing young Benji via text. Mwhahahahaaaa!


I love the addictiveness of a new game.
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By MK Chris
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Yudster wrote:Never been a Murray fan until this year's Wimbledon. He HAS changed, there is something different - he does interesting interviews where he talks intelligently about tennis, as though he is actually interested and excited to do so. He goes on court and looks like he wants to be there. He digs in when things are going badly and thinks his way out of problems rather than sulking and throwing hissy fits and effectively giving up.

His body language has changed. He has, in short, become a player to really respect, for more than just his ability. Surely his new coach, Ivan Lendl, must have something to do with this? Either way, after Wimbledon, where his effort and his belief and his desire were so obvious for the first time, he became a player I wanted to win things.

The Olympics was brilliant, he looked like he loved every minute of it which was SUCH a change, his apparent desire to be anywhere other than on a tennis court used to come across so strongly, and was one of the main reasons I didn't like him, and that's gone. Anyway, bloody well done Andy Murray.

I agree with every single word of this.
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By dimtimjim
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I did too, I just couldn't bring myself to say so. :)
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By Yudster
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Well if I can bring myself to say it, you should be able to agree! I've been very outspoken about my dislike for Murray as a player and as a "personality", so if I can change my mind then you ought to be able to!
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By dimtimjim
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Oh, nothing against Murray, sharing views with you t'was the issue...! :D
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By Yudster
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dimtimjim wrote:Oh, nothing against Murray, sharing views with you t'was the issue...! :D



BOOM!!!
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By Bonanzoid
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Scott Mills playing You'll Never Walk Alone for the Hillborough families at 3.06pm today. Touch of class.

As for the rest of today's events regarding Hillsborough, it goes without saying that they've made most people smile!
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By dimtimjim
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Wow. That's really all I can say, wow. What a show.

Cloud 9.
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By SAV1OUR
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Ask Aled is trending!

“@annmills1: @ahj #askaAled Will any of you be writing a 'warts and all' book about your 8 years together? x” yes :)

“@stephenmehigan: @ahj #AskAled ate dave and Tina a couple???” No. #random

“@neilh1983: @ahj do you think you will all work together again? #askaled” I hope so, one day.

“@tom_cooksley: @ahj #AskAled when is the Chris moyles show returning” the team won't be. I'm waiting to find out from Chris if he will.
By Tunster
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I'm happy I'm moving out in less than 4 weeks for the first time. At the age of 25 (yes, I except some abuse at some point), I'm ready to pour my money, soul and life in London. Work is great and hoping to enjoy the many more women per square metre than where I'm currently living. This singleton needs his own space.
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By Yudster
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Tunster wrote:I'm happy I'm moving out in less than 4 weeks for the first time. At the age of 25 (yes, I except some abuse at some point), I'm ready to pour my money, soul and life in London. Work is great and hoping to enjoy the many more women per square metre than where I'm currently living. This singleton needs his own space.


25 is pretty young these days though isn't it? I have friends who still have kids living at home a lot older than that - and I realise how lucky I am that my 20 and 23 year old have both gone - although the 23 year old only left last week, so there's still a chance his girlfriend will realise what a mistake she made and send him back.....
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By Nicola_Red
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When I moved out, my little brother was literally carrying his stuff into my room as I carried my stuff out. I had lost the tv remote so was using a broom handle to change channels from my bed (I was still on crutches at the time and got told off for hopping noisily around the room when my parents were asleep). I held it out and said solemnly "do you want the remote?" He was seriously considering it when my dad snatched it from my hand and returned it to the garage.
By Tunster
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Yudster wrote:
Tunster wrote:I'm happy I'm moving out in less than 4 weeks for the first time. At the age of 25 (yes, I except some abuse at some point), I'm ready to pour my money, soul and life in London. Work is great and hoping to enjoy the many more women per square metre than where I'm currently living. This singleton needs his own space.


25 is pretty young these days though isn't it? I have friends who still have kids living at home a lot older than that - and I realise how lucky I am that my 20 and 23 year old have both gone - although the 23 year old only left last week, so there's still a chance his girlfriend will realise what a mistake she made and send him back.....

I guess it is. Certainly won't be a mortgage but renting a very nice top floor flat instead. However, I feel the time is right and have been offered a great opportunity by one of my best friends. So had to take it! I just didn't want to end up like the next door neighbours son who's 30+ heading for 35 and still not moved out. That to me is lazy and makes me a little annoyed that his car and exotic holidays are more important than saving to move out.

@Nicola_Red - My brother has already stated his intent to move into my my room being the much bigger room out of the two I've occupied for 20 years. Then his room will end up as a family spare + gym. Already had laugh about that.
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By Yudster
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Mr Yudster's parents had his room re-painted within 40 minutes of him leaving. So they tell me.

And no, he didn't move out to move in with me - I don't think moving from being looked after by your mum to being looked after by your girlfriend is a good idea, a period of proper independence inbetween is crucial. Don't tell Layabout Yudster's girlfriend that though.
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