The Wimbledon 2013 thread!

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    Although I have enjoyed the matches there is one thing I object to and that is the BBC 's unjustifiable squandering our licence fee by having THREE commentators for one match.
     
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    BBC bug me more with all the channel hopping they make me do to keep track of one match...
     
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      And then the red button...
       
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      The fact that it is a RED button tells us something!!! (a warning?):biggrin:
       
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        Oh I like hearing the chat between the commentators!!

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        There is one American lady commentator whose voice rips straight through me, can't stand that one!
         
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        Davenport?
         
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        Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

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        Tracey Austin?:biggrin:

        I think Murray is going to struggle against Verdasco this afternoon:snork:
         
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        Well done Andy,your now through to the Semi Finals:hapfeet:
         
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        He really pulled that one back! Good lad :)
         
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        Nail biting stuff :yay:
         
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          Yes he certainly struggled, but what a pull back, determination and stamina!!!! Respect!!!!!:love30::love30:

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            Wish these British players wouldn't put me through that - I had to have several drinks at the pub to calm my nerves lol :whistle:
             
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              Yep, definitely her, just seen an interview. Well part of one, I had to switch!
               
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