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  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,168
    Not frustrating for me, assuming I can get tickets. Easy enough for pretty much the whole country to get to the NIA.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    I don't Birmingham is a decided yet, we have played at the NIA before.

    I doubt capacity will be the major factor, but rather the atmosphere
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    se9addick said:

    Exiled_Addick said:

    Callumcafc said:

    Indor in Birmingham??? Who made that decision?

    Think they want to play on hard courts as its during the hard court season, don't think there are any decent sized outdoor hard court stadiums in the UK.
    Needs to hold at least 8,000 - Glasgow is 7,700 capacity frustratingly so will probably be Birmingham.
    Wembley Arena would be my choice or could take it to the Glasgow Hydro. Both of which can hold well over 10,000 people.
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,168
    edited July 2015
    And the big issue with Birmingham is what? Lots of international sporting events have been held at the NIA.
  • IA
    IA Posts: 6,103
    Too southern
  • Super_horns
    Super_horns Posts: 1,299
    Won't play it at Wimbledon?

    The roof would be there if required.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    As the captain and nly players that won anything for GB in that quarter final are Scots they should play in Scotland as a way of saying "thank you Scotland".



    What?

    What did I say?
  • Eynsfordaddick
    Eynsfordaddick Posts: 2,045
    Went today and it was amazing. Andy did look out of sorts and I wondered if he was ill as he looked pale and exhausted. However, Andy is gritty and gutsy so fought back admirably.
    On a funny note, we had bought tickets (without realising) in the big block of blue French fans. They were amazing in their support and singing. Really good natured and really gave the place atmosphere. After the match, they were laughing and joking with the GB group who were all dressed in the GB suits. They sang their anthem and the Brits our one as they were leaving. Good day!
    They announced that they will decide the venue in early August. Would the O2 be free or suitable?
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    IF we progress onto the final, we'll be at home against Argentina or away in Belgium.

    Semi finals against Australia due to be played over the weekend of 18-20 September and the final over the weekend of 27-29 November.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    edited July 2015
    Wimbledon on grass, using the roof if needed, would work in September surely?

    EDIT: Super Horns is ahead of me!
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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Eynsfordaddick said:

    Went today and it was amazing. Andy did look out of sorts and I wondered if he was ill as he looked pale and exhausted. However, Andy is gritty and gutsy so fought back admirably.
    On a funny note, we had bought tickets (without realising) in the big block of blue French fans. They were amazing in their support and singing. Really good natured and really gave the place atmosphere. After the match, they were laughing and joking with the GB group who were all dressed in the GB suits. They sang their anthem and the Brits our one as they were leaving. Good day!
    They announced that they will decide the venue in early August. Would the O2 be free or suitable?

    He's Scottish, they all look like that :-)

    Yes, those French fans did look like a good group.

    The Dalai Lama is playing the O2 on the 19th September, I imagine it's the sort of venue that needs to be booked a long way in advance
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,783
    killerandflash said:


    The Dalai Lama is playing the O2 on the 19th September

    I know he's spiritually enlightened and all that, but I'd still fancy Andy Murray to beat him. Maybe in 4 sets.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Murray a set and a break up in the first Davis Cup tie.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    6-3 6-0 for Murray.
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,168
    Murray doing a great job at the moment. Hopefully he'll get the third set won nice and quickly allowing him a good rest before the Doubles tomorrow.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    We've a surplus of riches in the doubles really, when you consider we have 2 players who reached the US open semis, one reaching the final. IF today had been a harder match for Andy, I'd have been tempted to rest him tomorrow and leave him fresh for Sunday.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Murray wins 6-3 6-0 6-3.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,738
    Great stuff !

    Thanks, Callum
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Not going so well for Dan Evans against Tomic.

    Tomic is winning 6-3 7-6 3-0.

    Think we're gonna have to rely on the Murray brothers once again.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Callumcafc said:

    Not going so well for Dan Evans against Tomic.

    Tomic is winning 6-3 7-6 3-0.

    Think we're gonna have to rely on the Murray brothers once again.

    Evans takes the 3rd set 7-6. Doesn't he know the rugby world cup starts this evening :-)
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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    edited September 2015
    Tomic was serving for the match but Evans broke and now won the third set on a tie break.

    Tomic 6-3 7-6 6-7 Evans
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Tomic wins fourth set 6-4.

    1-1 after the first day. Doubles to come tomorrow.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    You played your Heart out Dan Evans.
    Good choice by captain.
    If there was a tournament for male tennis players under 5ft 9in.
    You would be number 1.
    some sublime shots but the latent power of Tomic just got him over the line.

    Andy should be fresh enough to play in the double with Jamie tomorrow.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    Dan Evans, the Chris Solly of British tennis!
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    As long as you got new balls and a high toss does size matter ?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    From 4-1 down in the 3rd set, we come back to win 6-4. 2 sets to 1 up now...
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,846
    2 sets all, we were so close to winning the match 3-1
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    killerandflash said:

    2 sets all, we were so close to winning the match 3-1

    Commentators decided to jinx us by discussing where the Final should be held here!!
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,035
    Brilliant win !!!
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,318
    Loved the celebration from Andy at the end there...

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